Usinger’s

Great place to cure the meat sweats. Quality products at a kickin’ price. The selection is vast, some stuff I never knew existed. What’s Landjaeger & is it made using Jagermeister?
The facility truly enhances the Old World Third St. atmosphere. Stepping in is like stepping back in time, from the beautiful tile floors, marble pillars, old school scale & an awesome wood paneled ceiling. But, pay special attention to the crazy gnome-​y murals adorning the upper walls behind the counter. The murals depict gnomes catching pigs & turning them into sausage. Hilarious! I love everything about this store.
My favorites are the brats & bacon They’re both amazing & my standard for which all future brats & bacon will be measured. I enjoy a BBQ’ed brat on a pretzel roll with sauerkraut & some type of spicy mustard. Be sure to checkout the «seconds table» which has mis-​shapen or other oddities that are still good eats. But, half the price of the pretty stuff.
German wurstmacher (sausage maker) Fred Usinger definitely dialed in his family & subsequent generations on his techniques & recipes. Today, their company is run by the 4^th-​generation Usinger family!
Free parking is available in the lot just South of the buildings entrance. Twelve spots are clearly identified to ease confusion.
Is Bratwurst the unofficial state meat?

Five stars for their brats.
Four stars for the corned beef.
Two stars for service and décor.
The servers seemed so dispirited, one imagined they were being mistreated by management on a daily basis. The décor looks like it hasn’t been updated since 1955. A sense of history is great, but there’s no reason why it couldn’t look more appealing.

Yummy summer sausage and all kinds of German goodies — we just happened to stumble upon it and ended up ordering quite a variety of meats.

This place is heavenly. It brings you back to another place and another time. Everything from the «Sausage Gnome» artwork that encircles the upper reaches of the walls to the sheer amazing inventory to choose from, Usinger’s is a treat.
Not only do I love the sausages, but I love going in there.
I always bring back a frozen 6lb box of original brats plus a couple summer sausages. This time I went nuts though. All in a big box that’s currently in the hold of my plane. I also recommend heading across the street to the Brat House and next door to the WI cheese mart.

my first visit was fun, the prices were much cheaper then the stores, like pick & save. I purchased the hot dogs in casing which I love and I bought 2 packs for the price of one package. i plan on going again!

The price is right here at the Usinger’s factory store. Check out the specials table — you’re bound to find a great deal.
They are all about business here — so don’t be shy. Grab a number, wait your turn, and step up confidently when it’s time. Sure — i was a bit overwhelmed upon first entry — but they were happy to answer any questions I had — and even have been happy to make suggestions.
I not only love coming here because it is great quality meat at a great value — I love the atmosphere itself. One large deli counter, German murals, elves dressed for the season — how could you even DARE to buy your sausage anywhere else?!

Good selection of brats and meats, but not as extensive as I’d expected.
We took fresh (unfrozen) pork brats home and grilled them that night. They were absolutely fabulous, juicy and so flavorful.

Delicious! They make the sausages on sight. I love their Landjaeger!!! Their brats, hot dogs, and summer sausages are all absolutely great. They have a lot more too, some of which I’ve never heard of. Good prices for high quality meats.

Check out the discount case for great deals on mis’cuts and extras (sometimes they make too much for a customer’s order and it ends up here) If it’s busy you may want to grab a number for service. If you’re lucky they’ll have samples out.

I decided to step into this restaurant because I saw a display of Usinger at the Milwaukee museum. It was awesome seeing people coming in and out of this place for sausages. Milwaukee people are dedicated and serious about their sausages. There were a lot of options, so I just picked up a summer sausage (jalepeno flavor) to give as a souvenir for my dad.
When I tried it at home, I was amazed at how good it was. It wasn’t too salty and had a good bite to it. I really liked it and actually wished I had bought more. My dad totally abandoned his diet, in order to eat all of the sausage in one sitting. I can’t wait to head back there as a vacation pit stop.

I was so excited to gaze upon the big USINGER’S sign while walking in the cold city of Milwaulkee. I knew I had to stop in and see it in person. I had my heart set on getting a souvenier t-​shirt because we had one over 20 years ago when we were first married. We walked in and although there were four workers behind the counter nobody greeted us or made a move to try and guide us. I am not sure even how to order or what to do upon entry. Finally one lady made her way over towards the counter so I broke the ice and asked about t-​shirts. They had under 5 shirts available total and they were all sized medium. Big disappointment. I may have purchased some sausages… but due to lack of information and service I was ready to bolt. The experience made me uncomfortable.

I love this place. The lobby has the old hand laid tile floors, marble pillars, and awesome wood paneling and ceilings. The meats are glorious. I usually go to the imperfections case where you pay about half price. I get landjaeger every time and am trying the uncured corned beef and pastrami for the first time. It looks spectacular.

Yeah this is the best place to get sausages I know of.
The sausages are great, service is strong, and the prices are reasonable. I usually try to make suggestions for businesses to improve, but this one is tough! It’s just really really good!

Too much to choose from is not always a bad thing, it’s an excuse to return!
Small but friendly and helpful staff. The Landjaeger is DELICIOUS!!!
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ANyone who does the old world style craft of sausage making and cured meat products is right up my alley. Anyone who also has a silly side and has something like Bob Uecker brats is great too. Most recently Ive been enjoying the Beef Frankfurters. Huge plump links, good cure and snap. Hits the spot. NorCal is not known for many frankfurter joints so it’s always good to discover old school traditions outside of home base

Meat and Usinger’s are synonymous in Milwaukee and for me a trip to this great city is never complete without a stop here to purchase and ship some of the best brats and sausages I have ever tasted.
During my most recent trip to Milwaukee however I did not have enough time and was «forced» to go on my last day hoping the TSA gods would allow my purchases through security.
I stopped in their retail store, and since I was traveling picked up some pre-​packaged chicken and pork sausage as well as some brats to bring home with me. I also picked up some «seconds» — which only meant that they were misshapen or not up to the Usinger’s standards. Sold at half the price — it’s a steal.
For those living in the MKE area — make sure to check out their fresh meats and even some that can be sliced to order. Even if you are not within driving distance to Usinger’s — check out their website — they ship all over the country.
I am happy to report that all my purchases made it through security and as I am composing this review the pork and chicken sausages have been happily consumed!
Pro-​Tip — if you are buying sausages to bring with you on the plane and purchase the gel packs to keep your meat cold — make sure you DO NOT bring it in your carry on luggage. You will be stopped and your packs and possibly meat/​cheese will be confiscated.

Alora was so nice & helpful for my indecisive husband. We wanted to bring back some sausages for home, and at the end we had a small box full of goodies. The shop can provide you 4 ($ 1) or 24 ($ 1.50) hour ice packs. Can’t wait to try the famous sausages.

This review is going to be short but it will tell you all you need to know.
I went in and got 4 all beef hot dogs, and 4 brats… and the hot dogs were some of the best hot dogs I’ve ever had.
AND MY TOTAL WAS 2 DOLLARS AND 34 CENTS.

Best brats around! These are juicy, fresh, delicious AND cheap. And don’t forget to buy the pretzel buns as well. They make a HUGE difference in taste and it’s under $ 2 for a pack of 5. Throw some Kallas honey mustard on them and you’ve got the perfect meal.
My only complaint? The woman at the counter was not very friendly or helpful in selecting products. I told her it was my first time and asked for recommendations and she seemed bothered.

Wonderful summer sausage! Picked up some traditional German summer sausage and another with garlic for a Super Bowl party. They have samples to try if you are not quite sure what to get. You can also save a few bucks if you buy the miscut sausages. The building is cool as well. Keep a look out for the murals that detail the sausage making process in German.
I also bought some of their sliced turkey from Sentry. I tend to not purchase prepackaged deli meats because of the chemicals that go into them. The Usingers brand said said it had «less preservatives» so I tried it. Good stuff!

It’s been nearly thirty years since someone sent me my first Usinger gift package. These sausage treats are irresistible! We use to come here once a year when we lived in the Midwest.
I know to many, when they think of Milwaukee, they think Beer-​Town USA. Thank you, Laverne & Shirley! But, it’s so much more than just beer. No insult intended.
You have the Harley-​Davidson Museum, along with a zillion other museums, historical mansions and houses to see along with the beautiful water front of Lake Michigan. And, that doesn’t even include Miller Park, Mitchell Field or the local Air Museum.
To this list I would include, Usinger’s:

If you haven’t seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, here’s a bit to laugh at:
What you really need to do is to find a friend in Milwaukee, who is willing to send you some of the world’s most delicious sausages!
Or, you can order some online as I do, at:
Enjoy!