I absolutely LOVE this place! I went for the first time in December & liked it so much that I have stopped by a few more times with my friends. I always have a great experience there and the owner, Jerry, is so nice. Sometimes his dad, Greek Pete, is there helping out & entertaining customers with some funny stories. I really enjoy the Valliant Burger with homefries, the Montana omelet or the pancakes (which are extremely filling). Plus the prices are so low you can't complain. It really is a great place & has a lot of character! You should try it!
My first review. Looking for pancakes?? These are the right temperature when they get to you, fluffy, golden, and a large stack of 3. Service is ok, and they need to start accepting credit. It's 2012. Parking sucks but it's not their fault. Small place with family atmosphere. Great example of classic amer food.
Great diner. I visited this diner for the first time this morning after passing it many many times. The food was good. Great prices. I was there for breakfast but noticed they had a different kind of home made soup everyday. I will definitely go back to try that. It is only open for breakfast and lunch. I think it closes at 2pm.
Erica Hutchinson Rodack
+4.5
Love this neighborhood eatery! Good food, nice people and relaxing environment!
DELICIOUS!!!. Rated the BEST breakfast and burgers by the Trib!!! I would absolutely recommend this place-- it's a classic diner. I also enjoy the homemade specials (hot turkey off of the bone, ham bbq) and soups (vegetable barley, split pea, chicken noodle). It has been the best kept secret in the North Hills for over 40 years, and the original owner, now "retired", still helps out with the specials and preparing the hand-cut home fries. There are also seats at the counter that look over the grills, so you can watch your french toast or Western omelet being cooked!! Kids love it. Great prices too.
Great Breakfast. Although Valliant's is small (don't go there with more than 4 people) and parking is very limited, the food and atmosphere more than make up for it. The menu is classic diner food and the restaurant has that 50s feel to it with many pictures of classic autos.
Good breakfast.... I've eaten there a few times. The breakfast fare isn't bad. It's not as high as Ritter's or Tom's on my list... but it's pretty good. It's only open for breakfast & lunch hours... so that's odd. I wouldn't make a trip across a river to go eat there, but would stop if I were in the neighborhood.
A FOODIE’S FIND OF A VERY PLEASANT FAMILY-RUN DINER, a testimonial that the American Diner tradition is alive and well😎😎😎.
The place has a terrific ambiance, throwback to the 1960s. It’s very well lit with natural light. It looks so very clean…. It looks very popular to locals, to not young and old👏👏👏.
It’s a 6 to 2 operation, suggesting a successful family business 👏👏👏.
The menu is both breakfast and lunch burgers/sandwiches, a handful of salads. The prices are very very affordable.
The menu suggests this is a place specializing in Omelettes. We had the Mushrooms Cheese and Valliant’s Omelettes….simple to look at, but a surprising moist and flavorful centers where the egg is king🤩🤩🤩. They were surprisingly satisfying that literally breaks the fast.
Coffee was strong and fresh.
Service is outstanding.
Very highly recommended😎😎😎
✴️ Updated August 16th, 2023
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Valliant's is a retro 🍽️ 50s diner with nostalgia on every wall you see and and smiles from the staff.
I got the steak'n eggs. Asked for it medium. The other person with me asked for it rare. Both steaks done exactly right. The eggs were done perfectly over easy too.
My current top picks for breakfast are
Gino's Petit Cafe, Harmarville
DeLuca's in the Strip
A nod to Cracker Barrell
If you happen to be out this way, I would say give this and try and see if you like. The food was definitely cooked well.
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First time at this diner. This is definitely one of the best diners I’ve ever been to. The waitress was excellent with her service. Very polite, attentive and pleasant. I had the blueberry french toast special. Very tasty and made perfectly. The home style potatoes were excellent. Great coffee and an old school atmosphere. Everything is fresh and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this diner as you will want to be coming back very often.
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This was a pretty good diner. I liked the front row seats near the griddle, it felt like "hibachi breakfast" at times. (I realize other places let you do this as well, but it felt more amplified here.)
The service was a bit chaotic and disorganized at times, but what small business isn't experiencing that right now? Either way, the sightly shortstaffed employees were all very kind. Everything was kept pretty clean and the coffee was better than the average diner.
The food was very good. They have a full spectrum of ingredients, including my beloved spinach. My wife and I both ordered omelettes.
Some people prefer zero brown on their eggs; they say that brown spots means the eggs are burnt from being cooked too fast. Brown on eggs is not a deal breaker for me, but I do generally seek out diners that cook fluffy omelettes without any brown spots. Valliant's cook their eggs too quickly, and while I loved every bite, it would have been that much better if they were cooked a little bit slower.
Overall, this is still a five star recommendation. Check them out if you are in the area.
Valliant's Diner offers a comfortable atmosphere with its quaint and family-run setting. It was nice to see Gerri, the original owner's son, working the grill, adding a personal touch to the place.
The menu is simple but well-executed, focusing on breakfast staples like eggs, omelets, and griddle items. I opted for the Meat Lover's Omelet and was not disappointed; the cook skillfully prepared it. Accompanying my omelet with wheat toast rounded out a satisfying meal.
The staff was notably friendly, and the clientele seemed mostly local—a positive sign for any diner.
Overall, my experience was good. Valliant's Diner is a solid choice if you're in the area and looking for a reliable breakfast spot.
One of the coolest diners I've been to! I just absolutely love all the vintage decor and the colorful atmosphere and some good food. This is a definite hidden gem in Pittsburgh that I would recommend to everyone.
Valliant's Diner is a local restaurant that serves simple, delicious breakfasts and lunches. During my visit, the restaurant was clean, prices were low, and the waitress was prompt and courteous. My husband and I enjoyed our sandwich, potatoes, omelet, bacon, and orange juices.
Valliant’s Diner has great comfort food. They have a full service breakfast menu and many lunch options. The staff here is super nice and the atmosphere and cozy.
First time eating here in probably 10 years. It hasn’t changed a bit! My BLT and home fries tasted just as I remembered. We also got a gyro omelet. Also delicious. You can watch the owner make the food behind the counter on the griddle. Service can be slow because they’re busy and have few people working but it’s with the wait to eat at this historic and uniquely Pittsburgh diner. Parking can also be a challenge because the lot is small.
Great breakfast meat lovers omelette with potatoes and rye toast. Very good coffee. Attentive and friendly wait staff. Very reasonable pricing.
Can't wait to go back!
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