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Welcome to the world of authentic craft sausage making

Others sell
the sizzle
not the
sausage.

Craft sausage making is a skill handed down from generation to generation. Over time, many craft sausage makers were forced to close their doors. The art of making authentic German sausage has almost disappeared.

We are craft sausage makers born in Cincinnati’s historic Porkopolis meat district who value the same time-honored processes and skill handed down from previous generations. We are dedicated to the art of making real food for real people. Food that connects. Food that matters.

But one true original
remains.

We believe in doing what is right not what is easy

We believe in crafting the absolute best sausage in every batch, every day, for every customer. We were born in Cincinnati’s historic Porkopolis meat district, and we continue to thrive there as the last man standing.

We believe in small batch production. This means every batch has all hands-on deck, from blending, stuffing, smoking, and packaging. All details are noticed. Great care is applied. Extreme flavor is retained.

The perfect
craft sausage
to elevate
the art of grilling

The grill is the backyard focal point and place to put our craft sausages to the test. Let us help you perfect the art of grilling, and show your guests that they are appreciated, by sharing Queen City sausages at your next cookout.

We fill up your senses

Aroma

There is nothing more primal and sensory engaging as fresh sausages in the hickory smoke house. Hickory wood imparts extreme flavor and vibrant color.

Beauty

These premium sausages glisten on the grill. The fire and heat bring out the very best color and char to delight all your senses, including the naked eye.

Taste

There is a temptation to either eat uncontrollably fast because the sausages are so incredibly good, or slowing down to savor every delicious bite.

“Queen City Sausage HOT Smoked Sausages are my favorite. The flavor, the heat, the texture. My favorite Cincinnati food hands down and they have something for everyone in the family. “

- Ray Elfers

“Queen City Sausage is perfect for our family Sunday dinners. I like to throw the bratwurst and smoked sausages on the grill all year round and the whole family loves it.”

- Ken Miller

“I love breakfast for dinner and no dinner is ever complete without Queen City Sausage Goetta. It’s a staple in my house and the one breakfast item we can all agree on.”

- Nick Andopolis

We are local Cincinnati sausage makers who happen to believe deeply that we can, will, and must produce the absolute finest sausages possible, each and every day.

The region’s
best-selling craft sausage