Black Bear Diner Rancho Cucamonga

My sister picked me up from the airport and we needed somewhere to go to get some food. She said she had been to a black Bear diner in Utah and it was really good so we came in and we got a sandwich for service. The first time was OK, but the gentleman that served us had really tight pants on and thought he was all that in a box of rocks The food was so good. My sister and I decided to go back on Friday. We’re Ingrid helped us our food was so delicious. We even got dessert to go. I would definitely recommend this location. You do get large portions but the service is good. The food is good. Definitely worth the way the cornbread muffins absolutely delicious. I love that they have real butter and you get it and little pads so that you don’t have to worry about somebody Already putting their fork in something or having germs 10 out of 10 totally recommend this location will definitely be going back the Santa Maria tri-tip tri-tip dip the onion rings, the salad and mashed potatoes with country gravy the country fried steak, the white cheddar mac & cheese the Grammy grits 10 out of 10 would totally recommend. I don’t know what we’re gonna get next time oh and don’t forget the pot roast melt sandwich That was really delicious as well. They have a lot of cute little merchandise that you can buy. We did get a berry cobbler and some bread pudding. I would recommend both of those and give you the great food and great service.

Had an excellent breakfast experience at Black Bear Diner in Rancho Cucamonga! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked — especially the omelet with avocado and hash browns. Coffee was hot and kept refilled, and the service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean, cozy, and had that classic diner feel. Definitely a great spot for a hearty meal and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Went for breakfast at 11:30 on 1/4/26.Other than the pancakes being delicious, not so good of a dining experience. We sat at a table that seats 4. When female server was dropping our food off, instead of taking 2 more steps to get to the end of table and find out who ordered what, she just reached in between 2 of us, and randomly, literally, started tossing plates down, causing syrup to spill all over one. One plate had food that was already partially cold. I ordered my egg over easy and it came out completely cooked. Waited forever for server to come back to let him know. By the time he came back to check on us we were finished eating. Once our food was dropped off, they never bothered coming back to check if we needed refills on drinks or anything else. On top of this, the bathroom was filthy! I'll drive the extra miles to the Chino location next time! Always excellent service and very clean!

The only thing good about this place was the waiter who was new and still in training but was incredibly helpful and really amazing. My girlfriend had the tricep steak which she said she liked. I had a bacon Blue Burger and I honestly felt like I could have had a better burger if I went to McDonald's and paid $2 for a plain hamburger. It was the most disappointing hamburger I've had in some time. Absolutely would not recommend this location or at the very least not the hamburgers from this location at all

OMG! What are you thinking? I mean really. This place sucks worse than any place has sucked before. My wife and I almost spent $75 for a breakfast(?) that wasn't even bad. It was horrible. First, we waited almost 20 minutes to be seated. Finally, the girl came by and we ordered cups of coffee each, She was only gone maybe 2 minutes and came back with our coffee(?) in dirty cups. BOTH of them were dirty. Lipstick and some kind of gross food on the rims. I ordered an omelet and fruit. She ordered a steak and eggs breakfast. Then we waited. And we waited some more. And then... we waited some more. Finally about an hour later she showed back up and asked us how our breakfast was. Truly. We explained that it hadn't come yet but we'd let her know. She had some lame excuse but ran back to the kitchen. When she returned she told us that the cooks were changing shifts and it would take a few minutes. Well, it took 50 more minutes. Then the steak was cold and my omelet was not only cold but hard, too. I asked for a check to pay for the coffees in the dirty cups but she needed to get the manager's approval for that. We said that we didn't and headed for the door. She said "Just a minute, please". So I waited for 2 minutes and he showed up. He asked what the problem was and I said "Talk to her". And we left. Without coffee. Without our breakfast, We went to Norms on the 210 and were served in 8 minutes! Happy and with clean cups of coffee. Avoid this place. Please. For your own good.

I went to Black Bear Diner for dinner yesterday, and had a great experience! Jesse was my waiter and he was very kind and really calm, despite being the only waiter serving diners throughout the restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was great as well! It’s been a while since I’ve eaten there in person, versus doing pickup orders, and after yesterday I will definitely be dining in again soon!

Black Bear Diner in Rancho Cucamonga offers a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere with generous portions of homestyle cooking. Their breakfast options, like the "Bear's Choice" with pancakes or French toast, and the "BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak" are often highlighted as delicious and satisfying. While wait times can sometimes be long, the friendly service and family-friendly environment make it a popular choice for a hearty meal.

We had such a great experience! Courtney, our waitress, was absolutely amazing, so friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. She made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was also delicious. We tried The Volcano and The Original Scrambowl, and both were so good! Great flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend! We’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Courtney, for the great service!

Great Service! Great Food! Ordered the Shasta Veggie Scramble. Coffee was hot and we were given plenty of refills.

Came to eat breakfast with the family. Had such an amazing experience, super friendly staff. Especially our waitress Courtney. She listened to all of our needs and kept checking up on us. Would definitely be coming back!

We came here late afternoon on a Friday, and were the only customers in the restaurant. We liked the the atmosphere, and the service was also good. They even have a little souvenir shop in the front of the restaurant if you're interested in some themed souvenirs. The main dishes we had were the hobo omelette and the cinnamon roll French toast. Both were really good. We've had better cinnamon roll French toast at other places, so we probably would get something different from here next time. All in all we enjoyed eating here. It's a good place to go get breakfast at any time of the day. We're looking forward to going back.

We were craving a good old-fashioned diner breakfast--just a little later in the day--and remembered that Black Bear Diner serves breakfast all day. That alone already made the experience more fun and appreciated. We were a bit hesitant at first, since it was our first visit and we weren't sure what to expect. But honestly? It turned out to be one of the best breakfast meals we've had dining out! Everything tasted freshly made. The hash browns were golden and perfectly crisp, the pancakes were creamy and practically melted in your mouth. I even stepped out of my comfort zone and swapped my usual sausage links for their in-house sausage patties--and wow, no regrets. They were seasoned beautifully with herbs and full of flavor. From now on, I'm definitely a sausage patty person--and I highly recommend them! Our waitress was friendly and super helpful, walking us through the menu and even letting us make a few substitutions without any fuss. The atmosphere was cozy and peaceful, with that rustic forest cabin feel that makes you want to sit and stay a while. We left full, happy, and impressed--and now we've got a new go-to spot for breakfast any time of day.

You can never go wrong with eating at the Black Bear Diner. We were seated right away , all staff was friendly and attentive, the food had great portions, all food was cooked amazing and I wouldn't make any changes to what my husband and I ordered. And next time I'll be getting extra biscuits to go. Those are so fluffy , huge and just delicious.

Black Bear Diner - Rancho Cucamonga Waited so long I started questioning my life choices. Should've walked out--would've dodged a bullet and a depression meal. Pancakes were grief-flavored, bacon had the texture of regret, and the coffee tasted like betrayal. Free birthday meal, but somehow still felt robbed.

Yeah Ok so I'm late to the party. I'm talking about Hella late but I'm finally here man! So breakfast for dinner? Yeah that all me! And probably some of you too. Anywho, this here spot gives me Big Bear vibes, not because it's the Black Bear diner but just the feel and look of it. Blah Blah Blah, so I scored the Corn Beef Hash and it was a little different then I'm used to but it was still tasty. Their coffee slaps you in the face but then again some people like it like that, LoL. So after drinking my coffee and grew a little hair on my chest, LoL I noticed that the Jukebox was like a mini Jack FM station if you know what I'm talking about. The service was really good for one person taking care of all of the tables by herself. And that's my take on this breakfast spot for late nights, Peace out.

Ordering for the office. Melinda was so sweet and took care of it so fast and made it so easy! Definitely will come back again!

overcooked or dry food, slow service due to staffing shortages, and unhelpful staff. We been waiting for a hour for our meals. And the audacity for the manager to tell us "you need something?" When we got our meals it was fine, however the sandwich was dry and had little to no chicken. The waitress never came to by to see if we needed water or anything. As a waitress you're supposed to check if customers need anything. Also They only had 1 cook. The waitress also kept rolling her eyes. The coffee was cold

Our server Michelle was such an awesome human being made my mom's early birthday breakfast. Such a wonderful experience. They need to clone Michelle because people like that make it enjoyable to come and dine out. Lack bear in Rancho

They have a lot of option here. It's a basic breakfast place. However, the portions are big so you feel it's worth the investment. The staff is friendly the inside feels like you're in a cabin and there's really not much to complain about. I really think they should improve the rewards program like every other establishment. We just put in your phone number and earn points but they don't do that here so that's a downside. I highly recommend if you're not a huge eater to split with your partner, even the kids could possibly share a plate

We went for a Monday lunch. The restaurant was fairly empty, but we had to wait for a table, so I assume they were understaffed. Even once we got a table, it took a while for someone to come over and ask what we wanted. The eggs benedict was very good and ingredients tasted fresh. The kids meal prices were so good at just $6ish per item, with food portion sizes. I would recommend this place if you have kids because of that!

Our server in the bar Fabiola was amazing. Very attentive great personality. She made our brunch that much better. Food was good too. Definitely be back soon hope to see Fabiola again.

You're really hungry and you want good food don't come here. We're just walked out. Cold food and service is very slow. I went to other diners and I love love their pancakes. My pancakes were stiff, hard and cold food never again. In Rancho Cucamonga.

I wanted to treat my eldest daughter dinner for her birthday. Ever since we tried Black Bear Diner (BBD) in Las Vegas, we've been wanting to try BBD in So Cal. Well, we found a location in Rancho Cucamonga. Here we are... We were greeted immediately upon entry. It was pretty empty at the time around 6pmish which was surprising since it was around dinner time. Don't let this worry you though. The stampede of customers came in around 7pmish. I guess we were just early LOL. BBD menu is massive... lots of variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I got the salmon with salad and my daughter got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes. We also tried the Huckleberry lemonade which was very good... not too sweet and not too tart... just right. Both our dishes were huge and just delish! Of course I had to get their huckleberry ice cream... sweet and yummy! For my daughter's b-day, they offered her a complimentary sundae which was very nice of them. Thank you BBD! Staff was amazing all around. Service was very good. Prices are quite reasonable for the big portions. Atmosphere is cute and countryish... almost like we were dining in the countryside. All in all a wonderful dining experience. I would highly recommend this BBD for any special occasion or just because you're hungry. Happy Dining!

This was my second trip to Black Bear diner in a week. My second experience was better than my first my server Courtney was a wealth of information and I appreciated some information. She gave me about healthy food items. But she was very attentive. I was there by myself and she was always aware or asking me if there was something that I needed so I really appreciate it. I hope when I go back, I can request her as my server. I like the old school atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of the diners that I went to back when I was a kid.

I came on a Saturday at 11am was seated right away -the food took about 30 mins to come out which is a bit long -the food was well prepared -the waitress had a great attitude -the place is decorated nicely

My kids have been here numerous times over the years. I'd only been here once , shortly after they opened this location, and I wasn't impressed. My kids suggested we go here for dinner tonight and I was up for giving it another chance since they speak so highly of the place. We were greeted promptly upon entering and seated immediately. Shortly after being seated, our server Tiffany came over to greet us and get our drink orders. I decided to try the huckleberry lemonade, which was really refreshing and delicious! My kids ordered strawberry lemonade and Dr. Pepper. Tiffany was GREAT! She was very personable and made us feel so welcomed. She let us take our time since the menu is so extensive and she offered her positive feedback on some of her favorite dishes. We really enjoyed having her as our server! Our order came out quickly. My youngest got The Grizz which came with practically a sample of everything from their breakfast menu. My oldest decided to try their fettuccine alfredo and added chicken. I opted for the chicken club with avocado and the onion rings with a side of ranch. Tiffany informed us they make their ranch from scratch and add bacon. It was delicious, and they're very generous with it! We needed boxes for our leftovers and Tiffany was kind enough to give my kids to-go cups for their drinks and topped them off for both of them. The place is decorated really cute with a rustic cabin feel and black bears everywhere. It's very homey and cozy! Thank you, Tiffany and Black Bear Diner! We will definitely be back!

This place can get packed but it's worth the wait the food is good and the service is great..

This has been our go to breakfast spot since they opened. Their staff is always friendly and remembers their regulars. The Joe's omelet is my favorite item. They also have great pancakes.

Very slow service due to understaffed. Two waiters for the whole restaurant. Waiters did not provide service in order of customers being seated. Not organized.​

Fresh bagels and cream Cheese made in house by owner. Prices are good and customer is great ! We will be back.

Worst corned beef the chef is not feeling it today. Its super dry and tasteless. Even the bread is not toasted.

Delicious food and excellent service from manager Mario who went above and beyond for me today. Will definitely be back

Came across this diner and was really impressed. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. We really liked the atmosphere as it felt very comfortable as if we were at home. Ordered the Benedict, which tasted delicious with the bacon. Eggs as well as the fruits tasted fresh. The hashrowns were warm and crunchy. Overall, it was a great experience.

Good, efficient service on a cold, rainy day in Rancho Cucamonga. Breakfast was excellent.

We come here almost every Saturday today. We had Ingrid service, and she was amazing. Very nice very professional. We like the people that come here. The ambience is very nice. Relax and family orientated and the food is amazing. So delicious my kids. Love it.

Big portion, good food. Very friendly staff. Place open earlier than most other brunch restaurants nearby.

I came here for brunch and enjoyed the black bear special and the food was wonderful very tasty and flavorful and a very great value for the price however, unfortunately today the service was quite off unsure why but they only had one server so things were a little slow understandable however the servers attitude was pretty awful again. It might be due to stress being the only server, but I did notice him being conversational and warm with other guests, and he spent all of four minutes at my table. He didn't take my full order correctly and given his disposition I wasn't interested in correcting him. I really didn't appreciate his attitude towards me but I won't take it personal, maybe just a bad day. Overall, it wasn't a bad trip at all, but I do prefer the Chino location over this one.

Great food and excellent customer service!! They provide a more than generous serving portion so you will never be hungry after leaving. Michelle was a great! The atmosphere is nice and family friendly.

The service was amazing!! The food we ordered had no flavor. The ambience was okay. I was not impressed on the least.

Love this place. Food is always good and service is great. Denise has the best attitude, makes out visits a pleasure.

Just had an amazing experience at Black Bear Diner. The breakfast was hearty and tasty. Love the fluffy pancakes! Denise was an amazing server - super friendly! Two thumbs up.

The food was alright, not the best but not the worse. Service lacked attention, a party of 9 food arrival took over an hour and while waiting we were offered corn bread to ease the wait stress of the food not being ready, we didn't get that. As consolation we were given a bit more of chicken crumbs for one of the salads however in the end their manager took the hit. Very rude gentleman, seem like he was upset at the entire staff in the meantime we were not offered any type of compensation or apologies from him as to the lack of service we received. Hope others have better luck. Ambience was great, was after 2 pm, rush hour was done with, maybe less than 10 other patrons in there.

We love Black Bear Diner! Food is great and portions are generous. We love the fresh squeezed orange juice and the pancakes are so fluffy and delicious! I usually get the breakfast burrito, but want to try their lunch and dinner menu--the salads look amazing. We came on 4th of July and Megan served us. She was super sweet and very attentive during our dine-in experience. Food came out quick and fresh.

The food and service was amazing. Ingrid was a fantastic server who made the experience feel like home. Thank you Maria

Hello everyone it's been a while but I wanted to give another honest review on this brunch spot we found near our home. Parking: First off I'd like to say the parking is a lot better then a few locations that I've been to and it's next door to a credit union if you need to make any withdrawals Appearance/ambiance: At 1st glance it seems pretty simple from the outside but the decor inside has a very homey old school feel which I can really appreciate. The lighting is mellow and not too bright, and there is plenty of seating and the colors are a well coordinated and easy on the eyes Menu: There is a huge selection of meals and combos that are available as well as beverages and desserts. The menu appears as a newspaper in black and white but also talks about the history of the establishment which is really interesting. The main menu is a bit much to take in at 1st but with some patience you'll be ok. They offer breakfast lunch dinner which I'm hoping to try later down the line but today is going to be lunch Service: The service was good but they were a bit understaffed. Our server was Mario was very polite and tentative to us but was also having to cover all tables alone. I'm not going to knock him for that but I just thought I should mention it. Though for being understaffed the service was pretty quick and for that I give kudos Food: Today I had the turkey club and my girlfriend had the BLT. We both added avocado and I had sweet potato fries as my side and she had French fries as hers. Turkey Club: I'd like to start by saying this is one of the best club sandwiches I've had in a while. The taste off the bat was delicious everything was very fresh. The avocado was delicious, the bread was on point the perfect amount of crunch, the bacon was cooked well not too crispy and definitely not soft. Id also like to point out that the sweet potato fries were perfect. Not cut too thick or too thin a nice crispy outside and the inside was so soft sweet and delicious. I'd definitely recommend BLT: My girlfriend enjoyed her BLT very much. She also said the ingredients were very fresh and she loved their ranch and said it was definitely home made and could taste the chives. Great consistency not runny but not too thick Overall: Overall I'd give the Black Bear Diner a 4.6 out of 5. I will definitely be coming back and to those who are on the fence or just curious, I say go for it. Hope my review helps, til next time, be blessed everyone

This spot wasn't bad but wasn't great either. We went on a Sunday morning, so we did expect a wait, but it seemed like everything was quite slow here. They weren't able to give us a wait time when we checked in, just told us it wouldn't be long. We probably waited about 15 minutes so not too bad. It did take a while to be taken care of and served the food then the check, but the server was very friendly. We felt like the pricing on the food was a bit steep for what it was ($18+ for a 2 egg breakfast, $24+ for a platter) but maybe that is because we just got back from the East Coast and got used to reasonable pricing. The food itself was good, again nothing exceptional but not bad. I got a fruit cup and they only had grapes and honeydew melon, which was fine for me but I could see that being disappointing for some. They had their brand of hot sauces available but were out of mainstream brand hot sauces. Cleanliness wasn't ideal, the bathroom was pretty dirty and it felt a little sloppy. Not something I would even mention if it were a cheaper spot but for a $40 for 2 meal, we hoped for better. Not sure we would come back, but like I said it wasn't a bad experience either.

Came here for breakfast, food was delicious! Denise was great, she was so nice and super helpful with the menu and ensured we received everything the way we ordered it. Will have to come back and give lunch and dinner a try!

Came with the family on a Sunday morning. Wonderful service. Courtney was the goat! Will be coming back for her specifically.

Great food! Friendly staff. Referred several people from work there and will definitely go back next time I'm in town

The food we ordered the prime rib. Was discusting. Everyone in the restaurant gave back their food the cook seems as if never cooked in life the dishwasher had cloves on cleaning and passing out food. I took a picture of the food unbelievably

Nice friendly atmosphere. It's in a nice, convenient place. And the food is good, and the workers are friendly and smiling and helpful.And it's just an all around real nice family restaurant.

Best Diner Ever! I have been going to this Black Bear because of their weekday deals. Food is always great. The servers are amazing, especially Tiffany! She's super nice, helpful and you just feel so welcomed. This place doesn't also get too crowded and it's very relaxing inside. I want to gatekeep this place but I want to shoutout Tiffany for her great and attentive attitude!

Food not as good as when they first opened. I order pancakes and country potatoes and my pancakes were raw in the middle not fully cooked. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said they will remake them to go if I like. Also my potatoes were cold not fresh like if they have been sitting out for awhile. Coffee tasted burnt. Quality has gone down hill, I'm surprised they're still in business

Came in to eat breakfast with my sister and our serve Courtney was a dream! She was so attentive and treated us so good on her birthday today! Thank you Courtney !!

Every time we come we are not disappointed. The portions are generous and most importantly DELICIOUS! They go above and beyond with customer service and attention to detail. My husband and I love this place!

Mario was a great server!! He was quick, fast and very kind with eveything and left you feeling welcome and ready to come back

ive been to this location numerous times and theyve been going downhill fast for the last 6-8 months unfortunately. i took my bf here for his birthday brunch just this past wednesday and the service was lacking- our waiter was kind but he was scatterbrained, forgot to put in the order for my bf's sides (he ordered strawberry waffle with scrambled eggs and chicken sausage), and then he took forever with the check and never asked us if we needed anything else once he brought the food. now onto the real issue- the food sucked. i'm so disappointed since this was my fave pancake spot but even those missed the mark. the potatoes are inedible, i swear salt has never seen the black bear diner kitchen.. they are the worst, most blandest potatoes ever and they don't even cook the veggies they come with! it's so insane and such a weird and nasty choice- it leaves the dish tasting incredibly bitter. on top of all that, we had to wait 20 minutes for my boyfriends main meal to come out, and then the chicken sausage is oily and undercooked and the eggs are literally soup. i was going to say something but my man gets embarrassed when i do so i kept it quiet. i'm honestly furious they even served the plate to him that way- he could have gotten sick like thats how wet the eggs were, there was a PUDDLE. i'm not sure who was clocked into the kitchen shift wednesday the 16th of july at 9am but they deserve all the worst lol. black bear, you ruined my man's birthday brekkie and we will never be back unfortunately