Schmidt's Sausage Shop has been doing this since 1961, and let me tell you--they've mastered the art of sausage. We stopped in for lunch and went straight for their grilled footlong hot dog with fresh-cut fries, plus a pack of snack sticks from the butcher shop. Calling it a "hot dog" doesn't do it justice--this thing is a perfectly spiced, seasoned sausage, and it's enormous. It comes tucked into a super soft, fluffy roll, and we topped ours with Schmidt's homemade sauerkraut and mustard. Watching (and smelling) it sizzle on the flat-top grill right in front of us made the whole experience even better. The fresh-cut fries were spot on--especially with plenty of malt vinegar available (thank you, Schmidt's!). The whole meal could easily satisfy two hungry adults. Beyond lunch, Schmidt's has so much to offer--Wednesday Night Dinners with homestyle favorites, Friday & Saturday lunch specials (like their signature footlong sausage sandwich, brisket, smash burgers, and more), and of course their incredible butcher shop with sausages, bacon, sauerkraut, and seasonal treats. PRO TIP: Don't just wander in and hope for the best. Schmidt's keeps things interesting with their Wednesday Night Dinners and Friday & Saturday Lunch Specials, but the only way to know what's cooking is to stalk their Facebook page... unless you like living dangerously and showing up to be surprised. Either way, you're winning! This isn't just a place to stop if you're nearby--it's a weekend lunchtime destination worth planning around. Schmidt's has earned a permanent spot on my go-to list! read more

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Best sausage shop around, great customer service. Awesome conversations in the shop mid purchase. Love it

Coming to Schmidt's is always a treat. Maybe that's because I've lived so far away from it for so long. My family lives nearby and now that we're within an hours drive we get to shop here more. The sausage here is DELICIOUS. In recently purchased several sealed packs of Holiday Blend while they are available as well as sauerkraut, some stuffed cabbages rolls and some sweet sausage. I happened to stop by the day after Thanksgiving which is the only time I've been there that I was the only customer in the store. This place gets very busy most days but the lines move quickly. I was waited on promptly. I may add that the store is clean. They also sell bacon and a variety of dried sausages and snack sticks. All food items are made there except for so local baked goods they carry for sale. read more

Cash only but delicious sausage! Very friendly staff who were happy to answer any questions.

Amazing place food atmosphere. They have the best bacon by far. Sausage and sticks are great. Never had anything bad from this place. Bring cash as they do charge a 3% charge using a card. read more

Thank you so much for getting my sausage here to Florida by new years day!!! My entire family has been getting sausage here for as long as I can remember. Back when you had your small shop above steel high. Its always great and customer service is awesome! Thanks again Nothing makes me feel more at home. read more

I've eaten this sausage for over 40 years and it is the best in the world! Once you've had it, nothing else will compare. Treat yourself and your family and friends to a culinary masterpiece by including Schmidt's Sausage in your summer picnic, or your winter crock pot meal. It will make any meal you prepare the "most favorable dish at the table". read more

This place is great. Best smoked sausage available. Store is pretty small tho. Service is great and fast. People who work here are friendly as well. Highly recommend read more

Traveled from the west coast to buy multiple types of sausage and would do it again. Best recipe in the USA IMHO.

Best dried sausage i've ever had. I get it shipped to Scottsdale AZ. The ONLY issue i have is the shipping is really expensive, and there's no way to track shipping. Small price to pay for such a good product. read more

I saw a few older reviews about it being cash only, they do take credit cards, but there is still an ATM on site.

My family has been going to Schmidt's for three generations. Soon it will be four. The hot smoked sausage is our favorite. My son loves their bacon and their extra hot smoked sausage. Their quality has been constant for over sixty years. I prefer the long links, but the bubble packs are perfect for gifts and nice to have in the freezer. My daughter recently made a pot of sausage and sauerkraut in her Brooklyn apartment. Her roommate and boyfriend loved the smell, but being Californians they never had anything like that and they questioned whether they would eat it. Well, they both said it was the best they ever had. There were no leftovers. When I take a crock pot filled with sauerkraut and sausage to holiday events, picnics, or social pot lucks it is always the first thing consumed by the guests. Nothing is ever left behind. read more

The footlong sausage in the grill. Yup yum! Not to be outdone by the Mohn's Nutrolls for sale :). Enjoy the Lent seafood platter!

Amazingly good sausage. Only cash and check. They do have an ATM. I've never tried anything bad. I recently bought 6 of their uncooked mild smoked sausage. It was about $9 for the package. I also picked up one of the dried smoked pork sausage links. It was about $4.50 for about 10-12 inches and I took it back to work where I ate the whole thing for lunch. On Fridays, they have a $5 lunch special for a 12-inch sausage sandwich. I've never been able to make it there, but it's on my list of things to try. Staff is good and they get you in and out as quickly as possible. I was stuck behind two women who were slow to make decisions, and another guy caught my eye - getting me what I wanted and out the door in about 3 minutes - including the sample of the dried sausage. Definitely worth the trip. read more

As we traveled across the country from Oregon. We have tried to find local places to buy food. Schmidt went out of the way to cook up sausage for us to take on the road. Excellent sausages, kraut and service. Highly recommend to locals and travelers alike. read more

3.5 stars. 5 stars for customer service. They literally let us try everything in the shop. I bought a bunch of meat sticks and sliced sausages. If memory serves me correctly, they are cash only. This is a matter of personal preference, but I thought the cured meats were a little "sweet" for my palate. That's just me though. The other helpers seem to differ. read more

Schmidt's Sausage - the outside of the restaurant - Meat Shops Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Delicious beef sticks!!! I could never get enough of them! I went right before Christmas and it was busy but they were fast! Definitely recommend! read more

I drove there today to get the brisket sandwiches that was advertised on their website. Lo and behold, they were serving fried chicken sandwich! Who goes to a smokehouse for fried chicken? That could be bought at any fast food restaurant or pizza shop. I am extremely upset with this experience as the whole family was expecting Brisket sandwiches for lunch. Normally they would get 5 stars for their smoked meats, but getting up early just to drive there for nothing is very upsetting! read more

Not one bad thing could ever be said about this place. Amazing food, staff and ambiance. Some of the best sausage I've ever had!

Best sausage ever! The delicious smell of their smoky goodness hits you as you walk in. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I love their pigs! Grab them when they have them! They're filled with yummy goodness and a perfect quick meal. They also have homemade sauerkraut and local baked goods. They only accept cash and checks but there's an ATM on site. read more

Schmidt's Sausage - Bacon!!! And pigs!!! I wish there wasn't a glare... - Meat Shops Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Three generations of my family have been coming here, and I always stop when I'm in town so that I can bring sausage home to Massachusetts.

Great prices, great meat and great people! Schmidt's sausage is my favorite place to go when I have a weekend plan for grilling or smoking meats. They has have beef sticks, bacon, sausage and scrapple. They may have more, this is what I purchased. I'll keep going back! read more

Great smoked bacon and excellent sausages! I tried their homemade Sauerkraut for the first time this past weekend and it's awesome! Cash only, but they do have an ATM located just inside the shop if needed. Staff are friendly and funny. Very helpful. read more

The foods that I have gotten at Schmidt's have been excellent! Their Hungarian sausage and Polish kielbasa are unrivaled!

Tried 3 sausages Chicken Sweet and spicy Mild All great read more

VISITED this shop twice based on a local acquaintance & posted reviews! Hard to believe the reviews considering the disaster we encountered or maybe others do not pay attention as we do? WHAT A MISTAKE! The people messed up 2 very simple orders, the 2nd order was so nasty it was inedible! GROSS & Improper food handling etiquette due to issues viewed! Handling raw meat without proper hand washing before handling consumables! "Think good ole boy attitudes!" The older guy (other than the owner) acted quite strange gave off weird vibe causing less than friendly service & presentation! It appears the "locals lack of etiquette, common logic & really laid back attitudes in general will probably keep the place going! (including the PA GROSS so called 60 second Rule: Look it up!)" Really! read more

This is by far the best butcher shop around. There isn't anything I don't like. In my recent visit I stopped in for the $5 foot long sausage sandwich. (Friday only) You can get it with mustard, onions, and their homemade sauerkraut. I wasn't going to be eating it right away so I got it plain. I also got some smoked sausage to make Haluski and bacon. Once you try their bacon you will never want store bought bacon again. If you haven't been there yet, you don't know what you are missing. read more

Schmidt's Sausage - bacon on a cooling rack - Meat Shops Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Literally the best bacon I have ever had. I'm serious. They smoke everything themselves out back and it's family run! Make note they're closed on Mondays and have all sorts of things - a huge selection of dried/smoked sweet sticks, sausage, etc. Anything you can make with pork they have. Serious note- they are cash only and do have an ATM. read more

The very best sausage you will ever eat; also pigs in the blanket are amazing....everything at Schmidt's is delicious..my favorite is sausage, I really like the regular (not smoked) cooked in the crockpot with Schmidt's sauerkraut...my son prefers the smoked; both are excellent..bon appetit read more

Schmidt's has a great selection of items smoked on site. The Apple and Chicken sausages are my favorites along with the Sweet BBQ sticks. And the Bacon, Ahh.. the bacon is the best around. Have only been going here a short time but have quickly become a regular customer. Definitely worth the trip and always greeted with smiling helpful faces. read more

Tucked away on a side street in Steelton is a special sausage shop that makes some of the best smoked sausage I have ever tasted. I tried the honey smoked sausage over the July 4th weekend at a friends pool party. A lot of the people at the party grew up in Steelton and were familiar with Schmidt's. Those of us that were trying it for the first time, took careful notes on how to find the shop. My friend had a few varieties to try, the honey, mild and an extra hot that I did not try. The fresh taste and superior quality of the meat really comes through. They are lightly smoked with just enough spice and garlic to not overwhelm the flavor. I like them lightly grilled, the natural casing has that "snap" that adds to the over all texture and taste experience. The shop also sells there own in shop made sauerkraut, which turns orange as the sausages cook in the kraut. I bought 1 1/2 lbs of the in shop made bacon, and it is amazing. I am sorry I did not buy more !! Smoked on the premises and sliced fresh from the slab, it is all natural and tastes the way bacon is supposed to taste, nothing like pre-packaged, full of water and nitrates stuff. The brothers Jorich are certainly doing it right. Although a little hard to find the first time, you will want to come back again, because you can not get this great quality anywhere else. Warning, they are closed on Sun & Mon and open 9-4 the rest of the week. Trust me, it is worth a special trip in the middle of the week for your next party or to stock up the freezer for football season. read more

In 1967 I had my first stick of Schmidt's sausage, right after I started at the steel mill. From that day on I was hooked. That was lunch once or twice a week for 30 years. Now retired in Myrtle Beach all of our guests are required to bring a fresh supply or I have it shipped. If you like high quality, rich flavor this is the best. Keep up the good work boys. read more

OMG this is the best place for sausage and bacon I refuse to buy it anywhere else now, they have ruined me for all other sausage and bacon. The pigs in a blanket are so good it makes me wish my job was just to eat them all day. read more

Schmidt's sausage is a religion. If you grew up in or around Steelton (where the shop was previously located) you crave this smoked deliciousness. My personal favorite - a crockpot full of their smoked mild sausage and homemade sauerkraut. Cook until the kraut turns orange from the melding of flavors and spices. And if you are lucky enough to visit when they have bacon, buy the whole case. It's amazing! read more

A great family run business in the Harrisburg area. They specialize in a variety of sausage along with some other items like bacon, sauerkraut, and pigs in a blanket (pork filling wrapped in cabbage). Pretty much everything I've tried is incredible. They only take cash and checks although they do have an ATM on-site. The staff is friendly, fun and experts at their craft! read more

Schmidt's artisan sausage can't be beat. Their homemade sauerkraut and bacon are also delicious. If they are in season, I stock up on sarma - at $3.50 a pop, they are huge and tasty. During the Christmas season, they have homemade walnut roll. While I haven't purchased any myself (my family makes it), I'm sure it's also delicious. Friendly staff. They do not take credit cards! read more

Best bacon ever! Love the sticks as well. I moved from here 5 yrs ago, but still stop here when I pass through. They even ship, so now I can enjoy the bacon year round. Stop in and buy some today! You won't be disappointed! read more

Best sausage ever! You will never find anything like it in your local grocery store....delicious!

I represent the third generation of Schmidt's satisfied customers. Absolutely the best Hungarian sausage and salami in the world. The dried is a fabulous snack. I take 3 double links of the non-dried either holiday mix or hot and mild mixed, add 1 medium can chicken broth, and 10 lbs. Peeled & quartered onions, and simmer for 3 - 4 hours. You need a good sized soup pot. The onions cook down and the sausage is so tender, you can cut it with a spoon. Great on a sub roll, or just in a bowl. A favorite family meal for three generations. read more

Wow! I cannot praise this place enough!!! Not only is the sausage the best I have EVER eaten, but the people are super wonderful, knowledgeable, and so very helpful. I grew up in Harrisburg but live in California now and everytime I go back to see my family, I get the sausage, freeze it, and bring it on the flight! I am happy to see I can now order online. Thanks to everyone at Schmidt's for being the BEST. Ellie Fabisiak read more