Black Bear Diner Idaho Falls
$ • American, Vegetarian
Hours:
1610 E 17th St, Idaho Falls
(208) 523-0652
About Black Bear Diner
Customers' Favorites
Black Bear Diner Reviews
Jovan was my waitress for my family of six , she was understanding and when my child did not likewhat he had ordered and wanted something different she was understanding and wasn't rude about it
staff is on point, upbeat and friendly!! orange juice is actually real and fresh with no BS added..all the food came out exactly as expected 👌👌big turn around from when I came about a year ago!! Tony was our server and had us laughing and smiling so big kudos to him!! we'll definitely be leaving a tip this time 😊😊
We arrived for dinner and they seated us right away. 2 of the existing 4 tables got up to leave but had to wait 10 minutes for one of a group of 4 employees standing around to bother to check them out. There were more employees than customers at this point, yet they couldn't be bothered to even ackniwledge us. After over 20 minutes, I walked over to the gaggle of employees. told them it wasn't clear how long they expected us to wait for them but that it had been way too long,...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 9PM |
The Black Bear Diner in Idaho Falls provides a busy and efficiently-run dining experience. The atmosphere inside is lively and welcoming, contrasting with the sleepy exterior. Recent reviews highlight improvements in customer service, with friendly and upbeat staff, especially servers like Dovan and Jovan, who are praised for being understanding, kind, and attentive. Staff members are careful to ask before refilling water cups, showing good manners. The food quality has also gotten better, with large portions and a variety of dishes. Customers enjoy meals like The Breakfast Club, which can be customized, and appreciate the fresh, real orange juice. Some reviews mention that breakfast items such as omelettes, cheesy hash browns, and desserts are popular. While some found parts of their meals forgotten or not as expected, overall, the restaurant remains a favorite for hearty meals and good service. There is also a little gift shop on-site, making it a nice place to stop for a satisfying meal.