The Tin Cup

***Update: Came back and has the same person as last time. This time had a much better experience and our whole family was taken care of.

Great food, not so great service. We plan to come visit again to give them another chance. For the time being, 3 stars for me for the lack of service.

Food:
Delicious! I ordered a High Noon and my wife ordered a half and half with their salad and a John Wayne. Their food did not disappoint - a bit pricy, but the food was solid and was just right. I loved the tiny fries (Pik Nik) which were a great addition to the meals.

Service:
We came for lunch, and the place was packed. They had a line as soon as we walked into the restaurant. The staff, and more specifically a gentleman who seemed to be the manager/owner, was very attentive to every customer, except us. He small talked all the customers in line except us (me, my wife, two boys). He took orders in the line and saved seats for other customers, except us. When we were seated and waiting for the food, he spoke with every table around except ours. When the food came out, there were no napkins; I saw him drop off napkins at two other tables (and you can probably guess it) except ours.

At that point, I was done observing and chose to enjoy our meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the panini’s, and they’re good enough that we’d come back for the food. We’ll be observing to see if we have the same experience with service and give an update then.

Don't be fooled by The humble exterior. This small mom-and-pop has good sandwiches. As soon as I walked in the door it smelled clean and everything was neat and tidy. My sandwich was hot and fresh. The little stick fries served on the side remind me of Andy Capps. A nice Change-Up to regular old potato chips. I like the old timey nostalgia decorations. There's plenty of seating. And the prices are decent. I give a 9 out of 10 Stars. I subtract only one star because when I came in the guy did not welcome me, but when he did take my order he was friendly. I'm interested in trying their other specialty sandwiches especially the ones with some type of caramel on. I believe mine was called the Sundance. It came with a cup of onion soup which was probably an Au Ju to dip the sandwich in. Delish! I wish it were a little bigger.

I've become a regular of this restaurant simply because they have good quality food at a good price. I tend to get the John Wayne and it always exceed my expectations. The sandwich was so good and tasted fresh. The mayo, the vegetables, the meat, everything was very well put together. Every sandwich comes with a chocolate chip cookie which I really appreciated as I have a sweet tooth and want something sweet after I eat. Highly recommend giving it a shot!

The food here is absolutely amazing. I have never had anything that I was disappointed in. The Greek salad, the Texan, the Alamo, California Gold, the sweet Clementine OMG, you can’t go wrong with anything here. My son attended UTA and we have been coming here since 2022. I moved 45 minutes away and still make the drive because I love the sandwiches here. Service in consistent, nothing to give WOW service but always there if I need to ask for something. Oh and this time was the first time I tried the coconut pie and it was delicious! Parking isn’t the best when busy but I have been to way worse.

Decided to come to this place on a coin toss, it did not disappoint! This is going to be one of our new go-to spots for sandwiches during the week!

We got the Cassidy, Alamo, Winter Salad, soup of the day (tomato bisque). They were warm, the salad was fresh, and it is served with these fries chips.

I will say my only “complaint” is that I hated the drink options 😞 they had tea, and I’m not a tea drinker but my fiancé is! You can either pay for a bottled soda or get a cup for tea. I would’ve maybe liked lemonade? Or something non-tea related.

I haven’t been here in over 10 years and was happy to see them still open. I remember it being the best sandwich I’ve had, and seems they still are the best. I love their order website as I like to customize a lot and they make it easy.

If you’re in the mood for a good panini or sandwich or dessert, this is the place.

Great chill spot in Arlington. The paninis are amazing, and the service is always phenomenal. Give the strawberry sweet tea a try the next time you're in. Happy 20 years, Tin Cup! 💫

Tin Cup has been a favorite of ours for years. Always great food and quick service. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a small sandwich shop, warm and inviting with lots of quirky signs for your enjoyment.

🥣 tomato bisque 😋
🥪 Paninis are so good (tried The Alamo and Black Gold)
🥤 Iced teas! (Unsweetened decaf mango was great!)
🍌 Banana pudding!? Yep!
🅿 Parking is easy
🪑 mostly indoor tables, but a few outdoor ones.
🚶‍♂ had me craving sandwiches ever since visiting. Will return!

If you are in Arlington this a must try!! I had a half John Wayne panini with tomato bisque soup. It was amazing.
I'm just in Love with this spot. The amazing worker told me to add the potatoe sticks to the soup. I love that! And she was right about adding something extra. Next time I will try something different as there will be one. I see a meeting room is available, I will definitely check in on that!!

Absolutely stellar family restaurant! This is exactly the kind of unique spot that you'd find out about from locals and never pass up. Their sandwiches, while not photogenic, have a great flavor and are always filling. The real weakness of this restaurant is its very limited hours - really it's only open from lunch to late lunch. Otherwise, a fantastic place to grab a bite and right next to UTA campus!

It's one of the wonderful hidden gems in Arlington that we Arlingtonians have gotten to love and enjoy for decades now. The sandwiches are nicely prepared, flavorful, and delicious. They definitely hit the spot. The banana pudding is perfect to compliment the meal. The staff work very hard and are very friendly. It is always a pleasure having lunch there.

I came in for lunch. I ordered the Ruben and a cup of broccoli cheese soup. My order came out in two parts. First, the soup came out. Second, the sandwich came out. The sandwich came out with shoestring fries and a cookie. I'm not a fan of shoestring size fries, and that is a personal preference.

Both were delicious. If I lived closer, I would come here more often.

This was my first time to this gem of a place. The customer service was top tier, right along with my sandwich, the Sweet Clementine. Omg! so good! and the tea!! the tea!!! The strawberry and the pumpkin spice tea were my faves! Damon was so kind and helpful. I had no idea I was in the presence of greatness. Look him up on IMDB- Damon Carney! Great spot, I would def come back and tell others!

I dare you to order anything off the menu and not absolutely love it. The sandwiches are simply delicious, and the staff is awesome (especially Cooper!). While my friends ordered sandwiches on grilled ciabatta bread, he convinced me that my selection (the Caramel Gang) would be best served on a croissant. And he wasn't kidding! I'm ready to go back.

I love this place, started going when I was in college and they have stayed consistently good since then. Service is always good, the sandwiches are fantastic, and they have the best lemonade in the area. One time I accidentally ordered the wrong sandwich and it was still so good that it wasn't a problem! They have wonderful food!

The sandwich was amazing 👌. The sandwich came with potato strings and a homemade 🍪. I had the seasonal tea and it was sweet tea with pumpkin spice! Overall love the atmosphere and food. Highly recommend for a great lunch.

Great food, quick & good customer service! Definitely recommend

Been coming here for years and it always delivers. Wish there was another closer to Mansfield but I still drive half an hour for them!

This has been one of the most amazing dining experiences in my time here in DFW!
The ingredients are fresh, had a wide variety of sandwiches, but not Cheesecake Factory overwhelming, and the flavors were delectable. The staff was friendly and courteous and offered suggestions, which I appreciated.
One of the owners was walking around and while clearing our table, had good conversation with us. I’m always happy to support local businesses and when I have the opportunity to meet the owners, I’m invested in their success!
I will not only be coming back here, but I will be telling everyone I know about this wonderful restaurant.