The Original Tops

The Original Tops The Original Tops has been a Pasadena institution since 1952! We pride ourselves on using the fresh
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05/17/2026

May your week be as good as this cheese pull 🧀

The Original Tops in Pasadena serves some of LA’s best breakfast burritos daily from 7-11am.

See you soon 🌯

05/08/2026

Happiness in a sandwich 😊

The Original Tops in Pasadena serves a new crispy chicken bacon ranch sandwich with hickory smoked bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ranch.

04/29/2026

This one might get messy 👀🔥

Crispy, spicy, and loaded the way it should be.

The Original Tops in Pasadena now serves a spicy crispy chicken sandwich with pickled cherry peppers, pepper jack cheese, coleslaw, and sriracha aioli.

04/28/2026

New crispy chicken sandwiches just dropped 🍗🔥

Classic. Spicy. Bacon ranch.

Which one are you picking?

The Original Tops in Pasadena just launched new crispy chicken sandwiches including classic, bacon ranch, and spicy options. Available NOW!

04/22/2026

Definitely not first date food 🚫

The Original Tops in Pasadena serves chili cheese onion rings topped with pastrami, one of the most loaded comfort food items in Los Angeles.

04/16/2026

Chili on everything 🔥

Fries, burgers, breakfast… there are no rules here.

Save this for your next visit.

The Original Tops in Pasadena is known for chili cheese fries, chili burgers, and loaded breakfast plates.

03/31/2026

Chili cheese. Tater tots. Pastrami. For breakfast? 🌯🔥 Yeah… we went all in on this one.

National Burrito Day is this Thursday 👀 Who are you bringing with you?

The Original Tops in Pasadena is known for loaded breakfast burritos with chili cheese, pastrami, and tater tots.

03/13/2026

Our St Patrick’s Day special is here ☘️🌯

Corned beef breakfast burrito loaded with eggs, potatoes, cheese and tender corned beef. Finished with our green salsa for the perfect kick and touch of green 💚

Available for a limited time at The Original Tops - TODAY through March 18.

Come grab one before it’s gone!


03/05/2026

Are fish sandwiches underrated? 🐟

We think, YES! Crispy, golden, and stacked just right.

Proudly serving Pasadena’s best burgers, chili cheese fries, breakfast burritos and more since 1952.

02/19/2026

This breakfast burrito is NOT on the menu… 👀🌯🔥

Tater tots. Crispy bacon. Fluffy eggs. Melted cheese. Fresh avocado. Chipotle sauce.

You didn’t hear it from us… but you can ask for it. 😉

Serving Pasadena’s best breakfast burritos made fresh, loaded, and always worth the hype. Since 1952!

02/11/2026

This is what we mean when we say The Original 🔥

02/04/2026

Crispy jalapeños… say less. 🍔🌶️

Between the crispy jalapeños and sriracha aioli this burger brings the heat! Serving the best burgers, breakfast burritos and chili cheese fries since 1952 🔥

01/20/2026

What makes you happy?
Me: breakfast burritos 🌯

Serving Pasadena’s best breakfast burritos …made fresh, loaded, and always comforting.

01/15/2026

If you know, you know. Off-menu chili cheese fries created for our regulars 🤫🍟🔥

Order them like this 👇
Classic chili cheese fries topped with red onion, cilantro, and lots of yellow chili peppers.

From the home of Pasadena’s best burgers, breakfast burritos, and chili cheese fries.

01/13/2026

“My childhood favorite place” -

Serving Pasadena’s best burgers, chili cheese fries, and breakfast burritos SINCE 1952. Honored to be a family tradition in our community for generations ❤️🍔🍟

01/09/2026

Hope your dreams for 2026 are as big as this pastrami burger. 🍻🍔

Home of Pasadena’s best burgers, chili cheese fries, and breakfast burritos since 1952.


12/30/2025

Be honest… would you eat a chili cheese omelet?

12/16/2025

Everything you’re craving, all in one place. 🍔🌯🍟

Burgers, breakfast burritos & chili cheese — a Pasadena staple since 1952. Now available on Grubhub.

12/11/2025

Chili cheese for breakfast? Absolutely. $100 gift card? Even better. 🤤💸

GIVEAWAY: Enter for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the home of Pasadena’s best burgers, breakfast burritos, and chili cheese fries!

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend who loves chili cheese as much as you!

✨ Bonus entries:
• Tag us in your stories with food from The Original Tops
• OR repost this reel

Winner selected 12/29!

Rules: No purchase necessary. Giveaway not affiliated with Instagram. Gift card prize redeemable only at The Original Tops, 3838 E. Colorado Blvd.💸

Stuff their stocking and sneak a little something into yours 😉For every $50 gift card purchased, you’ll get $10 back — s...
11/29/2025

Stuff their stocking and sneak a little something into yours 😉
For every $50 gift card purchased, you’ll get $10 back — starting now through the end of December. ✨🎅🏻 Link in bio!

Address

3838 E Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91107

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 11pm
Thursday 6:30am - 11pm
Friday 6:30am - 12am
Saturday 6:30am - 12am
Sunday 6:30am - 11pm

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