Black Bear Diner Chico Menu

Welcome to Black Bear Diner Chico, where classic American comfort food meets warm, inviting service. Located at 1990 E 20th St, Chico, CA, this diner has truly embraced its new ownership, elevating both food quality and service standards. The menu shines brightly, especially after 4 PM with standout offerings like the Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, brimming with tender grilled chicken and vegetables, enveloped in a flaky pastry crust for just $20.08.

If you prefer something lighter, try the Little Less Santa Maria TriTip, a marinated 6 oz cut served with seasonal vegetables and red-skinned mashed potatoes for $16.88. Black Bear also has Family Meals To Go, perfect for sharing, featuring beloved dishes like Fish & Chips or Chicken Fried Steak. The atmosphere is lively, enhanced by attentive service that has diners ringing the service bell in delight. Come experience the culinary charm that makes Black Bear Diner a local favorite!

Diner Classics (AFTER 4 P.M.)

• Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

  Tender grilled chicken and vegetables in a creamy chicken gravy topped with a flaky pastry crust. Monday-Friday after 4pm and Saturday & Sunday starting at 12pm

  US$20.08

Diner Classics

• Fish & Chips

  Cod fillets lightly battered and fried. Served with French fries, housemade cole slaw & tartar sauce.

  US$21.38

• Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Bowl

  Made with white cheddar. Topped with bacon and Parmesan cheese. Served with garlic-Parmesan toast.

  US$23.08

• Blackened Salmon

  Cajun seasoned, grilled salmon fillet topped with creamy pesto sauce. Served over sautéed spinach & cherry tomatoes with mashed potatoes & country gravy and seasonal vegetables.

  US$22.08

• Chicken & Waffle

  Our secret recipe sweet cream waffle, topped with breaded chicken tenders. Served with syrup and fresh fruit.

  US$22.38

• 4-Piece Homestyle Fried Chicken

  Bone-in breast, thigh, leg and wing with traditional Southern-style seasoned breading fried a crispy, crunchy golden brown. Served with French fries and homemade cole slaw.

  US$28.58

Full-Course Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)

• Roasted Turkey

  8 oz of roasted turkey breast served with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables & cranberry sauce.

  US$23.58

• Santa Maria Tri-Tip Dinner*

  10 oz of marinated tri-tip seasoned with a Santa Maria blend of spices including garlic, cracked black pepper, salt and fresh parsley.

  US$24.68

Omelettes & Scrambles

• Vegetarian Omelette

  Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese.

  US$19.98

• Southern Scramble

  Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, 2 scrambled eggs & country gravy.

  US$20.38

• California Omelette

  Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese.

  US$19.98

• Joe's Hobo Omelette

  Ham, link sausage, bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion.

  US$21.08

• Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette

  Ham, bacon, link sausage & jack cheese.

  US$21.08

• Shasta Scramble

  Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese.

  US$18.88

• Denver Omelette

  Diced ham, bell pepper & onion, topped with cheddar cheese.

  US$19.98

Classic 2-Egg Combos

• Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs

  We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.

  US$18.88

• Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs

  Our hickory smoked bacon is some of the best you’ll ever have.

  US$17.68

• Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs

  We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.

  US$18.88

• Corned Beef Hash & Eggs

  Slow-roasted corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with potatoes.

  US$18.88

• Link Sausage & Eggs

  3 large links of our specially seasoned pork sausage.

  US$17.68

• Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs

  We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast favorite.

  US$18.88

• Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

  Tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in our country gravy.

  US$19.98

• No Meat, Just The Eggs Please!

  2 eggs cooked your way!

  US$15.28

Super Salads

• Caesar Salad With Optional Add-On

  Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons & Parmesan cheese in a creamy Caesar dressing. Served as is or choose to add a grilled chicken breast or fillet of blackened salmon.

  US$16.88

• Taco Salad

  Your choice of seasoned ground beef or marinated grilled chicken breast served in a crispy tostada bowl lined with refried beans then topped with salad mix, tomato, onion, olive, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, avocado, cilantro & dressing of your choice.

  US$22.58

• Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad

  Salad mix topped with chopped crispy chicken tenders, cherry tomato, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, diced avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion & croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.

  US$22.58

Cub Lunches & Dinners

• Cubs Chicken Strips 2 Pcs

  Served with barbecue sauce or bacon ranch dressing and your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.

  US$9.48

• Cubs Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  A classic served with American Cheese. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.

  US$8.98

• Cubs Biscuit Bear’s Burger & Fries

  Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.

  US$10.68

• Cubs Brandi’s Favorite Macaroni & Cheese

  Served with French fries or fresh fruit.

  US$9.48

Breakfast Extras

• Sausage

  3 links or 2 patties.

  US$7.79

• Strip-Cut Hash Browns

  US$7.09

• Country Red Potatoes

  US$7.09

• Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Classic

  With almond filling.

  US$10.39

• Hickory Smoked Ham Steak

  US$7.79

• Side Of Loaded Potato

  Your choice of potato topped with diced bacon and shredded cheddar cheese!

  US$8.28

• Fruit Bowl

  US$8.89

• Side Of Gravy

  US$1.69

• Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon

  4 slices

  US$7.79

• Side Of 2 Eggs

  US$4.38

• English Muffin

  US$4.59

• Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Blackberry Filled

  With almond filling.

  US$10.39

• Biscuits & Gravy

  US$8.99

• Creamy Grits

  US$2.69

• Toast

  US$6.48

Sides & Extras

• Side Of Gravy

  US$1.69

• Corn Bread Muffin

  US$2.39

• Onion Rings

  Served with Bacon Ranch dressing.

  US$9.99

• Loaded Potato

  Any choice of potato topped with cheddar cheese and diced bacon.

  US$8.28

• French Fries

  US$6.99

• Sweet Potato Fries & Onion Rings

  US$8.69

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons & Parmesan cheese in a creamy Caesar dressing.

  US$8.29

• Dinner Salad

  Salad mix topped with cherry tomato, cucumber and carrot. Served with your choice of dressing.

  US$6.49

• Baked Potato (After 4 P.m.)

  Served daily after 4 p.m.

  US$6.39

• French Fries & Onion Rings

  US$7.89

• Sweet Potato Fries

  US$7.89

• Side Of Veggies

  US$5.59

Specialty Breakfasts

• Breakfast Burrito

  Chorizo sausage, country potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, & cilantro all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with housemade salsa and fresh fruit.

  US$19.18

• The ScramBOWL

  A hearty all-in-one bowl of ham, bacon, link sausage, eggs, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy. Served with a housemade biscuit.

  US$19.88

• Breakfast Club Melt

  Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack & American cheeses on thick-cut sourdough bread grilled with a Parmesan crust.

  US$19.88

Desserts

• Milkshake

  US$7.09

• Olga's Bread Pudding

  Made with bread, heavy whipping cream, eggs and vanilla, then served warm with a scrumptious pecan praline sauce and whipped cream. If you have never tried bread pudding, this is the one that will make you a believer – it’s ‘awe’some!

  US$9.39

• Chocolate Cream Pie

  Rich chocolate cream in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream.

  US$9.39

• Apple Cobbler

  Sweet cinnamon apples topped with a buttery woven lattice crust.

  US$9.39

• Coconut Cream Pie

  Decadent coconut cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

  US$9.39

• Carrot Cake

  A triple-layer spice cake with carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts layered with cream cheese frosting.

  US$10.59

• 5 Layer Chocolate Cake

  Five layers of moist chocolate cake finished with an elegant dark chocolate ganache.

  US$10.59

• Cheesecake

  A light & creamy California-style cheesecake baked on a graham cracker crumb crust.

  US$8.29

• Banana Cream Pie

  Banana cream layered with banana slices in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream.

  US$9.39

• Grandma's Favorite Berry Cobbler

  US$9.39

Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

• Thick-Cut French Toast

  US$17.98

• Bear's Choice

  Your choice…you make it just right!

  US$18.88

• Cinnamon Roll French Toast

  3 slices of thick-cut cinnamon roll dipped in French toast batter and grilled then topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with icing. Served with fresh fruit.

  US$19.18

• Strawberry Waffle

  A sweet cream waffle topped with fresh, sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

  US$18.98

• Sweet Cream Waffle

  US$17.98

• Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes

  Our secret recipe sweet cream pancakes!

  US$16.18

• Bread Pudding French Toast

  Our homemade Bread Pudding battered and grilled like French toast, topped with sliced banana, warm praline sauce, and whipped cream.

  US$20.38

• Red, White & Blue Pancakes

  Two sweet cream pancakes topped with fresh, sliced strawberries, blueberry sauce and whipped cream.

  US$16.58

• The Volcano

  All stacked high! 3 cakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of bacon, 2 eggs.

  US$19.98

Little Less Breakfasts

• 1 Egg Breakfast

  Served with your choice of 2 slices of bacon OR 2 sausage links OR ham steak.

  US$14.88

• Chicken Sausage Scramble

  (A low calorie breakfast option.) Diced chicken sausage scrambled with egg whites, jack cheese, spinach, and sautéed mushroom. Topped with avocado and diced tomatoes, served with fresh fruit and one slice of dry, wheat toast.

  US$19.78

• Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal®

  Brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins & chopped pecans.

  US$10.99

• Avocado Toast

  Fresh avocado on 1 slice of wheat toast. Served with tomato slices and a side of fresh fruit.

  US$14.18

• Ham & Cheese Omelette

  Made with 2 eggs*, diced ham and cheddar cheese.

  US$14.88

• 1 Biscuit & Country Gravy

  Served with 2 Slices of Bacon OR 2 sausage links.

  US$17.18

• The Mini Volcano

  All stacked high! 2 cakes, 1 link sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 egg*.

  US$16.48

Full-Course Homestyle Dinners

• Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

  A traditional favorite. Slow-cooked with onion, carrot, celery, mushroom, red potato, herbs & spices and finished with our savory beef gravy.

  US$23.68

• Homemade Crispy Onion Topped Meatloaf

  A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.

  US$23.68

• BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak

  Our best-selling item. Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country gravy.

  US$24.88

• New York Steak*

  10 oz. steak topped with deep-fried onion rings.

  US$31.18

Little Less Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)

• Little Less Santa Maria Tri-Tip*

  6 oz of carved-to-order marinated tri-tip. Served with seasonal vegetables and red-skinned mashed potatoes with country gravy.

  US$16.88

Hungry Bear Breakfasts

• The Grizz

  2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato.

  US$23.58

• Big Bacon Breakfast

  Served with 6 slices of bacon, three eggs, choice of side and two biscuits.

  US$23.58

• BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs*

  Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.

  US$23.58

• 10 Oz New York Steak & Eggs

  10 oz of seasoned steak served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits.

  US$30.58

Family Beverages To Share

• Minute Maid Lemonade - 96oz

  100% pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. a delicious orange juice with a taste that’s the next best thing to fresh squeezed.

  US$19.99

• Arnold Palmer - 96oz

  A mix of freshly-brewed Lipton Iced Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.

  US$19.99

• Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee - 96oz

  Single origin, 100% Nicaraguan-grown coffee. If you haven't heard of our Bears Brew Back partnership, please visit our website to learn more!

  US$22.39

• Freshly-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea - 96oz

  US$17.69

Family Meals To Go

• Fish & Chips Family Meal

  8 Cod fillets lightly battered and fried and served with housemade tartar sauce and your choice of 2 dinner sides.

  US$56.38

• Chicken Fried Steak Family Meal

  4 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with your choice of 2 dinner sides.

  US$56.38

• Chicken Strips & Fries Family Meal

  8 breaded chicken tenders served with a mountain of French fries and your choice of BBQ sauce or Bacon Ranch Dressing.

  US$35.29

• Eggs, Potatoes & Biscuits Family Meal

  8 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.

  US$34.18

• Breakfast Combo Family Meal

  8 Scrambled eggs, 4 slices of thick-cut bacon and 4 link sausages served with 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.

  US$45.88

• Bacon, Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal

  8 Scrambled eggs and 8 slices of thick-cut bacon served with 4 sweet cream pancakes and syrup.

  US$48.28

• Shasta Scramble Family Meal

  A family breakfast for 3-4 people! 8 eggs scrambled with avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese. Served with 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.

  US$44.68

• Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs Family Meal

  4 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with 8 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.

  US$51.78

Bear's Benedicts

• Classic Eggs Benedict

  Split English muffin, sliced ham & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.

  US$21.48

• California Bacon Benedict

  Split English muffin, thick-cut sliced bacon, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato slices & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.

  US$22.58

Little Less Dinners

• Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak

  Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country gravy.

  US$16.28

• Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

  A traditional favorite. Slow-cooked with onion, carrot, celery, mushroom, red potato, herbs & spices and finished with our savory beef gravy.

  US$16.78

• Homemade Crispy Onion Topped Meatloaf

  A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.

  US$16.28

• Homemade Crispy Onion Chicken Stack

  Seasoned grilled chicken breast over homemade crispy onion straws with hollandaise, bacon & mushroom

  US$17.28

Sandwiches & Strips

• Reuben

  Our own corned beef piled on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing.

  US$19.28

• Turkey Club

  Triple-decker stacked with roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise.

  US$18.88

• B.L.T.

  With bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.

  US$15.68

• Chicken Strips Basket

  4 breaded chicken tenders. Served with your choice of BBQ or bacon ranch dressing.

  US$16.88

• Chicken Avocado Club

  This triple-stack includes marinated grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese & mayonnaise.

  US$19.28

• Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

  Roasted turkey breast served open-faced on sliced white bread with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy & cranberry sauce.

  US$20.38

• Tri-Tip Dip

  Thinly sliced seasoned tri-tip stacked on a soft Tribeca® roll & served with au jus.

  US$20.08

Chili & Soup

• Cup Of Chili

  A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, italian sausage, tomato sauce and several other spices! Topped with cheddar cheese, diced onion and served with sour cream.

  US$8.89

• Cup Of Soup

  Our soup of the day!

  US$7.69

• Bowl Of Soup

  Our soup of the day!

  US$9.09

• Bowl Of Chili

  A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, our housemade Mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce and several other spices! Topped with cheddar cheese, diced red onion and served with sour cream and a cornbread muffin.

  US$11.19

PLEASE CHECK: Do you need extras?

• Add Condiments

  US$0.00

• Add Utensils

  US$0.00

Beverages

• Soft Drink

  US$4.69

• Coffee

  US$4.69

• Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew

  US$5.89

• Kids' Soft Drink

  US$4.69

• Kids' Juice

  US$2.39

• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Small

  US$5.79

• Other Juice - Large

  US$5.89

• Hot Chocolate

  US$4.69

• Hot Tea

  US$4.69

• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Large

  US$7.59

• Kids' Milk

  US$2.39

• Lemonade

  US$4.69

• Milk - Large

  US$4.49

• Kids' Lemonade

  US$2.39

• Other Juice - Small

  US$4.49

• Oat Milk - Small

  US$4.49

• Oat Milk - Large

  US$3.89

• Creamy Mocha Cold Brew

  US$5.89

• Arnold Palmer

  US$4.69

• Cold Brew Coffee

  US$4.69

• Kids' Chocolate Milk

  US$2.39

• Iced Tea

  US$4.69

• Milk - Small

  US$3.89

• Sweet Tea

  Brewed fresh and sweetened with pure cane sugar!

  US$4.69

• Milkshake

  US$7.09

• Kids' Oat Milk

  US$2.39

Burgers

• Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger

  We build this 6 oz. all beef burger just a little bit differently… Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, tomato & grilled onion adorn thick-cut sourdough bread grilled golden with a garlic Parmesan cheese crust.

  US$18.88

• Bacon & Cheddar Burger

  A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with diced bacon & cheddar cheese.

  US$18.88

• Shasta Cheeseburger

  A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with your choice of cheese.

  US$17.68

• California Burger

  A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with Avocado & jack cheese.

  US$18.68

• Bob's Big Bear Burger

  A 10 oz. all beef patty is specially seasoned and served with grilled onions, tomato, dill pickle chips, lettuce, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Served with your choice of side. Make it DELUXE! – Add 2 slices of our thick-cut smoked bacon & your choice of cheese. ($)

  US$21.78

• Bacon Bleu Burger

  Bleu cheese, mushrooms, bacon, onion straws, and horseradish aioli on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.

  US$18.88

• Western BBQ Burger With Homemade Crispy Onions

  A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Covered in tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese & deep-fried onion rings.

  US$18.88

• Cheeseburger Basket - Single

  A 3.2oz all-beef patty, topped with American cheese, tomato, dill pickle chips, red onion, green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise & housemade Thousand Island dressing on a grilled brioche bun served with your choice of side.

  US$15.68

Cub Breakfasts

• Cubs Sprinkle Cakes

  Sweet cream pancakes with mixed rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream.

  US$8.28

• Cubs Bear Choice

  1 egg* PLUS — Choose one of the following: 1 biscuit and gravy, or 1 pancake, or 1 piece of French toast, or 1 small waffle. AND Choose from 1 piece of bacon or 1 sausage link.

  US$8.28

• Cubs Mini Volcano

  An eruption of delicious options, including 2 pancakes, 1 egg*, 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage link.

  US$9.48

• Happy Cub Cake

  Sweet cream pancakes topped with banana, strawberry, chocolate chips and whipped cream.

  US$8.28

• Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes

  3 of our yummy pancakes loaded with chocolate chips. Sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with a dab of whipped cream.

  US$8.28

Cheesy Sandwich Melts

• Patty Melt

  A 6 oz. all beef patty built on grilled rye bread with grilled onion and Swiss cheese.

  US$16.48

• Chicken Caesar Melt

  Marinated grilled chicken breast with Caesar dressing, green leaf lettuce, tomato and Swiss & jack cheesed on grilled Parmesan Sourdough bread.

  US$18.08

• Pot Roast Melt

  Slow-cooked pot roast, grilled onion, jack & cheddar cheeses & horseradish aioli on sourdough bread then grilled with a garlic-Parmesan crust. Served with au jus

  US$19.28