Black Bear Diner Harker Heights

Kind of like a Denny's, but with a bear theme. Service was a little slow given how empty the place was. And the hash browns are the worst I've ever had. I have no idea why anyone would choose to cook potatoes in that manner when there are so many good ways to cook a potato. They did have gluten-free bread as an option, though I had to ask about it because I couldn't see it listed on the menu. The menu was a strange throw-away hard-to-read newspaper type thing. The main claim to fame seems to be large portions. Everything about it was "okay"

I have celiac disease and finding a good restaurant is difficult to say the least. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the helpful staff, particularly Beatriz, our waitress, and her manager Pearl. They were both knowledgeable about the food allergy and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a pleasant and safe dining experience. My husband really enjoyed his fish and chips with sweet potato fries, while I selected the perfectly cooked blackened salmon with pesto sauce, roasted carrots and broccoli, and mashed red potatoes. The food and staff were competing for the best rating, so 5 stars across the board for both! It's a tie!