Black Bear Diner - Independence
Black Bear Diner - Independence
outside
food, steak
sandwiches, sandwich, food
food, steak
bacon, eggs, and toast
food, waffles
food
crepes, food
a plate of food
pancakes, food
a plate of pastries and a bowl of fruit
a plate of fried food
food, steak
salad, salads, food
sandwiches, food
food
a bowl of bread pudding with ice cream
sandwich, sandwiches, food
fish and chips, seafood, food, fish
food, steak
steak, food
a bowl of soup with bacon and cheese
food, pancakes
a muffin and a bowl of soup
Holly W.
Oct 31, 2024
Had a great breakfast here this morning. Dana did a great job as our waitress. She took our order quickly and kept the coffee full the whole meal. I had the corned beef hash and eggs with hash browns. The corned beef hash is made my favorite way. It's obvious this isn't out of a can. The corned beef had great flavor. These are thick strip has browns but they were perfect. The eggs were cooked to a perfect over medium. My friend had the special cinnamon roll French toast. She said it was fantastic. The restaurant had a cozy feel to it. It was a weekday morning so it was pretty quiet but it looks like there is plenty of room between tables to keep it cozy on a weekend as well.
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Beth K.
Aug 3, 2024
I just had my first visit to Black Bear Diner and it was actually pretty good! I used a coupon for a complimentary bear's choice breakfast and I chose the sweet cream pancakes, bacon, and egg whites. Everything was cooked perfectly, and there was even enough left over to take home. They had three different hot sauce flavors on the table, and I tried the original on the eggs - it was so good that I'm now thinking of buying some for home! The restaurant's rustic and mountain-themed decor made me feel like I was far from the Midwest. The service was decent, although I did have to ask for something a few times before getting it. But it was a busy Saturday morning, so it's totally understandable. All in all, it was a really nice experience!
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Ammy D.
Jul 11, 2024
Looked so cool on the outside and wanted to try it. Order food for pick up, and they were ready when we got there. No wait time. Steak and eggs were bland, though. Steak tasted a little bit more burnt than usual. Maybe we'll try something else next time.
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Brad B.
Jan 16, 2025
The food was delicious! Great chilli. The service was good considering how busy they were. Loved all the bear wood, and sign decor. Price was very reasonable. Will be returning.
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Brenda T.
Oct 13, 2024
I had the steel cut Oatmeal and it was a huge serving. Came with brown sugar, milk, pecans and dried cranberries. Also cinnamon sprinkled on the top but I left that off. Best oatmeal I've ever eaten. Thick yummy tasty and I can't believe I ate all of it. Service was excellent and she kept checking back with us. The place is huge so even if it's busy it's not crowded. The dessert cash caught my eye, but I was stuffed. Very homey and clean reminds me of a cabin in the woods, well a huge cabin. lol
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Brenda K.
Mar 15, 2024
We ate here on a busy Saturday...probably not a good idea during Saturday lunch. They were very busy. There was seating available in the waiting area however. The decorations were cute, and the kids enjoyed all of the bear decor. The food was reasonably priced with larger portions. We enjoyed all our meals. It was pretty good. I would like to try breakfast next time. Will be back if in the area. Recommend trying!
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Anne N.
Jan 5, 2024
I was in Independence and needed breakfast on one of the last shopping days before Christmas 2023. The area was understandably busy and Black Bear Diner was shining like a beacon that morning. I knew it would be packed. I knew there would be a wait. But as I saw no other acceptable option in the immediate vicinity, AND I was in the company of an impatient spouse, Black Bear Diner was the place for me. We were even fortunate enough to snag the last open parking spot at the back of the building. Once inside and on the list it was really only about a 10-minute wait before we were seated in a comfortable booth in the kitschy mountain cabin atmosphere. Our server was a kind, chatty sort, who likely would've pulled up a chair if she'd had the time. I ordered French toast, 2 over-medium eggs, and link sausage. My husband had 2 over-easy eggs, hash browns, bacon, and one of their massive biscuits with gravy on the side. I know it sounds like a lot of food, but c'mon. It was the holidays. We had not one single complaint. Our order was swiftly delivered, well-prepared, and tasty. Black Bear Diner is a solid breakfast spot if you find yourself east of the Metro.
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Nikki J.
Jul 7, 2023
Let's start with the superior service. Our waitress was very helpful in explaining the menu options. Not to mention stopping back by regularly to make sure we were good and if we needed anything else. Very casual setting with a log cabin in the mountains kind of a feel. Very relaxed. Now to the food. Let me first say I feel like I'm a pancake conoseir . The pancakes were not only huge (beware) but delicious. They were very filling, and the syrup was more than a compliment to each bite. My stomach thought it could handle two, but you see their size in picture !! The potatoes were fresh, roasted with onions and peppers. Although I wasn't a fan of the chicken sausage (because I don't care for brat size sausage), don't let that detour you. My husband advised the steak was flavorful and that the eggs paired well with the cheese. We enjoyed every bite and will definitely be back for another visit. May try the lunch items next time around.Be sure to stop by !!
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Jazmine A.
Feb 15, 2025
great service!! I am 8mos pregnant and was craving pancakes at 9 o'clock at night. so my husband and i showed up 20mins before closing (they close at 10p) and they served us well with a smile on their faces I was happily surprised that they didn't rush us. the ambiance was to be expected for a diner. and the food was pretty good I orderer the sweet cream pancakes and they were HUGE and moist and from the "little less" section of the menu I got 1egg,x2 slices of bacon and hash browns and it came with a giant biscuit as well. the price was reasonable and the serving size of food was massive had to tion 1/2 of it home to eat the next day. my only complaint is that my hash browns were a little under cooked that's why I took away 1 star in this review but other than that the food was good the service was great we will definitely be back.
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Marshon P.
Nov 28, 2024
This is the 2 nd time I've spent $5 for a coffee and they gave me water mixed with vanilla. Coffee is more important than the actual breakfast at 6am and they screw me on it every time! Gross. Might as well go to McDonalds.
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