Tip Top Cafe
6 expert reviews
“Down-home spot, serving generous portions of dishes like roast pork, chicken and dumplings, and—the most praised—chicken-fried steak. The house-made pies are a big hit too.”
– Frommer's
Frommer's
"Comfort food is the draw here. Favorites include chicken-fried steak (and the chicken-fried steak sandwich), fried shrimp, and onion rings." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Some of the best chicken-fried steak and onion rings in the known universe are at this diner, which has been around since 1938." Full review
Zagat
4.3
"Sentimentalists swoon over this Westside "roadhouse", a San Antonio "tradition" since 1938." Full review
Where
"Tip Top Cafe serves up classic American favorites like chicken-fried steak, meatloaf, hamburgers and pork chops." Full review
Frommer's
"Down-home spot, serving generous portions of dishes like roast pork, chicken and dumplings, and—the most praised—chicken-fried steak. The house-made pies are a big hit too." Full review
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Note: This isn’t an after-hours diner. The locals come early, and the place closes by 8pm on Saturday night.