Enjoying Dean’s Diner in Indiana County

Dean's Diner along Route 22 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.

Dean’s Diner is a 24-hour beacon for hungry motorists traveling along Route 22 near Blairsville, Indiana County.

How to find Dean's Diner in Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
Map to Dean’s Diner near Blairsville.

It’s a classic American diner with all the stick-to-your-ribs good food you’d expect. 

Menu at Dean's Diner in Indiana County.
Menu.

Dean’s Diner is an original dining car from the 1950’s.

Dean's Diner along Route 22 in Indiana County, PA.
The diner is located at 2175 US-22 Hwy West, Blairsville, PA 15717

For more than 70 years, it’s been a perfect pit stop between Pittsburgh and State College for hungry Penn Staters.

Lunch counter at Dean's Diner in Indiana County.
Lunch counter.

Delicious food, great coffee, friendly service, and reasonable prices are all hallmarks of Dean’s Diner.

Breakfast at Dean's Diner in Blairsville, PA.
Breakfast menu available anytime.

If you find yourself on Route 22 in Indiana County, skip the chain restaurants and check out Dean’s Diner for an authentic slice of Americana, 24 hours a day!

View from a booth at Dean's Diner in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
View from a booth, looking towards Route 22 out front.

Nearby Attractions

The Jonnet Flea Market is another iconic Route 22 pit stop near Blairsville.

The Jonnet Flea Market along ROute 22 just west of Blairsville in Indiana County, PA.
The Jonnet Flea Market along Route 22 outside Blairsville.

You could easily spend an entire afternoon picking through the “treasures” for sale in this former car dealership turned massive bazaar of bargains.

Perusing the collectibles at Jonnet Flea Market in Blairsville, Indiana County, PA.
Perusing the collectibles at the Jonnet Flea Market.

Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County is one of the tallest waterfalls in western PA.

View of Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County from the top of the stairs.
View of Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County from the top of the stairs.

It was also part of the summer estate of Fred McFeely, grandfather of Fred Rogers, THE Fred Rogers of “Mr Roger’s Neighborhood” fame.

Fred Rogers AKA Mister Rogers spent many childhood summers at his Grandfather Fred McFeely's house at Buttermilk Falls.
Fred Rogers AKA Mister Rogers spent many childhood summers at his Grandfather Fred McFeely’s house at Buttermilk Falls.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana County preserves the legacy of Indiana, Pennsylvania’s favorite son – actor Jimmy Stewart.

Entrance to the JImmy Stewart Museum on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library.
The Jimmy Stewart Museum.

Perhaps best known for his role as George Bailey in “It’s A Wonderful Life“, Jimmy Stewart was also a distinguished soldier, family man, and all-around upstanding citizen.

Jimmy Stewart statue inside the museum bearing his name.
Jimmy Stewart statue inside the museum bearing his name.

Indiana County was at one time home to at least 48 covered bridges.

Trusal Covered Bridge is the shortest covered bridge in Indiana County Pennsylvania.
Trusal Covered Bridge is the shortest covered bridge in Indiana County.

Today, there are four remaining covered bridges in Indiana County, all located in close proximity to one another in an area north of the college town of Indiana.

Thomas Covered Bridge in Indiana County is also known as Thomas Station Bridge
Thomas Covered Bridge in Indiana County is also known as Thomas Station Bridge.

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Indiana County, Yellow Creek State Park beckons with its 2,981 acres of pristine beauty and endless outdoor recreation.

This collage contains four images from Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows a wooden dock with a bench overlooking the reflective waters of a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees. The top right photo depicts an open grassy area with red autumn trees and a view of the lake in the distance. The bottom left image features the park's brown entrance sign with white lettering, set against a backdrop of greenery and fall foliage. The bottom right photo shows a sandy beach area with a picnic table, the lake, and forested hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Scenes from Yellow Creek State Park.

The Cross at Hilltop Baptist Church in Indiana County was erected in May 2023, and at 108 feet-tall, it’s the tallest Cross in Pennsylvania.

The Cross at Hilltop Baptist Church stands 108 feet tall, making it te tallest cross in Pennsylvania.
The Cross at Hilltop Baptist Church stands 108 feet tall, making it the tallest cross in Pennsylvania.

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