The Original Tops

3838 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
(626) 449-4412

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Tostada Salad Chicken or Carne Asada
Our Famous Pastrami Sandwich
Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Small Chili Cheese Fries
Tops Breakfast Burrito
Grilled Chicken Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings Large
Chicken Sandwich
Zucchini Sticks

Menu

Famous Breakfast Burritos
Basic Egg Burrito
Made with 3 California fresh eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack & cheddar cheese, all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla.
Tops Breakfast Burrito
Just like the basic egg burrito, with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
Chorizo & Egg Burrito
Our basic egg burrito with spicy chorizo.
Chili & Egg Burrito
Filled with our homemade chili, homestyle potatoes, jack & cheddar cheese.
Polish Sausage & Egg Burrito
A 1/4 lb. charbroiled Polish sausage, scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack & cheddar cheese.
Pastrami & Egg Burrito
Our warm flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack & cheddar cheese and our famous pastrami.
Steak and Egg Burrito
Grilled carne asada with scrambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, jack & cheddar cheese.

Breakfast Basics
3 Eggs Any Style
Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast.
Breakfast Plate
3 eggs, any style with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast.
Polish Sausage and Eggs
A 1/4 lb. charbroiled Polish sausage.
Rib Eye Steak and Eggs
Choice USDA rib eye steak grilled to perfection. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast.
Chorizo and Eggs Plate
3 eggs scrambled with our spicy chorizo. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast.
Classic Egg Sandwich
Made with 3 California fresh eggs on white toast, garnished with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and a touch of mayo.
Breakfast Sandwich
Just like our classic egg sandwich, with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
Pastrami and Egg Sandwich
Loaded with our famous pastrami, a local favorite.

Breakfast Tops Omelettes
3 Cheese Omelette
A classic – filled with American, jack & cheddar cheeses.
Tops Omelette
Our 3 cheese omelette with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
Chili Cheese Omelette
Need we say more? Our 3 cheese omelette filled with our homemade chili and diced onions.
The Denver Omelette
An American favorite – diced ham, bell peppers, onions and cheese.
The Greek Omelette
A family favorite – fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and feta cheese.
The Pastrami Omelette
Loads of our famous pastrami, 3 cheeses, caramelized onions and a slice of American cheese on top.

Morning Sides
Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Homestyle Potatoes
Toast
Choose from white, honey wheat, rye, sourdough, or good old English muffin.

Tops Charbroiled Burgers
Old Fashioned Hamburger
A classic – you can't go wrong with this 1!
Cheeseburger
Our old fashioned hamburger topped with American cheese. Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Natural hickory smoked bacon makes this burger unforgettable.
Avocado & Bacon Cheeseburger
Everything's better with avocado.
Chili Burger
Worth the mess – loaded with our famous homemade chili.
Chili Cheeseburger
A definite winner!
Tops Special
Our 1/4 lb. old fashioned, topped with famous pastrami, mustard and American cheese. The burger that is in a class all on its own!
BBQ Bacon Burger
1/2 lb. fresh ground Angus patty, onion rings, hickory smoked bacon, caramelized onions, jack cheese, herb mayo and tangy BBQ sauce on a gourmet bun.
Smokey Jalapeno Burger
1/2 lb. fresh ground Angus patty, crispy seasoned jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, tomato, avocado and Sriracha aioli on a gourmet bun.
Turkey Burger
All-natural fresh ground turkey served on a 7-grain wheat bun, topped with our special Dijonaise.
Turkey Cheeseburger
Topped with American cheese, this will satisfy any burger craving.
Garden Burger
Made with a savory blend of mushrooms, onions, whole grains, and low-fat cheese – served on our 7-grain wheat bun and topped with our special Dijonaise.
Garden Cheeseburger
You can't go wrong!
Jr. Hamburger
For the smaller appetites – a petite version of our Old Fashioned.
Jr. Cheeseburger
Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun.

Signature Sandwiches
The Sycamore Melt
Our famous pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and our homemade Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Our Famous Pastrami Sandwich
Slowly marinated in our special au jus piled high on a toasted French roll, with mustard and pickles.
Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
USDA choice – topped with grilled onions, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and mayo on a French roll.
The Reuben Sandwich
Our signature corned beef, topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and our homemade Thousand Island served on grilled rye bread.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Piled high on toasted rye bread and a touch of Dijon mustard.
Patty Melt
A diner favorite – add grilled onions if you like!
Charbroiled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Marinated in our family secret seasonings – served on our 7-grain wheat bun and topped with lettuce and tomato. Your choice of mayo or BBQ sauce.
Chipotle Turkey Sandwich
Oven roasted turkey, natural hickory smoked bacon, shredded romaine lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion and our special chipotle sauce served on a ciabatta bun.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
Thinly sliced turkey breast, served on toasted honey wheat, topped with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
The BLT Sandwich
Just like mom used to make – piled high with natural hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
The BLAT Sandwich
The California version with what else - avocado!
Fish Filet Sandwich
A breaded cod filet served on a toasted bun – topped with lettuce, tomato and our dill tartar sauce.
Classic Tuna Sandwich
A traditional version of the classic tuna salad. We start with all-white albacore tuna, crisp celery, dill pickles, a touch of mayo and our secret spices. Topped with lettuce and tomato on white toast.
Tuna Melt
Our classic tuna topped with melted American cheese and served on grilled sourdough.
Ham & Turkey Melt
Grilled tavern ham, thinly sliced turkey breast, fresh tomatoes, and our jack & cheddar blend all melted on grilled sourdough.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
What's not to love about this old-time favorite?
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Grilled ham makes this classic sandwich complete!

South of the Border Specials
Basic Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with homemade pinto beans, jack & cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo.
Classic Burrito
Choice of carne asada or grilled chicken breast, shredded lettuce, jack & cheddar cheese, and our pico de gallo all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Baja Burrito
Choice of carne asada or grilled chicken breast, pinto beans, Spanish rice, and our pico de gallo.
Chipotle Wrap
Choice of carne asada or grilled chicken breast, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, jack cheese and avocado dressed with our chipotle sauce.
Classic Taco
Seasoned ground beef filled in a crispy taco shell – topped with lettuce, tomato, jack & cheddar cheese.
Carne Asada Soft Taco
Grilled carne asada, shredded lettuce, tomato, jack & cheddar cheese, and our pico de gallo in a warm corn tortilla.
Chicken Soft Taco
Just like our carne asada soft taco – but with our special grilled chicken breast.
Fish Soft Taco
Our battered cod filet, shredded lettuce, fresh pico de gallo and our chipotle sauce.
Traditional Taquitos
2 hand-rolled taquitos filled with our shredded beef and served with our homemade guacamole.
Tops Quesadilla
Choice of carne asada or grilled chicken breast, grated Monterey Jack cheese and our pico de gallo.
Quesadilla
Loads of Monterey Jack cheese in our grilled flour tortilla.
Spanish Rice
Pinto Beans

Family Favorites
Crispy Chicken Strips
Crispy and juicy, just like the south makes ‘em! With coleslaw and your choice of homemade ranch or BBQ sauce.
Fish & Chips
Battered cod filet served with cole slaw and our homemade dill tartar sauce.
Hot Dog
Our 1/4 lb. all-beef hot dog, with mustard, relish & onions, sauerkraut on request.
Maxwell Street Polish Dog
1/4 lb. Polish sausage served on a hot dog bun with grilled onions and Dijon mustard.
LA Street Dog
1/4 lb. all-beef hot dog wrapped in hickory smoked bacon and topped with sauteed peppers and onions, diced tomato, cilantro and our roasted jalapeno-Sriracha aioli.
Chili Dog
Topped with our homemade chili, diced onions on request.
Chili Cheese Dog
Our 1/4 lb. all-beef hot dog, topped with homemade chili and loads of cheese.
Corn Dog
Deep fried in a sweet corn batter.
Chili Bowl
Our signature chili – top it with diced onions if you like. Add melted jack & cheddar cheese for an additional charge.

Tops Soups & Salads
House Salad
A generous blend of mixed greens, shredded red cabbage and carrots, Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, hard boiled egg, and garlic cheese croutons.
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
Our house salad topped with our tender grilled marinated chicken breast.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, gourmet croutons and our Caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Our Caesar salad topped with grilled marinated chicken breast.
Tops Tostada Salad
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of carne asada or marinated chicken breast, pinto beans, mixed greens, jack & cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and California avocado.
Classic Chef's Salad
Our house salad topped with tavern ham and sliced turkey breast.
Traditional Tuna Salad
Our all-white albacore tuna salad served on top of our house salad.
The Great Greek Salad
Crisp romaine, red onions, Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and pepperoncini served with our "family secret" Greek vinaigrette and grilled pita bread. Add grilled marinated chicken breast for an additional charge.
Cole Slaw
Classic cabbage salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made from scratch – we simmer our savory chicken broth, tortillas and spices. Topped with avocado, jack & cheddar cheese and crispy tortilla strips.

Signature Sides
French Fries
Made with Kennebec potatoes, our french fries are cut by hand daily.
Sweet Potato Fries
Small. Served with a side of our herb mayonnaise.
Onion Rings
Our onion rings are cut Texas-style, lightly breaded & seasoned.
Zucchini Sticks
Lightly breaded & seasoned with our secret spices. Served with a side of homemade ranch for dipping.
Chili Fries
Our hand-cut fries are topped with our homemade chili – diced onion on request.
Chili Cheese Fries
Our signature chili cheese fries are loaded with our jack & cheddar cheese blend.
Tater Tots
Chili Cheese Tater Tots
Topped with our homemade chili and loaded with our jack & cheddar cheese blend.

Fountain Specials
Soda
Choice of flavor.
Tangy Lemonade
Orange Bang
Horchata
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Jones Coffee
A Pasadena favorite!
Cold Brew Coffee
Milk
Bottled Water
Orange Juice

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Recent Reviews

If you are looking for quality food and taste that you can rely on look no further than the original tops in Pasadena. Hands-down, some of the best zucchini fries in the world and yes, the House ranch is simply divine. Everything here is good, but I stick to my guns and get the tostada salad almost every time if not, the Patty melt if not the chicken tortilla soup. It’s almost like they can’t miss!
October 2025
I've gone here lots of times in the past. Always had great burgers, fries and fried zucchini. Unfortunately, they changed their zucchini and I'm not a fan of it now.
But I would go back for the great burgers and fries!
October 2025
Update 10/14/25

Craving onions rings and knew just the spot. Didn’t get anything else this trip, but enjoyed every bite. They added ranch without asking and didn’t know I needed that in my life! Ketchup Is great too, but nice new twist for me!
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I wish I tried this place sooner. Everything I ate was fantastic. Not your typical burger stand, which was what I was expecting. Onion rings were the real stand out for me, cause I just haven’t...
October 2025

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The Original Tops

3838 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-4412