I stopped by here earlier today for lunch with my father and goddaughter. We had both driven by Valiants many times in the past and for some reason had never gone so I was happy to oblige him whenever he expressed an interest. Whenever we got there the parking lot was mostly full, both front and back and I think we got the last spot. We then walked around the restaurant and went in and seated ourselves in a booth. The inside of Valiants looks like how you would picture an old diner complete with lunch counter, checkboard floors, 50's/60's pictures on the wall (Elvis, Betty boop, Marilyn Monroe and other diners) and interesting colored mint green booths. For lunch on this day I decided to go with the Valiant burger with a side of fries. According to the menu, the burger was an 8 oz party with Swiss cheese, grilled peppers, onions and mushrooms. It ended up taking a pedestrian 30 minutes from ordering until it got to our table which I normally wouldn't mention but with a somewhat fussy 1 year old at our table, it felt longer. Honestly I wasn't expecting much from it due to its price ( less than $6) and the 2.5 star Yelp rating for Valiants. So I was pleasantly surprised whenever I bit into the burger and I thought it was actually quite good. It was larger than I expected as well with ample toppings and a nice layer of Swiss on the top. The only part that could have used improvement was the bun. While it was toasted it could have been toasted longer as the bun ended up being soggy and fell apart whenever I ate it. Their fries were crinkle cut and came out piping hot and tasted pretty good. When eaten plain they could have used some more salt but whenever I added Franks red hot to them I was happy. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Even though our order took a little longer than we hoped, the food was good and the prices are too. read more

Valliant's Diner - Valiant Burger with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My family of four stopped by here on a Saturday morning around 1130am for the first time. I knew it was a older style diner but didn't know what to expect. We walked in and we were not greeted by anyone. We didn't know what to do so I found the waitress and asked if we could sit anywhere and she said that we could. There was one table open for four so it worked out perfectly for us. They were busy and there was just one waitress. So we weren't greeted at our table until about 10 minutes in. She was busy but very pleasant still. We ordered right away. Myself and my kids ordered their buttermilk pancakes with sides. My wife ordered an omelet. So it probably took at least a half in hour to get our food. I knew they were busy and there was one waitress but that was too long in my opinion. That's the only downside. The food was great. My kids are picky eaters but they loved the pancakes and I did too. My wife got a veggie omelet that really didn't look that great and she didn't care for it. So that was a downside but again really good pancakes. Overall I think this place is great but we just waited too long for our food. Breakfast food shouldn't take that long. read more

Best breakfast I've ever had in Pittsburgh. The home fries are to die for and the coffee is amazing. The ambiance is adorable, too! Can't wait to come back! read more

Cute diner open for breakfast and lunch! The food and service was really good! We came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and while it was busy, there was no wait. Family owned and you could tell they have their usuals. We will be back! read more

Valliant's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Local diner with a retro feel. The waitresses are always very friendly, and the food is on-point. I've it gone for breakfast, but I haven't been disappointed with anything I have ordered. read more

So I'm a fan. This is perfectly diner-y food in the diner-y atmosphere. Decent, ever flowing coffee, comfort adequate breakfast, nice fast servers. If you don't expect gourmet food and you won't be disappointed! It's a diner! read more

Valliant's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great place to snag a full breakfast. Lots of parking, Fast service Quick coffee refills read more

Such a cute little diner. I loved the retro look to it. I honestly wasn't exceptionally impressed with the food. I wasn't expecting anything like "wow" because diner food usually isn't like that, but for some reason I didn't get the diner meal feel I was looking for. I got the blueberry French toast with sausage. It was almost $9 for 2 pieces of French toast. To me that is a little overpriced. There wasn't anything special about it either. It tasted good but not better than anything else I had before. Also when I walked in, I could see one of the employees eating behind the counter and I was a little thrown off by that. I will say that I do love their accommodations for Covid-19. They have a ton of outdoor seating under a tent that people were definitely taking advantage of. The staff was also very kind and very attentive to the customers. I think this is a very common breakfast place for locals. read more

A quaint, retro-style diner with bright colors and 1950's decor. The food is inexpensive but good. We stopped in for breakfast and the bacon was perfectly cooked, omlettes were stuffed with veggies and cheese (I had the Greek), and the waitstaff was quick and friendly. Soups are homemade and they had ham & bean on special today. read more

Valliant's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a cute local diner! Best part about it were my boyfriends blueberry pancakes for sure! They were a great size and had whole blueberries in each bite. He also got two sunny side up eggs and toast. Plus their sausage...Woah! If you go for breakfast, you have to get some. My meat lovers omelette had sausage, bacon and ham in it. It was really good and the perfect size. It was filled with melted cheese which I love in my omelettes. The more cheese, the better! Service was pretty good. The parking situation is not great, but they make it work. If you are looking for a classic diner meal, head on over! read more

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Cute diner w/ a retro interior. No thrills menu with basic diner fare and daily specials. When I was there, service was quick to come take orders and check in regularly w/ coffee. I ordered a veggie omelette w/ rye toast and home fries. The home fries weren't the best I've had, but we're the worst. Just basic diner home fries in need of some salt and pepper. The omelette was good and not overwhelming in size, just enough to fill you up but not make you feel stuffed. The rye toast came with butter on the side to lather on yourself, not my personal preference but also not a criticism. I'll be back if I'm ever in need of a quick cheap bite on Babcock. Helpful information: there's an $8 minimum for cards so if you're dining solo, this is something to be aware of. Fun fact: I'm sure when but... Disney shot a super bowl commercial here some time ago. read more

They split the huge sausage links long ways then fry them. Yum ... I could make a meal on the home fries. I don't think anything is broiled ... so take an aspirin with you. They do breakfast and early lunch ... and then go home. It is a family owned business. See the write up in the Pittsburgh Tribune / Post Gazette ... Every time the front door opens ... I look up expecting to see Fonzi coming through the door. The 50's decor is just right. Parking is limited but the food is delicious. The waitresses are wonderful. I am very happy to see a non - chain mom and pop restaurant thriving. read more

I was initially very excited about stopping here but it became clear quickly that it is not an lgbtq friendly staff. The waitress was rude and hardly checked on us. A shame because the food was decent. read more

Great old school diner. I wish there were more of these in Pittsburgh. The breakfast was cooked perfectly. Best crispy bacon we have had in ages. Congrats to the cooks! We will definitely be back. read more

I can't comment too much on the food because the service was so bad and made me feel so uncomfortable that I housed my burger as fast as I could. It took 10 minutes for anyone to say a word to us and when the server did it was "what do you want?" We were the only two people in there and our food still came out 5 minutes apart. Yikes. So sad, it's such a cute place but will definitely never be back. read more

I ate here for the first time on a Sunday morning when there was a moderate crowd. Three of us ordered one of the specials, and 20 minutes later our server told us only one was left. We decided who would get it, and then a few minutes later were told another customer had gotten it. Other orders and side dishes were late. The food was fine but no better than dozens of other breakfast spots around Pittsburgh, most of which have far better service. read more

First off This is another local business in the North Hills. It's awesome to be able to support these whenever possible. The hours are limited, so it's nice to catch them when you can. The soups are great, still made by the grandpa who started the place. I had the omelet and got a sausage sub to go for lunch later. I was super happy with both. The flavors are just normal kitchen food. I have pics, but no idea how to attach. The theme is 50's. Additional parking in back. It's not fast but a fun place to take it slow some morning if you are over chain restaurants. read more

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Went here because it was close to my friend's house and we needed a place to grab a quick bite. First... parking sucks. Second... the menu is quite limited. I was looking for some grits for breakfast, but no. Decided on a burger for breakfast with an egg added, but don't like fries. Coleslaw? No. What diner doesnt serve coleslaw? Okay, side salad. Fine. Chopped up iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes and onions. It was gross. The burger? Meh. The service was also miserably slow. There aren't that many tables in the place, how can it take 1/2 hr to cook an omelet for my friend? read more

Love this place. Great food, great service. Perfect for a quick breakfast of cup of coffee with a friend.

Do yourself a favor and get the "belt"breakfast sandwich! Great old school atmosphere and great service! Love this place!

I've been here several times. Yes, it can get busy on the weekends. But if you have the chance to go earlier on a weekday morning (they open at 6am), please do so. My usual menu selection is the Greek Omlet however I decided to try the Bologna Egg and Cheese sandwich this last time. Both items are highly recommended, delicious and cheap. read more

Valliant's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Valliant is awesome. It has such a great, classic diner feel, and the food is insanely inexpensive for the price. The servers are extremely friendly too, and talk to you like family. This is a family-run diner, and don't expect the service to be too quick - the kitchen can get busy and they often do not have that many cooks behind the counter. But the food and service have not let me down yet. Everyone I've ever been here with always orders eggs or an omelet, so I can't speak of much else, but everything is always great. read more

Too expensive, everything is al a carte. If you want homefries with your meal it's extra. If you want fries with your burger it's extra. (And not cheap). Coffee cups are so small you have to ask for a million refills. Waitress was rude. Food is small portions and sub par. read more

Adorable little hidden gem. Really friendly staff, family-owned place with basic breakfast options for a very low price.

One of my absolute favorite places to eat breakfast or lunch! It is an old style diner, I love the way it is set up, but to each their own. I have been going there since I was a little girl and everything I've ever ordered was correct and amazing! Never had one issue. The service is friendly and fast, even when they're pretty busy. There is parking in the front and also along the back of the building. I have nothing but good things that I could say about this place, so if you haven't go try it out! You can watch your food being cooked. The chef even cooks at the Greek festival. He's an amazing chef and only hires the best to cook with him at the restaurant. You will not leave hungry. I just wish they stayed open longer lol. A great place to go. read more

This place is one of my favorite breakfast joints. Their food is exactly what you'd hope for from diner. Amazingly priced, tasty, and plenty of coffee to go around. I'm a fan of the basics, two eggs over easy, corned beef hash, toast and potatoes or pancakes (depends on how I feel that day). All that and a cup of coffee for around 10 bucks. Can't beat it! I will say that service can be slow from time to time, but they are always friendly polite. This may not be the place to get breakfast if you are in a rush, but on the days you can take a few minutes to relax and enjoy your cup of coffee, I recommend stopping in and giving this place a try. You may want to carpool as parking can be tight on the weekend, but there's usually enough room to find a spot. read more

Wonderful original authentic mid-century diner. Yummy food, seriously. And the friendliest people. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to get a great breakfast in the Pittsburgh area. It has amazing breakfast and lunch foods, a cool retro atmosphere, and it's not too bad on price. I would definitely recommend Valliant's to anyone. If you are traveling to the area, visiting this 50s-60s themed diner would be a huge thing to miss if you didn't get the chance to visit. I especially recommend their omelettes and burgers. read more

Got there a little after 10:30 and at 11:45 never got my food yet never was asked if I wanted a refill of coffee by my waitress or even checked on was walked by a could times and told them I'm leaving cause I didn't get my food after waiting 45 minutes read more

A nice little diner. The service was friendly and fast, which was surprising since they were busy. The portions were huge! There are specials up on the board and they have good old-fashion meals like fried bologna. I will definitely come back. read more

Horrible service. Waited 25 minutes to be served, 3 people walked in after us and were served before us after the waitress had told us she'd be right with us. We left without being served. read more

Went on a Sunday for brunch at 11:50. It was busy, so I sat at the counter. The staff was very nice, but the service was unfortunate. I gave the waitress my order - two blueberry pancakes and two eggs. There were two cooks behind the counter and a lot of order tickets. I haven't worked in a restaurant, but I don't think that its very sufficient to complete one order at a time. Anyway, it was 12:45, and I had finished my orange juice and decided that an hour for pancakes and eggs was too long for me, so I paid for my orange juice, which I actually thought was going to be taken off of the tab due to the wait, but no, I paid my $1.75 for a small glass and politely told the waitress that I couldn't wait any longer. Of course, my "order just went on the grill." I'm pretty sure that I didn't miss out on anything amazing. read more

I haven't been this excited about a legit diner in 30yrs. Perfect, classic diner food. Im claiming this place as our new spot. The were constantly busy because, clearly, they serve quality in all regards. My 6 y/o even remarked how nice our waitress was. Pretty sure it's family-run, which would explain the warm atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. Thanks! read more

I've passed this place a few times and today we decided to give it a try. The service was very slow, the food took even longer. I had a ham and cheese omelette and my ham was charred and the omelette tasted so so. It's a cute diner but the menu selection for breakfast is ok. Just simple things like pancakes, French toast, eggs, and omelettes. It's not spectacular like a few other places around town. I don't think we will be going back. The waitresses don't really pay attention and don't come around very often. read more

Service was soo poor. People who came in after us ate and left. Another group was half done eating when we inquired about our food. When the waitress came back from checking we were told they just put it on the grill. We told her we were leaving. The last time I ate here the service was slow too. It seems that REGULARS slips get to jump the line. Just saying. Went to Eat N Park from order to food (they were busy too) was 16 minutes. read more

This was a wonderful small diner. Really authentic. The food was great, quick service, and really cheap! Love love love!

Was here back in October on a Sunday and I had a great breakfast meal before it got busy. My omelette and home fries were cooked well and great. Will definitely go back! read more

Love this place. We go almost every weekend. Food is great. Prices are cheap and the servers are the best...polite, friendly and attentive. The kind of place they learn your name and bring you your drinks before you've ordered. I wouldnt recommend it if you are in a rush on the weekends. Its a popular place with a small kitchen. Try the burger if you are there for lunch. read more

Pathetic service!!! Will never go back. Eggs OK, bacon OK, but undercooked potatoes are what ruined my meal other than the poor lazy service from wait staff. read more

Went in for breakfast at around 10:30 this morning. The place was busy. It took about 15 minutes for the waitress to come to our table. Took about 45 minutes to get our food. We did think that the breakfast was great, however--one hour to get our food is way too long. I can't prove it, but as others have posted, I do believe that regulars get bumped to the head of the line. Were it not for the long wait, I would have given them 4 stars, but given the hour wait for food I am giving them 2 stars. read more