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Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

3530 W Baseline Rd, 85339, Laveen Village, United States

Cafés • Diners • Burgers • American


"One of the highlights of this restaurant is undoubtedly their breakfast meats. The bacon is some of the best I've ever had, and the sausage patties are fresh, boasting excellent texture and flavor. I was also pleasantly surprised by the hot link, which added a nice kick to my meal. Their fresh orange juice is another standout—absolutely delicious! My wife and son are particularly fond of the pancakes, and during our last visit, my wife tried the stuffed blackberry "French toast." This unique dish features a bear claw pastry filled with blackberries and prepared in the traditional French toast style, and she had nothing but praise for it. However, there are some drawbacks. The biscuits, which the diner takes pride in, tend to be quite dry and really require a generous serving of gravy to enjoy them. Even then, you’ll need a drink to help wash them down. Each time I've visited, I've had to ask for butter for my biscuits or toast, which I found unusual since it wasn't provided with the meal. When I finally received the butter, the toast and biscuits were never hot enough to melt it. Then there's the issue with the hash browns. On one occasion, mine were excessively crispy, while my wife's were undercooked and lacked color, leading her to request that they be cooked a bit longer. She was hesitant to do so, as she didn’t want to inconvenience the staff. If I come back, I would definitely choose the "country potatoes," which appeared to be a better option than the hash browns. The biggest downside for me has been the vegetables in the breakfast dishes. The onions and green peppers often taste raw and unappealing, as they could use more cooking. Overall, while there are some standout dishes and several strengths, there are also significant areas that could use improvement."

Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

23626 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, United States

Salad • Diners • Burgers • American


"We had a good experience at Black Bear Diner in Santa Clarita. It 's a chain breakfast place where you can get lots of basic breakfast items in a bear-themed environment (without all the growling and mothers protecting their young which you get when real bears are around. The portions were huge so you definitely won 't go hungry here and there are a million things to choose from, as well as plenty to eat for vegetarians, and gluten-free folks will do okay too. (Though the only gluten-free bread option is a hamburger bun. I had the No Meat, Just the Eggs Please which was a good amount of egg whites and an insane amount of crispy hashbrowns. They were cooked perfectly but lacked seasoning so were a bit bland. They were nice enough to sub a single Sweet Cream Pancake as my bread option. This was a generous-sized thing on its own and tasted as good as a pancake should. The coffee was really good. Too often conventional breakfast places serve up weak coffee which just doesn 't do the job. The mug they served me was filled with a bold, strong coffee that I would drink over and over. Well done! Our kid enjoyed his breakfast burrito without meat...another giant portion which even he, with all his teenage eating prowess, could not finish. And my wife was fine with her benedict meal served without bread (no gluten-free breakfast bread option. They did forget to bring our english muffin side until the end of the meal. We ended up packing it up and taking it with us with the rest of the leftovers. It was a great surprise to have decent food, large portions, and really good coffee at a chain conventional breakfast spot. I 'm a fan and will be back."