Fresh subs, hot entrees, and homemade soup — built from scratch daily at Santee's most trusted lunch counter on Old Number Six Hwy.
Craig's Deli & Cafe isn't a franchise. It's a neighborhood institution — the kind of place where the regulars know your name and your order before you sit down. Every sandwich is built by hand, every batch of soup is stirred on the stove, and nothing on this menu came out of a freezer.
We've been feeding Santee from our spot on Old Number Six Hwy for years, and we plan to keep doing it the same way — with honest ingredients, generous portions, and the kind of service that makes you want to come back tomorrow.
Every item is prepared fresh — no shortcuts, no microwaves, no compromises.
It's not just food. It's the way we treat every order like it's for our own table.
Every vegetable is chopped by hand, every protein is sliced to order, and our soups are cooked in small batches each morning. Nothing sits in a freezer.
This isn't fast food. It's real food, made slowly, with attention to the things that matter — quality ingredients, proper technique, and a little love.
Walk in as a stranger, leave knowing the staff knows your name. That's the Santee spirit we bring to the counter every single day.
Office lunches, family gatherings, church events — call ahead and we'll have a spread ready for pickup. No stress, no fuss.
"Best deli sandwich in the area, hands down. The ingredients taste fresh and the portions are generous. This is my go-to lunch spot every week."
"The soup and sandwich combo is unreal. It feels like eating at someone's kitchen table — warm, honest, and made with actual care. I bring visitors here."
"We ordered catering for a family event and everything was perfect — hot, fresh, and arrived right on time. Craig's Deli is a hidden gem in Santee."
Walk-ins are always welcome, but calling ahead means your food is ready when you arrive. We're right here on Old Number Six — come see what the neighborhood's been talking about.
Have a question or want to place a catering order? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you.
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