We visited here this afternoon our lovely server was Alison From the time we sat down this awesome girl treated us with so much care and kindness and enthusiasm She definitely knows the food menu and portions and helped us decide since we don’t eat much anymore Her caring attitude her beautiful smile says it all We need more like her at other restaurants in Waco Thank you Alison for making our visit very memorable and we will be back to see you Don’t let this gem get away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ezra Moreno
Personally, I was hoping for a better experience than the last time I came, but was immediately met with rudeness/ unprofessionalism. I was meeting some friends for lunch, and when they arrived, the host asked whether we wanted a table or a booth. I personally just wanted a table, and said table. He looked at us and said, “Well, we have REALLY BIG booths if you’d rather have that.” Ok. The only reason this was being said to us was because we were bigger. I personally didn’t want a booth. I think the condescending tone in the comment left me with a sour taste. I would have said 'booth,' but I didn’t, and I was immediately met with a rude comment. I really wanted to give this place another chance; the last time, the waiter was incredibly rude, forgot about our table, and completely rang up the wrong items. I gave them a little break, but I’m not sure if I’d want to come back. Since this is what I was immediately greeted with. Service is kind of everything to me, and being met with rude staff every time has soured this place for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
T A
Be prepared to wait on the weekends. First rate food. Huge portions. This is one of those places where you spend an hour trying to figure out whether you want savory or sweet for breakfast, only to realize you might want lunch! Just go with your first instinct, and you won't be upset. They also serve coffee with those mugs with thick sides. . .yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Matus
Ermagurd! I dont know how this little gem has stayed hidden. Quite and yummy. Super affordable, the taco salad in this Pic was like 12 bucks and massive, wife couldn't eat half. Its definitely enough for 2 people. With all the chip and Jo tourists traps in waco this is a pleasant experience. My chicken fried steak was better then the new heitmillers though nothing will ever compare to the original. Steak was edge to edge, no big pocket of air in excessive crust. They offer waffles and sweet cream pancake among many other yummy items. And personal 6inch pies, at 7.00ea what a steal. If you are craving that really good strong diner coffee, they got it, and they offered one to go as well. We love this place. I coin this place the love child of cracker barrel and a wafflehouse...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Myhalik
This is our to-go place but after 2-18-26 I'm going to thank long and hard before I go back the waitress took a order I got the dinner so I wanted a salad before my meal needless to say I got my meal before I got my salad because she was busy on her phone in the back then we had to ask for our cornbread muffins and she brings us one she should have brought us two the manager was very nice and gave us $10 off our meal and I thanked her for that. Oh yes they were not busy at all so the waitress could have done a better job of taking care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
lyn linkous
The food was ordinary, but the price was extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
dxpera18
Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Rabbit
Very friendly staff! Food is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Albert Armstead
This location is amazing, my food was Delicious , my server Erica was so professional and attentive to my dining needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Campos
Cody was a great server! Under immense pressure on a Sunday rush he was able to show kindness and continue to check in on us. A great employee always knows when to ask for help and I overheard him ask another server to help with take one of his tables order- politely- and she responded no pretty harshly before she walked off. As someone who works in food service as well I understand how fast a great day can turn into a hard one. Even after that encounter he still tried his best with a half smile. I hope management gives him the recognition he deserves. Great job Cody! Way to not let others change your mood even when it’s difficult. Aside from Cody the atmosphere is always welcoming and all the servers I’ve encountered give their all. Great staff , & great food selections.
We went there for the first time this evening. Everything was amazing. I ordered my sandwich without onions, it came to the table with onions. My husband asked for another sandwich would be made, fully planning on paying for both sandwiches (he was going to eat the other sandwich for lunch). They remade the sandwich, and was so apologetic. They gave us a while new sandwich. Everything was absolutely terrific. We will definitely return. All of the staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Brooks
I was just here at Black Bear Diner with my Family. We meet here every 2 months. My Husband & I are from Antlers Oklahoma and our kids are from New Braunfels. We had a wonderful lunch and our waitress Alexa was very sweet! We will be back in 2 months!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan DuBose
This was my first time dining at Black Bear Diner in Waco and I plan to go back. I went with a simple BLT and hash browns. They've got a large menu. I sat at the diner bar since it was just myself. My server greeted me promptly upon sitting. It was cool to see the cooks in action behind the counter. I'll order pancakes next time and orange juice. Their orange juice is squeezed in house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talibah L Maxwell
Allie, Allie, Allie!!!!! You won’t find a better server in town! Her sweet spirit, excellent service and on top of that the BEST TURKEY CLUB IN WACO! I could go all day about her! Thank you for excellent service!!!
We visited here this afternoon our lovely server was Alison
From the time we sat down this awesome girl treated us with so much care and kindness and enthusiasm
She definitely knows the food menu and portions and helped us decide since we don’t eat much anymore
Her caring attitude her beautiful smile says it all
We need more like her at other restaurants in Waco
Thank you Alison for making our visit very memorable and we will be back to see you
Don’t let this gem get away
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Personally, I was hoping for a better experience than the last time I came, but was immediately met with rudeness/ unprofessionalism. I was meeting some friends for lunch, and when they arrived, the host asked whether we wanted a table or a booth. I personally just wanted a table, and said table. He looked at us and said, “Well, we have REALLY BIG booths if you’d rather have that.” Ok. The only reason this was being said to us was because we were bigger. I personally didn’t want a booth. I think the condescending tone in the comment left me with a sour taste. I would have said 'booth,' but I didn’t, and I was immediately met with a rude comment. I really wanted to give this place another chance; the last time, the waiter was incredibly rude, forgot about our table, and completely rang up the wrong items. I gave them a little break, but I’m not sure if I’d want to come back. Since this is what I was immediately greeted with. Service is kind of everything to me, and being met with rude staff every time has soured this place for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Be prepared to wait on the weekends. First rate food. Huge portions. This is one of those places where you spend an hour trying to figure out whether you want savory or sweet for breakfast, only to realize you might want lunch! Just go with your first instinct, and you won't be upset. They also serve coffee with those mugs with thick sides. . .yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ermagurd! I dont know how this little gem has stayed hidden. Quite and yummy. Super affordable, the taco salad in this Pic was like 12 bucks and massive, wife couldn't eat half. Its definitely enough for 2 people. With all the chip and Jo tourists traps in waco this is a pleasant experience. My chicken fried steak was better then the new heitmillers though nothing will ever compare to the original. Steak was edge to edge, no big pocket of air in excessive crust. They offer waffles and sweet cream pancake among many other yummy items. And personal 6inch pies, at 7.00ea what a steal. If you are craving that really good strong diner coffee, they got it, and they offered one to go as well. We love this place. I coin this place the love child of cracker barrel and a wafflehouse...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our to-go place but after 2-18-26 I'm going to thank long and hard before I go back the waitress took a order I got the dinner so I wanted a salad before my meal needless to say I got my meal before I got my salad because she was busy on her phone in the back then we had to ask for our cornbread muffins and she brings us one she should have brought us two the manager was very nice and gave us $10 off our meal and I thanked her for that. Oh yes they were not busy at all so the waitress could have done a better job of taking care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
The food was ordinary, but the price was extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly staff! Food is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This location is amazing, my food was Delicious , my server Erica was so professional and attentive to my dining needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody was a great server! Under immense pressure on a Sunday rush he was able to show kindness and continue to check in on us. A great employee always knows when to ask for help and I overheard him ask another server to help with take one of his tables order- politely- and she responded no pretty harshly before she walked off. As someone who works in food service as well I understand how fast a great day can turn into a hard one. Even after that encounter he still tried his best with a half smile. I hope management gives him the recognition he deserves. Great job Cody! Way to not let others change your mood even when it’s difficult.
Aside from Cody the atmosphere is always welcoming and all the servers I’ve encountered give their all. Great staff , & great food selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We went there for the first time this evening. Everything was amazing. I ordered my sandwich without onions, it came to the table with onions. My husband asked for another sandwich would be made, fully planning on paying for both sandwiches (he was going to eat the other sandwich for lunch). They remade the sandwich, and was so apologetic. They gave us a while new sandwich. Everything was absolutely terrific. We will definitely return. All of the staff was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was just here at Black Bear Diner with my Family. We meet here every 2 months. My Husband & I are from Antlers Oklahoma and our kids are from New Braunfels. We had a wonderful lunch and our waitress Alexa was very sweet! We will be back in 2 months!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first time dining at Black Bear Diner in Waco and I plan to go back. I went with a simple BLT and hash browns. They've got a large menu. I sat at the diner bar since it was just myself. My server greeted me promptly upon sitting. It was cool to see the cooks in action behind the counter. I'll order pancakes next time and orange juice. Their orange juice is squeezed in house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie, Allie, Allie!!!!! You won’t find a better server in town! Her sweet spirit, excellent service and on top of that the BEST TURKEY CLUB IN WACO! I could go all day about her! Thank you for excellent service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ask for the Chorizo breakfast burrito Zack style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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