We wouldve had a better experience had the customer service been better. We were dining in and apparently they had some roof construction going on just above the table my kids wanted to sit at. After sitting for about 5mins or so we noticed dust and dirt was falling from the ceiling above us so we picked everything up and moved tables, after I went to the counter they didnt seem concerned about the dirt and dust falling from their ceiling and didnt even block off the table this was happening at. They even didnt seem to be concerned with our health and safety. They didnt apologize and then extremely pettilily filled our beverages to the exact place our drinks were filled at when I went to inform them about the dirt & dust falling all over us, our things and in our drinks. Sucks because the steak was pretty decent.

A local favorite where they sell European groceries, meats, desserts, and serve good quality meat-and-potato kind of German dishes and sandwiches in huge portions at very, very reasonable prices.The place has been around for a long time and the decor shows it’s age. However, a loyal customer base does not mind and you’ll always see a line at the single counter register where you order from.

Old World European butcher/deli/grocery/restaurantNice cuts of meats, authentic European groceries, nice deli.Came here for take out of #2 breakfast: 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, choice of 1 meat (mine bratwurst) $6.98.Home made apple strudel, 1 good size piece, $3.00All pretty good.Surprise theres no indoor mandate on masks here in Carlsbad area AND practically no one wears mask. Wow, thought pandemic is still present.Holy moly, on a different visit got the prime rib roast (only after 4pm on Fri, Sat, Sun) $16.99+tx. Include 2 sides and a soup.2 pieces of half inch roast!! And a huge rib bone

Highly recommend. Great food. Steak are husband’s favorite. I love beef ribs/pork ribs.Update the menu. 2021/09

It is quite unusual. It is a store that carries Top choice meats and items that you wont find in standard stores. The restaurant is outstanding and delicious.

Super friendly staff. Highly recommend the prime rib dinner.

Stopped by on a Costco run and boy I’m glad I did. With a plethora of meats and meals to choose from, I went with a French dip with Swiss chee & a side of fry. The roast beef was tender & tasty while the bread perfectly complimented the dank dipping sauce. I f I wasn’t working, I would have ordered 5 of the more than epic German beers to choose from. In the words of the governator, I’ll be back 🤙

Had Sauerbraten with sauerkraut and red dill cabbage. Husband had holsteiner schnitzel topped with an egg, and German potato salad.

Been coming here for years. Cant beat the prices. $5 for a beer and brat after 4 pm. French dip sandwich with fries is $8.99 and its delicious. Burger and fries $7.99- yummy! Lots of authentic German food too. Super casual restaurant- order at the counter. Lots of great specialty items in their market. Meat selection is excellent.

We love this place! Nice German store with many selections you cant find elsewhere and also has a restaurant and deli. Great food and selection of meats to take home like all cuts of beef, including tomahawk steaks. The service today was a little slow, but they were busy and short staffed so of course giving them kuddos. Check this place out.

The food was the good as always. But they were out of several choices..short ribs. and dinner salads. Ect

Tip Top Meats is the place we used to go before we went to visit my Omi, best Bienenstich Ive ever had.🥰

Tip Top Meats is an old-fashioned community restaurant/market. They are engaged in the community, care about their customers, and have excellent food and service. I highly recommend them.

Cool place fir authentic German Danish foods and a friendly staff and a great burger

First the potatoes were just pieces of whatever. Cold and not seasoned.(Didnt eat them)Second the eggs were NOT scrambled and they were cold.The best thing was the sausage. Could have been alittle hotter.The store is nice with alot of meats,chrese and breads.I would have gotten deli meats but, they only had one lady working and there was 5 people before me.Went ahead and Had Lunch there as well. Being that its St.Patricks Day🍀Corned Beef & Cabbage DinnerIt was okay😀

Always have great meal there! So happy that they survived and continue to shine! They let you seat on every other table inside and staff all wear masks.Big John and Octoberfest were yummy and the portion is huge to feed 4 of us.

This is one of those hidden gems in San Diego county. Its a small grocery store. Its one of the last true butcher shops in the county. Its a wonderful German restaurant and deli.It is stocked with great European brews and wines.The restaurant prices cannot be meet for the high quality of food that you get. There is often a line especially for breakfast.Theres an excellent staff who make sure food is served hot and w a smile.The butcher shop has choice and prime cuts and will deliver you what you are looking for. And talk about sausages . . . Anything you desire can be found hereI go here at least once every two weeks if not more often.

Food is fabulous. Portions huge. Flavors are like exceptionally good home cooking. Great selections. Great prices. Market behind restaurant is magnificent with unique and highest quality meats, chicken - all you can think of. Worth a trip to see the market.

Wow, so glad we found this place while on vacation. Lunch was delicious and the market had all the foods I enjoyed as a child in Germany. friendly staff. Great quality meats as well

Went for the 1st time this week. I had a Reubens and it was absolutely delicious! The sandwich was enough for lunch and dinner.Will definitely be back !Bravo 👏

Great place for eating and shopping for European style food. There is a order counter for dining, a butcher shop with lots of meats of different kinds, and a store with different types of goodies. Fresh meats and frozen meats in coolers. Friendly staff.

No salads even though on the menu. Ordered a lettuce wrap burger with bacon. Only choices are medium well and well. Got no lettuce wrap burger. The buns were good though. The burger seemed seasoned like meatloaf which was tasty but not juicy. Cold fries when brought to table.

Came into this restaurant after shopping at Costco. Food is good, but the customer service could use some improvement. I ordered a Turkey club sandwich and was abruptly corrected by the cashier “Nicki” because I did not specify it was a half sandwich during my initial order. What was irritating about her remark was that she was able to easily cancel the order and input it again. Her attitude was unnecessary and I won’t be returning again here with my family.

Delicious old world recipes.Great selection of meats, I mean where else can you find lamb and alligator? And the various sausages, holy mole! Be careful, this place gets busy for a good reason: international flavors.

Went there for the 1st time and I was pleasantly surprised by the results. from the outside it looks a little dingy and outdated and there is a huge parking lot with almost. no cars in it. then you go inside and it is a full 180. staff was friendly and prices were great and they offer a larger variety of merchandise and a little eatery too that was phenomenal

If you like German and American food this is the place to come to. Great service, prices and food.

I found this place by accident while on a walk. They have a great meat counter full of fresh meats and deli meats and cheeses. What rated a 5 star was they had Lebanon bologna. You can hardly ever find it anywhere in the West. I spent $50 before I left.They have a full service restaurant specializing in German foods. I havent tried the restaurant, yet, but, I will before my vacation is over.

Their pretzels was very dry and terrible. The staff are not very friendly and their goods/ products are super crazy expensive.

Always a treat. Great simple food for a great value.

Id give zero stars if I could. The staff at the restaurant are nothing but rude and self entitled. I understand alot of places are short staffed but that does not give anyone the right to be mean to customers wanting to spend their hard earned money at their establishment.

The very best butcher shop in North San Diego County. This is the place to get the freshest meats and choose from an amazing selection. The store offers hard to find German imports and the beer selection is vast. The restaurant has a dated decor but the food is amazing. For a unique experience, check it out.

Nothing better than truth in advertising!I had the beef dip sandwich and it was one of the Top beef dips I have ever eaten!My wife had a burger and it was thick and juicy, she loved it!The staff is super friendly and helpful.Very cool German town theme (Im wondering if there was at one time a connection between this and the Windmill architecture of building on the other side of Palomar Airport road.Desserts are really good too.The store was full of European charm and food items.Absolutely on the “Must stop” list if you are in the area.Price was fair at under $20 for lunch too!

Looking for a hearty breakfast? This is the place to go. The Big John’s plate is HUGE and they will bring you extra bacon, sausage, if you are still hungry. There is a German deli counter and a great market selection of hard to find items from Germany and Europe. On premises, they have a butcher with fresh cuts of meats. I usually bring home bratwurst and currywurst!

Great place for an affordable, ample breakfast. Pork link sausage and bacon are well-seasoned with premium meats. Get the Big Johns plate if you want a hearty breakfast. I asked for eggs fried over-medium and they hit the mark. The staff here are authentically friendly.

Yummy and mostly authentic

My wife are vacationing and we always look for good food to make our trips more memorable. She picked up the local flyer and found and AD for this butcher shop/deli. She pointed out that they have a eat in option and a steak & stein special ($14.98 for sirloin and $15.98 for fillet). We decided to try it for dinner one night and were surprisingly delighted. The meal includes a steak, large frothy stein of beer, with broccoli or sauerkraut ( I thought I had eat sauerkraut before but man was I wrong, incredible) soup or salad, baked potato, mashed or potato salad and a dinner roll. We both opted for the fillet which was cooked to perfection. The quality of the meat was better that what I have had a Capitol Grill or Ruth Chris etc... During our visit they were low on the draught selection so they allowed me to pick a bottle of German beer! Beyond the food I completely admire that a family owned business is providing an amazing experience and not looking to gouge the customers. There are very few places left in this country that place family value over greed. The atmosphere is quaint like a German inn and you will most likely find it hard not to purchase something in the deli on your way out the door. They have an incredible German beer selection that are priced appropriately and can be consumed while you eat if you choose to stay a little longer. The great family atmosphere makes this pace an ideal location to bring your family. They also offer breakfast & lunch as well. I am sure that they quality of those items are top notch as well. Do yourself a favor and stop in for real California experience. You wont be sorry!

Great food and service at the restaurant and then an excellent market for European goods, as well as a full service meat and deli counter. Additionally have an amazing selection of beers and wines.

Wonderful, unique place. Great value in their meals....quality and price.

Great food! Get the steak sandwich you wont regret it! Also has a store inside that sells authentic and imported items from Sweden 🥰

Weve been coming here for 15+ years. Besides prices increased, nothing has changed. Still delicious. Still yummy!!

Wonderful slice or German and European culture, food, and beverages. Pick your meat, have them cook it, pick your sides and enjoy a large feast. I had the ribeye and it was perfectly cooked. Great family run business that I highly recommend. A jewel here in Carlsbad - frankly anywhere. Serving sizes are large while prices are more than reasonable.

Greatest place to go for the best meal be it breakfast lunch or dinner and find that awesome chunk of meat that usually only found there like my favorite Lebanon Bologna! Pick your steak out and cook it and add meal!

Great place. Food was excellent and shopping selection is massive

We had lamb shank and Pork shank, both were delicious with good price.

If you leave this place hungry, its your own fault. Portions here are giant and the food is good.

I called and the meat department guy said “I’m with a customer” heard him go through many customers and was left on call. I simply just wanted to know if y’all sell Brisket and Pork Shoulder. 😔

The ONLY reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because of ONE employee. There was a young woman of extremely short stature and slender who was being SO UNPROFESSIONAL today, that she just about made me lose my appetite. In front of EVERYONE in the long line to eat at the restaurant, she scolded the cooks several times as if they were children. We figured she must be the owners daughter or something because a regular employee probably would not have the audacity to speak to fellow coworkers that way. It was so horrible and disturbing to witness. It made people sitting at the tables feel very uncomfortable, since we could hear her loud reprimands throughout the place. If I were one of the cooks, I would probably be making a lot of mistakes because the way she was talking to them, I know would make me nervous and on edge. All the other employees were very kind and attentive. Great food and products. Highly recommend, but without the disgusting behavior of that one employee.

They make their potatoe salad in heaven and bring it down for all to enjoy, huge German market with everything you need, my German friends showed this place to me and introduced me to many new items, amazing prices and now this place is one of our favorite places to go to even though its about 35 minutes away from home. Well worth the drive!

Denver omlet. Been coming here since 1994. Still the same great food! Its become a tradition to eat here while visiting southern California. My kids love the pancakes and the french toast is amazing!

Thee best quality bar none. The meat counter is crazy good. Lots to chose from.

Kind of crowded for a weekday, but nice selection of meats and cheeses.

Prime Rib Dinner was Excellent!! Great Price😀Staff was Friendly as well.

Horrible. Save your $$$ and eat somewhere else. The food used to be fantastic. Its gross now and the staff are entitled, dishevled, and extremely rude. If you like waiting in line for cold and stale food only to be yelled at by someone who looks as though they havent bathed in a week, then enjoy. If not, there are LOTS of better restaurants. Id rather eat a hot dog at 7-11 than eat at this place. I hope they go out of business.

Excellent European deli with many options of different kind of canned and jarred foods and sauces. And if course a great selection of meat from the butcher. Great selection of sausages and deli meats and many different cuts off steak. And they have a restaurant with very reasonable prices and huge portions. Staff could not be nicer out more friendly, either. Its like walking back in time to your local store where people are happy to see you and look forward to hearing you right! Really a great all around place that you should check out. The steak and sausage prices are not cheap but either is the quality. Tasty!

Was recommended for their tri tip. Didnt disappoint

First time coming here. First glance meat looks amazing. Staff was very friendly. Cooked the steaks and these were the most tender ribeyes Ive ever had. By far the freshest meat Ive had in the state of California. Only reason why Im giving them four stars is because the prices were higher than I would expect. Despite the prices I will most definitely be going back. Keep up the good work guys.

This place has a ton of 5 stars for a reason. Check it out if you REALLY wanna know why. You wont be disappointed. Fyi ..sometimes there can be a wait.

Awesome as always. Great breakfast and the Market is fantastic

My familys traditional butcher shopGreat breakfast place for the big john breakfast.Nice place to get a thick ribeye cut, or any meat really...let the butcher be your guide, you can trust these guys.Their bratwurst is my favorite sausage of all time!Only place I know that serves beer with breakfast and also has a nice selection of German wine and beer, and other European delicacies.Huge variety of liver and hard to find animal parts

Yummy Yummy Good for my Tummy.. German Deli . and More. And More . And More.. you name it They have it. do stop. And bring a Quality Ice Chest if your on the road.

I love this place! The owner is old but still kicking and always hangs out at the store. They have great Tri tip and its always fun to experiment with some of the foreign foods they offer here.

I came here to celebrate my Grandma’s birthday and ordered the coleslaw. At first I didn’t prefer it because it was different than what I’m used to. Then as I’m digging in to take a bite I find this. Originally thought it was a piece of hair then I took it out and figured out it was a piece of metal.

We go here twice per calendar year for pork hocks, pork butt roast, and chops! They also have a very quaint little restaurant in the back as well as food you can order from a deli its an amazing place!

Good quality products, restaurant so-so. Kaiserhof in SD is much better.

Good food. Good prices. Fun casual place to eat at either as a couple or in a group.

Great tasting food! The potatoes in particular were seasoned perfectly! There is so much I want to try so I will definitely be going back! They also had a lot of different items from Germany and some items from the Netherlands! Reminds me of being there!

Wish the restaurant deli was more clean. Dishes are water spotty and sometimes you can find old food spots and fingerprints. Also, wayyyy too much Fox news here. TVs dont belong in the dining area. Definitely a pro fear mongering managed restaurant. Staff are great, short but friendly. Food is amazing.

Huge selection of lunch choices - large potions at reasonable prices. Very busy so others like it too. Great grocery selection that Ill spend more time in next trip.

Always great destination for those German delicacies you cant find anywhere else. Great staff too!

They have just about every kind of deli meat and cheese there is in their store portion. Our sandwiches in their restaurant were huge and also very tasty. The leftovers made a nice lunch the next day. Ate on the patio. The Flower Fields are nearby. Free view if you drive to the area just above the fields and just below Legoland. Same road as used to get to the Making of Music museum. Enjoy 😉

Food was awful!!! I ordered the prime rib and after the third bite, I couldnt finish it. Meat had an odd oder to it as though the meat was spoiled. Later on at home, I have this terrible stomach pain. Will never eat there again. I suggest you dont either.

Great breakfast, going to come back and try dinner!

Staple in San Diego area. Old school German butchery. Lots of unique items. You can also grab lunch or dinner from their kitchen!

We have lunch here when we visit the outlets nearby. Their portions are gigantic and hearty (e.g. I got not one but one and a half BLT sandwich!). The atmosphere is very casual and some of the seats in the back are a little tight. Their red cabbage sauerkraut and potato salad are good!The store is fun to look around but a little bit pricey.

If you want to wait 40 min in line. 40 min for your food and you dont mind if its cold.... Then this is the place for you. Mask up and enjoy this frustratingly slow servers who wont visit your table to see if you need anything... Ever.

Very unique and tasty foods. Made fast and pretty cheap!

One line to order but they get it done. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Good menu and great food. Big portions with reasonable prices. 👍

Their meats are excellent. But, you do have to pay more for the quality. Lots of different items you dont find in other places. Many German sauces and mixes. The restaurant is also very good. Currently they only have take out.

Best place ever. Best fresh meat counter. All sorts of special types of food and cheese and bread and everything. Great restaurant in there as well. Have had a fresh roast beef sandwich. Was so so delish. German potatoes salad was amazing. Always come here. Best place.

Great food, great service, very friendly and accommodating. Everyone raves about the great quality and quantity of the food. They are all correct, this place is a gem.

Meat still is some of the best in town but their prime no better than costcos prime and much more expensive. The breakfast has gone down hill!! Smaller serving meat still good but 6 breakfasts were served all different and we all said fair at best

5 stars for servers, sauerkraut, red or green cabbage. polish sausage is as polish sausage does - no fillers, better than dogs! headcheese? yess! gelatinous, tasty & healthy! but the ribs? not baby back so pleeez boil til it falls off the bone. will re-visit to shop for fish.

If you are a meat lover (should I say carnivores) lol YOU WILL DEFINITELY LOVE THIS PLACE. They serve big sizes of meat and u can choose your own steak from their market and let them cook it for you. People are nice and lots of good desserts too.

Dont go here. There place is dirty and food is gross! If youre from Europe you will be disappointed. The staff is rude which you can get by if the food was actually good. But not the case. I would never go here again.

Good food at great prices. Friendly & attentive staff. Will definitely be back

Our family has been coming here since it opened! My grandfather loved it and we always went for the finest meat selections in San Diego and beyond! The restaurant is phenomenal, especially the burgers, the prime rib dinner, and the cordon bleu chicken! I cannot say enough about the friendly service and amazing prices! You will not be disappointed by Tip Top. Happy to support a local San Diego/Carlsbad original.

This place is just amazing. And I have been coming here for years, and have never had a bad meal. Are usually come here for breakfast, and it’s always terrific. Here’s an insider tip: you can get the big John breakfast and order it to share for just one dollar extra.

Great place to get meats and eat too

I love this place their deli is incredible The butchers are helpful the beer looks delicious although I have not purchased but I love all the mustard selection because I did live in Germany and it brings back memories too bad we dont have the Autobahn. But I digress, the quality of the meat is the best Ive ever seen.

One of our favorite restaurants in North County. Excellent prime rib dinner very reasonably priced. Lots of parking.

Good food. Nice service. Friendly atmosphere and people.

Been going here on and off for years, its a European market and restaurant, they have an amazing selection of meats and make their sausage on site. Love the Toms breakfast three eggs, toast, potatoes, and you pick 2 breakfast meats and can go back for more meats except bacon.

Quality very good. Pricing fantastic. Overall hard to beat!

Great prices and delicious food!

The pink haired woman who worked the deli counter was incredibly loud and rude on multiple accounts. She yelled at my girlfriend and I to put our masks on when they were already on. She proceed to continue to try to enforce her own mask guidelines on us while we were sitting and waiting for our food. She yelled to my six year old to put his mask on while he was eating and we were seated. I didn’t catch her name but she needs to be reprimanded for her ridiculous actions.

Never disappointed with the entrees I have chosen for my visits. Today I picked the liver and onions, which comes with your choice of two to three sides, and a house salad or soup and a roll.Portions are generous enough to share,with delicious leftovers!

Quality unique food

Great place for grabbing a meal and getting some meat

Really great food with good portions and affordable prices. Split the steak plate and a burger. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Really good fresh baked bread as well. Already wanting to return.

Ive never been to a Germain deli or grocery store. Being from German heritage, I was like a kid in a candy store. Discovering all sorts of new products and ingredients you dont normally see at a chain grocery.I had a sandwich from the deli. The cashier will have a fun story because when it was my turn to order I couldnt think straight with all the possibilities. I finally blurted our a sandwich. I was too embarrassed to say that I ordered the wrong one but enjoyed it all the same. Will be coming back to some steaks and other delightful meats, cheese and beer. Some of which you cant find anywhere else.