Jacobs & Toney’s Deli and Meat Store of the North is the Lake George Area’s Ultimate Pit Stop for Meat Lovers
A 110-year-old Adirondack institution.
Photos courtesy of Jacob and Toney’s
Locals call it Jacobs & Toney’s. Old-timers still say “Jack Tony’s.” The official name reads Deli and Meat Store of the North. Whatever the moniker, this Warrensburg landmark has fed the southern Adirondacks for 110 years—and counting.
Located just minutes from Exit 23 off I-87, Jacobs & Toney’s sits in a prime position for anyone heading to Lake George, Bolton Landing, Chestertown, or deeper into the High Peaks. It’s not just a grocery store. It’s a ritual stop. A provisioning hub. A place where coolers get filled, and road trips officially begin.
And yes, it’s worth the detour.
Butcher shop excellence still matters.
In an era of shrink-wrapped supermarket anonymity, Jacobs & Toney’s keeps things refreshingly old school. Knowledgeable butchers stand behind the counter, ready to custom-cut beef, pork, lamb, and chicken to order. They grind their proprietary hamburger blend fresh daily—a detail that burger aficionados quietly obsess over.
Meat cut to order.
Planning steaks for the grill? Hosting a lake house dinner? Stocking up for a long weekend? The staff offers advice, cooking tips, and honest recommendations without the hard sell.
That expertise shows up in the reviews. Google reviewers consistently praise the quality of the meat, noting that steaks “rival high-end butcher shops” and that the house-ground burger makes “the best burgers at camp.”
Customers mention the freshness, generous cuts, and the confidence they feel buying from real butchers who know their craft.
For visitors unfamiliar with the area, this is the kind of place that elevates an Adirondack weekend from good to unforgettable.
The famous 18-inch sub.
Then there’s the sub.
The legendary 18-inch sandwich—built on fresh bread and stacked with your choice of cold cuts, cheeses, and toppings—has achieved near-mythic status in the Lake George region.
18” inches of fresh deli goodness.
It’s the kind of sandwich that feeds a family after a day on the lake or fuels a group before a hike.
Google reviews regularly call it “huge,” “loaded,” and “worth the wait.” Many customers note that one sub can easily feed two (or three, depending on appetite and ambition).
The deli case extends well beyond sandwiches. Expect house-made salads, sliced-to-order cold cuts, cheeses, and a rotating selection of prepared foods.
For those hosting gatherings—weddings, graduations, business lunches, baby showers—the store offers catering trays and prepared platters that simplify entertaining.
Fair warning: on summer Saturdays, the counter can run five customers deep. Savvy shoppers call ahead, order online, or swing by early before the lake crowd rolls through town.
More than a meat counter.
Jacobs & Toney’s operates as a full-service grocery, but with personality.
Shelves carry daily essentials alongside specialty items and Adirondack staples.
Don’t forget the special sauce.
Look for local maple syrup, regional products, and the store’s proprietary line of spices, rubs, sauces, and condiments—ideal for anyone serious about grilling season.
The salad bar provides a quick grab-and-go option. Weekly, monthly, and daily specials reward regulars. And in true North Country fashion, you can even refuel your car while stocking up for dinner.
That combination—gas pump to gourmet provisions in one stop—makes this a strategic pause for travelers heading north toward the High Peaks or west toward Old Forge.
What customers say.
Across hundreds of Google reviews, several themes emerge:
Quality meats and freshness rank at the top.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff earn frequent shoutouts.
The sub draws repeat visitors and road-trippers.
Busy but efficient service—especially in summer.
A true local gem worth seeking out.
Some reviewers note lines during peak tourist season. Others mention that prices reflect the quality. But overwhelmingly, customers describe Jacobs & Toney’s as reliable, authentic, and essential.
One reviewer summed it up best: “If you’re in the Lake George area and don’t stop here, you’re missing out.”
Why it’s a must-visit in the Lake George area.
For those living in or traveling to the southern Adirondacks, Jacobs & Toney’s solves multiple problems at once.
Need premium steaks for the grill? Done.
Lunch for the boat? Covered.
Catering for a family reunion? Handled.
Road trip provisions before heading deeper into the Adirondack Park? Absolutely.
Grab-n-go convenience without sacrificing quality.
Its proximity to Exit 23 makes it the perfect launch point for lake weekends and mountain adventures. Visitors heading north often stop here intentionally, making it part of their travel rhythm.
More importantly, Jacobs & Toney’s delivers something increasingly rare: continuity. For more than a century, it has fed generations of families, seasonal residents, and visitors. The store evolves—online ordering, specialty products, expanded offerings—but the core remains steady: quality food, knowledgeable service, and no-nonsense Adirondack hospitality.
In a region filled with farm stands, roadside markets, and specialty shops, Jacobs & Toney’s stands apart because it does everything well.
It’s not trendy. It’s not trying to be.
It’s simply indispensable.
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