Not all diners are created equal, especially in New Jersey.

There are, however, certain characteristics that a diner must have before even being considered for "best" status.

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For example, a diner menu that is not at least ten pages long can not be considered the best.

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Diner menus should have at least 30 pages (front and back) and feature at least 400 items.

One of those items must be disco fries.

Sure, those who are not true New Jerseyians may look at the plate with a puzzled look, but there's just something about that unique combo of fries, brown gravy, and mozzarella that hits the spot every time.

It can't be the best if a diner doesn't feature homemade baked goods.

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Photo by David Holifield on Unsplash
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How hypnotizing is spinning diner bakery case?

5-layer cakes, pies of all kinds, and freshly made cannolis and eclairs.

Sure, one slice of diner cake is enough to feed your whole party, but who wants to share?

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The brave people at Love Food took on the task of recognizing the best diner in every state and choosing one New Jersey diner as king.

I was sure it would be Americana Diner in Shrewsbury or even Summit Diner.

Where is the best diner in New Jersey?

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Tops is tops.

Congratulations to Tops Diner in Harrison, which was named the best in New Jersey by Love Food.

We like consistency and tradition in New Jersey, and that's what Tops is all about.

Customers have always raved about the food since 1942.

That doesn't mean the eatery hasn't evolved, though.

They now have a DJ spinning on Friday and Saturday nights.

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