Feeling nostalgic? We know just the place to feed that appetite!
Located on Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, Valliant’s Diner has been serving hungry Pittsburghers since 1968.
According to their website, Valliant’s original owner Peter Valliant emigrated to the area from Greece in the 1950s. He opened the diner with his wife, Helen, on his their sons 12th birthday: December 13, 1968.
The diner was initially called “Valliant’s Dairy,” and was both a convenience store and restaurant.
After their son, Gerri, took over the business in 1995, the space underwent a major renovation – and now is a time capsule to the golden age of diners!
Giving homage to the ‘50s, Valliant’s is decorated with bright paint, neon lights, stainless steel details, plush booths, and vintage memorabilia adoring the walls.
The menu offers standard diner fare at an affordable price. Customer favorites include the Grilled Bologna Sandwich, Greek Omelette, Vaillant Burger, and home fries.
And while you’re there, be sure to check out the letter board for the daily specials!
If you’re looking for a retro spot to enjoy breakfast and bottomless coffee with friends, might we suggest Valliant’s?
Due to popularity, there might be a wait for a table on weekends. But thanks the diner’s delicious diner fare and friendly waitstaff, Valliant’s is always worth the wait.
The diner is open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Have you been to Villiant’s? Let us know in the comments below!
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Valliant’s Diner (3418 Babcock Blvd)
So true, been enjoying the food and an very clean and friendly atmosphere for over 20 years. Staff and regular patrons really make valliants what it is. Highly recommended.
Valliants is the first place you should go when looking for a great breakfast or lunch. Everything is always fresh and made to order. It is a friendly, nostalgic dining experience.
We go every sunday for breakfast and some times for lunch
We try to get there at least once a week if we could we would be there every day not only breakfast and for lunch but we always take something home for later on in the day. They have an amazing menu and everything is made fresh. Delightful place to eat would recommend to everyone.
We LOVE Valliants! Have breakfast there usually once a week. The menu offers a nice variety. The food is great (BEST BACON ANYWHERE!), and they have the most friendly, accomodating staff! Have taken several of our out of town family there for breakfast and they were equally impressed!
Where on Babcock would love to go but can’t place the place.
Love Valliants! We went there at least once a month after church when I was a kid. And then, they opened their kitchen and hearts to my husband and I for our wedding. We were and I assume still are their only catering gig ever! Our evening brunch themed wedding was perfect thanks to them.
Valliants was my first job I had. I loved working there.
Hmmm , 1968 , same year I started eating breakfast at Ritters in Bloomfield as a Junior at Pitt