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.
Phatty Chow
Great diner experience affordable food was hot and arrived fast. Just a regular meal like I hop or Denny’s. Very large menu lots of options breakfast,lunch and dinner , they have mimosas $7.99, cute little champagne bottles for $6.99. Service was very similar to a quick fast food spot.
… moreAcqunita Earnest
Birthday Lunch was delicious. Food cooked to perfection. Good coffee, waffles and eggs. Chicken was not cooked hard. The seat cushion looks terrible. Torn badly someone could damage their clothing or skin on the seat. They could cover it with a seat covering until a new seat comes in.
… moreAshley Roddy
Food the two times I’ve been has been consistent and delicious. We made the unintentional mistake of going a bit later on a Sunday morning (915am) and were forgotten about. No coffee refills, food wasn’t checked on until two of three were done eating, and when a request to fix an item was done it was done incorrectly (asked for over medium and got slimy undercooked eggs, asked again for a fix and got the same result) and we were charged for the fix. Overall, I’d go back but I’d make sure I go during a slow time. My first time here a few weeks ago I had good service and good food which is why we came back.
… moreGlen A. Jackson
Sheer luck. This was in a row of restaurants, so I decided to go with the one I hadn’t had before. Friendly hostess, fast seating. Comfy booth n quaint decor. Solid menu options, and our waitress Millie was an absolute gem ✨️
Hope the pics do the meal justice! My French dip was done with fresh mushrooms and caramelized purple onions on a wonderful sourdough bun. My friend’s breakfast platter was huge, and required 2 takeout containers for her leftovers.
Go, just go!
… moreMichael Preiss
A Hidden Gem with Rustic Charm
I recently visited this diner and was thoroughly impressed. The interior has a beautifully rustic design that creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from—there’s truly something for everyone. On top of that, the prices are very affordable, making it great value for the quality you get. I can highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a cozy spot with great food and service.
… moreCrimson Keels
Ronan was very polite and made sure we were taken care of. He let us know what kind of drinks they had. Let me know the different proportions. The salad is huge. Kids eat free Tuesday with adult purchase. Everything was delicious and homemade. Will recommend! There is a gift shop in the front and the desserts.
… moreGuillermo Ed Villarreal
Had the steak and eggs, and it was cooked to perfection—juicy steak with just the right seasoning! The cinnamon French toast was heavenly, with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Service was absolutely Amazing! Bryce was knowledgeable and amazing! the atmosphere was cozy. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
… moreMad Lad Eats
The Chicken Fried Steak here is fantastic! Very tender and maintains a crunchy texture even after being delivered in a to go container, reheated in a microwave, and drowned in gravy!
… moreZechariah Apaza
I stopped by Black Bear Diner on North Fwy and thought the food was just okay overall. It’s nothing particularly special, but it’s not bad either. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo, and it was decent, but it didn’t really stand out in terms of flavor or quality. To me, the food felt about the same as what you’d expect from most restaurant chains.
… moreanthony rena
2nd visit with our group of 30 technicians for breakfast and we have experienced the best service and price each time.
Big call out to Chasity as she was our server today plus kudos to the kitchen and rest of staff.
Did I mention food was fantastic as well.
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