Cardona's Market is a traditional Italian market that feels like stepping into a neighborhood deli in Italy. The shelves are stocked with imported pastas, sauces, and specialty items that make it hard to leave empty-handed. I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, which was outstanding with a perfectly crispy cutlet and fresh ingredients. The macaroni salad was a great side, and the cannoli was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors and a true old-school market experience in Albany, Cardona's is definitely worth a visit. read more

I wandered into Cardona's Market for lunch and immediately got that small‑town Italian deli vibe: separate counters for Deli items and Sandwiches and shelves of various Italian goods for sale. I ordered Joe's Special, and it was exactly what I hoped for: a well‑balanced stack of chicken cutlets, mayo, cheese, and bacon. The large was big enough for two meals. Albany turned up a lot of Deli options, Cardona's is a clear stand out. read more

My wife and I were in town visiting our daughter and wanted a light lunch before a boat cruise. My daughter recommended Cardona's and I'm glad she did. The market has that old time vibe of being part of the neighborhood. Amazing selection of Italian goods and some seating. Perhaps most importantly, a really nice selection of creative sandwiches, filled with high quality ingredients, that they can also put on a wrap. I loved the Rabe C, broccoli rabe, fried eggplant, provolone and hot pepper spread. Great flavor combo and a pop of heat from the pepper spread. My wife enjoyed a delicious roast beef wrap and my daughter enjoyed a vibrant pasta salad. All that plus a local orchard sparkling apple cider! Almost forgot to mention, the woman working behind the counter was pleasant and the staff were all professional. I can see why it's a local favorite! read more

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Pretty ass. Went for the first time. They bumped our order for half an hour when they weren't even busy, gave us a hard time when we asked why we were getting bumped when walk ins after us were getting their orders before ours. Then they managed to screw the order up by forgetting sides and condiments that we were up charged for. read more

Great place for sandwiches. Nice selection of cheeses, fresh and frozen and dried pastas. Staff is very busy and sometimes too busy to chat. The store could certainly use more room for more Italian goods. read more

The past couple of times that we ordered subs, they got our order wrong.It's like they don't pay attention. Today was the worst.I wanted no oil on my sub.And my husband wanted oil on his and they put oil on both. It was a mess like they threw it together real quick. How do you get it wrong?When you just want mayonnaise , lettuce , onion and tomato. It was soaked with oil and it had hot peppers on it. For the price you pay , you should always get the order right?It's like they don't pay attention. Also, the piece of red velvet cake that we got a few weeks ago tastes like a refrigerator they don't cover their desserts good enough. Overall , they're food is good , but they need to pay attention more closely to the customer. read more

This should be a 3.6, but I can see how this place can easily be a 4+ location. I ordered and had the Big D and the Fuh-Gettabout-It. The Big D sandwich was the star of the show, good cold cuts, bread was good, just a well put together sandwich. My only critique of that sandwich would be it needs more dressing, even if it was just some nice olive oil, don't butcher it with glaze, doesn't need glaze. The Fuh-gettabout-it though, what a different story. The chicken cutlet was sliced (perhaps pounded) WAY too thin, so thin, that it was severely overcooked and dried out, almost making it difficult to eat. the prosciutto, spinach, tomato, and mozz was a nice addition, but it couldn't save how over-done the chicken was. I'm a fan of ciabatta, but the ciabatta fell apart on this sandwich way too quickly. I love a good chicken cutlet sandwich, but this one was unfortunately not one of them, would not suggest this sandwich. I will order again from here, just not the fuh-gettabout-it. read more

Been going down hill for a while, but today was an epic fail. I think I'm done. It's at that point where it feels stressful picking up food there, waiting to see what's wrong. Sandwich for pickup with prosciutto as the protein....1 slice. Who puts one slice of any meat on a sandwich? But for months now they've been super inconsistent on amounts of ingredients and doing a half-assed job building a sandwich...not letting liquid drain from ingredients so it comes out a sloppy mess, putting all of one ingredient in one spot...even just wrapping the sandwiches well seems like a challenge sometimes. How hard is it to make a sandwich well? If your employees can't ballpark it, weight ingredients. It's not rocket science. Ingredients are still good quality at least. 1 high quality slice of prosciutto. What a great lunch. read more

5 stars.. no complaints here! Traditional old school vibe Italian deli in Albany. Made to order sandwiches available and they are fantastic. I ordered the big D which came which cured meats, provolone, and Italian dressing. The bread it was served on was so fresh. The sandwich was filling and I ordered the smaller size. There is a great cheese counter too with lots of samples. Other offerings include cookies and a small prepared foods counter. The ladies working here are so friendly and engaged with my daughter and myself. Will definitely come back when in the area! read more

Cardona's Market - Big D sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

Cardona's has great food . I have had their catering recently and in the past and am always pleased.

Epic Italian deli! Sells hot foods, soups, sides and desserts. Buy pasta, panettone and wine. Review: 5 read more

When I visit family in Albany a stop at Cardona's is always a must. They have great Italian Food & Sandwiches. While waiting for our order I love tasting cheeses from all over the world. I love the smoked Gouda cheese & hard Goats Cheese. At this visit we ordered a build to order Italian sandwich with Turkey & Ham to go. We also got some miniature Cannolis & Italian cookies to take home. Everything was super delicious. If only I was not rush I would have enjoying eating there. Small of the eating area The cannolis did not make it out the door. We ate it all. The Cookie was authentic that made it through a 2 plane rides in one piece not much crumbs in our check in luggage. Looking forward to returning to Cardona's of Albany NY soon. read more

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I love when I'm in the area so I can swing by and grab some food from this place. Everything is wonderful whether it's hot or cold sandwiches or dozens of other things they offer and I always get my rainbow cookies at the end. If you know you will go ... so stop in. read more

Purchase their 1/2 tray dishes often and always enjoy them. Lasagna; eggplant parm; antipasto.

Here from MA doing renovations Sandwiches are huge Great(and lots) of fine deli meats Can't be beat!! read more

Can't believe I've lived in this area for 15 years and today was my 1st time here! I had a weekday off and knew I'd be in this area without kids and was looking for somewhere to buy myself lunch. I wanted soup! So here I was. The street parking was not hard to find. The staff were all so chipper and helpful. I picked a soup from the 4 choices offered. I also got 2 of the prepared salads (broccoli salad and antipasto). I couldn't decide what to get from the hot bar and ended up picked chicken piccata with penne from the menu. Although it was very busy, the place ran like a well oiled machine. The food; chefs kiss. I can't wait to return to try something new. read more

Cardona's Market - The dessert case - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

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Literally my favorite Italian food!! However, when I come as a customer, they are super nice. But when I come as a door dasher, they somehow become rude and dismissive....really don't like that crap. Especially when I'm being super sweet read more

Walked 1.7 miles to find the "best" sandwich! Sign and everything online says close at 3. Got here by 2:30 and even though they are open and taking customers, they don't make sandwiches. People in line got there's. So, avoid! In the middle of residential neighborhood, and not an easy walk! read more

I would love it if the person preparing the sandwiches would put the correct 3 ingredients on my subs.

Got subs. Roast beef and imported prosciutto. MMMhhhMMM good! Home made bread was perfect, and the balance of ingredients was perfect!

The best Italian market around is by far @cardonasmarket Our favorite hot sandwich is the Fuh-getabout-It but you definitely won't forget about it. It has the best quality ciabatta bread, chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato and spinach around. The bread is so thin but perfect. We like to add a balsamic glaze for extra density. But don't forget about the hot foods which are the most amazing sauces you'll find. Plus their desserts are so unique and delicious. Pictured here is a cannoli cupcake read more

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A must visit in Albany. This charming little Italian Market is filled with fresh ingredients and prepared Italian foods and meats. I was like a kid in a candy shop. The market is in an older building and is immaculate inside. Masks required during COVID. Shelves of virgin olive oil and cases of artistic baked goods greet you. There is a coffee bar in the middle of the store. There is a case of prepared foods if you don't want to cook. Many locals stopped by to pick up a quick dinner of pasta and other hearty offerings. They also have a selection of fresh Italian breads. And don't let me forget to tell you about the selection of gourmet olives and cheeses. We picked up some local Alps soppressata ($20) (from Aurora, NY.) Also a Greek Salad, Italian sausage and enormous meatballs. The soppressata was out of this world. The salad was very good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The shop is tight and it's hard to distance, but everyone is good about wearing masks. There is street parking available. We parked right in front. If I lived in Albany, I'd be here every day. So authentic Italian. read more

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Life is all good when you have a good sandwich. Considering this, Cardona's Market has the best subs that I've ever had. When I walked into Cardona's I knew this place would be great. To elaborate, the place is so comfy and the smell of cheeses hits you right away. I could have spent my entire day in this market, that is how much I enjoyed it. Bearing this in mind, I scanned the menu and the Cardona's Club caught my eye. The club is turkey, ham, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on a sub roll. As soon as I received the sub I knew I was in for a treat. I bit into the sub and my tastebuds exploded with glee. To put into perspective, the roll was toasted, crunchy, and absolutely fantastic. I could have cuddled up with it and used it as a pillow. In addition, the bacon was crispy and hot. The ham and turkey was incredibly fresh with tremendous flavor. Also, the cheddar cheese was rich and uplifted the sub into greatness. The sub was easily one of the best I've ever had. By and large, Cardona's Market has top tier subs and it is much better than its rival Andy and Sons. Simply put, Cardona's Market is the place to go for a great sub. read more

Cardona's Market - Cardona's Club - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

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If you want to find the best Italian food in Albany this is the place to be. The space: this is an absolutely adorable space. It's easy to find and there's tons of street parking. You enter and there are a few places to sit but it's mostly for takeout. A few tables in the front and then a classic center bar style to sit in and eat your delicious food. The food options: You can shop like you're at the grocery store getting your fresh deli meats, pastas, cheeses, olives, breads and various pastries or you can get pre-packaged meals, or your choice of hot foods like chicken parm, meats balls etc or get yourself a classic sub! My food: my friend and I got the eggplant parm with penne, an arancini, broccoli rob, potatoes, ravioli, chicken franchaise and the tortellini and EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. The broccoli rob was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were the right amount of crispy. We cannot wait to go back and try everything on the menu read more

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Excellent food always good. Everything is homemade and fresh outstanding Italian imports. Authentic food!!

I'm in town for work and my coworkers insisted on sandwiches for lunch. I wasn't sure what all the hype was about until I tasted it. Holy smokes Cardona's can make a sandwich!! The bread was fantastic! We had a lot of sandwiches but I tried the Joes special and Fuh-Gettabout-It. Both were phenomenal. That thin chicken is so tasty! 5/5 would recommend. read more

Cardona's Market - Fuh-Gettabout-It - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

Sandwiches were the best we've had. Dottie G for the win! Will be making a stop here whenever we need to be in Albany. Fantastic market as well - highly recommend! read more

Cardona's Market - Dottie G sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

Best Italian deli in the capital region, super fresh and good ingredients. From sandwiches to pastas this place has it all.

What a deli! I had a veggie sandwich (I'm vegan) and pasta soup, wife had turkey sandwich. Great portions. Staff were polite. A great place to shop for your Italian essentials. Neighborhood was a bit sketch, but I'd go back again. read more

This review is a few months late. I placed a large catering order for a holiday party. I called to confirm some allergens before I placed my order. The online order form was very easy to deal with. About 4-5 days before the party, I had to call the coordinator Jessica to ask if we could postpone our order til January (staff got Covid) and she was very accommodating. I got a follow up confirmation from her as the party got closer and the delivery went off without a hitch despite it being a snowy night. Their delivery driver was even a bit early. We got a few large trays- arancini, pasta, a salad, roasted potatoes and veggies. Everyone raved about the food and many people took leftovers home. Their prices were also better than many other catering companies I looked into. I have also been into the store to get sandwiches, groceries etc and it's always been great. read more

This one hurts. I have been going to Cardona's for their subs for years. Always great, high quality ingredients and reasonable in price. I never understood why anyone in the are would go to one of the other sub chains when for a dollar or so more you could get an excellent Cardona's sub. Well that has changed. I went Saturday for an Italian mixed sub. First thing I noticed was an increase in price of between 2 and 3 dollars. That didn't bother me as inflation has hit everything. What bothered me is the sub itself. When I unwrapped it at home there was barely any meat or other things on the sub. It was all roll. I understand increasing your prices because of inflation but when you do that and also shrinkflation the food you are doing a disservice to your customers. It get two stars because the people working at the store were pleasant and professional and the side order of chicken marsala was very good. read more

Awesome authentic Italian/American cuisine! Probably one of the best Italian import stores in the area just my opinion! Service is prompt and easy! The store is well stocked very clean and well kept! My go to take out store if I am able to make it there before closing! read more

Best sandwiches/subs, price can't be beat. Order online to avoid some of the wait you'd get if you just go in.

The chicken salad sandwich on a roll that I bought for a late lunch at Cardona's today was lacking CHICKEN SALAD. A "sandwich" and a small bag of chips for just over $12?! I never refused to look at a tip jar so intentionally before today. You "fooled me once", Cardona's...I would have taken it back (with a polite smile, of course) if I hadn't been so hungry and devoured that poor sandwich. Note to self: check what is in the bag/wrapping before driving off. read more

Cardona's Market - "Chicken salad on a roll w/lettuce and onions" - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

Classic Italian staples and prepared foods which are consistently excellent. The chicken meatballs are a must try. There are a lot of great cheeses, meats, salads, and a solid 4-5 star on sandwiches and entrees. My personal favorites are the pasta fagioli which i think is served daily and their FRIED EGGPLANT! Thinly sliced. Perfect! read more

Speedy, competent, friendly service and tasty hot takeout options. There is limited seating if you want to eat your food quickly, and the grocery options can spark your imagination while you wait. read more

Be sure to get the chicken meatballs! You won't be disappointed. Well, maybe you will be because you'll definitely be going back for more!

I ordered take out for lunch, their small order of chicken meatball sub is "huge" for me. You can tell from the pictures that they aren't cheap with their ingredients because their one chicken meatball is bigger than a golf ball. I also ordered a piece of tiramisu but I didn't get to eat it but it looks really good. The owner packed 2 salads by mistake, one broccoli cheddar and one tomato mozzarella salad. I tried the salads and they tasted authentic. read more

Cardona's Market - Small Chicken meatball sub - Meat Shops Near Me - Albany, New York

Excellent everything... great staff.. Anthony has full control of the shop... great place for hot or cold food. The butcher shop is also top shelf! read more

Amazing Italian deli!!! Everything is delicious!!! Got the Italian sub. What a difference a good quality Italian grade deli meat and bread makes!!! Son got the meatball hot sandwich that was full of flavor!! They love the garlic! read more