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

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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!!!!!! read more

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Busy but friendly staff. I got 4 baguettes. It's 10 inches and $2.50 each. Can't beat that. The pate banh mi is a bit too sweet for me but again $5!! I'll soy sauce and voila! . Also bought the pastry with chicken and bao. Haven't try it yet. For the price, you'll get plenty. No wonder it's always filled with smoking uncles outside the store!. read more

BBQ meat has dark color, pate is dry, vegetables is too little. Really bad experience as customer service doesn't try to cater or please customers. They are rigid and inflexible, deliberately putting inadequate fillings so customers are forced to add on cost to sandwiches. 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

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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

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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

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Nothing fancy. Nothing special. But always a reliable pitstop for a quick sandwich.. grilled beef banh mi. Bread baked fresh, loaded with beef and plenty of picketed veggies. I appreciate the thicker slice of cucumber deep inside the sandwich. It gives it a super refreshing bite and freshness. Service normal, ambiance is what evs but no one is ever there for service. You're there for the main thing which is the sandwich. 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

Tip Top's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Cheap eats and tasty, too. Can't complain much, as you get what you pay for. You get a good portion of Vietnamese sandwich at decent price compared to other more named establishments. Plus, the baguette here is much softer and chewy than some of the more known competitions, with their hard dried out bread. The lady at the counter and in the kitchen are limited in English but they are savy and quick. I get my orders accurate and quick. I really don't get others posting with low rating and complaining of people hanging around, loud noise and smoking. In business culture, that's a sign of good business going on. read more

One of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in town. I usually order the BBQ chicken or teriyaki chicken sandwich, and they never disappoint. The portion is very generous--you can easily cut the sandwich in half, have one part for lunch and save the other half for dinner, and still feel satisfied. The bread is soft and fresh, and all the ingredients inside the sandwich taste freshly made. The flavors come together really well, making it a simple but very satisfying meal. Overall, a great spot if you're craving a fresh and filling Vietnamese sandwich and affordable. read more

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

Tip Top's Sandwiches - My iced coffee, egg rolls & spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Please update your time and schedule. I drove from Crenshaw because this said you closed at 9pm, but got here at 8:05pm and it was closed. Not cool. read more

Came here for a quick lunch because it was supposed to be good according to YouTube video. Took almost 20 minutes to make my sandwich when others got bags of food within 5 minutes. I ordered ham turkey and cheese and ended up with no ham only turkey. The menu said the sandwich was $6.75 the girl rang it up as $8.75 then the receipt I got said I paid $11.58 cash when in fact I used a credit card and they added on 4% so my total for my tea and sandwich came to $12.04. Menu prices and receipt don't match what is charged they have a board up with prices and they have a printed price list and they have YouTube video that was less than a week old with prices that say $6.75 and sandwiches actually $8.75. I added an extra star, it was going to be only one, because the sandwich was good. But the bread is no softer than any other place. Too bad I won"t return. I asked about the price on the girl told me cost of everything has gone up it's an old menu. read more

I stopped by to trade in and buy some Lottery tickets for our office pool. The cashier was very nice and helpful with the multiple transactions. The interior of the shop is very spacious and they have three Lottery machines in back for all the gamblers. My friend ordered a bánh gối empanada looking pastry and he loved it. read more

Visited Tip Top for a sandwhich and coffee. The steak sandwhich was amazing, fresh and delicious. The iced coffee is also strong but sweet, and reasonable prices. Food came out fast, and the workers are always friendly! Plenty of parking when I pulled up, and I world recommend this place if you like fresh food/ coffee, and are in the area. read more

No frills banh mi place. Your uncle probably hangs out here with his friends. Toe nail clipping happens outside with the other uncles. Coffee here is strong and banh mi is decent. I just like coming here to people watch. Service isn't anything to write home about. It's not good but not bad either. If you catch staff in a good day, they'll be extra nice to you. Parking sucks, so I recommend parking on Delta and walking over. read more

Bread is good. BBQ beef (#7) did not taste anything like BbQ at all. Best to stick with the cold cut (#1). Or simple but the fresh baked baguette and make your own sandwich. Price was $9.13 plus tax even though the menu displayed $8.41 or something. Oh well, not returning will seek elsewhere like Saigon Bakery and Sandwich on San Gabriel and Valley. I paid cash to avoid the 4% charge for CC so buyers beware. read more

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

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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

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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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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

Tip Top's Sandwiches - Special Combination Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California

My daughter and I stopped by on Sunday at 2:30pm. I saw the food on the counter and there wasn't much. Plus, it didn't look too inviting either. I had high expectations since I saw photos from Yelp. It looked and felt like a ghost town inside. I was going to give them a chance but the entire store was filled with cigarette smoke from the guys hanging outside. I couldn't bare the smell so we ran out of there. Outside looks nice but that was deceiving based on what I saw inside. Plus, no one even greeted us. I don't think I will be returning unless they get rid of the smokers. read more

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 Top's Sandwiches - Number one combo banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California

The sandwiches are great and full of meat and they always bake their bread fresh (like any good viet sandwich spot) If you manage to get past alll the old asian dudes sitting outside staring at you, you'll make it inside to a big but empty store but don't let that fool you, they make a meannn dac biet sandwich (special combo) love this placeee 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

Tip Top's Sandwiches - Buy2get1free banh mi dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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COVID-19: Social distancing is enforced at this establishment. All of the staff wears a mask. All customers are expected to wear a mask too. The staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty big; however, they do share the lot with other establishments. Parking can be a massive headache if you come during peak business hours. Food: I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. I was craving a Vietnamese coffee after work, so I came here for it because I had heard from a friend that they serve bomb coffees. Boy was my friend right! It was very strong, tasty, and packed a punch. It definitely woke me up in the afternoon. Staff: The staff here are very friendly and fast. They accept only cash. read more

Taste good and very valuable! Recommend!!!! It was very cheap, every-time I past by San Gabriel valley I will be buy some back to home for next day breakfast read more

Food is absolutely AMAZING!! It's sooo delicious, all the workers were nice and wonderful! Service was excellent. The environment is so calm and local! Only downside is the drinks are full of ice. read more

One of my favorite banh mi spots! They don't skimp on the pate and the bread is always fresh. Yeah there are a buncha elders people smoking outside, drinking coffee, snd enjoying their food. But that's how you know it's gonna be a good ass sandwich. Ladies inside always have a smile on their face when I walk in. read more

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

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I am very sad to say that I wasn't able to order any sandwiches while I was here because the parental were busy getting food elsewhere and I just happen to be driving by and realized I was "this" | | close to Tip Top's Sandwiches which has been in my bookmarks for years and years. So I decided to at least get a baguette and oh wow - how fluffy is this baguette. Definitely no French. This one is way fluffier than that. If nothing else, I will definitely be coming back for that if I'm in the area. There is a minimum purchase required to use a debit or credit card so I had to get a couple other somethings. I saw "empanadas" which really is just meat pie, aren't they? So I ordered a chicken, a pork and a vegetarian meat pies. They were good and satisfying, but I imagine the sandwiches would be much more gratifying. I can't wait to come back. If the sandwich is as good as its bread, I would be so very happy! read more

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

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Best banh mi by far! I only come here for the banh mi. I get the special with extra veggies and over easy egg. Soooooo good. The charbroiled chicken is good too. Don't for get the pate! read more

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

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I'm surprised by the negative reviews. It's a Bahn Mi sandwich shop, not a gourmet restaurant! Went around 2pm. Not a lot of customers or staff. There's a juice/fruit area and an assembly style sandwich area, neither in use when I visited. Woman behind the counter was kind and patiently answered my questions. Had the #2, what a deal at $5.25. It's huge. Pork was good, could have had a little more dressing, but easy to Also picked up one of their pre-packaged bbq pork noodle dishes sitting by the register. Not outstanding but solid. I'd go back if in the area. read more

They can sell out, but if you can get your hands on a bbq pork banh mi you will not be disappointed. Hands down best banh mi I've had in Los Angeles. read more

Whenever I do a trip to LA, I always like to stock up on food I can't get back home. My friend mentioned getting bahn mi's but the places she reccomended were all closed. I managed to stop by here 30 minutes before closing and bought the last two sandwiches. The guy who rang me up was also super nice, answering my questions patiently. I made my order, got my food in 10-15 minutes and was on my way. Now, I had planned to eat these the day after and unlike Lee's sandwiches, they put everything in the sandwhich. So I was a bit worried as I drove two hours back home. I ate half of my sandwhich that night and it was so good. Gave some to my mom and she enjoyed it also! When I delivered the 2nd sandwhich the next day, my friend also enjoyed her's. The bread doesnt get hard overnight like some do, but also doesnt get soggy. It's honestly the perfect take home sandwhich! Definitely plan to come back here! read more

The Bahn mi sandwiches are good - order it to go and get away from here though. There's always groups of men outside smoking and playing the scratchers. They walk in and out with masks under their chin coughing. The security guard doesn't enforce anything and neither does the employees. Saw a previous review saying it is a COVID nest and I definitely agree. read more

Don't go to this restaurant, they over charge your bill adding more prices that you don't even order or order one they charge you two price . We only order one drink $6 and 3 noodles soup $28.77 They added coffee $4 and one more drink $6 to our bill. read more

Tip Top's Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Rosemead, California