They close early so don't pull in for lunch or late breakfast too late. You will be well rewarded with a fantastic meal. Better than home cooked! Great fast, friendly service. My new go-to place in Pigeon Forge. read more

Food was on point! There's a typical wait time of 30 minutes, but after you wait, you are in for a treat. We had the patty melt and a chocolate brownie dessert to top it off at the end. Bear in mind that it's not fried that goes with the burger but chips! The breakfast burrito was good too. The onion is not over powering and had a perfect balance between all the ingredients. If you are in town, definitely give this place a try! read more

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

A cute lil local spot away from the craziness of Pigeon Forge. Everything is from scratch. They make just so much gravy to get through the morning. When they run out that's it. Had hillbilly grits, and corned beef hash and the kids had biscuits and gravy and pancakes and both had hot chocolate. Staff was energetic. We got there at the perfect time but it fills up quick since only about 5 tables. read more

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

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Went with our family of 7, remembering their good pancakes from last year, sat down on the benches outside - went into to order - were told that they do no accept parties over 5 and that the outside wasn't open - in other words - we do not want your business, please leave - At the same time, a party of 6 also came in (some with kids as we) and were also turned away - he wouldn't even split the parties up. If you come in at the same time - no service. Wow. Turned away 2 parties at an empty place of business - sounds like a good business plan to ruin yourself. I guess there is a first of everything. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Don't waste your time - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Such friendly service. And who knew that something as "simple" as a bologna sandwich could be done so amazing!

Friendly server, delicious food, dog friendly outdoor seating, short walk from the KOA campground. We would definitely eat here again! read more

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Amazing food, service q d really nice ambiance. The pancakes was soooo delicious! And also the club sandwich was so perfect!! read more

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I wish I took a picture beforehand but I just couldn't help but dive right in! The eggs were cooked perfectly, sausage and warm toast. the service was out of the park, everyone had a smile on from the moment we walked in and left. It made me feel right back at home in my own grandparents kitchen - I cannot wait to go back. It was definitely a highlight of my road trip! Along the drive, you get beautiful scenery of the mountains. Thank you so much for your delicious food & hospitality read more

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

Great stop. Get off the strip and support a great local joint. Immediately upon entering you'll be warmly greeted. The place is small, so get there early and be patient. We had a smattering of dishes off the menu and everything was good. Blueberry pancakes, strawberry waffle, eggs and bacon, the grits special. The coffee was freely flowing and super hot, the interaction with the owners was great and the food was a great value. Definitely returning. read more

Amazing food! Great menu to choose from, made to order. Very quick service. We ordered the Rueben, Egg Sandwich, French toast, and fluffy pancakes with sprinkles! All came out fantastic. The small interior gives the lil black bear cafe charm! Lots of decorations for the up coming holiday Easter. The restaurant has 5-6 tables that seats 4 people max at each table. Overall, kind employees and fun environment! Love to support local! read more

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Great food, great service!! We were in PF for vacation and I had seen this little place on Yelp while searching for restaurants. The pancakes are so thick and the omelette was just perfect. My wife and I split the orders so we could both have a little of each. Barely was able to finish the pancake and half the omelette...seriously that pancake is so thick but I powered through!! Owner is awesome and the decor of the cafe is wonderful! read more

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I've eaten here on other vacations to the area. Food is good and has a nice atmosphere! Looking at the grill area it was not the cleanest. Also the restroom didn't have hand soap. Our server used the restroom and I am guessing he didn't wash his hands. I won't be back! read more

There's a lot of chain restaurants in Pigeon Forge, and a TON of Pancake restaurants, but LBBC was the ONLY Four star reviewed Breakfast restaurant on YELP that I could find around there. And man did it deserve it! Great omelette, good coffee, great server, and a fantastic, charismatic owner behind the grill. All in a fun, kitschy, tiny diner. Thanks, LLBC! If I'm in Pigeon Forge again, I'll be sure to return! read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - I just HAD to draw this place. Follow me for more reviews and sketches. @EatDrinkTravelDraw - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Food was good, service ok. Lunch is good and breakfast is OK and good depending what you get.

Great service and super friendly staff. You can tell the owner takes the time to help his staff members learn the ropes and not just another waitstaff. Definitely we'll be back! read more

GREAT biscuits and gravy and oh the buttermilk pancake, is soft, taller than you usually get and excellent! Service is wonderful. Small cafe and sweet people! read more

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

After looking up breakfast restaurants we chose Lil Black Bear Cafe for their giant pancakes. Unfortunately they were sold out of the batter, ran out of biscuits and gravy, and eggs. The biscuits were not homemade and the gravy had weird flavor. The owner was super nice just call ahead to see if they are out of main items before you go. Also it's a small place which we didn't mind read more

Wish I could give them 10 stars! Such a great find. We have seen this little place every time we've camped near by. Finally got a chance to try it. Great prices. You are greeted warmly with great positive energy! The staff really wants to sure you enjoy your time there. Christian music playing and Christian values displayed! We'll be back! read more

Fantastic family-owned BBQ joint. Great service. The brisket is a blue ribbon winner! Highly recommended!!

Great place for a quick bite to eat before Dollywood. We highly recommend the pancakes. Also kid friendly!

Tiny spot with so-so food. Hash browns were the square frozen kind deep fried. Tiny toast - no butter but served with margarine. Owner kept telling everyone who came in that there would be a two hour wait in no time. Trust me, don't wait. read more

Heading home from Pigeon Forge we needed a quick breakfast with no wait and Lil Black Bear was perfect! A tiny building, with only 5 tables and a limited menu, but great food. With great service we were in and out quickly and on the road to home. A great little spot worth trying! read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - 2 Eggs with Meat and Cheese with Toast Omelette - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I would give it 5 stars if it had more seating, I want to bring my whole family but we have 7 people, all the tables held 4 maybe 5. The food was good, everyone was friendly and the kids I had with me loved it. read more

The second my wife and I walked in we knew we would love this place. The atmosphere is fun, the owner is hilarious, and the food is incredible. We didn't even have to wait for a table, but the people that came after us did, and I would absolutely wait 45 minutes to eat here again if I had to. The pancakes are very unique and a must try, we also got the biscuits and gravy, coffee and a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich - all were great. The food isn't expensive either and the portions are large, one of the best values I've seen, and it's in Gatlinburg! This place redeemed our trip to Gatlinburg after a really bad restaurant experience the night before. Please try it! read more

I would go here for the ambiance and welcoming attitude alone! All of the staff are friendly and make you feel at home. Their chocolate peanut butter pancakes were amazing. You must stop in and see for yourself. read more

absolutely best pancakes ever!! best service, the owner is so kind and excited about his food. highly recommend!

Get off the main tourist roads and stop by the Lil' Black Bear Cafe for breakfast. The owner, Lenny, opened this little 6 table spot after many years as an Executive Chef in Knoxville. He retired for a few years, but the call of cooking was too much to resist and the Lil' Black Bear Cafe was born, serving fresh made-to-order breakfast and lunch with a smile and a song. Oh, something else...Lenny is also known for his 2" tall pancakes. Each order comes with two of these monsters. And they were tasty with a wonderful vanilla flavor. They were warm, tender and fluffy. I wanted to curl up in between them and take a nap. read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Fried Bologna Sandwich with Egg - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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OMG! This little place is not to be missed! The French toast and gravy & biscuits were delicious. They have a special called the Hillbilly Grit Bowl: grits, cheese, choice of meat, peppers & onions served in a bowl. I added 2 eggs; it was delicious...I've not seen anything else like it at other restaurants. It's a little hole in the wall, but don't they have some of the best food!? read more

Unfortunately didn't get to eat there. Walked in at 1pm with 7 people. There were 2 tables already sitting and 4 open tables. The cook came out and welcomed us and asked how many. I said 7 but we're happy to split into 2 tables. He quickly sounded rude and said there was 1.5 wait for food. Um what? There's 5 people in there who clearly had already ordered. Even if there's only one cook it does not take an hour and a half to make eggs or sandwiches for 7 people. I think he was friendly when just 3 of us had walked in but as soon as I said 7 his attitude changed. I think he didn't want to wait on a large party. Super bummed because we were excited to eat here. We always try to support small local businesses when we travel but this is the reason people choose larger chain restaurants. read more

This place was a complete hidden gem. Hands-down, the best breakfast in the county. We are very happy to have found it.

Delicious! I had a sausage and cheese omelet that was delicious! Hubby ordered strawberry pancakes at the recommendation of another customer and they were delicious and huge! Owner is a delight! We were originally planning to go tot the Old Mill but the wait was over and hour so we decided to come here and I'm SO glad we did! read more

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

Great place to eat breakfast!!! Owner was very friendly and excited about his business. Checked on all his customers while we were there and has Christian music playing. Word of warning, it's a small place so wait time went from us sitting to 1-1/2 hours within 20 mins. I heard that standard wait time hits 2 hrs but the food was very good. Come out and support a small, local business read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Eggs, bacon with bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Food was delicious and quick! The cook and server were welcoming and friendly. Everything we had hoped for this morning

Strangest place I've ever been to. Can't tell you how the food was because I didn't even stay to eat. They had so many rules. No to go orders. Can't sit outside at the tables. A group walked in of 10 a set of 4 and 6 the owner told them they needed to go somewhere else. We paid for our drinks and went somewhere else. Plain black coffee was $3. Would not recommend the restaurant. read more

Roadtripping across the country right now, and spending a little time in pigeon forge. My wife and I stopped in for breakfast here. I am not exaggerating when i say this is the best dining experience we've had in pigeon forge. we were greeted by a man who i believe was the owner - we didn't ask him but just based on his demeanor and the way he was handling things that's my assumption. SUPER friendly guy, and the server was incredibly friendly too! My wife got the meat, egg and toast platter with sunny side up eggs. I got one of the daily specials - a hillbilly grit bowl, which included fried peppers and onions, cheese, and comes with a meat choice. I am a vegetarian, so I ordered mine no meat but added a sunny side up egg in mine. The server totally clicked me as a vegetarian and said a lot of vegetarians do that with their breakfast burrito as well! Pigeon forge is SO hard to eat at for vegetarians, but this place definitely made me feel welcomed and accommodated. I also ordered hash browns on the side. And to be clear, it was the BEST meal we've had across the country so far! everything was cooked perfectly, like a really special breakfast your grandma or grandpa would make, notched up to 11! seasoned perfectly, giant portions (neither of us could finish our meal, regrettably!). We'd love to come back for dessert because their dessert selection also looks incredible! read more

We noticed this cafe while being stuck on Veterans behind the Dollywood traffic and didn't give it 2nd thought. Yelp doesn't disappoint and as if it was meant to be, we came back the following morning and let me tell you... Thickest pancakes I've ever laid eyes on and I find myself still salivating over them. Great service and folks. read more

We have driven by this little spot for years and finally stopped. Such a great spot! Really friendly staff. Food made fresh when ya order. I had corned beef hash, and it was real, not from a can! The kids each got a pancake and they were the thickest pancakes I have ever seen. The single kid pancake is definitely enough for each of them. Ya know what else was nice, I felt like it was fairly priced. Going out to breakfast with kids can be so expensive.. Thank you for keeping pancakes reasonably priced :) read more

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Wow! This was great, definitely a small place with only 5 tables but the owner greets you when you walk in. The strawberry jalapeño French toast and hillbilly grit bowl were both fabulous! Definitely a must visit and will be back! read more

Lil Black Bear Cafe - Strawberry jalapeño French toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Wonderful!!! Food was hot and comforting. Service was warm and welcoming. The absolute best pancakes I've ever eaten in my entire life. I love to support local businesses and this is definitely one worth supporting. Can't wait to come back in the spring for movie night!! read more

Awesome place for breakfast. The folks here are so friendly and the food is great!! Wonderful local place to eat.