Explore the NEPA Kielbasi Trail
A savory sausage with roots deeply embedded in Polish culinary traditions. Dating back centuries, kielbasi was initially crafted in Eastern Europe as a means of preserving meat in the absence of refrigeration. Over time it became a staple at festive occasions, celebrated for its robust flavor and diverse variations.
It’s not hard to find plenty of local spots infusing their unique touch into the art of crafting kielbasi in NEPA. From butcher shops to family-run delis, the skilled meatsmiths in NEPA take pride in their craft, using high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques to produce their kielbasi. We rounded up the best spots to get delicious kielbasi in NEPA.
Shenandoah, PA
Since 1911, Kowalonek’s Kielbasi Shop has stayed true to old-world, kielbasi traditions. Today, their store in Shenandoah sells the famous kielbasi, along with sausages, bacon, chicken, beef, pork, lunch meats, and cheeses.
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Nanticoke, PA
Using the same, award-winning kielbasa recipe since 1946, this Nanticoke favorite serves up fresh and smoked meats, sandwiches and salads. Tarnowski’s Kielbasa is open for lunch daily and, of course, all of your everyday and seasonal butchery needs.
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Shenandoah, PA
Lucky’s Corner Deli & Kielbasi Shop is an authentic, old-style meat shop that’s been making the finest homemade products since 1998. Their kielbasi comes fresh and smoked, and you can try specialty products like kielbasi burgers, meat sticks, jerky and so much more.
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Olyphant, PA
This old-school butcher shop in Olyphant offers choice, hand-cut meats, kielbasi and deli items for over 20 years. The grinders at Bosak’s Choice Meats are always running, and there are also experienced meat cutters on hand to provide the best customer service.
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Nanticoke, PA
This family-owned and operated butcher shop in Nanticoke has been smoking up fresh kielbosi for six generations. Jerry and Son Market offers hand-cut, top-quality meats, homemade soups and salads, and some of the best kielbosi made in-house following their tried-and-true, traditional family method.
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Old Forge, PA
This family owned and operated shop offers premium meats, kielbasa, homemade prepared foods, and Italian specialties. At Rossi’s Market, they take pride in their freshly butchered selection of steaks, burgers, chops, chicken, and more.
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Duryea, PA
Since 1920, this Duryea spot has been supplying NEPA with quality, fresh-cut meats and award-winning kielbasi. Their fresh and smoked varieties of everyone’s favorite Polish sausage have made Komensky’s Market a holiday must.
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Wyoming, PA
This neighborhood butcher shop and meat market has been serving the Valley since 1922. Everything is fresh and cut to order at Fetch’s Kielbassi Shop. They have a great selection of products like sausage, ham, chops, steaks, roasts, and, of course, their famous kielbassi.
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Clarks Summit, PA
This family owned and operated butcher shop is where tradition and quality come first. Trovato’s Meat Market offers custom cuts of USDA choice prime beef, veal, lamb, pork, and poultry. From fresh steaks to specialties like kielbasa, this shop has it all.
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Nanticoke, PA
Using an original kielbasi recipe that dates back to 1946, this family-run food truck offers a wide variety of comfort food classics like haluski, potato pancakes and of course, kielbasi. You’ll find it all and more at Glen Lyon Bros Kielbasi.
Learn MoreArticle updated from its original version published on 3/17/24.
