State Meats is still serving up some of the best kielbasa and smokies I've ever had. On my most recent visit, I purchased some cabbage and noodles, which are second to none in flavor. I also purchased some sauerkraut, wich again, is second to none. I purchased some borsht, but I'm not a fan of that soup. I also bought some chenahy and it was delicious. It reminded me of chili. If you like chili, you'll like chenahy. I also purchased some crepes. They were large and had a lot of filling in them. They were pretty good, but I wasn't a huge fan of them. They were filling. The potato pancakes are delicious. I love this place. The soups and home made meats are incredible. I'm a fan for life. read more

Great little store, visited on Christmas Eve and the people in line were so friendly as were the employees. I was able to get fresh baked kielbasa, Pirogies, meat sandwiches, vinaigrette beet salad, cabbage/cucumber salad and a nut roll. Basically our whole dinner that night. read more

State Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Kielbasa sandwich with sauerkraut was tasteless. Stuffed cabbage had barely any meat in it. Whatever the filling was tasted terrible! The pierogi was mushy. The meat crepe was gross. read more

I'm so excited to discover fabulous borscht & pierogi that rival my moms It's my new favorite place for all my authentic Ukrainian favorites! read more

This was the 1st time I was at this neighborhood meat shop. I got some smoked Hungarian kielbasa, yum and double yum. They have pre made side dishes, I saw some cabbage rolls. The next time I might get a smoked pork chop, I was told by a friend that grew up in Para they are fantastic, or a wiener. read more

I have been looking for a replacement for Peters Meat Market's kielbasi for years now. Was sad when they closed. Did some internet searching and found State Meats and their reputation. I must say ---good----but no way can it be compared to Peters. The fresh and smoked I thought were both much too "thick" and cooked to a more "mushy" consistency. OK.....BUT............ I'll keep searching!!!! read more

Food so delicious.. I like everything from with store and also kitchen!!Shnitsel is so tasty with good source of spices...Pierogies I like too ,fresh dough and real pitta with cheddar cheese so nice to taste and never not enough..) read more

The store you dont ever want to leave because we all want to live curled up in a kielbasa house lol. Head cheese, smokies, kielbasa, just reminds me of grandma - legit s! read more

Every time I visit Cleveland, I stop at State Meats. Old-world meats with old-world service and personality. Although thoroughly disgusting, try the "head cheese"! It's a culinary time capsule from Eastern Europe. The "smokies" are incredible! They're the original dried sausage. The Canadian bacon sliced thin makes for a decadent lunch meat. Overall cleanliness: Above average Service: friendly and quick Misc: bring cash if you want to avoid a 3% service charge for credit cards read more

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After losing my usual sausage shop, I stopped in State Meats to check it out. They did not have what I wanted but I did buy some sausage which I promptly went home and snacked on. Also, their homemade kraut is sooo very good. Service is excellent and quick. The ambiance is very old world. You would believe you are in Europe. The language here is Ukranian/English, which is very cute. read more

Amazing fresh polish and Ukrainian Foods, meats, perogies. Excellent service and very clean.

It shouldn't be hard to spend money at a business. I waited five minutes while two employees had casual conversation with a customer- no problem- and then the third employee asked who was next and I was cut in line by two gentlemen. When I let them know and they apologized it was no problem at all, but then I was still ignored by all three employees. I waited ten minutes to be ignored, so I walked out. I went next door and got a schnitzel instead of the multiple items I planned to buy at State Meats. Bummer. read more

State Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Unfortunately they could have a really good smoked kielbasa. But they don't smoke their kielbasa long enough to consider it to be smoked. Their double smoked kielbasa is not double smoked for a true European kielbasa. The reason by not truly smoking longer it removes the moisture and reduces the weight of the smoke kielbasa which then decreases their profits. read more

Amazing!! I had to write more or they would post my review. It was crowded but they have so many workers. Yes, workers. People working to make money. So refreshing. read more

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I make a pilgrimage appear every year from Central Ohio with friends and family, it's that good. Get the chebureki and borscht together or the double smoked sausage, it's all to die for. The cashiers are always very friendly and speak Ukrainian and English very well too. It feels like a little portal to Ukraine whenever you visit :) read more

I don't have the time to write how GREAT State Meats is. Everything that makes Polish and Ukrainian food delicious is done right by State Meats. They make so many delicious smoked meats, lunch meats, cheese meats and fantastic side salads, sauerkraut and traditional foods you will make your guests happy. And remember, it's not a party if you don't have State Meats double smoked kielbasa. read more

Excellent staff. Very nice and helpful. Delicious meats. Loved seeing the meat hanging behind the counter. * TIP: Bring cash to save a credit card surcharge. read more

The food was without question one of the best pizzas we've had guaranteed the best pizza in Northern Ohio we've ever had.

We love the hungarian sausage and polish keilbasa. But the perogies are the best thing ever. I can't ear more that one at a time.

Best Kielbasa hands down! Options are to buy it smoked or fresh Then the smoked options are pre sealed- vacuum packed or freshly smoked. Either option is superb compared to all other smoked kielbasa. Since they are not in my backyard I don't get here as often as I would like to but I wouldn't consider anywhere else for my holiday sausage needs.. Their schnitzel is out of this world and they are always willing to give you a sample of anything. And trust me they are not stingy on their samples. Definitely worth the drive and prices are always reasonable for the high-quality they provide. read more

A Parma staple. Smokies, kielbasa's, bologna, Pierogis. Potato pancakes. Love it all.

Great sausage but has gotten to expensive. Most likely won't be back. Jaworski's has much better prices and just as good. When they charge you $10 plus a pound for sausage it's time to move elsewhere. read more

Wow this place is phenomenal! I've been searching around for different meat stores just widening my horizons when it comes to buying meat . I've heard about this place for years and have never been. They do only sell pork products but that's ok because they have all the yummy stuff. They have all the things my Polish Grandma used to feed me when I was a kid . Such as goose liver, head cheese, sauerkraut balls,beet salad, kielbasa, and a hot food set up with restaurant connected next door. They have veinershnitzel,potato pancakes, and all those European delights . The staff is very friendly and efficient. The place is very clean , the meat side and restaurant side. A must visit for anyone who likes these types of foods . read more

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I have stopped in to State Meats a few times, each hoping to be "WOW-ED" but it never happens. The food is delicious. Authentic, well-prepared and aplenty. I love the smoked meats- kielbasa, sausages, hot dogs. The German potato salad, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage.... everything I've tried is very good. What lacks here is the service. It's very inconsistent and at times has been downright poor. I was in on 7/9, in the last half hour of the day and I was certainly treated like it was the last half hour of the day. The girl made it clear she didn't really want to help me and put on a good sass while she begrudged through it. If I'm in the neighborhood, I may swing in again, but the variety (no chicken, no steaks) and service will keep me from recommending it to anyone. read more

Great meat. A lady cuts a piece of meat off a sausage link as soon as you walk in and hands it to you. I wish this was the policy of every store. The sausage and the smokies are outstanding. read more

While Michael Symon has professed his love for Czuchraj Meats at the West Side Market, he is wrong. This is where he needs to spread the love. I have yet to find better kielbasa ((~$6/#) anywhere, not only in the city, but around the country. The wiener schnitzel rivals the Hofbrau Haus. And the smokeys (~$10/#) are hands down the best in Cleveland. Heck even the hot dogs (~$5/#) can't be beat. They carry a wide range of deli meats and cheese, along with sides like olive salad and cabbage rolls. They carry a selection of condiments and breads as well. The staff is friendly and the store is spotless. And to do my PSA, yes they speak English here. Free samples to boot! Note: Their website is not updated very frequently, so prices and selection may not be correct. read more

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Best place in Cleveland area to get sausages. Their specialty is definitely the kielbasa. I've had both the smoked and fresh kielbasa on many occasions and have never been disappointed. Grilling the fresh kielbasa is one of my favorite summer meals. The only other thing I've eaten from here is the smokies, having tried all three kinds, wet, dry, and jalapeno. Jalapeno have a solid kick to them. My personal favorite is the wet. The service is always very friendly. Small parking lot on the north side of the building. Have never heard a bad thing about this place, and would highly recommend the sausages here to anyone. read more

I don't think I've tasted better fresh Kielbasa, not even from my own mother or grandmother. It is SO good! We always stop hear traveling between the East and the West. We like to stock up and freeze it - and the store will even vacuum seal it for us. I just had my next to last ring of the fresh Kielbasa for Easter. Also, the smoked is fantastic as well. Not a lot of fat or grizzle in either. We once tried another well known Polish deli in the area and this Kielbasa beats it hands down. I just wish I lived closer so that I could buy it more often! read more

Place is great. Did some Easter shopping there, kielbasa, sauerkraut, spaetzels. Everything was great. Just the smell when you walk in makes your mouth water read more

This is my family's favorite place. My mom and I have been here probably about 4 or 5 times in the past week because the food is just that good. Their double-smoked kielbasa, schnitzel sandwich, chebureks, and Oliviye are to die for! I really do recommend the aforementioned food items, you can get them here or next door at the little restaurant they have. I can't describe the taste of the double-smoked kielbasa, but it's so yummy. The schnitzel sandwich has homemade sauerkraut on it, and a spicy mustard. The mustard is super intense and will definitely make you do a dance, but the sandwich isn't the same without it. So good! Chebureks would remind you of an empanada, but in my opinion, they're way better. Try one, you'll love it. The oliviye is a Ukrainian potato salad with ham, peas, and potatoes in it. I actually hate peas, but I will eat the oliviye! If you haven't been to State Meats or Mama Maria's (next door to them), you are missing out! I love this place and will always continue to buy from here. read more

Everything is fresh and delicious here! I love the double smoked kielbasa! The Ukrainian potato salad and the schnitzel. They also provide samples of everything. A great place. Staff is friendly also. read more

Love their cooked specials on Friday's. Their whiting fish is to die for along with their snitzle. Always clean and always pleasant

The most amazing fresh kielbasa I have had in years and excellent stuffed cabbage! The women behind the counter and friendly and answered all my questions. Really enjoyed all the food I bought here! read more

Walk in the door and breathe in the garlicky goodness of the place. This is an excellent Eastern European Deli and the have house made meats and deli specialties of all things Polish, Ukrainian, and probably other ethnic items that I didn't catch the first time in. The pierogi are excellent and they have a super small variety filled with meat. The location is about 5 minutes South of 480. Stope in and get your kielbasa fix. read more

Drive down State Road from the Ukrainian Orthodox church, past the Ukrainian bakery and follow the scent of the smoke house to the State Meats parking lot. Inside the small butcher shop are the unique and persisting meats and prepared foods brought to Cleveland by our Eastern European predecessors. Before you have a chance to look at much someone behind the counter is handing you free samples. The samples are more than generosity. They introduce you to something that may be unfamiliar or remind you what sausage or ham ought to taste like. The store carries home made sausages and delicatessen meats as well as hard to find products such as dry cottage cheese. Refrigerated prepared foods run the gamut from the typical Cleveland stuffed cabbage to things Ukrainian. A favorite is the chunky smoked sausage where large chunks of pork are encased rather than the more common ground. State Street sold sausage sandwiches that were so popular that they were gloriously described as dashboard food by Michael Stern of Roadfood. Their popularity expanded to the building next door where carry out dinners and the sausage sandwiches are sold. The sandwich at $3.99 is far more representative of our hometown than the mish mash called the Polish Boy. No real Polish boy or real Clevelander would put cole slaw and barbecue sauce on smoked kelbasa when there is sauerkraut, mustard, and horse radish. Save the french fries for Primanti sandwiches. read more

Once again, this is our go to place for some of the best polish meats around. The double smoked kielbasi is great tasting. Also have had their weiner schnitzel, pierogies, smokies and cooked Swai fish, all fantastic. My family also loves the Krakow for sandwiches. The service is always quick and friendly. Don't pass this place up. read more

Stopped in today and saw the sign on the door 'we do not accept EBT'. Really? That is a slap in the face of long time customers who now, because of the pandemic, rely on Gov't assistance. And, insult to injury, there is a 3.5% check out fee charged on credit cards. I used a Visa debit, I guess I should have stated 'debit' and given my pin, because they charged me a 1.10 service fee. Fair warning BRING CASH. But it will be a long time before they see me again! read more

Worst customer service ever, I was in the store 6!weeks ago placed a order to ship for Draft party , I called 5 times was promised a call back by owner and never received a call , the ladies are very polite but clearly whoever builds the orders for customers who are out of state has his head somewhere else , very sad So much for Mid West work ethics he has none read more

Ok.... If you're late to the party... You have to check this place out... The kielbasa is unreal. (As well as anything else you decide to buy.) I know because I have bought just about everything they have to offer at one time or another. (Other than "head cheese." Can't do it.) If you're hungry visit next door to Mama's and get som'n... (Ridiculously good, and over the top friendly people... Plus they give you samples.. read more

One of my coworkers was going to stop by this place at lunch a couple of weeks ago and asked if I wanted to come along. Holy smokes am I glad I did. You may miss it once you turn south on State from Brookpark but it helps if you turn right just past what was once the Jigsaw Saloon. I think it is the Rock City. The parking area is between the buildings. The store is small and the people are very friendly. We were hardly two steps in the door when we were offered HUGE samples of the house-made kilebasa and then samples of the chicken and pork schnitzel they had fresh for lunch. The coolers are jam packed with meats made right there by the people who are behind the counter. I got a pound of the fresh kielbasa and some of the smoked pork chop ends to take home as well as some schnitzel and a pierogie (about 5" across") for lunch. They also had fresh potato pancakes and a bunch of items in the deli case. Not to mention all the sauces and vegetables in jars around the store and the fresh breads. The prices were very reasonable, the quality first-rate and the people friendly and helpful. This is my new favorite store. read more