Popular butcher shop with must-try delicious deli sandwiches that's perfect for travelers on the I-5 about 2 hours away from Sacramento! So, as you're driving down the I-5 and looking for a place to get delicious sandwiches, this is the perfect spot! And, while you're there, stock up on wide variety of handcrafted sausages, brats, beef sticks, bacon, marinated meats, dry rubs and more! We brought an insulated bag with ice packs to put them in. We grabbed some for family we were visiting in Sacramento and stopped again on our way back home to stock up. We tried the Brisket and Ribeye sandwiches. The bread got soft fast, maybe a little too soft. They were both hot sandwiches so not sure if it was from a little too much bbq sauce, juices from the meat or how it's wrapped. The brisket and ribeye were tender and juicy. I liked the Ribeye a little more since it had mushrooms, bell peppers and onion. I would have liked the bread to be more toasty since we ate the sandwiches there. But, that's my preference; I love more texture in my food. Loved the variety of sausages, brats and beef sticks that we got. The bacon was a lot thinner than we're used to. We bought lots of their dry Wolfsen's seasoning since it's one of my bf's favorites! I loved that the beef sticks that weren't too oily and very tasty. I wish we had gotten more of them! The sausages were so flavorful!! We tried them in a variety of dishes. We really liked the Smoked Blueberry Bratwurst, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Smoked Chuckwagon sausage, Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and Smoked German Pork Sausage. read more

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What a fabulous place! Will for sure be stoping back again when coming down I5 as well worth the small detour! Had the tri tip sandwich and it was amazing! Took home a bunch of sausages. How this place did not have a line out the door at lunch time baffles me. Staff were fantastic too! read more

I have been here several times in the past 18 years. One of my children only remembers it as the place that had frozen rabbit. My visit here was long overdue! The team members were very friendly with ordering and inquiries. It was very busy on a Saturday afternoon. Everything was organized and tidy. Grab a basket and shop! We placed orders for sandwiches and picked up some sausages. I love that they never changed their hometown feel!! Read the menu and order accordingly. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Great quality meats, decent price, and the customer service is always great as the farmers markets as well!

Went here today on a Thursday. Stopped by Wolfsen's and ordered the brisket sandwich with a medium fountain drink. The brisket itself was really good -- tender, flavorful, and clearly the star of the show. Honestly, I would eat the meat on its own because it was that delicious. That said, the sandwich was super messy. There was so much BBQ sauce that the bread got soggy pretty quickly, which made it hard to enjoy as an actual sandwich. If they toned down the sauce or served it on the side, it would make a big difference. They offer an interesting variety of meats and sausages, which makes it a fun place to check out, especially if you like trying different flavors. Seating is outdoors, and it's a cool little spot right across from the Saputo Dairy plant. Service was fine. Overall, great meat -- just be ready with extra napkins! read more

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We made a detour on the way to Yosemite just to try this place out. It was well worth it. This place is like sausage heaven. We got a sausage sandwich and they were both awesome. Someone also came out and gave our dog a pig, which was very friendly. We ended up getting 10 different kinds of sausage to take home. One of which was a sausage I haven't had since I was in Pennsylvania. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. There was easy parking right out front. There's a space outside to eat and your dog is welcome. It was busy when we came, but I would expect that for such an awesome place. I would definitely recommend this place and I will definitely return if given the opportunity. Only a few weeks after being back from Yosemite I was jonesing for more sausage and looked online to see if some could be ordered to our house, but unfortunately that's not an option so I should've bought more. read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Sausage heaven! - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

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I loooove sausages and came across this place while driving back from Yosemite. The service was really friendly. I had to make a lot of tough decisions knowing I had limited space in my fridge at home. I got 8 different flavors. I'd say 2 of them were a hit for me, the others were alight. My favorites were the hot link and the blueberry one, but I didn't enjoy the fig/gorgonzola (I knew it would be experimental haha) primarily because the texture was weird and it was too salty. I thought the chuckwagon was alright and wasn't salty enough (I have 3 more left, so maybe it happens the one I had wasn't mixed thoroughly). I think I would have preferred more variability in the sausage, some surprise chunks of pork and some finely ground to mix up the textures. I smoked all of the sausages so go to try them all while they were juicy. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! I love trying all these exciting combinations - this is definitely my candy shop. read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

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I've gone to sausage heaven. This place has whatever sausage flavor you can think of. Mac n cheese? Pizza? Got it. The people here are super friendly and helpful. Just make the journey and pick up a pack or two. Grab some frog legs while you're at it! read more

I stopped by Wolfsen's Meat and Sausage in Gustine and was immediately impressed by their selection. They have more varieties of sausage than I have ever seen. I picked up some chicken artichoke, a beer sausage, and a smoked maple. The smoked maple was outstanding and easily my favorite. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They greeted me right away and asked what I wanted to order, which I always appreciate. I also decided to try a brisket sandwich, which looked too good to pass up. The brisket itself was very good and full of flavor. That said, I am someone who pays close attention to food handling. I tend to notice when gloves are used as a substitute for proper hygiene rather than an added layer of protection. Unfortunately, that showed up here. The employee making my sandwich handled a large magic marker to write something, then immediately went back to preparing food without changing gloves. That is always disappointing to see. Because of that, I ended up eating more of the meat and less of the bread, but the quality of the brisket still stood out. I did take a picture of my brisket sandwich, but the picture did not do it justice, so I decided not to post it. Overall, there is a lot to like here, especially the incredible sausage selection and the friendly service. I would definitely come back to try the tri-tip sandwich. I just hope the magic maker disappears. read more

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Great customer service! The smoked tritip sandwich comes with sautéed onion and bell peppers!! Probably the best tritip sandwich I've ever had!! Lots of sausage to select from and they even sell steaks and chicken too! So delicious with such a great selection of items!! I'll be back and will be bringing friends too!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! read more

Again we made the trek to Gustine from Modesto Just to try and check out Wolfsens saw several influences talk about it here! We got sandwiches Sausages Some candy Ground pork The staff was very friendly and helpful We would definitely come.out again Nice country drive on a Saturday afternoon! Very blessed to.be able to! read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Mild beef jerky - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

With over 70 different varieties of house made sausages! We're talking about sausages made out of; chicken, pork, beef, and yes, even brisket! If you have ever been to the VERY popular Corralitos Market in Watsonville, Wolfsen's is its 'twin' but A-LOT closer! People going north and south on the I-5 pull off to stop at this iconic place. It is only about 15 minutes away from Los Banos, San Joaquin Valley National (military) Cemetery, and Santa Nella. AND since I read that they ALSO make great sandwiches, WE-HAD-TO-TRY-IT! We bought: the hot bbq pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, and made up a Reuben sandwich to split them all in half. The clear winner was the hot brisket sandwich! We also picked up some Irish Beer bangers and Gold Rush (brisket) sausages for our son. They also have smoked sausage, smoked salmon, smoked bacon and ham. All are vacuum sealed. To me, it's worth a trip just to go visit Gustine California, where it is located! In springtime, it's beautiful, nestled in the center of farmlands. . . If you drive down the one small Main Street in Gustine, it is just like many old towns in the 1960s. Like going back in time. . . you could stay at the hotel Mission de Oro in Santa Nella, and not too far in Newman, California is Stewart and Jasper Orchards, that have almond tasting in their company store. All of these stops are within 10 miles or less. Only a little over an hour and a half from FRESNO! Worth checking out! read more

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Yay Wolfson's! Saw it on the suggestions and reminded me to write a review. Last time I was there was about 6 months ago - the first time was about 30ish years ago. In that time, it has remained consistently great! You can get a sandwich to eat there or grab a bunch of variety packs - you'll likely do both. It's actually worth a drive off of 5 to go there as its own destination. People are very friendly and it's a comfortable sit. The last time I was there with my brother-in-law, he filled his cooler! Go soon - you can thank me later! read more

"Detoured from the Standard I5 locations and now questioning all my life choices." Been driving between LA and SF for 24 years, and this is the first time I've veered off the "5" food circuit. WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG?! Wolfsen's Meat and Sausage is like stumbling into a smoky, meaty wonderland run by flavor sorcerers. Got a tri-tip that slapped harder than my mom when I said I wasn't hungry. Extra live for having GF bread!!! I can't believe they have it, not just a lettuce wrap but actual GF BREAD ROLLS. heaven. 10/10 detour. Will reroute every time. Sorry In-N-Out, it's not you--it' Wolfsens read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Trip tip Sandi/ GF bread + lettuce and tomato - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

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At Stockton Farmers Market. Excellent taste, unique varieties ( bangers & mash anyone) and consistent quality! We always get our sausages when we go to SFM! read more

I stumbled upon this place because I was craving for a good sandwich. I ordered a turkey sandwich which comes with loaded fixings. Very friendly people working behind the counter. Efficient. A true deli and meat store read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Go to this place - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

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The PP Sandwich was 8.9-10 the Marinade in the tri tip I got was out of this world, I wish they would just sell me a bunch of their bloody marry marinade so I can eat it with every meal. Best local Meats and flavors within 231 miles. read more

Very good but need to make leberkase and white breakfast sausages. Would be great. Then I can get it fresh and not have order online from back east are some good German breads would be nice to. A nice pretzel or sourdough ones. Are a great Btotchen. Would make a great tri tip sandwich. read more

Great place. Super clean. Great staff. Traveling down I5 and googled restaurants. They make the best Pastrami sandwich that I have ever had!!! Worth the visit!! Will go back and will take an ice chest. Massive selection of meats!! read more

Kind staff, quick service and good food for a great price! Meat counter and ordering counter, some small tables to sit outside. read more

Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage - Ribeye with everything - Meat Shops Near Me - Gustine, California

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Andrew, the owner, was behind the counter today and recommended the honey BBQ meat sticks, and they were juicy and delicious! Not your typical dry meat stick. We also bought 6 flavors of sausages, tried the smoked Irish style beer bangers so far, and they were indeed beer-forward and delicious. Andrew made us feel very welcome and was well informed about all the sausage flavors. Definitely coming back! read more

The best sausages steaks ever. Can't say enough about Wolfsens. Never miss an opportunity to shop there. Incredible sausages and steaks that melt in your mouth. Wish they were in Bay Area I'd be there all the time if you stop in Gustine stop and get cheesy Bavarian or pineapple sausages will not disappoint none of them will. read more

A great shop with so many sausage options I couldn't decide on what to get. I'll definitely be back

Did someone say sausage? Yes- that's really why any of us make the drive to come here. We stock up on their vast assortment of in house made sausages. read more

Stopped in and purchased a pulled pork and a brisket sandwich. They came wrapped in foil and plastic. Both sandwiches were soggy and drenched in sauce. You couldn't even taste the over cooked meat. Never again read more

I love this place. Me and my husband always come here to buy their sandwiches which are so delicious. The owner Andrew is so friendly and welcoming. He makes us feel as we are family everytime we walk inside. I will recommend this place to anyone. read more

On a recent trip down I-5, I decided to stop here to grab lunch. I hear this was a hidden gem for those willing to detour off the freeway. My wife and I arrived on a weekday around 10:30 AM, before the lunch rush. There are 4 spaces in front of the store, though there is plenty of parking on the street. We walked in and found 4 freezer cases alongside a long deli counter, all full of meat. Above the deli counter were the menu boards, one with the cold sandwich options and the other with the hot options. The cashier also pointed out the daily specials. We decided on the smoked tri-tip sandwich (one of their best sellers) and the New York Steak sandwich, one of the specials. We also grabbed 2 small bags of chips, 2 bottles of soda, and a few snacks for the road. Once our sandwiches were done, we took our bounty to the shaded patio in the side yard. The smoked tri-tip sandwich had BBQ sauce, sauteed bell peppers and onions and served on a sandwich roll. The bread was soft and the meat tender. While we enjoyed this sandwich, the sauce made eating it pretty messy. Thankfully there were plenty of napkins in our bag. The steak sandwich was adorned with lettuce, onions, tomato and mayo, and the roll was grilled on a panini press. The roll was still soft and the steak not too thick, making it easy to eat. We enjoyed the steak sandwich more than the tri-tip, though we would order both again. While we were sitting on the side patio, we saw several people come and go with their orders, though no one joined us on the patio (it was during the work week). After wolfing down our lunch, we cleaned our table and headed out. On our return trip, we will stop by and buy some of their fresh and smoked sausages to take home. According to their menu, they have over 70 types of sausages, so it will take awhile to try them all. One thing to note: this place prefers cash payments; while they do take credit cards, there is a premium, so be aware. read more

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Really awesome spot for tons of different sausages!! Service was great and offered free samples.

The nicest people work the counters and the sausages didn't disappoint. We picked some frozen packages up on the way north for camping, making the trip that much better. If they were closer we'd go more often. If they shipped we would definitely order more from them read more

I miss Wolfsen's, especially after trying Lockforde's sausage. My favorite is the Hawaiian with pineapple bits. It's the perfect balance of savory and sweet. I also loved their corned beef sausages. It's been years, but I remember bits of potato inside. My husband loved their hot ribeye sandwich, and my son and I loved their brownies. Service was friendly each time we went. My husband's cousin first told us about this place. He'd bring a big cooler and drive all the way from Gilroy. They served us pieces of sausages with toothpicks when we visited a few times, and we were hooked. It's been years, so we will drive 1 hour and 20 minutes to go back and check if it's still 5 stars. read more

Awesome selection of sausages. I got the cowboy bacon and tri tip sandwich and linguica all were worth the money and trip out there

Wow! Stopped here after looking for a yummy deli sandwich online and it did not disappoint. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and it had a mountain of meat, so delicious! We met the owner who was friendly and told us some history of the shop. We will definitely be back. It's worth the 5 extra minutes to take to get off the 5. read more

Took a drive and found this spot in my Yelp bookmarks. Small place with a variety of sandwiches. Samples out of their various types of sausages. They have both frozen and fresh for purchase. Overall, customer service was good and our sandwiches were also very tasty. There is a few tables outside to dine at but there is also a very nice park 2 minutes away. We shall return! read more

Wolfsens is a great place ! Tasty sandwiches , sausages and other cute of meat. Great place to get prime rib to cook

We first found this place at their booth at the Turlock farmers market. When they have it available, we always purchase the bloody Mary tri-tip and a few of their different sausage varieties. Now every few weeks we make the 45 minute drive to visit their shop in person. We found all of the meats we have purchased from here to be high-quality and we always leave with a fresh sandwich. I always get the sausage roll and my husband gets their brisket sandwich. It's well worth a visit here. read more

I noticed each time I come if I'm not staring directly at them while they're making the sandwiches something will be wrong with it One time she was making my sandwich and dropped the knife and was about to use it, and then she looked back and saw that I was staring directly at her and then decided to wash it. I was like what the heck is going on here..so now I just stared directly at them when they make a sandwich. A lot of look back if you ask me Anyways, not in that state anymore, but the food is extremely good there I just feel like recently. The service is a tad different. Don't get me wrong. The food is excellent. They make it very well. It's all very delicious. I've just noticed a lot of carelessness when I'm having a sandwich made. read more

Good food, good service, very clean and efficient.. Bought pulled pork,brisket,rib eye hot sandwiches and they melt in your mouth with goodness... read more

Great place for tri-tip, sausage and sandwiches. My second time in and the staff and owner (Andrew) were very helpful and courteous. I will return most definitely!! read more

I've been meaning to stop by and check this place out and today was the day, I ask the help for their favorite cold sandwich and roast beef was the one, it has everything on it including pepper jack cheese. When trying new places I normally ask the help for their opinions on what to order and this time was no exception, with confidence the help suggested my sandwich for me and I trust her with that decision. From the looks of it she was right! A wonderful mix of greens, cheese and roast beef along with a soft roll and lunch will be very enjoyable. read more

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Update: Wolfsen's now has brownies. These treats are filled with so much flavor it's amazing ($1.50) per brownie. Today I had the New York Steak sandwich, this gem had so much flavor‼ I was very surprised how delicious it was. All the sandwiches I've tried are fantastic. It was a 10 of 10 Next up I'll be reviewing the Tri tip sandwich. read more

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