This is my favorite restaurant is pretty good and Victor as a server is the best server in the Bay area. I'll be back soon :)

The food here is exactly what you imagine, huge plates, home cooked style. Benedict was perfectly cooked and plates are picture worthy. Well worth the money! Server was delightful and attentive, we loved the feel here, very homey and comfortable. Would absolutely come around again read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - The GRIZZ (1530-1590 cal) White Cheddar Mac & Cheese (420 cal) Bacon Avocado Benedict (850 cal) Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We got take out from this place and we called it home in for pick up and when we got there 45 minutes later it still wasn't ready Then we got our food and it was cold The turkey was cold the mash potatoes were cold and we had just got it Don't they cook their food so it is hot when picked up? Very disappointing experience Won't eat here again read more

Delicious, welcoming, and friendly. I stopped in for breakfast on Monday morning, and the place was very calm. I was a bit concerned but within 20 minutes, it got busy. I was taken care of by Emilee and she was fantastic. Along with the guy in the kitchen, they had the restaurant flowing at a great pace and no one was forgotten about. I had the one biscuit and gravy and I added two eggs. Delicious! The gravy had a good flavor, the food was hot, and my stomach was satisfied. My only concern, the bacon wasn't crispy enough, it was a bit wimpy. It had a good flavor so that was good. Sadly, no pictures of it, I was to hungry! read more

I was here for a presentation. Parking was abundant. Service from the door to the end of the visit was kind and courteous. The lodge feeling was very comforting. Food is diner style in that it features breakfast and dinner plates with various cream pies displayed in the front case as you enter. read more

See all

This black bear diner location is magnificent. Always being served by the kindest, and most patient people. The food is always cooked to perfection, comes out quick, and we never feel rushed. I've been to the black bear in Oakley and Pleasanton and they are both exceptional quality!! read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Hashbrowns & eggs - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

Came here for Sunday brunch and figured it was a good time to finally try this spot. Parking was super easy since it is part of a larger complex. When we walked in there was a short line to put our name down, but the wait was only about five minutes at 10 am. The restaurant itself has very cozy diner vibes. Once we were seated we got our menus right away. I ordered the chicken sausage egg white scramble with hash browns and gluten free toast which was a small extra charge. The food was fine but definitely felt more like quantity over quality. Nothing bad, just not very memorable. They bring the check to you and you pay up front. The whole experience felt very quick and in and out. Overall it was an okay spot. Convenient and easy but probably not a place I would go out of my way for again. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Chicken sausage scramble - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time at this location. It's easy to get to since it's close to the freeway, and there's lots of parking available. My husband and I came for a late dinner and ordered the Chicken Avocado Club Sandwich and Tri-Tip Dip Sandwich. For our sides we got French Fries and Mac & Cheese. Our food came out pretty quick and we each enjoyed our food. There was a good amount of flavor and filling in each of our sandwiches. Fries were hot and the Mac & Cheese was nice and thick. Service overall was average. Cleanliness could be better. When taken to our table there were food crumbs on both sides of the booth seats. There was no way that you didn't see the food crumbs on the seating, and the employee didn't take us to another table nor did he have the seating wiped down. So instead I took the napkins from our silverware setting and dusted off the food crumbs myself. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Tri-Tip Dip - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

Food was good breakfast food. Service could be faster or slightly more attentive. Ambiance was casual and same as every Black Bear Diner I have been to. I wished it could be slightly brighter inside. Parking was easy, with 10 spots of so at both sides of the restaurants. Also at the end sharing some parking spots with a local motel. Will come again. read more

See all

Been coming to this restaurant for a long time. Food is always consistent - taste, quantity, and quality. You can always expect that if you have been dining at Black Bear Diner before. Staff are friendly and courteous. They are helpful and all of them greet you with a warm friendly smile. You feel good dining at this restaurant. This visit was having breakfast with my wife. We enjoyed it. read more

See all

Very classic diner with a relaxed ambiance. Lots of classic breakfast options as well as some house specials. I've never been disappointed the several times I have gone here and the service is excellent. Also a good price point! Would definitely recommend read more

We stop in here when my BF is craving pancakes. They have a huge menu. I usually get the chicken & waffles which is pretty decent. It's definitely a no frills type of place. It's not too busy during the week so if you're looking for a relatively fast meal, Black Bear Diner might be it. Our meal was just under $40 with tax & tip & no drinks. They also give a veteran discount. read more

Black bear diner is always fun to go to. Fantastic food, good service, beautiful ambiance and environment, it's that good of a diner to go to. I'm also especially glad they brought back the fried chicken dish that was discontinued during covid. The sandwiches and burgers are amazing, the fries are crispy and delicious and the diner is just a bunch of fun to go to. The main problem is the pricing but that's expected. Otherwise go here for a quick bite or if you can't decide what you're in the mood for and need a variety of everything. Even the desserts are fantastic too. read more

The food here is big, loving, and affordable. The servers are kind and full of warmth in the best way. Ee come here at least once a week and love coming every time. read more

We came here after our hiking at Little Yosemite in Sonul, California. I came with my wife, my son and his girlfriend. We are celebrating her birthday. We ordered California Omelette, Corned Beef, Bacon Omelette and Sausage Omelette. They are all good and the servings are big so we ended up taking out some. The place is very conducive for dining and the service is very efficient. We gave a 20% tip because we were all satisfied. She always check on us and asking what we need. We are definitely very satisfied with the ambiance, service and the food. We are coming back eventhough its 50 miles from us. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Cup of coffee - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

Kudos to Black Bear Diner for giving us a great dining experience, wonderful service, great comfort food, a suitable atmosphere, right when we needed it. Our server was attentive, and as always a great time. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - My wife's meal. - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

The food was outstanding! My kids are picky eaters and they loved their food. I got the chicken Caesar sandwich and thought I would have leftovers but it was so good I didn't leave a crumb. The service was great too; everyone worked together to take care of our table. I'm going to try their breakfast items next time. read more

The cooks are lousy. The bacon is half cooked and the egg and county potatoes are cold. The breakfast is not conistant. If you don't complain to the server it is a usually one or the other . Amount of potatoes is inconsistent the eggs are small and when asking for wheat bread they give you brown bread small slices. I have had it . I will go to Danville instead of this Hopyard were they know how to cook! The manager says were out of it , then oh well have some in the freezer. What a line of trap. I am done with this place .​ read more

We rolled in with a full soccer team and families in tow for brunch. They were super kind and accommodating. The service was fast and friendly with black bear flair. If you need a spot for a large noisy crowd this is it! read more

As always the service was quick, the food was delicious and portions generous. Lunch crowd on Sunday was overflowing in spite of which there was no delay in any aspect. read more

Victor is an excellent server. Very attentive, personable, & efficient. Large servings of quality food. read more

Love blackbear diner! Absolutely great waffles and eggs, quick and nice staff, rarely a wait to be seated, fun vibe. A great place for breakfast! read more

See all

Horrible service. We walked in and waited a few minutes just for someone to notice us. Once seated, we waited over 20 minutes and no one came to our table to take our order or to offer at least something to drink. I felt like the color of my skin determined the lack of service and felt very offended. We walked out without anyone questioning the fact that we left. read more

I have been to Black Bear diner in the past they had one in Oakland, but I recently visit the one in Pleasanton. The food was spectacular family atmosphere and the prices was good. Service was good too. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Chicken Sausage Scramble - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My church group had brunch at this restaurant, and we were seated in a large room at the back, which was perfect for us because it provided maximum privacy and ensured that our noise wouldn't disturb other customers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly. The food is fresh, and the portion sizes for coffee and juice are generous. I would definitely come back to try their breakfast! read more

See all

Stopped here before an event at Tommy Ts Comedy Club. We both got the burger baskets one with fries and one with the onion rings. It had been a long time since I had had a perfect cheese burger but this was it. Toasted bun fresh lettuce and tomatoes . Crispy seasoned fries ( is this a new thing?) and perfectly cooked onion rings. At my local Black Bear when I order the burger basket I get a soggy bun with a hamburger patty that tastes a grade down from the larger burgers on the menu. Our server was good. I took the time to tell the manager (who had been by our table ) how pleased we were. I have not seen a manager at my local Black Bear since before Covid. I seldom eat at my local Black Bear anymore because its a step down from what I know it could be . Black Bear Corporate I hope you are reading this. Pleasanton is doing a great job. read more

You get what you pay for. Got the surf and turf, 6oz steak and 3 breaded shrimp. I also got the clam chowder in a cup with corn bread. Clam chowder was warm and delicious. Lots of chunks of potatoes and clam. The corn bread, the top was really sweet. I suggest asking for butter it's a game changer for the corn bread. The onion ring for one of my sides was good, nice crunch from the breading but I had to add salt. The gravy for my mashed potatoes was cold, if warm I would have loved it because it was whipped nicely and flavorful. The cocktail sauce for my shrimp looked like it was in the freezer and was cold. The steak was yummy for what it was, easy to cut and came out medium rare just like I asked. The service was barely passable. We had to remind the waiter for another cornbread 2x and ranch 3x. Young kid so it was expected. Ambiance at a Black Bear Diner is always cute. They have a display of their merchandise, and you feel like you're walking into a log cabin. I've been to many Black Bear Diners so.. I'll be back. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Inside - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

See all

It was a rainy night and not crowded. We wet before a movie. They have a touch tunes compatible jukebox so you can select songs from the comfort of your seat. I love their thick bacon and they'll make it crispy on request. Waitress was friendly and service was quick. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - My friend got the meatloaf. Cute touch with onion rings. Texture wasn't loaf like. - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Service was good and food was average. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs with hash browns and a bisket. Eggs were scrambled and good as was the brisket hash. The hash browns were lukewarm and the bisket was hard. I ordered a side of gravy to soften it and it worked. All in all I give it an average rating. read more

Went here last night and it was TERRIBLE! Server named abel super old guy green shirt and glasses,WATCH OUT FOR HIM AS YOUR SERVER. Rude, unhelpful, super unprofessional, I assume a manager position he has but he makes the whole place look terrible. He mis charged me for pancakes, food was simply ok and the ambience inside was terrible as he wasn't great and made it feel very tense inside. Wouldn't recommend coming to this place save ur money!! read more

Great diner, great service and always wonderful dishes to enjoy. The quality of the food is great. Highly recommend for an enjoyable ex.

Once we step inside, the feeling of traditional American diners just popped up. The menu also resonates with the atmosphere. The food comes in big portions and we can't finish them all. The staff keeps coming to ask if we're doing ok. So we think we should come back for more. read more

See all

It was another one of those days undecided what to have for lunch. I usually like something with sauce or gravy so getting into my car driving around and pondering about food. It came down to something like meatloaf of chicken fried steak. Diners commonly offer these type of dish. So Black Bear was it. It was late afternoon, 2ish pm. Not many Carson the parking lot and the dining as such. Getting a table for one was a breezy. In a booth in the middle, it was. After browsing menu, I ordered the Bear Paw Fried Beef Steak with ice tea. They came out relatively quick. The steak was slightly covered with thick white gravy along with the smashed potato. I could have used more gravy. The steak fried coated with ground beef and other ingredient covered with thick gravy was much better with black pepper and hot sauce. There were three level of spiciness self branded bottled sauces. Trying all three. I like the middle level sauce. On the plate was steamed broccoli. It was soft but I liked it anyways. Since this was Bear Paw sized meal, the price was very reasonable at $12.99. Overall, it wasn't the greatness but fulfilling and satisfying. The service was fine, not extremely attentive but friendly when approached. For a simple, no thrills, dining fare on a quiet afternoon. It fit the bill. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pleasanton - Bear Paw Fried Steak Plate - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Was greeted right away friendly and seated just as quickly ! The strawberry lemonade needs some help it was not good tasted like water down lemonade n flavor strawberry water was not a fan of it and now as I'm sitting here typing the power just went out ! Nothing no power at all nobody knows what to do we're just sitting here no announcement is being made and we're sitting here in the dark for over 15 mins it's time to go we did get our food n the waffle was DRY super dry ! No discount given no sorry for the inconvenience no discount ! The eggs were hard scrambles not soft and they were nasty can't say I will return . Sitting in the dark without saying a word to the customers is just crazy to me . read more

As expected, fast and decent food. Stick with the basics and you won't be disappointed.

My BF and I went into Black Bear diner last night for a late night meal. The place was pretty busy for the middle of the week but it was quiet enough that we can hear each other talk. The server made a fresh pot decaf coffee for my boyfriend which was incredibly nice of him, the prices were surprisingly low and you got a lot of food for a low price. Food was delicious, perfect and filling. We ran into the manager who was grateful for our support and we thanked him for a great meal and service, talking to him for a few minutes you can see how dedicated he was to his establishment. How everything is locally sourced. We will definitely be coming back again soon. P.S. try the tri tip it's delicious read more

Amazing breakfast! Service was very attentive. And food was fast coming out I would recommend

The atmosphere of the diner is very welcoming and seems like a great place for families and groups to go to for all meals, especially breakfast and brunch! They really capture the essence of a "black bear diner" with a wooden cabin-esque interior and bear decor all around. The service was really nice and they were constantly checking in on us to make sure everything was alright. We ordered meals for each of us; I got the chicken fried steak eggs benedict and an arnold palmer. The chicken fried steak eggs benedict came with hash brown and a small bowl of fruits. The eggs benedict itself was pretty good, but the hash browns were a bit too dry for me. I mixed them with the hollandaise sauce of the eggs benedict to soften them up. The fruits were a nice refresher after the meal was over. The arnold palmer had a good tang to it and it helped to clear my palette throughout the meal as well. read more

See all

Ordered breakfast catering items for a event and food was very delicious and tasty . Scrambled eggs and potatoes were well made The service was excellent as food was ready before time to pickup and enough quantity was given to feed more . The manager was very helpful and understood our request. Would recommend this restaurant read more

Server was cheerful and friendly. I ordered a medium rare prime rib and prime rib served was well done. The kitchen prepared a new plate for me. The other dishes, food was average. read more

See all