Tops Diner in East Newark, New Jersey has been serving customers since 1942 and is often called the #1 diner in New Jersey — in the diner capital of the world.
We had to see if the legend was real.
I ordered the roasted fried chicken and brush French toast — pressure fried, hand-battered crispy chicken tenders served with thick cut brush French toast, powdered sugar, warm syrup, butter, and a secret syrup you can only get at Tops Diner.
Vacay-J ‘D’ went with something completely different — crispy southern fried wild blue catfish served with cheddar grits loaded with onions and peppers, two farm fresh eggs cooked to order, chef’s hot sauce, and multigrain bread.
We also visited their barista bar for gourmet salted caramel lattes and finished with desserts from their on-site bakery including the famous Crazy Carrot Cake and a Key Lime Cheesecake.
The modern retro atmosphere, incredible service (shoutout to our waiter Carlos), and the food made this feel like a diner experience unlike anywhere else.
Is Tops Diner really the best diner in New Jersey?
📍 Tops Diner – East Newark, NJ
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🎉🎉Hyped your video 🎉🎉
Catfish is all white meat , it's delicious ❤❤
As your Dad said, I heard a lot of good things about this diner but never got there yet. One of these days we will try it out.
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Man I love these videos. Like a catch 22.
Tops diner hasent been good in many years its mid there is alot good spots in north jersey but that 1 fell off 10 years ago since they went cheap and fast with there stuff to make more profits.
100.00 with tip for lunch at a diner is crazy.
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Finally, you guys name it to tops… the best diner in NJ…. The desserts are amazing
I've got this thing about eating out, if it's real, printed, plant-based or cultivated from cells? Theres nothing worse than hoping for the best and looking forward to a good meal and midway thru the first bite you automatically can tell its fake meat, very disheartening. I now think, bone in- dig in.
Hi Guys!!! That's really a Kool diner. Wish it was near me. You find the best places to go to. I sure would like to try that special syrup. Oh…I'm hungry now!!! Glad you both enjoyed your meals. Take care…Great Video!!!…🐧🦋
Love watching you & your dad. So fun & educstional
Could this be the number one diner in the world. Nopeeee. Overpriced grub for what you paid. Total ripoff buddy. 😂 let's goooooooo
Try the bridgewater nj dinner in bridgewater menu looks amazing never ate there because its always jammed no matter what time or day
Eww, grits. Barf, no matter what you put in with them. But the fried fish looked great.
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I absolutely love you guys …… I get upset with mean comments and would like to help you avoid them. The correct pronunciation of brioche is bree-OWSH. Or in the UK it is BREE-osh. Sorry for being nitpicky but it's like nails on a chalkboard to some people. Thanks for another awesome video guys!🎉
Try a Sloppy Joe from Millburn Deli, in Millburn NJ.
Est. Actually means when it was established
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