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Tip Top Meats, your premier Butcher shop deli in Carlsbad, CA, offers a unique blend of a Breakfast restaurant and a traditional meat market. Located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011, our family-owned business has been serving the local community for years. At Tip Top Meats, we pride ourselves on providing the freshest, highest-quality meats, poultry, and seafood, all expertly cut and prepared by our skilled butchers. Our Butcher shop deli also features a wide variety of gourmet cheeses, artisanal breads, and specialty items. In addition to our exceptional meat market, our Breakfast restaurant serves up delicious morning favorites, including omelets, pancakes, and breakfast burritos, all made with the freshest ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for a quick breakfast or stocking up on meats for the week, Tip Top Meats is your one-stop shop. Come visit us today and experience the Tip Top Meats difference!

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Tip Top Meats is a local favorite for hearty breakfast plates, generous portions, and friendly service. Guests enjoy classic American and European breakfast options, with standout dishes like the Big John breakfast and fresh sausages. The casual, welcoming atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a popular spot for families and regulars seeking a satisfying morning meal. Overall, Tip Top Meats offers great value and a memorable breakfast experience.

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Google: 4.7/5

Yelp: 4.5/5

Tripadvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook: 4.6/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

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Jessica Charvat Brunson
Jessica Charvat Brunson -Google user
a year ago
This place doesn't disappoint. I always come here to get my ham hocks for ham bone soup. The prices are good and they have every type of meat you can think of. They also have bones for dogs which is a plus for our household....Read More
Rick Rhay
Rick Rhay -Google user
a year ago
The restaurant here is great, but it can take a long time to put in an order, and almost as long to get your order. So plan ahead. Everything I've ever eaten here has been delicious, carefully made, and well prepared, but it would be...Read More
Luckyjhnnyby
Luckyjhnnyby -Google user
a year ago
Local staple. Gonna miss this place. Food is delicious. Wide variety of authentic dishes. Deli and Mart has multiple selections of items from overseas. House made sausages and even house made high quality dog food.
Michael S.
Michael S. -Google user
a year ago
German roots in California paired with a lot of enthusiasm in serving and service food for affordable prices! This is what I have found on my way at the 101 in Carlsbad. Try the apple strudel, it is really delicious. The pain point is that...Read More
teadrinker
teadrinker -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Nice market and restaurant. Go early and expect to get in line. Delicious food and very, very reasonable price. Our Czech guest was extremely impressed and satisfied with his dinner! Excellent beer! If you want some of their menu items at home, you can...Read More
marad jahde
marad jahde -Google user
Edited a year ago
Wow! Hidden Gem in the neighborhood! Authentic German market and restaurant! Enjoyed a Dunkel beer, Brats and Ruben sandwiches. The best sauerkraut and German potato salad!!! Yum!! Great service and reasonable prices! Returned a tear later for breakfast. So good!! Best Germsn food around! and Such...Read More
Yvonne K
Yvonne K -Google user
3 years ago
Great place for great food and shopping! They have an extensive meat selection, as well as lots of German groceries and even some Indonesian. They even carry fresh Fleischsalat in the fridge! Prices are very fair considering import fees, etc. They also have excellent sausage...Read More
D M F
D M F -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
The food and atmosphere were wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and catering. Hugh servings. We had two plates that include the main entree, two sids, soup or salad and a roll - we added two beers and it was only $40!!! for...Read More
Brent Warner
Brent Warner -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
The best butcher in California. You want venison? Go here. You want bison? Go here. You want a hanger steak? Go here. You want 200 different variations of sausages? Go here. You want excellent German food and snacks? Go here. If you don’t go here, you’re missing out on the joy...Read More
Chen Dow
Chen Dow -Google user
4 years ago
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,...Read More
Bill Schultz
Bill Schultz -Google user
a year ago
Love this place. So much food for such a reasonable price. Lamb shank was really good. Baked potato was a little undercooked. Roulade was really good. Schnitzel was good but a little overcooked. Short ribs and Chef's salad were good too.
David Lewis
David Lewis -Google user
a year ago
I LOVE this place!! Fantastic German restaurant and a great place to get unique deli meats, as well as European grocery items! The location is shutting down in September, however, I'm sure they will relocate. Hurry in and grab a delicious German Dish or dessert!!...Read More
Steve Morales
Steve Morales -Google user
Edited a year ago
Should have taken pic of the Wonderful Breakfast !! Great tasting choices for Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner. You get more than Generous portions and High Quality Ingredients. German Deli and also many German and European Food Staples you can purchase at this Fine Establishment . Real...Read More
Josh Baltazar
Josh Baltazar -Google user
a year ago
Came here to try German food and it ended up being really tasty. Huge proportions of food, good taste and I really recommend it. I went during lunch, it was a bit busy so there was a bit of a line but it ended up...Read More
Tracy Lester
Tracy Lester -Google user
2 years ago
Wonderful! There is a restaurant within the store...or is it a store attached to a restaurant? Either way, it doesn't matter....just wonderful. The food at the restaurant is so yummy and an amazing value. Genuine German food, I had the...Read More
Julia Tsang
Julia Tsang -Google user
a year ago
Love this place! Large selection, very reasonable prices, large portion, easy casual sittings. Make sure you check out their groceries sections too, lots of good quality meats, cold cuts, beer.
Roger Arlich Jr.
Roger Arlich Jr. -Google user
2 years ago
Tip Top Meats. First time eating food from here. The burger and Reuben were excellent. Such a huge burger patty, and the corned beef was as lean as it could be. Burger, fries and Coke, $10.98, and Reuben with potato salad,$9.98. Their prices are unbelievable!!...Read More
Jm Kachal
Jm Kachal -Google user
2 years ago
It is an interesting place. It's a corner grocery store with wines and beers, plus a decent butcher shop, plus, surprisingly, an attached restaurant. Everything feels very German, including the menu, it was a delight to experience something outside the usual melting pot...Read More
Tom Costello
Tom Costello -Google user
a month ago
I was there it's last few weeks of operation @ last week of September 2024. Employees there indicated that they were hoping to re-open somewhere else but had not yet found a location. Basically that the landlord would not allow them to renew the lease...Read More
Jose Estrada
Jose Estrada -Google user
a week ago
So sad to hear this California Gem is closed....As a self labeled food expert this was in my personal favorite places to eat in Southern CA. * Pho Hai- South El Monte * Busy Bee Market - San Pedro * Pioneer Chicken - Bell Gardens / ELA * The...Read More

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