The Hungarian Butcher

High quality foodCustomer focused serviceStore very cleanStore has easy in/True old European Staff so very helpful and offered great suggestions

I've eaten sausages in Spain, France, England, Ireland, Germany, Croatia and now Columbus, Ohio. Asked, which sausage was the best, I'd say I enjoyed them all with beer.The Hungarian Butcher in Columbus, Ohio under chef Dan Vargas has created some exceptionally smoked spicy sausages seasoned with garlic and paprika. I bought the Csubai Slami $14, Gyulai Kolbasz $11.84 and the Debreconi Kolbasz $8.48. The pickles I bought were vinegary,with a hint of garlic and dill. The sauerkraut was made from scratch. It had a medium shred texture and a bit sauer with caraway seeds, The homemade spaetzle with mushroom gravy completed this meal, almost. I stopped to buy a case of Yuengling beer just to make sure I had a completely balanced dinner. I started up the grill which sits on my deck at my condo and settled back to enjoy this meal with friends.The Hungarian Butcher uses old and new Hungarian recipes to produce their sausages. They get their meats from local Ohio farms and suppliers like Sakura Wagyu farms and Woodruff farms to produce their Szalonna, Kolbasz, Sonka, Lonza and Hurka meats. If you enjoy sausages these are an excellent choice. They also sell to high end restaurants in Columbus like the Refectory.

Just opened yesterday, and bustling today. Full disclosure: Sweetie went to school with Dan, the owner, who has been in the local food scene for a long time. He ran Double Comfort, a much-missed Short North restaurant, and has been involved with local faves Tatoheads and Ray Ray's, if I remember correctly. Nice little shop in the Linworth strip where Cameron's is, with loads of amazing meats inside. Brats, chorizo, weisswurst, and many other sausages. Several pates, bacon, pastrami, and much more. Cabbage rolls, an assortment of cheese, pickles, a few dry goods, all enticing. Mom picked up some items for a relish tray for a church dinner tonight. I got sausage, pastrami, and pickles. Might grill or air fry the sausages. I suspect the pastrami and pickles will be gone before Monday, or else I'd take them to work for lunch. Edit: I've had several pastrami sandwiches. It's luscious, and flavorful. The pickles are carrots and cukes and peppers, crunchy and vinegary with a hint of garlic and dill. The sausages are huge and tasty. I did them in the air fryer since the weather was too crummy for grilling. We also got hente kolbacz, kielbasa seasoned with paprika. And salonna, sort of a cross between bacon and roast pork that works well as a snack, on sandwiches, or as an ingredient.Closed Mondays, decent hours the rest of the week. We'll be back.

Nice people. Friendly and knowledgeable. Show my recipe for a special street food from Southern Italy and recommended a good substitute and cut it for me to specifications.

I have developed a deep love for the steaks sold here. Absolutely some of the best food I've ever cooked at home. Tons of other great options as well, I always walk away with something I haven't tried before.

Excellent selection of meats, cheeses and many other goodies! I am planning my next trip now and the customer service was the best I've experienced in a very long time. The staff took the time to explain different cuts, styles and preparation of meat for me. I didn't feel intimidated or rushed to order. I already know what's on my list for my next visit!

In and out quickly. Had a good knowledge of what was available. Bought fresh ham hocks for soup. Only had ham bones in multi pack. I would use them again if I in the area.

They opened within the past few weeks, and I live nearby and happened to see the sign. Let me tell you, AMAZING meats, cheeses, and general charcuterie. I came home and looked up the information on the chef, Dan Varga. Quite the pedigree, which explains to me how they create such flavorful products.In addition to traditional Hungarian sausages and sides, they have beautiful beef options.I decided to order a variety plate of Hungarian sausages and brats. They are named in Hungarian, and I forgot to note which I had but the mild was a delicious blend with bursts of garlic and caraway. The spicy paprika version brought a warming heat that was mellow and stayed with you during the meal in a good way. The sausages are a fine grind, which is a texture I prefer. I also bought their scratch-made sauerkraut, which was a medium shred with caraway and a nice balanced juice, and after heating up it still had a good crunch to it. Additionally, the staff were warm, welcoming, friendly, and spent time explaining anything I needed since I wasn't familiar with the Hungarian products.Spicy sausage and kraut from the Hungarian Butcher, and my homemade spaetzle and mushroom gravy. Don't make fun of my kids plate LOL

Great service and selection of meat and poultry. We sampled several different sausages, skirt steak, flank steak, chicken and don't forget the homemade pickles! Cheese selection was very good as well.

I've been going to the Hungarian Butcher for the last couple months, and my only regret is that I didn't try them sooner. They have a great selection of fresh meat, of all types. It's locally sourced, and always delicious. It's so much better, both in taste & nutrition, than what you get a a supermarket. They also have a number of cheeses, condiments, bone broth, tallow, etc. Not only is the meat to- notch, but the entire staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!!! All this is why I've become a regular. LOVE THEM!!!