I'm very happy i took the small detour to check out this place! I ordered the KC strip steak and egg with a side of pancakes. The Steak.... it was brilliant! I'll be comparing other steak in the future to tonights main dish! So tender and the seasoning, well its at the top of my list! Too much food to eat and ill sleep well tonight. Thank you to my waitress and the person who cooked that meal; my hats off to you Im in the area for a week and definately will return :) read more

great service!! I am 8mos pregnant and was craving pancakes at 9 o'clock at night. so my husband and i showed up 20mins before closing (they close at 10p) and they served us well with a smile on their faces I was happily surprised that they didn't rush us. the ambiance was to be expected for a diner. and the food was pretty good I orderer the sweet cream pancakes and they were HUGE and moist and from the "little less" section of the menu I got 1egg,x2 slices of bacon and hash browns and it came with a giant biscuit as well. the price was reasonable and the serving size of food was massive had to tion 1/2 of it home to eat the next day. my only complaint is that my hash browns were a little under cooked that's why I took away 1 star in this review but other than that the food was good the service was great we will definitely be back. read more

I hate a Bait and Switch. We've been to this restaurant several time and we never have been able to get the Prime Rib "Special". We usually arrive at 1800 or so and wait 45 minutes to be seated. Usually before 1900 we order. The restaurant is open until 2100. When we try to order the Prime Rib "Special", we're always told they just ran out, no matter what time it is. We finally brought this up to the manager and when we did two other couples heard us complaining and said that they always have the same problem. The waitress will always "up sell" us to something more expensive. Bait and Switch. The be fair, the waitresses are very nice, but don't ask the host anything about the menu or restaurant, because they won't know and don't care. Lol. They won't even attempt to get you an answer. Before I wrap this, the fish fry on Friday is awful. You are served over sized fish sticks, over breaded and over cooked. The Turkey Club is good, as are the mashed potatoes. The bottom line is don't hustle your customers!!! P.S. B- at the BBB. Life is Amazing read more

Black Bear Diner Independence - Bait and Switch. Very few "Specials" available. - Diners Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Ok, I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal in Black Bear Diner. I had the California omelette with Chicken Sausage Links which was excellentthe quality, the price is reasonable. Ideal for those who want a romantic night out. There was also plenty of room for bigger groups. read more

amazing food great dessert Jenna was an incredible server will definitely will be coming back again especially for the dessert

steak so tough could not eat a single piece. managers idea of making it right was to give a veterans discount.....$3 off of the $20 meal. what a joke. I paid 20 for a salad and a small bowl of mac & cheese because I couldn't even eat a single piece of the steak. only bright spot was the waitress. she was amazing. (she was so embarrassed by managements handling of situation that I tipped her extra) read more

Love the food... so good nice and clean . I can eat there everyday . on my way back today

My husband and I have gone to the Independence Black Bear Diner several times on spontaneous occasions. We found the menu to offer something delicious and beautifully presented to the table every time we have been there. The wait staff is knowledgeable of what food they offer and are ready with suggestions. I do believe, however, their offerings are a bit pricey for local diners. read more

We were seated really quickly, but it took 20 minutes to get drinks and then then we only got our cups refilled once. The meatloaf was just different than what we are usually used to. It had carrots, celery, etc in it and was covered in brown gravy. Just different and a weird taste combination. Husband got chicken fried steak. It was doused in white gravy so much that the chicken was a little soggy. French fries were cold. Server was not pleasant to deal with, unfortunately. read more

I was very disappointed. The chicken fried steak look like it had best choice on the label. definitely frozen. Two friends didn't care for their meals either. Quality of food does not relate to the price. The server was very nice. Won't go back. read more

I gave this place a try the first week they were open and would have to say I was less than impressed. I went here for breakfast and they were not very busy about 6 of us in the place. I had 2 eggs over medium with bacon and a sweet cream pancake. First I had to fund my server after the food was served because the silverware on the table was missing a fork. All of my food was overcooked as the eggs were overheard and the pancake although it had a good flavor was chewy and almost crunchy. The bacon on the other hand was crispy just how I like it. I know this place was still in training as I heard the cook ask numerous questions about menu items they were trying to cook. I haven't given up on this place yet I will give it another try after they have gotten all the mishaps worked out and the learning curve is over. Worth a second try before I give up on this restaurant. read more

Black Bear Diner Independence - Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Independence, Missouri

I hope people realize the negative reviews are basically because they went the first few days. We went Saturday. Night , waited 45 minutes but the text telling you where you are in line makes it move fast. The place seems kind of small, not that many tables. Our service was great , we loved the cornbread muffin, reminded me of Tippins cornbread. Salads were good , I had chicken fried steak and loved that you can get a small portion which was just Perfect and very good ! My husband had the salmon And said it was good too. The breakfast menu looks good, they serve it all day long. Try it out read more

The servers and how they treat their teammates was horrific. I was I'm eating and overhead a server talk to her peer as if she had all power and put down the other girl terribly. This was around 4 pm. I'd hope management did something about this. read more

Absolutely great!!!! Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. And great place for families! We will be back very soon! Lots and lots of choices! This is a must stop at! Cu read more

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How can you not love a place that offers breakfast all day? They offer a varied menu with typical breakfast fare: eggs, pancakes, waffles, etc. They also offer some interesting and unique choices. I opted for a delicious-sounding Veggie Hash. 2 eggs any style (I chose poached) Hash of bell-pepper, onion, mushroom, avocado, diced red potato on a bed of fresh spinach with cherry tomatoes and wheat toast. I asked for no bell peppers and the dish was absolutely as delicious as it sounded. (530 calories) On the way out I noticed some very tempting baked fruit bowls in the bakery case. I didn't get one, but they are at the top of my radar for next time. I appreciate the menu printing the calorie count clearly for those who want to know. The wait staff was friendly, attentive and efficient. Prices are moderate and about what is expected. Only negative is a bit of a tiny parking area within the midst of several commercial businesses. Overall, an exceedingly positive experience and I'll gladly return to Black Bear Diner. read more

How to define this place? I'll start by noting that this chain has identified every conceivable bear-related concept imaginable and incorporated it somewhere in there restaurant and/or menu. Kitsch would not be an inappropriate descriptor in this case. Who knew we had so many different references to bears in our lives? You'll be reminded if you eat there. That said, their food was excellent, the staff friendly and informative and the restaurant was clean including the restrooms. Portions were large. Three of us all had something different and all were well prepared. Breakfast menu is available all day. -And they have huckleberry ice cream that was delicious! It's a nice, relaxed, friendly, casual place with good food. What's not to like about that? read more

Yummy wonderful food , great service and just an enjoyable place to go too for dinner or breakfast. read more

Black Bear Diner Independence - Diners Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Friendly staff. Excellent food service. Will most definitely come back again very soon!!!

Fun decor, helpful staff, great menu. Unfortunately my dinner was lukewarm. Tasty, but not hot. Manager offered a replacement meal, but we declined. read more

OMG total comfort food. I had the chicken fried steak and my hubby had the Bob bear burger. Yulunda was our server. She was great! Knew the menu inside and out. The food, service, and day core were wonderful. Can't wait to eat there again. read more

One of our favorite places and a go to for us for breakfast and dinner the service is well trained and are very experienced. You may have a wait but it's worth it read more

Omg!! Love , love this restaurant! The food is excellent, and lots of it ... You absolutely get plenty of food for a great price. The staff is excellent!! My wife and I go to this restaurant at least 1-2 times a week . This is out go to place . Everyone needs go try it , then you will know what I mean . The fried chicken is to die for! It's not oily and not a lot of flour . The prime beef is also yummy, I know you can have breakfast all day there .. I feel everything on the menu is pretty good with the exception of the fried fish. read more

I really hate when I have a bad first experience cause then I definitely don't go back. This past Tuesday I decided to use my coupon that was sent to me for my free breakfast entree. I bought a fruit cup for $5 and some change, I get half way down the highway to see my fruit cup is not in the bag. I called the store and told them I maybe able to come back later and get what I paid for, the lady told me she leaves at 3.. She didn't give me a receipt so now if I go in the store and say something I know they won't accommodate me because I wasn't given a receipt but anyways..not impressed with black bear diner read more

We used to be regular customers since there's great breakfast and dinner, reasonable price. The manager was very rude and falsely accused us of stealing bear slippers even though we had a receipt. He tacked on a $30 charge, and refused to remove it or apologize. We haven't been back since. read more

This place had a shoulder to shoulder packed front waiting room, and in the time I waited I watched 10+ parties leave because of an hour wait time, just to find out that the large booths with thick tall dividers were still half closed. They are piling everyone up in the waiting room instead of seating them in the well divided dining room. I ordered the salmon. It was not salmon, but fish, and it was so over cooked I could not even eat it. The waitress said our food took so long to come out because the salmon takes a long time cook? This confused me because usually it is just seared? But they cooked the crap out of it that's for sure. read more

Black Bear Diner Independence - Salmon - Diners Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Was seated at this restaurant and sat for 15 minutes while several servers walked by never acknowledging us. We finally got up and left. Will never go to this establishment again. read more

WOW. We ordered this through DoorDash and I am SO impressed. This was amazing! Three of us ordered two items each and passed around. Very happy! read more

the fish and chips meal was what I ordered. It was great with the vinegar but the coleslaw on the side was dry. My friend ordered a burger. They claim the burger was good but not anything special. The service was amazing and where quick and reactive. read more

I got the grizz and was asked pancakes or waffle, I chose the waffle & was charged $4.00 extra. No big deal After pointing it out the older "manager" she came and told me it was a upcharge though i said i wouldnt of got it knowingly X2. She then proceeds to aggressively take my waffle and storm off without bringing anything in place of the waffle.. The food is good but the manager is Salty.. read more

COVID restrictions very lose. Masks seldom cover nose & mouth. Reusing dessert menus. Waitress had fresh food enroute to another table, grabbed our dirty dinner plates in one arm & then delivered the fresh food. Pulled more dirty dishes along with an empty water pitcher. Dropped off dirty dishes while holding the pitcher & then without missing a step refilled it on the drink station ready to return to refill water in the dining room. Clearly no idea about cross contamination during a pandemic. read more

The service the food the ambience of the restaurant and the waitress all was awesome so I want to give the waitress a generous kudos and I want to say God bless you read more

Great service on a busy Saturday! Food was wonderful and everything that we ordered was accurate!

Yummy, big portions and very nice atmosphere. Orange juice is a must. Also would recommend checking out their bakery

Called in our order for pick up. When we arrive to pick it up they couldn't find the order so they re-cook it. And wait another 20 minutes. The older lady at the register was very rude. Food was amazing as usual but that lady at the register has got to go. read more

Absolutely the best! They have it all from Pancakes to the crunchest fried chicken. The service is always great the restaurant is clean, and the food is outstanding! You can even go here for a burger and a beer. read more

Great diner experience! Good service and heaping plates of food

They advertise oatmeal on their menu. We go there several times a week for breakfast. This morning was the third morning that they have been out of oatmeal. We were there around 7 AM. You would think that they would be able to make more. But they said they could not. read more

Three of us had a late lunch there today. Daughter had the meaty omelet served with hash browns and a giant biscuit. She said it was very tasty. The omelet had bacon, ham, and sausage inside. The granddaughter ordered the open face turkey sandwich with delicious mashed potatoes and turkey gravy covered it all. Yum. I had a Ruben sandwich with sweet potato fries also yum. The servings were so large each of us carried out half of our meals. Our server, Penny, was courteous and friendly. She kept our glasses full the entire time. Our only negative was we were seated close to the busy serving center where orders were being loudly called out. Way to noisy!! The orders appeared on a monitor for them to view, yet they yelled out the orders. ‍‍ read more

Been to black bear diner a couple times , the first time was in Colorado Springs Colorado, just thought it was ok , wasn't anything special just ok ... I think it's way over priced ! When I came last week I ordered the stuffed French Toast with black Berry and I didn't really care for it and it was over 13.00 which is way too expensive, the classic was 9 something and that's what I was originally going to order but the waitress talked me into getting the other , wasn't a fan at all! Not her fault cause I ordered it . The waitress was fun and very friendly and place very clean & very attentive to us ! read more

Waiting over an hour is unacceptable due to poor staffing. Bounced over to Corner Cafe and got great service and food