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South Gateway has a new anchor for pancakes and pot roast. Black Bear Diner — Salem has opened at Commercial Street SE and Kuebler Boulevard, bringing an all‑day, seven‑days‑a‑week format plus beer and wine. Locals watched this one closely, and early buzz suggests a lively start.
At 5005 Commercial Street SE (phone 971‑493‑0955), the diner runs 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily, with dine‑in and online ordering now live and catering flagged as “coming soon.” The all‑day menu spans breakfast to dessert, headlined by The Grizz and the Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, plus kids’ “Cubs” meals, rotating Diner Deals, and beer and wine. Join the Bear Lovers e‑Club for a free welcome meal and a free birthday meal via email…