Fresno’s first Black Bear Diner is open.
The long-awaited restaurant is open at 3602 W. Shaw Ave., near Marty Avenue.
It took over the former 7,108-square-foot Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery.
Known for its comfort food, like chicken-fried steak, the franchised restaurants are extremely popular up and down the central San Joaquin Valley.
Black Bear Diner will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.