The size of the restaurant industry in the US is about 900 billion USD as of 2020, Thus, it proves the indulgence of the population in terms of their dining spree every day. There are about 8,648 diners specializing in breakfast menus and are expected to increase in number. Black Bear Diner, as the name suggests, is a breakfast-serving diner showcasing a bear theme. It came into being in 1955, in California and has now spread to 147 locations in 14 states. Their menu is not limited to breakfast but also serves their all-time famous chicken steak. Black Bear is categorized under family-style diners and was awarded as a “disruptor” in this sector in 2017. The most eye-catching aspect of the diner is its bear-themed intricate artwork forged by sculptors. Their prices are decent, you can get a cheeseburger for 10 USD. The diner has been in the news for its involvement in a lot of charity work, like donating to children’s hospitals, etc.
Menu
Choices for a dine-in are vast at the Black Bear Diner, from breakfasts to burgers, salads, etc. They are categorized below:
- Hungry Bear Breakfast
- Classic combos
- Omelets and scrambles
- South of the Cave breakfast
- Bear’s Benedict
- Specialty breakfasts
- Burgers and baskets
- Sandwiches
- Super salads
- Fit and focused lunch
- Steaks
- Beverages
- Desserts
There are several items under each category. Customers in the current era tend to be conscious about their calorie intake, thus below is the list of Black Bear’s famous menu items along with the calorie count:
- The Grizz has 1520 calories
- Bigfoot steak has 2580 calories
- Sweet Cream waffles have 660 calories
- California omelet has 460 calories
- Mocha iced cold brew has 400 calories
Prices
Black Bear is renowned for its decent pricing. Some of the prices in different categories of their menu are listed below:
- Breakfast
- New York eggs and steaks for 15.99 USD
- Chicken and waffles and eggs for 12.99 USD
- Smoked beef brisket and eggs for 13.99 USD
- Chopped steak and eggs for 11.99 USD
- Specials
- 3 pumpkin pancakes for 8.49 USD
- 2 pumpkin pancakes for 7.49 USD
- Hungry Bear Breakfast
- The Grizz for 13.49 USD
- Bigfoot steak and eggs for 14.49 USD
- Burgers
- Bob’s Big Bear burger for 12.69 USD
- California burger for 10.99 USD
- Barbeque burger for 10.99 USD
- Bacon cheeseburger for 9.49 USD
- Desserts
- Milkshakes for 4.99 USD
- Cream pies for 5.99 USD
- Lava cake for 5.99 USD
Club Membership
Black Bear Diner has put in place a club membership called Bear Lovers E-Club that gives discounts on their menu, and special occasions and lets the club members know the upcoming items beforehand.
To become a member of the Bear Lovers E-Club:
- Log onto the Black Bear Diner website
- From the top, click on “clubs”
- Scroll down the page and fill out your credentials like name, birthday, etc.
- Choose the diner location closest to you
- Click “join”
Promo codes and deals
Once you become the Bear Lovers E-Club member, there are several deals you can opt for at discounted prices.
- A free birthday meal by showing your coupon
- Free lunch at successfully joining the club
- Father’s Day discounted meals, with Big Daddy burger and Porterhouse steak
- 20% of on your first-time delivery from Black Bear Diner
- Get prizes from the diner on birthdays and their passport program
- Discounts from Black Bear gift cards
Black Bear Passport Program
This is a loyalty program that involves:
- First, sign up on their website
- Visiting as many locations as possible across the 14 states
- After each visit, you get a coupon from one visit per location
- Use the coupons to claim prizes
Locations
Black Bear Diner is quite conveniently available at 147 locations spread through the following states:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
Black Bear diners in California serve up the most, accounting for 46% of their customers in this branch, followed by Utah and Arizona.
Delivery service
You can opt to place the order online and either pick it up yourself to avoid waiting in the queue or have the meal delivered to your doorstep. Delivery service availability varies according to the location.
The delivery is provided by:
- DoorDash
- Postmates
- Uber Eats
- GrubHub
Conclusion
Black Bear Diner has been included in the top 200 list, all accredited to their quality, pricing, and indulgence with the community, due to which its customer base and loyalty increase each day. Their average revenue is 138 million USD, which has been made possible by the teamwork of their employees.
FAQs
- How many employees work at Black Bear Diner?
The total number of employees is 914 as of 2022.
- Is Black Bear Diner caring for animals?
The diner is indulged in animal welfare, 50% of their eggs are sourced from cage-free chickens and committed to protecting the animals according to the Global Animal Partnership (GAP) ethical standards.
