J.C.'s Central Deli
Made Fresh Every Day!
1814 Central Ave,
Albany
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98.7 %1,529 ratings
Popular 10 ×
Turkey Breast
Basted in natural juices
$11.75
Hot Pastrami
NYC Pastrami, Spice Rub & Smoked Navel (Belly)
$14.00
Classic Sandwich
Fresh egg served with American cheese and your choice of sausage, bacon, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef or turkey.
$6.00
JC's Famous Roast Beef
Eye Round of Beef & Have It Your Way (Hot Dipped, Dry,Juice on the Side,Dip the Roll, or Cold Beef
$12.00
JC's Chicken Salad
Deli Fresh Chicken Breast with Celery & Spices
$11.75
Lay's Classic Potato Chips
$2.69
BLT
House Cooked Bacon Lettuce,Tomato,& Mayo
$11.75
Italian Mixed
Genoa salami, Pepperoni, Hot Capicola, Mortadella (No Nuts) Provolone Cheese Lettuce, Tomato & Onion with House Italian Dressing
$12.50
Reuben
Hot corned beef,sauerkraut, russian,& swiss cheese
$15.00
Half Sandwich & Soup Special
Sandwiches: choice of white, wheat or rye bread only!
$10.00
Morning - Breakfast Specialties 14 ×
Classic Sandwich
Fresh egg served with American cheese and your choice of sausage, bacon, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef or turkey.
$6.00
New England Sandwich
Fresh egg, sausage, cheddar cheese, maple syrup.
$6.75
Red Hot Sandwich
Fresh egg, sausage, American cheese, Frank's Red Hot sauce, chipotle mayo, hot cherry peppers.
$6.75
West Coast Sandwich
Fresh egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, basil mayonnaise, fresh spinach.
$6.75
Vegetarian Sandwich
Fresh egg, mozzarella, basil mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, red onions.
$6.75
NY Kaiser Roll
Fresh Baked
$1.75
Cream Cheese
$1.50
Bagel
$2.25
Mimi's Breakfast Wrap
Four eggs, extra bacon, ketchup,hot sauce,& Cooper sharp american on plain wrap
$10.00
The Breakfast Connection
Three eggs,JC's pastrami, bacon, Cooper Sharp america, & hot honey on semolina (seeded) hoagie
$12.00
Big Hash
Two eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, hash brown ,& cheddar cheese on NY kaiser roll
$10.00
The Godfather
Three eggs, bacon, spicy capicola & american cheese on toasted ciabatta roll
$10.00
Early Bird
Chicken cutlet, two eggs, american cheese, bacon,& maple drizzle on toasted NY kaiser roll
$10.00
Steak & Eggs
Beef patty,two eggs, bacon, fried onion,lettuce,tomato,salt, peppper,ketchup on toasted onion roll
$10.00
Special Sandwiches 25 ×
Country Ham
Cure 81 Ham with herb boursin cheese, spinach, tomato, & dijonnaise on grilled country white
$13.00
Mel's Mozz
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, spiniach, tomato, balsamic, & basil smear on ciabatta roll
$13.00
Gochujang Pork
Seared pork with Gochujangs auce, asian mayo,& sweet sour slaw on toasted NY kaiser roll
$12.00
House Turkey
Turkey, spinach, roasted red peppers, habanero cheese smear & basil mayo on ciabatta roll
$13.00
Momma Mia
Italian roasted pork with broccoli rabe, provolone cheese & garlic mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll
$13.00
Bee's Knee's
Chicken cutlet, rapini(Broccoli Rabe), smoked gouda cheese, & JC's hot honey on ciabatta roll
$13.00
John John (chicken cutlet)
Chicken cutlet, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, spinach, & garlic mayo on ciabatta roll
$13.00
Screaming Eagle
House roast beef, cheddar cheese, sweet sour slaw, russian & horseradish sauce on marble rye
$13.00
Parm
Chicken Cutlet with JC's tomato sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese on hoagie roll
$15.00
Sammie
Burrata cheese, sundry tomatoes, pickled onions, smoked bacon,spiniach,& roasted garlic mayo on ciabatta roll
$13.00
Italian Stallion
Hot dipped roast beef with sautéed onions, provolone cheese on grilled garlic NY kaiser roll (make it Spicy -add crushed hot peppers)
$13.00
Smash
Two special blend beef patties with American cheese on toasted brioche roll
$11.00
Big Tony
Fried meatballs, burrata,Hot Crispy Oil, basil, balsamic glaze, roasted red & hot cherry peppers on semolina (sesame) Hoagie
$16.00
That Chicken
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken, house sliced pickles, toasted brioche roll
$12.00
Nash
Crispy buttermilk fried Nashville chicken with sweet & sour slaw, mayo on toasted brioche roll
$13.00
Mimi's Meatballs
Fresh hot meatballs with parmesan cheese on hoagie roll
$13.00
Derryx Spicy Korean Ruben
JC's corned beef, cooper sharp american cheese, spicy kimchi,& gochujang sauce on Rockhill Rye
$15.00
The Piggy
BBQ pork, smoked gouda cheese,& coleslaw on toasted NY kaiser roll
$12.00
Hail Caesar
Chicken cutlet, romaine, parmesan cheese & caesar dressing on toasted hoagie roll
$15.00
Cubano
Roast pork,Cure 81 ham, sliced pickles, swiss cheese & house mustard on pressed hoagie roll
$15.00
The Chin
Seared BBQ beef, pickled onions, hot cherry peppers, american cheese, on toasted hoagie roll
$15.00
All American
Chicken cutlet,Italian roast pork, bacon,cooper sharp american,pickled onions, roasted red peppers & basil mayo Semolina (sesame) Hoagie
$16.00
BOO-RRAH-TAH
Chicken cutlet, burrata cheese, pepperoni, basil,JC's hot honey, spinach,& balsamic on Semolina(sesame) Hoagie
$16.00
TBS
JC's turkey,bacon,spinach,tomato,cranberry mayo & boursin cheese on grilled country white bread
$13.00
Buff Who
Crispy buttermilk chicken with bacon,pepper jack & blue cheese smear on toasted brioche roll
$13.00
Made-To-Order Sandwiches 24 ×
Reuben
Hot corned beef,sauerkraut, russian,& swiss cheese
$15.00
JC's Famous Roast Beef
Eye Round of Beef & Have It Your Way (Hot Dipped, Dry,Juice on the Side,Dip the Roll, or Cold Beef
$12.00
Hot Corned Beef
Brisket, Pickled with Kosher Spice
$14.00
Rachel Sandwich
Corned beef, cole slaw, russian & swiss cheese
$15.00
Hot Pastrami
NYC Pastrami, Spice Rub & Smoked Navel (Belly)
$14.00
Turkey Breast
Basted in natural juices
$11.75
Chicken Breast
Uniquely Delicious, Oven Roasted with Cajun Spice
$11.75
Ham
Premium Cure 81 Ham Hardwood-Smoked
$11.75
Crab Seafood Salad
Supreme blend of Snow Crab and Pollock
$11.75
Genoa Salami
Italian Style with Garlic, Spices, & Peppercorn
$11.75
JC's Chicken Salad
Deli Fresh Chicken Breast with Celery & Spices
$11.75
Tuna Salad
All White Albacore with Spices
$11.75
Egg Salad
Fresh Daily with Blended Spices
$11.75
Liverwurst
Old School & Highest quality
$11.75
BLT
House Cooked Bacon Lettuce,Tomato,& Mayo
$11.75
Cheese Sandwich
Imported Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone or White Land-O-Lakes American
$10.00
Italian Mixed
Genoa salami, Pepperoni, Hot Capicola, Mortadella (No Nuts) Provolone Cheese Lettuce, Tomato & Onion with House Italian Dressing
$12.50
Vegetarian
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Roasted Red Peppers,Pickles & Choice of Cheese
$9.00
Pepperoni
Seasoned with Paprika & Spices
$11.75
Mortadella
Italian Style with Spices ( No Nuts)
$11.75
Turkey Ruben
JC's Turkey,Sauerkraut,Russian & Swiss Cheese
$14.75
Turkey Racheal
JC's Turkey,Cole Slaw, & Swiss Cheese on Rockhill Seeded Rye
$14.75
Pastrami Rachel
NYC Pastrami,Cole Slaw, & Swiss Cheese on Rockhill Seeded Rye
$15.50
Pastrami Ruben
NYC Pastrami, Sauerkraut,Swiss Cheese,& Russian on Rockhill Seeded Rye
$15.50
Sides Made-To-Order 9 ×
Potato Salad
Yukon potatoes with mayonnaise & savory spice
$3.50
Pasta Salad
Tri color rotini pasta in Italian vinaigrette
$3.50
Cucumber Salad
Sweet & sour with dill
$3.50
Cole Slaw
Sweet crisp with a hint of creamy mayonaise
$3.50
Baked Beans
With brown sugar & molasses
$3.50
Potato Chips
$2.50
Three Bean Salad
Three bean's sweet and sour
$3.50
Macaroni Salad
Made with egg, celery & spices
$3.50
Fresh Fruit
Ask for flavor
$3.50
Chips 27 ×
Lay's Classic Potato Chips
$2.69
Boulder Canyon BBQ
$2.69
Deep River Original Sea Salt
$2.50
Deep River Sweet Maui Onion
$2.50
Deep River Zesty Jalapeno
$2.50
Dorito's Nacho Cheese
$2.50
Dorito's Cool Ranch
$2.50
Fritos
$2.50
Hal's Sour Cream & Onion
$2.50
Hal's BBQ
$2.50
Hal's Buffalo Ranch
$2.50
Hal's Salt & Vinegar
$2.50
Hal's Sweet Chili
$2.50
Utz Carolina Style BBQ
$2.69
Utz Cheddar & Sour Cream
$2.69
Utz Crab Chips
$2.69
Utz Heluva Good Buttermilk Ranch
$2.69
Utz Heluva Good French Onion
$2.69
Utz Honey BBQ
$2.69
Utz Mike's Hot Honey
$2.69
Utz Onion & Garlic
$2.69
Utz Original
$2.69
Utz Red Hot
$2.69
Utz Ripple Original
$2.69
Utz Salt & Pepper
$2.69
Utz Sizzlin Summer Burger
$2.69
Utz Wavy Original
$2.69
Extras, Sides & Sauces 17 ×
Side of Basil Mayo
$1.00
Side of Blue Cheese
$1.00
Side of Caesar
$1.00
Side of Chipotle Mayo
$1.00
Side of Cranberry Mayo
$1.00
Side of Deli Mustard
$0.50
Side of FF Honey Dijon
$1.00
Side of FF Italian
$1.00
Side of FF Raspberry Vinaigrette
$1.00
Side of Honey Mustard
$1.00
Side of Horseradish Mayo
$1.00
Side of Hot Cherry Pepper Relish
$1.00
Side of Italian
$1.00
Side of Mayonnaise
$1.00
Side of Parmesan Peppercorn
$1.00
Side of Ranch
$1.00
Side of Russian
$1.00
Drinks & Beverages 19 ×
Bai Water
$2.75
Coke (Can)
$1.85
Coke Zero (Can)
$1.85
Diet Coke (Can)
$1.85
Sprite (Can)
$1.85
A&W Rootber (Can)
$1.85
Dr. Pepper (Can)
$1.85
Diet Dr. Pepper (Can)
$1.85
Ginger Ale (Can)
$1.85
Diet Ginger Ale (Can)
$1.85
Grape Soda (Can)
$1.85
Orange Soda (Can)
$1.85
Snapple
$2.75
Nantucket Nector
Choose from a variety of flavors!
$3.00
Coffee
$2.25
Bottled Water
$2.00
Hot Tea
$3.00
Hot Chocolate
$3.00
Bottled Soda
$2.75
Garden Salads 6 ×
Homemade Soups 1 ×
Meats & Salads By The Pound 19 ×
Pastrami (by the pound)
$17.00
Corned Beef (by the pound)
Made on premise.
$17.00
Roast Beef (by the pound)
Prepared in house!
$16.00
Chicken Breast (by the pound)
Prepared in house!
$12.00
Turkey (by the pound)
Prepared in house!
$15.00
Ham (by the pound)
$12.00
Salami (by the pound)
$12.00
Crab Salad (by the pound)
$16.00
Egg Salad (by the pound)
Made in house
$16.00
Chicken Salad (by the pound)
Made in house!
$16.00
Tuna Salad (by the pound)
Prepared on premise.
$16.00
Pasta Salad (by the pound)
Prepared in house!
$7.00
Potato Salad (by the pound)
Prepared on premise.
$7.00
Cole Slaw (by the pound)
Prepared on premise.
$7.00
Dozen Rolls
$10.00
Rye Bread Loaf
4 lb. loaf
$14.00
Cheese
$12.00
Pickles
$6.00
Prosciutto
$20.00
Desserts 21 ×
Triple Chocolate Chunk Chip Cookie
$2.75
Peanut Butter Cookie
$2.75
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
$2.75
Salted Carmel
$2.75
Brownie
Rich, fudge nut.
$2.75
Blondie
Light brown brownie w/ chocolate chips & nuts
$2.75
Villa Italia Chocolate Cake
$6.00
Fresh Fruit
Ask for variety
$3.50
Villa Italia Carrot Cake
*Nuts* moist with two layers of cream cheese filling
$6.00
Villa Italia Cheesecake Plain
Smooth, rich,& creamy
$6.50
Villa Italia Cherry Cheesecake
Smooth, rich, & creamy topped with cherry topping
$8.50
Villa Italia Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese with espresso coffee and dusted with cocoa
$5.50
Black & White
Classic Black & White Cookie
$2.75
Amaretti Cookies Villa Italia
Almond Soft & Chewy
$6.99
Bucati Cookies Villa Italia
Shortbread with raspberry jam
$6.99
Macaroon Cookies Villa Italia
Coconut
$6.99
Lemon Cookies Villa Italia
Soft and zesty lemon
$4.25
Rainbow Cookies Villa Italia
Three layers of almond rich sponge cake with raspberry jam & chocolate
$6.99
Rosettes Cookies Villa Italia
Soft, Tender with Orange & Lemon
$4.25
Torrone Bar Villa Italia
Delicate soft Italian nougat with honey,almonds & pistachios
$8.99
Cinnamon Rugolah
Rolled with Cinnamon Sugar and Walnuts
$6.99
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J.C.'s Central Deli
Welcome to J.C.'s Central Deli on Central Ave in Colonie, NY where our food is made fresh every day! A little more about J.C.'s Deli:
Since 2000 we have dedicated ourselves to providing our customers with the finest traditional New York Deli style offerings available. We pride ourselves on using the highest quality ingredients prepared fresh daily, on the premise using "old school" recipes that date back to 1950.
In 2020, James C. Frese purchased J.C.'s Central Deli from Jeff Cardinal to carry out his legacy. We thank you for your support over the years and look forward to the future in giving you the best "old school" traditions with love and passion in every bite. - James C. Frese, Chef & Owner
1814 Central Ave
Albany, NY, 12205
J.C.'s Central Deli has been a Mealeo partner since June of 2013. During that time they've accumulated 1,529 ratings, and earned themselves a 98.7% Mealeo Happy-Factor Rating. This rating is based on order volume, order accuracy, on-time deliveries, customer feedback, and overall customer satisfaction.
Pickup
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
