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    Snoring Bear Diner

    4.6 (162 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SNORING BEAR DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Snoring Bear Breakfast
    Chris E.

    Decided to find a spot close by to eat while stopping for gas on the way to the Tail of the Dragon. Only a couple minutes off the parkway. We were greeted right away and were able to take a table. Small dining area, with very limited seating. Nice warm cozy vibe including Bob Ross on the tv. The food came out quickly. Hot and fresh. I got the Snoring Bear Breakfast. I chose the Cajun seasoning for the tilapia and it was a lil bland. I probably could have asked for more seasoning, so that's on me. The rest was great. Eggs cooked to perfection. My wife chose the fish platter and she said the fish was delicious. The fries were a lil over seasoned and she had to rub some of the fries off. As for the drinks, cans of Coke, Sprite, etc are $1.99 each. A lil pricey but it is clearly marked on the menu. My only complaint is I ordered a water and was charged 50 cents. It's not listed anywhere on the menu, so I was surprised to see it on my bill. Overall, I would probably stop here again for a quick bite if I'm in the area. Nice little place, and the service is great!

    Dog friendly
    David L.

    Looking for new gastrointestinal gems on YELP, this came up. We had CeCe as our waitress. What a nice gal. She served the outside guests well with a chatty attitude and smile coffee in her hand. Amazing we even had mutual dog friends. Dalmatian. I had a Denver style omelette with ham and peppers. With hot sauce it was great. Enjoyed the biscuit and coffee Outdoors is the way to go. We take Freckles everywhere.

    Pulled pork sandwich and Mac and cheese

    My family was quite pleased with our stop here. Everybody enjoyed their meals on the whole (however would skip coleslaw and mac and cheese). We enjoyed being able to sit on the patio to enjoy the nice weather.

    Veggie Omlet

    Great food, nice service, a small roadside diner with a "where the locals eat" feeling. True Americana and Southern Hospitality in a nice, cozy place.

    Their chicken sandwich and potato salad with a sweet tea!
    Kathryn B.

    Amazing food and sweet staff. Loved the atmosphere and the views outdoors ambiance was perfection

    Outside of restaurant with patio seating

    Standard diner food with nice back patio seating and ambience. Very limited indoor seating. We unfortunately had to wait quite a while for our food but the server was nice and kept us updated. We liked the snoring bear smash burger. FYI soda beverages are can only, no fountain drinks.

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    J F.

    Amazing food!! Soooo cute and small as well. Really broad menu. Some interesting stuff on there. Pictured is a smash patty burger with fried mozzarella and also a pulled pork sandwich.

    Bacon wrapped meatloaf, potato salad and corn casserole

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    Roaches.. seen 2 crawling out of the kitchen past the bathroom. I couldn't even finish my food after this.

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    Such a good find! The fried chicken salad is SO good!! Extremely sweet staff, and such a cute place.

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    11 months ago

    Second time here snd the burgers were awesome again! My husband had the fish and it was fresh and tasty. Dont drive ny this place!

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    Just had breakfast here for the first time this morning. I had the biscuit and gravy with bacon,…read morescrambled eggs and added a side of cheddar rounds. My husband had the pancakes. The pancakes were just ok.... They made the batter as we ordered it so it didn't have time to absorb the flour so it wasn't all that good. He said he would try a burrito next time. I loved my biscuits and gravy. The gravy was a darker color but the sausage was so flavorful and it was light in pepper which I like because I don't like pepper. The biscuit was a really great size and fluffy. The bacon is not thick cut but still Crispy and good, eggs were cooked nicely. Now on to the cheddar rounds..... I try these all over but these are the absolute closest you will get to the Pals version. They were lacking the season salt which would have made them taste like Pals. Over all I was very happy and will definitely be back!!! Also the prices were good (pic of menu (included)

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    I have been going here for a very long time. I experienced the best version of this restaurant when…read moreBecky was cooking and making 12/10 burgers. This place is still great, but it's not on the same level as it once was. Food: 4.5/5 I got the Monster Burger with Pepper Jack cheese and a side of French fries. The burger was cooked very well but could have used a bit more seasoning. The Pepper Jack cheese could have been a little spicier, but I understand that each brand has a different spice level. Today's fries were just good, but most of the time they are great. You will learn quickly that I am a French fry connoisseur, and I will always say that crinkle-cut fries are the best in the game. This place serves crinkle-cut fries, and most of the time they absolutely hit. ‍ Service: 5/5 I went around 11:20-ish on a Wednesday, and it was packed! It's great to see the business still doing well, but it did take some time to get my meal. However, it was worth the wait, and the service is fantastic. The staff works extremely hard, and they make the experience enjoyable even during busy hours. Atmosphere: 4/5 The restaurant is absolutely clean, and they take great pride in keeping it that way. I will say there isn't much table space, but that's due to the size of the building. I honestly wish they would move to a bigger location because they deserve even more business and additional staff to help support the incredible team they already have. Value: Cannot Judge I can't fully judge this category since my dad treated me to lunch and paid for it. That said, the portion sizes for the prices seem fair and fitting. Final Thoughts Like I said before, Becky's is not on the same level it once was, but I still love this place! It's always a pleasure being served by a great staff while chowing down on a good Monster Burger. If you're a burger fan, then you should absolutely make a trip to Becky's! FEAST Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Would I Go Back?: Absolutely!

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