Kramarczuk's Sausage Company

Kramarczuk's is a Ukrainian sausage maker, deli, and cafeteria-style restaurant that's anchored East Hennepin since 1954 — brats, pierogi (varenyky), cabbage rolls, and a meat counter locals stock up at. A James Beard America's Classic and completely unpretentious. Caveat: closed Sundays and Mondays, which surprises a lot of visitors.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I order at Kramarczuk's?

The sausage-of-your-choice with sauerkraut, the varenyky (pierogi), and the cabbage rolls are the holy trinity. Order at the cafeteria counter, grab a tray, and don't skip the poppy seed roll from the bakery case on the way out.

Can I get Kramarczuk's sausages to take home?

Absolutely — that's half the business. The deli counter sells dozens of house-made sausages, plus you'll spot their brats at Twins games and local grocers. Buying a cooler-load is a legitimate souvenir strategy.

Is Kramarczuk's expensive?

No — it's one of the best cheap meals in central Minneapolis. A sausage plate with sides runs in the low-to-mid teens, and portions are Eastern European generous.

Why is Kramarczuk's closed on Sunday and Monday?

It's a family business that's kept old-school hours for decades — Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. Plan around it; showing up on a Sunday is a classic visitor mistake.

What's the history of Kramarczuk's?

Wasyl and Anna Kramarczuk, Ukrainian immigrants, opened it in 1954, and the family still runs it. It won a James Beard America's Classics award and remains the anchor of Northeast's old Eastern European food heritage.

Is Kramarczuk's walkable from downtown Minneapolis?

Yes — it's just across the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, about 15 minutes on foot from the downtown core, and pairs perfectly with a St. Anthony Main / Stone Arch Bridge walk.

Is Kramarczuk's a restaurant or a butcher shop?

Both — a cafeteria-style restaurant on one side and a full deli/meat counter on the other, selling their house-made sausages, kielbasa, and imported groceries. Plenty of locals never sit down; they just shop.

Does Kramarczuk's have vegetarian options?

It's a sausage house, so options are limited, but the cheese and potato varenyky and some sides work for vegetarians. If meat's off the table entirely for your group, treat it as a quick stop rather than a full meal.

Nearby in Ask Minneapolis

• Father Hennepin Bluffs ParkPark0.66 km · 8 min walk
• Stone Arch BridgeLandmark0.84 km · 10 min walk
• Northeast Farmers MarketMarket0.92 km · 12 min walk
• Mill City MuseumMuseum1 km · 13 min walk
• Mill DistrictNeighborhood1.02 km · 13 min walk