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Tops

3838 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107-3940
(626) 449-4412
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Ranked #57 of 330 restaurants in Pasadena
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Cuisines: American
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Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The food was decent and so was the atmosphere for family eat outs. It is not a place I would like to go to for a special celebration. Lots of fast food mostly. Just a teense better than OK. More

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La Crescenta, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We were really surprised how good the food was. We were looking at the people next to us eating a Burrito and Salad and now we want to go back to try more things. We had a burger, a patty melt, onion rings, chicken fingers and grilled chicken soft taco. Everything was really good. I think it was the best... More

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Simi Valley, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Had breakfast here on the way to Palm Springs. Great breakfast burrito's, but no pancakes. Pancakes are how I judge a breakfast in a diner, so I could only give a 4 out of 5. But give it a try, you will like it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

The Kobe burger is unreal- simply the best burger I have had in LA. No gastro pub, gourmet fancy restaurant, or wanna-be food truck can top it. 100% the bomb. Get it to go if you want ambience. Said. More

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Pasadena, California
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

But mostly season-less. Very clean, very popular. But nowhere near the best burgers in town...which can be found at Smitty's More

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Pasadena, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

I prefer this Tops to the one on Walnut. The food tastes better, and they don't charge extra for little things like ranch dressing. Go here! More

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Temple City, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

Casual dining at it's decadent best. The pastrami's are huge, the burgers juicy, the burritos and tacos (either shredded beef or chicken) are fantastic, the fries crisp and fresh - even the salads are top-notch. Take an appetite - you'll need it. More

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Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2009

love the pickled carrots. Portions are huge. Burgers good. Love the broosted chicken. More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2009

Venerable Pasadena burger joint. Try the Tops Special - a cheeseburger piled high with tender pastrami! The regular size can easily be shared with a friend, along with a shoe box-sized order of fries, or get both in the junior size if you're dining alone. They also have amazing tacos and the steak tostada salad is made with mixed greens... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2009

drive thru! decent portion. hearty. avocado something hamburger; massive More

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