Good food, huge portions, large menu, kid friendly. You can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches. Their taco salad is huge. Everything on the menu is good and very affordable. It's a great place to take younger kids. read more

Wonderful, very nice and polite employees. Everyone here is super nice and the food is wonderful.

Big portions of lackluster food. And not diner prices either. Decor is dated too. I will admit service is excellent and homey.

This place is right off the freeway on the same parking lot as a gas station which is pretty convenient. There's plenty of parking here with a lot of shade. The service was pretty fast and food was ok. Portions were also ok for the price. I would say this is a 3 1/2 restaurant. Overall ok if you're in the area. I do have to say their hamburgers are pretty big. read more

We stopped in mid afternoon, in the mood for steak and egg and pancakes. Ordered 2 coffees, was told they put a fresh pot on. When the coffee came out it was horrible. I ordered steak and eggs, with the steak to be medium well. My husband ordered "sweet creme pancakes." When the steak arrived, I recieved a way over cooked steak! It looked like it was frozen and placed on very high heat to cook. When I cut into it, it was so dry it looked like thick piece of beef jerky. My white toast was burnt. My husband's pancakes were very toasted, almost burnt and had zero "sweet creme" on top. The server assured him they were sweet creme pancakes. He said there was nothing sweet about them. I sent my steak back, but told them I would keep the eggs and potatoes...I was very hungry. The waiter came back with tongs and plucked the steak off my plate!! I have NEVER had a server remove food from my plate! We finished what was edible but will not be returning to this location or any other for that matter. Black Bear Diner is officially crossed off my list forever. Only bright side is we were given a 15% discount for returning the steak. read more

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I ordered breakfast, and it did not taste good. It also had a smell like it had been cooked in old oil. The eggs did not even taste like real eggs. The pancakes were decent but they were very thick and tough. I definitely will not order breakfast from here again. read more

me and sisters went to black bear dinner and when my sister got her food there was a hair in her food read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

I can't even put into words how incredible this restaurant is. The staff is always so kind and makes an effort to get to know their regulars. The restaurant itself is also very cozy and has a sense of comfort once you are seated. Their food is absolutely delicious(especially their pancakes and waffles)! If you are looking for a breakfast place with insanely good food please make sure to check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

The staff us nice. Easy parking. The chocolate dessert is really REALLY good. Decent prices as well. A good low key dinner place that us not a rushed experience. A good place for us. read more

Black Bear Diner proves that bigger is not necessarily better. Huge biscuits and gravy was flavorless and overly fluffy. Gravy was bland and tasteless. My dining companions eggs, sausage and hash browns was good but nothing special. Service was great. Food was mediocre at best. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

They have gotten way better since they opened, removed one star for not knowing who the waiters were as every waiter/waitress dressed differently! Food and service was great. read more

This location used to be a Denny's a couple of years ago, and I can say that Black Bear is a much better upgrade! Eats: (dinner) penne pesto with chicken. Needed salt, chicken was well cooked and juicy. Pesto is nothing special, but portions were enormous and easily can be another meal. Service is fast, food is okay, definitely coming back to try some other items. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Grilled Chicken & Pesto Pasta - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

years I have ever eaten at a counter by myself! Got to witness the interaction of management and staff with each other and guests. For regulars, they knew their names and greeted warmly. When staff arrived for a shift they were greeted. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - This is probably the 2nd time in 62 years I have ever eaten at a counter. - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

Would you like some styrofoam melted into your food? Just ordered $120 worth of breakfast and most had to go in the trash due to cheap styrofoam packaging that what must have used to be hot (but now ice cold) food melted into. Outrageously expensive for the quality and quantity of food you get. This was one of our favorite places to order from 2 years ago but it has gone majorly down hill and the obvious corners they are cutting deeply impact the quality of their food and drinks (apple juice is basically water, mold on fruit, soggy everything, items consistently missing from orders, etc.). We will never be ordering from here again. read more

Three stars for being like 1 of 2 family/truck stop style restaurants in Danville. The service can be quite slow. The food is okay. The cold chicken sandwich was bland I wouldn't order it again. The pancakes are surprisingly super fluffy and so tasty! The parking can get kinda crazy during peak hours. read more

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All the food for our table came very undercooked and disgusting, ruined some of our appetite so we asked for a refund and went elsewhere. AVOID THIS TRASH read more

Very disappointed. Took my daughter there today for breakfast. There were signs in parking lot, inside restaurant, and on the menu. The sign said steak and eggs 14.99. I ordered that for myself. Was very salty and rough. Well done when I ordered medium. Then to top it off I got receipt with steak and eggs for 24.99. I asked why am I being charged 10.00 extra when the signs clearly said steak and eggs 14.99. the manager said it was a dual mistake on both the waiter, and me. I guess they also have a ny steak and eggs as well as a. Sirloin steak and eggs. I told the waiter I wanted the special steak and eggs. Anyways, I paid the full price and told the manger what they were doing was wrong. She didn't seem to care only saying it was both me and the waiters fault. I won't be back. Also, horrible hash browns overcooked. Over easy eggs were over hard. $50.00 for me and four year olds breakfast? Awful experience. read more

It was one of those nights, car packed with the family, trying to decide where to go for dinner. We had a spot in mind but with 3 hungry kids, we needed something quick. We drove past Big Bear Diner and nostalgia hit me like a ton of bricks. I was 8 months pregnant and we had decided to go to Big Bear Diner and I REALLY enjoyed the chicken fried steak. But in those pregnant days, I enjoyed eating anything fried. So we made the turn and headed to Big Bear. 12 months post-pregnancy and trying to lose weight, the calories indicated on the menu deterred me and stupid me ordered the "grilled salmon". You don't come Here for the salmon. You go for the chicken fried steak. read more

They have a delicious beyond meat burger!!! If you get the California burger with a beyond burger patty, it will blow your mind! Their pesto salmon and French toast are also front runner winners! The food came out very quickly and staff was very friendly. Will definitely come back again! read more

Another one of my new discoveries! I live so close to one but I've always seen it as another form of "IHOP" haha. The decor at the Danville location is so nicely done. The menu in the form of a news paper is so creative and made the whole experience very unique! I ordered a biscuit with gravy and was blown away by the portion size! I literally told the waiter, "there is no way I can finish this lol." Now I know better! So if you've never been there and have already had a snack FYI, be prepared for a large portion size haha. I also really enjoyed seeing the caloric count on the menu. It's not like I was counting my calories but it was nice to see haha. The service was pretty quick and the waiters were always checking in :). read more

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We were in the mood for easy comfort food with some family in town. We were greeted by a friendly host and sat right away. The server came and took our drink order quickly and upon returning with drinks she took our order. The food came out exactly how we ordered, some sauce on the side, etc. and everything was tasted great. Prices are very reasonable, less than $20 for a dinner entree which includes soup/salad, cornbread, veggies and a potato. I was pleasantly surprised and wanted to leave a good review for the staff as we had a very nice time and we will definitely be back again. read more

My daughter and I ate here on Dec 26th around 4:30. I had the chicken tortilla soup, mickey's chicken pot pie and the corn bread. It was HORRIBLE! The tortilla soup had no flavor and one small square of chicken in it, despite it looking so good when it was served. The chicken pot pie was the same. Shredded boiled chicken, some peas, carrots and lots of mushrooms. The "flacky" crust was under cooked in the middle. We were never served our drinks, but were instead given water we didn't ask for. We did, eventually, get iced teas. The meal was so bad I asked to have it removed from the bill. Around 1:30am I had terrible stomach cramps and had to throw up. The red projectile vomiting of tortilla soup was disgusting. This morning I called to speak to the manager, but spoke with Danielle, who is, apparently a team lead. I explained this to her, but she was unwilling to listen and tried to turn the story around. I could even her her laughing about it as i spoke. I tried to explain to her that the last meal i had was a McDonalds breakfast sandwich around 9:45 that morning so i knew it wasnt that, but she was more interested in snickering about the vomiting. Being a surgical scrub nurse i dont find any of this amusing. Having to possibly miss work due to their bad food is not amusing. Stomach cramps and projectile vomiting are not amusing. Beware the Black Bear. read more

I had a Classic American Cheeseburger. The Cheeseburger is good but the fries are too salty. It really kills the business! The next time you go to Black Bear tell them you want light salt on your entree. I. Am not going here again. read more

This has got to be the worse Black Bear we've been to! The manager couldn't even get a valid gift card to go through. Since a line was forming I didn't force the issue. Not like he was unapologetic either and just told me to call the number on the card. Didn't offer any help whatsoever. Other than that food was OK, not as good as pre-pandemic but the waiter was nice enough. read more

This was our first outing to see a friend since Covid started and we're so glad we chose this spot! Scottie was such a great server; very personable and accommodating. He definitely made sure we all had enough food and coffee! We ordered the biscuits and gravy the volcano combo - both were delicious and came in perfect portions. This will be our go-to meeting spot! read more

My husband drove by and noticed Black Bear had a prime rib dinner special so stopped and got a dinner to go. He asked for medium rare and got medium. The prime rib was about 1/2" thick and 50% fat. The baked potato was hard as though it was a few days old. No horseradish or condiments. I'm sure they would not have served us this if we dined in, buts it's OK to serve poor quality food to go! Whose checking the orders? We sure won't go there for dinner. read more

Love how this place opens late; especially when I'm craving for breakfast food for late night dinner. Ordered take out here several times and they are quick and efficient. They only messed up my order once but the manager called me to notified me before I even noticed! Super nice. Food is great too! read more

I am between a 3 and a 4 star for Black Bear Diner, but am confident in my 4 star rating for the following reasons. If you know your expectations, it's easily 4 stars are the way, it is a diner, it home style (for the most part) comfort food, and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. I really enjoy being able to order breakfast during dinner time, and someone needs to remind me of this next time. The portions are very good sized. The service is really good and friendly. Parking is very easy. It is good for large groups with the big room in the back with the TV (which tonight had the impressive KC versus LA Monday night football game on). The kids love this place and ask to go back all the time. If I'm in the mood for breakfast, or lunch, or a burger, it's great. The restrooms have always been clean during my visits. We had a large group tonight and our server, forget his name, an older gentleman who has taken care of us before was once again fantastic. We noticed for that he had tables in the front, the other side of the restaurant and in the back where we were. Yet he was always on time with everything, from a check in with a smile, to our drinks and food. Great person and great service. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food. I had the new pesto salmon dish, and although it was decent, I saw a burger to the right of me (and tasted it) and breakfast to the left of me which I would have preferred either one. If you are bringing kids, and it's Monday through Thursday, have them bring a teddy bear. If so, kids under 12 eat free (per paid adult). Pretty good deal! read more

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Food is decent, service was very good... Waiter was very attentive! But one big gripe... And it seems to be a new problem. Every time we go here for breakfast, we order a dish that comes with gravy... Biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, southern scramble... And there's always too much to eat, so we ask for a box and a side of gravy to go (because they only give you a small cup of gravy with the meal), and it's NEVER been an issue. Today, the waiter went to get the gravy and was told to tell us there was a charge for a side of gravy... And it was $1.29! A $10 breakfast, and $1.29 EXTRA for gravy?? He said it was a new policy, and I said forget it. Then, we overheard a long conversation between two wait staff and a manager saying "that's the policy at all the other BBDiners" they've worked at. They also said "if a customer orders a dish that comes with sauce or gravy, and they ask for extra, you're supposed to charge them" What kind of BS policy is THAT???? Bottom line, the waiter DID give us a side of gravy, but told us on future visits we'd have to pay for it. I left him a larger tip, it wasn't the $ as much as it's the principle of the issue!! read more

Cozy, great service. Chicken fried steak benedict was excellent. Includes generous portion of hash browns and side of fruit.

Yesterday, craving a Rueben sandwich I remembered that the Denny's in Danville had changed to a Black Bear Dinner. The place was filled with managers and only one server and one busser. Got my Rueben which was excellent filled with salty corned beef and melted swiss cheese on rye bread. The sandwich came with a ton of fries that I could not and did not want to finish on account of my waistline. While standing in front of the cash register waiting to pay several employees walked by as if I was invisible. Food was good. Not open a month yet. read more

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Food was great. Michelle thank you for your wonderful service. Your customer service skills are excellent!!! A very good experience. CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK !! read more

I can't say it enough...I'm a fan of all diners and BBD is no exception. When the family is craving omelettes and pancakes at 5pm, that's where we head. They are the only place in town that serves the full menu all day and my kids love it. Are we there to watch calories? No. Are we there to indulge in the finest of epicurean journeys? No. We go to get our breakfast on and BBD isn't afraid to serve it up. Get the sweet cream pancakes and ask for the hash browns extra crispy. You're welcome. read more

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I am glad this place is here. I have been here a couple of times already just to check out the food. Classic diner fare with a large portion size. The egg scrambles are good, the hash browns are good and the waffles and good. Everything was good. But nothing was really great. The food here is heavy and quite unhealthy. So it's ok. But I need more for my food. It's a decent place but I prefer Chow or Sideboards for fresh and healthy food. 1 star for the newness 1 star for the convenience 1 star for replacing Denny's. Half a star bc it's gonna be great hungover one of these days. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

Just like the other experiences at other BBD locations. Huge quantities, decent prices, alright food and hit or miss service. A party of 6 (4 adults & 2 toddlers) of us came in on Sunday at 11 got brunch. We were greeted by the hostess, thee was a 20 minute wait. Our male server introduced himself, took out order and checked on us a few times. He did a good job. I had the Shasta scramble with egg whites, country potatoes and a biscuit. The scramble was okay, it was a little watery. The potatoes were good and the biscuit was my favorite. I rarely dislike any carb I encounter. Hubs liked the pineapple upside down pancakes. He also loves carbs maybe more than I do. He would deny it if questioned. For the 4 adults with 2 beverages our total was around $50. Not bad compared to the other places nearby. The toddlers ate from everyone's plate, cheap skates! There was a waitress that kept talking negatively under her breath while walking through the waiting area. I guess she was having a bad day. I don't think she realized or maybe she didn't care she could be heard. She kept saying that she wasn't introduced to someone. It was a big deal to her. Hope her day turned out better. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Shasta scramble w/egg whites - Diners Near Me - Danville, California

Was a little sad when Denny's closed but any regrets disappeared as soon as I ordered my first breakfast at BB Diner. The food is great, the portions are unbelievably huge and service is always really friendly. There is a reason the parking lot is packed on weekends - They are the real deal! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch today and quick it was! Michelle was so fast and efficient! Made my day with that unforgettable smile of hers! Just lights up a room! Can't wait to come back! Thanks again, Michelle! read more

Pop the champagne and put on your fat pants because Danville's BBD location, ( previously Denny's ) is now open! My boyfriend introduced me to my first BBD location in Walnut Creek. I have to say, this little mountain town diner has really taken off. We were quickly greeted and sat in a roomy booth. The service we received was great. We were checked on several times with coffee cups refilled. The food was good and on point with my experience at the other BBD franchise. I'm not sure, but I think the owner was there, a blonde lady that greeted us and when i watched her she seemed like she genuinely cared about every little thing that was going on. I think that there may be a little inconsistency based on reading some of the other reviews perhaps due to the restaurant is still new and they may be working out some kinks. BBD is honest, non fancy pants comforting diner food that will leave your belly full and you'll need an extra trip to the gym. read more

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Had a wonderful breakfast with our family. Great food and service. Our server, Michelle, was awesome!

Come here hungry. You've been warned. Came here with a big group for a graduation dinner and they accommodated us without a problem, even sat us in what looked like a private party room with no extra charge. Massive portion sizes for your money. Get the prime rib dinner as you will not be disappointed. Assorted menu so it was perfect for our diverse group as there were burgers, pastas, pancakes, sandwiches, BBQ, and salads spread throughout the table. Can't speak about the rest of the servers but Dave was awesome. Always appreciate a server with a sense of humor and asks what your taste buds are yearning for that day in order to recommend the perfect dish/sides. read more

Black Bear Diner Danville - Prime rib dinner - Diners Near Me - Danville, California