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For the holiday season, they have pumpkin and pecan pies. They got rid of the famously delicious scalloped potatoes (updated March 2010) because they're "trying to cut back," but they have brought back their green beans with bacon. From 1915 until sometime in the 60s, the University Hotel building stood in this spot. Previously, the building was occupied by "Seasons" (not to be confused with the Seasons upscale restaurant in Davis today, was more like Denny's), and prior to that, it was originally a Sambo's. Their location was formerly a Baker's Square prior to their opening day on May 22, 2009. Overall, Black Bear Diner is a very safe place to bring the parents when you've already taken them to Burgers & Brew and Crepeville. The clientèle on a weekend morning tends to be pretty family oriented with a mixture of families and students in the evenings. Friendly, not too loud, with decent coffee and plenty of food. It's a good place to nurse that hangover after a night out. At breakfast, they serve biscuits that must be close to a half pound. Portions here are huge no matter the meal. Their burgers are also quite good and a good alternative to one of the more trendy eating establishments in town. They are the only restaurant in town that regularly serves prime rib (on Fridays and Saturdays). They also make shakes with fresh "blackbearys". They have fresh made cream pies and apple, peach and "blackbeary" cobbler. It has some history for the business, which is fun to read. Their menu is in a faux newspaper ostensibly from the early days of the Diner (someone want to provide a photo and/or date?). When you walk in the door, you're met with a life size bear who is the official host "mascot" for each restaurant. The restaurant is designed as a lodge, fully decked out with bear pictures, sculptures, and more. Overall, I wouldn't return to this particular diner - but I would give Black Bear Diner elsewhere a visit.Black Bear Diner is a local restaurant chain that serves classic diner fare, including breakfast all day. It appeared that the fries which accompanied my entree came out of the someone's personal budget, so they were sparsely populated on our plates. Again, our server was busy running around the restaurant seeing to various customers while hot food sat and lost steam. Not hot, not cold, just warm - and had clearly sat for awhile. Not really her fault, she was covering more than one should alone. The server was working diligently but appeared to be covering too many tables in different parts of the restaurant and was unable to do so thoroughly.
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We and 4 other patrons that arrived before us all had to wait to be seated, despite the many empty tables. half full when we visited at non-peak hours in the afternoon. The restaurant was perhaps a little over.
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Perhaps it was an off night, but I didn't get that feeling. Generally I've been pleased with the chain, but this location wasn't sub-par. I've eaten at other Black Bear Diner locations, including their original many years ago. American Restaurants for Lunch in Porterville.American Restaurants for Breakfast in Porterville.Melia Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive - Adults only.Hotels near Porterville Historical Museum.Hotels near Porterville Art Association.
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