Came here for a late dinner. They were getting ready to close. My sweet waitress, from Mississippi, took my order. She was extremely helpful and advised me. It was very quiet there. I ordered 3 eggs, easy over, 2 Biscuits with No Gravy () and a baked potato. Everything came out very quickly. The eggs were perfect, as was the baked potato. The Biscuits were huge, hot, soft on the inside and Delicious, OMG I will Definitely be back read more

First time having black bear after several friends kept raving. I was impressed by the story and history of the Black Bear Diner. The owners truly wanted to create a homey environment matched with huge portions of delicious food. Quick shoutout to Josh! Our server. He was prompt with service. Continued to check in while managing 6 other tables . I ordered the volcano which is compromised of 3 pancakes, eggs, two sausage and two bacon. The pancakes were not my favorite but the bacon and eggs made up for it. Overall 8/10 I recommend! read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Volcano - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

One of the best places to go for breakfast any time of the day. Waffles and pancakes are huge and served for individuals on a platter. Today I decided to go with a burrito. Service was slow today for some reason but, I have the time today. The portions were plentiful and all were delicious and everyone had leftovers. My burrito was a little spicy, exactly how I like it and, the chicken and waffles were very filling. I had to steel them, fyi. I think it was all reasonably priced as well. I'll be back read more

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I loved everything about this place!!! While we were waiting for a table we got to look at all the cute black bear merch. Yes my husband did get me a little bear dressed as a Dino. I completely love that they really went for it with the theme, the cute little newspaper menu, the pictures and decor of black bears. Simply adorable. The food, also delicious! I got a build your bear breakfast with eggs bacon and french toast, coffee and mimosa, my husband got the chicken fried steak and a chocolate chip pancake. The French toast was delicious and the pancake was perfect. Can't wait to go back read more

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First off, what a whimsical and friendly place to find while traveling. And the PORTIONS! All caps because the plates are enormous, and not only that, but delicious. Service was great, food-excellent, ambiance-comfortable, prices-decent, and then we found another location closer to home! read more

What in the heck...I just got a patty melt and a burger and they are both over cooked and have no seasoning on them. Like my mind is blown that someone would sell this to another. I want my money back! ***I have to revise this review. I scraped everything off and gave the patty to my dog. She threw it up, dude what did you do to that meat?*** read more

Our server, Brianna, was beyond fantastic. It was our first time and she happily helped us navigate the menu. My husband got eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fruit and a pancake and he ate every bit of it. I had an extremely odd but delicious dish in the chicken stack. Chicken breast, hollandaise, crispy red onion straws and sweet potato fries. So good. We will be back for the great food and great service. read more

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First time here and the staff helped me to choose this meal. I don't eat pork and all meats including chicken Sausage Links have Pork contents. The portion was good amount. The staff showed no irritation even when they was busy. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Shasta Veggie Scramble, Creamy grits and Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Great food, staff, and welcoming diner. We have been for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have a large menu so there is always something for everyone. The space is big but the parking lots isn't the best to navigate with traffic from other businesses. Don't miss out on the friday night AYCE fish & chips. Such a great deal. read more

Great chicken fried steak! Roberto was the kindest most handsome server ever!! He was super accommodating and a great server.

Stopped in for Brunch, the menu was large And saved in newspaper style. The interior was homey-rustic, but definitely chain decorations. It was packed however, so it seems to be very popular. We ordered the "Original Scarmbowl" and Veggie Omelette. Both were good. Very generous potions. Pros: Originality with food and menu. Very generous portions for a reasonable price.pleasant wait staff. Also, the best biscuit I ever had in my life. Cons Cons: Definitely a chain interior. Food, while good, was very neutral for flavor. Just a place to eat, normally I feel a vibe, here there was none. I realize in order to capture the most foot traffic, restaurant chains will make flavor neutral to not turn away people of differng tastes for spice, flavor, etc. That being said, if you're looking for a good place to eat, it serves the trick. We gave it a 6/10. It did the trick, but not high on our list. read more

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I went here twice after checking the menu for gluten free breakfast. I can't eat gluten and the cross contamination isn't an issue for me-- I just can't have it. Both times I ordered two different meals and they couldn't make them because they didn't have oat milk or GF bread. No biggie but maybe don't have them on the menu if you're not going to have them available. I hodgepodged a meal together and it was fine but I could have made a scrambled egg and fruit salad at home. My spouse found his food underwhelming but I think he was more grumpy about my situation. Our server was nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

We tried this restaurant for supper last night. Very busy and somewhat loud. Our server admitted that she was new to her job. It was evident with the lack of bringing the salads out first and then the main course later. She forgot the salad until we reminded her. The food was not what we expected. The beef sandwich had too much garlic and it could not be finished. The prime rib plate was just OK but the baked potato was undercooked. We were not offered the opportunity for any dessert which I found unusual. The check was dropped too early. When we checked out, we asked them to split our check 50/50 onto two different credit cards. It was a $97 tab and they split it $64 and $33. The person that was the cashier seemed to be challenged with this math. Our server was actually helping the cashier to try and figure it out. We will not return. read more

This is our second visit in the past 30 days. Slow service and no refill for coffee, no bill. How long to have to wait to pay? $13.49 for 2 small eggs, 2 bacon and toast seems expensive. No potatoes either. read more

Took the family here for breakfast. We've never been to a Black Bear Diner but have heard good things, so we decided to try brunch here on Saturday. We were able to be seated immediately. It's such a cute place. All the Black Bear decor & the delicious desert case we saw upon entry was very inviting & fun! We all ordered & it came out fast, hot, fresh & delicious. The portions are HUGE. Our server was awesome, very attentive. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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Black bear diner is always a great experience, I've never had anything there I did not like. I suggest the sweet cream pancakes or waffles. Service was good with no complaints. read more

Their food is always amazing! The service is hit or miss-mostly good. I like the setting. Prices are comparable.

It was very comfortable and nice, as I recall. I like diners so I would remember if it was NOT nice. Yelp asked for the review so I was not prepared to give one but you'll be fine at the Black Bear Diner read more

Kelvin did a great job and his recommendations were perfect. Thanks for the meal we will be back and will request him!

My boyfriend and I came in on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We usually visit on Sundays, so we were not sure what to expect. We were seated immediately which was great because we had an event to attend after breakfast. After being seated we were greeted by Kelvin, our server. He was very welcoming and got our drink orders rather quickly. Coffee was piping hot and my boyfriend's sweet tea had plenty of ice, and he enjoyed the taste of it, perfect level of sweetness. We were able to order once our drinks arrived. I ordered a veggie omelette with grits and wheat toast. My boyfriend opted for a build your own breakfast plate. He ordered pancakes, eggs scrambled with cheese, and he upgraded to the homemade sausage patties. Our orders came out quickly and all of our items were hot. Unfortunately, my omelette came out incorrectly. I had requested no onions. However, it came out with onions and no cheese. Kelvin was quick to come check on us after the food arrived, so I was able to tell him my omelette was wrong. Five minutes later my new omelette arrived at my table. I even received additional wheat toast on my plate. This made my boyfriend happy because he loves toast with butter. Despite the restaurant becoming busier, Kelvin still managed to remain attentive to us which I enjoyed. All in all it was a wonderful experience. read more

Went for lunch, the nice part is you can order breakfast if you want. I have ate at the Dinner in Phoenix AZ. So when I was over in Aurora and saw there sign. I stopped in and had chilly which was good. The prices are good and good is good. The staff were friendly. And the restaurant was clean. Glad I stopped in. I will go back if on over in Aurora without a doubt. read more

We've utilized Black Bear Diner - Aurora for catering a number of times and it has always been wonderful. This time, I had an issue and needed to cancel my order even though it had already been placed and paid for. Manager Israel M. was absolutely wonderful to work with in solving our issue and providing the cancellation in a timely manner and with a positive attitude. I appreciate the wonderful customer service and we will continue to utilize Black Bear Diner - Aurora for our catering needs in the future! Thanks Israel! read more

Black Bear Diner Went to Black Bear Diner 14100 E. Iliff Ave Aurora, Co 80014 My Brother and I went to the establishment on Friday 03/28/2025 at 7:16 pm we ordered the two fish dinners at $15.99 each mind you that's all the fish you can eat. Our order came to the table. The fish was badly overcooked so hard. You could pick up the fish and throw it through the window and break the glass window. So I ask for Manager of the dinner. I spoke to her very nice. Told her about the fish that was on our plate overcooked, and she looked at it and said it was overcooked. And she said she would redo our plates and bring us some more fresh fish cooked, but not overcooked. I also asked if they changed the fish in the last four months and of course, they did change the fish and now it's in breading and greasy. Compared to the other fish they used to carry that was fried and cornmeal that wasn't greasy and didn't have all that batter on it. I was extremely disappointed, and I probably will never go there again. Then she said she going to bring us more fresh french fries because we had been waiting at least 10 minutes or longer. And she never came back with the french fries. The Waitress was very nice even though she barely spoke English, she didn't understand what we were saying to her I even asked her where are you from? And then she told me she was from Venezuela. it was just a totally bad experience. I will never go there again. Clifford Hawkins read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - It was an overcooked fish dinner. - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This is my first time back to Black Bear Diner in over a year. What a huge disappointment! While the service was fine, the food was literally horrible. Maybe it's because I've been eating clean for a year. But, I ordered the pot roast and I swear it came straight out of a bag. It was literally nothing but stringy meat and a few soggy vegetables thrown in. Essentially flavorless as were the watery mashed potatoes. The green beans with bacon were nothing but a broth with a few mushy beans thrown in. My companion ordered pancakes and they tasted like sweetened cardboard. I don't know if the food has changed or whether I have. But, this is the last time I will ever eat there. read more

I've been here many times and always had a positive experience. Today I ordered the California omelette and not impressed. I could have made it at home. It was dry, the mushrooms had no seasoning and the few slices of avacado on top was stingy. Maybe a dollop of sour cream on top would have added some moisture and tang to the dish. The peppers overpowered the potatoes. read more

They have good food great service super friendly. Not awesome for gluten free but do-able. My daughter loves the hamburgers! read more

Everything here was good upon my visit. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh, hot, and tasty. The hostess was even able to get me seated right away on a busy Sunday morning brunch crowd. Interesting side note is that they print their menus on what looks like an old fashioned newspaper which also had trivia of when and where the Black Bear restaurant chain comes from. Good service all around. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Definitely not the pride of the fleet. Service was nice and the dining room was reasonably clean. But the food just didn't meet expectations. Club sandwich was uneven at best. Bacon was not crispy. Fries were stale. It's too easy to make fries fresh. Why serve fries out of a bin when you can cook them fresh for each customer? Black bear diners in general have become extremely inconsistent in food quality and service. The worst in the world is Emeryville California. Shasta Lake is one of the better ones. This one here in Aurora Colorado, definitely qualifies as not so good. read more

Excellent and friendly service. Kelvin was awesome waiter...would plan on eating at Black Bear Diner again.

Best sausage patties ever. The service is always fast and friendly. Great place for breakfast! read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Mmmmm Sausage Patties, 2 Mild (610 cals.) OR Hot (620 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

My sister-in-law and I went to have your all you can eat fish fry on Friday a couple weeks ago and have to say we were very disappointed. The fish was very dry and overcooked, didn't taste like it was fresh and hand dipped, more like it was frozen and just thrown into the deep fryer, it was so disappointing. We didn't even order a second go around and to top it off we didn't even get hush puppies like we were supposed to. All in all, we will not be visiting your establishment anytime in the future. read more

Went back today with my husband. It's been awhile. I bragged about the Corned Beef Hash breakfast so he ordered it. It was lack luster to say the least. Barely a portion of corned beef and no potatoes! What?! I ordered the Parmesan crusted burger. It was edible but the burger lacked flavor. The fries were undercooked. Also their service was slooooow. Had to wait 10 minutes at cash register for someone to walk up front to check us out. While we waited a line formed for others to check out. So long it weaved into the seating area. Just seemed to be a lack of care all the way around today. Too bad. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger* (1100 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Good and plenty of food, fun to order off extensive newspaper menu and feed our inner bear. Came here for breakfast but was able to order Ruben sandwich for breakfast. read more

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This is a good choice for a reasonably priced breakfast that's a step above the classic diner experience. My avocado toast was delicious, and I loved the fresh fruit on the side. Service was very quick and friendly read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Avocado Toast (550-590 cals.), Breakfast Club Melt (980-1020 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We love this place however our visit today was very disappointing. Little details are always noticed and well today's Happy cub cakes were very sad and not done, we ordered 2 for each kiddo and they both looked bad and tasted a bit chewy and not fluffy like always. Try just a bit harder BBD read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Happy cub cake - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Really good food and atmosphere! Took my 3 hungry young men with me (2 teens, 1 in his early 20s). We all had fantastic food. It was so good and filling. I highly recommend this place to people who have hungry people to feed! read more

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I have a gluten allergy and had a California Burger with their GF bread on the side. Our waiter Kelvin was diligent about ensuring that the order was safe for me. We received outstanding service thank you Kelvin for taking care of us! read more

This place has had great food for the longest time. However, we had breakfast there yesterday and a. It was SO cold in there and b. They use way too much fennel in their breakfast sausage. read more

Probably the most average diner I've been to in my life. Nothing wrong with that but nothing about this place stuck out to me. The service was mediocre but all of the staff spoke Spanish to each other which made it very uncomfortable for a native English speaker like myself. It was just very odd and hard to explain. The food was decent but they overloaded my plate with hash-browns which were overcooked and not that much corn beef hash. Probably won't be back here anytime soon. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Corned Beef Hash (280 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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This was delicious!! Every single item we ordered off the menu was outstanding and the service was sublime. We felt so comfortable in the atmosphere-- it was cozy and definitely a place you can go over and over again. read more

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