I have never seen more fluffy pancakes anywhere! These were just as tasty as they were pretty! This place is awesome. Service was excellent and all of our food was fast & delicious. & it’s so impressive that it was just one man making everything himself. You can tell that he takes so much pride in the quality of food that he serves & puts love into it. I would absolutely recommend this place if you are in the Pigeon Forge area. Pricing was fair.

All the ☆s. This little hidden gem is a Dimond. From the friendly staff, to the atmosphere, to the killer pancakes. Loved it. #eatlocal #supportsmallbusiness #Christianbusiness One Caution. They are a small family business. Call before going to check on hours of operation for that day. Breakfast Burrito: thick, and full of flavor. No microwave burritos here. Omelet: Filling and perfectly cooked. Pancakes: Thick, fluffy, moist and delicious. I have had other "Thick" pancakes at other places. They normally are dry, or have more of a meal texture. These were what the others wanted to be. Pros: Food, prices, staff, atmosphere Cons: Very limited seating, hours can change without notice

It’s small and fills up quickly but worth the wait (much faster than his estimated wait time). Food is so fresh and made to order! I got the veggie omelette with bacon- so good! My husband got the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich- he loved it! No frills place but very homey. Great customer service too! I’ll definitely be visiting again as I much prefer to support local businesses!

Pancakes are like 2 inches thick but so fluffy and seriously the best ever. Our eyes lit up when they arrived like kids at a candy store. Staff was so nice...such a cute place!

absolutely love this place! we got seated right away & the food was hot & so good. we had to take most of it home. definitely recommend eating here on your stay in gatlingburg! the owner is a very nice man!

This place was amazing! At first we were sure if we should dine there because of the size, but it was absolutely amazing! We're so glad we didn't pass this up. The pancakes are huge and delicious, and cheap for the amount you get. The staff was super sweet and made everyone feel welcomed in. Overall an amazing spot to dine and I definitely recommend!

A nice guy in the back that welcomed us in was so sweet and when making in the back not only hyped up his co worked but also hyped us up and made us laugh while making our food. I felt very welcomed and comforted in this tiny atmosphere. The food is amazing and I haven’t heard one complaint. The food is decently sized so you’re not left hungry and very good pricing. I would definitely recommend!! Our waitress was also very sweet !

There is much to say about this lil' cafe. The atmosphere is great and the food is awesome. I ordered biscuits n' gravy and pancakes. The biscuits are soft and handmade. The pancakes are over an inch thick. This is a must try when you are here. If you are ever in Pigeon Forge and looking for a great place, come off the beaten path which is the main drag and come to LIL' BLACK BEAR CAFE. You won't be disappointed.

Visited: Thursday, October 5, 2023 10:30am. **Not a coffee shop** We were greeted with the warmest welcome and told that they are NOT a coffee shop...they don't serve lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, and such. But they do have good ol' coffee and different flavors of creamers. I believe that "to go" orders is not an option either. I'm not 100% sure on that, though. We had hot tea, pancakes that were over an inch thick with blueberries in them and a side of bacon. The food was very good.

Holy cow. Blown away by this small place. You are greeted kindly the second you walk through their door. Best breakfast I've ever had. The pancakes are to die for. The whole place was packed full and received our food so quick and fresh. Cannot brag on this place enough.

The good was delicious aside from the hash brown. Pretty sure it was a frozen patty. The chef (and I believe owner) was quite possibly the most jolly, friendly man I've ever met. They sell jams too!