In honor of National Grandparent's Day on Sept. 9, 2012, ( it is always the sunday right after labor day weekend) I took an oldster to the grand re-opening of this Slingerland or Bethlehem Price Choppers. I guess this store location is right on the border so it could be called either one. I have never been in here before so I have nothing to compare it to. It reminded me of Wegmans in the state of Pa. This area is sure getting fancy all of a sudden.. it is about time. That mean oldster (sixty years young) I accompanied kept steering his shopping cart into me and I do not particularly care for him as a person. I made the best of it and helped him to save money with the special grand re-opening coupons. The Bill and Ben's deli was worth the trip. I will be back so I can enjoy the store on my own and to pick up another sandwich for sure.
(5)
Marie D.
Best roast beef sandwich in the area! Chips were good but skimpy sized bag. And they were out of cheesecake. OUT OF CHEESECAKE. The counter guy recommended the cherry cheese strudel, which, they assured me, would be better than a bakery apple fritter. I would say, equal but different, but not better. Dessert equality.
(4)
David W.
Hands down the best rye bread ever. I always get the egg salad sandwich. The home made potato chips and the pickled tomatoes are awesome.
(5)
Greg K.
Just tried the breakfast sandwich here. Once again, order screwed up. asked for it on Rye toast, got it on a kaiser roll. The rolls are so big and fluffy, that there's definitely not enough egg on it. use at least 2 eggs B+B!
(2)
Daniel B.
What is the deal with the Capital District and half-sours? Ben & Bill's is fine. It promises to be "The Best Deli between New York City and Montreal". Maybe that's true. But that would be sad. I think ultimately Gershon's is better by a hair. I liked the Gershon's Pastrami better. But Ben & Bills has better bread. The critical flaw was that all the bread was not covered with meat. Could you imagine going to the Carnegie deli? And getting a sandwich where there were several bites of just plain bread? Sacrilege. But it's hot pastrami and hot corned beef and full size slices of rye bread. And that is always a tasty treat.
(3)
Sparky T.
I would likely have given Ben & Bill's 5 stars rather than 4 if it was not in a Price Chopper. I looses a star because the atmosphere just isn't there. The food is good and they have some of the key items that I look for in deli fare - must have tongue, great pickles, good rye bread, Dr. Brown's, whitefish and belly lox. A little NYC attitude from behind the counter is a plus (if you expect it and are in the mood for that type of banter). Gershons wins for atmosphere but B&B has the goods I am after. Both ended up with 4 stars from me for different reasons. An added plus is the ability to use your Price Chopper card for your purchases at B&B to get gas credit!
(4)
Jill R.
Great NY deli sandwiches that are reminiscent of Platt's Place and the infamous Joe's on Madison Ave. Great chopped liver like grandma used to make. The food is great!! I suggest take out for this place as it is in the middle of a Price Chopper. Homemade chips are a plus!
(4)
Richard S.
Try the home made corned beef hash for breakfast. What a difference from the canned stuff. The sandwiches are large and reasonably priced. The "monster" corned beef and pastrami combo is awesome. The wife and I usually split it. Although located in the corner of a supermarket, it is the best New York kosher style deli in the Capital District. The chopped liver is heavenly. The combo sandwiches are a throwback to, and mimic, the old Platt's and Joe's delis in Albany. Try it, you'll like it.
(4)
Rhonda G.
I never thought I would see this here, especially having lived in the Twin Cities for the last 22 years. Talk about double your pleasure, a chic supermarket AND the old Joe's deli recipes resurrected. That counts as heaven to me. I had a coupon for some triple decker and you could only get roast beef. That's all I'd get there anyway. Perfectly sliced RB on my favorite rye bread in the world. You don't get a sandwich like this in MN. However, I never thought I'd have it again after Joe's closed for good in the 80's. The same old signature Russian dressing, that I cant' drown it enough in. Shredded lettuce, and decent very thin sliced tomato. They add this horseradish which totally ruins the effect of this nostalgic sandwich. The salads and desserts looked lucious. The other coupon was for a pastrami sandwich, which was considerably thinner. I never dreamed I'd give kudos to a PC, but I am happily wrong. Guess what will be my last stop before I leave for MN.
(5)
Stephen B.
Yes, it's in a strip mall. Yes, it's in a supermarket in a strip mall. Yes, it's in the burbs. Is it good? YES! This place was created as an homage to the great delis of our collective pasts and they did it well!!! Oh boy is it good. Classic sandwiches made with great ingredients by real deli guys and gals. All the traditional sides like whitefish salad, great chopped liver, whole sable, and multiple styles of pickels. Did I mention breakfast!? They make a corned beef hash like you read about! Dont worry about the meat to bread ratio there is more than enough but not too much. Oh, the bread! The rye is sought after by friends as far away as Montreal and Burlington over bread from NYC or Boston. Give this place a try, if you need better atmosphere get take out but don't miss this place.
(4)
Jenn K.
Huge sandwiches and yummy chips, fast too. Only problem is you have to eat in the price chpper cafe... Great meats, take some home!
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Sabeen M.
In honor of National Grandparent's Day on Sept. 9, 2012, ( it is always the sunday right after labor day weekend) I took an oldster to the grand re-opening of this Slingerland or Bethlehem Price Choppers. I guess this store location is right on the border so it could be called either one. I have never been in here before so I have nothing to compare it to. It reminded me of Wegmans in the state of Pa. This area is sure getting fancy all of a sudden.. it is about time. That mean oldster (sixty years young) I accompanied kept steering his shopping cart into me and I do not particularly care for him as a person. I made the best of it and helped him to save money with the special grand re-opening coupons. The Bill and Ben's deli was worth the trip. I will be back so I can enjoy the store on my own and to pick up another sandwich for sure.
(5)Marie D.
Best roast beef sandwich in the area! Chips were good but skimpy sized bag. And they were out of cheesecake. OUT OF CHEESECAKE. The counter guy recommended the cherry cheese strudel, which, they assured me, would be better than a bakery apple fritter. I would say, equal but different, but not better. Dessert equality.
(4)David W.
Hands down the best rye bread ever. I always get the egg salad sandwich. The home made potato chips and the pickled tomatoes are awesome.
(5)Greg K.
Just tried the breakfast sandwich here. Once again, order screwed up. asked for it on Rye toast, got it on a kaiser roll. The rolls are so big and fluffy, that there's definitely not enough egg on it. use at least 2 eggs B+B!
(2)Daniel B.
What is the deal with the Capital District and half-sours? Ben & Bill's is fine. It promises to be "The Best Deli between New York City and Montreal". Maybe that's true. But that would be sad. I think ultimately Gershon's is better by a hair. I liked the Gershon's Pastrami better. But Ben & Bills has better bread. The critical flaw was that all the bread was not covered with meat. Could you imagine going to the Carnegie deli? And getting a sandwich where there were several bites of just plain bread? Sacrilege. But it's hot pastrami and hot corned beef and full size slices of rye bread. And that is always a tasty treat.
(3)Sparky T.
I would likely have given Ben & Bill's 5 stars rather than 4 if it was not in a Price Chopper. I looses a star because the atmosphere just isn't there. The food is good and they have some of the key items that I look for in deli fare - must have tongue, great pickles, good rye bread, Dr. Brown's, whitefish and belly lox. A little NYC attitude from behind the counter is a plus (if you expect it and are in the mood for that type of banter). Gershons wins for atmosphere but B&B has the goods I am after. Both ended up with 4 stars from me for different reasons. An added plus is the ability to use your Price Chopper card for your purchases at B&B to get gas credit!
(4)Jill R.
Great NY deli sandwiches that are reminiscent of Platt's Place and the infamous Joe's on Madison Ave. Great chopped liver like grandma used to make. The food is great!! I suggest take out for this place as it is in the middle of a Price Chopper. Homemade chips are a plus!
(4)Richard S.
Try the home made corned beef hash for breakfast. What a difference from the canned stuff. The sandwiches are large and reasonably priced. The "monster" corned beef and pastrami combo is awesome. The wife and I usually split it. Although located in the corner of a supermarket, it is the best New York kosher style deli in the Capital District. The chopped liver is heavenly. The combo sandwiches are a throwback to, and mimic, the old Platt's and Joe's delis in Albany. Try it, you'll like it.
(4)Rhonda G.
I never thought I would see this here, especially having lived in the Twin Cities for the last 22 years. Talk about double your pleasure, a chic supermarket AND the old Joe's deli recipes resurrected. That counts as heaven to me. I had a coupon for some triple decker and you could only get roast beef. That's all I'd get there anyway. Perfectly sliced RB on my favorite rye bread in the world. You don't get a sandwich like this in MN. However, I never thought I'd have it again after Joe's closed for good in the 80's. The same old signature Russian dressing, that I cant' drown it enough in. Shredded lettuce, and decent very thin sliced tomato. They add this horseradish which totally ruins the effect of this nostalgic sandwich. The salads and desserts looked lucious. The other coupon was for a pastrami sandwich, which was considerably thinner. I never dreamed I'd give kudos to a PC, but I am happily wrong. Guess what will be my last stop before I leave for MN.
(5)Stephen B.
Yes, it's in a strip mall. Yes, it's in a supermarket in a strip mall. Yes, it's in the burbs. Is it good? YES! This place was created as an homage to the great delis of our collective pasts and they did it well!!! Oh boy is it good. Classic sandwiches made with great ingredients by real deli guys and gals. All the traditional sides like whitefish salad, great chopped liver, whole sable, and multiple styles of pickels. Did I mention breakfast!? They make a corned beef hash like you read about! Dont worry about the meat to bread ratio there is more than enough but not too much. Oh, the bread! The rye is sought after by friends as far away as Montreal and Burlington over bread from NYC or Boston. Give this place a try, if you need better atmosphere get take out but don't miss this place.
(4)Jenn K.
Huge sandwiches and yummy chips, fast too. Only problem is you have to eat in the price chpper cafe... Great meats, take some home!
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