Bear Bear

$$ • Pet Friendly, American

About Bear Bear

Bear Bear is a top-tier restaurant in Leavenworth, offering a cozy atmosphere and fine dining quality, especially for brunch. The frittata and bread pudding French toast are standout dishes. With exceptional grits, greens, and chicken and waffles, it's a must-visit spot. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating in good weather, where they can experience delicious food and attentive service while taking in views of the mountains and local architecture. The menu features interesting breakfast dishes like biscuits and sausage gravy, which is lighter and very tasty, and sweet potatoes with an egg, yummy sauce, asparagus, and thick bacon. The location is ideal and right in the downtown area, making it perfect for solo, couples, or family dining. Visitors often praise the friendly staff, though sometimes there is a wait for menus and water as the staff tends to other tables first. When served, the food is always excellent and freshly cooked, with popular choices including chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches, smashed avocado toast with poached eggs and apple sausage, and creative options like cream and jam waffle or 5 spice salmon latkes. The atmosphere, delicious food, and great service make it a special place, and many guests look forward to returning for another memorable meal. Despite the distance, the quality of the food and service make it worth the drive back. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.