🌭The Bite Of Bucyrus: Bratwurst Style🌭

🌭 Bratwurst & Bucyrus: A Perfect Pairing

Where to Find the Best Brats in the Bratwurst Capital of America

When you think bratwurst, you should think Bucyrus, Ohio. Known as the Bratwurst Capital of America, Bucyrus has turned this delicious German sausage into a year-round experience—served with tradition, hometown pride, and a whole lot of flavor.

While the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival each August draws thousands for its parades, music, and mountains of bratwurst, you don’t have to wait for the festival to get your fix. In fact, these three local favorites serve up bratwurst that keep the legend alive all year long.

🔥 Carle's Brats

📍 1210 E Mansfield St

You can’t talk about bratwurst in Bucyrus without starting at Carle’s—a family-owned butcher shop and restaurant that’s been crafting handcrafted brats since 1929. Their famous Carle’s Bratwurst is made from a secret recipe passed down through generations and has become a symbol of Bucyrus itself.

At Carle’s, you can dine in, grab a brat to-go, or pick up uncooked links to grill at home. Whether you like it on a bun with kraut or with a side of German potato salad, Carle’s is an essential Bucyrus experience.

Local tip: Grab a pack of frozen brats and their signature mustard to take a taste of Bucyrus home with you.

🍕 Baker's Pizza Sports Shack

📍 224 N Sandusky Ave

Baker’s Pizza Sports Shack may be famous for their pies and wings, but during the Bratwurst Festival, it’s their Bratwurst Pizza that steals the show.

This one-of-a-kind creation is made with locally sourced bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, melty cheese, and just the right amount of seasoning—all on their signature crust. It’s Bucyrus tradition served in a whole new way.

Local tip: The Bratwurst Pizza is a limited-time festival favorite, so make sure to grab a slice while it’s hot!

🥩 Center Street Meat Market

📍 122 W Rensselaer St

Located in Bucyrus, Center Street Meat Company is a key stop on Bucyrus’s bratwurst map. Known as the home of the Bucyrus “Bratworks” original recipe, they offer a wide selection of handcrafted bratwurst made with tradition—and flavor—in mind.

You can stop in any day to pick up their freshly made brats to take home and grill. Occasionally, they’ll serve up a hot lunch special featuring their brats—so keep an eye out if you're downtown around midday.

Local tip:
✅ All of Center Street Meat Co.’s bratwursts are gluten-free—except for the Buck’s variety.
🧀 Try their specialty brats like beer cheese, mushroom & Swiss, and other rotating flavors that give a gourmet twist to a Bucyrus classic.

This August, The Café at The Pickwick Place is rolling out something special — Bratwurst Egg Rolls! 🌭🥢
A crispy, savory twist on a Bratwurst Festival classic, these egg rolls are packed with bold flavor and festival spirit. Only available for a limited time, so grab 'em while they're hot!

Local Tip: Pair it with one of their signature slushies and you’ve got yourself a full-on festival treat!

🌭The Cafe At The Pickwick Place

📍1875 N. Sandusky Ave.

This August, The Café at The Pickwick Place is rolling out something special — Bratwurst Egg Rolls! 🌭🥢
A crispy, savory twist on a Bratwurst Festival classic, these egg rolls are packed with bold flavor and festival spirit. Only available for a limited time, so grab 'em while they're hot!

Local Tip: Pair it with one of their signature slushies and you’ve got yourself a full-on festival treat!