Welcome to Tops Diner, a beloved spot located at 500 Passaic Ave, East Newark, NJ. This diner masterfully blends retro charm with modern flair, creating an inviting atmosphere for all diners.
At Tops Diner, the menu is a delightful exploration of classic favorites and innovative dishes. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast or a late-night snack, there’s something for everyone. Customers rave about the French Onion soup brimming with cheese and flavor, and the indulgent ultimate nachos for those seeking a savory treat. Not to be overlooked, the freshly prepared waffles and revitalizing juices have also garnered lovely mentions.
Service is commendable, known for its efficiency, even during busy hours. With generous portions and a warm atmosphere, it’s a place where every visit feels special—making it a must-try destination in the area!
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, creme 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, creme 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, sauteed 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 sauteed 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 puree
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, creme 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, creme 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 Rose 750ml
France
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
California
California
Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley, California
California
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