Tops Diner in East Newark, New Jersey is the kind of place that turns a meal into a lasting memory. With its classic American diner fare, fresh-baked goods, and a full selection of cocktails, it brings together the comfort of a traditional diner with the quality and variety modern guests expect.
From breakfast and brunch to lunch, dinner, and late-night bites, the menu is built to satisfy every craving, whether you are stopping in for a quick coffee, settling in for a hearty meal, or gathering with friends and family for a relaxed night out.
Guests can also enjoy catering, counter service, and an inviting selection of comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, and local specialties that make every visit feel both familiar and distinctive.
What sets Tops Diner apart is not just the food, but the full experience. It is known for fast service, a great beer selection, excellent cocktails, strong coffee, standout desserts, and a wide tea and wine selection, making it a favorite for everything from solo dining to celebrations.
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, and trendy all at once, offering a welcoming setting that feels comfortable while still delivering a polished dining experience. With on-site service, delivery, takeaway, dine-in options, and a bar on site, Tops Diner gives guests the flexibility to enjoy their meal exactly how they want.
Free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a thoughtfully designed dining space add to the convenience, making it easy to linger, work, or simply enjoy the moment.
Accessibility and customer care are also central to the experience. Tops Diner provides a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, ensuring that more guests can enjoy the restaurant with ease and confidence. Reservations are accepted, and since brunch, lunch, and dinner can be especially busy, planning ahead is recommended.
That popularity is reflected in its strong reputation: customers have rated Tops Diner 4.60 out of 5 based on 17,332 reviews, a clear sign of consistent quality and broad appeal.
Conveniently located at 500 Passaic Ave, East Newark, NJ 07029, and accepting credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, Tops Diner delivers the dependable, high-quality dining experience people return to again and again.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Tops Diner
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Banana, peanut butter, iced coffee, almond milk
Strawberries, coconut, banana, yogurt
Mango, orange, yogurt, coconut, swirled with raspberries
Mixed berries, pineapple, coconut, yogurt
Espresso balanced with milk, caramel + vanilla
Handcrafted cold brew, Califia farms almond milk, honey
Espresso balanced with creamy purple ube, sweetened oat & condensed milk
Nutella with handcrafted cold brew + milk for a pleasingly rich + distinctive cold brew drink
Espresso balanced with milk + chocolate
Bottomless cup From our partners at coalition coffee
Medium roast, mexico
Sweetened pure cane double shot espresso combined with steamed milk
Espresso balanced with milk, caramel + vanilla
Espresso, 2 ounces of steamed milk + a very thin layer of foam
Espresso poured over hot water
Espresso, balanced with three kinds of milk, cinnamon + dulce de leche caramel
Cider, cinnamon, spices, pure cane syrup
“Sweet tea + lemonade”
Mexican coke, vanilla ice cream
Fresh ground kobe beef, Italian sausage and veal, served with fresh whipped ricotta, rustic bread
Classic four-cheese sauce, bacon, chives + garlic crumbs
Cream filled fresh mozzarella, Campari tomato, house pesto sauce, rustic bread
Hand cut, pickled peppers, spicy remoulade and tomato sauce
Tzatziki, hummus and spicy whipped feta, served with pita & carrot sticks
Prime sirloin of beef, gruyere, Cuban roll, steak au jus, horseradish aioli
Blue crab, green medley, spicy remoulade sauce
Hummus, roasted pepper, onion + capers
Mozzarella, pico, tortilla chips
Kogi sauce, scallions, toasted sesame
Crispy popcorn shrimp drizzled with house spicy chili aioli, cabbage slaw
Thai chili, honey mustard dressing
Chicken, avocado, bacon, cilantro, buttermilk ranch dressing + chipotle sauce
Grilled market fresh fish, quesadilla jack corn tortillas, pico, lettuce, chipotle aioli guacamole, salsa verde
Flour tortillas, melted cheese, fresh pico, crème Fraiche, guacamole, salsa rojo
With fajita peppers + onions
Four mini char-broiled beef burgers on mini buns, with onions, cheddar + pickles, served with jimmy lee secret sauce, french fries
Honey mustard, barbecue sauce
Tomato sauce, parmesan
Three cheeses, house beef chili, jalapenos, fresh pico, guacamole, crème Fraiche, salsa rojo
Buttermilk ranch dressing
Piled high, mozzarella, classic brown gravy since 1942
French fries, truffle oil, parmesan cheese, chives, garlic aioli
“Jimmy lee” secret sauce
“Jimmy lee” secret sauce
Buttermilk ranch dressing
Kitchen croutons
Beef chili, cheddar, warm tortilla
Romaine, parmesan, crouton, homemade caesar dressing
Iceberg, small tomato, cucumber, red onion, cheddar, croutons, choice of dressing
Fresh beets, granny apple, goat cheese, mixed greens, pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Quinoa, raisin, pepita, almond, parmesan, honey lime vinaigrette
Iceberg, avocado, bacon, small tomato, apple, red onion, cheddar, grated egg, house vinaigrette
Baby spinach, goat cheese, pecans, bacon, apple, balsamic vinaigrette
Iceberg, mixed greens, small tomato, feta, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, caper, dill, kalamata olive, lemon vinaigrette
Thick cut bacon, iceberg, small tomato, crumbled bleu cheese, chopped egg, buttermilk ranch dressing
Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, crouton, homemade caesar dressing
Grilled chicken, iceberg + romaine, bacon, small tomato, avocado, small cucumber, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese, grated egg, balsamic dressing on the side
Crispy buffalo chicken, iceberg + romaine, shredded cheddar, tortilla strips, small tomato, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese, buttermilk-dill ranch
Grilled teriyaki chicken, wonton crisps, romaine, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, green onion, cilantro, almond, sesame ginger dressing
Grilled chicken, kale, mixed greens, avocado, small tomato, black bean, cilantro, corn, red onion, jack cheese, bell pepper, tortilla strips, honey lime dressing
Roast turkey, mixed greens, bacon, cheddar, tomato, fresh beets, thousand island dressing on the side
Kale, mixed greens, carrot, cilantro, bell pepper, small tomato, tortilla strips, sesame ginger dressing
Grilled skirt steak, iceberg + romaine, crispy tobacco onions, small tomato, crumbled bleu cheese, buttermilk ranch dressing
Garlic crumbs
8 oz. custom blend, cheddar, grilled onions, pickles, creamy horseradish sauce
Double, american, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, secret sauce
Double, taylor ham, sunny side up fried egg, american, arugula, spicy ketchup
Double, bbq sauce, provolone cheese, bacon, crispy tobacco onions, pickles
Double, grilled sourdough bread, swiss, grilled onions, mushrooms + garlic aioli
Double, pepper-jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, buttermilk ranch dressing
Plant based, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, chipotle aioli
Crispy black bean, brown rice veggie burger, pepper-jack, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli
8 oz. Kobe beef, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, garlic aioli
Double, Lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
Thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Lettuce, tomato, 1000 island dressing
Warm or cold, creamy horseradish sauce
Lettuce, tomato
Roast turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato + mayo on toast
Tuna salad, grilled tomato, melted swiss, brioche
Swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, corned beef, rye
Quesadilla jack corn tortillas, fresh pico, lettuce, chipotle aioli, salsa verde + crema fresca
Angus steak filet, grilled onions, pepper-jack, horseradish aioli, steak jus, Cuban garlic roll
Shaved rib-eye, American, grilled onions, sautéed peppers, Cuban roll
Slow cooked short ribs, grilled onions, cheddar, grilled sourdough bread, horseradish aioli
Locally sourced, panko breaded, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun
Spicy battered shrimp, lettuce, pico, warm tortillas
Pastrami, ham, swiss, mustard, mayo, pickle, heat pressed Cuban roll
Two pitas, lamb or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce
Crispy fried chicken, cheddar, tomato, pickle, brioche bun, chipotle aioli
Grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, homemade caesar dressing, wheat or flour tortilla
Roast turkey, bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar, grilled sourdough bread, served with buttermilk ranch dressing
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken, jack cheese, salsa verde, Spanish rice, fajita peppers + onions + fresh pico, served with salsa rojo, crema fresca + guacamole
Half bird, house seasoned batter, pressure fried, mashed potato, poulet gravy, house slaw
Half bird, slow roasted, mashed potato, poulet gravy, steamed broccoli
Chicken, mixed vegetables, egg pancake, scallion, crispy ginger
Red wine butter, Spanish rice, mixed vegetables
Mushroom, marsala wine sauce, fettuccini
Pan sautéed chicken breast, lemon sauce, parsley, artichoke, bell pepper + onion, served with rigatoni
Tempura chicken covered in Asian-sesame ginger sauce, with broccoli + steamed rice
Bolognese sauce, topped with house meatballs, parmesan
Slow braised beef tomato ragu topped with fresh whipped ricotta + basil
Cajun chicken, fajita pepper + onion, cilantro, mozzarella, spicy parmesan cream sauce, fresh pico
Mozzarella filled raviolis, tomato vodka cream sauce, parmesan
“Paris style” spaghetti, pan-fried shrimp, lemon-garlic, mushroom, arugula, tomato, basil, parmesan cream sauce
Grilled lobster, shrimp, salmon + broccoli, fettuccini alfredo
Wok tossed steak filet, onion, tomato, crispy ginger, scallion, Peruvian saltado sauce, topped with french fries, drizzled with rocoto crema, served with a side of steamed rice
16 oz. chimichurri sauce, steamed rice, black beans, sweet plantains
Mediterranean whole sea bass, choice of two sides
Market fresh fish, choice of two sides
Locally sourced, served with baked potato or french fries, cole slaw, spicy remoulade + cocktail sauce
10 oz. center cut, choice of one side
16 oz. choice of one side
18 oz. choice of one side
8 oz. tail, broiled, warm butter, choice of two sides
Jumbo shrimp, white wine sauce, spanish rice pilaf
Jumbo shrimp, baked potato or french fries, cole slaw, spicy remoulade + cocktail sauce
Caribbean spices, jumbo shrimp, steamed rice, black beans, sweet plantains, pineapple-mango salsa
Jumbo fried shrimp covered in tomato sauce, baked with mozzarella, spaghetti
Maine lobster, five cheese classic cheese sauce, garlic crumbs, roasted tomato
Secret recipe, demi sauce, grilled onion, mashed potato, green beans
Roast turkey breast, house sausage stuffing, mashed potato, poulet gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce
Chicken, shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, bell pepper, onion, spicy jambalaya sauce, brown rice or fettuccini pasta
Cajun spices, grilled chicken, skirt steak + jumbo shrimp, served with chimichurri sauce, maduros, spanish rice and black beans
Mojo sauce, spanish rice, black beans, sweet plantains
Lo mein noddles, wok tossed steak filet, mushroom, scallion, bell pepper, spicy asian-sesame ginger sauce
Full rack, slow cooked, choice of potato & vegetable
Lucca paretti, prosecco sparkling wine, italy
Lucca paretti prosecco, grand marnier, orange juice
Prosecco, pomegranate liqueur, blackberry purée
Stoli Vodka, House bloody mary, mix
Prosecco, chinola passion fruit liqueur, orange vermouth
Rumchata, jager cold brew, cold brew coffee, orange twist, sea salt
Dano’s tequila, fresh lime, agave, fresh orange juice
Stoli vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur
Aperol, sparkling wine, soda water
Prosecco, crème de casis black currant liqueur
Farm fresh eggs any style, hash browns, multi-grain toast, smoked ham, applewood bacon + sausage
Farm fresh eggs any style, hash browns, two buttermilk pancakes, bacon + sausage
Made fresh every day with onions + potatoes, farm fresh eggs any style + hash browns, served with two buttermilk pancakes
Two eggs served any style, tomato-cucumber & feta salad, avocado + pita bread
Farm fresh poached eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise, english muffin, hash browns or small green tomato salad
Farm fresh poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise, english muffin, hash browns or small green tomato salad
12 oz. strip steak, farm fresh eggs any style, hash browns, multi-grain toast, salsa verde
NY strip steak, farm fresh eggs any style, hash browns, multi-grain toast, salsa verde
Flour tortilla, shaved rib-eye, jack+ cheddar cheese, salsa verde, scrambled eggs, grilled peppers + onions, served with salsa rojo french fries or small green tomato salad
Grilled sourdough bread, cheddar, tomato + grilled taylor ham, topped with a sunny side up egg, parmesan cream sauce, served with french fries or small green tomato salad
Farm fresh eggs any style, jack cheese, crispy corn tortillas, black beans, ranchero sauce, guacamole, fresh pico, salsa verde, crema fresca
Three flour tortillas, melted cheeses, scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, fresh pico, served with hash browns, crema fresca, salsa roja
Quarter pound smoked salmon, freshly baked toasted bagel, lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, cream cheese, served with fresh fruit salad
Farm fresh eggs any style, sauteed shrimp, cheddar grits, baby spinach, roasted tomato, smoked paprika butter
Grilled skirt steak, farm fresh eggs any style, arroz rojo, black beans, maduros, salsa verde, multi-grain toast
Fried to order, cinnamon + sugar, vanilla glaze, dulce de leche sauce
Grilled chicken, peppers, onions + melted cheeses topped with fresh pico served with salsa rojo + crema fresca
Spicy chorizo, spinach, onions, jack cheese, topped with fresh pico, served with salsa rojo + crema fresca
Broccoli, bacon + american, topped with chives + crema fresca
Avocado, mushroom, onion, tomato, pepper-jack, crème fraiche
Applewood bacon, smoked ham, sausage, peppers, onions, sharp cheddar
Greek Feta, tomato, Onion
Egg whites, spinach, grilled chicken, tomato, cheddar
Grilled pork roll, fried eggs, American, brioche bun
Thick cut bacon, fried eggs, american, brioche bun
Hamburger, sunny side egg up, cheddar, brioche bun
Grilled chicken, egg whites, spinach, tomato, jack cheese, whole wheat tortilla
Pork sausage, scrambled eggs, potato, cheddar, flour tortilla
Spicy chorizo sausage, avocado, scrambled eggs, spanish rice, jack cheese, salsa verde, fresh pico, flour tortilla, served with crema fresca + salsa rojo
Multi-grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, two farm fresh eggs any style, small green tomato salad
Egg white omelet with mushrooms, onions and tomato, side of grilled chicken breast, fresh fruit salad
Egg white omelet, roast turkey, onions, tomatoes, spinach and feta, served with multi-grain toast + fresh fruit salad
Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries, honey + sliced almonds
Oatmeal topped with dried cranberries, pecans, cinnamon + fresh blueberries, served with a side of honey
Rolled oats, greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, cinnamon, oat milk, topped with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds and dried cranberries.
Four buttermilk pancakes, made from scratch every day
Fresh blueberries baked inside, served with blueberry compote on the side
Fresh bananas baked inside, topped with powdered sugar
Whole grain pancakes baked with quinoa, banana, cinnamon and almonds
Chocolate chips baked inside, topped with cocoa powder and sugar, served with mascarpone whipped cream
Buttermilk pancakes served with strawberries, bananas + blueberries
Thick brioche bread, dipped in our house vanilla bourbon custard batter with cinnamon, powdered sugar
Brioche french toast served with strawberries, bananas + blueberries
Two brioche french toast, two eggs any style, side of ham, bacon or sausage
Nutella, banana, strawberry, whipped cream
Strawberry, banana, blueberry on top, powdered sugar
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon bits, hot honey, brioche french toast
Thick brioche bread, dipped in our house vanilla bourbon custard batter with cinnamon, powdered sugar
Bite size pieces of crispy french toast dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with caramel, vanilla, raspberry sauce, fresh whipped mascarpone cream
Strawberries, banana, blueberries on top
Nutella, banana, strawberry, whipped cream
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon bits, hot honey, brioche french toast
Any style
Lemon, zucchini, blueberry
Peppers + onions
Banana, peanut butter, iced coffee, almond milk
Strawberries, coconut, banana, yogurt
Mango, orange, yogurt, coconut, swirled with raspberries
Mixed berries, pineapple, coconut, yogurt
Espresso balanced with milk, caramel + vanilla
Handcrafted cold brew, califia farms almond milk, honey
Espresso balanced with creamy purple ube, sweetened oat & condensed milk
Nutella with handcrafted cold brew + milk for a pleasingly rich + distinctive cold brew drink
Espresso balanced with milk + chocolate
Bottomless Cup From our partners at coalition coffee
Medium roast, mexico
Sweetened pure cane double shot espresso combined with steamed milk
Espresso balanced with milk, caramel + vanilla
Espresso, 2 ounces of steamed milk + a very thin layer of foam
Espresso poured over hot water
Espresso, balanced with three milks, cinnamon + dulce de leche caramel
Cider, cinnamon, spices, pure cane syrup
Mexican coke, vanilla ice cream
Vanilla cake layered with strawberries + cream
Brioche baked custard, vanilla ice cream, bourbon anglaise sauce
Three milk cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, seasonal berries
Fudge brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel
Chocolate pudding, graham cracker crumble, toasted marshmallow, chocolate crunch bar
Granny smith apples, vanilla ice cream, caramel, cinnamon streusel
Lady fingers, espresso, coffee liqueur, mascarpone cream, chocolate shavings
Vanilla wafer, banana cream, whipped cream
Greek phyllo dough, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, greek honey, served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate filling, chocolate buttercream
Cream cheese icing
Fresh whipped cream
Graham cracker crust, fresh whipped cream
Fresh whipped cream
Hand dipped vanilla ice cream, mixed nuts, whipped cream, cherry, house hot fudge
Vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso
Patron silver, intense liqueur, rockeys botanical, guava syrup, lemon juice, orange bitters
Sagamore rye, laird’s straight applejack, bourbon maple, orange/chocolate bitters
Belvedere blackberry & lemon, cassis liqueur, lime juice, ginger beer
Cachaca, red grapes, lime juice, pure cane syrup
Barsol pisco, pure cane syrup, lemon juice
Mezcal el vago, st. george spiced pear liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup
Dano’s tequila, grand marnier, lime juice, organic agave
Brooklyn gin, starlino orange vermouth, mike’s hot honey, lemon juice
Brooklyn gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, prosecco
Passion ciroc vodka, chinola passion fruit liqueur, rockeys botanical, lime juice, pure cane syrup
St. george spiced pear, lombardini lambrusco red wine, apple juice, cinnamon syrup
Hennessy vs cognac, spiced pear liqueur, chandon garden spritz, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup
Hennessy vs cognac, red vermouth, campari
Sagamore rye, averna amaro, red vermouth, orange liqueur, chocolate bitters
Hennessy vs cognac, chinola passion fruit liqueur, raspberry liqueur, lemon juice, infused pineapple syrup
Casamigos blanco, anchos reyes, reaper spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave
Tops pina colada mix, pineapple rum, dark rum
Dark rum, ume plum liqueur, prickly pear syrup, lime juice, ube syrup
The perfect combination of pina colada and ube daquiri
Champagne Brut 187ml
187ml
750ml
Champagne Brut Rosé 750ml
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Italy
Veneto, Italy
Santa Barbara, California
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
New Zealand
New Zealand
California
Germany
Monterey, California
Sonoma, California
Sonoma Coast, California
Napa Valley, California
Franch
France
Sonoma Coast
Malbec, Argentina
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza, Argentina
Cotes-Du-Rhone, France
Paso Robles, California
Paso Robles, California
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California
Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley, California
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Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley, California
Two scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruit, toast
Served with fresh strawberries
Served with fresh strawberries
Served with fresh strawberries
With vanilla icing, raspberry sauce
Hear from our valued guests
First time visiting this diner, it was IMPECCABLE. Really as good as they say. Our server Billy was on point and super attentive. 5 stars there alone! I highly recommend this place, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. Will definitely be coming back!! ♥️
We stopped by Tops Diner in Newark on a Sunday afternoon, and wow — this place is clearly the spot. There was about a 1.5-hour wait, which tells you how popular it is, but we got lucky and grabbed first-come seating at the bar. Our bartender Joe was absolutely outstanding. She’s from Portugal and even though the bar was packed and she was nonstop making drinks, she still managed to be incredibly attentive and kind. She really made the experience feel personal despite how busy it was — top-tier service. The food was phenomenal. I had the waffle with berries, which was delicious, and my friend ordered the quesadilla, which was equally amazing. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. The woman next to me ordered the shrimp and grits, and honestly it looked so good I almost had food envy. My only heads-up: it gets loud. Between the crowd and the music, it has more of a brunch-with-a-club vibe than a quiet diner atmosphere. If you’re going, just be ready for a lively, energetic scene. Overall, highly recommend. Great food, great energy, and exceptional service from Joe — even in the middle of the chaos.
This place is on another level. Everything we had was outstanding. Wonderful cocktails and food. Had the Oxtail Rasta Pasta and ended up placing another order to go. If you can get waited on by Peter...he will take excellent care of you. Great appetizers and desserts. We got the Carrot cake and the Hot Mess.😋
I visited Tops Diner at 500 Passaic Ave in East Newark, NJ with my dad on Friday, April 24th from about 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, right in the middle of peak hours. I wrote this within a day so the details are still fresh and accurate, which is important for a strong and helpful review . Parking was free and surprisingly easy given how busy it was, since the property is huge. From the start, the hostess was welcoming and straightforward, she told us all tables were reserved for at least an hour but still got us seated at the bar immediately. The place was spotless and had a really interesting vibe, it felt like a classic American diner but elevated, almost like a high-end urban restaurant. The crowd reflected that too, a mix of well-dressed older people and younger groups all clearly enjoying themselves. Even with hundreds of people there, the service stayed efficient. I ordered a 16 oz Cuban skirt steak ($42) with maduros ($6), a seasonal vegetable salad ($7), and tiramisu ($12), and the dessert honestly rivaled ones I have had in Europe. The waitress listened carefully and got everything right despite how loud it was. The food took a little time, but it never felt frustrating because the atmosphere kept you engaged. This place really stands out because it focuses more on quality and presentation than just speed, which is what makes it feel like a reimagined diner. One tip, if you have food allergies, read the ingredients before ordering. Also expect higher prices, but the quality backs it up.
Wow! I am completely obsessed with this place I just cannot get enough! I come here every chance I get! The FOOD is phenomenal! The service spectacular! The aesthetic and vibe are top notch! Did I mention how delicious the food is!! I have not been disappointed ever! Coffee lit! Cocktails on point! Dj poppin! Do yourself a favor and go now! You will not be disappointed!
I made a reservation through Open Table for a Birthday Dinner for my partner. The reservation system was simple and the service was very fast when we entered for check-in. The decor and atmosphere is very welcoming with a diverse playlist and retro modern design. Our server Terry H, was very knowledgeable about the menu and started by providing us honest and personal review for recommendations. He was very patient and accommodating with my need for extra time. The birthday man ordered the Oxtail Rasta Pasta with a Pina Colada, and I ordered the Navajo Chicken Pasta with the 24K Margarita. The drinks were a great balance, delicious, and a great liquor portion. The Rasta Pasta was creamy and absolutely delicious. The Navajo chicken pasta was a great blend of creamy, fulfilling with chicken and battered shrimp, along with a mix of sweet peppers. The portion size was phenomenal, my partner finished his plate and was satiated which is a rare feat. Amazing customer service - If you go Terry literally made our experience! Great ambiance, delicious food, and we would definitely go back.
Really liked this place! The decoration is beautiful, the bathrooms were very clean, and the restaurant is super spacious with plenty of parking. The food was really good and the menu had a lot of variety. We went for the first time on Mother’s Day, so it was very busy and we had to wait a little, but once we were seated the service was actually fast and very friendly. They also had really good music and a live DJ, but it wasn’t overwhelming at all, which made the atmosphere even better. Definitely coming back!
Had a great experience at Tops Diner. We tried the lobster pasta and the lobster mac and cheese, and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, the seafood tasted fresh, and the portions were really good. For two people, the total came out to around $107, which felt worth it for the quality and experience. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a good seafood pasta spot in Newark! (I recommend to do reservation)
Just wasnt expecting it to be that nice. I was impressed.. lived in Jersey all my life growing up this was the spot to go late night.Never went, I guess I grew up and the spot did too. Took my daughter..we enjoyed the ambiance our waitress Joselyn or Jacqueline was super nice. Chicken cooked to perfection 👌..ill be back again.
Tops Diner never disappoints! From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly, attentive, and professional. The food was outstanding across the board. The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked—tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with fresh asparagus and mushrooms. The shrimp appetizer was absolutely delicious, with perfectly grilled shrimp served over a fresh and vibrant avocado topping. The sandwich was toasted to perfection, packed with flavor, and accompanied by crispy golden fries that were some of the best diner fries I’ve had. Portion sizes were generous, presentation was excellent, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. Even the drinks were served ice-cold and refreshing. Tops Diner continues to set the standard for what a great diner should be: exceptional food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended, and I look forward to coming back again soon!
Common questions about Tops Diner
Tops Diner is located at 500 Passaic Ave, East Newark, NJ 07029, United States, East Newark, NJ, United States.
You can reach Tops Diner by calling +1 973-481-0490.
Tops Diner has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 17332 customer reviews.
Tops Diner features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Tops Diner features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Tops Diner features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Tops Diner features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Tops Diner features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Tops Diner features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Tops Diner features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Tops Diner features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Tops Diner features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Tops Diner features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Tops Diner features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Tops Diner features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Tops Diner features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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