Popular 10 ×
Turkey Breast
Basted in natural juices
$11.75
John John (chicken cutlet)
Chicken cutlet, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, spinach, & garlic mayo on ciabatta
$13.00
Classic Sandwich
Fresh egg served with American cheese and your choice of sausage, bacon, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef or turkey.
$5.50
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
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
$14.75
Half Sandwich & Soup Special
Sandwiches: choice of white, wheat or rye bread only!
$10.00
Hot Pastrami
NYC Pastrami, Spice Rub & Smoked Navel (Belly)
$14.00
Special Sandwiches 23 ×
Chef's Creations
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
$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
$13.00
Momma Mia
Italian roasted pork with broccoli rabe, provolone cheese & garlic mayo on a toasted Ciabatta
$13.00
Bee's Knee's
Chicken cutlet, rapini(Broccoli Rabe), smoked gouda cheese, & JC's hot honey on ciabatta
$13.00
John John (chicken cutlet)
Chicken cutlet, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, spinach, & garlic mayo on ciabatta
$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
$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
$11.00
Big Tony
Fried meatballs, burrata,Hot Crispy Oil, basil, balsamic glaze, roasted red & hot cherry peppers on semolina (sesame) roll
$14.00
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
$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
$14.00
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) roll
$14.00
BOO-RRAH-TAH
Chicken cutlet, burrata cheese, pepperoni, basil,JC's hot honey, spinach,& balsamic on Semolina(sesame) roll
$14.00
Made-To-Order Sandwiches 24 ×
Every sandwich comes with your choice of bread!
Reuben
Hot Corned Beef,Sauerkraut, Russian,& Swiss Cheese
$14.75
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 on Rockhill Seeded Rye
$14.75
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 Harwood-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
$10.75
Liverwurst
Old School & Highest quality
$10.75
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
Morning - Breakfast Specialties 9 ×
Available Mon - Fri 8:00am - 11:00am
Classic Sandwich
Fresh egg served with American cheese and your choice of sausage, bacon, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef or turkey.
$5.50
New England Sandwich
Fresh egg, sausage, cheddar cheese, maple syrup.
$6.50
Red Hot Sandwich
Fresh egg, sausage, American cheese, Frank's Red Hot sauce, chipotle mayo, hot cherry peppers.
$6.50
West Coast Sandwich
Fresh egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, basil mayonnaise, fresh spinach.
$6.50
Vegetarian Sandwich
Fresh egg, mozzarella, basil mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, red onions.
$6.50
Breakfast Special
$6.50
Hard Roll
Fresh Baked
$1.50
Cream Cheese
$1.50
Bagel
$1.50
Sides Made-To-Order 9 ×
Potato Salad
Yukon potatoes with mayonnaise & savory spice
$3.50
Pasta Salad
Rotini pasta in Italian vinaigrette dressing.
$3.50
Cucumber Salad
$3.50
Cole Slaw
Sweet crisp with a hint of creamy mayonaise
$3.50
Baked Beans
$3.50
Potato Chips
$1.85
Three Bean Salad
$3.50
Macaroni Salad
$3.50
Fresh Fruit
$3.50
Other Sides 1 ×
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 ×
Crisp Greens with your choice of dressing.
Homemade Soups 1 ×
Call or on Facebook for daily soups
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 13 ×
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
Chocolate Cake
$6.00
Fresh Fruit
$3.50
Carrot Cake
*Nuts*
$6.00
Cheesecake Plain
$6.50
Cherry Cheesecake
$8.50
Tiramisu
$5.50
Black & White
Classic Black & White Cookie
$2.75
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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 1,517 ratings, and earned themselves a 98.9% 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 |