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Black Bear Diner Plans New Henderson Restaurant Near Cadence for 2027

Black Bear Diner lists a Cadence, Nevada, restaurant planned for late Q1 2027 at 907 E. Lake Mead Parkway. Here’s what’s confirmed and what remains unknown.

Oct 14, 2026
Black Bear Diner Plans New Henderson Restaurant Near Cadence for 2027

A new breakfast option may be coming to east Henderson. Black Bear Diner is targeting late Q1 2027 for a restaurant at 907 E. Lake Mead Parkway, near Cadence Village Center and Smith’s Marketplace. The company’s upcoming-locations page lists Cadence; residents can check there for updates as the opening gets closer.

 

A September report from What Now Las Vegas identifies the address and says the restaurant will be company-operated. The company has not announced a specific opening day, so late Q1 is a target rather than a firm promise.

 

What’s confirmed about the project?

 

  • Address: 907 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
  • Area: Cadence Village Center, near Smith’s Marketplace
  • Opening target: Late first quarter of 2027
  • Operator: Black Bear Diner corporate
  • Status: Upcoming; not yet open

 

The target points to the end of the first three months of 2027. The schedule could shift as the project moves through construction, inspections, hiring, and final preparations. Residents should wait for a confirmed date before making a special trip.

 

The planned diner would be Black Bear Diner’s second Henderson location, according to the report. The chain already lists a restaurant on North Green Valley Parkway, so the Cadence site would serve a different part of the city.

 

What the diner is known for

 

Black Bear Diner describes its concept as a cabin-style American diner serving familiar, hearty meals. The company opened its first restaurant in Mount Shasta, California, in 1995. Its menus feature breakfast plates, burgers, sandwiches, comfort-food entrees, and desserts.

 

That menu gives readers a sense of the brand, but it does not confirm what the Cadence restaurant will serve. Black Bear Diner has not posted a location-specific menu, prices, or service details for this address.

 

Hours and offerings can vary by location, so customers should look for a dedicated Cadence page before planning a visit. Any information about another branch is a guide to the chain, not confirmation of this restaurant’s menu or schedule.

AI-generated illustration inspired by the Black Bear Diner concept; not an actual photograph. Illustration: Henderson Shoutouts.

 

Why the location could matter to east Henderson

 

The planned site is in the Cadence Village Center area, near a major grocery destination on Lake Mead Parkway. It should be straightforward to locate for people already shopping or running errands nearby. The announcement describes a separate diner near Smith’s Marketplace, not a restaurant inside the grocery store.

 

Cadence has added homes and neighborhood services over time, and a full-service diner would widen the area’s casual dining choices. It could suit a family breakfast, lunch after shopping, or an easy meet-up close to home. The company has not shared the restaurant’s hours, layout, or meal periods, so those details remain unknown.

 

For the chain, the location is another step in its Las Vegas Valley expansion. What Now reported that the new diner will be operated by the company rather than a franchisee. That establishes who will run the location; it does not tell customers what the final menu, prices, or service will look like.

 

What residents still need to know

 

Black Bear Diner has not announced several details customers and potential employees will want:

  • A grand-opening date or construction milestones
  • Local operating hours or a phone number
  • The Cadence menu, prices, or available meal periods
  • Hiring dates, job titles, or application instructions
  • Opening-week specials, reservations, or takeout arrangements

 

These details often arrive closer to opening, when the restaurant is preparing to serve customers. Until then, don’t assume that hours, prices, or discounts at another Black Bear Diner will apply in Cadence.

 

People interested in working there can monitor the company’s careers page and look for a Cadence listing when recruitment begins. The company has not disclosed a job count, wage range, or hiring schedule for this project.

 

How to follow the opening

 

The diner’s official upcoming-locations page is the best source for company updates. A dedicated Cadence page should eventually provide practical information such as contact details, hours, and menu access.

 

For now, use the September report for the reported address and target period, then check the company page as 2027 approaches. The diner is still planned, and an exact opening date has not been set.

 

Opening plans can change. We’ll update this article when the company releases confirmed details for the Cadence location.

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  • C
    Chris_702· Oct 17, 2:07 PM

    Since this one will be company-operated, will its menu and prices be the same as the other valley locations?

  • EM
    Elena Martinez· Oct 16, 3:27 PM

    I'd rather wait for an official opening date before getting too excited about early 2027. Does anyone know when they'll announce hiring?

  • BR
    Ben R.· Oct 16, 12:47 AM

    Is there a plan for getting in and out of the parking lot from Lake Mead Parkway? That seems worth knowing before it opens.

    • PG
      Paul G.· Oct 17, 10:17 AM

      Ben R.Getting out onto Lake Mead can be tricky around there. I'm hoping they'll have an entrance through the shopping center too.

  • PS
    Priya S.· Oct 15, 4:38 PM

    I'm glad to see another lunch option near Smith's Marketplace. Do they know yet whether it will be open early enough for breakfast before work?

    • CN
      Chad NicelyAuthor· Oct 16, 8:09 AM

      Another lunch option near Smith’s Marketplace would be welcome! Black Bear Diner is known for breakfast, but hours for this Henderson location haven’t been confirmed yet, so we don’t know whether it’ll open early enough for a pre-work meal.

  • DT
    Dave Thompson· Oct 14, 9:01 AM

    Late first quarter of 2027 seems pretty specific for a place that isn't open yet. Has construction started at 907 E. Lake Mead Parkway?

    • ML
      Marissa L.· Oct 14, 11:47 PM

      Dave ThompsonI pass that area most weeks and haven't noticed construction yet. I wonder if they're still working through permits.

  • MG
    Maria G.· Oct 14, 4:15 AM

    A family breakfast spot near Cadence Village Center sounds nice. Will they have a kids menu at this location?

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