Black Bear Diner offers many different types of food, including hearty breakfasts, classic burgers, satisfying dinners, fresh salads, and sweet desserts. Their menu has big portions of popular comfort food, and the restaurant is decorated with bears.
Some of the most popular menu items include the Grizz breakfast, which costs $28.79, the BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, which costs $28.79, and the 10 oz New York Steak & Eggs, which costs $34.49. If you like burgers, the Bob’s Big Bear Burger costs $25.99 and the Western BBQ Burger costs $24.19.
Black Bear Diner is famous for its hearty breakfasts and home-style dinners. The Chicken Fried Steak Omelette and Joe’s Hobo Omelette are both $25.09. For dinner, you can get a slow-cooked pot roast for $28.79 or BBQ ribs for $31.09.
The first Black Bear Diner opened in Mount Shasta, California, in 1995. It was started by Bruce Dean and Bob Manley. Now there are 161 Black Bear Diners in 13 states. These states are California, Texas, and Arizona. The company is based in Redding, California, and is growing in the United States.
The menu has more than just the popular items. It has many options to satisfy every craving. There’s something for everyone, from the cinnamon roll French toast (priced at $20.29) to the crispy chicken cobb salad (priced at $23.99). For dessert, try the five-layer chocolate cake for $10.39 or the banana cream pie for $9.19. Black Bear Diner has a wide-ranging menu, and it’s a popular choice for people who love comfort food.
Hungry Bear Breakfasts
The Grizz
$28.79
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs*
$28.79
10 oz New York Steak & Eggs
$34.49
Classic 2-Egg Combos
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
$22.59
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs
$21.09
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
$25.19
Link Sausage & Eggs
$20.29
No Meat, just the eggs please!
$17.29
Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs
$22.59
Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs
$22.59
Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs
$22.79
Chicken Sausage Link & Eggs
$22.59
Omelettes & Scrambles
Southern Scramble
$22.49
Shasta Scramble
$21.89
Bruce’s Meat Lover’s Omelette
$25.09
Denver Omelette
$24.09
California Omelette
$24.09
Joe’s Hobo Omelette
$25.09
Chicken Fried Steak Omelette
$25.09
Vegetarian Omelette
$22.99
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
$20.29
The Volcano
$21.89
Stuffed Blackberry French Toast
$21.69
Thick-Cut French Toast
$17.29
Sweet Cream Waffle
$18.39
Bear’s Choice
$21.79
Pancake Stack – 2 Cakes
$17.29
Bear’s Benedicts
Classic Eggs Benedict
$24.19
California Bacon Benedict
$24.19
Specialty Breakfasts
Breakfast Burrito
$21.39
Fit & Focused Chicken Sausage Scramble
$22.99
The ScramBOWL
$22.69
Avocado Toast
$19.59
Breakfast Club Melt
$24.19
Little Less Breakfasts
1 Biscuit & Country Gravy
$17.29
1 Egg Breakfast
$17.29
The Mini Volcano
$19.59
Ham & Cheese Omelette
$18.29
Breakfast Extras
Biscuits & Gravy
$11.99
Grits
$3.49
Sausage
$10.39
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon
$10.39
Strip-Cut Hash Browns
$9.19
Fruit Bowl
$11.49
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Classic
$11.99
Side of Loaded Potato
$3.49
Side of 2 Eggs
$3.09
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Blackberry Filled
$11.99
Side of Gravy
$1.89
English Muffin
$6.09
Country Red Potatoes
$9.19
Hot Oatmeal
$13.49
Toast
$6.09
Hickory Smoked Ham Steak
$10.39
Burgers
Patty Melt
$18.99
Shasta Cheeseburger
$22.69
Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger
$23.59
Western BBQ Burger
$24.19
California Burger
$23.59
Dr. Praeger’s Veggie Burger
$21.89
Bob’s Big Bear Burger
$25.99
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$24.19
Cheeseburger Basket – Single
$14.99
Cheeseburger Basket – Double
$17.29
Sandwiches & Strips
Tuna Melt
$18.39
Tri-Tip Dip
$23.99
Open-Faced Hot Turkey
$20.69
Turkey Club
$21.89
Reuben
$22.69
B.L.T.
$18.29
Chicken Avocado Club
$22.99
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
$22.69
Tuna Melt
$22.45
Super Salads
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
$23.99
Taco Salad
$24.59
Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
$23.99
Chili, Soup & Lunch Combos
Bowl of Soup
$12.49
Bowl of Chili
$13.69
Cup of Soup
$9.99
½ Sandwich & Bowl of Soup
$18.39
Cup of Chili
$11.29
Full-Course Homestyle Dinners
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak
$30.69
Housemade Meatloaf
$28.79
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast
$28.79
BBQ Ribs
$31.09
New York Steak*
$37.49
Full-Course Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Roasted Turkey
$27.39
Santa Maria Tri-Tip Dinner*
$30.99
Dinner Combos (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Tri-Tip & Shrimp
Priced by add-ons
Tri-Tip & Chicken Strips
Priced by add-ons
Diner Deals
Fettuccine Alfredo
$13.79
Chicken & Waffle
$21.69
Shrimp & Chips
$26.49
Blackened Pesto Salmon
$25.29
Pesto Fettuccine
$13.79
Fish & Chips
$22.99
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
$18.39
Little Less Dinners
Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak
$17.29
Housemade Meatloaf
$18.29
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast
$19.59
Little Less Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Little Less Santa Maria Tri-Tip*
$20.19
Cub Breakfasts
Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes
$5.79
Cubs Bear Choice
$6.89
Happy Cub Cake
$5.79
Cubs Mini Volcano
$8.09
Cubs Sprinkle Cakes
$5.79
Cub Lunches & Dinners
Cubs Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$6.89
Cubs Chicken Strips 2 pcs
$6.89
Cubs Biscuit Bear’s Burger & Fries
$8.09
Cubs Brandi’s Favorite Macaroni & Cheese
$6.89
Sides & Extras
Corn Bread Muffin
$3.49
Side of Gravy
$1.89
Loaded Potato
$3.49
Onion Rings
$12.69
Dinner Salad
$8.09
Side of Veggies
$6.89
French Fries
$8.09
Baked Potato (after 4 p.m.)
$8.09
Sweet Potato Fries
$10.39
French Fries & Onion Rings
$10.39
Sweet Potato Fries & Onion Rings
$12.69
Beverages
Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew
$6.79
Soft Drink
$5.19
Malted Milkshake
$6.89
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice – Large
$9.09
Other Juice – Small
$4.99
Coffee
$4.59
Lemonade
$5.79
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice – Small
$6.89
Arnold Palmer
$5.79
Milkshake
$6.89
Cold Brew Coffee
$4.99
Hot Chocolate
$5.79
Sweet Tea
$5.19
Kids’ Chocolate Milk
$2.29
Hot Tea
$4.59
Iced Tea
$5.19
Creamy Mocha Cold Brew
$6.79
Other Juice – Large
$6.69
Milk – Large
$5.29
Milk – Small
$4.99
Kids’ Milk
$2.29
Kids’ Juice
$2.29
Kids’ Lemonade
$2.29
Kids’ Soft Drink
$5.19
Oat Milk – Large
$4.99
Oat Milk – Small
$5.29
Kids’ Oat Milk
$2.29
Desserts
Coconut Cream Pie
$9.19
Olga’s Bread Pudding
$9.19
Malted Milkshake
$6.89
Milkshake
$6.89
Hot Fudge Sundae
$5.79
5 Layer Chocolate Cake
$10.39
Carrot Cake
$10.39
Grandma’s Favorite Berry Cobbler
$9.19
Apple Cobbler
$9.19
Chocolate Cream Pie
$9.19
Banana Cream Pie
$9.19
Family Meals To Go
Bacon, Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal
$44.89
Eggs, Potatoes & Biscuits Family Meal
$31.09
Breakfast Combo Family Meal
$42.59
Fish & Chips Family Meal
$50.59
Chicken Strips & Fries Family Meal
$34.49
Family Beverages To Share
Arnold Palmer – 96oz
$19.59
Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee – 96oz
$21.89
Freshly-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea – 96oz
$17.29
Minute Maid Lemonade – 96oz
$19.59
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I had breakfast at Black Bear Diner in Boise, Idaho, and it was a great way to start the day. The diner had a cozy, rustic feel with bear-themed decor that made it feel like home. It wasn’t too busy, but the staff was friendly and quick to take my order. I went with Bruce’s Meat Lover’s Omelette, and it was packed with flavor and came out hot and fresh. The portion was huge and definitely filled me up. At $25.09, it seemed a bit pricey, but the quality and size made it worthwhile. I’d be happy to stop by again when I’m in town.
JQ Louise
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