Black Bear Diner - Torrance Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Black Bear Diner - Torrance, a classic American diner with a cozy cabin ambiance and generous portion sizes. Located in Torrance, CA, this diner offers a wide range of breakfast and brunch options, including the signature Hungry Bear Breakfasts like The GRIZZ and BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs. With many vegetarian options and a variety of build-your-own choices, there is something for everyone. Customers praise the friendly service and the welcoming atmosphere, making it a top choice for breakfast in the area. While some reviewers note slight inconsistencies in the food, the overall value for money and the memorable dining experience keep them coming back. Don't miss out on the nostalgic diner vibes and hearty meals at Black Bear Diner - Torrance.
Hungry Bear Breakfasts
The GRIZZ (1460-1520 cals.)
2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon, 2 sausage links & a smoked ham steak
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs* (2520-2580 cals.)
10 oz of tender beef, breaded then deep fried & smothered in country gravy. Served with 3 eggs & 2 homemade biscuits
New York Steak & Eggs* (690-750 cals.)
10 oz of seasoned USDA Choice steak served with 3 eggs & 2 homemade biscuits
Choose One
Choose One: 2 Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon (160 cals.), 2 Link Sausage (160 cals.), Hickory Smoked Ham Steak (110 cals.)
Upgrade Options
2 Chicken Sausage Links (400 cals.) Add $2.99; 2 Patty Sausage, we make our own mild (610 cals.) or hot Italian (620 cals.) Add $1.99; 2 Seasonal Pancakes (950-1350 cals.) Add $2.39; Stuffed Blackberry French Toast* (1240 cals.) Add $5.99; Cinnamon Roll French Toast* (1650 cals.) Add $2.99
Build Your Own Bear's Choice
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Sweet Cream Pancakes (890 cals.)
2 large, decadent sweet cream pancakes
Seasonal Pancakes (1260-1660 cals.)
2 large, sweet cream pancakes with the flavor of the season
Sweet Cream Waffle (850 cals.)
A delicious cake-like waffle
Classic French Toast* (1030 cals.)
3 thick-cut sourdough slices. Served with fresh fruit
Cinnamon Roll French Toast* (1650 cals.)
3 slices of thick-cut cinnamon roll. Served with fresh fruit
Stuffed Blackberry French Toast* (1240 cals.)
Our fruit filled bear claw. Served with fresh fruit
The Volcano (1900-1940 cals.)
3 sweet cream pancakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon & 2 eggs* - all stacked high!
Joe's Hobo Omelette (620 cals.)
Smoked ham, link sausage & thick-cut smoked bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion
Chicken Fried Steak Omelette (1170 cals.)
Chicken fried steak, spinach, red onion, mushroom, tomato, red & green bell pepper and jack & cheddar cheeses! Topped with homemade country gravy
Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette (610 cals.)
Smoked ham, thick-cut smoked bacon, link sausage & jack cheese
California Omelette (480 cals.)
Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese
Denver Omelette (460 cals.)
Smoked ham, bell pepper, onion & cheddar cheese
Vegetarian Omelette (400 cals.)
Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese
3-Egg Omelettes
2-Egg Scrambles
Shasta Veggie Scramble (360 cals.)
Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese
Southern Scramble (1160 cals.)
Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, scrambled eggs & country gravy
Chicken Fried Steak (560 cals.)
5 oz tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in country gravy
Hickory Smoked Ham (240 cals.)
We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast favorite
Mild Italian Patty Sausage (620 cals.)
We make our own, from a recipe passed down through generations
Hot Italian Patty Sausage (640 cals.)
Our homemade Italian sausage spiced with chili, cayenne pepper & paprika!
Link Sausage (260 cals.)
3 large links of our pork sausage
Chicken Sausage Links (420 cals.)
2 savory chicken sausage links
Corned Beef Hash (280 cals.)
Slow-roasted, corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with potatoes
No Meat, Just the Eggs Please (140 cals.)
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon (340 cals.)
Our hickory-smoked bacon is some of the best you'll ever have
2-Egg Classic Combos
Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito (1360-1410 cals.)
Chorizo sausage, country potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, diced red onion & cilantro all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with homemade salsa & fresh fruit
Classic Benedict (710 cals.)
English muffin with 2 poached eggs*, Hollandaise sauce, sliced smoked ham & fresh fruit
California Bacon Benedict (870 cals.)
English muffin with 2 poached eggs*, Hollandaise sauce, thick-cut smoked bacon, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato slices & fresh fruit
Breakfast Club Melt (980-1020 cals.)
Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack & American cheeses on thick-cut sourdough bread grilled with a Parmesan crust
The Original ScramBOWL (1560 cals.)
A hearty all-in-one bowl of hickory smoked ham, thick-cut smoked bacon, link sausage, eggs*, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy. Served with a homemade biscuit. Served as described, no additional side choice
Benedicts & Specialty Breakfasts
Breakfast Extras
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon, 4 Slices (320 cals.)
Sausage Patties, 2 Mild (610 cals.) or Hot (620 cals.)
Pork Sausage, 3 Links (260 cals.)
Ham Steak (220 cals.)
Country Red Potatoes (330 cals.)
Strip-Cut Hash Browns (380 cals.)
Creamy Grits (200 cals.)
Load Your Potato or Grits (200 cals.)
With cheddar cheese & diced bacon. Add $2.29
2 Biscuits & Gravy (1200 cals.)
Fresh Baked Bear Claw (1180 cals.)
Classic almond filling OR blackberry filling (970 cals.)
Toast or English Muffin (360/460 cals.)
Spread with European butter blend
Chicken Sausage Scramble (590 cals.)
Diced savory chicken sausage scrambled with egg whites, jack cheese, spinach and sautéed mushroom, then topped with avocado and tomato. Served with fresh fruit and a slice of dry, wheat toast
Avocado Toast (550-590 cals.)
A fresh avocado on whole wheat toast served with 2 eggs* & fresh fruit
Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal (220 cals.)
Served with brown sugar, cinnamon, Craisins & chopped pecans (500 cals.) & 2% milk (30 cals.) or oat milk (50 cals.)
Fruit Bowl (230 cals.)
Served with sliced strawberries, fresh cut melon & grapes
Fit & Focused
Little Less
The Mini Volcano (1100 cals.)
2 cakes, 1 link sausage, 1 slice of thick-cut smoked bacon, 1 egg*
1 Biscuit & Country Gravy (680 cals./760 cals.)
with 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon or 2 sausage links
Ham & Cheese Omelette (270 cals.)
Made with 2 eggs*. Served with strip-cut hash browns (380 cals.) and a homemade biscuit (460 cals.)
1 Egg* & 2 Slices of Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon (170-240 cals.)
Or 2 pork sausage links or 1 hickory smoked ham steak. Served with strip-cut hash browns (380 cals.) and a homemade biscuit (460 cals.)
Huckleberry Lemonade (270 cals.)
One Refill Available. Sun-kissed lemonade and huckleberry syrup combine for a perfectly paired refreshment. "What The Heck Is A Huckleberry?!" Sweet, and just a little tart, huckleberries look a lot like a blueberry and grow primarily in the Northwest U.S.
Arnold Palmer (140 cals.)
One Refill Available. Fresh brewed iced tea & lemonade create this classic
Lemonade (280 cals.)
One Refill Available
Fresh Squeezed O.J.
We squeeze whole oranges daily for fresh-from-the orchard taste. Up to 10 oranges in a large glass! Large (220 cals.) $5.99, Small (140 cals.) $4.69
Assorted Juices (180-270 cals.)
Apple, Cranberry. Large $4.69, Small $3.59
Lemonades & Juices
Coffee
Bottomless Coffee (0 cals.)
Smooth and full bodied
Bottomless Iced Cold Brew (0 cals.)
Traditional cold brew process. Served on ice with refills
Creamy Vanilla Iced Cold Brew (340 cals.)
Our traditional cold brew mixed with a sweet, vanilla cream. Single serving on ice
Mocha Iced Cold Brew (400 cals.)
Hershey's chocolate syrup & sweet, vanilla cream. Single serving on ice
Bottomless Iced Tea (0 cals.)
Bottomless Sweet Tea (160 cals.)
Hot Tea (0 cals.)
Tea
Bottomless Soft Drinks
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Dr Pepper
Starry
Mug Root Beer
Mtn Dew
2% Milk (140-230 cals.) or Oat Milk (190-310 cals.)
Large $3.59, Small $3.29