Black Bear Diner Waco

We went there for the first time this evening. Everything was amazing. I ordered my sandwich without onions, it came to the table with onions. My husband asked for another sandwich would be made, fully planning on paying for both sandwiches (he was going to eat the other sandwich for lunch). They remade the sandwich, and was so apologetic. They gave us a while new sandwich. Everything was absolutely terrific. We will definitely return. All of the staff was very friendly.

Ermagurd! I dont know how this little gem has stayed hidden. Quite and yummy. Super affordable, the taco salad in this Pic was like 12 bucks and massive, wife couldn't eat half. Its definitely enough for 2 people. With all the chip and Jo tourists traps in waco this is a pleasant experience. My chicken fried steak was better then the new heitmillers though nothing will ever compare to the original. Steak was edge to edge, no big pocket of air in excessive crust. They offer waffles and sweet cream pancake among many other yummy items. And personal 6inch pies, at 7.00ea what a steal. If you are craving that really good strong diner coffee, they got it, and they offered one to go as well. We love this place. I coin this place the love child of cracker barrel and a wafflehouse...

Our first time eating at this location was absolutely not a pleasant experience. We were very overwhelmed with the breakfast menu, and although our server was upbeat, she wasn’t very helpful when it came to making recommendations or helping us decide what to order. Overall, the customer service lacked tremendously. I ordered the Joe’s Hobo Omelette, and when our food arrived, the hash browns had no flavor at all — they were soaked in grease and completely soggy. I spoke up to the waitress, and she recommended a different potato option, but unfortunately those tasted like they were cooked in leftover grease and had a terrible aftertaste as well. Honestly, the only thing I can give a good rating to were the lemons for my water. Overall, this place gets two thumbs down from us.

My husband ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the chicken pot pie. His meatloaf was overcooked, dry, and hard on the edges with a little gravy and fried onions on top and the meat wasn’t even an inch thick. My pot pie was dry with no broth inside whatsoever. The crust on top looked like old dough. The pictures may look appealing but when you actually eat it it’s disgusting. I was very disappointed. We sent the food back and decided to leave to go elsewhere.

I finally got to stop by this morning after getting off work and I’m so glad I did! We got the big bacon breakfast and the scrambowl. Bacon was amazing! Allie was our server and she did an excellent job! She was energetic and happy to walk us thru the menu as well as being quite knowledgeable. I myself worked in restaurants for years so I do appreciate quality service. Seeing how I work nights I will definitely be back soon! So whether you live in Waco or are passing by on the interstate treat yourself here and make sure to ask for Allie when you do!