Black Bear Diner Gilroy Menu (Update 2025)
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.
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs,
Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.
10 Oz New York Steak & Eggs,
10 oz of seasoned steak served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits.
Big Bacon Breakfast
Served with 6 slices of bacon, three eggs, choice of side and two biscuits.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs,
Tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in our country gravy.
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs,
Our hickory smoked bacon is some of the best you’ll ever have.
Link Sausage & Eggs,
3 large links of our specially seasoned pork sausage.
Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs,
We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.
Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs,
We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.
Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs,
We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast favorite.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs,
Slow-roasted corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with potatoes.
No Meat, Just The Eggs Please!,
2 eggs cooked your way!
Classic 2-Egg Combos
Omelettes & Scrambles
Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette,
Ham, bacon, link sausage & jack cheese.
Joe's Hobo Omelette,
Ham, link sausage, bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion.
California Omelette,
Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese.
Denver Omelette,
Diced ham, bell pepper & onion, topped with cheddar cheese.
Vegetarian Omelette,
Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese.
Southern Scramble,
Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, 2 scrambled eggs & country gravy.
Shasta Scramble,
Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese.
Bear's Choice,
Your choice…you make it just right!
The Volcano,
All stacked high! 3 cakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of bacon, 2 eggs.
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.
Sweet Cream Waffle,
Strawberry Waffle
A sweet cream waffle topped with fresh, sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes,
Our secret recipe sweet cream pancakes!
Red, White & Blue Pancakes
Two sweet cream pancakes topped with fresh, sliced strawberries, blueberry sauce and whipped cream.
Thick-Cut French Toast,
Bread Pudding French Toast
Our homemade Bread Pudding battered and grilled like French toast, topped with sliced banana, warm praline sauce, and whipped cream.
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Bear's Benedicts
California Bacon Benedict,
Split English muffin, thick-cut sliced bacon, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato slices & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.
Classic Eggs Benedict,
Split English muffin, sliced ham & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.
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.
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.
Breakfast Club Melt,
Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack & American cheeses on thick-cut sourdough bread grilled with a Parmesan crust.
Specialty Breakfasts
Little Less Breakfasts
The Mini Volcano,
All stacked high! 2 cakes, 1 link sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 egg*.
1 Biscuit & Country Gravy,
Served with 2 Slices of Bacon OR 2 sausage links.
Ham & Cheese Omelette,
Made with 2 eggs*, diced ham and cheddar cheese.
1 Egg Breakfast,
Served with your choice of 2 slices of bacon OR 2 sausage links OR ham steak.
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.
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado on toasted wheat bread served with 2 eggs* and fresh fruit.
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Classic,
With almond filling.
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Blackberry Filled,
With almond filling.
Biscuits & Gravy,
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon,
4 slices
Sausage,
3 links or 2 patties.
Hickory Smoked Ham Steak,
Side Of 2 Eggs
Side Of Gravy
Side Of Loaded Potato,
Your choice of potato topped with diced bacon and shredded cheddar cheese!
Strip-Cut Hash Browns,
Country Red Potatoes,
Fruit Bowl,
Hot Oatmeal,
Served with cinnamon and Ocean Spray Craisins & nut medley.
Toast,
English Muffin,
Breakfast Extras
Burgers
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. ()
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.
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.
Bacon Bleu Burger
Bleu cheese, mushrooms, bacon, onion straws, and horseradish aioli on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Western BBQ 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. Covered in tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese & deep-fried onion rings.
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.
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.
Patty Melt,
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on grilled rye bread with grilled onion and Swiss cheese.
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.
Cheeseburger Basket - Double
Two 3.2oz all-beef patties, 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.
Tri-Tip Dip,
Thinly sliced seasoned tri-tip stacked on a soft Tribeca roll & served with au jus.
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
Chicken Avocado Club,
This triple-stack includes marinated grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese & mayonnaise.
Turkey Club,
Triple-decker stacked with roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise.
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
Diced crispy chicken strips tossed with salad mix, red onion, diced tomato, avocado and our housemade Bacon Ranch dressing, wrapped up in a large tortilla. Spice it up with Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce!
Reuben,
Our own corned beef piled on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing.
B.L.T,
With bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich,
6 oz roasted turkey breast served open-faced on sliced white bread with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Chicken Strips Basket,
4 breaded chicken tenders. Served with your choice of BBQ or bacon ranch dressing.
Sandwiches & Strips
Super Salads
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad,
All that’s missing is the bun in this perfect protein-style meal. Salad mix topped with a chopped burger patty*, bacon, dill pickle, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese & served with Thousand Island dressing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bowl Of Soup,
Our soup of the day!
Cup Of Soup,
Our soup of the day!
Chili & Soup
Full-Course Homestyle Dinners
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak,
Our best-selling item. Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country gravy.
Housemade Meatloaf,
A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.
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.
New York Steak,
10 oz. steak topped with deep-fried onion rings.
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.
Roasted Turkey ,
8 oz of roasted turkey breast served with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables & cranberry sauce.
Full-Course Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Diner Classics
Bacon Mac 'N Cheese Bowl
Made with white cheddar. Topped with bacon and Parmesan cheese. Served with garlic-Parmesan toast.
Chicken & Waffle,
Our secret recipe sweet cream waffle, topped with breaded chicken tenders. Served with syrup and fresh fruit.
Fish & Chips,
Cod fillets lightly battered and fried. Served with French fries, housemade cole slaw & tartar sauce.
Blackened Salmon,
Cajun seasoned, grilled salmon fillet. Served over sautéed spinach & cherry tomatoes with mashed potatoes & country gravy and seasonal vegetables.
Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
6 oz roasted turkey breast served open-faced on sliced white bread with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce.
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
Diner Classics (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Little Less Dinners
Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak,
Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country gravy.
Housemade Meatloaf,
A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.
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.
The Chicken Nest
Seasoned grilled chicken breast over onion straws with hollandaise, bacon & mushroom
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.
Little Less Dinners (AFTER 4 P.M.)
Cub Breakfasts
Happy Cub Cake,
Sweet cream pancakes topped with banana, strawberry, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Cubs Mini Volcano,
An eruption of delicious options, including 2 pancakes, 1 egg*, 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage link.
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.
Cubs Sprinkle Cakes
Sweet cream pancakes with mixed rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream.
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.
Cubs Chicken Strips 2 Pcs,
Served with barbecue sauce or bacon ranch dressing and your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Biscuit Bear’s Burger & Fries
Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Grilled Cheese Sandwich,
A classic served with American Cheese. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Brandi’s Favorite Macaroni & Cheese,
Served with French fries or fresh fruit.
Cub Lunches & Dinners
Sides & Extras
Onion Rings,
Served with Bacon Ranch dressing.
Baked Potato (After 4 P.m.),
Served daily after 4 p.m.
Dinner Salad,
Salad mix topped with cherry tomato, cucumber and carrot. Served with your choice of dressing.
French Fries,
Sweet Potato Fries,
French Fries & Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries & Onion Rings
Side Of Veggies,
Corn Bread Muffin,
Loaded Potato,
Any choice of potato topped with cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
Side Of Gravy
Coffee
Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew,
Creamy Mocha Cold Brew,
Cold Brew Coffee
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Large,
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Small,
Other Juice - Large
Other Juice - Small
Lemonade,
Arnold Palmer,
Soft Drink
Iced Tea
Sweet Tea,
Brewed fresh and sweetened with pure cane sugar!
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate,
Milk - Large,
Milk - Small,
Oat Milk - Large
Oat Milk - Small
Milkshake,
Kids' Milk,
Kids' Chocolate Milk,
Kids' Oat Milk
Kids' Juice,
Kids' Lemonade,
Kids' Soft Drink
Beverages
Desserts
5 Layer Chocolate Cake,
Five layers of moist chocolate cake finished with an elegant dark chocolate ganache.
Carrot Cake
A triple-layer spice cake with carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts layered with cream cheese frosting.
Apple Cobbler,
Sweet cinnamon apples topped with a buttery woven lattice crust.
Chocolate Cream Pie,
Rich chocolate cream in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream.
Banana Cream Pie,
Banana cream layered with banana slices in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream.
Coconut Cream Pie,
Decadent coconut cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
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!
Milkshake,
Bacon, Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal
8 Scrambled eggs and 8 slices of thick-cut bacon served with 4 sweet cream pancakes and syrup.
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.
Eggs, Potatoes & Biscuits Family Meal
8 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.
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.
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.
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.
Chicken Fried Steak Family Meal
4 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with your choice of 2 dinner sides.
Fish & Chips Family Meal
8 Cod fillets lightly battered and fried and served with housemade tartar sauce and your choice of 2 dinner sides.
Family Meals To Go
Family Beverages To Share
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!
Freshly-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea - 96oz
Arnold Palmer - 96oz
A mix of freshly-brewed Lipton Iced Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.