Quick service. I stopped in for lunch, had a delicious Meat Lovers Calzone Slice. Only 5.99, this was 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. read more

Lakes Market & Deli - Original Sandwich: Turkey/Provolone - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

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Wow! This is a great liquor store with a hidden secret....they make AMAZING pizza! Great liquor store, they have everything you would need. They even made sandwiches although I'm definitely going to try that next. The pizza is incredible, probably one of the top pizzas I've ever had. The flavor was amazing, the toppings were fresh and the crust was nice and crispy. The salad was fresh and large enough for several people. The cheese sticks were a great deal for how many we received. Service has always been extremely friendly, even helping out when I couldn't find what I was looking for. Great stop for drinks and food, don't let the appearance fool you. This place is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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ordered a pizza for delivery so I cant speak to the inside or customer service of their staff, but I can surely hype up the Philly Cheesteak pizza! Generous portions of meat on a garlic sauce crust with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, topped with cheese and a delicious garlic-y drizzle. The pizza was cooked to perfection and the crust was fluffy and perfect to scrape up any crumbs or leftover garlic drizzle. read more

Lakes Market & Deli - Philly Cheesesteak Pizza - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

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

Pizza is just below average. The sauce is a little too sweet and the crust is so soft underneath that it just flops down as the cheese slides off. read more

Great service. Excellent selection of spirits. Sammy is the man. I always stop for my morning breakfast sandwich.

Lakes Market is my go-to store for the weekend newspaper. I also hit up Lakes for quick trip stuff that I may have forgotten at the grocery store. Or for ice, etc. if I'm on my way to a BBQ or party. Their selection of booze and beer is outstanding. They also have a deli with excellent sandwiches and they make a solid pizza too. Fishing supplies if you're headed to Santee Lakes. Even disc golf gear if you're going to Mast Park. One stop shopping at Lakes Market and Deli! I stopped by to exchange four propane tanks after Walmart's automated self-serve tank station kept giving me error messages. Lakes was more expensive than WalMart (about $5 per tank) but honestly, I'd rather give my money to mom and pop shop Lakes rather than WalMart. It was a bit of a pain in the ass for the guy working. He had to leave the register to unlock the tank locker for me and help exchange. He did it all with a good attitude and a smile. read more

Lakes Market & Deli - I am the Duke! - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

Best Owner, Best Staff, Best Selections, Best Pizza & Sandwiches...why go anywhere else?

We like Lakes - staff is always cordial and they have some great options One stop shop beer pizza sandwiches salads Ice cream chips and drinks Bait tackle Disc golf And more read more

Lakes Market & Deli - 1/30/2025 Freshly Made pepperoni - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

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good food and service was great could not have asked for a better experience from this place, will definitely try again

Great sandwiches. Amazing customer service. Huge selection. I highly recommend this place. Second to none!!

We're so happy to have something back at the lakes! Wonderful service, and good food. It is exactly what we need at this time.

Wow, where has this place been all my life? We are currently working ourselves through the deli menu and after several visits, have yet to be disappointed! Sam and Jeff, who work behind the counter, always have a friendly greeting and a smile for their customers. Prices are very reasonable, the pizzas, salads and sandwiches are made with care and are top-quality! I apologize for not having the names of the "food artists" but they all get 5 stars! read more

Only rating for the food. Had it delivered and it was not great. Two pizzas and a salad. Wasn't expecting anything amazing, but it was not good. Should have driven thru a burger joint and saved the money. read more

I LOVE this place! Everyone here is so Amazing!! Excellent service and very personable! Love talking with Sam in the morning!! Thank you for providing the best service to our community! read more

Sam provided us with excellent customer service. Very quick, prompt and courteous. Will definitely be coming back.

Food service beer wine pizza sandwich phone orders online orders they do it all. I love them. So convenient.

I love this liquor store, not for liquor but for their amazing Pizza! It tastes like it is made at a real pizza place, I go for the awesome pizza special which is the two slices and a fountain drink for $6.99, that's the best deal in town. Their supreme pizza sooo good, they also have great sandwiches. Sam is so awesome! I love chatting with him while I wait for my order plus he's really cute! . If you're looking for a delicious slice of pizza or a great value for lunch with the two piece special, I highly recommend you stop in and grab a slice or two, the slices are big, I eat off the special for two days! read more

I've been shopping at Lakes Market since 2006 and I'm not sure why I waited so long to try their pizza & deli food. OMG, their pizza is delicious! I think I found my new favorite pizza shop. They also have great salads and sandwiches here to. It's easy to place a call in order, or place an order online. It's never too busy or crowded which is an added bonus. read more

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Just wanted to let everyone know about the excellent food and customer service at our neighborhood Lakes Market and Deli. We started ordering our pizzas, salads and sandwiches there about 2 years ago and now we will never go anywhere else. Their pizzas are amazing with the freshest ingredients, including the crust, (nothing is prepackaged) and they are made with generous amounts of toppings and cheese and are very reasonably priced and every pizza just tastes GOOD. I tell EVERYONE to forget overpriced and greasy Pizza Hut and just go to see Lee and Sam at Lakes Market. You won't be disappointed. Their specialty sandwiches are just as mouthwatering and prepared exactly how you want it, every single time. Sarita (hope I am spelling her name right) is a master at building the perfect sandwich and salad. My favorite salad is their chef salad. Always absolutely the freshest lettuce and ingredients, and again, the portions are generous. You will never get a pre packaged, wilted or skimpy salad at Lakes Market. Lee and his staff care deeply about their customers and their community and it shows every time you walk in. They are the best!! read more

Does Lakes Market have a new owner? They used to have some of the best deli sandwiches but not anymore. The quality and quantity has really gone downhill. Especially for their prices read more

I would give negative five stars if I could!! I bought a propane tank at this place about a week ago. I already had one on my barbecue and was using the last of it when that one was done I put on the one that I bought from there and it was completely empty!!! They sold me an empty propane tank and when I went back with the receipt and told them that they sold me an empty tank they told me too bad that I used it ! I already had dinner ready for my family to cook and had to run out of the house to try and get it exchanged now I don't even know how I'm gonna cook this fish!! Totally crooks. Even another store attendant said the propane enclosure is always unlocked. Do your self a favor and stay far away! read more

Lakes Market & Deli - the front of the store - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

I wouldn't normally order a pizza from a liquor unless it was part of deal like: Free Pizza with every case of (insert favorite beer). In fact, I can tell you that I never have. I must tell you that I trusted the reviews here and ordered with the full confidence that it would be comparable to 7/11 pizza. I just needed something quick. Oops! My expectations were blown out the way as I delightfully indulged in my 2 slice limit with a 3rd slice. Great pizza, nice folks. read more

My first AND last visit to this deli. Now that I'm working from home I no longer have access to good deli sandwiches so I decided to support one of the locals and to my dismay I was disappointed. My first question should've been can a liquor store serve quality food as well? Maybe. If the young lady who had just worked the counter (multiple customers) before coming over to the deli - without washing her hands FIRST then I would say yes. Cudos to her for at least putting on gloves. All that aside, I get home only to find that my sandwich had OLD brown lettuce on it. How does a deli at 11:30 am already selling wilted lettuce on a Monday?? I'm done. read more

Lakes Market & Deli - The charger sandwich - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

Best pizza in town, we love their fresh pizzas, they're always made to perfection. They happy hour is amazing, free pizza with a bottle of wine, can't be beat! It's a small family owned business, the owner is super nice. On a cool summer night their patio is the perfect setting for a weekend evening. read more

A very typical market and deli or liquor store with a small market and service deli. Stopped in to pick up a few things and the gent at the counter was friendly enough. In addition to all the liquor behind the counter and the refrigerators full of beers, they also have service deli and pizza counter. I can't believe there's a pizza oven behind the deli counter. I have not tried neither but I have purchase a few items from this store. They carry nick knacks such as chips, cookies, candies and gums. They also carry milk, eggs, and a small selection of cheese and breads outside the deli of course. read more

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE LEAVING! I used to go to this liquor store daily, used to.... I purchased a few snacks and a spray deodorant (random I know) the price tag sai d $3.99, the guy behind the counter looked at it and manually put in $4.99, I didn't feel like saying anything. I felt I was already getting a good deal since It was so convenient to grab my deodorant at a corner store when I needed it so desperately, so I "overlooked" it, paid what they asked, and went about my day. A week goes by, wouldn't you know it, I went back in for more snacks and another can of deodorant, again the guy looks at the price tag and puts in $4.99 instead of $3.99, this time I pointed it out and he changed it to the correct price, problem solved. A few days later I came by and bought a bag of chips "fiesta chip mix" to be exact, I remembered seeing something the other day online about arizona ice tea, how the company put "only 99 cents" on their cans so liquor stores like this one can't just change the price. The fiesta chip mix had a similar enchanting label marked "$2.29 only" how could I resist, the spicy spirals, the puffy pork rinds, the crispy doritos, the cheesy cheetos, all for just $2.29 only...I was thrilled at the value and excited about the spicy encounter I was about to experience. I almost skipped up to the counter with my chips and soda, I placed them on the counter and took out my wallet, I would be long gone with my chips before the fiesta chip mix company would ever know what hit them, the fools. I looked down at the screen, about to insert my debit card into the chip reader $1.99-Soda $4.99-Grocery item I stared into that screen for what must have been several minutes, I thought about how I had taken the time to compare the fiesta chip mix bag for $2.29 only to the other smaller fiesta chip mix bag, the one marked $1.49 only, I thought about how the smaller bag was only 2.75oz compared to the larger 6oz bag, I thought about how I justified spending 80 more cents for the extra 3.25 ounces, I thought about how that almost made the $2.29 only deal even better, how could the fiesta chip mix company overlook this obvious mistake? They can't possibly be making any money off of this.... I thought about all this, then said "Are these the chips?" pointing at the credit card machine displaying the $4.99 grocery item, "Are these chips $4.99??" pressing down on the chip bag, I could feel a pork rind smash as I pressed down on to the $2.29 only price label. The cashier acted confused for a few seconds, then manually input the correct price. I felt vindicated, all those years of bottling up my anger, all the times I was bullied in school, every time I went into that store and "overlooked their mistake because they are just human" it restored my inner being and solidified my confidence that life will be ok, and that I can stand up for myself and feel good about it. I paid for my snacks, walked out of the store, fiesta chip mix in hand, ripped the bag opened and shoved a handful of that spicy flavor explosion into my mouth, a tear rolled down my cheek as I stood in the parking lot, arms extended as if I was Andy Dufresne, I crawled through that tunnel and on the other side was my freedom from tyranny. A few days later I went by to get another bag, they did it again, I wouldn't recommend going there unless you want the fiesta chip mix, it's $2.29 only, but just check your receipt before you leave. read more

Went in to buy a soda while I waited on my burrito next door. The man behind the counter, I think part owner was rude and lacked any appreciation of my patronage. He has been mean in the past but I have shrugged it off. This time because he didn't count the cash i put down he had even a worse attitude. I took my money back and left. No longer will I purchase anything from this place. This guy definitely need some lessons on customer service. Hopefully he will read this and treat his customers better. For me he lost my business and think he is a bad representation of our community in Santee. read more

They're food is pretty delicious! I usually get the tuna salad . My bf gets pizza and the breakfast sandwiches with ham, egg and cheese. Highly recommend, and affordable!!! read more

Absolutely the best sandwiches I've ever had! Their pizza is amazing and I love their veggie sandwich. This is my go-to sandwich place read more

Lakes Market & Deli - This is their menu. I always get the veggie sandwich on sour dough and it's SOOOOO GOOD!! - Delis Near Me - Santee, California

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Very good sandwiches/Deli. Not to much bread but lots of meats and toppings. My go to place when you are hungry. Call your order in and pick it up to go. read more

HUGE Fan of Lakes Market & Deli! Let me count the ways... Their sandwiches are tops! They now have pizza!! 2 slices and a fountain soda for $4. Beer and a good wine selection. Lotto, snacks, sodas, ice! very friendly, great services. Never too long of a line before others jump in to help. I am hooked on their Surfer Supreme sandwich, especially when made by the young girl (daughter?). Not sure what she does differently, but it is always better when she makes them. Their pizza can be hit or miss. Sometime spot on, sometimes a bit greasy. But it is a newer item and for $4 with soda, I'm happy for the cheap lunch. They do make a variety of full [pizza] pies, but I have not tried them. If you are heading to the beach, taking in the local trails, or going to Santee Lakes, a stop here first is always a thing. read more

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I get a sandwich at Lakes Market & Deli a couple times a month. It's a generous size sandwich, tasty fresh ingredients, at a reasonable price. I always look forward to coming here. They do a great job! read more

I had a buddy over with his two kids. I bought a pizza (don't remember the size), four sandwiches, and breadsticks and paid less than $50. Have and will continue to go back. Super happy with their sandwiches and market place. read more

First time getting Lakes Market pizza! The pizza was really good! Very reasonable prices only $12.99-14.99 for an 18" pizza! Couple dollars per topping after that. We've had sandwiches here before and they were also good. Not 5 stars good but a solid 4.368, I would say. They delivered to Santee via Grubhub and it hit the spot for sure. Will order again and try their salads. read more

I went in this store a few months ago for a Coke and a smile. I had never been in here before and was amused that this place had a deli and was like a 7-11 on steroids! So I ordered a sandwhich and watched how they meticulously made it making sure it was exactly how I ordered. It was delicious. I went back today to tempt fate and was again happy with the end product. Fresh and delicious. The cool and funny thing is that I got a roll of butter rum lifesavers! You never see them anywhere anymore! The deli theme is based on Santee and the lakes etc and I am very please with the price and product! read more

Best gyro sandwich I've ever had. Friendly staff, good prices, and a nice selection of non alcoholic drinks for those who are looking for a good filling meal while on a lunch break. read more

I have been going to this amazing place for 12 years. Staff are always friendly. Large selections of drinks. Great ice cream selection. The best deli. Breaking sandwiches. Lunch sandwiches. Stupendous Ruben. read more

If there is 10 stars I would leave it for them, All the workers friendly and fast get you in and out so quick, even the owner met him a couple times and he was welcome and super nice There prices very reasonable and fresh, also the store kept it clean This type of business I would love to go to Thank you and thank you for the great customer service read more

Last night my husband ordered a tuna on sourdough bread, which I always get. Lately I've noticed that the bread has been stale! I was so disappointed because I feel that your standards must be maintained in or for people to keep coming back. This was my last try, I'm finished, sorry to say! read more