Black Bear Diner

1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon
(619) 444-2327

Recent Reviews

Colleen McHugh

Great server and large portions of delicious food. Delicious Gluten Free bread.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bread available!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes

Cathy Del

We went here last week twice. First with my husband on 4/10 and then brought my family on the weekend, 4/14. The busiest time is on weekends before noon. They don't take reservations. On my first visit, I ordered the Eggs Benedict, superb. The second visit, I had the salmon. It would have been great if it was not spicy. I don't like spicy. However, I must say they have a great customer service. Other than a few mishaps on our orders because they were busier on Sat. Wed was good no problem with the foods we ordered. In short if you want a great experience go outside of the busy hours because chances are there will be a few errors in your order but they fixed it anyway. This is why the rating of 4 on food. The Manager Bernice was extremely nice and the waiters we had were Alyssa or Alicia and Amber if I remember right. The receptionist Heaven and Frederick did a good job as well. Our wait time was shorter than expected. Yes, I plan to try their other food in the menu which is extensive but I will probably avoid the weekend hours. My boss said don't go there on Sundays, it is a nightmare with parking since it's in the shopping are where the Rock church is located. Hope this helps.Vegetarian options: I am not vegetarian so I am not looking for that in the menu but they have a lot of options on food. I believe I saw some vegetarian and even gluten free options.Parking: Parking on the weekends especially Sunday will be tough due to the church service next door. There are other parking lots nearby though when we visited both times. We found parking easy on Wednesday and Saturday. My boss said stay away on Sunday as that's when there is a Church service at the Rock Church. They usually close the parking lot. So that is probably why avoid Sundays before 1pm. Even the waitresses said before 1pm on a weekend is the busiest time and no reservations.Kid-friendliness: I saw a lot of kids come to eat there. They have a kids menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Ty Swift

Parking: Big parking lot and freeKid-friendliness: Family style restaurantWheelchair accessibility: Ramps for wheelchair accessibility

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Denver Omelette, Steak and Eggs, Potatoes, Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee - 96oz

Dianne Peterson

Food was greasy and not hotWe were at a seminar and the employees that were sitting in the same room were loud alone with the staff that were in the same area. It was difficult to hear the speaker.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Jamie Slater

It's cool. Sometimes service is a bit slow or not the best but depends on what time you go. Food is decent some of it has no flavor but nothing a Lil salt and pepper can't fix up. Cool atmosphere laid back diner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs, Chicken Fried, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Fish, Cobbler, Bob's Big Bear Burger, Soup, Chicken Fried Steak

James Sommers

Food and service were spot on. Portions were huge! Definitely will be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gravy, Chicken Fried Steak

Dr. Joni Chapman, DACM, LAc, CFMP

Best home cooked food, meatloaf dinner is amazing. Best bear claws.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tylr Kramer

This is the equivalent of a truck stop diner. The waitress had gross fingernails a half inch long. How can you have clean hands with fingernails that long? The food was edible, but that’s about it. The other waitress with the neck Tatoo was clearly on meth. This place should be shut down, or moved to Tijuana where most of the staff is from. Insulting Service does not deserve payment. It’s a civil issue.Wheelchair accessibility: If you visit this restaurant, you must be handicapped

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Potatoes

Laurie Keltz

Food was just ok. The service was excellent though and they have wonderful pie!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

g3 intel

The food is thoroughly mediocre, service takes about as long as you expect for a diner, and it's overcrowded with people, some of which will inevitably be annoying and loud. I give it an almighty shrug.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

kealoha wong

Ample portions. Crowded but nice pretty quickly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Malia Poggio

Great diner style food. Best biscuits and gravy ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Antonio Vargas

Very rich 3l breakfast

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jani Allen

Good food, good service and a fun atmosphere to boot! What more do you need?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Wayne Tait

I have been going to this place for a few months. Love the food. A good size plate filled with your choice of food . Stake and eggs with potatoes, toast. Cheerful atmosphere, in a family environment.Wheelchair accessibility: They make accommodations for any needs a person has.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steak, Potatoes

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