The Best Sausages in Portland!

From delis and meat markets to restaurants with an Oktoberfest vibe, here’s where to get your links

Call ‘em Bangers, links, or dogs, biting into a juicy delicious sausage is always a memorably, mouth-watering experience. Why wait for the county fair when you can get porky perfection right here in the City of Roses. Portland has a lot to offer you in the meat department, from old-school sausage artistry to fancy charcuterie. Here’s our list of sausage house faves for you to bite into.

Since 1959, Gartner’s customers have ranged from local farmers to high-end chefs requesting custom-sausage blends. Get freshly hand-crafted sausages here. 

Recommended: Apple Cinnamon Pork Links

A family operation through and through, Edelweiss transports you to another era with a European menu in a cozy diner across from shelves of imported foods and wines. 

Recommended: A Weisswurst Sausage Dog with a Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Ale on tap.

The owner and sausage-maker extraordinaire is Jeff Garritano. He “grinds, seasons, stuffs, twists and packages our product myself,” with the highest grade of ingredients. Visit Jeff and his team at their store in North Portland. 

Recommended: Saucissons à I’ail (French Garlic)

Get real-deal British Bangers at Kingsland Kitchen in downtown Portland. From food cart to food destination, these expats promise an authentic dining experience from across the pond. 

Recommended: Full English Breakfast.

Crafted with “purity and patience” since 2009, Olympia Provisions has built a meat behemoth out of a Portland biz with multiple retail locations and a thriving online shop. Visit, eat, and start your holiday shopping. 

Recommended: Good Food Award Winner Sampler

Craving some spicy chorizo sausage? Fresh, bright, and flavorful, handmade chorizo sausage is a popular Tex-Mex menu item. Dine in, take-out, or get it delivered from either of their two locations. Recommended: Tamal and Taco Kits for a crowd!

Five generations of German sausage makers can’t be wrong when it comes to ground porcine excellence. Outdoor grilling 7 days a week means a visit to Otto’s Sausage Kitchen is a Deutschland-style destination. 

Recommended: Thurigen Rost Bratwurst, a recipe from the founder’s home region.