Black Bear Diner - Beaverton

 The first time I went to a Black Bear Diner was about five years ago. My family and I were on our way to Sunriver and we stopped for lunch at the Bear in Madras.  The first thing I smelled and saw when we walked in the door was a large glassed in rotisserie oven, cooking  turkeys. Well that sold me, I decided to order a hot turkey sandwich and from that day on I have been a big fan.

In 1995, founders Bob & Laurie Manley, along with founding partner Bruce Dean, created the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, California. In choosing a name and a theme for their restaurant, Bob, Laurie, and Bruce, immediately decided upon the black bear. It was a natural. The legendary black bear is native to the Mt. Shasta area. Today there are 40 locations in the Western United States.

When the Beaverton location opened shortly after that trip I was sad to see there was no glassed in rotisserie, but the quality and quantity of the food was still as good as ever.

This Sunday my daughter Jessi and I dropped by the Beaverton Bear for lunch. After looking at the menu I decided to try the Hot Turkey sandwich again. The turkey was moist the bread fresh and the gravy plentiful. One thing you never have to worry about when you eat at the Bear is leaving hungry.

Hot Turkey Sandwich

  Jessi was in the mood to have breakfast for lunch and she ordered the Chorizo Scramble: a delicious combination of scrambled egg mixed with chorizo and covered with jack cheese, and served with hash browns, tortilla, and homemade salsa.  “It was a pure pleasure eating at the Black Bear! The atmosphere of the diner was comforting, and homey. Everything tasted fresh, and was perfectly cooked! “Jessi highly recommend’s the Black Bear to anyone who is looking for a good ole’ home cooked meal.

Chorizo Scramble

The prices are very reasonable my Hot Turkey Sandwich was $7.99 and Jessi’s Chorizo Scramble was only $8.99. So if you are looking for a good place for lunch in Beaverton one of my personal favorites is the Black bear Diner.

13435 SW TV HWY, Beaverton, OR 97005  -  503-646-4507

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Every Tuesday I turn over the site to a different Beaverton Lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Beaverton. This week it’s Darla.

  Name: Darla

Age:  42  

Occupation: Realtor  

Where in Beaverton do you Work?  Real Pro NW (Close to Farmington Road)

Favorite Kind of Food:  Chefs Choice Iceberg lettuce usually with Avocado  

Least Favorite Kind of Food:  Fast Food  

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Beaverton: Noodles and Company  

“Go-To” Lunch Place You and Your Coworkers Eat at Too Often? Noah’s Bagels

Place(s) you discovered thanks to Beaverton Lunch? Five Guys Burgers and fries  

If you could work anywhere (just because of the lunch) where would it be and why? Noodles and Company, Healthy food great relaxed atmosphere!  

Is there anything you’d like to ask the Beaverton Lunch readers? I have a really hard time finding a healthy place to eat. Are you also struggling with healthy eating!!

Anybody got a suggestion for Darla (and me!)  Put it in the comments. And as always if you want to be next week’s Featured: Beaverton Lunch’er (or know somebody you’d like to nominate), email me at info@beavertonlunch.com

The name of the restaurant says it all! If you are looking for a foot long sandwich at a great price, this is your place. This Saturday my daughter and I decided to visit the Beaverton location (they also have a location at 8303 SE Powell Blvd in Portland) and we were pleasantly surprised.

We went up to the counter and asked the server what their most popular sandwich was and she pointed out that the menue offered two styles of the Baguette sandwiches Asian (served with house mayo, pickled carrot & daikon, jalapeno, cilantro & soy sauce) and French (served with mayo lettuce, tomato and cheese).

The server recomended  the Asian - Grilled Pork (thinly sliced pork marinated in lemongrass & soy dressing) and the Pork Roll & Egg (Saigon Style). We gave it some thought and decided to give these two sandwiches a try.

After the first bite we were both big fans, and my daughter Jessi concluded, “These are some of the best sub sandwiches I have ever had” . The bread – baked on the premises was super fresh and crispy and the grilled pork, sauces and veggies made a perfect combination. The topping on the cake was that the prices were only $2.95 for the grilled pork and $3.35 for the pork roll & egg.

Best Baguette also offer Croissant Sandwiches, Salads, Pastries, Breads and a selection of drinks including Bubble Tea & Italian Sodas.

We tried a Cream Horn for dessert (a crispy pastry with cream filling and topped with chocolate sprinkles) and it was excellent.

  So if you’re looking for a really good sandwich at a great price, give Best Baguette a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Best Baguette – 3635 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR, 97005 

 Phone: (503) 626-2288

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Beaverton Lunch has recently added its new guide to over 260 restaurants, displaying over thirty five food categories.
We hope the Beaverton Restaurant Guide will give you the information you need to choose the best spot for your Beaverton Lunch. Many featured listings in the guide include coupons, photos, videos, menus & mapping and much more. Happy Lunching!

Every Tuesday I turn over the site to a different Beaverton Lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Beaverton. This week it’s Don.

Name: Don

 Age:  62

Occupation: Sales and Health Coach

 Where in Beaverton do you Work?  Near the Beaverton Post Office 

Favorite Kind of Food:  Salads and great steaks, Mexican, Chinese

 Least Favorite Kind of Food:  East Indian

 Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Beaverton:  Black Bear Diner, Honey Baked Ham, Togo’s, Red Robin, Buffet Palace

 “Go-To” Lunch Place You and Your Coworkers Eat at Too Often? The Black Bear for sure, they have just about any thing you could want and give you huge portions. 

Place(s) you discovered thanks to Beaverton Lunch?  Since I found your website, I have been to several new places, some I didn’t even know about until I found them here. Thanks for sharing the information. This is a great idea!

 If you could work anywhere (just because of the lunch) where would it be and why? I am not sure you can beat the Beaverton area, which is where I currently lunch.  There are just so many ethnic choices and all very close to where I work. I suppose the Hawthorne District, the Pearl, or perhaps the Downtown area might be a close second.

 Is there anything you’d like to ask the Beaverton Lunch readers?  Yes, where can I get the best Chicken Fajitas in Beaverton?  Also, who has the best salads round the area?

Finally Beaverton has a fast food style burger, hand pressed and made with never frozen Fresh Ground Beef!    Five Guys Burgers and Fries – which has attained iconic status in Washington, D.C. (They have been franchising the stores for a number of years now and there are more than 1000 stores across the U.S.)– has arrived in Beaverton.

When I arrived at 5 guys with my son to check it out I didn’t really know what to expect, I heard about how good their burgers were but never had the opportunity to try them. 

The restaurant itself is bright, and clean. The walls are covered with Five Guys framed press clippings and the restaurant is decorated in a red and white design.  And, while the line to order was a little long, we had no trouble finding a table.

Scattered around 5 guys are boxes of un-shelled peanuts, to be eaten while your burger is being prepared. The peanut shells, along with the press notices, pretty much sum up the decor.

One thing to take notice of with Five Guys is that the portions are very large . A “standard” burger has two patties, so if you want just a regular sized burger order the small “little”.

There are four versions of the burger to start with: plain hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon burger and bacon cheeseburger. After you pick your burger, you get to select your own toppings: mayo, relish, onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, jalapenos, green peppers.

Prices range from $3.39 for a small “little” hamburger to $5.89 for the bacon cheeseburger. Fries will set you back an additional $2.69 or $3.59depending on the size. Considering the quality and quantity of the food that you get it’s a bargain.

According to a sign on the wall, the potatoes come from Moses Lake, Wash. Five Guys take their potatoes seriously. Along with the potato sign, another sign declares that the hamburgers are all cooked well done yet juicy — a difficult combination, but one that Five Guys often manages — and the walls are covered with citations from East Coast media praising the operation.

All in all I would say if your looking for a good burger made with fresh ground beef, and fresh cut fries then 5 guys is the place for you! 

5 Guys Burgers and Fries – 2606 Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005

Tel: 503-430-8748  Fax: 503-430-8972

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Every Tuesday we Feature another Beaverton Lunch’er and thier favorite places to eat lunch in Beaverton… want to share your favorites with the adoring public? Email me at fred@nwlink.com and you could be the next Featured: Beaverton Lunch’er.

Hi, My name is Fred Marlow and my intension is to provide a site where you can come and find out about all the great places there are to eat lunch in Beaverton Oregon.

I will soon start posting information that I hope you will find to be valuable. If you have any great places to eat lunch in Beaverton that you would like to share, Please let us know.