JC's Central Deli

Really nice turkey reuben and chicken cutlet with roasted peppers and arugula/mozz. It’s so hard to get good fries for some reason these days, yet this deli has fabulous, PERFECT french fries. Excellent whole dill pickle, too! The pics are from after we already ravaged half and remembered to snap a shot :)

Quick, Fresh and delicious!!!!! Had a Turkey with bacon on a hard roll! It was so good I had to take a photo and review!!! Amazing if you want a healthy fresh quick meal!

So this is a tough one. I've been coming here for years and have always been a go-to but over the last year or so I just don't think it's the same. Pastrami/ Cornbeef mix on rye with Swiss and side of Mac. The meat was FANTASTIC as always but the portioning is becoming smaller and smaller and now not worth the price . The bread was rye but they must have changed who they get it from because it just doesn't seem to be the same and not very good. The Mac salad ... Not sure what to say but nothing like I have ever had before and not a hit on my list. Very bland and the "sauce or dressing" is very odd for me . And for the last note, $1 for a single slice of normal Swiss on my sandwich ? ... Doesn't scream I'm worth a dollar 💰 Now with that being said. Staff are FANTASTIC and the place is always clean and ready for customers! Really torn on going back or maybe it's time to sunset this spot for a bit 🤔

The buttermilk chicken sandwich was very spicy and when I asked the employee about it she just said, "no one's ever said that". Hello, exactly- maybe they gave me the buffalo or Nashville chicken as a mistake. Also, the other employee was laughing at the employee struggling with his English... she could have helped him out instead of laughing at him.

I stopped in after an appointment and asked for a turkey sandwich on wheat. They gave me rye bread and it was super dry. Overall, pretty bad sandwich for $14. The staff seemed to be in the middle of a conversation and I felt like I was interrupting. Not great customer service. After one of the girls set up the payment, she just walked away without a word. I showed myself out and won’t return :/

Pastrami Reuben and potato salad, amazing. One of the best pastrami sandwiches I’ve ever had. The potato salad is deliciously balanced.

I finally got to try this place out & boy they did not disappoint!! I got the roast pork sub with rappini, provolone & garlic mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll!! It was so good & the Mac salad was delicious also!! I got my wife the Italian mix sub to go & she said it was amazing!! The service was also top notch, they run a tight shop there & were all so friendly!! I'll definitely be returning very soon, to try a different sub, they have a great selection!!

Great breakfast sandwich, great coffee, quick and friendly service!

OUTSTANDING restaurant! Fantastic roast beef and turkey- both cooked in store. Really nice selection of "fat pills" - also known as desserts . Very friendly employees and terrific selection of sandwiches and soups. Definitely worth a stop!

I like the sandwiches here, and I like the breakfast options. I prefer to come here in less busy times, though there's always the risk they may have run out of something. I originally thought that I wasn't getting as much for my money here when you consider the size of the sandwich versus other places selling subs at the same price. Then I remembered that what's between the bread, i.e., the large amounts of meat, makes it worth it. This is a great option for a real sandwich versus something from a chain.

I'm a huge fan of JC's deli. I frequent here for lunch weekly. My go too's are the daily changing soups along with a salad. I'm never disappointed. The Caprese sandwich is definitely my favorite completely fresh ingredients would recommend anyone. The sides and treats are amazing. The staff is great. The store is immaculately clean. Dare I say I have a warmed up day old soup from this establishment and had it for breakfast because it's just that good!

Great food and and even better staff. Fast friendly service without the low quality of fast food. Really great food served custom to order. Absolutely love the staff, very friendly and talkative.

Went searching for a classic Maurice's roast beef au jus and found this place that hit the spot very nicely. Sandwich was flavorful and delicious and macaroni salad was fresh. Lots of great specials like a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. We'll be back. Only negative was the seating area isn't very comfortable and the onion roll was spongy. My friend chose the same sandwich on a hard roll and it was fresher and higher quality. All in all a good deli experience right down to the crisp fresh pickles.

My sandwich was amazing. So good, I purchased a second one to go. The staff was friendly and hospitable, helping me with my order and other recommendations. They I ever find myself in Albany, NY again, I will come back.

Best sandwich I have ever sank my teeth into, I dream of it when I close my eyes. ( I ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich)

This small deli is trying something new, wood fired pizza! When I came, they had only been serving the pizza for about a week. The owner was operating the oven and he seemed very passionate and has a lot of aspirations for the new oven. This deli offers a ton of homemade deli items; soups, salads, baked goods, sandwiches, bread, and now pizza too. I came to try the pizza! I saw on Facebook that they were offering white clam pie. That's one of my favorite pizzas, I couldn't turn it down! The pie was well cooked, some char, great flavor with entire bulbs of roasted garlic and lots of chopped clams. I wish the crust was a little more airy, with maybe a little less toppings, but either way it's a good pizza. I'll be back to try a different flavor soon and I'm excited to see how they improve over time. Great place for lunch in a really convenient location. Downside is they are currently only open for lunch hours, but will expand their hours when they settle in to the new oven.

Incredible. I did feel like I was in an episode of the Soup Nazi going through the line but this place is the real deal deli. Fresh sliced meat. More importantly fresh bread which I think is one of the more important parts of the sandwich. Delicious Italian sub. I'll be back.

Best Roast Beef sandwich in Albany! Pickles are fresh, crisp and delicious. I could drink the au-jus. And the chocolate cake is AMAZING!

FANTASTIC Rachael sando! Fresh bread baked every morning.. Pickles are amazing. 6 min from the airport. Super convenient.

Truly an old school style deli that does it right ! Amazing soups , hearty subs and sandwiches , always many specials choices , great breakfast & oh yes , can't forget the absolutely fabulous PIZZA ! Yes , they have a beautiful wood fire pizza oven , hands down the best pizza on Central Ave !!! Polite and helpful staff that keep the line moving so wait times are minimal . Stop in to see them - you won't be disappointed!

I stumbled upon this place and let me tell y'all, it's the best deli in the 518. Everything is fresh, homemade and delicious! Staff is courteous and friendly! You won't be disappointed!

I was in the area of JC's deli & needed some cold cuts. I searched deli near me & they popped up. I didn't see a cold cut menu on display, only sandwich menu. So I asked the employee do you guys do cold cuts by the pound? She looked confused so I clarified, I don't need a sandwich just a half pound of Turkey & half pound of cheese. She said yes & told me what they offer for cheese. I opted for 1/4 lb of American & 1/4 lb of cheddar. Payed $14.04 for the Turkey & cheeses. Got the cold cuts home & went to make a sandwich. The Turkey was fine but I noticed a lot of dark flecks in between each piece of cheese. Maybe they didn't clean the slicer after whatever meat was previously sliced? I tried the cheddar, & immediately had to spit it out. I love all types of cheese including sharp cheese, but this didn't taste right. I called & explained my situation & spoke to the owner. He became & little defensive & said "all of our products are very fresh & maybe it was salt & pepper". But why would there be salt & pepper on a deli slicer & in between the cheese? I asked for a refund if I bring the product back to him. He said he would replace the product. But I'm no longer interested in what they have to offer for cheese. Long story short maybe they're not really set up for cold cut orders. But I certainly wouldn't want that cheese on my sandwich either.

What a nice discovery! I grew up in a time when quality delis were commonplace. I took them for granted in my childhood. Colonie alone had several. Mike's in Colonie Center and Platt's Place (my first job!) on Wolf Rd. to name just two. Anyway, over the years there have been less and less traditional delis in the Albany area. I was shopping at Kohls and needed lunch so I stopped in. It was like a happy blast from the past. A huge wall menu with all the traditional sandwiches. They also have a hot special and soups. I ordered from the top of the menu. A hot roast beef on a Kaiser roll. I got the horseradish mayo on the side along with an order of macaroni salad. The meat was plentiful,tender and flavorful with plenty of juice. Exactly what I wanted from a hot roast beef. The macaroni salad was traditional with a mild pleasing flavor. Along with a half sour pickle I was good to go. I'll have to stop at Kohls more often so I can try more of their menu items. Sometimes things are as good as you remember them. JC's Central Deli proved that.

This is a great sandwich place. I tried the corned beef and it was slightly dry. They put a ton of meat on the sandwich. The pastrami is amazing. Little pricey for the accompanying addons like drinks and chips. Any time I'm in the mood for a sandwich we go here. The pickles seem homemade and are super fresh.

I had a little time to kill before a place nearby was opening. Looking for coffee that wasn't McDonald's I stumbled upon this place. They had several breakfast sandwiches on their menu and I decided to give one a try. I opted for the classic which is a meat of your choosing (I went with bacon), eggs, and cheese on a bun. When was the last time you ordered a breakfast sandwich under five dollars and the person you gave the order to started by cracking in egg on the grill? That's right, they cooked my egg fresh! I feel sad that my new standard is just the fact that my food didn't come out of a microwave. Nonetheless, the sandwich was delicious, the service was speedy and friendly, and my meal was reasonably priced! I can't wait to come back and try lunch one day soon! And here's a tip: if you stop in for breakfast and get one of the coffees out of the pots lined up, the half-and-half is in one of the coffee pots!

The staff are really excellent here - on our recent visit they offered a fresh sandwich that was off-menu when one of our kids asked for it, and then brought everything out to us - and for the strip mall location, it's quite pleasant inside (the wall mirror helps a lot). Our lunch sandwiches were good, deli standard, and the coffee hot and not burned even in early afternoon. The breakfast vegetarian sandwich, though, deserves special mention. It's extremely tasty and generous, and served on a real bun and not a degraded English muffin or bagel substitute. Recommended over neighboring Bruegger's and Yonder, by a long shot.

Went to buy a Stella pack for $25, and they charged $140 to my CC! Seriously?! SCAMMERS! Will not be buying from this Deli any longer, I don't appreciate the sneakiness, it's so unprofessional!!

Place is whack. Lady who works there been there for years (since I first went, she's probably an owner or manager) and treats me a little shittier every time. I don't have the menu memorized and every time I ask a question it's an inconvenience. Basic customer service can go a long way. There are plenty of regulars here that get treated just fine. I just won't ever be one of them. Also, your pickles suck and not allowing a lunch special of a half-sandwich to go on a roll is as cheap as you can get. What are you saving? 15 cents per order? Hopefully it's worth it.

Got a 10$ + tax Turkey and swiss sandwich on white bread with mayo. Bread hard and cold. crust unchewable. A tiny bit of mayo smeared just in the middle of the bread and the 75 cent pickle that comes with it didn't come with it.

You won't get out of here with a sandwich for less than 10 bucks, but they're good. Recently picked up 2 sandwiches (Rachels - corned beef, coleslaw, swiss) and a cookie for $21.60. Good soups and decent portions. Great for lunch, even better if someone else is buying.

This used to be Maurice's Deli. They still have great sandwiches. The soups are great. The pickles are just like my grandmother used to make. But I refuse to go there because of the woman behind the counter who has a condescending, smartass remark everytime I order a sandwich. I'm paying for your product. I don't need your smartass remarks. I used to go there once, maybe twice a week. I've only been there once in over 2 years and that was to see if she was still working there. She is. Bye. UPDATE: We got sandwiches for work from here and they were amazing. I had to give them another shot. I went in and the woman behind the counter has a different attitude now. Friendly. Food is really good, although I don't see COLD roast beef on the menu. UPDATE: If they ever have fried bluefish sandwiches, grab a few. They are delicious!!!!!!

Absolutely love the sandwiches here. Great cafeteria style service. Simple with no frills but well worth it!

My favorite spot for subs. The ingredients are fresh and crisp. The bread holds everything together but it's not stiff, so you can get a good bite without dumping the contents out the back. We frequent this deli often for lunch. If you want a great sub (Italian mix is my fave) this is the place to go.

Quality and style of corned beef and pastrami is comparable to the best I've had in NY or Chicago. I get a Reuben or Rachel every time I am here. Portions are generous.

Love this place! Very fast and efficient service. In and out, which is great for me on my lunch break. Great quality of food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended to anyone who loves sandwiches, soups, or breakfast foods.

Probably the best pastrami this side of the Hudson. Roasted perfectly. The onion roll is what I have it on. I heard the roast beef is great too. I just order the pastrami every time. Awesome deli pickles. Great place.