Black Bear Diner Lodi - Lodi, California

Tina L.

Had a great breakfast Service was great. Tried their new loaded breakfast sandwich it was pretty good. The bottom bread that was touching the plate seemed a little soggy other than that it was a 8 out of 10

Lillian

Black Bear Diner is one of my favorite chain restaurants. It serves up home style American breakfast and comfort meals. Even though it’s a chain restaurant they do their best to cook with real food and ingredients. The serve maple syrup and ketchup without HFCS. The Black Bear theme is super kitschy cute. There are the signature wood statues decorating the exterior and interior. Not enough to be nauseating but enough to make you know it’s their theme. Customer service was fantastic. The food came out quickly and hot. The food is classic American comfort.

I dropped into this Black Bear in Lodi, CA. I was traveling through and stepping in for an early weekend dinner or aka late lunch. They got me covered with their menu that included breakfast items served all day as well as dinner plates served after 12pm on the weekends. They even offer “ little less” meals. I ordered the little less pot roast, $12.79. It came with a side of mashed potato and a side of green beans. Perfect portion size at a reduced price. The pot roast was fork tender. The brown gravy was flavorful and had a beautiful color and consistency. No complaints with the green beans or mashed potatoes. Hubs had a bowl of chili. He enjoyed it. It had chunks of ground beef and beans. Good ratio of beans and meat. And who’s counting… I am.

Winterlord B.

Truely delish. We all loved it here.
And my waitress kimberly was very sweet. 🥰 great place to take the family.

Jacob S.

I can't say enough good things about my recent visit to Black Bear Diner in Lodi! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was everything you'd expect from a classic diner—hearty, delicious, and generously portioned.

What truly made our experience stand out was Mary, our server. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. She was attentive without being overbearing, friendly without being intrusive, and made us feel like valued guests throughout our meal. Whether it was promptly refilling drinks, customizing orders, or just her warm demeanor, Mary truly elevated our dining experience.

If you're in the Lodi area and looking for a fantastic meal paired with exceptional service, Black Bear Diner is the place to go. Be sure to ask for Mary—you won’t be disappointed!

jerome P.

My 9 year old love eggs denidict! However, she can't eat an entire regular order. It's just too much for her. I asked if she could just get it Ala cart or a single order. And was told no by our server, who said she would ask the manager. Still, the answer was no. Even if they did, I would still have to pay the price of the regular order. I've worked in the restaurant for over 30 years and even opened some black bear diners in the past. Customer service has always been a top priority, but obviously not at this location!

On top of all that, we found a hair in her fruit bowl. Did even say anything to the server about it!

John C.

Love this place, been coming here for years and will continue for years to come. Reason for not giving 5 stars is just because they are another business to be impacted by shrinkflation. Some of the item portions aren't as big as they were when I first started coming here. Big portions at a good price was the reason I've continued frequenting this establishment. Still my go to breakfast spot.

chopper M.

Food was awesome and our waitress was amazing 👏

M M.

Came with a group of 6 for Dinner. First time.. Pot roast is great n Mashed Potato was delicious.

My Hubby ordered Ribs .. he felt not much meat. Other friends were happy with their order.
Service was great