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11/09/2026
Our hot take? Steak is a breakfast food! 🤷
For one of the best breakfast (or lunch or dinner) deals around, stop by for our 6 oz. Steak & Eggs Weekday Special. Available at participating diners. 🥩🍳
11/06/2026
We made it to another All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Friday! Celebrate this milestone by coming in for dinner. Starts at 4pm! 😉
11/05/2026
This & all your favorite people 🫶
We’ll be serving Homestyle Turkey, Smoked Ham, and Slow-Roasted Prime Rib meals on Thanksgiving Day. Who are you bringing to the diner? 👀
11/04/2026
National Sandwich Day is a thing, and it’s today! Let us know which of our sandwiches is your fave in the comments 👇
11/02/2026
Send this to a friend who would split a stack of Pumpkin Sweet Cream Pancakes with you 🥞
10/30/2026
It’s not just a season—we’re ALWAYS tricked out with fresh-baked treats. 👻
10/28/2026
In honor of National First Responders Day, we’d like to send a bear-sized THANK YOU to all of the brave folks who keep us safe. 🧑🚒👮👩⚕️🫶
10/26/2026
Just in: Today is Chicken Fried Steak Day, and our bear-y official sources confirm that ours is the one to beat. You heard it here first!
10/25/2026
Your meal can help grant wishes. 💙
Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 26, for our Make-A-Wish Giveback Day. When you dine with us, 10% of your check + $1 from every dessert sold will benefit -A-Wish_San_Diego helping grant wishes for children in our community.
Pull up a chair, enjoy your Black Bear favorites, and help us make the day count. ⭐
10/24/2026
Friendship is served 🤗 Share with someone you need a good gab with—preferably with a side of pie!
10/22/2026
Good food can do a lot of good. 💙
Join us Monday, October 26 for our Make-A-Wish Giveback Day. When you dine with us, 10% of your check + $1 from every dessert sold will benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego helping grant wishes for children in our community.
Pull up a chair, enjoy your Black Bear favorites, and help us make the day count. ⭐
10/22/2026
Spooky season is here! 🧛🎃 What costume are you rocking this Halloween?
10/20/2026
Holiday catering has arrived! Order all your feast-worthy faves for pickup and delivery, now through December 31st.
02/05/2025
Black Bear Diner is raising funds all day today for the American Red Cross CA Wildfires Fund. Come on into a participating Diner in your community or order online to have 20% of sales donated to them. TODAY ONLY at checkout, use coupon code #533537330 Dine in or Take it to your Cave! http://ow.ly/m31850HNCgx Let's do our part in helping to re-build these disaster zones and support our communities.
11/11/2024
Where can you find a sit-down flavor-packed meal without breaking the bank? 🐻🍔🥓
11/07/2024
Thank you for bear-ing with us. We are open and look forward to pouring your coffee!
11/05/2024
We are sorry to interrupt your pancakes... We will be closed for a bit and hope to open soo for you!
10/30/2024
👻🍬🎃 Another day of goblin-y fun on our local Trunk or Treat event tours. Tell us -- have you seen us out there?
10/28/2024
We will be closing early - 2pm on Monday, OCT 28, and open at 10am on Tuesday, OCT 29. Thank you for bear-ing with us!
10/20/2024
🐻 Bear-y Versatile Value! Our 2x2x2 Breakfast Special is available all day every weekday. Enjoy it for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner with 2 eggs, 2 pancakes or French toast, and 2 bacon or sausage links. Just $10.99🍳🥞🥓
10/15/2024
🍳 Bear-y Best Deal All Day! Enjoy our 2x2x2 Breakfast Special until 4pm every weekday. Perfect for any time of day with 2 eggs, 2 pancakes or French toast, and 2 bacon or sausage links. Just $10.99 🐻
Address
1025 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon, CA
92020
Directions via public transport: Take the bus/metro to the El Cajon Transit Center. From there, take Bus #878/864 towards Fletcher Parkway and get off at the Fletcher Parkway transit stop. The diner is located within walking distance from the stop.
Driving/parking directions: Take the I-8 East and exit on Fletcher Parkway. Turn left onto Fletcher Parkway and continue straight until you see the diner on your right-hand side. There is a parking lot available for customers to park their cars.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 10pm |
| Friday |
6am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
6am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
6am - 10pm |
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What people say
Black Bear Diner on Fletcher Pkwy is a must-visit for anyone looking for a hearty and delicious meal. Their Big Daddy Burger is a true challenge for any burger lover, and it's only available on special occasions like Father's Day weekend. But don't worry if you can't make it in person - you can pre-order it online and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. And if you're in a hurry, their to-go bags are perfect for satisfying your inner bear while on the go. But Black Bear Diner isn't just about big burgers - they also offer sweet treats like their Raspberry Cheesecake that will satisfy any sweet tooth craving. And with their fun social media presence, including celebrating Best Friends Day and sharing cheesy moments, Black Bear Diner truly feels like a welcoming community gathering place. So gather around the table with friends and family at Black Bear Diner for a feast that satisfies every craving!
