Black Bear Diner El Cajon menu (As of 10/29)

1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA

Fall Pumpkin Spice Favorites

• Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cream Pancakes $14.99Two Pumpkin Sweet Cream Pancakes with whipped cream, powdered sugar…
• Pecan Praline Cheesecake $8.99Creamy California cheesecake topped with pecan praline sauce and…

Seasonal Peach & Blackberry Beverages!

• Peach Lemonade $5.49
• Peach Iced Tea $5.49
• Peach Arnold Palmer $5.49
• Blackberry Lemonade $5.49
• Blackberry Iced Tea $5.49
• Blackberry Arnold Palmer $5.49

Friday Night Fish Fry!

• Friday Night Fish Fry $18.99Hand-breaded pollock fillets, fried to a golden crisp. Served with…

Hungry Bear Breakfasts

• The Grizz $19.992 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links…
• BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs* $19.99Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR…
• Big Bacon Breakfast $19.99Served with 6 slices of bacon, three eggs, choice of side and two…
• 10 oz New York Steak & Eggs $26.9910 oz of seasoned steak served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits.

Classic 2-Egg Combos

• Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs $15.99Our hickory smoked bacon is some of the best you’ll ever have.
• Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs $16.99Tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in our country…
• Link Sausage & Eggs $15.993 large links of our specially seasoned pork sausage.
• Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs $15.99We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast…
• Corned Beef Hash & Eggs $16.99Slow-roasted corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with…
• Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs $15.99We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through…
• Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs $15.99We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through…
• No Meat, just the eggs please! $11.992 eggs cooked your way!

Omelettes & Scrambles

• Joe's Hobo Omelette $17.99Ham, link sausage, bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach &…
• Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette $17.99Ham, bacon, link sausage & jack cheese.
• California Omelette $17.99Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese.
• Denver Omelette $16.99Diced ham, bell pepper & onion, topped with cheddar cheese.
• Vegetarian Omelette $16.99Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese.
• Southern Scramble $16.79Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, 2 scrambled eggs &…
• Shasta Scramble $15.79Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese.

Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

• Bear's Choice $14.99Your choice…you make it just right!
• The Volcano $16.99
• Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes $10.99Our secret recipe sweet cream pancakes!
• Blueberry Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes $14.99
• Chocolate Chip Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes $15.99
• Blackberry Bear Claw French Toast $16.99Our freshly-baked blackberry-filled bear claw, dipped in French…
• Bread Pudding French Toast $15.99Our homemade Bread Pudding battered and grilled like French toast,…
• Cinnamon Roll French Toast $14.993 slices of thick-cut cinnamon roll dipped in French toast batter…
• Thick-Cut French Toast $12.99
• Sweet Cream Waffle $12.99

Bear's Benedicts

• California Bacon Benedict $17.99Split English muffin, thick-cut sliced bacon, avocado, spinach,…
• Classic Eggs Benedict $17.99Split English muffin, sliced ham & 2 poached eggs* covered in…

Specialty Breakfasts

• The ScramBOWL $16.79A hearty all-in-one bowl of ham, bacon, link sausage, eggs, bell…
• Breakfast Burrito $15.99Chorizo sausage, country potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese,…
• Breakfast Club Melt $16.99Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack & American cheeses on…

Little Less Breakfasts

• The Mini Volcano $13.99
• Avocado Toast $9.99Fresh avocado on 1 slice of wheat toast. Served with tomato slices…
• 1 Biscuit & Country Gravy $11.99Served with 2 Slices of Bacon OR 2 sausage links.
• Ham & Cheese Omelette $12.99Made with 2 eggs*, diced ham and cheddar cheese.
• 1 Egg Breakfast $12.89Served with your choice of 2 slices of bacon OR 2 sausage links OR…
• Chicken Sausage Scramble $16.49(A low calorie breakfast option.) Diced chicken sausage scrambled…
• Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal® $9.99Brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins & chopped pecans.

Breakfast Extras

• Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Classic $8.99With almond filling.
• Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Blackberry Filled $8.99With almond filling.
• Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon $6.994 slices
• Sausage $6.993 links or 2 patties.
• Hickory Smoked Ham Steak $6.99Side of 2 Eggs
• Biscuits & Gravy $7.99Side of Gravy · Side of Loaded Potato
• Strip-Cut Hash Browns $6.59
• Country Red Potatoes $6.59
• Creamy Grits $2.49
• Fruit Bowl $7.99
• Toast $3.99
• English Muffin $3.99

Burgers

• Bob's Big Bear Burger $18.99A 10 oz. all beef patty is specially seasoned and served with…
• Bacon & Cheddar Burger $16.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded…
• Western BBQ Burger with Homemade Crispy Onions $16.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded…
• California Burger $15.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded…
• Shasta Cheeseburger $15.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded…
• Mushroom Swiss Burger $15.991/3 lbs Angus patty topped with sauteed mushrooms, horseradish…
• Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger $16.99We build this 6 oz. all beef burger just a little bit differently……
• Patty Melt $13.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on grilled rye bread with grilled onion…
• Cheeseburger Basket - Single $11.99A 3.2oz all-beef patty, topped with American cheese, tomato, dill…

Sandwiches & Strips

• Chicken Avocado Club $15.99This triple-stack includes marinated grilled chicken breast,…
• Turkey Club $15.99Triple-decker stacked with roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham,…
• Tri-Tip Dip $16.99Thinly sliced seasoned tri-tip stacked on a soft Tribeca® roll &…
• Reuben $16.99Our own corned beef piled on grilled rye with Swiss cheese,…
• B.L.T. $13.99With bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
• Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich $14.99
• Chicken Strips Basket $12.994 breaded chicken tenders. Served with your choice of BBQ or bacon…

Cheesy Sandwich Melts

• Chicken Caesar Melt $15.29
• Pot Roast Melt $16.99Slow-cooked pot roast, grilled onion, jack & cheddar cheeses &…
• Patty Melt $13.99A 6 oz. all beef patty built on grilled rye bread with grilled onion…

Super Salads

• Taco Salad $16.99Your choice of seasoned ground beef or marinated grilled chicken…
• Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad $16.99Salad mix topped with chopped crispy chicken tenders, cherry tomato,…
• Caesar Salad with Optional Add-On $10.99Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons & Parmesan cheese in a creamy…

Chili & Soup

• Bowl of Chili $9.99A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, our housemade…
• Cup of Chili $7.99A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, italian sausage,…
• Bowl of Soup $7.99Our soup of the day!
• Cup of Soup $6.99Our soup of the day!

Full-Course Homestyle Dinners

• BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak $20.99
• Homemade Crispy Onion Topped Meatloaf $20.99A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned sausage. Roasted then…
• Slow-Cooked Pot Roast $20.99A traditional favorite. Slow-cooked with onion, carrot, celery,…
• New York Steak* $27.99USDA Choice Meats by Linz steak topped with homemade crispy onion…

Full-Course Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M. Weekdays & AFTER 12 P.M. Weekends)

• Santa Maria Tri-Tip Dinner* $21.9910 oz of marinated tri-tip seasoned with a Santa Maria blend of…
• Roasted Turkey $18.998 oz of roasted turkey breast served with red-skinned mashed…

Diner Classics

• 4-Piece Homestyle Fried Chicken $22.99Bone-in breast, thigh, leg and wing with traditional Southern-style…
• Fish & Chips $16.99Cod fillets lightly battered and fried. Served with French fries,…
• Blackened Salmon $18.99Cajun seasoned, grilled salmon fillet. Served over sautéed spinach…
• Chicken & Waffle $16.99Our secret recipe sweet cream waffle, topped with breaded chicken…
• Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Bowl $16.99

Diner Classics (AFTER 4 P.M.)

• Homemade Chicken Pot Pie $16.99Tender grilled chicken and vegetables in a creamy chicken gravy…

Little Less Dinners

• Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak $12.99Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country…
• Homemade Crispy Onion Topped Meatloaf $13.29A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned sausage. Roasted then…
• Slow-Cooked Pot Roast $13.99A traditional favorite. Slow-cooked with onion, carrot, celery,…

Little Less Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M. Weekdays & AFTER 12 P.M. Weekends)

• Little Less Santa Maria Tri-Tip* $14.996 oz of carved-to-order marinated tri-tip. Served with seasonal…

Cub Breakfasts

• Happy Cub Cake $4.99Sweet cream pancakes topped with banana, strawberry, chocolate chips…
• Cubs Mini Volcano $6.99An eruption of delicious options, including 2 pancakes, 1 egg*, 1…
• Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes $4.993 of our yummy pancakes loaded with chocolate chips. Sprinkled with…
• Cubs Sprinkle Cakes $4.99Sweet cream pancakes with mixed rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream.
• Cubs Bear Choice $5.99

Cub Lunches & Dinners

• Cubs Chicken Strips 2 pcs $5.99Served with barbecue sauce or bacon ranch dressing and your choice…
• Cubs Biscuit Bear’s Burger & Fries $6.99Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
• Cubs Grilled Cheese Sandwich $5.99A classic served with American Cheese. Served with your choice of…
• Cubs Brandi’s Favorite Macaroni & Cheese $5.99Served with French fries or fresh fruit.

Sides & Extras

• Onion Rings $8.99Served with Bacon Ranch dressing.
• Baked Potato (after 4 p.m.) $5.89Served daily after 4 p.m.
• Dinner Salad $5.99Salad mix topped with cherry tomato, cucumber and carrot. Served…
• Caesar Salad $7.59Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons & Parmesan cheese in a creamy…
• French Fries $5.99
• Sweet Potato Fries $6.99
• French Fries & Onion Rings $6.99
• Sweet Potato Fries & Onion Rings $7.99Side of Veggies
• Corn Bread Muffin $2.59
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy $4.99
• Loaded Potato $2.49Any choice of potato topped with cheddar cheese and diced bacon. · Side of Gravy

Beverages

• Coffee $3.99
• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Large $6.99
• Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Small $5.49
• Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew $4.99
• Creamy Mocha Cold Brew $4.99
• Cold Brew Coffee $4.59
• Other Juice - Large $4.99
• Other Juice - Small $3.99
• Soft Drink $3.99
• Lemonade $4.59
• Arnold Palmer $4.59
• Iced Tea $3.99
• Sweet Tea $3.99Brewed fresh and sweetened with pure cane sugar!
• Hot Tea $3.99
• Hot Chocolate $4.49
• Milk - Large $3.99
• Milk - Small $3.59
• Oat Milk - Large $3.99
• Oat Milk - Small $3.59
• Milkshake $6.49
• Kids' Milk $1.99
• Kids' Chocolate Milk $1.99
• Kids' Oat Milk $1.99
• Kids' Juice $1.99
• Kids' Lemonade $1.99
• Kids' Soft Drink $1.99

Desserts

• 5 Layer Chocolate Cake $8.99Five layers of moist chocolate cake finished with an elegant dark…
• Carrot Cake $8.99A spice cake with carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts layered…
• Grandma's Favorite Berry Cobbler $8.49
• Apple Cobbler $8.49Sweet cinnamon apples topped with a buttery woven lattice crust.
• Chocolate Cream Pie $8.49Rich chocolate cream in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with…
• Banana Cream Pie $8.49Banana cream layered with banana slices in a buttery graham cracker…
• Coconut Cream Pie $8.49Decadent coconut cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped…
• Olga's Bread Pudding $8.49Made with bread, heavy whipping cream, eggs and vanilla, then served…
• Milkshake $6.49
• Cheesecake $6.99A light & creamy California-style cheesecake baked on a graham…

Family Meals To Go

• Bacon, Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal $38.998 Scrambled eggs and 8 slices of thick-cut bacon served with 4 sweet…
• Breakfast Combo Family Meal $36.998 Scrambled eggs, 4 slices of thick-cut bacon and 4 link sausages…
• Eggs, Potatoes & Biscuits Family Meal $26.998 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut…
• Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs Family Meal $41.994 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with 8…
• Shasta Scramble Family Meal $33.99
• Chicken Strips & Fries Family Meal $29.998 breaded chicken tenders served with a mountain of French fries and…
• Chicken Fried Steak Family Meal $43.994 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with your…
• Fish & Chips Family Meal $43.998 Cod fillets lightly battered and fried and served with housemade…

Family Beverages To Share

• Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee - 96oz $18.99
• Freshly-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea - 96oz $14.99
• Arnold Palmer - 96oz $16.99A mix of freshly-brewed Lipton Iced Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.
• Minute Maid Lemonade - 96oz $16.99

Black Bear Diner El Cajon: hours and how to order