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Gershon's Deli

A Capital Region landmark for more than 60 years. Award winning NY style deli featuring homemade soups, legendary salads and spectacular sandwiches!
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02/02/2026

Dear Friends of Gershon’s,

It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with our loyal customers, friends, staff, and extended family. I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Geshon’s Deli & Caterers. Friday, January 30th, 2026, was our final day.

This decision was not made lightly as Gershon’s has been an integral part of my life since I was a little girl. After my father’s untimely passing, I took over with one clear mission, to honor his legacy, keep his dream alive, and continue providing quality service and “good food for good people.”

For more than 60 years, Gershon’s has been shaped by the people who walked through our doors. Every employee, customer, client, and friend has played a role in our story and our success. Unfortunately, rising food costs, ongoing economic challenges, the lasting effects of COVID, and the loss of my final opportunity this week have left me with no other choice.

To everyone who has supported me over the past nine years, thank you. Thank you for the memories, for trusting us with your celebrations, holidays, milestones, and everyday moments. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives, in both the joyful times and the hard ones.

I will miss seeing you all more than I can put into words. I am deeply grateful for the love and support you’ve shown me and my family over the years. I wish you all nothing but the best. Please take care of one another, and be kind.

Thank you, always.

Your Antonia “Toni” Nelson
And the entire Gershon’s Team

P.S. For those with existing or upcoming catering orders, please know that we will be in touch with you directly within the next few days.

01/28/2026

Winter Wednesday Sandwich Special ❄️

Today’s feature is a Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Mayo - savory, slightly sweet, and exactly the kind of flavor combo winter calls for.

Pair it with our Soup of the Day: White Bean Escarole, simmered and comforting, and you’ve got a lunch that truly warms you up.

A little hearty, a little cozy, and just right for a cold day.

👉 Stop in and enjoy today’s special while it’s hot.

01/27/2026

Gershon’s Roasted Red Peppers 🫑
Sweet, smoky, and quietly doing the most.

Slow-roasted until soft and full of flavor, these peppers are one of those extras that somehow steal the show. Pick them up by the pound to keep in the fridge, or add them to a sandwich and instantly level things up.

They’re especially good on an Italian Mix or a Chicken Cutlet sandwich - rich, juicy, and exactly the contrast those sandwiches crave.
Trust us… once you start adding them, it’s hard to stop.

👉 Add roasted red peppers to your next order and see why they’re a deli secret worth knowing.

01/26/2026

Hot food, familiar comfort - zero snow boots required. 🥓☕️🥞
Gershon's got you covered!

If you’ve finished shoveling, need a break, or are just staring at the winter wonderland wondering where to start, come warm up at Gershon’s.

We’ve already done the shoveling and fired up the ovens - bread is baking and the kitchen is ready.

Hot food, familiar favorites, and a well-earned break from the cold.

👉 Stop by and warm up.
👉 Or stay put and let us deliver.

01/24/2026

Hot Sliced Cherry Peppers - A little heat goes a long way. 🌶️

Our hot sliced cherry peppers add just the right kick - available by the pound or as the perfect add-on to your sandwich.

Tangy, spicy, and seriously addictive.

👉 Turn up the heat next time you order.

01/23/2026

Tomato Mozzarella Cutlet - This one hits every note. 🍅🧀

We pound, bread, and fry our cutlets fresh every day, then layer them with mozzarella, ripe tomato, and spicy Italian flavor.

Crispy, melty, bold - and absolutely worth it.

👉 Order one while it’s hot.

01/22/2026

These roasted vegetables don’t mess around. 🥒🍆

Green and yellow squash, eggplant, onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and lots of garlic - seasoned Italian-style and roasted until rich and caramelized.

Available year-round for catering, but only in the deli during the summer.

👉 Enjoy them while they’re here.

01/21/2026

There’s a reason this is our most popular sandwich. 🌟

The Reuben has been a deli classic for over a century, believed to have been born in the early 1900s when corned beef, sauerkraut, and rye came together and never looked back. It’s bold, comforting, and unapologetically messy - exactly what a great deli sandwich should be.

Ours is stacked with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, layered on rye, grilled until golden, and served with chips.

Hot, hearty, and done the right way.

👉 Swing by and order the classic everyone talks about.

01/20/2026

Gershon's Potato Salad (House-Made Daily)
This is how potato salad is supposed to be made. 🥔

We cook and cut the potatoes fresh every day, then mix in hard-boiled eggs, celery, and Hellmann’s mayo - creamy, balanced, and never overworked. It’s a deli classic done the Gershon’s way.

And if mayo isn’t your thing - check out our German potato salad which is just as yummy and satisfying.

👉 Grab a scoop (or a pound) today.

01/19/2026

The Triple Decker (Roast Beef + Turkey)
Three slices of bread. 🥪🥪🥪
No compromises.

This triple-decker is stacked with roast beef, turkey, house-made Russian dressing, crisp lettuce, and tomato - all layered high on marble bread.

Big, bold, and unapologetically deli, it’s the kind of sandwich that - paired with one of our house-made side salads - turns lunch into the main event.

👉 Stop in and enjoy every layer.

Your Gershon's Deli, 1600 Union Street, Schenectady

01/16/2026

This isn’t just coleslaw - it’s Gershon’s Garden Coleslaw. 🥬✨

We shred the cabbage fresh in-house and hand-chop the vegetables for that perfect crunch everyone loves. It’s one of our for a reason - crisp, balanced, and downright addictive.

Pile it onto a roast beef sandwich with Russian dressing and you’ve got a deli classic that hits every note.

👉 Stop in and try it today.

Your Gershon's Deli
1600 Union Street, Schenectady

01/15/2026

Ever wonder where our pastrami comes from - and why it tastes so good? 🥩

It starts as beef, traditionally cured with salt and spices, then coated in a bold peppery crust. From there, it’s slowly smoked and steamed until it becomes tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The process takes time and know-how - which is why pastrami has been a deli staple for generations.

We get our pastrami locally from Old World Provisions in Troy, made with a special blend just for Gershon’s.

Sliced warm and piled high, it’s not just a sandwich - it’s tradition on rye.

Address

1600 Union Street
Schenectady, NY
12309

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 3pm
Tuesday	7am - 3pm
Wednesday	7am - 3pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+15183930617

Website

http://www.gershonsdeli.com/

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