Our Story

1935 · Slavic Village, Cleveland

In 1935, Fred Jaworski stood behind the counter of his small meat stand in the old Newburg Market. Jaworski Meats was born, another ethnic market amongst the dozens in Slavic Village. Through the years, his modest meat stand became the Grande Dame of the Polish meat market Cleveland Ohio. Its success is a product of Fred's most important ingredients: hard work, dedication to his customers and, of course, family.

Fred's wife Dorothy and their son Mark quickly became integral parts to Jaworski Meats. Three generations of nephews, sons and daughters have worked within the venerable walls of Jaworski Meats. The market has always been regarded as a part of our family.

Fred wore his unmistakable paper butcher hat for the final time when he passed away in March of 1996. To the community, Fred was known simply as “The Kielbasa King.” Today Jaworski Meats is owned and operated by Mark Jaworski, the “Kielbasa Kid.” Mark continues to operate under his father's principles, alongside head butcher Adam Kelly, serving the greater Cleveland community and continuing the family tradition. Dorothy Jaworski, aka “The Kielbasa Queen,” worked alongside the crew well into her 90's until she passed in 2019.

Receiving multiple deliveries a week, all of our meat is fresh: steaks, ribs, chops, chicken, cold cuts, cheeses. All of our specialties are homemade: kielbasa, sausages, smokies, Czernina, stuffed cabbage, pierogi and Kiszka. Our deli counter is backed by homemade roast beef, roast pork, and kielbasa loaf, along with daily lunch specials of homemade soups and unique sandwich creations.

We offer a shopping experience you won't find in any grocery store. We'll cut your meat to order, right in front of you. Our walls proudly display photographs and tools of the Polish culture. We still use white butcher paper. At Jaworski's, we don't just run a business. Our market is a way of life, a reflection of the proud dedication of the Jaworski name.