Lakes Market & Deli in Santee has served the Carlton Hills neighborhood from 9292 Carlton Hills Boulevard since 1994, combining a full deli counter and pizza kitchen with a convenience-market selection of beer, wine, spirits, and everyday groceries. The sandwich menu builds on fresh-sliced deli meats and house recipes, with a Reuben, a hot pastrami, and a roster of specialty subs alongside traditional cold-cut builds—a made-to-order deli program that anchors Carlton Hills Boulevard alongside neighborhood services like Carlton Classic Cleaners at 9636 Carlton Hills. The pizza kitchen produces traditional round pies and specialty combinations including an Italian-sausage pie with house-made sauce, plus Chicago-style calzones stuffed with mozzarella and customer-selected fillings. The market side stocks craft beer, local and imported wines, and a spirits shelf organized by category, creating a single-stop option for Carlton Hills residents provisioning for Santee Lakes cookouts and lakeside gatherings. Breakfast service includes fresh bagels with cream-cheese spreads, coffee, protein shakes, kombucha, and grab-and-go items for early risers heading toward Carlton Oaks Country Club or the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve—the same morning traffic that passes fine-jewelry shops like H Tim Williams Jewelers on Mission Gorge Road. The catering division scales sandwich trays, pizza orders, and beverage packages for office lunches, birthday parties, and team events, with a loyalty program that tracks repeat purchases across deli, pizza, and market categories.