Black Bear Diner is an American comfort food chain that offers burgers, salads, and shakes. They serve old-fashioned family food with bear sizes and at reasonable prices.
The combination of big meal sizes, affordable prices, and quirky décor keep patrons coming back for more and recommend others to experience it as well.
Item | Size | Price |
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Hungry Bear Breakfast | ||
The Grizz! | 2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato. | $12.99 |
Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs* | Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits. | $13.99 |
Classic 2-Egg Combos | ||
All Classic breakfasts come with 2 eggs*, plus strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit and a housemade biscuit. Egg whites are available. | ||
Chicken Fried Steak | Tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in our country gravy. | $10.99 |
Patty Sausage | We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families. Mild or spicy. | $9.99 |
Portuguese Linguica Sausage | A special recipe that originated from Central California Portuguese settlers. | $10.69 |
Chicken Apple Sausage | A delicious blend of smoked chicken, sweet apples & seasonings. | $10.49 |
Link Sausage | 3 large links of our specially seasoned pork sausage. | $9.69 |
New York Steak* | 10 oz USDA Choice cut. | $13.99 |
Hickory Smoked Ham | We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast favorite. | $9.99 |
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon | Our hickory smoked bacon is some of the best you'll ever have. | $9.69 |
Corned Beef Hash | Slow-roasted corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with potatoes. This is Not from a can folks! | $10.49 |
No Meat, Just the Eggs Please | $8.29 | |
Pancakes & More | ||
Our one of a kind, buttermilk & sweet cream batter makes a hearty waffle or decadent pancake OR try our Harvest cakes, a hearty blend of 7-grains. 2 Cakes - $7.29, 3 Cakes - $7.99, Waffle - $8.29, Add Fruit & Whipped Cream - $2.49 OR Substitute Harvest Cakes - $1.49. | ||
Orange Juice | Squeezed Fresh Daily. We squeeze up to 10 oranges for a large glass! | $4.99 |
Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes | We start with our secret recipe sweet cream pancakes, add brown sugar marinated pineapple chunks and grill them golden. Topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. | $8.49 |
Trail Cakes | Two harvest cakes with Ocean Spray® Craisins® and dried mixed nuts stirred in, grilled golden brown and topped with fresh strawberry. | $8.49 |
Hearty Party Cakes | Two harvest cakes with chopped thick-cut bacon mixed in, then grilled until golden brown, drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with fresh strawberry. | $8.49 |
Cinnamon Roll French Toast* | 3 slices of thick-cut cinnamon roll dipped in French toast batter and grilled then topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with icing. Served with fresh fruit. | $8.99 |
Thick-Cut French Toast | $7.99 | |
Bear's Choice | You Make It Just Right! Two eggs* plus: Choose one: Pancakes, Sweet Cream Waffle, French Toast OR 2 Biscuits & Gravy Harvest Cakes - Add $1.49. Choose one: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, 2 sausage links O | $9.69 |
The Volcano | All stacked high! 3 cakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of bacon, 2 eggs*. | $9.99 |
Omelettes & Scrambles | ||
All 3-egg omelettes & 2-egg scrambles are served with your choice of strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit and a housemade biscuit, unless otherwise noted. | ||
Fiesta Scramble | Scrambled eggs, tortilla strips, pickled jalapeño, cheddar cheese, onion & cilantro, topped with black olive & avocado. Served with a warm flour tortilla & housemade salsa. | $9.99 |
Southern Scramble | Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, 2 scrambled eggs & country gravy. | $9.99 |
Shasta Scramble | Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jack cheese. Served with a housemade biscuit. | $9.99 |
Chorizo Scramble | Chorizo sausage & jack cheese. Served with a flour tortilla & housemade salsa. | $9.99 |
Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette | Ham, bacon, link sausage & jack cheese. | $11.49 |
Joe's Hobo Omelette | Ham, link sausage, bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion. | $11.49 |
California Omelette | Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese. | $10.99 |
Denver Omelette | Diced ham, bell pepper & onion, topped with cheddar cheese. | $10.99 |
Vegetarian Omelette | Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese. | $10.99 |
The Scram Bowl | A hearty all-in-one bowl of ham, bacon, link sausage, eggs, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy. Served with a | $9.99 |
Breakfast Burrito | Chorizo sausage, refried beans, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, pickled jalapeño & cilantro all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with housemade salsa. | $9.99 |
Huevos Rancheros | Grilled tortillas with refried beans & three sunny side up eggs, then topped with housemade warm salsa. Served with your choice of potato. | $9.99 |
Bear's Benedicts | ||
Served with your choice of strip-cut hash browns OR country red potatoes and fresh fruit. | ||
Mushroom Spinach | Split English muffin, sautéed mushroom, spinach & onion, then topped with 2 poached eggs* and a delightful spinach Hollandaise. | $11.49 |
California Bacon | Split English muffin, thick-cut sliced bacon, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato slices & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce. | $11.49 |
Classic | Split English muffin, sliced ham & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce. | $10.99 |
Fit & Focused | ||
Under 500 Calories. Made with egg whites. Served with fresh fruit and 1 piece of dry whole wheat toast. | ||
Fit & Focused Chicken Apple Sausage Scramble | With jack cheese, spinach, sautéed mushroom & avocado. | $9.99 |
Fit & Focused Acapulco Scramble | Diced chicken, green chiles, tomato, avocado & jack cheese. | $9.99 |
Fit & Focused Veggie Delite Omelette | With spinach, tomato, mushroom & mozzarella cheese. | $9.99 |
Little Less | ||
Perfect for seniors or guests who prefer a smaller portion of our great comfort food. | ||
The Mini Volcano | All stacked high! 2 cakes, 1 link sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 egg*. | $8.99 |
1 Biscuit & Country Gravy with 2 Slices of Bacon | OR 2 sausage links. | $6.99 |
Ham & Cheese Omelette | Made with 2 eggs*. Served with strip-cut hash browns and a housemade biscuit. | $8.49 |
1 Egg* & 2 Slices of Bacon | OR 2 sausage links OR ham steak. Served with strip-cut hash browns and a housemade biscuit. | $7.99 |
Patty* Melt | Hamburger patty, grilled onion, Swiss cheese on grilled rye. | $8.99 |
Tuna Melt | Warmed Albacore tuna salad served on grilled rye with cheddar cheese. | $8.99 |
Small Club Sandwich | $8.99 | |
B.L.T. | $7.99 | |
Grilled Cheese | $6.99 | |
½ Sandwich & Bowl of Soup | Choose from ham, turkey OR Albacore tuna salad sandwich. Served with soup of the day. Served as described, no other sides. | $8.99 |
Soup of the Day | Served as described, no other sides. | $5.99 |
Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak | Tender beef breaded then deep-fried & covered in our own country gravy. | $12.49 |
Housemade Meatloaf | $11.99 | |
BBQ Pork Ribs | $12.99 | |
Tri-Tip* | Our marinated tri-tip. | $13.99 |
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast | $11.99 | |
Bear-BQ Chicken | Grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce, bacon and melted cheddar cheese and jack cheese, then topped with diced tomato. | $12.99 |
Breakfast Extras | ||
Biscuits & Gravy | $4.99 | |
Hot Oatmeal | Served with cinnamon and Ocean Spray® Craisins® & nut medley. | $5.69 |
Fruit Bowl | $5.29 | |
Specialty Meat | Link sausage OR patty sausage OR thick-cut bacon. | $4.49 - $4.69 |
Toast or English Muffin | $2.49 | |
Housemade Bear Claw | $5.99 | |
Lunch | ||
Bob's Big Bear Burger and all specialty burgers are served with your choice of side: French fries, potato salad, housemade kettle-style Parmesan chips, fresh cole slaw, green salad OR cup of soup. | ||
Bob's Big Bear Burger* | Named after our co-founder, Papa Bear Manley, this is our biggest burger. Nearly 2/3 lb ground beef patty specially seasoned and served with grilled onion, tomato, pickle, lettuce, mayonnaise & Thous | $12.99 |
Specialty Bear Burgers | ||
All Specialty Bear Burgers are over a 1/3 lb and built with a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. | ||
California Burger* | Avocado & jack cheese. | $10.99 |
Bacon & Cheddar Burger* | Topped with diced bacon & cheddar cheese. | $10.99 |
Western BBQ Burger* | Covered in tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese & deep-fried onion rings. | $10.99 |
Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger* | We build these just a little bit different with Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, tomato & grilled onion adorn thick-cut sourdough bread grilled golden with a garlic Parmesan cheese crust. | $10.99 |
Honey Dijon Chicken Burger | We build these just a little bit different Honey Dijon dressing on a brioche bun, topped with grilled chicken breast, thick-cut bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & dill pickle chips. | $10.99 |
Old-Fashioned Basket Combos | ||
A 1/4 lb Burger and French fries, served in a basket - just like the good ol' days! Wow! Add a hand-dipped shake (yes, you get the extra in the tin!) for just $4.29. This offer is only valid with the Burger or Chicken Strip Basket Combo. | ||
Classic Burger* | $8.29 | |
Classic American Cheeseburger* | $8.69 | |
Bacon Cheeseburger* | $8.99 | |
Chicken Strips | 4 breaded chicken tenders. Served with your choice of BBQ or bacon ranch dressing. | $9.49 |
Sandwiches | ||
All sandwiches are served with your choice of side: French fries, potato salad, housemade kettle-style Parmesan chips, fresh cole slaw, green salad OR cup of soup. | ||
Turkey Club Sandwich | Triple-decker stacked with roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise. | $10.99 |
Chicken Avocado Club | This triple-stack includes grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese & mayonnaise. | $10.99 |
The Gobbler | Roasted turkey, avocado, tomato, mayonnaise & cranberry sauce toasted to perfection. | $10.99 |
Double Bacon B.L.A.S.T. | 4 slices of our thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, Swiss cheese, tomato & mayonnaise in a tripledecker sandwich. | $10.69 |
Reuben | Our own corned beef piled on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing. | $10.99 |
Hot Turkey Sandwich | Sliced, roasted turkey breast served open face with red-skinned garlic mashed potatoes & turkey gravy OR substitute any side option from above. | $10.69 |
Tri-Tip Dip* | Thinly sliced seasoned tri-tip stacked on a soft Tribeca® roll & served with au jus. | $11.49 |
Sourdough Melt | Sourdough bread grilled golden with a garlic Parmesan cheese crust, ham, Swiss cheese, tomato & Dijon mustard. | $10.99 |
The Cubano | Fire-roasted pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard on a soft Tribeca® roll. | $10.99 |
Fish Tacos | Two lightly battered and golden fried cod fillets served in warm corn tortillas, topped with housemade spicy chipotle cole slaw made with our own Mama Burn hot sauce, cilantro & jack cheese. Served w | $10.49 |
Blazin' Bear Sandwich | ||
Crispy Chicken Tenders, Fire-Roasted Pulled Pork OR Seasoned Tri-Tip* | We start with a grilled Tribeca® roll spread with mayonnaise, pile it high with your choice of crispy chicken tenders, fire-roasted pulled pork or seasoned tri-tip*, top it with a special BBQ sauce m | $11.49 |
Fresh Salads | ||
Fresh cut in our kitchen every day. Salad Dressings: Our Bacon Ranch, Bleu Cheese and Thousand Island are made fresh in our kitchen. Gluten Free: Balsamic, Honey Dijon, Fat Free Italian. | ||
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad | All that's missing is the bun in this perfect protein-style meal. Salad mix topped with a chopped burger patty*, bacon, dill pickle, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese & served with Thousand Island dr | $10.99 |
Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad | An all- cabbage salad made with shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, cashews & fried wontons tossed in an Asian dressing & topped with grilled chicken breast. | $10.99 |
Chicken Caesar Salad | Chopped romaine and croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing then topped with grilled chicken breast & Parmesan cheese. | $10.99 |
Fit & Focused Tuna Chef Salad (Under 550 Calories) | Salad mix, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, carrot, olive, tomato & pickle chips topped with housemade Albacore tuna salad and served with Italian dressing. | $10.99 |
Fit & Focused Chicken Mediterranean Salad (Under 550 Calories) | Fresh spinach, marinated grilled chicken breast topped with Mediterranean tomato mix and Italian dressing. | $11.49 |
Taco Salad | Your choice of seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted pulled pork or grilled chicken breast served in a crispy tostada bowl lined with refried beans then topped with salad mix, tomato, onion, olive, ched | $11.49 |
Homestyle Dinners | ||
Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak | Tender beef breaded then deep-fried & covered in our own country gravy. | $14.99 |
Housemade Meatloaf | Made from our own special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with skillet beef gravy. | $13.99 |
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast | A tender traditional favorite. Slow-roasted with vegetables, select herbs & spices and finished with skillet beef gravy. | $13.99 |
Fried Chicken | Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. | $14.99 |
Chicken Parmesan | Hand-breaded chicken breast with Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs, fried, then topped with Nonna's marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of vegetable & spaghetti marinara OR substitute a | $14.99 |
Dijon-Crusted Salmon | Fillet of Atlantic salmon spread with Dijon mustard, coated with Parmesan bread crumbs, and grilled to perfection. Served with creamy Hollandaise sauce. | $14.99 |
Steaks & Ribs | ||
All our steaks are USDA Choice. | ||
Roadhouse Tri-Tip* Platter | 10 oz. of thick sliced marinated tri-tip. | $17.99 |
Tri-Tip* Combos | 6 oz. of tri-tip with your choice of BBQ pork ribs OR golden fried shrimp. | $17.99 |
BBQ Pork Ribs | Slow-cooked ribs, slathered with our own BBQ sauce. | $16.49 |
Rib Eye Steak* | $17.99 | |
New York Steak* | Topped with deep-fried onion rings. | $16.49 |
Top Sirloin* & Breaded Shrimp | Our own special 8 oz USDA Choice cut served with tail on-panko encrusted deep-fried shrimp. | $17.99 |
Diner Deals | ||
Add a cup of soup or salad for $3.99 - A great deal for a great meal! | ||
Chicken & Waffle | We start with our secret recipe sweet cream waffle then top it with chicken tenders. Served with butter, syrup and Italian green beans. | $11.99 |
Spaghetti & Meatballs | A classic! Spaghetti pasta served with meatballs made from our own special recipe Italian sausage, ground beef & seasonings then covered in Nonna's authentic marinara sauce. Served with garlic Parmes | $11.99 |
Hot Turkey Plate | Carved turkey breast served with red-skinned garlic mashed potatoes, turkey gravy & your choice of vegetable. | $11.99 |
Creamy Chicken On A Biscuit | Tender chunks of chicken breast and vegetables in our creamy gravy, poured over a split biscuit then topped with a freshly grilled, seasoned chicken breast and finished with fresh parsley. | $11.99 |
Deep-Fried Shrimp | Tail on shrimp, coated with seasoned panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried for a crispy, crunchy finish. Served with French fries & cole slaw. | $11.99 |
Fish & Chips | Cod fillets lightly battered and fried. Served with French fries & housemade cole slaw. | $11.99 |
Herb-Crusted Trout | We pan-fry our sundried tomato & herb crusted trout, then top it with our own Mediterranean tomato mix. Served with steamed spinach & seasonal vegetables. | $11.99 |
Extras | ||
Available anytime! | ||
Onion Rings | $5.99 | |
Baked Potato | After 4 p.m. | $3.99 |
Dinner Salad | $4.49 | |
French Fries | $3.99 | |
Seasonal Vegetable | $3.99 | |
Italian Green Beans | $3.99 | |
Corn Bread Muffin | $1.29 | |
Beverages | ||
Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Java City, Lipton, Fresh Brewed Iced Tea. Ask Your Server For Our Beer & Wine Selection. At Participating Locations. | ||
Java City Coffee | $2.59 | |
Assorted Juices | $2.79 | |
Fresh O.J. | $4.99 | |
Lemonade | $2.79 | |
Arnold Palmer | $2.99 | |
Pepsi Soft Drinks | $2.69 | |
Iced Tea | $2.69 | |
Peach Iced Tea | $2.69 | |
Hot Tea | $2.69 | |
Hot Chocolate | $2.79 | |
2% Milk | $2.99 | |
Desserts | ||
Cobblers, Cakes & Pies | Baked in our kitchens daily! Cool ice cream shakes & treats. Check out our dessert menu and pick your favorite. If your tummy's full now, get it to go so you can enjoy it later. | |
Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae | For serious chocolate lovers! Warm chocolate brownie topped with chocolate ice cream, Hershey's® chocolate syrup and whipped cream. | $5.99 |
Cinnamon Apple Cream Pie | Cinnamon apples over rich cream filling in a graham cracker crust. Topped with brown sugar oats and whipped cream. | $5.99 |
Olga's Bread Pudding | Made with bread, heavy whipping cream, eggs and vanilla, then served warm with a scrumptious pecan praline sauce and whipped cream. If you have never tried bread pudding, this is the one that will ma | $5.99 - $6.99 |
Milkshakes & Malts | Hand-dipped ice cream with the extra served in the tin. Choose your favorite shake flavor: huckleberry, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, cookies & cream OR make it a malt. Topped with whipped cream. | $4.99 |
Frozen Treats | Hot Fudge Sundae with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, nuts & maraschino cherry. | $4.99 |
Sugar Bear's Lava Cake | Warm, velvety chocolate brownie with a rich ganache center topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream and Hershey's ® chocolate syrup. This decadent dessert is great for those with gluten sensitiv | $5.99 |
Apple Crumb Cobbler | Sweet cinnamon apples topped with brown sugar oats. | $4.99 - $5.99 |
Grandma's Famous Cobbler | Blackbeary OR "No Sugar Added" Peach. | $4.99 - $5.99 |
Chocolate Cream Pie | Rich chocolate cream in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream. | $5.99 |
Banana Cream Pie | Banana cream layered with banana slices in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream. | $5.99 |
Coconut Cream Pie | Decadent coconut cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. | $5.99 |
Breakfast | ||
Served all day long! | ||
Cubs' Mini Volcano* | An eruption of delicious options, including 2 pancakes, 1 egg, 1 piece of bacon & 1 sausage link. | $4.49 |
Cubs' Chocolate Chip Pancakes | 3 of our yummy cakes loaded with chocolate chips. Sprinkled with powdered sugar & topped with a dab of whipped cream. | $3.99 |
Cinnamon Apple French Toast Sticks | Served with a sweet apple filling dip and syrup. Beary yummy! | $3.99 |
Cubs' Strawberry Waffle | Freshly baked cub-sized waffle with fresh cut strawberries & whipped cream. | $4.49 |
Cubs' Scrambler* | 1 scrambled egg with diced ham & cheddar cheese. Served with fresh apple slices and toast. | $4.29 |
Mini Grizz* | A cub-sized version of our favorite feast. Includes 1 pancake, 1 egg, 1 piece of bacon, and 1 sausage link, served with your choice of potato. | $5.49 |
Big Cubs' Pigs in a Blanket* | 2 sausages links wrapped snugly in a pancake sprinkled with powdered sugar. Served with 1 egg. | $4.99 |
Big Cubs' Bear Choice* | 1 egg PLUS - Choose one of the following: 1 biscuit & gravy, or 1 pancake, or 1 piece of French toast or 1 small waffle. AND Choose from 1 piece of bacon or 1 sausage link. | $5.49 |
Lunch & Dinner | ||
Cubs' Chicken Strips* 2 pcs | Served with barbecue sauce or bacon ranch dressing and your choice of French fries or apples slices. | $4.49 |
Biscuit Bear's Best Burger** 4 oz | Served with your choice of French fries or apples slices. | $4.49 |
Granny Bear's Mini Corn Dogs 6 pcs | Served with your choice of French fries or apples slices. | $3.99 |
Cubs' Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Served with your choice of French fries or apples slices. | $3.99 |
Brandi's Favorite Macaroni & Cheese | Served with apples slices. | $4.49 |
Papa Bear's Cheese Pizza | Served with apples slices. | $4.99 |
Cubs' Spaghetti | Served with Nonna's marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and garlic toast. | $4.99 |
Paws-ibly the Best Fish & Chips Around* | 2 pieces of fish served with French fries, lemon and tartar sauce. | $6.99 |
Shrimp & Chips | 4 shrimp served with French fries, lemon and cocktail sauce. Eat 'em with your bear hands! | $6.99 |
New York Steak | You'll bear-ly finish this big 6 oz. New York Steak served with mashed potatoes, country gravy and mixed vegetables. | $7.99 |
Cubs' Tri-Tip Steak Dinner | Marinated tri-tip steak served with mashed potatoes, country gravy and mixed vegetables. | $6.99 |
Kids Drinks | ||
Fresh Squeezed O.J. | $1.99 | |
Apple, Cranberry, or Lemonade | $1.69 | |
Soft Drink | $1.39 | |
Milk | $1.69 | |
Chocolate Milk | $1.69 |
History
Black Bear Diner owners, Bruce Dean and Bob and Laurie Manley wanted to create a diner that serves homestyle comfort food. Their first diner was at Mount Shasta, California in 1995.
From the first restaurant, they now have over 100 locations across the United States. They are recognized as one of the nation’s top and fast-growing food chains.
Review
Black Bear Diner has a rustic motif rich with over-the-top bear paraphernalia. Each restaurant has a 12-foot-tall black bear carving in front and the interior is decorated with bear artworks and murals.
One of the best things about this diner is its big food portions at affordable prices. Next is their scrumptious all-day breakfast meal. You can have your morning omelet at nighttime!
Their best seller is the Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak Meal which includes tender beef, breaded, deep fried and then smothered with their special gravy. It’s so good!
Overall, their customer service is awesome. From the hostess to the servers, each employee was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating leaving each customer satisfied.