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    The Hungry Bear Cafe

    4.2 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE HUNGRY BEAR CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Sherri J.

    When we arrived we were told they had about a 20 minute wait. We had a seat outside on the awesome handmade benches and had a cup of coffee while we waited. We ordered a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit to share. I don't really love sausage but this sausage was not greasy and it had great flavor! And the biscuit was so light and delicious! I ordered a BLT. It was pretty good, the bacon was cooked just right, but only had 1 slice of tomato! Also for some reason an egg was on the BLT.... I had to take the egg off! Cute little place and overall a good meal for a great price!

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    Bob V.

    Service was very friendly! Sadly, the menu is in desperate need of an update. As I recall, ALL the "Breakfast Platters" came with meat. REALLY?? Throw in a platter with hash browns, eggs, and readily available meatless sausage substitute and BAM - you exit the Stone Age and embrace the modern customer. See you again after the update!

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    Chris P.

    I too stopped in because of the stupid Susan review below... seemed very unkind, let people live lady. Place is very small but filled with unique pictures and fun stuff to look at. Menu is quiet large with many choices. We did breakfast mostly and the Texas philly sandwich, that my wife LOVED!! Doesn't look like much in the picture but the taste was awesome. Breakfast was good as well, no issues. Service was fast and very friendly. We recommend trying it for sure!!

    Outside with the locals...lol
    Bridget O.

    Was a busy little place with good service. Typical breakfast stuff. Nothing over the top but a good price, big enough portions to fill you up. Biscuits and eggs and sausage bowl with brown gravy did the trick for some energy for hiking in the cold and a little ghost hunting in the area.

    What a brilliant thing to have on the tables
    Shan W.

    Still on the search for the best pancake in town and this place is pretty good. We got pancakes for my boys and I got a chicken biscuit with a side of pancake. The boys easily finished their pancakes and my biscuit was so so good. I was able to keep my littlest man quiet with pieces of pancake. I wasn't able to finish my pancakes - next time, only the biscuit it was so filling. Though, I do have to say it sat very heavy for me afterwards. But it was just SO GOOD. I'd have to really weigh the pros and cons if I were to get it again. So good but man it hurt... Pancakes and eggs for both boys, chicken biscuit and side of pancakes with iced tea - $20 total.

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    Ryan Z.

    This place looks very unassuming from the road. It's a very small place. It looks like it needs to be painted on the outside. If you didn't know it was here you'd probably drive past it. This place is seat yourself. The booths look to be in desperate need of repairs. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The locals hang out here. Now on to the food: The "Papa Bear" offers the most food. In my opinion the most bang for your buck. I had 3 eggs over medium. Cooked correctly. Nice runny yolks. Home fries. Nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The country ham was incredibly salty. Some of the southern folks love it. I'm still not there yet. The bacon was overcooked. Sad. The biscuits and gravy are pretty good. Kinda bland. The biscuits were good. My son had the "Sweet Bear". He really enjoyed the pancakes. He said he would give it a 7.5 out of 10. With him that may be a 10. Haha. Overall I would recommend this place. I do hope that they can fix the tired booths.

    Any Place with John Wayne on the wall has GOT to be good!!!

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    14 days ago

    Love this place! They have the best brown gravy around. Service is always great and always greeted with a smile.

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    7 months ago

    Food was ok. Definitely a small diner. It was busy. Food was just not what I liked. Others may love it.

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    The staff very nice but eggs were not cooked as requested...the potatoes cold. Okay but I won't return

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food at a good price !! I've only had their breakfast so far but their lunch looks like it would be great too.

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