Went with my partners, service was excellent. Food was hot and fresh, tasty (best omelette I've had in a long time!) Ambiance was the typical, comfortable, family owned space. I can tell the owner is very passionate and loves his food, customers, and restaurant. I'd recommend! read more

We were greeted by a warm smile and hello by the owner as we walked in the door. It's a tiny "hole in the wall" place but those are the best places to eat and this one was one of the best you need to try! read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Pancakes w/ side of Bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Great owner. Awesome pancakes. OK sandwiches. I woke up in the morning on a vacation in Pigeon Forge craving pancakes. I saw this restaurant on Yelp and decided to try it out. The owner meets you with a smile. He seems like a genuinely good guy who loves running his own restaurant. You can't help being happy to be there. He's darn near a one man show. He'll take your order and go back and cook it. As I said above, I was craving pancakes. But I asked the owner what the best choice on the entire menu was, and he didn't flinch. He said the Reuben so I went with it. The wife ordered the Philly and my daughter went with the pancakes. It ended up being a mistake on my part...not a huge mistake, but one I regretted. The pancakes are some of the best anywhere. Light. Fluffy. Tasty. I kept eating my daughter's pancakes. My Reuben and the wife's Philly? Just so-so. They weren't terrible but they weren't great, either. And for what you pay (I think the Reuben was $8, but it doesn't come with any side), it needs to be. I highly recommend for the pancakes and for a super enthusiastic owner. You won't get better for either anywhere else. But there are other sandwich places nearby that give you better sandwiches at more competitive prices. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - The Reuben. Skip and get the pancakes. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Absolutely wonderful place to get breakfast. Find their secret menu hiding on the web. I had the breakfast burrito and it was not only the best breakfast burrito I've had but maybe the best burrito. My kids got the pancakes and they are huge! Over an inch thick each. Service was great and the chef's great mood is highly contagious. Definitely a must do vacation spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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My fiancé and I were looking for another pancake spot. We had tried a couple in Gatlinburg that were great, so we were hoping to find something different- just as good. Well at lil black bear, we did! We were greeted by a man whose energy is infectious- very good customer service. For the food, I love pancakes, and theirs are on another level; there's only 2 in the stack, but gosh- you don't need more. They are so thick and fluffy, that two is plenty! My fiancé wanted something a bit savory and ordered their veggie burger and enjoyed it very much! We would definitely recommend trying this place out- don't be shy by the small building, it's worth a try. read more

As soon as you come in through the door you are welcomed with a wonderful attitude and a great smile, you get seated almost immediately if they're not at their capacity! The food is delicious, I got the egg sausage and toast platter and not only is it filled with flavor but it's filling. Free coffee refills? Yes Please! The omelette was delicious! And the Oreo pancakes are not only fluffy but bursting with flavor! If you're looking for a breakfast meal with a taste of home, this is it! read more

This is the small, but mighty, cafe in the smokies. A great place to stop for breakfast and lunch. The pancakes are big, like actual cakes, and delicious. The biscuits and gravy are good too. They have some really great looking deserts as well. The owner has a great personality and you can tell he loves what he's doing. Nothing better than that! read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Mmm..big'ole pancakes !!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Wow. That's what sums up our visit here, we were greeted so warmly. The staff we kind and fully of personality. The food portions were excellent, fresh, and delicious. Hands down the best black coffee in Pigeon Forge. I highly recommend, you will not regret. Also...get the French toast. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Cafe. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Amazing food. We had the breakfast burrito and their Reese's pancakes. They only have a few tables so the wait might be a little long but we'll worth it. Local all the way. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

This is one of the most or the most skipped eateries in Pigeon Forge, TN. If you blink twice you will miss it. Tucked away behind patriot park and beside the RV park, this is the smallest restaurant I think I have ever been in. Of course I had to try the Reece's pancakes (their specialty) and they did not disappoint. Wish It had the peanut butter on top like I have seen with other photos, but oh well they were still delicious. I might go back and try the cinnamon roll bear claw that I hear is another big thing here. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Reece's Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

First, the staff are so nice and engaging. Second, the pancakes...yes, please. This is a very small establishment-six tables. They cannot handle large parties because they make everything from scratch with one cook. Lil Black Bear Cafe is definitely a place you won't want to miss. read more

ordered the coconut and pineapple French toast which was one of the specialties of the day and boy did it not disappoint! It was absolutely delicious. The bread was soft and fluffy, the toasted coconut gave it a nice crunch and it had just the right amount of pineapple on top. You can tell the staff enjoys what they do and put a lot of love in their food. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - A special of the day: coconut pineapple French toast YUM! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We were turned away . There were three open tables , each table had 4 chairs for a total of 12 open seats . Owner said he is focused on quality over quantity and that he would not even split up our party although he had enough room and told us we could go to Mel's diner down the road but we could not eat at his establishment... read more

This was a very embarrassing moment for the restaurant, we walked in with a bigger group just trying to get some food from a cafe before dollywood. we walk in and a tall male said we are all about quality not quantity so we can't serve you and asked us to leave, this is really truly embarrassing and to me it's a loss of there money. so if you are looking for a "nice" place to go with a party more then 3 or 4 please don't go here, also we did ask to be split up and he said that he can't don't that. all the reviews saying that the owners and people are very nice but now i'm looking were that nice part comes from because i didn't see it. read more

Very good food for a very good price! Big portions too. We got the pancakes, jalapeño strawberry French toast, biscuits and gravy and the kids pancake. All delicious! If we lived close by we would definitely be regulars passing through from VA. The staff is super friendly and engaging. We loved the restaurant. read more

Talk about a hole in the wall. This place was one of my favorite breakfast spots while staying at Dollywoods Resort. We found it online and after driving around for a minute located the restaurant. This is a TINY place. Very limited seating. We went between breakfast and lunch, maybe round 1030 or so. Place was full. All the tables (I think there is only maybe 5 or six tables in the entire place) where occupied. Waitress was very friendly and said it should only be a few minutes for a table to open up. We only waited 10-15 minutes and was lucky to get a seat. Only one waitress and the owner (who is also the cook and chief bottle washer), so the service was at times slow. It was well worth it. The food was amazing. There are several items on the menu. The pancakes are out of this world. I grow up eating homemade pancakes with peanut butter and jelly. Sure enough, they made my pancakes to order. The owner even came and said "I've never had anyone ask for peanut butter and jelly on their pancakes", but he made them and they where to die for. This was by fair the best priced and best tasting food we had all week. I love these little "hole in the way" joints. Save some money - be prepared to spend a few minutes and have a great meal. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes. A childhood favorite made to order! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Service was great, food was amazing. The gentleman that cooks not only prepared our food but was so funny and entertaining. The only negative was the coffee wasn't great. Everyone needs to try the pancakes, they are amazing. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Best pancakes ever. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

What a great place right off the major tourist area. Only a handful of tables. The food is fresh and made to order and the service is delightful. It's as if you are having breakfast in someone's home! Prices are very reasonable for the portions. We enjoyed it so much, we went back the next day! One special highlight is the pancakes- huge, fluffy, and made to order with great options (blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips). Eggs, bacon, toast are all cooked perfect. Omelet options are endless - spinach, cheese, onion, you name it. The sausage gravy was creamy and full of flavor. read more

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Best pancakes I have ever had and the owner was wonderful. My friend had the hillbilly grit bowl and it was also wonderful. I highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing Owner and staff , his greeting at the door to his cooking and serving. Food's amazing!!

Incredible is an understatement. This is the best breakfast I've EVER had!! We came as a party of 7 down from NY for vacation and had found this place online. The food is to DIE for. I've never had pancakes like these before. The staff is unbelievably nice and it is a must stop on your trip here. We are already trying to plan our return, DO NOT MISS THIS! Also, I'll be dreaming of the goo goo cheesecake until I can come back read more

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This cafe is very welcoming and comfortable. Very family oriented. Coloring for kids and free wifi. A lot of "praise the lord" decor in a traditional southern fashion. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. When we went the waiter was also our cook. The HUSTLE is amazing. 10/10 would recommend! (Even tho my family isnt too religious). Taste great Homemade and handmade fresh food!! Andddd all the desserts are also made from scratch, outstanding. read more

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Wow! A gem in Pigeon Forge! If you are looking for a local place with some great home cooked food, stop here! We ordered a bagel sandwich with egg, bacon and cheese, the sausage platter and pancakes. Everything was delicious! Pancakes like you've never seen. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I never post negative reviews but we just showed up at 8:30 on a Tuesday for breakfast. There were 6 of us and we were turned away as they said they couldn't accommodate us. The restaurant was pretty empty. I understand they must be short staffed but you shouldn't open if you can't serve a family of 6 breakfast. Today is my son's birthday and this is where he picked for breakfast based on the photos on Yelp. We drove all the way there based on Yelp so I wanted to give other people a heads up. read more

Friendly service, attentive, clean . Food was excellent service, positive energy, very inviting experience. Highly recommend !!

This was a great local spot. Make sure to ask what is on the menu, their printed menu does not do it justice.

AMAZING all the way around. Wish I could give more stars. The pancakes are massive and cooked to perfection. Hard to believe that something so thick could be cooked perfectly all the way through. My first review belongs to the Lil' Black Bear Cafe. read more

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We loved this little gem. It's hidden from the main drag which is a plus for us. All the food is cooked to order & simply good. The staff are very, very friendly & helpful. They have delicious coffee and a quaint little atmosphere. If you want a place that's simple, friendly & just down home good, this is it!! The full menu is available all day. The biscuits and gravy are close to perfect. My husband had a sandwich with the soup of the day & it was very good as well. The tomato bisque soup was absolutely divine. I almost regretted not ordering it for myself, but not quite. :-) I have to recommend the red velvet cupcake! My husband ordered one for me after I finished breakfast & it was delicious!!! Normally I would never order dessert (especially after breakfast,) but oh how good it was! read more

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We visited this morning around 10am for some breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the quaintness of this cute restaurant! My husband ordered blueberry pancakes (they are massive and could be shared. He ate half!) and I ordered an egg sandwich with hashbrowns. Even though every table in the restaurant was full, our food arrived promptly. The atmosphere was darling and the staff was kind. Will visit our next trip to Pigeon Forge! read more

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Tiny little place that is big on character, the owner is a hoot. The panCAKES are fantastic. May come back tomorrow for breakfast. The grits with onion, bell peppers, ham and a few more things smells like heaven on earth. read more

Awesome food and service. The best pancakes every. It would be very easy to miss this place, but do yourself a huge favor and go enjoy excellence. read more

This place was amazing. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The chicken salad sandwich, blueberry muffin and even the simple breakfast was better than anywhere else. Each item was cooked perfectly. Not to mention the kids corn dog was definitely house made and not frozen! read more

Place was fantastic. Service great & food was delicious & different. We had the grits bowl, Reese's pancakes and Rocky Mountain sandwiches with the bologna. read more

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Really small, really mediocre food, really confused where the five star rating comes from. The bagel sandwich was pretty good but everything else was just okay. The kids menu says it comes with a drink but they charge you for the drink. So the chocolate milk my child ruined her top with wasn't even included. read more

Amazing place, food is fantastic! Owner is extremely nice! Would recommend a stop there for breakfast if your close by! read more

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We love breakfast at the Lil Black Bear. Always good, very quick service and good conversation.

Not only was the food delicious (I got the Reese's pancakes and boyfriend got eggnog French toast), the atmosphere was so positive and cozy. The workers were so friendly welcoming. Definitely will be coming here again if we are ever in the area! read more

The service was great! Very friendly place. Small, with five tables, but I like quaint restaurants. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas, which was nice. I had the "special" of the day, a breakfast burrito. It was good. I didn't have pancakes, but others did, and said they were fantastic. I'd go back to this place. read more

A must when in the area for breakfast Try the pancakes, really good! Great service! read more

Great breakfast spot, excellent food and super friendly staff. They have outdoor seating and were happy to see our pup. They even brought her a piece of bacon! read more