Not impressed at all. For better food at a cheaper price just got to chipotle!!! You won't be disappointed. We ordered a burrito bowl and jerk chicken tacos over the phone for pick up. When we got there they made a burrito instead of a burrito bowl. We didn't want to complain so we took the order as is hoping it would be just as good. The jerk chicken tacos barely had any chicken on them and the guacamole in the burrito tasted funky. We ended up just scraping the rice, chicken and beans from the burrito into a bowl ourselves and throwing the rest out. For the price we paid the food we got was definitely not worth it. You can eat in an actual restaurant and order better tasting meals for the same price. Location is also sketchy. read more

Pepper Jacks is decent - I had a chicken wrap and it tasted like it had some Russian dressing. I really wasn't a fan of this particular wrap but they seem to have other good foods I'd be willing to try. read more

Get the Cajun fries. Nom them. Savor them. I've loved Pepper Jack's since I went to grad school on the downtown SUNY campus, and I went there regularly even when I wasn't attending classes down the street. I liked the more urban feel of the old location: now it's between a closed jewelry store and a funeral home. The new place is so much more spacious and actually has parking. A revelation! My favorite item, a grilled cheese with pepper jack cheese, is on the menu no more: every time I order a grilled cheese, it comes with American cheese-like substance. But that's okay, because I have a new favorite item. And still, I come back. Because the food is solid and consistently tasty. Even with American cheese. read more

Best cheese steak ever. hands down. try it here. No other place has it like Pepper Jack's in upstate NY. you will not be disappointed. The only thing I wish is that they delivered to me!! They also have a nice outside porch to sit in the summer. bonus! I usually get the original philly with mayo and extra cheese. My boyfriend gets the plain cheese steak with mayo and he loves it!! Their menu is huge, with a lot of other ridiculously tasty looking things, but I can't help myself, I pretty much only go for the steak and cheese :) read more

If you don't know where to get a delicious Philly-style cheesesteak or other great sandwich in Albany, you don't know (Pepper) Jack('s). I first visited Pepper Jack's at its location on Western and Quail, but they've brought all of their delicious sandwiches, plus a larger eating area to their location on North Allen. As you walk in, there is a 25 foot long wall listing a variety of their sandwiches, but apparently the wall is not long enough for everything that can put between two pieces of bread (or roll) because there are a couple of categories available only by looking at the paper menus near the counter. In one recent visit, I got the deluxe Philly, which complements the thin-sliced sirloin with bacon, onions, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. When the sandwich arrived, I thought it looked a bit small, until I picked it up and began to eat it, at which point I was pleasantly surprised with the abundance of meat and toppings. J, my partner in crime, life, and sandwiches, got the Double A panini, a Cuban-style sandwich with pretty good pulled pork, ham, swiss, and pickle chips. It's a really great combination of flavors and textures and I recommend it highly. I ordered it for myself for delivery and was quite happy with it, except that, unlike the time we ordered it for eat-in, it did not come with their delicious kettle chips. The chips are quite good, so if you're able to stick around and eat, be sure to do so. For a couple dollars more, you can also add a side like fries or salad and a drink to your sandwich. Also, they offer a number of salads and burrito bowls, so if you're not feeling up to having a meal endorsed by Thomas Hallowell, the Earl of Sandwich, fret not. Finally, it's worth pointing out that in addition to the bottled drinks behind the registers, they also have a soda fountain right around the corner, in case you're eating in and would like to get your fill of fizzy sugar water. read more

I really like Pepper Jack's, everything is well made and fresh. I have to say I am not a fan of the new location and have not gone as much as I used to since they moved, but the food is still as good. I have tried many different things on their menu and it has always been good. They have a lot of different options from wraps to paninis to salads to burritos. There is definitely something for everybody here. I usually stick with their wraps or a panini. My favorites are the chicken salad wrap as well as the cajun chicken wrap. For a panini I suggest the pesto chicken. You can also make your option a combo for something like $2 more which includes a side such as potato salad or fries and a drink. This is the place to go when you're looking for something quick for lunch and don't want crap food. Prices are reasonable, perhaps a little on the high end for what it is, but fair. Sometimes the people working here can be not so friendly, but that's ok. They have never messed up my order and it always comes out in a timely manner, so nothing to complain about! read more

For some reason people get the impression that because a restaurant may get a good amount of traffic from college students that somehow the food is then sub-par, or "not real cooking". What does that even mean? That's not fair. Pepper Jack's food is very flavorful and quite reasonably priced. Great paninis (especially the southwestern panini), Philli cheesesteaks, tuna melt, cajun fries, homemade chili, the list goes on. The food is delicious at a great price. The menu is huge, but the food is always fresh. That's pretty impressive - and often overlooked. The staff is always friendly and fast. Comfortable booths or tables - plenty of seating. Always a clean and pleasant environment. They do a reward card where if you order a certain number of menu items you get one free. An all around great lunch destination that you should try at least once, and then get hooked! read more

I had been to place this often. I liked this place, however the quality of food it offers has been degrading. Also, it provides much smaller portion of food. I ordered $8 Chicken pesto panini (in the picture) for pick-up and this is what I got. I most definitely would not recommend this place to my friends. read more

Pepper Jack's - $8 chicken pesto panini, it's not worth it. It is at least 30% smaller than it used to be. - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Albany, New York

It's pretty good bar food to order for delivery at work or college campus. The flavors appeal more to the 35 and under crowd imo. I would never make this a dinner destination in any sense, or even a lunch destination with friends or coworkers. Some of the dishes are better than Mild Wally's or Bello Pranzo and some are worse. Quality sometimes varies, but usually good. Realize it's BAR FOOD, not real cooking. Like most of these places students or ex-cons are making the food. I'm only giving Pepper Jack's 3 stars because it's good for what it is. Not much else to say. read more

Before I'll wax nostalgic, let me recommend the Philly Cheese Steaks for good hangover grease. If you're in a healthier mood, pick up the hummus and taboule wrap. This place has changed a lot since it first opened back around 2000. It's a victim of its own success, I guess. I remember the days when it had two names, "Pepper Jack's" and "The Morning Scramble." Nobody was quite sure about this new place that had taken over the location of Mother Earth's Cafe (yes, my band played there too), but Albany High's "philosophy club" were regulars, and many an art class was skipped here (check the 2003 Albany High School yearbook for a great picture of us behind the counter back when they first opened). In the early days this was just a cool breakfast and lunch dive where slackers hung around bitching about how, because of Mother Earth's, nobody in this storefront could ever have live music again. Now it's adapted to the gentrification, and it has turned into a regular spot for UAlbany and St. Rose folks, as well as a favorite of the Pine Hills cops. But there are still spelling mistakes in the menu, and there's something about the corner of Quail and Western that can never be gentrified, at least not while Last Vestige and Mild Wally's are still around. I would have given it five stars a couple of years ago. They lost big points for not carrying the 99 cent Arizona Teas anymore. Still, I have a big place in my heart for Pepper Jack's, and the quality of the food has never declined. read more

New location is so much better!!! There was nowhere to park when it was on Western...now they have parking in front and in back. They have the best philly cheese steaks in the area by far. The steak burritos are really good too. Only thing I have ever had there that I wasnt too crazy about was the chicken ceasar wrap...besides that I have never had anything bad here. They have a frequent members card you can get which is cool..think after 10 sandwiches your next one is free. read more

We all ordered different meals and everything was delicious with good-sized portions. I especially loved the Mediterranean bowl. Great gem of a place! read more

Great portions of delicious food. The menu is eclectic, which I very much like. Insane burgers, insane cheesesteaks. I've always enjoyed my meal there. I'm not a fan of their chips however, but they have plenty of other options available. The outdoor seating is very nice, but the indoor seating was slightly uncomfortable for me. The staff was very friendly and courteous. I'll be back. Many times. read more

I have never had a bad experience at Pepper Jacks until today! Ordered food over the phone and the person that answered was annoyed that I wanted my order split! I mean it was for two different people as we wanted our each reward points. So I get there to pick up the food and it mysteriously disappeared! It was ready for pick up then it wasn't there. So that tells me that that the Heffer with those long ugly unprofessional eye lashes gave my food away on purpose. As her guilty face showed it all!! Both of my co workers noticed! So not only did you hold me up while on my lunch break the other two people that came with me was inconvenience! While we had to wait for you to make a new Cheese burger wrap! No one offered anything for the extra time we had to wait for the new order. My office orders from you at lease once a week! We will not order from you any more! I only came there since you are around the corner! We will just continue to order from SPINNERS! Their food is better any way! As far as spider lady, I'm sure it won't be the last time someone will have a problem with you!!!Kick rocks BIH! read more

Oh how I miss you dearly my dearest Pepper Jack's. I don't know how I haven't reviewed you sooner! This place is such a great delivery and as I like to call it pop n squat dining location. You can tell it's one of the best options for lunch in town or a late night bite to eat when all of the Albany PD goes there to grab a bite to eat. The vegetarian burger is my absolute favorite in all of the Capital Region. I hold everything they put on it normally and add my own favorites (this is why this place is so great, they aim to please!): cheddar cheese, dill pickles, onions & russian dressing. The boyfriend and his best friend crave their philly cheese steaks. The vegetarian quesodilla (I took french so pardon my spanish!) has the potential to sway meat eaters to the bright side. read more

I stopped in here recently for a quick bite with my girlfriend. I ordered a steak burrito, she had a turkey panini. She had curly fries on the side. Both were alright, but nothing too special. My burrito was made well, and rolled tight. I wish there were pieces of steak, not the thin slices used for the Philly cheese steak. Also, there wasn't salsa, they charged extra for it. Nickle and dime. My girlfriend panini was good, but she said it suffered from the "Sysco effect". We both worked at a summer camp, where some of the food was ordered from Sysco. Whenever we are in restaurants, and we have blander tasting food, this is how we describe it. read more

Always yummy! The portions are good-sized, and just about everything is cheesy and inviting. Local business doing the right thing in at a terrible time in the world. read more

My go to place for mozz sticks and raspberry sauce, SOSOSO good! I am also a huge fan of the curly fries, and am super impressed with the number of vegetarian options on the menu. Most recently, I ordered a garden salad wrap and it was quite possibly the best wrap I've ever eaten. LOVE Pepper Jack's! read more

Lots of options to choose from which is great if you're with a big group of people who all want something different. I typically go for the buffalo chicken wrap which is a a good size and has a lot of chicken in it. The prices are a bit more expensive for a "fast food" place but I guess it's okay since I'm not eating it every day. It's also convenient that they deliver if you're trying to have a lazy night at home and don't want to drive anywhere. read more

This place is excellent, great selection and prices! Love that the wraps are vegan so I can get a salad wrap, or a burrito. also the home made chips are incredible (for a dollar!!) especially when dipped in their guacamole. The people who answered the phone for delivery were incredibly helpful in figuring out the veganness of items, very much appreciated. read more

I never actually been here, I always do delivery via the Yelp app, it generally takes about 40-50 minutes for delivery (I live a little ways from them), and the food arrives warm. The ingredients are higher quality then most similar places, example: romaine lettuce on burgers instead of iceberg, etc. read more

Food arrived cold. They overcharged my card. I'm guessing someone added a tip in for themselves. I called in the order and planned on tipping in cash. The person on the phone told me my total was $34 and my card was charged $41.89. I called to see why and they said they had "no clue". Also, it looked like the delivery guy decided to help himself to my Cajun fries; either that or they give really small portions. It looked as if I received someone's left overs. Mediocre food. Not worth $34... excuse me the $41 dollars they charged me. UPDATE: THEY REFUNDED MY MONEY BACK. My fiancé really enjoyed the food in spite of his fries looking half eaten and ordered again the very next day. He got the roadhouse philly. It was gooooooooooooooood. read more

I always like ordering from here when I want a wrap . I remember when they were at their old location on quail st. And Western. The buffalo chicken wrap is my personal favorite. I ordered online and it was done fairly quickly as well they just messed up the fries. I ordered curly and instead got regular no big deal as I love this place. read more

Grilled apple and cheddar melt sandwich was very disappointing tonight. One small sliver of apple and the turkey was sparse to say the least. Usually like the food here but not tonight read more

Always a great option for delivery. They have gluten free buns so any burger or sandwich can be made gluten free. I also love their french fries! My husband always orders the chicken philly sandwich which could feel 3 people!! Good quality food at an affordable price! read more

I have ordered delivery from here twice now. It has been on time, and ridiculously delicious!!! This is probably my new favorite place!!!!

This place has good food, for a good price and they get the food to you quickly. I am a big fan of their quesadillas and their Cajun fries. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. Hope the review helps if your in the mood for a blend of Cajun and American food read more

My husband often eats here when he's working, so I met him here to grab a quick dinner. The menu of wraps, burgers, salads, and philly sandwiches is pretty extensive. I had the Harvest Chicken Salad, which was good, while the hubs had a bacon burger with sweet potato tots. I think those tots are the main reason he comes here! If you're nearby and need a fresh, quick, tasty meal, check this spot out! read more

I was introduced to Pepper Jacks a while back while still in college by a friend of mine who attended St. Rose. While I don't manage to make it physically that often, i do take advantage of their delivery after 3:00! I am a sucker for their buffalo chicken wraps as well as their cranberry turkey wrap :) I found my new favorite thing today while ordering (and while eating!!) lunch today. Sweet potato tots! And make sure to order a side of the raspberry sauce to dip them in! MMMM read more

Pepper Jacks used to be a great place with great food and customer service! My family has been ordering here for over 5 years but tonight they outright refused to deliver our order because we were like 60 cents away from the minimum delivery total! This shows how they really care about their good customers! My family is done ordering from here and it will not be a choice for lunch at my employer anymore! Poor business decision over 60 cents! You can have a great product but if there is terrible service people will go elsewhere! Mind you they are charging a new $2.00 fee to deliver now and still wouldn't make an exception over 60 cents! Greedy! read more

Amazing chicken bacon ranch philly. The owner Phil was amazing. My order was "messed up" (without me knowing) and Phil came out with a gift card and a very fresh sub. He really went above and beyond and didn't have to be so sweet. Thank you so much and I truly appreciate your kindness! :) read more

Still giving you 3 stars since this is the first time i had something i didnt like. I ordered a grilled chicken salad and the chicken still has some pink in it. I put it in the microwave so i could eat it,but i couldn't finish it.. read more

Pepper Jack's - The Chicken after putting it in the microwave, still has some pink - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Albany, New York

If you're in the mood for a fantastic steak sandwich with no frills, this is your spot. The any variations they spin on a steak and cheese sandwich will blown your mind. It's impossible to drive by this place when you're hungry. Quick and delicious. Some of the finest steaks around. read more

Hurry and go to Chipotle instead. I had a bean and cheese burrito and it was cold and flavorless. They charge the same for bean and cheese as they do for meat. This is a pet peeve for me. I asked for beans, sour cream salsa, and cheese. They don't have corn relish like Chipotle. They use black beans instead of pinto beans. They do not use home made tortillas like Chipotle. read more

Great spot to enjoy good food and watch games (for my boyfriend's sake) we love this place. Staff is friendly.

I only just started going here but it's pretty good! Everything is under $10.00. The chicken quesadilla with bacon and bacon cheeseburger are really good. The burger comes with homemade potato chips which are amazing! If you order chips and guacamole you get $ .75-1.50 of guac and $ .25 cents of regular corn chips for $4.00. Just buy a bag of chips at the store then get one or two sides of guac. The cheese steaks are small but only $7-8. Bbq bacon cheese steak wasn't bad. The turkey stuffing wrap was good but literally only has what it says. Food is ready quickly and so far accurately. They only have on street parking. read more

I've been to this establishment a couple of times and the people there have always been friendly, the food is better in person but if the delivery fee was lower it would be a 5 stars. The tacitos are the best appetizer I've had in all of albany though. If you are looking for a place to grab a bite and you have the time this place is a very good sit-down establishment. read more

Ray and I have been going here since we first met (we've been together 8 years). I remember the first location was a "Mother Earth's Cafe." Once Pepper Jack's, this became one of our favorites. I am now veg. but back then my fav was the Cajun Chicken wrap with bacon and I'd add bleu cheese and it was the best thing I had ever tasted. They use awesome, deep-green romaine lettuce, not just iceberg, and juicy tomatoes on their sandwhiches and see that now they have panini. Now that I don't eat meat or even cheese most of the time, one of my favorites is the Rice and beans (I skip the cheese) and then I get Cajun Curly fries and break them up with it and it fills me up and leaves me with a snack for later for under $6. Ray likes the turkey/stuffing/cranberry wrap and most of the time that's what I could bet on when we're walking in the door. The last time I was there I got the Falafel gyro and now I might have even ANOTHER favorite, but can ALWAYS guarantee that whatever I order will have Cajun Curly fries on the side!!! Their new location is a dream; there's always parking, and I appreciate the fountain soda machine because it's nice to have the option of a refill when I eat those yummy, spicy fries! read more

The Pepper Jack's menu stands out. They cook everything to order and are happy to add or leave out any ingredients they have there. Proud to order and serve it to friends. read more

I used to go here all the time when I went to school in Albany. I was always a fan of all their food, especially the cheese steaks. They have great service with reasonable prices. They cater to allot of college students and have great hours. When I used to attend school in Albany I had an apartment right around the corner, my roommates and I would always go there before and after a good night of drinks. I would suggest to go there any try it out. They are in a great location and is a good place to stop by when visit the great city of Albany :) read more