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Tip Top Meats

6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-438-2620
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Ranked #2 of 151 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: $0 - $21
Cuisines: Barbecue, Delicatessen, German, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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New England
Top Contributor
97 reviews 97 reviews
65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

German food of all kinds. Excellent meats. Red cabbage not so great, but it's the only thing I've had here that hasn't been so I won't take any points off! Great gourmet foods in the market, and wonderful meats at the meat counter. Can't find better meats anywhere else in the area. Order a meal from the extensive menu at... More

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See 6 more reviews by gr8passage for Carlsbad
Phoenix, Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The European foods are wonderful. The store is packed with everything you can imagine. Meats are prime cut and they will cook it for you. Good breakfast and the bakery items are a reminder of home for me. Wish we had one in our neighborhood.

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See 2 more reviews by juttabw for Carlsbad
california
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54 reviews 54 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Breakfast at this place is awesome, not to mention very reasonable. The place was packed and we stood in line, looking around what people were eating. The place is popular for their breakfast plate that includes 2 eggs cooked anyway you want and choice of 2 or 3 sausages..."all u can eat". We decided to share one order ( allowed... More

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See 3 more reviews by youngatheart for Carlsbad
So Cal
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This was a great find. I've never visited a deli with this extensive choice in meats and German goods. We ended up eating lunch in their restaurant and buying some German sausage and double smoked bacon to go.

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See 5 more reviews by SoCalFatzo for Carlsbad
Houston, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It was so good we went 2 nights in a row. First night just looking for low key dinner so swung by based on trip advisor reviews. We both had sandwiches (one beef and one turkey), both excellent but maybe the rare roast beef nudged into the lead. Enjoyed it so much we went back the next night as they... More

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San Diego
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39 reviews 39 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It had been a while since I had gone by the (in my opinion) best sausage maker in the San Diego area and as always was not disappointed. They have a fun butcher shop and grocery section that has a lot of European foods. The selection of European fines and beers should not be missed. The attached restaurant serves brats,... More

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See 3 more reviews by SDBrad for Carlsbad
Palm Springs
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is hands-down the Best butcher shop in S. CA. Shop nowhere else. This is the Best. The restaurant is great as is the market. The market has a vast array of European specialties. The restaurant features high quality items for extremely reasonable prices. I recommend this to everyone!!

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panama city, florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Incredible portions to endless choices the food has always been excellent. Pick your own steak and have it cooked to your taste, add the sides, take it home, back to your hotel or eat it inside or out. I don't think you will be disappointed. Quite unique!

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See 2 more reviews by pitstop53 for Carlsbad
Penn Valley CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Whenever I'm in Carlsbad (from N. CA) I head here immediately. Wonderful breakfasts with REAL ham & bacon. Great German food & huge portions. And such a variety of sandwiches! I wish there were more restaurants like this.

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Pattaya, Thailand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We dropped by to get some nice steaks for a BBQ and ended up with a few fillet mignons and bratwurst. We decided to have lunch and stood in the line which was 40 people long but we were waited on and served within 10 minutes. The food was great! The place has a restaurant with anything from prime rib... More

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