I wanted to thank Black Bear Diner and Catering for providing a delicious breakfast and excellent service for our end-of-the-school-year staff celebration. The breakfast was wonderful, and everything was well prepared and organized. Elizabeth from the catering department was so thoughtful and made our event truly memorable. Our staff truly enjoyed the meal, and we appreciate the professionalism and friendliness of your team. Thank you for helping make our event special and for contributing to a great way to celebrate the end of a successful school year. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you again! Nancy read more

Food and portions were good. Happy with my meal. The service was great. Our waitress Juanita kept checking in. Couldn't get my drink to half full even if I tried. read more

great service! answered all my questions. The food was cooked perfectly. Will be sure to stop here after my next round of golf.

Wife and I came in for breakfast and what a great service we received from our waitress Juanita. Very attentive no need to ask for coffee refills or getting the bill. She can read our minds. And the food arrives fast with fresh ingredients and tasty. Highly recommended if you are in the area. read more

Black Bear diner is what it is...an All American diner that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. It's one of those staples in Milpitas like Mil's Diner. It has its longevity and is one of the typical go-to places after church on a Sunday to share a meal with family. The food is so-so. Nothing to write home about but not bad either. It's your typical diner food, much like Denny's. I've never had trouble finding seating here even when they are busy. It's one of those places that have a special place in my heart since it's been around so long and I've had many family gatherings here. Prices are acceptable. Parking lot on site. read more

Black Bear Diner Milpitas - Chicken 'N Waffle - Diners Near Me - Milpitas, California

First time coming back here after so long and I was very impressed with how big our portions of food was compared to the other location we dined at. Myself & two other coworkers decided to come here after getting off of work. Our server Juanita was patient, sweet, superb on taking our orders down. My coworker was mind blown when she automatically came back with another glass of water before asking. I was just surprised by the portion of the pancakes and was expecting just a normal sized pancake you see at other breakfast diners. I look forward coming back here to try other items on the menu. read more

Black Bear Diner Milpitas - NY steak & eggs with country potatoes and pancakes - Diners Near Me - Milpitas, California

I kid you not, the lady that served my table is the sweetest lady ever! I came for the unlimited fish fry thinking I can eat several fish, however, I was proven wrong as I was only able to make it to round two. That was a lot more fish than I anticipated! Thank you! read more

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great service from Juanita welcoming, breakfast was great. My "cubs" finished the meals. read more

Black Bear Diner Milpitas - Black bear coffee mug - Diners Near Me - Milpitas, California

I go to Black bear once every 10 years and it's still nice. I feel like I'm in Tahoe when I'm inside, which is the best! Relaxing nature vibes. Our wait staff Juanita today was very kind and attentive! We got our orders and food quickly and enjoyed a nice breakfast. I tried cinnamon roll French toast which was very fun. The center of the roll was still gooey, and it came with a little icing on top. Yum! read more

Black Bear Diner Milpitas - Back: Mini volcano Front: Bear's Choice build your own breakfast - Diners Near Me - Milpitas, California

First of all--Good Morning! Next, I was so hungry and craving grits on my hour long commute to work that I thought about Black Bear. I came in and was instantly greeted, led to a table of my choosing and then immediately welcomed by Juanita, my service professional. I took some hot tea, which was served so fast--thank you Juanita! I then placed my desired order--GRITS, and also some biscuits with gravy, but let's be serious, I'm here for the grits. I wish I could teach folks how to properly make grits. I go for a new breakfast spot constantly in Milpitas area, just searching for yummy grits. #hardtofind Anyway, apart from my grits not meeting the expectations, Juanita did! I told her I was in a rush and she delivered. Fast service, fast food, fast check and such a sweetie. I'd come back just for her service. But not for the grits lol read more

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Juanita is an amazing waiter!!! She helped me decide what I wanted. Got me the very last bag of Earl Grey tea. All with a smile on her face! Thank you, Juanita! read more

This was my first time visiting this place. I think it's a solid option when you're craving diner food. The portions are large and well-seasoned. One of its best features is that it makes its own hot sauces. All three are flavorful and vary in spiciness. I didn't take many pictures because I was honestly focused on enjoying the food. It's worth noting that the maple syrup served with the pancakes is warm, adding an extra touch of flavor. The location is spacious and clean, although parking is limited. The staff members are very friendly. read more

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

Juanita was the best ! No complaints, very attentive and as always our food was so yummy

Waited a long time to be seated and an hour for our food to come out cold. Fries weren't fully cooked. Waitress was really sweet but other than that terrible experience wouldn't recommend this location they need more staff and more experienced cooks. read more

I took my Mom here for lunch on our way to a family event. As we walked in, the manager (dark haired guy) I assumed, greeted us and asked how we were. I mentioned casually it was my Mom's birthday and he greeted her happy one. Our server was Sandra and she was super friendly. She told us to take our time looking at menu while she got our drinks. It's an extensive menu with lots to choose from. We placed our orders and Sandra was so detailed in answering questions and explaining choices with our meals. The restaurant has that cozy diner feel with bear decor everywhere. We went around St. Patrick's Day and they had a special menu. I ended going off that menu and had the Corned Beef and Cabbage. It also included Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Veggies. It was really good, I enjoyed it and it was a good size portion. My Mom had a Patty Melt with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy as her side and she liked it. We were finished eating, waiting for our check when Sandra came with a bowl of Ice Cream with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles and a candle on top, and was singing Happy Birthday. What a nice surprise! Obviously the manager mentioned the birthday to her. She was so kind, really gave my Mom a heartfelt birthday greeting. Fantastic meal and kudos to the manager and Sandra for their amazing customer service. read more

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Juanita was my server ! Always kept my coffee HOT which is something I really look at ! And food was amazing as always .. great service ! Will be coming back ! read more

Wow! What great service and good food. We had a large party larger than 45 people, and they took care of us. They got us our food and Bills right away everything was taken care of. COCO our waitress was great and took very good care of us. I definitely recommend coming. read more

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Loved the food! Juanita was amazing!! She was super attentive and really nice. ..........

The family wanted to come here so here we are. We have a location where we live but needless to say I didn't enjoy it. Perhaps, I ordered the wrong thing. So here we are now and I wanted to give it a second try. On the day that we dinned there was plenty of comfy booths available. When we were seated our server arrived right away. Her name was Coco and she was helpful, and sweet. We ordered a little bit of everything. I ordered the veggie omelette with the potatoes and rye bread. My husband and sister-in-law ordered French toast. My husband had the bread pudding French toast. My husband and sister-in-law devoured their food and they really enjoyed it. I did not enjoy mine and only ate half. The food lacked seasoning. It just may be my taste buds. Thank you Black Bear diner. read more

Good service and food for breakfast. Coffee was good too. Surprising as usually many breakfast places have sub par coffee.

Very fast, food came out in less then 5mins. The staff was pleasant. My server was Juanita she was great quick, came to my table regularly.

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Great place for a hearty brunch , food ambience and service were all great @juanita even got a free French toast for the kid

We were seated right away. The ambiance was like an old school diner. Our waitress Coco was ready and eager to take our orders. We decided on 1 order 3 Pancakes, 2 orders of the Mini Volcano & Bear's Choice with Pancakes. The food was served hot and tasty. We will be back when we're in the area. read more

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Juanita was an absolute pleasure to have as our server! From the moment we sat down, she was attentive and welcoming without ever making us feel rushed. Our drinks were refilled before we even had to ask, our food came out promptly, and she checked in at just the right moments throughout the meal. Her warm, friendly attitude made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. It's clear she takes real pride in her work. We'll definitely be asking for her section next time we visit! read more

Employees are nice but corporate has too many illogical rules like not allowing me to swap One single .02 cent pancake for two eggs on a meal. That's what happens when companies get too top heavy and hire a bunch of Morons who can't use their heads to be in charge. read more

Great food and excellent service! Juanita was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome.

Worst "corned beef hash" ever! A bunch of dried out corned beef on top of a few tiny cubes of flavorless potatoes. "Buttered" toast was equally as dry. Scrambled eggs were just OK, and the fried potatoes were dry, cold, and fairly tasteless. I was pretty much ignored once my bland meal was served. Then there was a payment device that lost the connection, and since I couldn't get anyone's attention, I paid with what cash I had. Fortunately, there I didn't have enough for much of a tip. Overall, a totally a disappointing experience! Giving one star is actually pushing it. read more

The wife and I went there on the May 22 /26. I had the meatloaf and the wife had the pot roast. Both were so smothered with thick gravy you could not see the meat. My meatloaf was so thin maybe 3/8 inch, last time more than a half inch or more one slice was a quarter inch. My salde was great muffin. The wife's pot-roast was shredded no big chunks and so much gravy it was sickening not like the large servings I remember. Great chowder and muffin. This is not what I remember BIG BEAR DINNER was like. The service and the restaurant inside was great. read more

Our waitress was excellent. She was on the job so courteous well polite we are impressed. She is another reason. We will be back soon. Thank you Juanita. ! read more

juanita did provide excellent service. I will be back again. Highly recommended. Thanks read more

Very hearty portions for brunch and everything was cooked nicely. Top-notch service from Juanita, who frequently checked on how our meal was going. Rather tight bench seating which felt a tad more snug after such a hefty meal! Otherwise, will definitely recommend and return. read more

Juanita was the best we appreciate her kindness and service. Food was excellent. Everything was perfect

Juanita provided us with excellent service from start to finish! Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Their positive attitude and great customer service. read more

Food was ok. No butter on the toast. Good service very friendly. Place reminds me of a hunting lodge in the mountains.

Juanita is the best and was very kind and on top of all the tables she assisted with a warm smile!! She deserves a raise. Black Bear is always a winner - whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Thanks again Juanita!! read more

Juanita was excellent with providing ample service to make my first time at a Black Bear in over a decade well beyond what I expected. Definitely recommend having her care for you when coming to dine in. read more

Nice laidback relaxing spot for breakfast. Self sitting, took a while to get the payment made. Food is pretty good - I ordered the meat lover omelette and they do offer nice yummy hot sauce. Friendly staffs, kept the coffee filled. Traditional American breakfast. Safe spot to pick for meeting up with coworker or friends if you don't know what everyone likes. Offers parking. read more

Not great, we got there late into the morning rush on Father's Day. Seemed like they didn't have enough staff on hand to meet the high demand. Took too long to get our order in and too long to get our food. They messed up the order too. Missing items and bringing the wrong items. Then the food itself, while plentiful, was very much on par with Deny's quality. Prices aren't terrible but I'd rather spend a few extra bucks for better food quality and service. read more

There were about 20 of us so he came here for a good time with good food Portions as always, a huge with a large variety of food. I got the chicken fried steak that also came with vegetables, salad and mashed potatoes. Ordered a side of onion rings and a mocha shake. I topped it off with a huge bread pudding that was very good. Service was good and efficient read more

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