Name: Tops Diner
Address: 500 Passaic Ave (Central Ave), East Newark, NJ, 07029
Telephone: (973) 481-0490

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Tops differentiates itself from a run-of-the-mill diner by being a place you'd actually want to order seafood (it's fresh, and is available frequently as a special), as well as the ever-popular meatloaf and beef ribs. 

<p>Tops differentiates itself from a run-of-the-mill diner by being a place you'd actually want to order seafood (it's fresh, and is available frequently as a special), as well as the ever-popular meatloaf and beef ribs.</p>

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Tops Diner in East Newark, NJ serves up some of the freshest homemade American cuisine.  Come on in to Tops Diner for a quality meal!

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Tops Diner

Tops differentiates itself from a run-of-the-mill diner by being a place you'd actually want to order seafood (it's fresh, and is available frequently as a special), as well as the ever-popular meatloaf and beef ribs.

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