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Tops Diner

East Newark, New Jersey

Why stop here: Tops Diner is a $$ diner pick in East Newark. Order Disco fries.

CuisineDiner
Price$$
TownEast Newark

New Jersey's most famous destination diner, a Golemis-family institution with a grand 2021 rebuild and hours-long weekend waits.

What to order

Disco fries

At Tops Diner, Roamward highlights Disco fries because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.

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Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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