After visiting the Carlsbad Flower Fields, my husband and I and the couple we were vacationing with were looking for a hearty breakfast. I'd read about this place and I loved eating here. You order at a deli counter and find a place to sit while your food is prepared. Portions were very generous and the quality of the meats... more

Waste of time and money. Over rated. We paid for our food and waited, then waited some more. After around 25 minutes and asking for it several times, finally they gave us our food. The main part that was supposed to be hot/warm was cold. Fries were hot, but the main dish was cold. Overall the experience was such that... more

I stopped by for dinner while on travel (I live in Virginia) on the advice of my work colleagues from the local area who highly recommended Tip Top. One of them spent many years in Germany and knows good German food. As a German from Chicago who knows good food, Tip Top is top notch. I ate the sausage platter... more

The food is good and somewhat of a "hometown atmosphere" which is friendly. This is not the #2 restaurant in Carlsbad though and not sure how that ranking has been given. If you want more of a "local's hangout" where the prices are reasonable and the food is pretty good this can be the spot. If you are looking for... more

Great Grocery store. I didn't like the restaurant food at all more

best deli. more

Best butcher in North County! And the beer selection is outstanding. more

Best Lunch Deal in Carlsbad. Big John Special (burger) with a drink and fries for under $5! Tasty too! more

Having only been a patron of TipTop for a few months or so, I am very late to the party! This is one of the best dining values anywhere. Tell me anywhere else in a metropolitan area (casinos excluded) one can get a tasty bacon wrapped Filet Mignon, 2 sides (Sauer Kraut, Red Beets, Mashed Potatoes, Fries, etc.) and a... more