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Tops Diner, East Newark, NJ

Tops Diner

4.8
4.8
1601 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 337 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Ever since Tops Diner was established in 1942, our focus has always been to serve what our customers want, exactly when and how they want it. As the American dining culture shifts, we recognize we must strive to recreate the 1920’s renaissance that birthed the diner as we know it today, all the while preserving the historical and cultural identity that made Tops Diner the model all others hope to emulate.

By constantly evolving, we ensure our ability to provide a diverse menu of high quality options with the speed of service we’ve all become accustomed to, providing the uniquely satisfying experience synonymous with the Tops Diner name. Our hope is that we can grow as our clients do, and continue to serve both our Newark family, and our community at large.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (973) 481-0490
  • Website
    http://thetopsdiner.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 1,601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Most Booked

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tops Diner in New Jersey is a buzzing hotspot for American and fusion cuisine, renowned for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The extensive menu is paired with a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music. While the noise level is often noted, the "delicious" dishes and "friendly" staff keep patrons returning. Reservations are recommended.

1,601 Reviews

  1. Jayke

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really impressed, they handled proposal request with excellent. Best experience I've had

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  2. Kim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service, delicious food, generous portions and very lively. Can’t recommend enough. Definitely try the tres leches for dessert - amazing!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here but won’t be last time. Excellent experience. Offers everything you can think of or want.

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  4. Zalia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tops never disappoints! I had. A great time, everything was Top ( pun intended) tier lol. They were accommodating when I had a few guest cancel last minute. They sang me happy birthday with a plate full of beignets 🤤. It was great!! It always a good time at Tops Diner

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  5. Scott

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as usual. Had strip steak and fried chicken. Desserts were bread pudding and banana pudding. Excellent as well.

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  6. Felicia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and delicious. The waitress was excellent. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and very nice. We will definitely be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Our server, Tamika, was FABULOUS

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu seems to change once a month now. Great food and always professional service.

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  9. Caroline

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a reservation and only had to wait around 5–10 minutes to be seated. Our server was very pleasant and friendly. Food came quickly and was very good, although mistakenly we thought the Crab Benedict was lump crab meat and not a Crab cake. Our mistake and it was still ok. The French Toast Delux was very light and fluffy.

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  10. Jean

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome. 3rd time here. Usually the wait is around 1 hour plus when walking in. I am glad I was able to book a reservation this time as the process was so smooth.

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Tops Diner is rated 4.8 stars by 1601 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 337 times today
Google Map for Tops Diner

500 Passaic Ave, East Newark, NJ 07029

Additional information

  • Area
    Newark
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot

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