A very classic and comforting diner feel, but the service was kind of slow. I'd recommend it if you have time to wait and slowly enjoy your food, but not if you want a quick brunch place. Overall, the food was pretty good though. I got the build your own breakfast, and it was pretty standard eggs, bacon, and a waffle. Nothing super special, but just classic diner food done well. read more

Black Bear Diner - Interior - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I came here with my family and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. The wait for our food was very long. I ordered a Cobb salad, which should be one of the quickest items to prepare, but it took forever to come out. Because we were running late, I only had time to take a few bites before we had to leave and I took the rest to go. When I got home, I noticed the eggs in my salad had mold all over them. This is a serious health hazard and honestly reflects very poorly on the restaurant's food quality and safety standards. I hope management takes this seriously and improves their quality control so this doesn't happen to anyone else. read more

Black Bear Diner - Mold on eggs. - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Really good food! great service and inside is nice and prices are good. Brunch mimosas were very good also read more

The is my first time experiencing menudo and it was a great experience. This place food is authentic! They have everything from break fast, lunch and dinner specials to accommodate the whole family. Prices are reasonable and it can get busy so plan ahead on the weekend. Team Smiley sent read more

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Me and my husband ate at this location last week for the first time and enjoyed ourself so much we came back the following week. We went both days on a Tuesday around 1:30 and it wasn't that busy our waitress Michelle let us sit where ever we wanted, I appreciated that. She was our waitress for both days and each time she was attentive, hospitable and welcoming we came back because of her. Last week I tried the BLT on sourdough and this week I ordered the steak and eggs with hashbrowns and toast for $12.99 it was their mon-fri special it was alot of food at a great price. The food and their strawberry lemonade was good. The food, the decor and our waitress Michelle made it an enjoyable and pleasant experience. read more

Black Bear Diner - Our awesome waitress Michelle. - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Black Bear Diner didn't disappoint. The food was so delicious. We had so much food we had to take some home. Loved their coffee it was good. Service was great. Our waitress was attentive. Only comment would be I wish there was a hostess at the front and cashier. There was a bit of a wait but would have been nice to not have to wait for someone. Ambiance - It's a diner LOL During breakfast there's a lot going on, lots of families with kids, etc. But it was totally fine and expected. read more

Black Bear Diner - Southern Scramble Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs with biscuits(minus the gravy and eggs) Sides of bacon Side of one Pancake - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Very disappointing experience. We received a plate with a hair in the food and had to send it back. Not only was the situation handled poorly, but we were also charged twice for the replacement plate. To make matters worse, the utensils we were given were dirty. The manager seemed upset that we sent the food back, even though the issue was clearly not our fault. The waitress was very loud when discussing the situation, which made the experience uncomfortable and embarrassing. Earlier, she had also warned us not to order the potatoes because they were coming out of the kitchen undercooked. The food itself lacked flavor, and the overall atmosphere made us feel rushed to finish our meal instead of enjoying it. Between the poor food quality, cleanliness concerns, and unprofessional customer service, this was not a pleasant dining experience. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

I have patronized other Black Bear Diners in other cities and Rancho Cucamonga more than once. Although the quantity of food is more than enough, the quality is less than desirable. I don't understand why the food they serve is good one day and the next, well, not so good. I ordered their breakfast marinated-grilled skirt steak special, and I was disappointed, to say the least. As a matter of fact, I lost my appetite. The steak was tough to the bite and less than warm, as was the rest of my plate. I also ordered a short stack, and the pancakes were cold and dry. The coffee was lukewarm. One positive review was their ham steak and eggs. My wife had no complaints. The whole experience with my order was disappointing. The service was slow even though there were only a handful of customers. Our waitress and the restaurant team, although busy, were nice and had good personalities. It has a nice country ambiance, and the restaurant was clean, although it needs better maintenance. It falls short of the owner's vision, "To have a clean place where people feel at home and can share good times together!" read more

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Been quite awhile since I've been here and breakfast just sounded good and came in. Ordered the steak & eggs special and overall it was good, asked for extra crispy hash browns and they were perfect! the steak was ok, the biscuit was very good. But what was outstanding was the service! Jess was just the BEST and made the trip in worth doing read more

Black Bear Diner - Breakfast Steak & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Denise was our waitress?And we came nice and early.So me and my son could have a wonderful, peaceful breakfast.Denise went out of her way to be kind made sure my son had a special request and it was taken care of the customer service.She smiled the entire time.The place was clean.The service is wonderful and the food is absolutely delicious. read more

Black Bear Diner - New york steak and sauteed mushrooms - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Very friendly staff, even though it gets really busy. Love the cabin feel inside the restaurant. Food was delicious. Typical diner food, but done really well. Have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. read more

Black Bear Diner - Coffee with unlimited refills - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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A great place where you'll find excellent food and superb customer service! The portions are very generous, so you'll never leave hungry. The atmosphere is pleasant and family-friendly. read more

It has been disappointing to see that a quality of the food at this restaurant has been decreasing little-by-little. This used to be one of my favorite American breakfast. Restaurant I was there at these past week. And what a disappointment food was overcooked, even the pancakes were burnt and not only that, but cold when he was served or finally taken to my table, I addressed it to the waitress. And they warmed up my food in the microwave. Definitely. The food worse, not tasty steak was dry overcooked. Potatoes were aubercooked and chewy. Not crispy like if there were cooked and old. Unfortunately for me, it is a disappointing to see. That's such a great restaurant. It has decreased the quality off their food. I took my daughter-in-law because she hadn't never been there. I had to spoke highly about the place and to realize that whatever memories I had from the plays before it's not there anymore. read more

Black Bear Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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You can never go wrong with eating at the Black Bear Diner. We were seated right away , all staff was friendly and attentive, the food had great portions, all food was cooked amazing and I wouldn't make any changes to what my husband and I ordered. And next time I'll be getting extra biscuits to go. Those are so fluffy , huge and just delicious. read more

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My friend and I went to Black Bear Diner for breakfast, and it was pretty busy when we arrived. At first, the hostess said it would be a few minutes, then came back and said about 20 minutes -- but a super-friendly host named Gio ended up seating us right away. He was cheerful and welcoming, which made a great first impression. We both ordered the Sweet Cream Waffle breakfasts. My friend had hers with strawberries and whipped cream, and we both got eggs and bacon -- she had scrambled, and I ordered mine over hard. The food was overall good, though my egg came out a bit too firm, with the top kind of too crispy, and the bacon was tasty. My friend said her meal was fine -- nothing special, but good. We both ordered coffee -- I got decaf and she had regular. I didn't care for my decaf; it had a strange chocolatey taste, so I sent it back. My friend's coffee came out in a stained cup, which didn't look great. They did exchange it for a clean one, but honestly, it never should have been served that way. Our server was polite, though service was on the slow side -- about 25 minutes for the food and a bit longer for the check. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, with every table full, kind of like something you'd see at Knott's Berry Farm -- nostalgic and family-style. Overall, it was an okay breakfast -- friendly staff and a nice atmosphere, but a few service and quality issues kept it from being great. read more

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Yeah Ok so I'm late to the party. I'm talking about Hella late but I'm finally here man! So breakfast for dinner? Yeah that all me! And probably some of you too. Anywho, this here spot gives me Big Bear vibes, not because it's the Black Bear diner but just the feel and look of it. Blah Blah Blah, so I scored the Corn Beef Hash and it was a little different then I'm used to but it was still tasty. Their coffee slaps you in the face but then again some people like it like that, LoL. So after drinking my coffee and grew a little hair on my chest, LoL I noticed that the Jukebox was like a mini Jack FM station if you know what I'm talking about. The service was really good for one person taking care of all of the tables by herself. And that's my take on this breakfast spot for late nights, Peace out. read more

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We came here late afternoon on a Friday, and were the only customers in the restaurant. We liked the the atmosphere, and the service was also good. They even have a little souvenir shop in the front of the restaurant if you're interested in some themed souvenirs. The main dishes we had were the hobo omelette and the cinnamon roll French toast. Both were really good. We've had better cinnamon roll French toast at other places, so we probably would get something different from here next time. All in all we enjoyed eating here. It's a good place to go get breakfast at any time of the day. We're looking forward to going back. read more

Black Bear Diner - Hobo Omelette - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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They have a lot of option here. It's a basic breakfast place. However, the portions are big so you feel it's worth the investment. The staff is friendly the inside feels like you're in a cabin and there's really not much to complain about. I really think they should improve the rewards program like every other establishment. We just put in your phone number and earn points but they don't do that here so that's a downside. I highly recommend if you're not a huge eater to split with your partner, even the kids could possibly share a plate read more

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This was my very first time eating at Black Bear Diner. I absolutely love the interior design and overall ambience of this place. I would like to point out that this restaurant has a very charming and cozy atmosphere to it. The waitress who works here named Christina is very friendly, polite and helpful. She took excellent care of me on this visit. I was very pleased with the presentation and portion size of my meal. It tasted so good! I really enjoyed the high quality of food and great customer service I received from this fine establishment. I'll definitely come back again and bring my family too. :) read more

Black Bear Diner - Freshly made sweet cream waffle served with strawberries and syrup paired with scrambled eggs, sausage patties and hot coffee - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Disaster was hoping it had improved I would give zero stars if I could. I did not get any pics of the food. Ordered a Parmesan sourdough burger that was supposed to have Swiss cheese and substitute a veggie patty. The first time the server brought something on marbled rye bread that had a burned burger patty. The second time the server brought a burned spicy black bean veggie patty that was burned and had American cheese. At that time I gave up and said I would go eat somewhere else. Really wanted to like the place. Used to go a lot then had a couple of bad experiences thought I would give it a try hoping it had improved after a 3 year break but it was worse. read more

We went for a Monday lunch. The restaurant was fairly empty, but we had to wait for a table, so I assume they were understaffed. Even once we got a table, it took a while for someone to come over and ask what we wanted. The eggs benedict was very good and ingredients tasted fresh. The kids meal prices were so good at just $6ish per item, with food portion sizes. I would recommend this place if you have kids because of that! read more

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My husband and I recently had brewkfast at Black Bear Diner in Rancho Cucamonga, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. He ordered the turkey dinner, and it absolutely blew him away, especially when compared to Mimi's Cafe. Having tried Mimi's turkey dinner before, he can confidently say that Black Bear's version is better by far. He says that turkey was flavorful and hearty, the sides were comforting and well-prepared, and everything tasted fresh and satisfying. One of the standout aspects was the portion size. The servings were generous and well worth the price, you definitely leave feeling full and taken care of. What truly elevated the experience, though, was our waitress, Michelle. She was wonderfully caring, warm, and personal, making us feel genuinely welcomed rather than just another table. Her attentiveness and kindness added a special touch to the meal. Overall, Black Bear Diner exceeded expectations with great food, excellent portions, and outstanding service. I would absolutely return and highly recommend it, especially if you're craving a comforting turkey dinner done right. read more

Black Bear Diner - Finished meal! - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

came inn on saturday night it was quiet an very mellow..or server was Jesse and what a breath of fresh air he was. so polite attentive and professional. The food was amazing as always but I'll be back more often now with my whole family because of Jesse. read more

I do not recommend this place. We came here for lunch. Our server was super rude. Never came back. His name was Mario supervisor just a horrible service the worst service we've ever had, and we will not be coming back because of him worst experience of my life read more

The interior decor is so fun and inviting. Went for breakfast with friends and we all enjoyed the food and service. They serve big plates and everything tasted delicious. Will be coming again. Saw lots of families, definitely a place to go to. read more

Sunday brunch date was great here. Food tasted awesome and wait times were good. Service was fantastic, Courtney was incredible, so nice and very on top of orders and service! We'll be back again! read more

We were craving a good old-fashioned diner breakfast--just a little later in the day--and remembered that Black Bear Diner serves breakfast all day. That alone already made the experience more fun and appreciated. We were a bit hesitant at first, since it was our first visit and we weren't sure what to expect. But honestly? It turned out to be one of the best breakfast meals we've had dining out! Everything tasted freshly made. The hash browns were golden and perfectly crisp, the pancakes were creamy and practically melted in your mouth. I even stepped out of my comfort zone and swapped my usual sausage links for their in-house sausage patties--and wow, no regrets. They were seasoned beautifully with herbs and full of flavor. From now on, I'm definitely a sausage patty person--and I highly recommend them! Our waitress was friendly and super helpful, walking us through the menu and even letting us make a few substitutions without any fuss. The atmosphere was cozy and peaceful, with that rustic forest cabin feel that makes you want to sit and stay a while. We left full, happy, and impressed--and now we've got a new go-to spot for breakfast any time of day. read more

Black Bear Diner - Some coffee - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I wanted to treat my eldest daughter dinner for her birthday. Ever since we tried Black Bear Diner (BBD) in Las Vegas, we've been wanting to try BBD in So Cal. Well, we found a location in Rancho Cucamonga. Here we are... We were greeted immediately upon entry. It was pretty empty at the time around 6pmish which was surprising since it was around dinner time. Don't let this worry you though. The stampede of customers came in around 7pmish. I guess we were just early LOL. BBD menu is massive... lots of variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I got the salmon with salad and my daughter got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes. We also tried the Huckleberry lemonade which was very good... not too sweet and not too tart... just right. Both our dishes were huge and just delish! Of course I had to get their huckleberry ice cream... sweet and yummy! For my daughter's b-day, they offered her a complimentary sundae which was very nice of them. Thank you BBD! Staff was amazing all around. Service was very good. Prices are quite reasonable for the big portions. Atmosphere is cute and countryish... almost like we were dining in the countryside. All in all a wonderful dining experience. I would highly recommend this BBD for any special occasion or just because you're hungry. Happy Dining! read more

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We sat in Melinda's section, she is very kind and attentive. She knew when we needed refills without us having to ask, had a smile on her face the whole time and made us feel welcome even though it was a full house. We're looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Jesse was one of the kindest and hardworking servers we've had. He was personable and very attentive. We will be back, thanks to Jesse. Oh, and the food was darn good too! read more

Great great experience. The food was pretty bomb. Family was pretty full. Had the country fried steak and eggs. Our server Melinda was very attentive read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Walked to BBD this morning at random, the cashier greeted me right away and had great manners. Mario was my server and he's a ball of sunshine it was nice to have good service and small chat. Some servers smother you, Mario allowed me to have my space but was on top of everything professionally. This morning I just needed space but to get good tasty service on top of is what I needed. The food was delish! I got something simple today but it was worth it. read more

Black Bear Diner - Chair next too me I thought was cool - Diners Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Horrible service I came in because they messed up my delivery order which caused me to have to drive down and get a new order. When I called, I got no answer whatsoever and when I did get an answer host lied, and said manager was not there, and he was told by the server when the server was not the Manager. I was calling cause clearly they need help and I was gonna ask about employment for my son. But I would never this is the lowest blackbear diner I have ever went to, and I've been many in different states. The poor lack of customer service and respect has blown me. read more

Ohhh so yummy! The bear claw is a must try! Always friendly service and the vibe is cozy, like being at home.

Service was good - our server was very attentive. The food was pretty awful. I'm sure breakfast is far better but the meat was barely recognizable with an ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes and a heap of soggy broccoli. Ambience was diner appropriate. read more

Started off great but as the server was taking our order another customer walked over to him and said something. In the middle of taking my grandfathers order mid sentence he walked away and went over to the other customer and helped them. Walked back over after 5 mins to take out order and forgot he had already started to take it. My husband decided he didn't want to eat and say there while the rest of us ate because he didn't think that was good customer service. What was supposed to be a nice lunch with his grandfather at a place that has memories turned into a trip where we won't be returning after being made to feel like the other customer was more important than we were. We won't be returning to the Rancho Cucamonga location. read more

I came on a Saturday at 11am was seated right away -the food took about 30 mins to come out which is a bit long -the food was well prepared -the waitress had a great attitude -the place is decorated nicely read more

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My kids have been here numerous times over the years. I'd only been here once , shortly after they opened this location, and I wasn't impressed. My kids suggested we go here for dinner tonight and I was up for giving it another chance since they speak so highly of the place. We were greeted promptly upon entering and seated immediately. Shortly after being seated, our server Tiffany came over to greet us and get our drink orders. I decided to try the huckleberry lemonade, which was really refreshing and delicious! My kids ordered strawberry lemonade and Dr. Pepper. Tiffany was GREAT! She was very personable and made us feel so welcomed. She let us take our time since the menu is so extensive and she offered her positive feedback on some of her favorite dishes. We really enjoyed having her as our server! Our order came out quickly. My youngest got The Grizz which came with practically a sample of everything from their breakfast menu. My oldest decided to try their fettuccine alfredo and added chicken. I opted for the chicken club with avocado and the onion rings with a side of ranch. Tiffany informed us they make their ranch from scratch and add bacon. It was delicious, and they're very generous with it! We needed boxes for our leftovers and Tiffany was kind enough to give my kids to-go cups for their drinks and topped them off for both of them. The place is decorated really cute with a rustic cabin feel and black bears everywhere. It's very homey and cozy! Thank you, Tiffany and Black Bear Diner! We will definitely be back! read more

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Went there for Thanksgiving lunch 2025. We were told we could get broccoli or green beans. We were there for for early lunch.. They were out of broccoli already. got mushy green beans. Asked about substitution roll for corn bread was told they didn't have dinner rolls, yet someone in our party got "biscuits". Requested horseradish for prime rib. Got straight horseradish. Had to ask for some sour cream. Waitress forgot the cranberries. Asked about what kind of soup, they didn't know. Menu said pumpkin or pecan pie came with meal. already out of pecan pie. The pumpkin pie was FROZEN! Server was mediocre and the restaurant was NOT packed. NOT going back. read more

The customer service from Jocelyn was one of a kind, very personable and uhhmazing! The food was fantastic too read more