36 Best Delis near Santee

“The low carb salmon plate was incredible. it includes soup or salad, asparagus and portobello mushrooms. I chose the salad and it was huge and delicious and all that for only $16.99! Top gourmet quality food. I will be going back. So many choices and all of it looked incredible!“

“I enjoy their calzones, pizza, sandwiches & Greek salads. However, for the first time I ordered a pastrami on roll with red onions, pickles and mustard.
IT WAS THE WORSE SANDWICH EVER! Two paper thin slices of pastrami, onions were thick hand some were huge. The pickle was a spear. All I could taste were the onions. It's been a while since I've ordered food as I used to a lot pre COVID. Well, I went to three other sandwich shops and no one served pastrami! So I made my own and it was fabulous. See the second photo on the right I made... It's on the round roll.“

“It is really good and I definitely recommend. Its a great place when you're craving a good, fresh, no frills sandwich.

First time I went and it was tough to choose as they have a solid selection. Ended up going basic ham sandwich and it was great. French roll and ingredients were fresh and it had a fat slab of ham on it.

They also have soup, which I intend to try next time as its hard to find a good soup. If the sandwich was an indicator, should be good to go.

A bit tough to find as its on the 4th floor of a commercial building, but there are lots of signs.“

“Love the cheerful, friendly welcome and the first timer helpfulness! Delicious sandwiches prepared to order, personal preferences are catered to. Always something new to try, creative variations.“

“Great sandwiches, you can choose your toppings! family owned, clean and convenient love this place 👍“

“We've been ordering sandwiches from this deli for a few yrs now... they're reasonably priced & soooo good!! ♡ u guys! Thank u Danny for always makin sure our take out orders are correct & ready to go when we get there 😁 *Support Small/Family Owned Businesses!* Thank u from all of us at All 4 Pets - Santee #all4petssantee“

“I went to Hilltop Deli today for lunch for a standard (my basic) roast beef sandwich; roast beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, on sourdough. Not only was the sandwich on point, it came with my choice of side (I wasn’t expecting). It was all so good and I have no need for dinner tonight. Well worth the visit. Staff is A+, too.“

“mamma mia signature is THE absolute best sandwich I've ever had in my life. staff is always friendly, food is always great, beer is always cold. what else can you ask for?“

“Amazingly consistent…Every bite feels like the result of years of perfecting balance and flavor. You can taste the care and craft that goes into every sandwich — from the fresh ingredients to the thoughtful layering. Whatever you order, it’s always just right. Truly a masterpiece in sandwich form.“

“Everything on the menu , It’s all good !“

“This place is truly a hidden gem. The sandwiches are tasty and combo is ridiculously affordable. The food is made with love and you can taste it..On top of all that the owner is super sweet. I only wish I had reasons to come out this way more often.“

“Fantastic sandwiches and great hospitality! I’d pick this place any day of the week over Subway :)“

“Aside from the fact this place is literally down the hill from me.. the owner & his beautiful family are Gucci ASF. Always smiling no matter what.. I've seen him take over this place, update & upgrade expanding not only his professionalism but the overall popularity in owning/running a well established business. I highly recommend stopping by for one of his infamous handcrafted deli sandwiches. Yooo, you don't even knoow!! 🤤 As for the liquor aspect of it, your boy's got a top notch selection of shelf spirits varying from Bourbon, Rye, Tequila, Gin, Vodka, Scotch whisky, Amaro & even Bitters! Oh Mylanta Georgia I almost forgot.. 🤗 this family owned business even has the types of snacks & munchies we all crave; don't let me get started on the Mexican candies yo 😆 I'm telling y'all if you still think it's too good to be true, just see for yourself!! Well worth the spending xoxo“

“Amazing customer service for starters! Thought I finalized my order online for pick up and had not. They made sure they expedited my order without me having to ask. Super sweet family owned place! Amazing sandwiches! Loved it and will definitely go back whenever I am in the area! Thank you Mali's!!“

“This deli is very good! We got the monster (which absolutely lives up to its name, it was so big it was literally 4 meals) the olive spread on it was delicious too! As well as the san diegan which was also good however after only a 5m drive home was very soggy which was a shame. The service in the little store was amazing, what a nice man working the front and a unique shop, the people working the deli didn’t seem as enthusiastic to be there but that’s okay. The only thing is I find the price to be quite expensive for just their basic sandwich’s. They are very good quality but for a sandwich out of a deli like this expensive IMO.“

“Yummy Deli is a great little spot in Kearny Mesa if you’re nearby and want a quick, easy lunch without a wait. I’m in this area often, so I’ve eaten here quite a bit, and it’s always been a reliable option.

I’m vegetarian, and Young has always had options for me, whether I’m grabbing a sandwich, wrap, soup, salad, snack, or drink. She is always nice, sweet, polite, and welcoming, which makes the place feel comfortable and easy to come back to.

There is seating available, handicap access, drinks, snacks, and plenty of quick lunch options. It’s a solid no-lines, no-hassle deli for anyone working nearby or passing through Kearny Mesa.“

“Hidden in a commercial complex but so worth the find. The owner was extremely personable. It was clean inside and outside. The bread tastes so fresh and they stack the meat! They also have a punch card so when you buy so many sandwiches you get one free. I will definitely be going back!“

“.......this is the best deli in san diego county period !!........2 of my favorites are the meatball (of course !) and the muffaletta.......that meatball sammie has some of the best meatballs i've had on this planet.........and boy, does this deli have delicious bread which we all know can make or break the sammie, irregardless of what's stuffed inside.......a bit crusty on the outside but pillowy soft wonderness on the inside.......drenched in tasty marinara, some goood melted provolone and them tasty meatballs.............my soul ascends somewhere while i eat this tasty treat, every time..........and that muffaletta is a nice, lighter surprise than the one in the big easy.......the olive spread is nice and brawny like a good olive spread should be..........i've had a few others as well but wanted to highlight my faves...........you can't go wrong here and your tastebuds will say grazie grazie grazie.........“

“Just discovered this place while attending a conference. Nice deli with decent sandwich selection for $12 each. I ordred the hot pastrami with kraut thousand island toasted. The owner greeted me and is friendly. They have TV inside toWatch while you eat hours are 8 to 5pm

Parking: 2min from 15 Aero drive exit freeway

Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of room“

“The best quality , service and prices around! Don’t go anywhere else“

“The BEST Carne Asada Street tacos and only $1 each. I stock up with these whenever I'm in the area and keep them in the fridge for later.The fruit drinks are exceptionally good and very generously sized.The place is super clean and the staff is very friendly.Worth the drive from wherever.“

“The sandwiches are delicious and hearty!! At a great price too.“

“I love their food. Wish they have the langs challah bread, their challah bread is not something you can do kiddush with.“

“John Gotti was great. Tasty, high quality sandwich. Torta roll is excellent and the best part of the sandwich.“

“Awesome sandwiches!!! Must have if in the area“

“So, I recently tried this restaurant on a whim when ordering through Postmates. WOW, I was impressed. I got the sandwich with the roast beef and the coleslaw, and it was absolutely delicious! Furthermore, the prices are outstanding, especially considering the high quality of the food. Check it out if you are in the area--I am sure that you will not be disappointed.“

“Kind, helpful people, amazing fresh food! They hand make the chicken salad so I try to call before I get there to give them time. They are amazing.

Dietary restrictions: They work so hard to meet all my difficult allergies. They are always so kind.

Kid-friendliness: They are awesome and will not cook up your human or animal children.“

“Great place food delivery’s to a great selection of drinks“

“Bought online and picked up the family meal on the Monday before T-day. Easy parking, no line. Walked right in, picked up my goods, and walked right out to my car. Soooo smooth. Learned my lesson last year. Plus, got a discount for picking up my order early.

The ham and sides were awesome! Next... Christmas dinner....“

“13 April 2026
Monday

Just had the most amazing sandwich ... the Jose's Special was outstanding. Hot pastrami, juicy roast beef, Swiss on grilled sourdough.

I usually get the Philly Cheese-steak, but wanted something different today. I found my new favorite.

Thank you Sunrise Deli !!“

“The sandwiches are delicious and hearty!! At a great price too.“

“Best sandwiches :) The bread makes it!“

“Best Sandwiches and Pickes to go with. them. I no longer live in La Mesa but go back, that's how delicious they are. Grrat customer service too. Nathan your staff is superb and your cashier was very accommodating. ...“

“don't disappoint at all..“

“Great sandwiches and service“