New Jersey is the diner capital of the entire world. There are more diners in Jersey per capita than in any other state. It's really saying something then when one diner consistently is touted as the best of them all. In this case, it's Tops Diner in East Newark, NJ.
Tops Diner, fittingly named, is regarded by Google Reviews, Yelp, critics, foodies, and food vloggers as the best diner hands down in the Garden State. The only other diner that is referenced more is the famous TickTock Diner, which became so well known it also has a location now in Manhattan. But Tops Diner is consistently regarded as the best diner in NJ, with its most famous dish being the Tops Diner fried chicken and waffles dish.
The restaurant has rave reviews, with a 4.6 out of 5 on Google after more than 12K reviews, which suggests it is indeed an excellent restaurant. Always on the lookout for great diners and delis, we set out to see if Tops Diner is indeed the top diner in Jersey and one of the best diners in the USA, or if it's all just hype and nostalgia.
