We were just eating dinner talking about our experience at Black Bear Diner yesterday. We had the best service and great food. Gail was an incredible server, super attentive and very accommodating for our toddler. She was welcoming from the first moment we sat down and friendly and helpful the entire time. My wife and I left saying we have to leave a review. And then today as we were eating dinner at home, we were talking about how much we loved our visit, so had to come write this. read more

We haven't been to a Black Bear Diner in so many years, so we decided to try this location. Service was excellent; food, not so much. My French toast tasted like onions, and my husband's burger was just meh. My fault for ordering breakfast at lunchtime. 4/29/26 read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

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The food was okay, staff were friendly, we did go during lunch and it was only 1 waiter. It was busy but the food came out pretty quick. We got a breakfast item and a lunch item. read more

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We love blackbear diner, and we happen to be in the area and I was looking for diners that serve breakfast in the evening. Servers were friendly and the cooks made our food delicious. Dessert didn't fit since we were in a coma, but we took a banana pie home! It was very fresh and delicious. read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

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The service was very good. Our Server was attentive, professional, and friendly. She checked up on us regularly. The food was mediocre at best. We had breakfast. I had a ham & Cheese omelette. The omelette was ok. Not bad, but not great. But the hash browns were dry and tasteless. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. read more

Black Bear Diner - Ham & 2-Egg* Ham & Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Large portions served by an attentive staff. The food is classic comfort food with an extensive menu. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Excellent! read more

I arrived towards closing but was not rushed out. It had a paddy melt which was cooked to proper temp as a side I had soup which while fresh tasted like Campbell's. Food was hot but it was under the heat lamp for 4 minutes. Since the resturant had only ne other person. The food should not have waited. Things to know they close at 9 pm so early. read more

Black Bear Diner - Counter - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Was really hoping this was going to be a better experience. The service good, the food was good-ish, but definitely not worth the price we paid for it. I went for a late lunch to give it a whirl and I liked the food, but it wasn't amazing. I had the chicken club and really wanted it to be amazing like the picture shows. It looked pretty, but wasn't really anything special unfortunately. The kids had a burger and chicken strips, but weren't really impressed. I was told I went at the wrong time and that breakfast is where it's at. I will have to go back and give breakfast a whirl in hopes that I have a better experience. I do want to give a shout-out to the waitress we had. I'll update with a name if she's still there, but she was very kind and helpful so I don't want our overall experience to be a reflection on her. Lastly, I did like the setup inside. It was super simple looking and seating at the time was readily available. read more

My kids love coming here because of the music from the jukebox. We love that it's always clean here. read more

Black Bear Diner - Fruit cup - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Decent food. Quick service. It's a good option when you don't really have an idea what you want to eat but need to fill your belly! read more

Black Bear Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Service was good. Ambience was fine . Everything tasted great. Had a nice time. :) Can't complain read more

Black Bear Diner - Fish & Chips - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Finally, a plant-based restaurant that doesn't compromise on flavor! Even my non-vegan friends were blown away by the cashew cheese nachos and the jackfruit tacos. We will definitely be back read more

The appeal with this location is that it is another option for the communities on this end of town to have a sit down place to eat. But unfortunately this business has some work to do in the way of food quality. It's unfortunate that the chicken in both dishes we ordered tasted as though it was hours old and everything was extremely salty. The iced tea we ordered was fresh and tasty. The ambiance in the restaurant was nice and everything was clean. But they did have the AC pumping a little high so you might need a sweater. Our waitress was very sweet and in tune with our experience. She did inquire on if we had any problems (we try not to complain but it must have been written on our face). We told her about our food and she apologized and mentioned that other people's feedback on the food as been hit or miss. She gave us a free brownie and off we went. We haven't had the best food experience at the other BBD either so we probably won't revisit either location. read more

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Manuel served us and he was very attentive and friendly. Food is simple, tasty and hearty. Place is spacious, well lit and clean. read more

Black Bear Diner - Chili - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

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The service and food were great with attentive and friendly staff. The chicken pot pie was a bit overpowered with pepper and mushrooms but was really good otherwise. My husband also enjoyed his steak dinner. They were out of a few things like the prime rib my husband was really looking forward to as well as some sides like fries and something else I can't remember which was a little disappointing. The place itself is freshly renovated and looks very cute. It's nice to have a BBD close to home and bring back some nostalgia read more

Black Bear Diner - Tri Santa Maria Tri-Tip* - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

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It was our first time eating at Black Bear Diner, and we absolutely loved it! We had the taco salad and the meatloaf with onion rings--both were delicious. We're usually not a big fan of taco shells, but the one here was so good that we finished the entire (huge!) shell. Our server, Kevin, was exceptionally kind and warm, which made our experience even better. We enjoyed everything so much and will definitely be back! read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

This has nothing to do with the food nor service... I had been coming here almost all my pregnancy & live literally just up the street. Excited for the future to have a meal with my partner & my baby. Seeing the family of bears in the front & the baby clothing in the entrance.. you would think it would be a family restaurant. Finally my baby is here & u guys don't have a changing station in the restroom??! I was really disappointed having to go to my car & change my babies diaper. Just some advice please get one! read more

I've been to the black bear diner plenty of times at their other locations. This is the first time I leave a review for this business. Food is always great, overall had a great time and enjoyed our food... read more

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We love this restaurant, we have been to several of them throughout southern and central California, and we thought we had this one in canyon country as the best, until today, my wife made the mistake of ordering fried chicken at eleven in the morning, MY GOD!!! , spoiled, hard batter, grey meat with a funky taste and smell, I couldn't even swallow a little bite, had to put it in a napkin and try to wash off the taste from my mouth, really bad, we got it taken off our bill with no argument, but what an unsavory experience. If you seen recent reviews of this site there is a trend, a new cook maybe?. Other than that it's great, but how great is a restaurant with good service and bad food? . read more

I just had the most delicious strawberry waffles ever! It's fluffy , light and crispy served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. We got seated super fast and food was ready very soon too. And did I say it was fresh ! Absolutely love the waitstaff they gave us a free chocky pie. The best !! read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

The food was great and came out very quickly. All of the staff was very friendly as well. We will definitely be coming back read more

Black Bear Diner - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Tonight my husband was craving Meatloaf and of course we went to the closest place in town that we know has delicious meatloaf. We got there and Juan assisted us and from the beginning he was kind and efficient. He sat us and took our drink and food order quickly. He was so kind to get us our drinks and take all the orders around us even though the restaurant seemed short staffed. Our food was delicious, thanks to the chefs. Juan checked on us and everyone around us multiple times and made sure we were satisfied with our food. Thank you for the amazing service Juan. read more

We have been going to the Black Bear Diner since it opened and we go approximately two times a month for dinner and I'd would like to say the food is excellent and the service is great! The servers Christian and Sarah do a fabulous job! The food is excellent, especially the tri-tip sandwich which is my favorite! Chef David and William cooked the food to perfection! I would like to say the staff at Black Bear Dinner take care of their customers and not all I can say by name but I've never been disappointed with the service or the food! I would highly recommend this establishment! read more

Greeted. Coffee, water......15 minutes later. Order.....7 minutes later. Food served.......21 minutes later, It was not busy. However, there was only one waiter, cook and busboy. Regulars came in and were seated and constant coffee poured and checking to see if they wanted anything else. We asked for salsa and it arrived about 10 minutes after asking. Our final time here for sure. WayStation next time. So disappointed at this location. read more

Food was really good. The eggs/meat options are delicious and my daughter loved her pancakes from the kid's menu. Service was busy but it's new so they're still getting into the groove. Our server was really friendly. I'm glad they're here, this corner of CC has needed it for a while. read more

Black Bear Diner - Happy Cub Cake (470 cals.) - note: my daughter moved one of the strawberries before I took the photo - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

Schools Out - Grading our Experience at Black Bear Diner in Canyon Country Food: A- (Big Portions) Service: A++ - (Maria is our Favorite server and Edgar provided quality service as well) Ambiance: A - Cozy with a side of neighborhood diner feeling. read more

Zero stars if I could. Have never been to a black bear diner and never will ever again after this experience. Host sat us down within a prompt time because there was only 5 groups of people in the whole place. Although she didn't say anything and looked high. Waitress took 15min to get to us. We placed our order and she didn't even ask how I wanted my eggs or potato's. No big deal I'm not a picky person like that but still ! 35 min later we finally got our food and started eating. Manager only went around to the people of his race and asked how it was. After my first two bites of getting my food I found a hair in the eggs. Tried to flag down the waitress for 10 more min and finally had to bring the food up the counter. I pointed at the hair and said I wouldn't like to eat this. The waitress stated that was not a hair so I had to pick up with my fingers and show her. The waitress stated that it was a hair and asked if I wanted another plate. I stated no and just want the check to leave because my wife lost her appetite as well. As the waitress brought the food to the cooks they all started laughing. WTF. After no check for 10 more min we went to the counter to pay. She took off the hairy food order and gave a 10 percent discount for a bunch of food that have not been eaten. This new place is joke and I give it 3 to 6 months before it has the same fate as cocos that was there before. read more

Black Bear Diner - A hair in the food - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

My family and I were excited to see another sit down spot finally open near our home and it's safe to say we'll be returning customers! We were apprehensive at first because of the experience we have had over at the Valencia location, but the Canyon Country Black Bear Diner did not disappoint! The menu is pretty standard in terms of what you would at a regular diner style restaurant so all the breakfast staples are there, along with some great choices for lunch and dinner. My wife and daughter ordered some breakfast items and I had the Papa Burger which was fantastic. I'm not used to having thick cut bacon on my burger, I believe this was my first time trying it on one and it was amazing! The service was nothing short of fantastic! Nate was our server and he was ultra attentive, friendly, and made sure we got our food at a reasonable amount of time and always checked up on us for refills or anything we might need. We will be coming back again and so glad this opened up! I hope the enthusiasm and especially service is consistent since I'm sure everyone on staff wanted to go an extra mile in service for their first weekend service! I don't doubt they'll keep up that energy, the bar was pretty low for the Valencia location and everyone in the Canyon Country Black Bear Diner cleared the hurdle and then some! Thanks again for an amazing experience and a special thank you to Nate, our server! We hope we get him again! read more

Black Bear Diner is such a cute place I love how nostalgic it feels there The sweet lady helping me was so nice and sweet and made the experience even better read more

Food was good, the service was also good.ambience with the little bears were also really cute . Great parking

We had the pleasure of dining here today for lunch. While I've visited this location several times before, this was my husband's first time joining me. We were warmly greeted and seated by our server, Maria, who also promptly took our drink orders. From the beginning, she was friendly, attentive, and professional. It appeared she was the only server covering our section at the time, as another staff member seemed to be on break. Despite being busy, Maria never missed a beat--ensuring we were well taken care of throughout our entire visit. She even took the time to help me decide which pie flavor to take home, which I truly appreciated. Her service was exceptional from start to finish. If possible, we will definitely request to be seated in her section during future visits. read more

So happy we've got a Black Bear close by! This place has an incredibly delicious menu served as healthy portions. It's for the vibe if the northwest, super friendly staff,great service and on a budget minded cost. The smiles run ear to eat. The one thing you'll probably never see leave there is a hungry perso read more

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Love the place! Glad we have one near us.. the service and food are highly recommended! Thank you.

The service is amazing and helpful. The food is way better than Dennys or IHOP! Love the ambiance, it reminds me of going to the cabins and having breakfast!!! Recommend and trying Black bear diner for breakfast!!! read more

This was my first time here. Very cute place with the bear decor. We had a party of 9 and since I have waitress experience I understood its not that easy. Food was delicious. We had a few different orders so it was nice to see the presentation of the food. We were all happy with our choices. We also had corn bread muffins with butter and hunny. Go hungry because they serve alot. Christian was a server. Very pleasant and friendly. We will be back . read more

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During our recent family dinner, my children expressed great enthusiasm for returning to the establishment, having had a wonderful experience on our previous visit. Regrettably, our server, Chelsea, was not available. Our server on this occasion, Kim, was also pleasant, but her service fell significantly short of Chelsea's, lacking both her exceptional service and warm demeanor. I will certainly inquire about Chelsea's availability and schedule. We prefer to return to places that feel very welcoming, where we can see the same face, interact, and feel comfortable while enjoying dinner time with my family. Food was delicious! read more

Went in by myself. Was quickly sat and greeted. They took my order right away. I was torn between an omelette and pancakes, but I decided to go with an omelette. The server asked me if I wanted pancakes or toast, so I guess I got both! Service was great. Food was yummy and a good price. They were attentive and my water glass was never empty. They must have refilled my glass 3 times. Definitely will be back. read more

Black Bear Diner - Denver Omelette, Strip-Cut Hash Browns, panda - Diners Near Me - Santa Clarita, California

I took my daughter and two grandsons to the black bear this afternoon. The food was delicious. We all had something different. Our server, Anthony did a great job. He was very attended and handle things very well. We enjoyed our time in the restaurant. It was clean and bright. I highly recommend this diner for good home cooking. read more

Food was great. Service was amazing Food came out quick and cooked properly. Meal was yummy. Will be coming back!

We went for breakfast. The waitress was welcoming and the service was decent. The food took a bit long to come out. The quality of food was good. The plates are well proportioned. The location is clean and the ambiance was good. read more