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Black Bear Diner Lodi

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2347 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States

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Mon7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sun7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.31,796 reviews
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Camilla V. 
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a week ago

This place definitely provides a good meal experience. We ordered chicken fried steak which comes with eggs, hash brown, and your choice of toast, fruit, or one pancake. We ordered ours with one pancake. The chicken fried steak was very delicious. The gravy on top was creamy and seasoned perfectly. The hash brown was good, but it did need more salt. The eggs were tasty. The avocado toast was good, but really simple. I would have liked for it to have had something else on top. The fruit was refreshing. The shredded corned bee... read more

Business response:

Camilla V., Thank you for your feedback and thank you for your business. I am glad you found our chicken fried steak delicious, we are well known for it! We are striving for excellence everyday, for all our guests, so we hope that you will give our service another chance and come visit again soon! 

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Jennifer M. 
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a month ago

Decided to give it another try despite the prior bad experience. It was much better. I ordered the chicken stack with onion straws. Very good and has been consistent taste-wise the last few times. I opt out of the hollandaise sauce. Overall, much better visits in the last couple of months. The servers are all very professional and nice. The difficult one seems to be gone now, thank goodness. 

Business response:

Jennifer M. , we're sorry to hear your experience at Black Bear Diner wasn't the best it could be. It's important to us to make sure every customer feels satisfied when they pay us a visit, and we'd like to address this directly. Please email us directly telling us a little bit about what happened and reference the diner location. Include a phone number to reach you at and we will be in touch with you shortly. info@blackbeardiner.com 

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Greg F. 
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a month ago

The service tops the list on this place. I had Mary B when I sat at the bar top. I came in at rush Sunday morning and was immediately greeted, ordered and not rushed at all. The food was good for a busy chain restaurant (I had the chicken fried steak) and it was out promptly. Thr cook staff is sharp and organized. Would definitely come here again. 

Business response:

Greg F., We can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your service and hospitality experience with us. We know you have a choice when you go out to eat and we truly value your business. Feedback like yours motivates us to keep doing our best. See you again soon! Black Bear Diner 235 - Lodi 

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Val S. 
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a month ago

We were hungry and couldn't decide what to eat, so we stopped by Black Bear Diner since they have such an expansive menu. It was early afternoon and not busy at all, so we were seated right away. I ordered the Chicken Caesar Melt with a side of fruit, while my husband went with the tri-tip dip and fries. The Chicken Caesar Melt came with grilled chicken breast, Caesar dressing, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss and jack cheeses on sourdough bread grilled with a Parmesan crust. It was delicious--I especially loved the crispy cheese ... read more

Business response:

We are sorry to hear about your disappointment regarding your recent visit. We strive to deliver great meals with tremendous service, and it sounds like we let you down. Your concerns will be addressed, and we thank you for your feedback. 

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Anthony V. 
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2 months ago

It's the best place in Lodi for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Why? The food quality and quantity is better than decent, the cost to dine there is a real value, and most all of the wait staff is pleasing and attentive. In addition, the staff takes the orders on I pads which enable the meals to be served in a timely manner with no mistakes. On a rare occasion, if something is not up to par, a simple request is honored. I have eaten many times at Black Bear in Lodi ......all you can eat fish on Friday is worth looking fo... read more

Business response:

Aw, shucks, you're making us blush! 

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Kim J. 
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2 months ago

Good service and food I have not had a bad meal from this chain compare to Dennys I had their Friday Prime Rib special. It was good and came with soup or salad and two sides. It was worth the price. 

Business response:

Keep feeding your inner bear! We look forward to seeing you soon Kim! 

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Tanya S. 
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3 months ago

Absolutely amazing customer service , clean, delicious food . Fast efficient . Clean bathrooms 

Business response:

Thank you so much for your kind words, Tanya. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear! 

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William K. 
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4 months ago

Very filling and delicious breakfast! I had Joe's Hobo Omelette, and wow -- it was so good. Loaded with flavour, cooked perfectly, and absolutely satisfying. The hash browns were even better -- seasoned just right. And I have to mention the biscuits with gravy -- pure comfort food perfection. Generous portions, friendly service, and that classic Black Bear Diner charm make this location an easy 5 stars. If you're in Lodi and craving a hearty breakfast, this is the place to go. 

Business response:

Thank you so much for your kind words, William. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear! 

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Mkayy V. 
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4 months ago

We were on our way home and decided to stop at a Black Bear Diner for breakfast since it's one of my husband's favorite places to eat when he travels. I had never been to one before because we don't have a location in our town, so I was curious to try it. I ordered the Classic 2-Egg Combo with sausage links and eggs. I also asked our waitress, Sonia, to add gravy to my biscuit, which she kindly did. I also had ask for hashbrown for my side dish. However, when our food arrived, I noticed my plate didn't come with hash brown... read more

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How is Black Bear Diner Lodi rated?

Black Bear Diner Lodi has a 4.3 star rating with 1,796 reviews. 

When is Black Bear Diner Lodi open?

Black Bear Diner Lodi is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 7:00 a.m.