Deli Belly

These guys have been a reliable place to get a very good sandwich for some time now. I did not know…read morethat they had one available in East County too, however. I ordered the Sky Park Sandwich on Wheat. It comes with EverRoast Boar's Head sliced chicken breast, Pepper Jack Cheese, and bacon. You can add more ingredients if you like off a list. I added red onions, tomatoes, and lettuce with oil and vinegar for $13.49 plus tax. You can choose from a little side of macaroni or potato salad. The sandwich was very good, but they did add alfalfa sprouts in the sandwich. There must have been a miscommunication when I said now way to the sprouts. I picked out the most I could. The deli chicken was very tasty and so was the Pepper Jack Cheese. I liked the wheat bread but it was a little on the dry side. I expected it to be a little moister, but it did tasty good. Overall, the sand was good. The service was good, too. The young man did a good job explaining the process and did a good job putting the sandwich together with the exception of the sprouts. The older gent, who I learned was his grandfather, was very friendly. The deli is inside a liquor store. They offer three tables out in front with chairs.

The sandwiches were good and the staff was friendly. They were patient with us while looking over…read morethe menu. When we went to pay the checkout asked for tip, we chose 15% and the tip calculated 50% and the cashier wouldn't give us a receipt.

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Mary's Donuts

4.3(398 reviews)

0.4 mi

Came in to check out Mary's Donuts great donuts, fresh and a lot of options. Grabbed some coffee…read moreand went over to Lindo Lake County Park to chill, nice little spot with water, birds, and a good vibe. I'll come back when I'm in the area. They also sell sandwiches and have muffins too. Honestly, the size of these muffins is crazy big like way bigger than I expected. I tried the blueberry cream cheese one and yeah it was really good. Definitely something I'd get again. this place has totally been here for quite a while so I would recommend reading some reviews and recommendations of regulars. This is my first time visiting, but I'll definitely come back. #LakesideEats #Donuts #CoffeeBreak #SanDiegoSpots #SimpleEats #ChillTime

I love a good pumpkin anything and Mary's Donuts has the niche in making a very good pumpkin…read moremuffin. The muffin was very flavorful and soft and moist. It was a little gummy towards the center, as if it needed a little more time in the oven, but it was still great. The lady at the counter was nice enough. She was a little rushed because of the line, so I got that. I did not see any inside or outside seating at this location as the one in Santee offers.

The Heap Sandwich

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Pepper Farm Deli

Wow! Their menu instantly reminded me of Cheesecake Factory's menu...extensive. But honestly,…read morethat's not a bad thing because there are plenty of options. They have everything from hot sandwiches and cold sandwiches to salads, wraps, and even breakfast items. You can order at the counter or on the kiosk. I ordered on the kiosk. Simple and quick. I ordered the wild-caught salmon sandwich with salmon, arugula, and garlic aioli. The salmon was cooked perfectly. They were a little skimpy on the aioli, so the sandwich was kind of dry, but it was still good. I also got a side of fries, and those shoestring fries were nice and crispy. Prices are reasonable, and there's seating both inside and outside. Shout out to Crystal. I don't know if she's the manager, but she definitely cares about quality customer service. Someone ordered the Green Beret sandwich, and it was brought out on toasted bread when apparently it wasn't supposed to be. She immediately went to the counter and let the cooks know about it. She meant business, and I liked that.

Food overpriced for what u get. Service - none…read moreAmbiance - loud and noisy If u prefer a quiet place to eat, dont come here. Better to get takeout and eat in your car. I ordered some soup and French Fries only because my companion likes their food. So, if u dont mind throwing $20 away to eat your food outside in uncomfortable chairs were the flies congregate, go ahead.

Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream

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The Sandwich Bags

4.7(357 reviews)

2.6 mi

20/10. LOVE this family owned and operated sandwich spot. The owner is the nicest guy and the food…read moreis always fresh, fast, and delicious! Cannot go wrong at all. I always get the East County Native -- it's tried and true fave. my fiancé always tries different sandwiches and she's never been disappointed. It's a household staple for us. Must try!

I've been wanting to come here for around 2 years now and I was not disappointed. I got the #20 and…read moreit was HELLA GOOD. The service was quick and attentive. The location gave me immediate delight vibes which fits the description. Overall a definite top 3 favorite of all of San Diego.

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Jody's Special in a wrap (added avocado and grilled onion)

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#14 California Cuban

Antonelli's Deli

4.3(982 reviews)

3.6 mi

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.

If you're living in San Diego, one usually needs a reason to visit one of the other communities in…read moreSan Diego County. Maybe you're buying a car or there's a special store, but it's rare that one is going to haul off to El Cajon for something to eat. Except now. Antonelli's Deli is worth the drive, the #1 is a great representation of an Italian deli sandwich, and their meatball sub is literally one of the best I've ever had in my life which spans two millennia, two centuries, and is in it's sixth decade.

Antonelli's deli great service 11-2025

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.6(53 reviews)

0.4 mi

Food was great, for what was received. The issue? Ordered two sandwiches via DoorDash. Received on…read moretime, no issues there. Reached in the bag and immediately noticed that there was no hot sandwich. Both cold. I ordered a Philly, but alas, it wasn't there. Eat what I received. Entered a comment card, but no word from the store after a week. So, that's why the two star from a store I order from quite frequently.

Sandwich was just okay, because the bread was dry and tasted a little stale. For over $12 for an 8"…read moresub the price point was high for what it was. It's my first sandwich from Jersey Mikes so I don't know I'll be back.

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Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant

4.2(516 reviews)

2.8 mi

A secret of east El Cajon, or just south of the 8 in essentially Lakeside, not far from Santee--we…read morestopped for dinner after picking up supplies at a neighboring store. They are still sticking to the original recipes and I appreciate the dough of our Italian Sausage & Mushroom pizza. We also shared a Caesar salad. I like that they have a room for private events - they had the Padres game on in that room. Our server would pass by a few times so that we could ask her for anything additional. We skipped dessert this time. Our pizza was better the second day! The way they prepare mushrooms was the way my hometown pizza place did. And the CHEESE! So delicious and melt-y!!!! Enjoy it

Went in to purchase cannoli shells Staff was very helpful…read morebut I thought the shells were overpriced Lesson Learned I ordered the house torpedo to-go and the whole sandwich was PERFECT

Works and pepperoni pizzas

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Dinner Salad

Cajon Pass Deli

4.7(264 reviews)

4.4 mi

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

Service was great. Tried the chicken Caesar wrap. It was good. But there was too many croutons and…read morenot enough chicken. Should have tried something else. The tuna sandwich was good also. But they mix it up with relish. I'm not a big fan of relish. Everything was presented very well and I like the service.

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Menu 2

Lakes Market & Deli

4.4(71 reviews)

4.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Good neighborhood restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere. The dishes were flavorful and reasonably…read morepriced. Service was smooth, and the space felt welcoming. I'd consider coming back.

Quick service. I stopped in for lunch, had a delicious Meat Lovers Calzone Slice. Only 5.99, this…read morewas a lunch in itself and was great. I'm not a "take food pics in my car" kind of guy, but I thought this needed to be shown. I initially came in for a sandwich and though I got distracted by the calzone slice, I still got the sandwich too. Just an original turkey/provolone. Good taste, could've loaded a little more lettuce/veggies, but a decent amount of turkey and cheese so I'm not complaining. Not anything to write home about, but I'd still pick one up on the way to the park with my kids if it was lunchtime.

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1/2 shrooms & 1/2 sausage

The Grinder

3.6(305 reviews)

3.1 mi

What makes a great deli? Freshly sliced meats, great bread and really good service…read more This is a perfect description for the Grinder, who's been in business for 60 years. Today was the COMBO and date I say world famous tuna salad. Add peperoncini and it's perfect. Did I mention how nice they are. We had fiona and they brought out a little deli treats.

Got the combo sub and the James special and they were soo good! I love a good deli sandwich and…read morethis place did not disappoint. Quality & fresh ingredients! Service was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful!