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Gene’s Sausage Shop
Butcher and Deli
Ravenswood, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Time Out Chicago
"nice selection of craft beer and a rooftop to sample"(15 Tips)
"Sausages, pierogi, best prepared soups in the city!"(4 Tips)
"One of my favorite places in Lincoln square"(2 Tips)
"where long picnic tables and four taps"(2 Tips)
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ChicagoistJuly 26, 2016This low-key rooftop is filled with picnic tables, giant umbrellas and the smell of sausages on the grill. They've got a half German, half American draft program, and a great food menu. Read more- Time Out ChicagoJune 24, 2013In summer, pick enjoy brats from “Gene's Bier Garden” on the third-floor roof, where long picnic tables and four taps add to the German beer-garden setting. http://tmout.us/maA24 Read more
Serious EatsMay 20, 2013The corned beef sandwich is the total package: fantastic corned beef and fresh rye bread generously flecked with caraway seeds, tangy pickles, a stone-ground mustard, and horseradish cheddar cheese.
Find the most obscure bottle of eastern European amaro you can find in the liquor section upstairs, then pair it with whatever suits your fancy from the butcher.
Great selection of sausages, headcheese, and other meats- as well as cheese, wine, beer, & some European sweets. During the spring through fall they also open up their rooftop bar
DaveSeptember 3, 2014This place is a magical wonderland of awesomeness! I wouldn't be surprised if they had unicorn steaks somewhere in their extensive meat and deli counter.
What is not to love.... The cuts of meat, the variety of smoked foods, the other items you need and know you will always find here. Our go to for food and cooking.
Chicago TribuneApril 30, 2015The chicken noodle soup Gene's Sausage Shop begins and ends with the restorative broth, cooked from Amish chickens in-store daily, tasting like chicken times 1,000. No hyperbole. Read more
Anna VMay 13, 2014Gene's is fantastic! Awesome selection of imports. Take the time to stop by and explore everything there is to offer. You won't be disappointed.
Ed LevineDecember 30, 2016Fantastic butcher, nice selection of wine and beer, and everything else you need to make a fine meal
The prepared foods are the best. Pierogis and soups are delicious and easy. My favorite is the lima bean stew- ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Gene's stocks dry aged and grass fed beef (aged in-house) and an exceptional variety of sausages. Read more
- Elise CatalanotteFebruary 22, 2016Sausages, pierogi, best prepared soups in the city! Wine, beer and prepared foods selection is excellent.
- Lauren O'ConnorDecember 6, 2015Amazing perogis. Lots of fun foods to try, good meats. One of my favorite places in Lincoln square
All the meat, sweets, alcohol and groceries you'll ever need from Europe. Unbeatable rooftop in the summer too.
Erin ColesMay 29, 2013Rooftop is perfect...cheap tall boys ($3...stiegl radler tallboys too!), solid goulash and potato pancakes. Wunderbar!
ManbqueApril 29, 2012Try a sample of their double smoked pork belly, then go upstairs and get a Schlenkerla smoked beer
Buy everything in the store, and don't forget to check out the rooftop when the weather's nice.
I loved the previous space, Meyers. But Gene's is a nice upgrade. Pretzel bread is good (only day-of). And I highly recommend the double-smoked pork loin.
- Justin IsraelsSeptember 29, 2014Sausages in every shape and color, nice selection of craft beer and a rooftop to sample it all
The tip that you can't use reusable bags is not true. You cannot use them to gather items as you shop, you need to get a basket. You are more than welcome to use your reusable bags at checkout.
Be sure to stop by the meat counter to sample myriad sausages and other meats. But please don't hog the counter...
Their homemade liver wurst is a great deal and delicious.
AgathaDecember 19, 2009New Polish store in Lincoln Square. They have a lot of items from the motherland, but for some reason it just seems a little less authentic than spots like Andy's Deli
One of the commenters said they don't allow reusable grocery bags. They do allow them, but like any other place, you use them at check-out, not while shopping. #commonsense
Jonathan WellsMarch 13, 2011For my Bloody Marys, I use the giant kosher deli style dill pickle from the tank by the meats. Perfect.
AlisonAugust 25, 2010This is a cute shop for meats, sides, cheese. The pastry selection is pretty good too!
Good, well priced meats and the friendly, helpful service can't be beat!
Great spot for kids treats like cookies and chocolates, cheaper than the bakery case at Selmarie.
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Gene’s Sausage Shop
4750 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence Ave & Leland Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(773) 728-7243
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Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"Everything here is good. :-) Try their brats and dill pickles."
Adrian Galli - 8.2
"Superb cuts of meat at reasonable prices. Cocktails and other menu items are excellent as well."
Brooke Morris-Chott - 8.4
"Best prices on fresh meat on the west side. Come dressed for the cold, and know that you can get chops cut to your specifications."
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