Black Bear Diner Laredo — Restaurant in Laredo

My immediate family and I went here yesterday for the first time, but my cousins and uncle and aunt had frequently ate here. We went at a time when it wasn’t too busy. Black Bear Diner in Laredo is excellent! Our experience was great! The server or waitress was overall friendly and nice! She attended to all our needs. Shoutout to Clarissa (sorry if I misspelled your name)! Also, there was a server (I believe) who took the time to close the windows to block out the sunlight from coming in! Thank you so so much, sir! Appreciate it! There were so many cute bear pictures everywhere! In fact, this diner has bear statues inside and outside, perfect for taking awesome pictures with the whole bear fam! There is even a small bear shop inside and a black and white newspaper bear menu! My younger sister enjoyed her Cub cake so much she gave this diner a 5 STAR. I thoroughly enjoyed my food. I did not expect 2 beary big fluffy pancakes, but I am berry glad I came with a hungry bear appetite! I recommend this diner to all my dear loved ones and to all my dear friends. I even recommend this diner to everyone who reads this review! You can come with your big bear family or even a small bear family or you can come with your beary sweet heart! The portions vary. You might need to come in with a big bear appetite or you may need to learn to share because sharing is caring! However you come in, be sure to try out their specials! Also, you will need to have a very high level of patience. The food comes in about 30 minutes or so. It is because there are only a few chefs and cooks but plenty of servers. This place will see me in a few weeks. ❤️ 🐻 Be right...

Love the servers and their attitudes. The entire place has a great vibe!

They have a breakfast bar so it's a great place to eat solo if you're traveling alone. Otherwise, they have large tables as well. So, it's a great place for family or to meet friends or have a business meal/meeting.

Breakfast is my favorite meal and that's all I've had in my 5 visits. All 5 have been terrific. The rest of the menu looks really great and i can't wait to sample lunch and dinner entrees.

You're going to love this place!

July 27, 2025 update: Today's visit was also exemplary. I ordered the Chicken Sausage Scramble, and complicated it with the addition of two over easy eggs on top, extra crispy bacon, and hot sausage on the side. The server had to split a side into half bacon and half sausage to make it work. She was happy to do it and the chef was happy to cook it just the way i requested.

The most notable part of this very enjoyable breakfast was the genuine happiness of all the service crew. When gathered around the supervisors, all servers and cooks laughed and continued to work hard and professionally. The leadership had really created a great working, professionally flowing, and happy atmosphere for all the staff. This translates into a very enjoyable experience for all customers.

Black Bear Diner had become one of my all-time favorite...

Black Bear Diner is a California original, now found across truck stops, and even their own restaurants popping up like this one. This one in particular offers a mixed experience. While lunch and dinner are generally good, breakfast can be hit or miss. This review dives into a recent visit to a newer location to help you decide what to order. For older patrons, Black Bear Diner is a solid choice due to its respectful service, speed, and above-average food. However, younger diners might find breakfast underwhelming. The eggs were bland and wet, and the sausage was excessively greasy with an odd, sweet flavor that overshadowed its appeal. Despite great service and timely food delivery, the breakfast missed the mark. The waffle, while visually impressive with its bear claw design, was a significant letdown. It was dry and tasted like overly sweetened pancake mix rather than a genuine Belgian waffle. It's advisable to avoid the waffles until improvements are made. To end it on a high note, I’d say if you get most sandwiches, burgers, dinner options in general you’ll be set, and I have to say the home-fries were the bomb, that was the best part...