Blue Bear Restaurant

On a whim we whipped into Blue Bear. We had heard a thing or two but we weren't sure what to expect. When we walked in we were greeted warmly and sat down. The atmosphere was chill and the place was clean. The eating area isn't huge, but I don't think I saw anyone wait longer than a few minutes. The waitress was patient as we were deciding on drinks for brunch. Then came time for the menu... everything on it sounded amazing. We couldn't figure out what we wanted to try since it all sounded so good. Typically in these positions we choose a few shareable items and we are good to go. We still struggled with what we wanted to try though. It's a rare instance we can't decide at least a few share plates. The prices made it untenable to try the entire menu so we had to make a choice of sorts. Our drinks came out and they were all amazing. Just the regular coffee was robust and strong, but the Vanilla Bourbon Chai Tea was phenomenal. It's mixed with a little bourbon and it went down smooth. The Mexican Mocha was decadent as well and was enjoyed by the group as a tasting as well. For an appetizer we took on the Jumbo Cinnamon Morning Bun and Breakfast Brat Sticks with Guinness Maple Syrup. The cinnamon bun was flaky and wasn't overly sweet. The brat sticks were good alone but drenched in the syrup they stole the show for the appetizers. Next came the plates. We had the Short Rib Hash, Blue Bear Benedict, Chicken Confit and Cheddar Waffles, and a special which was a berry stuffed crepe plate I can't recall the name of. The Short Rib Hash was nothing shy of amazing. The ribs had a wonderful rich flavor that tied the rest of the hash together. The homemade bread toast that came with it was great for sopping up the leftover gravy at the bottom. The Blue Bear Benedict defies everything I knew about poached eggs. They are deep fried poached eggs served on a potato pancake with a slice of ham. Every bite was consistently sensational and you never tired from the flavor combination. I have never been one for chicken and waffles but the Chicken Confit and Cheddar Waffles made a believer of me. The chicken literally fell off the bone with little to no pressure. The waffles were made with aged cheddar and were perfectly crispy. The jalapeño maple syrup wrapped the chicken and the waffles in a warm cocoon of sugary subtle fire. The berry crepes were stuffed with a berry mixture that was fantastic. You can't go wrong stopping in for any of the dishes I tried. The rest of the menu is sure to be just as good I am sure. Great wait staff, easy atmosphere, fast service, and some of the most enjoyable food I have ever had for brunch make this a place to try again and again.

I've been there many times (breakfast, lunch and now dinner), and I'm never disappointed. The atmosphere is great, the staff are wonderful, and then there is the food... the FOOD!!!! Always fresh. Always amazing! I can't recommend one specific thing because I haven't had anything that I haven't loved!

HEALTH & TASTE LOVERS GO HERE I would go back for the energy alone, but the food???? This is going to be my new go to spot & the place I bring anyone who's in town. Everything is made from scratch and they know all the ingredients!! I have crazy dietary restrictions (corn & gluten) and I could eat almost everything. Alysa just absolutely made my day as well. Her energy is amazing. 10/10 new loyal customer.

Amazing! The staff works efficiently to ensure you have everything you need, most of the time before you think to ask for it. The food. Was. Amazing. Absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back next time we’re in the area :)))

I took my partner, mother & grandmother to Blue Bear for Mother's Day brunch. Firstly, the food is delicious..which is why this small restaurant was PACKED. Secondly, the hostess & servers, despite the immense number & continuous seating of customers, were amazing & timely. Thirdly, the detailed menu with several vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, & keto options was innovative but approachable to my mom who is an unreasonably picky eater. I loved the atmosphere & the cocktails looked amazing (even though none of us were drinking at 2 pm). My partner (vegan) & I (vegetarian) will definitely be back to check out their dinner menu for date night soon. Highly recommend!

Great lunch spot and coffee too! We came here twice while visiting Racine. Their patio is cute and the service was great. The food tasted great and we loved the alcoholic and coffee drinks!