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First time trying TIP TOP SANDWICHES. Me and my hubby were picking up some food from Medan Kitchen which was right next door so I decided to stop by this place to pick up some food for my mom... FRIED EGG ROLLS: 10/10 STAR OF THE SHOW! I was underestimating this place because I thought their speciality would be sandwiches but, their egg rolls were just as good as the famous ones in OC!!!... BANH MI SANDWICH: 8/10 My mom wanted me to find a Banh Mi sandwich with pate and the combination of Vietnamese meat. I heard that this place was OG so I figured they might have it. My mom said she liked the Banh Mi... TOFU SPRING ROLLS: 7/10 There were actually 2 kinds of tofu spring rolls. I got the kind with the fried tofu. The noodles were really hard and chewy and the outer shell was also hard and chewy. I had to sprinkle it with water and microwave it to make it softer but, it didn't really help and I didn't really enjoy it... AMBIANCE: 8/10 A very casual and spacious cafe. The interior was mostly green and I saw lottery machines and refrigerated drinks for sale. There were some OG locals sitting outside in the patio. We drove up and they looked at us like we were celebrities or out of Towner's!?!? They seemed chill though but, wouldn't want to start a fight with them because it could turn into GANGSTER'S PARADISE!!!! It's a great place to grab your food, mind your business and go!! SERVICE: A+ Excellent and friendly service!!! TIP TOP SANDWICHES IS IN TIP TOP SHAPE!!!!!!
I love coming here. It's one of my favorite banh mi places. My favorite thing to get here is the banh mi with the egg in it. It's like an amazing breakfast item. I think they put like 5 or 6 eggs in here, which is insane. When you combine it with the signature banh mi bread and the veggies, it's just absolutely a delight. I love this meal so much. On top of that, their bbq pork is great as well. Not to mention, if you come at the right time, you can get a fresh baguette that is straight out of the oven. That is an experience in and of itself. You can gently push down on the bread and it just has that sound that is just so satisfying. Combine it with the warmth of the bread fresh out of the oven and it's unmatched. I always wondered why a Vietnamese baguette tastes better than a French one. The difference is they use rice flour instead of wheat flour. Who knew? Sometimes I also come here for their roast beef croissant too. That thing is pretty amazing. What I love most here is that you can get multiple meals for the price of one meal in LA, where I live. The service is really quick. The ambiance is chill because a lot of retired fellows come here. And it's just a great place to come when you're in the area.
When Hainan Chicken meets Pho Rice Noodles. Just want to Thank God on the morning of December 24th. 2025 that I'm not on my rig yet, but I get to be off the truck for now and I get to enjoy some peace in this solace rain, and have in front of me, real range free look alike boned in chicken rice noodle soup + coffee. Can't think of a better way to start the morning other than maybe...I should be hitting the gym. But anyways! What a banger of a Pho Ga! If only while trucking cross country, instead of Popeyes, Wendy's, Mickey D's, Arby's, all the truck stops had a Pho Stall....*note to self Business Plan: *Trucka Pho-Ka-- the only Pho you'll need at a truck stop / fueling truck drivers and road trippers one pho at a time** Alright, done day-dreaming; Tip Tops been around forever, and therefore their 3 stars is not because the food sucks....by San Gabriel Standards, the sandwiches, offerings beat Alot of establishments, real honesty. Just look around, all you'll see is retired old Vietnamese Uncles and Aunties, that's how you rate food in the San Gabriel Valley: Food to Price to Senior Citizens Ratio = Down to Earth No Scams No BS food. And I had no problems with the service here, all the aunties were beyond nice, they didn't hate on me because I don't speak Viet:). As for ambiance...welcome to random food stall in South East Asia--- *the vibes* you have the green, blueish, white hues from the wall, with those old school T5 florescent tube lighting fixtures on the ceiling, flickering, with Wong Kar Wai - In the Mood for Love Vibes and Music Playing in the background. Reminiscing the good days, 90s, the era of the 4 Asian Tigers...man I need to book a flight to Han Noi and Hainan Island...buddies been telling me marijuana is legal in Thailand.
Lunch with family this afternoon, and my wife recommended the Tip Top Sandwiches store because it houses the Tip Top Restaurant. When we arrived, the space was fairly empty. The menu appears to be somewhat limited, with few options available. When we ordered the food and Vietnamese Coffee, practically every dish was out of stock. I don't understand why my wife wants to have lunch at this place... The only dishes available are Duck Curry and Vietnamese Beef Stew. When the food arrived, I was surprised at how large the portions were, and the food was wonderful! We got baguette bread to dip into the curry and beef stew. So nice, I love the taste!! Need to arrive early to try different food. Reasonable prices here, and the business opens at 5:00 a.m. The only catch is that you must arrive early to enjoy the food, or everything will be out of stock. I would definitely suggest this restaurant.
So disappointed with their sandwiches today. I went out of my way to come for their sandwiches, and what I got today was super dry with very little meat , no butter spread and no pate. They also added some sweet sauce to my banh mi dac biet which' made it sweet instead of savory. They used to be my favorite and this made me very sad. Bye!
Pro Tip: Parking is difficult, and there's a 4% surcharge for credit card. Visiting Tip Top's on a Sunday was like asking to be driven crazy by parking. Where does one park? The street? 10 blocks away? Having heard of but never been to Tip Top's, I wasn't sure what to expect. More than a decade of chatter, I decided to finally walk in and try a the #1 Combination banh mi. Needless to say, it was suspiciously cheap, but who's to say that quality can't be had with value? The Combination banh mi was okay. I would rank this under Lee's; I did not enjoy the sandwich too much but got it down since I hate wasting food. Between the 4% credit card fee and the subpar sandwich, I wasn't sure if there was much to complain about. The sandwich came out to be about $7? But I don't see myself returning again - at least not for a sandwich.
I got 3 egg roll, one order of spring rolls & an iced coffee, all for $14 & some change. If you like Vietnamese karaoke music playing loud while most if not all of the tables outside, then this is your place. Tons of losing scratched lottery tickets piled up above the trash can. The food is good, service was okay, but the price of the food is overpriced. If you go anywhere within 4-5 mile vicinity of this place, it will probably be cheaper. Parking sucks big time in this plaza. I can only imagine the parking here on the weekends.
A solid Banh mi place. They have a lot of good choices. The grilled pork and beef were okay. The specialty was pretty tasty too. I suggest the veggies on the side so it doesn't make the bread so soggy if you're not going to eat it right away.
Came here in the morning when they first open wanted to get some baguettes to go. This place has a great baguettes it's one of my go-to. Tried the sandwiches years ago and this is why I remembered to come back here. They got baguettes and sandwiches and château bread and they're good as well..they also got coffee which I haven't taste yet. I always come here for there sandwiches and baguettes only. Service's amazing and absolutely attentive. The lady at register always nice and friendly. Ambience here is pretty big inside a lot of sitting and outside sitting as well. Definitely will be back when I'm back in town. read more
3 months ago
Great spot for banh mi and Vietnamese treats. I got the: -bánh pate so: yummy but not the best I've had! The meat was a bit sweet which I'm not a huge fan of and the onion chunks were big. -nước ep: this one was bitter so I wasn't a huge fan, it didn't list grapefruit but it had a strong bitter taste read more
3 months ago
3.5 stars. Like their juices. However, experience isn't the greatest. First of all, they close at like 8pm, not 9pm. Yelp is wrong. Not their fault. I've came back the next morning, the parking lot is filling up fast and the storefront is crowded with older Asian Men smoking, talking, playing scratchers, etc. The thing that bothers me is the second hand smoke I'm forced to inhale. Ordering experience was so-so/alright. The cashier didn't really speak English. I've ordered a Super Juice and a Protector Juice. She didn't bother telling me they don't have the fruits to make the Protector juice. When I pick up my juices, the barista (another lady) had to tell me that. So, both of my juices were Super Juice. The only redemption is that the drink came out fairly decent. DRINKS: Super Juice 4.5/5 A bit inconsistent. Last time I had it it was alright. More like a 3.9 out of 5. This time it's better. read more
First time trying TIP TOP SANDWICHES. Me and my hubby were picking up some food from Medan Kitchen which was right next door so I decided to stop by this place to pick up some food for my mom... FRIED EGG ROLLS: 10/10 STAR OF THE SHOW! I was underestimating this place because I thought their speciality would be sandwiches but, their egg rolls were just as good as the famous ones in OC!!!... BANH MI SANDWICH: 8/10 My mom wanted me to find a Banh Mi sandwich with pate and the combination of Vietnamese meat. I heard that this place was OG so I figured they might have it. My mom said she liked the Banh Mi... TOFU SPRING ROLLS: 7/10 There were actually 2 kinds of tofu spring rolls. I got the kind with the fried tofu. The noodles were really hard and chewy and the outer shell was also hard and chewy. I had to sprinkle it with water and microwave it to make it softer but, it didn't really help and I didn't really enjoy it... AMBIANCE: 8/10 A very casual and spacious cafe. The interior was mostly green and I saw lottery machines and refrigerated drinks for sale. There were some OG locals sitting outside in the patio. We drove up and they looked at us like we were celebrities or out of Towner's!?!? They seemed chill though but, wouldn't want to start a fight with them because it could turn into GANGSTER'S PARADISE!!!! It's a great place to grab your food, mind your business and go!! SERVICE: A+ Excellent and friendly service!!! TIP TOP SANDWICHES IS IN TIP TOP SHAPE!!!!!! read more
8 months ago
I love coming here. It's one of my favorite banh mi places. My favorite thing to get here is the banh mi with the egg in it. It's like an amazing breakfast item. I think they put like 5 or 6 eggs in here, which is insane. When you combine it with the signature banh mi bread and the veggies, it's just absolutely a delight. I love this meal so much. On top of that, their bbq pork is great as well. Not to mention, if you come at the right time, you can get a fresh baguette that is straight out of the oven. That is an experience in and of itself. You can gently push down on the bread and it just has that sound that is just so satisfying. Combine it with the warmth of the bread fresh out of the oven and it's unmatched. I always wondered why a Vietnamese baguette tastes better than a French one. The difference is they use rice flour instead of wheat flour. Who knew? Sometimes I also come here for their roast beef croissant too. That thing is pretty amazing. What I love most here is that you can get multiple meals for the price of one meal in LA, where I live. The service is really quick. The ambiance is chill because a lot of retired fellows come here. And it's just a great place to come when you're in the area. read more
When Hainan Chicken meets Pho Rice Noodles. Just want to Thank God on the morning of December 24th. 2025 that I'm not on my rig yet, but I get to be off the truck for now and I get to enjoy some peace in this solace rain, and have in front of me, real range free look alike boned in chicken rice noodle soup + coffee. Can't think of a better way to start the morning other than maybe...I should be hitting the gym. But anyways! What a banger of a Pho Ga! If only while trucking cross country, instead of Popeyes, Wendy's, Mickey D's, Arby's, all the truck stops had a Pho Stall....*note to self Business Plan: *Trucka Pho-Ka-- the only Pho you'll need at a truck stop / fueling truck drivers and road trippers one pho at a time** Alright, done day-dreaming; Tip Tops been around forever, and therefore their 3 stars is not because the food sucks....by San Gabriel Standards, the sandwiches, offerings beat Alot of establishments, real honesty. Just look around, all you'll see is retired old Vietnamese Uncles and Aunties, that's how you rate food in the San Gabriel Valley: Food to Price to Senior Citizens Ratio = Down to Earth No Scams No BS food. And I had no problems with the service here, all the aunties were beyond nice, they didn't hate on me because I don't speak Viet:). As for ambiance...welcome to random food stall in South East Asia--- *the vibes* you have the green, blueish, white hues from the wall, with those old school T5 florescent tube lighting fixtures on the ceiling, flickering, with Wong Kar Wai - In the Mood for Love Vibes and Music Playing in the background. Reminiscing the good days, 90s, the era of the 4 Asian Tigers...man I need to book a flight to Han Noi and Hainan Island...buddies been telling me marijuana is legal in Thailand. read more
Lunch with family this afternoon, and my wife recommended the Tip Top Sandwiches store because it houses the Tip Top Restaurant. When we arrived, the space was fairly empty. The menu appears to be somewhat limited, with few options available. When we ordered the food and Vietnamese Coffee, practically every dish was out of stock. I don't understand why my wife wants to have lunch at this place... The only dishes available are Duck Curry and Vietnamese Beef Stew. When the food arrived, I was surprised at how large the portions were, and the food was wonderful! We got baguette bread to dip into the curry and beef stew. So nice, I love the taste!! Need to arrive early to try different food. Reasonable prices here, and the business opens at 5:00 a.m. The only catch is that you must arrive early to enjoy the food, or everything will be out of stock. I would definitely suggest this restaurant. read more
So disappointed with their sandwiches today. I went out of my way to come for their sandwiches, and what I got today was super dry with very little meat , no butter spread and no pate. They also added some sweet sauce to my banh mi dac biet which' made it sweet instead of savory. They used to be my favorite and this made me very sad. Bye! read more
Pro Tip: Parking is difficult, and there's a 4% surcharge for credit card. Visiting Tip Top's on a Sunday was like asking to be driven crazy by parking. Where does one park? The street? 10 blocks away? Having heard of but never been to Tip Top's, I wasn't sure what to expect. More than a decade of chatter, I decided to finally walk in and try a the #1 Combination banh mi. Needless to say, it was suspiciously cheap, but who's to say that quality can't be had with value? The Combination banh mi was okay. I would rank this under Lee's; I did not enjoy the sandwich too much but got it down since I hate wasting food. Between the 4% credit card fee and the subpar sandwich, I wasn't sure if there was much to complain about. The sandwich came out to be about $7? But I don't see myself returning again - at least not for a sandwich. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
I got 3 egg roll, one order of spring rolls & an iced coffee, all for $14 & some change. If you like Vietnamese karaoke music playing loud while most if not all of the tables outside, then this is your place. Tons of losing scratched lottery tickets piled up above the trash can. The food is good, service was okay, but the price of the food is overpriced. If you go anywhere within 4-5 mile vicinity of this place, it will probably be cheaper. Parking sucks big time in this plaza. I can only imagine the parking here on the weekends. read more
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A solid Banh mi place. They have a lot of good choices. The grilled pork and beef were okay. The specialty was pretty tasty too. I suggest the veggies on the side so it doesn't make the bread so soggy if you're not going to eat it right away. read more
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Do not come here!! It was very difficult to find parking on the weekend here. There were so many men hanging outside making lots 9f noise. I came here after a body massage around the corner. I ordered beef filet pho and a cafe sua da small size (Vietnamese iced coffee). The pho was a HUGE disappointment. I was charged for a large bowl, but it looks like a regular bowl elsewhere. The supposed filet was so tough I had a hard time chewing it. I ordered pho filet specifically for the soft tender meat that is usually served for this type of pho. It looks more like some kind of really cheap pieces of meat that was sort of chopped up to mask the tough meat that is being served. I asked the man (Anh Hieu) if I can change the order because the meat is so tough and not soft like filet meat. The beef ball was also bad. It tasted like really old beef ball that has a rancid taste and smell. I took one bite and yad to spit it out. He asked me to wait while he give me a little bowl of 2 pieces of the regular pho meat and pieces of tendons. BTW, you get 2 small pieces of beef ball that would be equivalent of half of a regular Vietnamese beef ball ( bo vien). The whole bill came out to almost $19. The pho was $13.09 and iced coffee was $5.20. There are no prices on the menu anywhere. I hope this will help make you NOT a victim of thos establishment! read more
2 years ago
The staff were really nice and let us take our time, the food was amazing and the proportions were BIG for only 6.5 for most sandwiches. The onside was clean and smelled nice. read more
Might have to say this is the very first authentic bahn mi place I've ever had, and am surprised by the negative reviews. Came here on a Saturday around lunch time, there were a lot of customers, just hanging around inside and outside of Tip Top with their drinks and food. There was also a line to order. I had the Special Combination bahn mi, and it was the best and real. The sandwich is stuffed with meat and pickled veggie. Sauce was light, but the meat was naturally flavored so great balance combo and makes the sandwich not too heavy. I love the baguette. It's really crunchy yet very fluffy inside unlike normal french baguettes! Not only their baguettes were baked fresh, their sandwich toppings are fresh too. Overall, I would definitely come back again for the bahn mi when I'm in the area. The portion is super worth it for the price too (~$6) The negative reviews did shock me a little since I had such a good experience. The bahn mi was yummy, service was nice, the cleaniness of the place could be better but it wasn't so terrible that it cannot be tolerated at all. Maybe they have their good and bad days, but if you are looking for quality of food mainly, it deserves to be a go to bahn mi place! Also, maybe even take a baguette fresh to go after. When a fresh cart of baguettes were baked that Saturday noon, almost whole cart was gone in 10min because everyone in line bought them; someone bought like 6 or 7 at once! It's just THAT good I guess~ read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I have been going here for a couple years now. In my opinion they have the best banh mis in the LA area. I usually order the number one- combination with extra jalapeno. The bread is so crunchy. The veggies so fresh. All the meats very tasty. Highly recommend! read more
Tip Too sandwiches is still open for takeout during this Covid19 shelter in place! They even have caution tapes at the bottom to signal people to line up 6ft apart. Pros: -Fast service -They also serve credit cards now! No minimum purchase necessary -For their sandwiches, they use fresh French baguettes and cut them into thirds for the buy2get1 free option. -They make fresh Banh Bao other goodies every day -Fridge with various Vietnamese puddings and desserts and jellos. -Lottery machines inside -Parking Lot available -Next door pho place accepts take orders only right now. Cons: -Cant think of any! read more
3 years ago
Ay Yo!!! So the search for the Best Bahn Mi continues. I drove out all the way from Hollywood. Would i make the trek out this far again for TipTop? Prolly not, lol. I was torn with giving a 3 or 4, i don't like to Bash Businesses so I gave them a 4 and here's why. THE BREAD! So the Bread wasn't bad, but for Bahn Mi i'm looking for that Crispy Baguette. This bread was soft with a chew, It was freshly baked. It would be perfect for a Hoagie type of sandwich for a Jersey Mikes. I ordered the Combination which is my fav and the BBQ Pork. I was not impressed with the Combination, the meats were try and were skimpy on the veggies. disappointed that it was only carrot and no daikon, of course there was cucumber, cilantro & jalapeño. They were skimpy on the Pate too, ya not ordering that again. I also ordered the BBQ pork and Baby let me tell you, the pork was marinated to perfection. I could taste all the aromatics like Lemon Grass. Prolly one of the best BBQ pork i've had but again, not a fan of the bread. The place was semi clean, they could do a little more work on that but lots of street parking. There was plenty of outdoor and indoor parking. Staff was very nice and polite. So there you have it... 4 out of 5 stars read more
2 years ago
Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) competition is intense in the Alhambra / San Gabriel / Rosemead area - Mr. Baguette, Lee's Sandwiches, Banh Mi Che Cali, Saigon's Bakery and Sandwiches, Banh Mi My Tho, Ba Le, Baguette City, etc. This place used to serve frozen yogurts when it first open, but now it only sells banh mi, European sandwiches, smoothies, and teas (buy 2 get 1 free.) There was a TV playing Dodgers' game and two Lottery machines stood right next to the cashier counter. Feel free to eat at the outdoor patio, but you will need to watch out for smokers. The staff took forever to prepare my order despite the fact that I was the only customer. Even though I paid my order using cash, I noticed that they used the Square POS system - so it wouldn't surprise me if they actually do accept credit cards. *** #2 BBQ Pork ($4.30) & #7 Grilled Beef ($4.30): Grilled beef sandwich tasted like dry beef brisket sandwich with carrot slices and scallion. Now baguettes were pretty good - crusty, fluffy, and warm. Both BBQ pork and grilled beef had good flavors, but meat tasted somewhat dry. No sauce for these sandwiches, but jalapeno were fresh and spicy. *** A solid 3.5-star for their banh mi, but there are cheaper banh mi options in this neighborhood. read more
5 years ago
Gross and COVID hazardous! I was coughed on by their maskless employee , more than once , while she took my order. She then proceeded to prep condiments at the counter without washing her hands. Several maskless customers indoors clearly not eating or drinking (no food or drinks or containers in sight), just watching the ball game on the TV. I felt more and more grossed out as I thought about it, so threw the food in the trash afterwards. Apparently they have been cited for multiple COVID violations including specifically employees not wearing masks per public health reports (easily found through google). read more
5 years ago
Pho. Banh Mi. Bakery. Take your pick - seems like three businesses are fused into one, and in one location. For me and a friend, we opted for the the more restaurants side of things. Walking in and trying to figure out the place was confusing enough - add in the lack of staff assisting or directing made matters worse; almost to the point of me just saying screw it and finding somewhere else. The service was horrible. This younger gentleman seemed like he didn't want to be working. He impatiently waited next to the table for us to place our orders. He never checked on the table forcing me to get up and walk to the counter - eventually just serving myself to refills of water. Even had to get up to pay the bill as one was never delivered to the table. To make matters even worse, his attitude and look on his face was one that made me feel that he didn't care at all. On the plus side, the food wasn't awful. I ordered Pho - Dac Biet. Large for $7.75. A little on the sweet side but lots of ingredients. Lots and lots. I was really pleased with the portion size, both meat and noodles. Added sauce to the broth to take the sweetness level down a notch. Did I mention the horrible service? read more
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8522 Valley Blvd
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Rosemead, CA 91770
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