Went here because they advertised a corned beef and cabbage special. Tried to order it and was told they didn't have any left ( at 6:30 pm). OK, so I order an item listed as new, a chicken pot pie. It comes and it's beautiful. Start eating and come to find out there's not a single piece of chicken in the entire pie. Disappointing, yes but I ate it anyway. Then we're walking to the register to pay and, low and behold, thes a customer eating her salad backed up by a big plate of... corned beef and cabbage. read more

I have been going to the Aurora diner for months, SAVANNAH, is always on top of things, she keeps an eye on all customers, never have to ask for a refill. she is a top waitress, and will spend time with you if needed read more

Adriana was awesome!! She checked in and made sure we were taken care of often! Food was great! She made us feel welcome and wanting to come back! Thank you sooo much! read more

Decided to grab a quick Early dinner breakfast. We came at close they seated us quickly. The food consisted of chicken sausage over easy eggs blueberry stuffed French toast and an order of fish-and-chips with the side of cream pancake. read more

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

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I had grizz it was great as usual. I had plenty of leftovers to take home. Maddy was my server she was fast and attentive overall super sweet. read more

Maddie was our server very sweet! Food was good I got the open turkey sandwich and a bread pudding for dessert delicious!

Food is always great - today (April 6 2025) our server Lupita was one of the best we've had anywhere - just a delight to talk with and fast, friendly and attentive service! Love the rustic and homestyle atmosphere, and we always look for a Black Bear Diner whenever we're out of state! read more

It has been a loooong time since I have given a 5*! This was our first time dining at a Black Bear establishment and it will not be our last. Firstly, I don't know our servers name (something I plan to work on in future reviews) but she was wonderful...nothing over the top but she did a great job. Mom ordered the tri tip dip with fries. Hubby ordered a burger with avocado and pepper jack and all the usual fixins' with a side of sweet potato fries. I tried one of the new grilled cheese sammiches with pot roast and horseradish aioli, onions...with a side of onion rings. Mom loves their French dip. She's been here before and she knows what she likes! The fries were "meh", but whadda ya gonna do? My husband began with his sweet potato fries and immediately said I HAD to try one! Seriously, that is one of the most pillowy soft, YET crispy sweet potato fries I've ever had. So good! The piece de resistance though.... The pickled pot roast grilled cheese sammich was PHENOMINAL! I purposely saved half for my breakfast the next day and it was STILL PHENOMINAL! The onion rings...I have NEVER had onion rings so crispy! They could do a masterclass about onion rings! We shared 2 pancakes for dessert. I have never heard or used the term "creamy" and pancakes in the same sentence but here we are....they are CREAMY in a GOOD way! Pancakes for dessert are a thing! Oh yeah....almost forgot about the atmosphere! It has a cozy, almost Black Eyed Pea vibe to it. Overall, I'm excited to visit Black Bear Diner again one day! read more

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Good, fast service. But it's really fast dining. Understand that this is a chain. Like Bob Evans. Hash browns were widely varied as to degree of doneness. A few browned and crispy, but the majority were limp and barely cooked. Corned beef hash portion was ridiculously small. Hardly any corned beef. I will say that the bacon was perfect- not limp at all. Set your expectations appropriately. read more

I ordered the blackened salmon on a "bed" of lettuce with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. It was spectacular. Although the amount of spinich was about the size of a quarter I also ordered the kids Fettuccine for lunch the next day-not good at all. It's really hard to mess of this dish. But was so happy with the salmon, it wasn't that big of deal but fix the recipe. read more

Came here on the way to Breckenridge right after the airport on a Sunday morning with a party of 5 and got seated quickly. Phenomenal service and love everything about Black Bear Diner. I'm from the east coast so we don't have any. I love the warm charm this place has. Form the retro music box to the bear theme and specific details of the booth chairs. The food is also so great! The vegetarian omelette is amazing paired with their special sauces. S/o to our waitress Jenny ^_^ and the accommodating managers. Also - dinner looks good and hope to come back to try some. read more

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Good atmosphere foods great, serves is great! Fast and convenient for a small get together or birthday party!

last time my mom flew in my husband and i took her to black bear dinner for breakfast it was amazing!! such a cute dinner i loved the style and also super cool thing was buying the coffee mug service was super sweet lets us take out time ordering! price was amazing and so much food ! lol read more

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First time coming here per recommendation from my sister and mom. They come here often and raved about the food and service. However, I took my fam to eat and the service was slow. Our waitress didn't greet us, not friendly, didn't check on us and it took 30 mins just to get our foods. She might have a rough day! But thank goodness our foods were good. Will give this place another chance. read more

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

Please be aware, if you place a "to go order" you will be charged a "packaging fee." We just experienced this today ($2.03) for one bag that other places charge you .10 cent, if that. Now it could be happening in other places, but this was very noticeable and you also if you want to tip on top of this. My thoughts are "to go" customers are saving these places a lot of money, when you consider no server has to seat them, bring out beverages plus refills, bring food to the table or clean up and set up the next customers. read more

Not very good, omelet was ok, ingredients tasted fresh, and it was 3 eggs as advertised. The strip cut hashbrowns were terrible, dry and old tasting like they had been sitting on the grill for a couple of hours. I think the cook used my browns to clean the grill before serving them to me. Not worth the price that I paid. There are better restaurants everywhere else except here. read more

Hello everyone, I have been driving by this place for years now and we finally decided to stop and try it out. We went on a Sunday so it was kind of busy, but we were seated in minutes. The male host was a little underwhelming. In other words he knew we were there but made us wait before he acknowledged us. So immediately I was thinking here we go!! Once seated the experience was very good, above average for this type of place. Our server was very attentive, food was hot and tasty. I know I am stating the obvious, but these things I don't take for granted anymore. The diner has a good atmosphere and the people that were there seemed like regulars mostly. So perhaps word is out on a decent place to get food and I might be behind the 8 ball on this place. I think this place is worth a try and I hope you have a decent experience like we did. We will give it a whirl again, because even a little bit above average food and service is hard to find. read more

I have found that often times as an adult, going to a diner is met with disappointment. The coffee is as bitter as the staff, the food is forgettable and you get the feeling that you are forgettable as well. Not so at Black Bear! The hostess made us feel like we were being welcomed into our grandmother's house, the service was great and the food was excellent! I got a brewed coffee and the California omelette and both were so good. The meal also came with a giant and delicious biscuit. The staff also did a great job of taking covid precautions- well spaced and sanitized! Will definitely be returning! read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - California Omelette (480 cals.) and the biggest biscuit I've ever seen - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The worst Biscuits and Gravy I've had! Biscuits were made ahead of time and then reheated in a microwave. Gravy was extremely salty and had no flavor. It was stale and bland! read more

Amazing food, good customer service, amazing great place to eat. Food didn't take too long to make and waitresses and waiters had a constant smile. read more

Stopped here yesterday for lunch and loved it. Everyone of the staff had a smile on their face and seemed to enjoy their job. Husband had the giant burger and said it was fabulous. I had the veg burger and though it's not made it house, I liked it and will definitely order again. I got a house salad as my side and it was large enough to split with my husband. We wrapped the meal up with pie to go. The pie isn't a slice it's a whole little mini pie in a tin - they are both adorable and delicious. read more

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I ordered online and arrived at the designated time. The order wasn't ready so I was asked to wait. After about 10 minutes no one had checked back so I approached the cashier. It turns out my order had been there since I arrived. My malt was little more than strawberry flavored milk...it had melted and there was no malt in it. The Reuben was terrible.... the pastrami was like shoe leather and it was drowning in thousand island dressing. Won't be back. read more

I've been a fan of Black Bear Diner since a little before covid hit. My first experience was at a location in Colorado Springs, and I was blown away by the friendliness, professionalism and speed of the staff. I found the quality of the food for the price amazing. I was excited when a location opened near my home in Aurora, and though I wasn't able to visit until restrictions had been lifted, I was pleased by my first few meals there (especially their breakfasts), but over time they seem in some way to be in decline. Tonight, I took my wife to dinner at the Aurora location. The place was nearly empty, which seemed odd for a Saturday, but we waited longer than we should have for a table. Then we waited close to ten minutes before a server appeared. She was polite but unfamiliar with the menu, and explained that she's new. My wife pointed to the salad she wanted on the menu. I asked for the price of the prime rib. It seemed somewhat steep, but I was in the mood for steak and, having no reason to expect anything other than what I'm used to, I went for it. The sides were delicious. The meat, however, was small, thin and almost flavorless. It didn't even look appetizing. I was disappointed (but hungry). My wife enjoyed her salad. After some time, our server brought our check, cleared the table and asked if we'd like dessert. I wanted to see the menu again and she left. We watched her wait on three tables before she returned and asked me what I was having. I reminded her that I'd like to see a menu. She got me one and vanished. Once I'd chosen my dessert (my wife declined), we waited another several minutes before I decided to order it to go at the register while I paid. Fortunately, the cashier was alert and on top of things. We paid our bill, left a 20% tip and took a wonderful piece of chocolate cake home. I understand short staffs, new employees, training challenges, etc. There's major construction going on in the parking lot that doubtless has a negative effect on the number of customers in the place, but I don't think it should affect the efficiency of service (just my opinion). What I don't understand is paying almost $30. for the sad excuse for a prime rib that I had tonight. For Black Bear Diner, this was a very inexpensive cut of meat, and it was almost an insult. I believe this location has serious management issues, and next time we'll wait 40 minutes for a table at Texas Roadhouse next door. read more

Just like the location in colorado springs this place has good service and great food, thought be prepared to pay a bit more like most chains dine in restaurants. Wait staff was kind and patient and explained how things had changed since Covid began. Had myself the Grizz for dinner with the hashbrowns and loved it. If your coming here to eat the. I hope you come hungry because the portions are large though the wait for the food can help you get your stomach ready for a meal, I'm just glad that they expanded to over here in Aurora because there's no way I was gonna drive to and back from the springs all the time. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - The Grizz with hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

My grandson and I had lunch here today for the first time at this location. I had previously been to the Black Bear Diner in Paradise , Ca in Sept 2018, before the entire city burned. I was happy to see one here in Aurora, Colorado. We didn't have to wait longfir service at all. The food was fantastic, hot and delicious and our waiter Matt was excellent. The prices were reasonable.. They give you a lot of food. I will definately be going back here soon. read more

Great food and great service! Our server Savannah was quick, efficient, and friendly! She did an amazing job making sure we had what we needed. I had the New York Steak & Eggs and the steak was cooked perfectly and the eggs were great! And who doesn't love a good biscuit! read more

Excellent restaurant. Very clean. Excellent service from the host at the front door to our server and the lady that bussed the table. Highly recommend this Diner! read more

Ate here twice on a recent trip to Aurora. Only had breakfast, which was good. Don't have much to say about the food, basic diner food. Better than Perkins or Denny's, but nothing fancy. Spacious and comfortable seating and great staff. I came at two different times, once first thing when they opened (and there were not many people) and again in the afternoon (when it was busy). Staff were friendly and service was fast both times. read more

I can not write a review on the food because the service to get in was so bad! We asked for a table for two and the server was so dismissive and rude. I asked again how long the wait would be and she said, "One moment". Mind you we were willing to sit at the bar which had plenty of seats! The server returned and sat a family behind us. Customer service should be number one and this place did not offer that. Needless to say we left and will never try this place again! read more

I had dined at one of the chains stores in Vegas for Breakfast. It was good. However for dinner Saturday night, it was like eating NURSING HOME FOOD. NOTHING WAS FRESH except the salad. Everything appeared and tasted like LEFT OVERS. Fairly blan, over cooked, and not appetizing. Prime rib was dry, over cooked and so obviously reheated. Extremely over priced. Just disgusting I got taken by this restaurant. Green beans mushy, and probably canned. Mashed potatoes, god only knows what they did to them. They had the consistency of vanilla pudding. Overly creamy. The only fresh thing was the salad and corn bread. They were the only thing not reheated from the day before. Dennys and IHOP have much better diner food and less expensive. I have no idea who writes these great reviews. I have no idea how this chain is opening new restaurants. I must expect too much and overly sophisticated tastes. read more

Yuck, just no in every way. I am sure many people like it so I mean no offense. Tried a breakfast that used low quality ingredients. Service was whatever-- fine. read more

I dont know what happened to this restaurant during Covid. I use to frequent this place often. I decided 2 weeks ago to take my wife for breakfast and we were sat down at a booth. We ordered and patiently waited for our food. My wife ordered a steak burrito smothered with green chilli and a side of grits. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette. My wife's steak inside her burrito was totally burnt along with her potatoes wedges and omelette was barely warm. My ham and cheese omelette was also unsatisfactory as my potatoes wedges were also burnt and didn't include onions and peppers as the waitress stated and a sprinkle of cheese was just thrown on top and not melted within the omelette. This was very disappointing as we dont eat out much and my wife didn't even eat her meal. This is why I don't eat out. I'm no pro at cooking, but I could have done far better than this. read more

A bit over priced but really good food and very nice service.and the whole setting of the diner was amazing!

This was our first time here. Staff was extremely fast and friendly. Food was really good. My 3 year old doesn't eat anything but loved his bear pancake and it came with free dessert!! Came on a Tuesday so not busy at all. Huge menu!! read more

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Ordered the turkey diner. If you love Salt, you'd love this meal. If you have hypertension maybe not. Mashed potatoes and cheddar Mac was good. Large fresh salad with a delicious corn muffin. Sweet tea was nice. Service. I had to hunt down my pepper. Asked for sweet tea no lemon. Second round unsweetened with lemon. Sat with an empty glass for most of my meal. Honestly, server, not exactly upbeat personality. Direct and to the point. Environment worn. I sat at the bar. A number of arguments between the staff took place around me. Made me wonder who was in charge. There was what appeared to be a young man supervising, I thought this because he was the one with his name scribbled on a torn piece of paper taped to his shirt. I have been contemplating this place for a while because I really love Rosie's diner across the street. This place was awful and I won't be coming back. As I'm finishing this review I'm starting to to feel a little sick. read more

Black Bear Diner Aurora - Bar area - Diners Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Arrived at 8am when they opened Saturday morning. Ordered the Scrambowl, Loaded Grits, Biscuit & Gravy, Pancakes/Eggs/Sausage Links. I wasn't impressed. But my husband thought it was awesome!! The biscuit was huge & drier than a popcorn fart. The gravy was bland. And the grits omg horrible instant grits (yuck)...there was no way to doctor them up. However, what was good were the pancakes and my husband thought the link sausage was just wonderful (but of course I didn't....I thought they were too soft). Would I go back maybe..but it wouldn't be my 1st choice & it wouldn't be for breakfast. read more

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We went to black bear diner this afternoon for lunch with my family it was my brother in law's birthday service was slow appetizers didn't come out before our lunch I don't know if someone was new in the kitchen but orders were coming out mixed up no corn bread with the chicken fried steak salad came out after we were already eating broccoli wasn't on the other plate server made adjustments don't know if we will be back can't say it was busy because it was almost empty read more

Dine in | Dinner | $10-20 Normally, I enjoy going to Black Bear Diner. However, after my experience on May 31st, I am not sure I will return. My husband and I went for a late supper. I ordered the shrimp and chips but declined the french fries in lieu of a cup of soup with some cornbread. The order is supposed to come with 6 breaded fried shrimp & coleslaw. Instead I received 3 shrimp so brought this to the waitress attention. I proved this to her by showing the menu. I also told her that my cornbread was cold & the coleslaw was watery. She brought out the addt'l shrimp but they were overcooked, and no warmed cornbread or properly prepared coleslaw. I ruminated over this and decided to ask for the manager to complain. The waitress said that she was the last sr staff member on duty that evening. I told her that I was not happy with my meal and she took my receipt but then returned with the same receipt without making any adjustments. Ugh! I am so disappointed. It's not as if we can afford to waste money on a poor food experience. read more

Breakfast here was great, even though they were packed we were seated very quickly and then promptly greeted by our server Alanna. Breakfast was huge and delicious and the service was fast and freindly. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

I had the best server at Black Bear Diner her name is Becky! She was so great with my kids and got all of our orders perfectly. I highly recommend Black Bear their food is amazing and the staff is the best especially Becky she went above and beyond for us. 10 stars for Becky we will for sure be back! read more