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In 1995 founders Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley opened the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, CA. Their mission was simple: create a fun and friendly atmosphere where the local community could enjoy huge portions of home-style cooking at a reasonable price. Today, we continue their mission at every Black Bear Diner across the country, as we passionately provide guests an outstanding experience. Our menu offers comfort food classics, and our entire menu is offered all day long. Whether you are craving pancakes at 8 pm or pot roast at 8 am – we’ve got something for everyone. Enjoy your meal in our family-friendly, cabin-themed diner with our welcoming staff or order to enjoy in the comfort of your home.
Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Hours
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7005 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: (714) 735-1011
Website: https://blackbeardiner.com/location/buena-park/
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Reviews
Donald Chavis
Was in town for work and found a real gem in Black Bear Diner. From the outside it looks like a full restaurant, but inside it gives classic diner vibes—bar seating, pie displays, pass-through window, uniforms, and friendly smiles.
Think Waffle House meets Cracker Barrel—that’s the vibe. I had pancakes, chicken fried steak with cheese eggs, and cheese grits. The pancakes were consistently thick, fluffy, and huge (I’ve tried them at multiple locations). The chicken fried steak was crispy outside, juicy inside, and paired perfectly with creamy grits. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was so good it made me wish I lived closer.
The staff was warm and attentive, making us feel like the only table there. The GM, Isasaeed at the Buena Park, Ca location said they train their staff to make each table feel special, and Michele our server exhibited that with ease! Black Bear is expanding nationwide, and if you get the chance, treat yourself—it’s worth it for both the food and atmosphere!
Disclaimer: Other plates in photos are from other visits at other Black Bear Diners after this first visit… What they excel in is consistency from Chicago to Cali…
… moreThink Waffle House meets Cracker Barrel—that’s the vibe. I had pancakes, chicken fried steak with cheese eggs, and cheese grits. The pancakes were consistently thick, fluffy, and huge (I’ve tried them at multiple locations). The chicken fried steak was crispy outside, juicy inside, and paired perfectly with creamy grits. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was so good it made me wish I lived closer.
The staff was warm and attentive, making us feel like the only table there. The GM, Isasaeed at the Buena Park, Ca location said they train their staff to make each table feel special, and Michele our server exhibited that with ease! Black Bear is expanding nationwide, and if you get the chance, treat yourself—it’s worth it for both the food and atmosphere!
Disclaimer: Other plates in photos are from other visits at other Black Bear Diners after this first visit… What they excel in is consistency from Chicago to Cali…
Mrs. Cota
My girlfriends and I enjoyed a little ladies brunch at Black bear Diner in Buena Park. The customer service was amazing! From the hostess, to the server and bus staff, to the manager our experience was AWESOME! They truly made us feel welcome and like family. Of course the food was delicious, but in addition to how yummy everything was, they accommodated all of our requests. Since it was brunch, we couldn’t decide on breakfast or lunch, so they literally had a little bit of everything (waffles, pancakes, pot roast, meatloaf, sandwiches, etc.) and it all came out at the same time and perfectly warm. Last but not least, the atmosphere is always perfect at Black Bear when you need that homey feeling, where you can just relax, enjoy the company and what tastes like a home cooked meal. This is just one of the many visits we’ve had at Black Bear, but after eating there for a number of years, it was about time I shared a shout out!!
… moreJoyce Alonzo
Got American diner food cravings and decided to try this spot.
Practically empty on a Friday afternoon.
Southern Scramble has a split biscuit plus sausage patties ( mild or spicy), topped with scrambled eggs egg and gravy. I asked for extra gravy too!
Quite satisfying.
My companion got the smaller chicken fried steak, also comes with mashed potatoes potato or salad, plus gravy.
Children’s meal of macaroni and cheese plus side of cut up fruit.
All the food was delicious.
Maybe the service was a little slow considering it was empty but that just might be also because the waitress seems to be cleaning or refilling containers at the counter.
Payment by card at table side.
Kids will LOVE the teddy bears lining one wall. Of course I got my little one her own engineer bear, complete with cap and overalls.
… morePractically empty on a Friday afternoon.
Southern Scramble has a split biscuit plus sausage patties ( mild or spicy), topped with scrambled eggs egg and gravy. I asked for extra gravy too!
Quite satisfying.
My companion got the smaller chicken fried steak, also comes with mashed potatoes potato or salad, plus gravy.
Children’s meal of macaroni and cheese plus side of cut up fruit.
All the food was delicious.
Maybe the service was a little slow considering it was empty but that just might be also because the waitress seems to be cleaning or refilling containers at the counter.
Payment by card at table side.
Kids will LOVE the teddy bears lining one wall. Of course I got my little one her own engineer bear, complete with cap and overalls.
howard scrivens
The word Diner is synonymous with heart portions of delicious home cooking. Well like many things in LA this was also misleading.
Food was bland and boring. The menu was vast true but if you can’t get the basics down , i’m not wasting anymore time or money on your specials.
Chili was tepid, bland and needed love, pot roast was on par with microwave versions. Overall if you’re gonna call yourself a diner, you have a lot to live up to, this didn’t. Pass,
PS of course it’s expensive it’s CA.
… moreFood was bland and boring. The menu was vast true but if you can’t get the basics down , i’m not wasting anymore time or money on your specials.
Chili was tepid, bland and needed love, pot roast was on par with microwave versions. Overall if you’re gonna call yourself a diner, you have a lot to live up to, this didn’t. Pass,
PS of course it’s expensive it’s CA.
M B
First time visiting Black Bear Diner and we really enjoyed our experience. The black bear decor was really fun and the menu is pretty vast. We ordered breakfast items: Strawberry Waffles ($12.29), Bread Pudding French Toast ($13.39) with a side of thick cut bacon ($6.29) and The Volcano Breakfast which includes 3 pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage links ($13.99). The portion sizes are definitely shareable or enough to take home for another meal. Everything was super tasty and we would order everything again.
Service was as attentive as we wanted and needed.
We are excited to return to try their lunch and dinner items and some of their desserts. I think this may be one of our favorite restaurants now.
… moreService was as attentive as we wanted and needed.
We are excited to return to try their lunch and dinner items and some of their desserts. I think this may be one of our favorite restaurants now.
Sungmin Kim
It’s no wonder this location has a lower rating than other Black Bear Diner branches.
The service was terrible; even with only five tables occupied, it took 20 minutes every time I tried to get a server’s attention. This was a completely different experience from other locations I’ve visited.
Unpleasant service like this really ruins what would have been a good meal.
… moreThe service was terrible; even with only five tables occupied, it took 20 minutes every time I tried to get a server’s attention. This was a completely different experience from other locations I’ve visited.
Unpleasant service like this really ruins what would have been a good meal.
Tim Pritchard
We enjoy coming to Black Bear Diner every so often. It is always good. This one does tend to have a wait on Sundays at lunchtime. But it is worth the wait. Breakfast is served all day. So I got breakfast. After we left, I realized they never brought my pancakes. Oh well, I was probably better off without them.
… moreNathan Greenberg
Hearty portions and tasty food! No host to greet customers so you stand around for a bit until someone notices you. Unfortunately, both our salads had wilted lettuce, but that was the only real blemish on the meal. Our server was a trainee and very courteous, even when he got a couple things wrong. No big deal. Never met the waiter that was supposed to be training him. I complimented the trainee to his manager, and the manager was a nice guy, too.
… moreBINITA RAMI
Visiting that place is always such a joy! They serve a delightful English breakfast that I truly look forward to. I love their breakfast offerings, especially the waffles and variations of sweet treats like pancakes; they always bring a smile to my face. This time, I opted for the avocado toast, and even though it was incredibly busy—making us wait almost 30 minutes to get a table—it was still worth it. The atmosphere there is always lively, and I really appreciate the experience. Thank you for such lovely moments!
… moreDEBBIE Macias
We had breakfast here for 3 days while visiting Buena Park. The 1st food was good the biscuit was hot and fresh but hash browns weren’t hot. 2nd day food was good ordered fruit instead of potatos biscut was cold disappointed. 3rd day had English muffin and fresh fruit.
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