Black Bear Diner
Kid essentials
About this place
Big-portion comfort food with a bear mascot, a Cubs kids menu, and Teddy Bear Tuesdays where a kid with a stuffed bear eats free. Portions sized for sharing with small humans.
How kid-friendly is it?
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