Valliant’s Diner

I see a lot of complaints about service and yes it is slow… but it’s really only because it’s laid back its attached to the owners house which means he either hates commuting or loves being at work all the time. The food was good it’s breakfast can’t really mess it up haven’t had lunch yet but that’s because diner lunch well is like diner breakfast it’s good enough and fills you up. I overall still like it maybe because I’m a lardass for eggs and bacon but I’ll keep coming

SSLLOOWW. I took my daughter there for a quick breakfast at 10:05 AM. While we received our drinks immediately our breakfast didn’t arrive for 50 minutes. I expressed my incredulity to the waitress and she told me that the cook was the owner and she really couldn’t say anything. The western omelette that eventually came was very tasty but it was small — roughly ½ to ²⁄₃ the size of a regular omelette at Denny’s. With tip it cost me $ 22… Not worth it. If it was extremely tasty I have no problem paying $ 25 for breakfast but this was way too slow and the meal way too small. Also-​of particular note-​the Ryebread is an absolute embarrassment. See photo. Picture TownTalk Rye bread and then back down the quality a bit to get an idea as to how sorry this slice was.

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!

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.

Sat for fifteen minutes in a half empty diner while two waitresses walked purposefully past us avoiding eye contact and served other tables that had arrived after us, apologizing for their (shorter) wait. We finally took our business elsewhere since it is apparently not needed here.

Nice little place, friendly staff and attentive. Everything is always really good, the fish sandwich was disappointing. Just fish on bread. Could use a little work! Over all a nice experience very cousy and efficient for a staff that small.

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 décor 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.

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.

The best diner around to grab breakfast and lunch. Can’t recommend it enough.
I’ve been coming here for years, since I was a kid and worked just a couple doors down the road. I live in Butler now, and still stop occasionally when I’m in the area.
I highly recommend the super burger. It’s fantastic! Anything on the breakfast menu is delicious also.
Make sure to check the specials board. They roast turkey and ham in-​house for their sandwiches. You can’t beat that.
Not certain what the reviews about the poor service are about. Not that we’re regulars, but we’ve never had to wait to be served, or noticed for that fact. They remember us and engage in small talk, but the waitresses are working for tips, and just being friendly. Depending how busy the place is you may need to wait a little for a refill of coffee, but it’s still quicker than any big chain restaurant.
They do accept credit/​debit cards now, which I believe is relatively new. Parking can be a little tight, but there’s usually a spot in back.

Breakfast 10:30am on a weekday, not very busy. Two omelettes, two sides, one coffee. 35+ minute wait for the food, $ 20 plus tip. Food was so-​so, omelette was very salty. Go to Kelly Os.

Walked in on a Sunday morning. Place was pretty busy but several tables were open. We sat there for about 15 minutes. Nobody approached us. An older gentleman, who is obviously a regular came in after us and was waited on and given coffee. Lots of staff shooting the breeze with regulars, nobody approached us. Mind you, this is not a big place. When we thought about how long it’s taking to get waited on, how long would it be until we were eating. We left. Unless you’re a regular don’t wast your time.

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.

Raw pancakes, hard home fries and a waitress that only talks to you if you’re a regular… Not heading back anytime soon.

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.

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.

Slow service. Typical diner food. Probably won’t be back.

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.

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.

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.

A quaint, retro-​style diner with bright colors and 1950’s décor. 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.