The Original Tops, Pasadena
5 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend The Original Tops, and some name the Pasadena stand. One names its chili as their top pick and says the tots are even better than the fries, one calls it a top-tier basic cheeseburger, and one names the bacon avocado burger as a favorite.
Address
The Original Tops, 3838 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Cheeseburger
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/keeplurking996 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024taste
Calls this Pasadena burger stand's chili the top pick; says the fries are good and the tots even better.
- Recommendsu/zombipigeon in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Answers the favorite LA burger question by naming this Pasadena spot.
- Recommendsu/dhv503 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Names the bacon avocado burger here as a regular-burger favorite.
- Recommendsu/john133435 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025taste
Thinks Tops in Pasadena makes a top-tier basic, tasty cheeseburger.
- Recommendsu/VizualAbstract4 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Includes Top's on their list of favorites.
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