What should I order at Tops Diner?
Tops Diner
Mac & Cheese
Mentioned multiple times as a must-try dish, praised for its flavor and recommended especially before concerts or events.
French Onion Soup
Highly recommended for its rich flavor and generous amount of cheese and onions, often paired with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Short Rib Meal
Loved for its flavorful short ribs served with garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onions, and garlic spinach; a favorite entree for regulars.
Jerk Chicken
Praised for its tender meat with a sweet and mildly peppery kick, recommended in various forms including jerk chicken and waffles.
Waffles
Noted for large portions and delicious taste, often ordered for breakfast or brunch and well enjoyed by guests.
Key Lime Pie
Highly recommended dessert, described as the best key lime pie with a chef’s kiss, a must-try for dessert lovers.
Meatballs with Vodka Sauce
Specifically praised for great texture and on-point vodka sauce, recommended for takeout and dine-in alike.
Disco Fries
Recommended for being rich, filling, and satisfying, often enjoyed as a flavorful comfort food side.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Mentioned as a great item with good taste, recommended for breakfast or brunch.
Avocado Toast
Praised for good flavor and portion size, a popular breakfast or brunch option.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Described as creamy, well-seasoned, and delicious, highly praised by guests for both pasta and accompanying Caesar salad.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
About Tops Diner
Well-established place with classic American diner eats, baked goods & cocktails.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
Should you make a reservation at Tops Diner?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended because reviews and the planning info both say there is usually a wait, especially for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Walk-ins can use bar seating, but several reviewers say the line gets long and that arriving early helps with parking and check-in.
Is parking available at Tops Diner?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Tops Diner have vegetarian options?
Yes, Tops Diner offers vegan options.
Is Tops Diner kid-friendly?
Yes, Tops Diner is good for kids.
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