We had a great visit. Food was good and friendly staff. We will visit again. The ambiance is so cute with the bears everywhere. The food is what you would expect from a diner. A fun little stop. *****update***** A few years later we came back for birthday breakfast! And what fun! They made birthday bear pancakes! What a great memory. Thank you! read more

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Stopped in after 4th Grade graduation to have brunch. Hostess sat us down then forgot to tell the waiter we were at his table so we sat for over 5 minutes before someone showed up. Service got better somewhat after that. Ordered Rye toast got white toast with no butter on it. Bear claw french toast was okay but hard to cut thru because the egg mixture was burnt on the bottom and stuck to the plate. Wife had the Little lite breakfast omelette with grits it was an okay meal nothing to rave about. I had the Meat Lovers Omelette with the long hash browns, plenty of eggs and meat for sure, potatoes were not seasoned at all and just bland again nothing to rave about. This was my first and probably my last time at this restaurant. Sammie our waiter did well, never came back to see if we wanted more coffee and drinks. Need to pick it up if you are concerned about your customers read more

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Came here with a colleague on Monday morning and both ordered the Steak & Egg Daily Special. There was a banner outside advertising it for approximately $11 (before taxes). The steak was of great quality, we were both very impressed. The entire meal itself was phenomenal. Service was great. The vibe felt like I was in a Bass Pro Shop type environment. Highly recommend! read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Steam & Eggs Daily Special - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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I came here for breakfast and ordered an orange juice and egg Benedict. The orange juice did taste like freshly squeezed oj as stated. The eggs were poached perfectly where they were gooey when open. The hollandaise was good. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Overall a solid breakfast diner! read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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Best breakfast around! My daughter loved the one in New York and had to go here when she saw it. There will be a wait for seats unless you're lucky. The most I waited was 15mins. It's worth it so don't let the wait time scare you. You can dine in or order pick up. We dined in and were seated in 10mins. The server was amazing and the service was fast once seated. The came out hot. Which is a supper plus. Most restaurants the food is warm but not hot. I loved how the bear theme is throughout the restaurant. It has its own parking lot and family friendly restaurant. It was just as great as the one in New York. The prices are affordable and sizes are large. read more

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I've been to Black Bear Diner a few times now and somehow keep dragging new people with me every visit . One of my friends who has lived here for years had never been, and after trying it she said she found herself a new favorite spot. That alone deserves some credit. I try something different every time I go, and honestly, I've never been disappointed. The portions are solid, the food comes out hot, and they do have mimosas -- which, if you've read any of my other reviews, you already know is a big deal for me . These sunny-side-up eggs in the picture even made me question my usual scrambled-with-cheese order. They were that pretty. I've also had great servers every single visit. Friendly, attentive, and quick -- even when the place is full. One thing to note: this is not a vegan or vegetarian-friendly restaurant. This is a pork establishment. Even the chicken sausage is wrapped in pork casing, so keep that in mind if you have dietary restrictions. Overall, Black Bear Diner is reliable, hearty, and always hits the spot. Definitely one of those places you can count on for classic comfort food and an easy brunch with friends. read more

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This place gave me faith in Chicken Fried Steak! I have never liked CFS, it's always tough, it's always mostly burnt breading, it's just never good. For some reason, I was craving it here while we were here, and I'm so glad I ordered it! It was fork tender, juicy, and delicious. The biscuits and gravy were also very good. The sweet cream pancakes were fluffy and you could taste the sweet cream in them. We were really happy with our food. Portions were large and food was great. Service was prompt, overall great experience. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs with a delicious fluffy biscuit - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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Service from the first waitress Scarlett was completely horrible. I asked for a pack of crackers and she refused to bring them after asking her 3 times so I had to go and ask another waitress for them. She had no problem with the other tables of white customers. I'm a highly decorated veteran that serve my country for over 30 years and I refuse to be treated like a second class citizen when I'm spending my money. On a bright note Liz started serving us and she was amazing. read more

If I could rate with zero stars, I would. Why is it so hard to get a TOASTED English muffin right? If I want it toasted well, the cooks put it on the griddle, even when I specifically ask for it to not be (and the wait staff puts a note in the order). The food is okay otherwise, but after giving this place several chances to properly TOAST bread, no one cares enough to make sure it's done right. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - English muffin browned on the griddle - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Service was quick and our server was great. They give military discounts. Great for breakfast. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Waffle - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Food is good, but what happened to the seating greeter? Three times we have stood for longer than reasonable waiting to be seated. Wish they could go back to the way it was when they first opened. Spend your $$ at the other restaurants within a couple of miles! Our waitress seemed like it was a chore to wait on us. read more

Good parking, great atmosphere and service. Food average. Ruben sand over cooked and dry.

ORDER THE ORANGE JUICE, it's fresh squeezed and delicious. Bacon is thick cut, pancakes are big, hash browns were well done. A bear lovers dream. Stuffies and clothes available for purchase. Friendly staff. Large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Bear decor covers the walls. Even on a busy Saturday morning, food came out quick and delicious. We sat at the counter and the stools are a little far from the counter so we had to really lean forward and sit on the edge of our seats so probably not suitable for small children. I wish there were hooks below the counter to hang a handbag. The bathroom was messy, unfortunately...I think someone peed all over the floor and toilet paper was not in the dispensers, loose sitting atop the holder. read more

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Old country log cabin style look with booths and tables and chairs reminds me of a 60's diner. Pictures of BLACK BEARS all over the walls. A jukebox playing with oldies. Donna was my server and she was just a country delight. She had me laughing. The food I had the BIRTHDAY special, RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS PANCAKES Best I've eaten in years. The scrambled eggs too hard, the hash browns over cooked with NO seasoning. I'm not bashing this place, I'm just giving my honest opinions and YES! I let "Donna" my server know about the food. I took pictures this time read more

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The burger was amazing. The strawberry lemonade was pretty much water with a hint of strawberry. The oreo pie was not good either. Had to chase down the server because they never came to the table. read more

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Portions are huge and bacon is good. Eggs were overcooked, hash browns soggy, and service was slow. Overpriced. overll its okay.

The best and only breakfast spot I'll eat at when visiting Texas. Every time I visit, the service has always been very good. The food is always well prepared and good. You definitely get your money's worth. The restaurant is very casual. When you walk in, you'll find way to buy souvenirs from key chains to plush stuff bears to remember your visit and time in the restaurant. If you ever come across a Black Bear Diner, make sure you stop in and give them a try! read more

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First time dinning here, wait wasn't too bad service was good and food came out nice and hot read more

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Very cute decor before you enter and inside! They sell bear merchandise in the front and there is a jukebox playing music. I placed a pick up order for breakfast and ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, a waffle, and cold brew. Food was good, just your typical breakfast. I thought the bear imprint on the waffle was a nice touch. Coffee was good too. Next time I'm in town I will try lunch or dinner. read more

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The food was delicious and the cinnamon French toast was looking really good. My husbandand I were really enjoying our breakfast until I went to get a taste of my husband's French toast. There was a long black hair in the French toast. A real turn off. It happened in front of the server. Which by the way Sammy was excellent, he was on point. He went and told his manager. He came out and apologized for the hair. Then proceeded to say I don't know how it could have happened. No one in the kitchen has long black hair. Then looked at me. Yes i have dark brown short hair. Which I took as him insinuating that we may have possibly done it. I promise you we weren't looking for a free meal. I had just finished doing a fast for a procedure I had done earlier. So I was hungry. I'm sure it broke him to give us $4 off our $40 meal. Other than that incident everything else was pretty good. Thank you again Sammy. read more

This place hasn't been there long, my mother had seen it and wanted to go. We did get seated immediately the waitress did come over and asked if we wanted something to drink. Once she brought the drinks back we placed our food order. While waiting on our food the hostesses would drop items on the floor( a orange slice that fell off of a customers plate and some napkins) Other servers just walked past it and nobody picked them up Y'all we had to wait an hour for our food I ordered meatloaf, mashed potatoes and broccoli. Not sure what kind of meatloaf it was all I know it was not good at all, the broccoli was mushy (over cooked) I didn't even try the mashed potatoes my food did not look appealing at all. The waitress was not attentive we had to keep asking her for things ( silverware, plates for the muffins, napkins, refill on a beverage, didn't like the service either. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and broccoli - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

love this spot! always a great time. good food, nice and clean restaurant, staff is always super attentive. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Homemade Crispy Onion Topped Meatloaf - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Recently visited family in Killeen TX and found a great diner location. That serves breakfast all day for those that like to sleep in. The Black Bear diner in Harker Hight's is in my opinion the best breakfast location in the area. You get your money's worth of food and the service is outstanding. If your ever in the area I recommend giving this place a visit you will not be disappointed! read more

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Good food and service but employee (kitchen staff) did not wash hands after taking a #2.

Had an early dinner here after moving all day. Nice inside with an open floor plan and wood through out. Very friendly staff and attentive to our needs. Had chorizo breakfast burrito, chicken and waffles, and chicken bacon ranch wrap. Food was just what you would expect at a diner. Overall our group was happy with orders, except the chicken bacon wrap had very, very, very little chicken in it. More of a salad wrapped in a tortilla. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

This is our favorite restaurant , and our favorite waitress Jamie is awesome and nobody can beat her !

Good service, good food, great feel. One never goes away hungry from Black Bear. We had the blackened salmon and the California omelet, and were too full for dessert. Would eat here if we pass this way again. read more

Pretty disappointing experience. Seems to be a total lack of management or standards. The host is the only person bussing tables. Wiping down tables with dirty towels and storing it in with the menus then grabbing silverware to seat us. The servers were all scrambling. Coffee a biscuits were the only two redeeming items. Hash browns and breakfast potatoes were cold...from the fridge cold not heated properly. The over medium eggs were barely over easy, a the omelet must have sat for a while being just warm. My first and last trip to this franchise. read more

We are here for lunch. Looks like they are short staff tables were not bussed. Floor not very clean. Had to wait to be seated and also to order. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food was good cooked perfectly. Over all a year later. What I expected as far as service and food is still great. Update: they got the cook to our burgers wrong. Mine was med rare and I got well done. Husband got my med rare burger. They cooking me another one. But I am getting thirsty. ( gastric sleeve) read more

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The service was nice but the dinner food was not very good. My mash potatoes were cool, but the beans were piping hot. I feel like breakfast may be where it's at as his pancakes were good. Next time we will do burgers or breakfast. The waitress was very nice although she did forget my husbands salad. read more

Excellent service,great food,and a wonderful vibes were had by my family and I at Black Bear Diner this morning. Thank you!

I really want to give Black Bear a better rating - I really do! However, service is sometimes hit or miss. Sometimes when we go, the staff is awesome! Sometimes, not so much... Food is really good, however, don't ask for a well toasted English muffin! The last 10+ times we've asked for a well toasted English Muffin were misses several times over... My wife has pretty much given up on ordering anything toasted. read more

Great service, it was very busy. Loved the food selection. I've always loved going to Black Bear in California and super glad they are here in Killeen as well. read more

DoorDash Order: First, let's start with the biscuit; the saying is true: everything is bigger in Texas. Lol! Not only is the biscuit big, but the portion size is big. The Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs were cooked to perfection. They were delicious and yummy indeed. I'll definitely order from this place again. read more

Black Bear Diner Harker Heights - BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs* (2520-2580 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

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me and my sister were doing our sisters dates for breakfast here... one week the service was ok... the next week I left in tears. From food not being cooked right.. to dirty dishes just all around heart breaking. read more

Food was plentiful and many options! Coffee was good, also offering ice coffee. Service was fast and plenty of seating. Pricing was on point for the amount you get. Try it next time! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Everything was very good. Service was wonderful also. We found a new home for breakfast.

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was attentive and friendly, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Additionally, the establishment had a welcoming ambiance and was impeccably clean, creating a pleasant atmosphere for all diners. read more

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The food was great. The service was great! I ordered the steak and eggs, simple I know, but it's a great way to see if a restaurant can make a simple meal great, and the really did. The New York strip was cooked just right and my eggs were perfectly cooked over easy. I also ordered the fruit as a side and they served freshly chopped fruit. The homemade biscuits were also very good and HUGE! Im definitely going back. read more

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Came in and was tended to! The server we had was amazing!! So sad we didn't get her name. The french toast and bacon were amazing! The steak and eggs were good! Would not recommend getting the hashbrowns it wasn't that great! Would overall come back! read more