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    Tops Cafe

    3.3 (58 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, New American
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Their homemade Rolls with butter are yummy!
    Nina Z.

    We didn't have Reservations, but that's ok because we immediately sat down at any open table. Atmosphere was nice, lots of people come here to eat after church on Sundays. Waitress was sweet, attentive and quick; providing Excellent Service. I ordered an iced tea to drink and their Baked Chicken with carrots and sweet yams for my sides. We waited maybe 10 mins to receive our food, so we got it quickly! The BAKED CHICKEN was Slap-Yo-Mama GOOD! I got a Whole Chicken that was cut in half & magically Baked to perfection. The meat literally falls off the Bone! It was delicious! Both sides were scrumptious too. The carrots were seasoned and cooked to tenderness. The sweet yams were also spiced and seasoned just right, I Loved These! In conclusion, I will be going back to Tops Cafe when I'm in the area again. I give them a B+ overall. **The Baked Chicken and the Yams are definitely served on SUNDAY's** Check their website to see what their Special Menu Items are & the Days they are available to plan your trip accordingly.

    Everything was good, including the food, service and atmosphere such an amazing time.

    Tops Cafe- Dallas

    My first time at Tops Cafe'! Let's put it in the "What's the name of that place with the Good?" Met with family to have breakfast ordered the fried Catfish. Yes I said fish for breakfast with hash browns and grits. I didn't have to order extra crispy, didn't need hot sauce, mustard, pickles, onion or bread. All was needed was my hands and mouth. It was the best fried catfish I have had in a restaurant. They have daily specials and I hear the deserts are irresistible. Sorry no picture of the fish, I dug in before I knew it. Check it out, you won't be dissatisfied.

    Pancake, cheese eggs, catfish, hashbrowms, coffee, wheat toast and water
    Rachelle B.

    My Mom and Uncle frequent this spot, so I decided to give it a try. The pancake was great. The catfish is highly seasoned. The eggs were a little weird in a way I can quite put my finger on. The hashbrowns were good and the coffee a lil over done. I would still go back because they have such a diverse menu. They are definitely worth a try.

    Chicken Fried Chicken Meals

    Great service and good delicious, all your money worth! Great restaurant, big plates as well in oak Cliff heart!

    Kevin J.

    Popped in around 8:45 this morning, looking for breakfast. Most restaurants in the area served Mexican food and wanted something different. Love the old time feel of this diner. I am sure there have been a million eggs served at this place. Ordered the Tops Omelette with a side of oatmeal. Oatmeal was good, filling. Included raisins, brown sugar and milk on the side. Usually I run into very sticky clumpy oatmeal in these situations. But it was very good consistency. The omelette, WOW! Very good. Very filling. Lots of melted cheese. Great flavor, would definitely order it again.

    Dirty sticky floor
    Lemme B.

    Place is dirty and smells weird. The bathrooms are disgusting and the floors everywhere are sticky, if it's not regularly cleaned in the dining area and the bathroom you know the kitchen is nasty. The food was okay, I had chicken and waffles., it looked good but the chicken had no seasonings or flavor, what I can't get over is how dirty the place was. I wouldn't recommend this place to eat, there are other cafes/diners in this area that serve the same kind of thing that your feet don't stick to the floor:

    Breakfast Combo B3

    First visit was great. Second visit, they were very busy and short staffed. The food was still very good. Now for the negative and see this often. The restrooms were horrendous! No soap, hot water or paper towels. Also very dirty! Will likely return, but avoid the restrooms!

    DeQuilla H.

    My breakfast from Tops was "easy like Sunday morning". I must admit the fried pork chops are still on my mind. Customer service was good. Despite a small language barrier and having to flip on my Spanish, my waitress was quick, attentive and sweet. Coffee was nothing more than a cup of foldgers! A little disappointing when I rely on a good cup or 3 before I eat. I had a hard time deciding what to eat but don't let that discourage you. The menu is very simple, I'm complex. The fried pork chops were extremely tasty. Slightly crunchy and perfectly moist. Combined with cheesy eggs scrambled and hash browns, my breakfast was a delight. Sampled the migos entree as well and it's definitely a plate of interest! But don't pass up that chop...

    Don't know what they thought but this a hamburger patty floured and deep fried to look like a steak.

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    This place is a Great place to eat some good Soul food cooking & My Wife & I number 1 places to eat!!!!

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    I'm addicted to chicken fried chicken with brown gravy. The cheese cake is so delicious it makes you want to slap your grandma!

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    I have eaten breakfast here for years. Love their omelets and the breakfast tacos. Lunch is good but not great

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    Not bad of a place - small mom & pop place. The staff is friendly and the food is homemade like. The banana pudding is pretty delicious.

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