Pepper Jacks is well known in Albany for a good lunch whether you are taking food to go or dining in. 

Although they don’t have a kids' menu, they have many kid-friendly options such as grilled cheese, quesadillas, rice and beans, macaroni and cheese, etc.  I recommend that two and maybe even three young children can most likely split one item.  My kids love the cheese quesadilla but as a heads up it comes with a “Ranchero” dipping sauce which tastes like a Spanish ranch dressing. It is really good but often kids expect salsa and sour cream so ask for that instead if you know your kids would prefer traditional condiments.   I highly recommend getting dessert also! They have huge cookies and my personal favorite:  the BROOKIE.  It is half brownie, half cookie perfection.

Dining In?

If you are dining in, they have a fountain soda machine that my kids love because they have flavors to add-in.  Upon entering, the menu is written on a huge blackboard against the entire left side of the wall to look at.  Order at the front and then sit wherever you’d like.  They have high tops, booth tables, and patio seating when the weather is nice.  They will bring your food to you once it’s ready.  Enjoy! :)

SIDE NOTE:  Pepper Jack’s is often frequented by local and state police officers so its a bonus going there for my young boys who idolize them.

Taking your food to go?

For drinks, they have 20 oz bottles of water, soda, and iced tea to go.  Call your order in ahead of time and pick up to take it home or for a picnic.  The average pick up time is about 20 minutes.  Need a place to take your food?  Try some of my local faves that are close by. Westland Hills Park, Rosemont Playground, or Washington Park