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Tops
3838 E Colorado Blvd, East Pasadena, CA 91107
Why go
An American restaurant in Pasadena, CA, offering a menu worth a look during your visit.
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The story
About Tops
The inspiration
Tops grew from an old-school coffee shop into a walk-up window, then into a fast-food mainstay of Pasadena, keeping its warmth along the way1,2 .
What to order
- Breakfast Burrito: the house says it feeds people by the dozens, and the menu spans breakfast through burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads .1
Why you should try it
Tops has been a Pasadena fixture since 1952, serving scratch-made American comfort food with a drive-thru and cozy booths1,2 . If you are staying nearby, it is an easy, family-run stop for a signature pastrami burger or a breakfast burrito1,3 .
Sources
- 1. The Original Tops (opens in a new tab): About The Original Tops (Jul 18, 2026)
- 2. Visit Pasadena (opens in a new tab): The Original Tops - Visit Pasadena (Mar 18, 2026)
- 3. Voyage LA (opens in a new tab): Meet John and Chris Bicos of Gus’s BBQ (Jan 20, 2020)
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