Hilltop Deli

I seen on tic tok and I wanted to go see if it was worth it, 10/10 sooo gooood definitely new…read morebreakfast spot for the bagel sandwiches.

I can confidently say this is my all time favorite bagel shop. I've been coming here since I was…read moreyoung, and it's still just as amazing every single time. The bagels are always fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best you'll ever have. Rasha, the manager, is always there working so hard and keeping everything running smoothly. Her consistency and dedication really stand out, and it's clear how much she puts into this place day in and day out. This place isn't just a bagel shop to me it's a staple in my life, and I'll keep coming back for years to come. Easily 5 stars.

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Cheddar jalapeño bacon with Garlic chive cream cheese and egg bagel so bussing

Golden Bagel Cafe

3.6(353 reviews)

1.8 mi•Fletcher Hills

Family-owned & operated

Grab-and-go

Ordered 3 dozen bagels for an event and they were a hit! Everyone kept asking where these bagels…read morecome from? The cream cheese spreads were delicious my favorite was the sun-dried tomato. The cheddar jalapeño bagel is a definite must.

One of my favorite sandwich spots! Try the Ruben On rye! The owner is great! The cream cheese is…read moresuperb, the place is always clean, the workers always friendly. A really good local spot.

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Gold Coast Bagel

4.2(415 reviews)

3.9 mi

Ya'll...stop what you're doing and get yourself a big ole yummy muffin or a bagel or do what I did…read moreand got both! Ha! This place is the REAL deal- bomb bagels, sandwiches and big homemade muffins to die for, and hot or cold coffee! Yes please!! This place tends to be busy especially in the mornings but rightly so! I got an egg n bacon sandwich on a cheese jalepeño bagel with their chipotle cream cheese on the side- bomb! Their cream cheese on the side was a bit pricey but worth it! I also ordered a pistachio iced coffee with oat milk- so heavenly! I came here after a hike and it was the perfect treat! Staff are nice and attentive- there's two registers because they get busy so that was nice- ppl order quickly. They also have a nice seating area inside or outside- very chill place to hang and eat. Especially if you bring a pup- outside seating is nice. They also have fresh orange juice that my friend got and dang- had I know I would have ordered one too! I tasted it and sooo yummy. Prices are decent but again- worth it. I'll be back again and again!

I stopped by for lunch on a sunny day and ordered the Veggie Breakfast Sandwich on an Everything…read morebagel. The menu is huge with tons of options, but since it was my first visit I decided to play it safe. The bagel itself was delicious. It was chewy with great flavor from the everything seasoning. I especially loved the onions in the sandwich, which added a nice savory bite. It did take a little while for our bagels to come out, but everything tasted fresh and warm when it arrived, so the wait felt worth it. Next time I come back, I definitely want to try the cinnamon raisin bagel with one of their spreads. There's seating both inside and outside, and on such a nice day I opted to sit outdoors. It was slightly busy, but the line moved quickly and the staff kept orders moving at a good pace. Overall, a great spot for a casual bagel breakfast or lunch, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.0(228 reviews)

1.4 mi

Ordered the eight dollar deal for pickup through the app. The egg and ham sandwich was alright but…read moreI was given a empty cup for my large decaf coffee, I do not know if this is the norm or they were just very busy but I was expecting for my coffee to be already poured ahead of time considering I ordered ahead. I went over to pour my coffee and could find no decaf just caffeinated and the containers with cream were unlabeled and nearly empty. The entire setup for making your own coffee seemed more like a school cafeteria than a business.

Recently came here and the service and food were terrible. Went for the 1.99 iced coffee deal and a…read morebagel. The original is just black bitter sour coffee and the caramel was also bitter and tasted bad. The flavors just add sugar. There was no flavored cream or anything to make it not bitter. It was so bad I had to spit it out immediately. I asked if the coffee was made right and they said i can add milk if i wanted. It didn't change the rotten taste. I threw it away in the store. My kid ordered a plain bagel with pumpkin cream cheese. She said it tasted like fish and gave it to our dog. It had green peppers inside and my dog wouldn't even eat it. Save your money and go somewhere that has quality food and drinks. I wish I could get a refund! Absolutely disgusting!!!! Staff doesn't seem to care to make customer happy. Don't waste your money!

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Cafe Bella

4.1(168 reviews)

2.8 mi•Bostonia

Indoor and outdoor seating and a drive through. Solid spot for breakfast and smoothies, with great…read moreprices and speedy service. No frills inside but tables are clean and the workers are kind and efficient. I enjoyed my tropical greens smoothie.

Pros: - good value:cost…read more- clean bathrooms with lock PIN code - full expresso bar - good selection of healthy smoothies - acai bowls - some savory food selections aside from just pastries - free WiFi - background "cafe" tunes - a/c - sufficient amount of power outlets Cons: - interior needs a complete renovation. Not dirty or anything but very basic. Okay to get work done or sit down for a quick bite but wouldn't take a client here. Best way to put it

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Tyne Coffee

4.6(108 reviews)

1.0 mi

recently moved nearby and found this coffee shop on yelp. tried it and fell in love! the staff are…read moreextremely nice and friendly. we've loved the food we've tried here. and the coffee is great, we've even purchased some beans to make lattes at home! there's a ton of seating inside and outside. the parking lot looks like it's part of these industrial businesses, but that means it's always mostly empty on the weekends. i do wish tyne was open on sundays! it's the only day of the week that they're closed.

I love coffee and I have been coming here for years now. I like to try new places, but I keep…read morecoming back for their coffee and matcha. The iced matcha with strawberry cold foam has been a go to on these hot days. I have also have been getting a breakfast sandwich on gluten free bread and it is delicious. We also like to order their cold brew for special events and everyone keeps coming back for more and asking where we got it from. Thanks to the owner Josh for helping us out with this! Just be sure to order it a few days in advance to give them time to make it, the process is a glass three-tier slow drip system. Best tasting cold brew! Add a little vanilla cold foam to the top to give it a a dash of sweetness.

Matcha Latte & Avocado Toast

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Main Street Donuts & Deli

4.3(123 reviews)

2.2 mi

Stopped by Main Street for breakfast. All of the staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We…read morehad the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on a croissant. The sandwich was a great size -- definitely enough to share. Loved that it came with two donut holes as a bonus. The donuts were delicious as well. Will be vising again.

Stopped into Main Street last week following an early morning meeting in El Cajon. I was drawn in…read moreby the high ratings and my rating is based solely on the breakfast options alone. Decent amount of donuts available and a pretty vast menu (lunch mainly). I was craving a BEC bagel so went with that. Bagel was missing the freshness I'm used to. Everything tasted like it was microwaved instead of made fresh to order. Bagel was slightly chewy. Bacon and egg were definitely reheated. I would come back to give another shot but only if items are being made fresh.

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The Witness Sandwich

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.4(154 reviews)

2.1 mi•San Carlos

So went to mass and came in for a breakfast sandwhich . Baagwls always stocked plenty of help …read more Also had like 3 people in line but the service was fast . Waited less than 5 minutes maybe . Hands down has to be my fave to come to this location due to service and sandwhiches are always good .

I just sent my teenager to this location to pick up a variety of bagel sandwiches all to be TOASTED…read moreand freshly made. She arrived home with all sandwiches not toasted and old ingredients. This place sucks.

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Donut Bros

4.5(139 reviews)

3.0 mi

JC picked carefully the donuts we wanted. He told us that this Nice place opened up in 2016…read more That means a 10 year anniversary is coming up! Today it's 95° outside and we are cooling off in here the air-conditioning is going strong We had donuts and fresh hot coffee. They also have four kinds of tea, hot cocoa, and apple juice, Coke, and many other drinks. They also have turkey avocado, bagel melts, and 10 other breakfast sandwich choices We will be back soon for lunch.

I was in the mood for donuts. So we looked up a place near to where we were at the time. We decided…read moreto go here. The cashier was very friendly and greeted us with a smile. It's a small inside with one table and a few high top tables. I got a bear claw for later and an everything bagel as well. I was really disappointed in the bagel. I would say it took about 10 minutes to get my bagel with cream cheese. I wouldn't actually mind if the bagel was really good. I was a bit disappointed in it because it tasted like a store bought packaged bagel. The bear claw was decent. I didn't realize it was a filled with apple filling. That was ok I just didn't know. I do not see me coming back but the donuts did look good all in all.

Perfect mini apple fritter.

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El Cajon Bistro & Bakery

3.9(606 reviews)

3.3 mi

This is my favorite place toGreat people , great good , great quality. I've never been disappointed…read moreon any food iteam I have ordered.

Came by El Cajon Bistro this morning and tried their egg croissanwich with breakfast potatoes --…read moreand this plate did NOT disappoint. The croissant was buttery and flaky, stuffed with eggs and cheese, and everything tasted fresh. The potatoes were well-seasoned with peppers and onions, nice crisp on them, and the sauce on the side added a good kick. Portion size was solid too, definitely filling. Service was awesome and the inside decor was a sight to see too. Overall, great breakfast spot with good flavor, presentation, and quality. I'll definitely be back to try more off the menu.

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Tuna on toasted sourdough with small side of fresh in season fruit

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Nice lil' waterfall garden out front to create some ambience.

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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 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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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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10 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

kathy m.

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13 years ago

great good, great service and great prices. love the pasta salad. They deliver, but they are usually booked up pretty fast.

Tom C.

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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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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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11 years ago

Loved the pasta salad.

Carly P.

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12

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15 years ago

Great food!

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