Black Bear Diner Santa Ana

One of my favorite places to visit while here.. best place for all meals! There cinnamon french toast is mesmerizing!! Kudos Black Bear team!

This was my first experience at a Black Bear Diner. I went to the location at corner of Bristol and MacArthur in Santa Ana. Parking can be tight but you can utilize the additional parking for the shopping center. The entrance is facing off Bristol street not off of MacArthur. The restaurant looks like a nice cabin in the woods with statues outside the door that resembles wooden carved statues of bear cubs. The inside of this adorable restaurant is decorated in log cabin and bear theme. Upon entering you'll be greeted by a cheerful rep who will take your name and get your party seated. They had a lovely back room with amazing decorations that we were seated in. The Waite staff was very attentive and seemed to enjoy their job. I felt like they were happy we choose to dine with them. That goes a long way in my book.
I ordered the Pancake Volcano $13 which came with 2 eggs, 3 sweet cream Pancakes, two sausage links, and 2 thick premium pieces of bacon.
The Pancakes were huge and thick. Well made though. They are a bit sweeter than other Pancakes from other restaurants. Think.. IHOP bit sweeter. The bacon like I mentioned earlier was premium. Not burnt but crispy around edges to perfection. The sausages were delicious and well grilled. I usually don't eat the sausage from restaurants because it's not appealing to my taste, but I ate both of these. Very good. The eggs were made exactly as I ordered them. It's amazing how many restaurants get eggs wrong when a customer orders. These were perfect. I asked for extra butter and syrup, I always ask for extra butter and syrup. This time I didn't need the extra syrup but I did use the butter. Oh, and the syrup is warmed. Attention to detail. When asking for extra napkins and butter, the server was quick to bring them.
My wife got the Club Sandwich and hashbrowns. The sandwich was well made. Fresh tasting. The hashbrowns were exactly how I crave them, crispy on the outside easy to break the shaved potatoes. When we were ready for our "to go" box, as the portions are large and filling, she brought that quickly as well.
We didn't feel rushed. When we asked for the check she politely brought it over and thanked us for visiting. Amazing, amazing service. Good food, and delightful atmosphere. I will definitely be back! Here are a few pictures from our meal and some of the decor.

I went here after a long day and LA and had a good time while I enjoyed my meal.

My order consisted of a bowl of chili and corn bread, a house salad, and a order or fries.

+Tasty food with heart portions
+Service was good
+Clean location

This place can get busy during morning hours, so expect a line. I went later in the evening so I didn't have to wait for a table.

I have always liked Black Bear Diner. They have good quality food, and the service is good. I went there yesterday for a veterans day deal, expecting your run of the mill offering. Some scaled down version of regular entree's like most restaurants do (still very much appreciated). Not the case here. They give you any choosing of their two-egg combos. I had the chicken fried steak with two over easy eggs, potatoes, and a side of B&G! Wow, thank you for supporting veterans! Much appreciated!

First timer to this diner. The food was sooo yummy. We got burgers and they were cooked perfectly. We even made sure to leave room for dessert. Loved the calm and homey atmosphere. The server was so nice and attentive. Definitely will be coming back to try there breakfast since the breakfast also looked so appetizing.