We completely enjoyed our breakfast at Ma and Pa's. Our server was cheerful and knowledgeable of…read morethe menu. The decor was quaint and farm house themed. The menu had something for everyone and everything we saw looked great. The restaurant is in a strip mall and easy to find. We will be going back on our next trip. I apologize for no pictures, phone died!

One of the best gravy, definitely come to this mom and pop if you explore this part of Washington…read more Service might be slow, so don't come too hungry.

Driving from Seattle back to the Central Coast of California after an Alaskan cruise and started…read moresearching for a place to get breakfast, Yelp did not disappoint. This place is a reminder not to judge a book by its cover, don't want to call this a greasy spoon because there was nothing greasy about the food. Quaint and clean. The food was sooo good! Eggs, hubby's scrambled and mine over medium, were perfectly cooked. The sausage patties were delicious; nice crisp sear on the outside and tender in side. Best execution of hash browns I've ever had at any restaurant. The rye bread toast.... To make this place even better, the service was incredible. Wish I had gotten their names to give them the proper appreciation, both were attentive and friendly. Sad they are so far away, best breakfast ever!

Came here on a whim, we're driving from Seattle to Tacoma to browse antique shops and our favorite…read morerecord stores and hunger hit us en route. I looked up diners and Yelp came through with this spot! When you're pulling up the the location you wouldn't think that there's a bomb breakfast spot in the area but OMG this place is fantastic! Small hole in the wall type spot but everything wad great. Solid stream of folks coming in and glad we beat the rush before it was a 30-40 min wait! Service, the sweetest servers! Charming and just overall nice, you know you're being taken care of with them. Renee made great recommendations and we got an omelet (forgot which one...it was a supreme/something omelet towards the top of the menu) and my hubby got a club sandwich! Omelet was cooked perfectly and they were not cheap on the meat! My hubbys club sandwich was HUGE! You must get the loaded hash browns, they are incredible!! Will definitely come back!

perfect breakfast. great service. amazing food. Love the black bear theme and the cozy vibe.read more

Friendly - we had the best service all three times we have gone! And the food has been excellent…read moreeach time! This time we had the Steak and egg 11.99 week day special - perfectly medium rare for me and medium for the other party with us- the biscuit is massive and delicious- the hash towns were spot on and loved it! Build your own bacon egg French toast - deeeelicious! Look at those fluffy French toast and the eggs done just right! Highly recommend!!! Fast service clean and friendly- spot on service clear team work and really excellent experience!

Food was great, came out quick, the atmosphere was great, and the service was great too! 10/10 all…read morearound, great place to eat! would highly recommend to anyone with a big appetite

First time here, traveling from CA. Service was great, food was so good! Just what we needed from a…read more20hr road trip! Will definitely be back! TY Elmer's!

VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! I was looking forward to their St. Patrick Day menu and to say I was…read moredisappointed is an understatement. I ordered the Irish Pub Plate for $23... you be the judge if it was worth the price (see picture). NO "Shepard's Pie", NO "warn Irish soda bread". Instead I got breakfast potatoes and cold carrots!!! Again, you be the judge and take a look at the picture.

this is the 2nd time i ordered to go food from them and it was wrong. They claim it's not them it's…read moreme. I ordered a skillet with cheddar and the reciept shows cheddar and it also shows no cheese. I chose the specific cheese. Then the site adds no cheese when the reciept clearly states the cheese type. The mgr josh is a dumb fuck. He spent the conversation trying to blame that on me when the same thing happened before. I ordered a meal with no spinach and get home with spinach on it. Call and tell him and he says there's no spinach with that meal. It clearly states it on the menu. He again tries to claim it's not their fault. He needs to fix their online ordering portal. Not to mention the food is dry and wilted looking when it's to go.

My wife and I stopped by for lunch yesterday. Greeted by the owner/ chef Gary. Service was…read moreexcellent! We both ordered the lasagna and were blown away. Absolutely delicious. Nice little place to enjoy a cocktail, eat some fantastic Italian food. I highly recommend it.

HOLY COW I LOVE THIS PLACE! I ordered from here yesterday for myself and coworkers and the food was…read morehands down delicious. We ordered the Marco Polo pasta, a pizza, and the tortellini. I love this place so much I ordered the pasta again today for breakfast! I was very happy to find out they serve everything on the menu starting at 8am, not just breakfast! I'm pregnant, and it's been hard for me to find food that really hits the spot. So happy I found this place. I'm definitely going to be a regular here! Big props to Gary Walker, I taste the love in his cooking!

Great local spot for breakfast!…read more I did drive passed it, it's pretty inconspicuous, but, after a quick u turn I found front row parking and we went inside. Seating is limited-three booths, a handful of counter seats and a table outside-so we were fortunate to walk in just as a booth opened up. From everyone else's reviews, it sounds like there can sometimes be a wait, but for us the planets aligned, and we sat pretty quickly. The menu is standard diner fare done well. If you are looking for sexy, avant-garde food, this ain't it. If you want a stick to your ribs meal that will sustain you for your adventure of the day, you are in the right place. It reminds me of how my grandma would cook breakfast, big portions, and big flavor. Bring your big appetite. Everyone is really friendly, be it the folks behind the counter or the folks in the booths. This is obviously a neighborhood favorite, and you can tell.

You're coming here to have your food delivered to you by a toy train. You're coming here because in…read morea digital world, it will impress your kids to have an analog and memorable experience. No one's coming here for the gourmet culinary experience. It's a great place to bring kids, tons of fun, with great customer service. Worth a stop if you've got children with you.

My friend and I arrived close to 11am and were seated right away. I'd ordered the mini volcano…read morewhich was 2 large pancakes, 1 egg, 1 slice of bacon, 1 sausage. The pancakes were huge and sweet , I took more than half home, it heated up well. Coffee was good, waitress kept our mugs full. All in all it was pretty good. I'm so happy there's another diner in town. 5 stars is a bit too high but 4 is a bit too small. I'll be back to try other menu items.

I had never actually eaten inside a Black Bear Diner before, even though I've heard people rave…read moreabout it for years. The only other time I tried it was for takeout from a location in California, and honestly it was pretty underwhelming. After moving to Washington, though, I figured I'd give the Olympia location a fair shot and try it as a sit-down breakfast spot, though they do offer breakfast/lunch all day. My husband and I came by for a little breakfast date around 9 a.m. It wasn't busy yet, but the parking lot was starting to fill up and it looked like the morning rush was on its way. One thing I did notice right away is that the parking lot feels a bit compact when it starts getting busy, so it's probably a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings when pulling in or backing out. We were seated right away with no wait, although it did take a couple minutes for someone to bring us the paper menus. I will say the menu design was cute -- it's styled like a newspaper. I also liked the aesthetic of the restaurant itself. There were bear decorations and forest-themed designs throughout the place that gave it a rustic, oaky cabin-type vibe, which fit the theme really well. Once we decided what we wanted, our server (I believe her name was Amy) came over. She was an older lady and seemed nice enough throughout the meal. I ordered what I think was the Big Grizzly breakfast, which was about $20. It came with three eggs (I chose sunny side up), sausage, bacon, one side, sweet cream pancakes, and a country ham steak. Since I'm not a big pancake person, I substituted the pancakes for a Belgian waffle instead. The food itself tasted good, but I'll admit I expected the portions to be bigger for the price since I had heard Black Bear Diner was known for huge breakfasts, but they were more moderate than I anticipated. The country ham steak in particular surprised me because it was just a small square piece rather than a larger cut. Maybe that's how it's normally served and I just didn't notice on the menu, but it was a little disappointing considering the price point. One small mix-up happened when our food arrived -- the server accidentally swapped my plate with my husband's. We didn't say anything about it since she was very friendly and it wasn't a big deal to us; she realized later when she stopped by for refills and apologized. My husband ordered a burger (I can't remember which one), and he said it tasted okay. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. It was decent enough for him to finish his meal. I did like that they offered bottomless soda refills, which was nice since I could steal sips from my husband's Pepsi lol. I also liked that there were options for some pepper sauces and condiments already on the table, which made it easy to customize my food without having to request it from my server. Before we left I stopped by the restroom, which could have used a little more attention. The stall I used didn't have a toilet paper holder at all, so the roll was just sitting on the floor. That felt a little unsanitary, but I made do. When the bill came, we were told that card payments are handled at the table, while cash payments have to be taken up to the front register. I paid with card and Amy came back to run it for us without any issue. Including a 20% tip we chose to add, our bill totaled out to $57.71 for our food and one soda, yikes. By the time we were leaving, several families had gathered at the entrance waiting for tables, so it definitely seems like this place gets busy as the morning goes on, probably closer to the brunch crowd around 10 or 11. Overall, the experience was just okay for me. The food tasted fine and the service was friendly, but the portion sizes didn't quite match the price in my opinion. It's a decent breakfast option in the area, but personally I think I might just stick with IHOP next time when it comes to chain breakfast spots.

My mom and grandma were in town for a visit-I have been curious about this restaurant, so I decided…read moreto take them here for an early Mothers Day lunch. Our waitress (Rose) was outstanding-she was kind, helpful, engaging and she made my grandma's day with her service. The food was delicious!! Tasted fresh, flavorful and high quality-my husband loved the left over onion rings.;) The music was fun but the decor could use a refresh. I still give this restaurant 5 stars because the food and service matter way more!

My husband and I ate here today for the 1st time. We liked the location (with parking) and the…read morewaiter but.. the food was very disappointing. Both my husband and I noticed that everything had a metallic "off" taste... kind of what we imagine a problem with the grill might cause. They probably haven't properly seasoned the grill, is my guess. They also don't seem to know how to make hollandaise sauce, either, which was watery and the butter had separated out from the sauce. I wound up with diarrhea later. The dishes were ready VERY QUICKLY... too quickly... which suggested that the food may not have been made fresh which could be what allowed the food to cause illness. I'm not sure how this place is getting 5 stars from other reviewers.