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Tip Top Meats
German Restaurant, Butcher, and Deli$$$$
Carlsbad
"Great German deli."(2 Tips)
"It says on their profile that the food is cheap."(6 Tips)
"The schnitzel is huge and great!"(3 Tips)
"... meats like Osso bucco (lamb shank), rabbit, duck, & venison"(2 Tips)
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- breakfast food
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- Reuben sandwiches
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Karen ChiangJuly 18, 2016French dip on French roll and Reuben on sourdough were both very good. Sauerkraut was excellent. Def one of the best delis I've been to in SD. AND they've got Hawaiian Portuguese sausage for sale!Upvote5Downvote
Steak & Stein: Top Sirloin (medium rare) w/ caramelized onions, mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli, green salad, dinner roll, stein of local pale ale. $12. Unreal.Upvote6Downvote
Absolutely love this place for seafood, meat, and delicious German food.
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Cyndi Fenicle BrundegeOctober 7, 2014I had the sirloin and my hubby had the stuffed pork chop. Way more food than I could eat. But it was very good and cheap.
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Alice CanoSeptember 3, 2017Hot Reuben and French dip sandwiches are great! Be prepared for large portions. About $9 for the sandwich and fries.UpvoteDownvote
Christine LeMay 13, 2013Its a german deli and market. I got a german special. Forgot what it was called but not too bad. Go if u like german food or some good deli meats. Next time ill try a one of their sandwiches.Upvote1Downvote
Linda BJanuary 6, 2021Great place. Lots of German specialty foods. Meat is a little pricey but top notch!UpvoteDownvote
Cale ThatoneguyJuly 5, 2016Prime rib us good, they give you more than 1 slice. But the medium rare was a little more medium but still good.UpvoteDownvote- Wander LustMarch 13, 2015Great food. Inexpensive and large portions. No wonder the meats are good because they own a butcher shop.UpvoteDownvote
- MuddyAugust 9, 2014They carry hard to find meats like Osso bucco (lamb shank), rabbit, duck, & venisonUpvoteDownvote
- Tom HarnishAugust 20, 2012Standing rib pork roast for 10, with little white hats on each bone ? No problem, less than $25 (we'd guessed ~$50). Man was it good!UpvoteDownvote
Come for breakfast! You can't beat Big Johns breakfast for $7. It will fill you up for the day. Breakfast from 630am to 1100amUpvote2Downvote
Outstanding German food and great beer selection! It's the only place I can find my favorite beer, Banana Bread beer by Wells.UpvoteDownvote- elmoalso@gmail.com YunkApril 25, 2021You want to get your meat on? This is where you want to start.UpvoteDownvote
Tom MMay 20, 2013Great local place. Hugh portions. Very reasonably priced. Servers were very nice.UpvoteDownvote
- John GaltSeptember 3, 2013Great German deli. Have a beer and a brisket. Or Wiener schnitzel.UpvoteDownvote
If you are going to dine in there id suggest a sweater... all the fridges make it pretty chillyUpvoteDownvote
Steak and a stein is $9.89, and you can pick your steak. Like bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Yeah.UpvoteDownvote
Leanne AbeSeptember 19, 2013Don't come here for a fast meal. To go orders take just as much time as regular meals. Which is a long time.UpvoteDownvote- Best selection of German beer in town. Decent number of UK beers, too.UpvoteDownvote
- Li LuJuly 3, 2021It says on their profile that the food is cheap. It is anything but cheap.UpvoteDownvote
Dan HJune 12, 2019The portion was huge but Holsteiner Schnitzel was dry and didn’t have much flavor.
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Paul CambilargiuOctober 19, 2011More dinner items on the "backside" menu near ordering station & 2.99 beer!UpvoteDownvote
Doug CaldwellDecember 2, 2011Large portions served plan for leftovers, outside patio for seatingUpvoteDownvote- Try the Ox Tail soup when available.Upvote1Downvote
- Li LuJuly 3, 2021Horrible. The food is gross and the staff are entitled, dishevled, and extremely rude. I'd rather eat a hot dog at 7-11 than eat at this place. I hope they go out of business.UpvoteDownvote
San Diego ReaderOctober 6, 2010Named a TOP PICK in the Reader's 2010 Restaurant Issue Read moreUpvote2Downvote
Gilbert LewApril 12, 2011Call your order in ahead of time and it will be waiting for you.UpvoteDownvote
- Doug WJuly 20, 2017Food was okay but didn't live up to the hype. But good sized portions for the price.UpvoteDownvote
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Tip Top Meats
6118 Paseo del Norte (At Palomar Airport Rd)
Carlsbad, CA 92011
United States
Carlsbad, CA 92011
United States
Stop in for the freshest cuts. We have a full-service butcher...(Show more)
Closed until 6:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PM
(760) 438-2620
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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"Wear a jacket and bring an umbrella if the weather is less than perfect. It gets chilly by the sea, even in summer."
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