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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: 24021 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 974-9002
Website: https://blackbeardiner.com/location/torrance/
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Black Bear Diner – Great Food, Fast Service, and Easy Access
We had a great experience at Black Bear Diner in Torrance, California. The vegetarian omelette was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, packed with a delicious mix of vegetables. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and had just the right amount of sweetness—absolutely delicious! Our coffee was also fresh and well-brewed, making for a great complement to our meal.
Service was fast and efficient, and our waiter . Manager:”Manny” was very attentive, friendly and professional ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for a relaxing meal.
Another great perk is the free parking available in the back (as well as side parking) making it an easily accessible option for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner without any hassle. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or just a comfortable place to enjoy classic diner favorites, Black Bear Diner is definitely worth a visit!
… moreWe had a great experience at Black Bear Diner in Torrance, California. The vegetarian omelette was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, packed with a delicious mix of vegetables. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and had just the right amount of sweetness—absolutely delicious! Our coffee was also fresh and well-brewed, making for a great complement to our meal.
Service was fast and efficient, and our waiter . Manager:”Manny” was very attentive, friendly and professional ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great spot for a relaxing meal.
Another great perk is the free parking available in the back (as well as side parking) making it an easily accessible option for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner without any hassle. Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal or just a comfortable place to enjoy classic diner favorites, Black Bear Diner is definitely worth a visit!
Derick Foster
Black Bear Diner in Torrance is a dependable option for oversized comfort-food plates, especially if you’re craving familiarity or nostalgia. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfy, and the menu is extensive. As long as you go in knowing the quality can vary and prices are a bit elevated for a chain diner, it tends to deliver what fans come back for: big plates that feel like home.
Ideal for breakfast‑lovers, families craving volume, or anyone seeking hearty classic American fare in a friendly, all‑day diner. Just don’t expect fine dining—it’s all about the home‑style experience.
… moreIdeal for breakfast‑lovers, families craving volume, or anyone seeking hearty classic American fare in a friendly, all‑day diner. Just don’t expect fine dining—it’s all about the home‑style experience.
Miranda Jeanette
If you’re looking for a place that is going to take you for a blast in the past, this is a place for you. The aesthetic is actually very woodsy. They have a mascot, it’s a black bear. They have a little corner where they sell all these cute black teddy bears in different styles. It’s actually adorable and some other little things. The food it’s filling and heavy. The flavor is on point if you’re looking for diner food, which is American. I felt like I traveled back in time. It reminded me of diners I had visited as a child. Another thing I like is that they source their coffee from Nicaragua and in turn they donate to that country to help build schools and other things it’s really cool. They give you a newspaper which actually is the menu and there they show you some of the philanthropy that they do. It’s a family type of place so anyone could go there.
… moreGabrielle Garcia-Williams
This is a GREAT place for families. I took my Mom to Black Bear and she loved it. She is already making plans to return for the all you can eat fish dinner. our server forgot about us but once we reminded her she was on it.
… moreZan Lee
Black Bear Diner is a chain originally from Mount Shasta up in Northern California and currently has a number of locations around LA and Riverside. I would say it’s like an upscale Denny’s in that there will be fast food and fair prices but quality will not be as good as some smaller local places. They have a giant menu that is filled with all sorts of breakfast classics and the portion sizes are very large. This location has a large free parking lot attached otherwise street parking is also easy to find. We had to wait about 15 minutes for our table our Saturday brunch, but it was quite busy when we arrived.
I chose the California Bacon Benedict, which has avocado, thick cut bacon, tomato, and spinach on a traditional English muffin. I will say the eggs were done well and overall, it was very good although I would probably suggest skipping the spinach. We also ordered a waffle for the side and it was very good, but it was quite dense. I wish it was a little bit fluffier.
Overall I think it’s fair to say Black Bear is a solid four out of five but I would dine here again when in the area.
… moreI chose the California Bacon Benedict, which has avocado, thick cut bacon, tomato, and spinach on a traditional English muffin. I will say the eggs were done well and overall, it was very good although I would probably suggest skipping the spinach. We also ordered a waffle for the side and it was very good, but it was quite dense. I wish it was a little bit fluffier.
Overall I think it’s fair to say Black Bear is a solid four out of five but I would dine here again when in the area.
Sarah E
I love their food! The waffles are amazing! I love their chicken and waffles! I love the hearty home style cooking. The salads are amazing as well. I dont think I’ve had anything there i didn’t care for except maybe the corn muffin. Tasted amazing but was obviously microwaved to heat and it was hard and not really edible by the time I ate it. I do love their full muffins but I think I would have preferred if they asked me if I wanted it reheated. Won’t be ordering that muffin again.
… moreAaron Han
After living in the South Bay for many years, this was my first time visiting—and I was pleasantly surprised! The place has a chill, homey vibe that made me feel like I was on a road trip vacation. The food is comforting and well-balanced, with no heavy seasoning—just simple and delicious. A special shoutout to “Bear Mama” at the front desk—she was so warm and friendly, and really lit up my first-time experience. Definitely coming back!
… morePaul Medina
The server, Irene, was friendly, courteous, and efficient. I was able to special order my breakfast with a variety of side items. There was also no waiting. will definitely be returning to this location.
… moreVonnae Lewis
8 months ago I was in Arizona and stopped and ate at a Black Bear Dinner in Bullhead. I believe I did a review, anyway when I saw that they were here had to go. The first thing I noticed was the difference in the setup. Bears everywhere. And you can purchase the different types of Black Bear items. Now the food… I ordered the meatloaf, green beans, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Let me tell you about the green beans. So full of flavor I was mad that the bowl was small! Yes. It’s that good if you like little chucks of bacon and onions. The meatloaf was average, not bad could’ve put vegetables or more seasoning. The mashed potatoes were good. So glad they are close because I will be back for breakfast
… moreJ Brown
One of the best diners still in business! The Grizz is my go to & I’m finishing the whole thing there every time. If you want a filling plate, this is it!
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