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Tip Top Meats: Restaurant Reviews

6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-438-2620
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Ranked #2 of 164 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: $0 - $20
Cuisines: Barbecue, Delicatessen, German, Steakhouse
Good for: Families with children, Outdoor seating, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Outdoor seating, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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palm desert ca
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35 reviews 35 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Don't go if you're not really hungry”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

The portions are huge, hot and delicious and the food never fails to please. Ordering and serving are cafeteria style and the lines are often long, but the wait is worth it, All varieties of meat, potatoes and cabbage, on a huge menu high on the wall. I have never been there for breakfast, but I'm sure it is as memorable as lunch and dinner. Plus the place has the most well stocked European grocery I have ever seen.

  • Visited August 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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London
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Fantastic breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

Was recommended to have breakfast here by a local and was not disappointed. Generous servings - almost too much. Very friendly, pleasant and helpful staff. Good well cooked food. Huge range of different European and World foods in the deli. Very reasonable prices. The number of regulars tell you how good this place is. Go here for breakfast - its great..

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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San Marcos
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“Great Lunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Typically I like to go in for breakfast or the "steak and stein" dinner but today I was meeting a buddy there for lunch. I had the Big John's burger special. It's the first time I have had their burger and I don't know where you can get a burger combo at this price ($6.47 with tax). The burger was cooked perfectly with a slightly crispy exterior. You get all the fixin's with the burger and on the table they have Dijon mustard as well as standard condiments. The bun was excellent and I opted for a salad instead of fries. The salad is the same side salad they serve with dinners and it was a pretty good portion for lunch. Something else I took note of: the ketchup they serve there is very good, it's not one of the standard grocery brands and I forgot to ask if they sell in their market. I have been going to Tip Tops for almost 15 years and thought it was really good for breakfast and dinner, but I think I will now have it on my lunch places as well.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Las Salinas, Rivas, Nicaragua
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“If you like meat like I do, you won't go anywhere else”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Need some meat? Take pride in your BBQing? Only enjoy quality meat? Then why would you go anywhere else to buy your stuff. Tip top has the best meat, and their dry rub...oh dear, that stuff is the bomb!

Their meat is always quality and their groceries are all specialty items. If you value your meat you wouldn't go anywhere else.

I can't speak much for the restaurant as I have never eaten there.

But the grocery shopping is amazing.

Meat...it's whats for dinner.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Carlsbad, California
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40 restaurant reviews
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44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“Best Meat Around”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

I like to go here when getting something special for holidays. Meals here are also good and reasonably priced.

Visited December 2012
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