Hilltop Deli

Love this place. Always make all the food 100% correctly and it tastes great. Priced great too…read more Always a go-to!

Good golly these are some crazy sandwiches. We asked to do the fat bastard in the pickle and it…read morecame out looking gorgeous. Worth the wait of roughly 20-25 min. Potato salad side was a good bite to refresh the palate before diving back in. The hot poppa in the onion roll fatboy style was a delight with every bite

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Cajon Pass Deli

Family-owned & operated

Hands down, this is one of my absolute favorite deli spots. It's a small mom-and-pop place, but you…read morecan literally feel the love when you walk through the door. The customer service is always friendly, welcoming, and genuine -- the kind of neighborhood energy you just don't get everywhere anymore. It's not a huge space inside and the decor is a little outdated, but honestly that's part of the charm. This is a small business with a BIG impact, and the community clearly supports them because the food quality speaks for itself -- everything is fresh. My go-to order is the Big Chomp on a lettuce wrap when I'm trying to cut carbs but still want to be full. They split open a head of crisp iceberg lettuce and pack it with meats like turkey and beef, plus all the sandwich veggies -- onions, tomatoes, pickles -- and whatever condiments you want. It's crunchy, refreshing, and so satisfying that you honestly don't even miss the bread. Now when I'm extra hungry, their breads are fresh and the sandwiches are top-notch across the board. You really can't go wrong. Just a heads up -- they close at 3 PM daily, so if you're not there by then, you'll have to catch them another day. You can call ahead or stop in, but either way you won't be disappointed. PSA: Don't forget to grab a sandwich punch card. Rack up those punches and you'll earn a free sandwich. Thank me later

Just moved here and was craving a comfort sandwich. You guys..... Chef kiss. Such a cool menu and…read morelove all of the homemade salad options. Will be back for sure!

Roast beef

Half a Turkey Sandwich and Lobster Bisque Combo!

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*Award Winning* EL DIABLO..... Chicken Breast, American Cheese, Bacon, Jalapeño, and our signature house made spicy mayo!

Pepper Farm Deli

Family-owned & operated

The food and service are awesome!! Everyone who works here is so sweet and friendly!…read more And the food is wonderful--very fresh and a lot of healthy options. I'll definitely be back soon. Thank you for an excellent dinner and they good music playing too

The service was great, and I always appreciate being greeted when I walk into an establishment. It…read morewas pretty busy during lunch, but our food came out much faster than expected. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with only a few tables indoors, but there are additional tables available outside. My wife and I decided to try a couple of their sandwiches--the Cubano and the Greenbird. Both were absolutely amazing! The flavors were on point, and we really enjoyed both sandwiches. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other sandwiches. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream

Lox

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Deli Belly

4.2(291 reviews)

4.9 mi

Amazing service and amazing food! The lady working (Jade)…read moreI'd like to say her name was took excellent care of us, the food itself was amazing and very well balanced between veggie and meat amounts, on top of the food being perfected the service was above and beyond making sure that everything was taken care of. Way to go! The food industry needs more people like her! Will be back (:

Spent the weekend at a WWP women's retreat at the beautiful Talon Ranch, and lunch was catered by…read moreDeli Belly. Gotta say it hit the spot! Everything was super fresh and light, which was exactly what we needed after a morning of outdoor activities. The roast beef was cooked just right tender, flavorful, and not overly salty. The chipotle chicken was definitely the standout great flavor, a little kick, and I liked that it was chopped up for easy serving. Perfect for a group meal. No soggy wraps or mystery meats just solid, tasty deli fare. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm back in the area. Four stars because I haven't dined in yet, but based on the catering alone, it's a win.

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The name works for me....

Antonelli's Deli

4.3(990 reviews)

1.3 mi

Free Lunch Friday from my employer was from Antonelli's Deli in El Cajon…read more I brought my lunch but took advantage of the offer and ordered a sando knowing it was going to feed me at home over the weekend. It was a phenomenal sandwich! I mean, easily one of the best I've ever had. The #12: Capocollo & Provolone Sandwich on Marble Rye. I asked for mayo and mustard only. The capocollo was sliced wafer thin and piled high. The provolone was thick sliced. Both were of excellent quality. The capocollo was like butter, it just melted in my mouth. It was peppery and had a superb rich flavor. The provolone complimented it extremely well. And that marble rye! Wow. Soo good. Excellent sando. Antonelli's, get some!

If you're looking for a true deli style sandwich that's both high quality and huge, look no…read morefurther! I had to try the the #1 as it's the house special and a true hero/sub.... whatever you call it where you're from. I decided on the 8" since I wasn't "hungry enough" for a footlong. Well, it turns out I wasn't hungry enough for an 8" either. These things are huge! The bread is as fresh as it gets, spongy with just enough pull. Stays together without getting soggy and turning into a mess. The meats and cheeses are fresh as well and it's just an all around great sandwich. The interior is simple with a few tables and a big enough area to wait for your freshly made food. Be patient, they get busy and for good reason. It's not fast food, but it's good food! I'll come back when I'm in town. It's definitely worth a stop.

Antonelli's deli great service 11-2025

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Maya's Deli

4.5(234 reviews)

1.3 mi

I had a delicious Chef Salad from Maya's Deli in El Cajon…read more (Mixed iceberg, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, turkey and ham, provolone cheese, American cheese, croutons, boiled egg, and avocado). Everything was fresh and tasted great. It was a huge portion. With ranch dressing. Why ranch? Because of Maya's on again/off again relationship with bleu cheese dressing, which was my first choice. Sometimes they offer it, most of the time they don't. Who doesn't offer bleu cheese dressing? WTF? That's borderline criminal!

Stopped by for a chef salad and it was amazing!! I took a pick to show my empty salad plate I ate…read moreevery bite, service was good I just wish they didn't charge extra for grilled chicken on a Caesar salad. The ambiance is very welcoming, they have plenty of soups, salads and sandwiches. A great spot for lunch

Wee little ball of tuna.

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Acai Bowl with peanut butter

Severin Liquor Deli & Wine Cellar

4.4(109 reviews)

2.6 mi

I stopped by on a Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. The deli is located right at the front of the store,…read moremaking it easy to find. They were running two back-to-school sandwich specials with one for $10.99 and another for $16.99. Personally, almost $17-$20 for a sandwich didn't really feel like much of a special. The service was definitely the highlight of my visit. The cashier was incredibly friendly, offered great recommendations, and the woman working behind the deli counter was just as welcoming. I ordered the: *Jerk Turkey Sandwich: you can choose from white, wheat, sourdough, a roll, or an onion roll for an additional $3. I went with white bread. I was expecting more of a deli-style hoagie or Subway-style sandwich, but it ended up being served on two slices of sandwich bread. It tasted good, but it honestly reminded me of something I could easily make at home. There just wasn't much of a wow factor. The sandwich came with pickle spears and your choice of macaroni salad, potato salad, or another deli side. The side portion was fairly small, a couple of bites worth, but the macaroni salad was great. My total came to nearly $15, which felt pretty expensive for a sandwich on sliced bread and a small side. While I really appreciated the friendly service and enjoyed the food, I didn't think it offered enough value for the price. Overall, it was a decent lunch, but not memorable enough to make me want to return.

Sandwiches were so good! Will definitely be back. The workers were all very nice as well.read more

Jerk Turkey Sandwich

Sides: Macaroni Salad and Speared Pickles

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The Grinder

3.6(319 reviews)

2.8 mi

IG: rs.Albright TikTok: m.Albright…read more I ordered the combo and it was sooo good! I love that there's parking and the service is fast. They serve ice cream and have seats inside.

Wow! Hands down one of the best places for fresh sandwiches in San Diego. I stopped in today and…read morewas blown away by the recent inside and outside design, the place looks incredible. The atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and inviting, and I had the chance to meet the owners, who were genuinely friendly and passionate about what they do. I ordered the meatball sub, and it was absolutely delicious. So flavorful, and perfectly made, I devoured the entire thing. I've had the pasta salad and boy is it sooo good! They even serve Thrifty ice cream right now It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great sandwich spot!!

Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich

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50 years strong and the experience shows in everyevery bite

Valley Farm Market

4.4(388 reviews)

4.9 mi

A few weeks back I was hanging out with an old friend and as we started discussing lunch, poke came…read moreto mind. It sounded good but we also weren't really feeling like going "out" and something that could be delivered or that we could pick up seemed like the better play. All the typical poke places showed up when we searched but none of them really sold us. Well, good thing I remembered that Valley Farm's poke game is strong... really strong. Believe me, I know that those of you who don't know Valley Farm will likely say "really?" when I detail that this sleepy little Spring Valley market kicks out poke as good as anywhere else in SD, but it's true. It's a sleeper of a choice but the quality and price will make you a fan, trust me.

Parking 4/5 -Decent amount of spots in the market parking…read morelot Service 5/5 -Friendly and efficient staff Food 2/5 -Salmon poke, very mild seasoning, it tastes ok but nothing like other common flavors of poke. It just tasted like salmon coated in some kind of sesame oil. I still ate it with snacking seaweed but I would not buy again. -Hatch chile Caesar wrap, I liked that the wrap was soft and not soggy. Chicken was grilled and diced, lettuce was crunchy and hatch chile tasted grilled and notably cold, came with Caesar dressing on the side. There was nothing wrong with the ingredients but together it just made a very underwhelming wrap, I didn't really taste any flavor from the wrap even with the help of the dressing. I also would not buy again. Ambiance 5/5 -They had a lot of ready-to-eat food options, both hot and cold. Even though I didn't like what I got this time, I'm open to come back and try other things they have.

So many options in the drinks aisle!

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Mike M.

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14 years ago

Great deli, great staff and fast service! This place used to be a quiet unknown deli...but word is getting out. The pasta salad is awesome and the killer Klub is great as well. Give this deli a shot if you are in east county. You won't be disappointed. read more

Jay J.

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12 years ago

Our Smog business is in Santee and we love to have our breakfast from Hilltop. The food is great! The owners are really nice people and the girl who makes most of the sandwiches is just awesome! Just a really great family sandwich shop. Highly recommended. read more

Kyle K.

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8

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8 years ago

Some of the best deli turkey sandwich in town people! I recommend all my friends and family o try this place. out. Everyone is so friendly and their lunch prices are really cheap. Will be back for sure! read more

Anna N.

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9

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8 years ago

I mean the food here is ok but the atmosphere and customer service just seems to be missing something. I will be back but not sure if it's just me but this place has a weird vibe read more

Cindy G.

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7

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11 months ago

Amys Hilltop Deli is a great place for a quick lunch and tasty sandwich. With their extensive menu there are many choices. I highly recommend. Good job Amy and Joe read more

Tom C.

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7

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8 years ago

Amazing sandwiches. Some of the best I have had in the areas. I would most def come back for lunch again.

Cathy M.

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59

33

11 years ago

Decent sandwiches. And great employees. I would definitely be coming back here again.

R H.

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6

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17 years ago

I love their sandwiches especially their side pasta!

Stacy M.

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40

10

11 years ago

Loved the pasta salad.

Carly P.

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12

0

15 years ago

Great food!

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