EUROPEAN EATERY
⚠️ Tip Top Meats is not closing permanently, and we are not selling our name, brand, or any of our proprietary recipes. These elements are core to our identity and what keeps us deeply connected to the community that embraced us. We remain fully committed to continuing the traditions Big John pioneered that have made Tip Top Meats a beloved part of our community.

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Big John Tip Top Meats

MEAT DEPT
 DELI EATERY
 MENU
 GOURMET MARKET
 CATERING

Location: To be determined - coming soon
(760) 438-2620

tiptopmeatscarlsbad@gmail.com

Hours: Temporarily closed - new hours to be determined

Tip Top Meats building photo


Since 1967 Tip Top Meats has provided its customers with the very best meat and poultry available because according to owner, John Haedrich, "there is no substitute for quality." Tip Top's Eatery offers delicious food at affordable prices. The European market features specialty food items, including sausages, meats, cheese, sauces and spices. We also have a large selection of imported beer and wine. Catering is available for small and large groups - up to 5,000! Come in and see us today!


Breakfast in Carlsbad, CA

BREAKFAST

Start your day here. We serve eggs, sausages, pancakes, french toast, waffles and omeletts and more!

LUNCH & DINNER

Delicious food at affordable prices. Try our famous sandwiches and signature dishes served daily until 8pm.

CATERING

Relax. We'll do the cooking! Catering for small dinner parties and large groups. From 20 to 5,000 people.

FINEST CUTS OF MEAT

Our meat department has the finest steak available. T-bone, rib eye, filet mignon and ground beef.

EUROPEAN MARKET

Featuring specialty foods, cheeses, wines and beers. Select from the finest beef, pork and poultry items.

VARIETY & QUALITY

Our meat and poultry are the highest quality. We'll cook any cut of meat for you. Just Fax your order or call us.

PRIME RIB DINNER

Our prime rib dinner includes a baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll and butter, soup or salad.

SAUSAGES

European-style sausages, bratwurst and specialty meats are handmade daily in our meat department.

BRATS AND BEER

From sauerkraut, beer, sausages and desserts, Tip Top Meats serves up authentic German dishes.

HAMBURGERS

It's all about the meat! Our hamburgers are made of the freshest ground beef. Add bacon and cheese!

STRUDELS & PASTRIES

German and European desserts, breads, cookies, pastries, mincemeat strudels and and so much more!

KABOBS

Ready to grill. Chicken, beef, pork and veggie kabobs.

SPECIALTY MEATS

We offer a wide variety of European-style specialty meats you won't find anywhere else.

RIBS

For your next barbeque come and get our beef and pork ribs. Available uncooked or coooked.