Tip Top Cafe
$ • American, Seafood, VegetarianAbout Tip Top Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Our Signature Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Award Winning Fried Onion Rings Full Order
Chicken Fried Steak with Thick Cut Fries
Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries
Lemon Meringue Pie of the Day
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Kids Cheeseburger and Fries
Salad with Italian Dressing
Onion Rings Fried Mushrooms
Salad with Ranch Dressing
Tip Top Cafe Reviews
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Every thing is perfect, homemade taste & king size portions. I love everything about this place. To watch the tray of butter ed rolls come out from the kitchen fresh & hot. It’s like stepping back in time before microwaves & process fast food. A real delight !
I had good food and service here while waiting out a rain and hail storm.
The food is always good. Service can be improved with promptness but was also lunch hour. Parking not ideal nor the restroom but the food outweighs all
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 7PM |
Tip Top Cafe has been a San Antonio staple for many years, known for its dive atmosphere. The restaurant is famous for its chicken fried steak, which is massive in size and considered the best anywhere by many. The onion rings are a must, often described as hand battered and a meal in themselves. The Thursday special features Meatloaf or Fried Catfish, with excellent sides. However, recent experiences vary. Some find the food is not the same, tasting totally different, with the place looking run down and dingy. Others report soggy onion rings and a chicken fried steak that is too thin and tasteless, leading to disappointment. Service can be slow one day and great the next during crowds. Despite these mixed reviews, the cafe still has loyal fans who find the atmosphere cozy and friendly, with the absolute best service and amazing food, recommending it wholeheartedly.