Salinas Black Bear Diner is probably best known as the “local's hangout”, and proudly displays local athletic jerseys and photos on its walls.  With the true feel of that old fashion coffee shop / diner atmosphere, it’s just a fun place to sit down for a good old fashion meal!

As with all of the BBD West stores, Salinas is also involved in many local events and fundraising efforts.  The Management and Staff become extremely active in community efforts such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Telethon, Relay for Life, Salinas Rodeo, Monterey Food Bank, City sponsored organizations, and many other local church, school and individual groups.

We are located off of the Laurel Drive exit of Hwy 101, it sits adjacent to the Laurel Inn Motel, a well-known Salinas landmark.

Re-modeled and re-opened under the Black Bear Diner West Inc. flag on April 28th 2003, this building conversion was originally a Golden West Pancake Restaurant, built in 1973.  Located off of the Laurel Drive exit of Hwy 101, it sits adjacent to the Laurel Inn Motel, a well-known Salinas landmark.

Salinas Black Bear Diner is probably best known as the “local's hangout”, and proudly displays local athletic jerseys and photos on its walls.  With the true feel of that old fashion coffee shop / diner atmosphere, it’s just a fun place to sit down for a good old fashion meal!

As with all of the BBD West stores, Salinas is also involved in many local events and fundraising efforts.  The Management and Staff become extremely active in community efforts such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Telethon, Relay for Life, Salinas Rodeo, Monterey Food Bank, City sponsored organizations, and many other local church, school and individual groups.