"We know, it’s not in Newark, but a short hop across the Passaic River will bring you to what many consider the gold standard of New Jersey diners. You can order almost anything here, and the quality is consistent from the top to the bottom of the book-like menu. There’s meatloaf, fried chicken and waffles, corned beef hash and eggs, ube milkshakes, and disco fries (layered with mozzarella and brown gravy, a Top’s classic since 1942). Let’s call it a Newark-ish institution." - Hank Zona