Serving Good Vibes & Great Plates Since Day One

Bay 34th Street Diner is where you can find the best coffee and the best breakfast in Arlington. Swing by for halal breakfast (or a laid-back halal brunch) that turns every “breakfast near me” ping into pure happiness. Fast-casual NYC vibe, local-spot heart—your favorite coffee shop and brunch hub rolled into one.


Bougie on a Budget. Always Made with Love

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Where East Coast Grit Meets Southern Charm

Born from NYC roots and blended with Arlington’s vibrant brunch scene, Bay34th Street Diner brings bold flavor with a touch of class—without the luxury price tag.

It all started with hustle and heart. Tim, a proud Brooklyn native, left school early to help support his family, getting his start bussing tables at a small diner on the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street.

From humble beginnings as a busser to mastering the line as a cook, and eventually launching his own food cart, Tim made his mark with crave-worthy Italian-American street eats.

Now in Arlington, he’s serving up that same East Coast soul—infused with Southern warmth—at Bay34th Street Diner. It’s comfort food with character, served with heart.

Buzzin’ Breakfast Vibes in Arlington!

Craving the best coffee & breakfast in Arlington?

Bay34th’s got the buzz!

Halal, hearty, and totally local—your go-to brunch spot is just around the corner.

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Tim's Story

Tim's story is nothing less than a story of dream, vision, hard work, attitude, creativity and dedication. In short , the story of The American dream. 


Tim grew up on the streets of Brooklyn. Although he was good in school, due to financial hardship to support his family Tim dropped out of school and started bussing tables at a local restaurant at the junction of Bay Ave and 34th Street. By that age, Tim knew the value of hard work and a positive attitude. While working at a local pizza joint Tim moved up in the ladder from busser to dishwasher to line cook to pizza cook. Tim realized that his creativity in culinary sciences and understanding of the complexity of taste, food and spices would lead him to explore the field of culinary arts. 

Later Tim was able to accumulate enough savings to put together a food cart. He tirelessly rode the cart from Brooklyn to Manhattan via little Italy, where he shared is Italian American inspired cuisines on the streets of Broadway. 


His vision, attitude, hard work and focus paid off and he finally was able to stand on his feet financially. He wanted to spread his culinary experiences from the north east to the southern states of America, specifically to Texas, which he now calls home. Tim along with his partner has owned multiple successful eateries from Pizzeria chains across the U.S. , to upscale Italian Cucinas and every other concept in between. 


While his business expanded in different states he was able to help multiple people and employees to grow with the organization.

Testimonials

Katie Williams

Highly Recommend! Limited seating so get there early! Delicious, fresh and friendly service!

Russell Guthrie

I am originally from Texas and now live overseas. I made a tour of many diners to get my Texas fix and this place had the best biscuits and gravy! And the everything we sampled on the menu was simply excellent. Highly recommend!

Brian Tenicela

Just stumbled across this place on my way to run errands… Maria and the staff were wonderful. Pancakes were fantastic! Thank you

Jeremy Perez

Awesome Food / Awesome Service all good all around

Nolan Paul Lewis

Very good breakfast spot with amazing service. Visited several times and enjoyed each dining experience.

The staff is very welcoming.

Food is very tasty and made to order.

They are a busy breakfast but provides quick service.

Schikia Watson

Sorry, I was so hungry 😋 I ate all my delicious food so fast. Salmon Benedict, Nutella pancakes, guac toast, & junior meal. Rough night... Visiting from Phoenix Arizona. This place put a smile on my face & in my tummy.