Taylor's Sausage

My girlfriend and I stopped by right as the store was closing. We had a warm and lively chat with the owner and his wonderful friends (who run the nearby Annapurna restaurant, which I hear is also lovely). Their stories were so inspiring and the owner clearly loves what he does so much! After our conversation we took home some boudin blanc sausages. They were delicious!! We cooked them on a pan with a side of sweet German mustard. They were so juicy and flavorful and reminded me of some of the best sausages I had in Europe. My girlfriend and I love sausage and these were exceptional. We will be back!

Located in the vibrant Swan’s Market (DTO), Taylor's Sausage is a lasting cornerstone of the Oakland community, delivering quality craftsmanship at honest prices. Behind the glass is an impressive array of freshly made sausages and prime cuts. The Cajun-style boudin blanc is absolutely outstanding – hot or mild, it's the fan favorite.

I've been coming to Taylor's Sausage for 30 years, and I've never been disappointed. When I make gumbo, it's my first stop to get the best andouille in Northern California. They have the best variety of specialty sausage, both beef and pork, hot or mild. They also have ribs, ham hocks, tocino, linguica, and boudin. If it's pork, they have it! Their knowledgeable staff knows their customer base, so they'll be well-stocked for your holiday celebration, no matter your culture. Don't forget a few pounds of their breakfast pan sausage and ask for extra sage, it's a staple in our house.

I was born and raised in southeast Texas and idk who told them this is boudain....it most certainly is not. They need to order some zumo's or DJ'S boudain so they can try some actual boudain. This is blasphemy. I live in Oregon now and was so excited to have some boudain...only to be sorely disappointed. Boo 👎

My Mom is 77 years old, and she used to go to Taylor's Sausage when she was a little girl, and They Still have the Best, "Ground Pork Sausage" in the World, the World I Tell Ya' !! We Travel from LA, and Can't Leave Oakland without a few 3 lbs bags !! And Everyone that Works there, are Awesome Folks !! Taylor's Sausage, Please Don't Ever Change !!

If you're a sausage lover, this is your go to spot. They also have an array of crafted spices.

I'm 64 years old, my mother would go to Swans when I was little to purchase their meats. I now live out of state and wish I could get the links, so everytime I know of someone from my home town of Oakland going to the Bay Area, I ask them to freeze some and bring them back. I really love their links. They are the best I've ever had. I left a few links with another company that makes links. I asked a company to try and duplicate the link, but they couldn't, so they ate them.

Outstanding quality. We have been buying Taylor’s for 40 years. Always delicious. I have had friends who drive up from the peninsula for their Italian sausage.

I live in SF, and Taylor's is absolutely 1000% worth a trip from The City to The Town. The boudin sausage (white and hot varieties), andouille, and many other varieties are simply among the best you can get. And in the past they've offered to grind and fill sausage with my own spice blend, which is a level of amazing service that I've never been offered elsewhere.

I don't think Taylor's needs another boost, but I love this place. Staff is friendly, selection is ample, and they have stuff you can't find elsewhere. The sausages are all so on point, I love the andouille for red beans and rice, get a smoked ham hock while you're there. The atmosphere is no frills, that's part of the charm. Last night I got there shortly before closing, it wasn't busy and had a nice chat with the owner who took over the place from Mr Taylor. This man shared that he started sweeping up and gradually made his way through the ranks and now he owns the place. Mr Taylor has passed but he leaves a meaty legacy.

Attended an event in the area and a group of us decided to fire up the grill afterwards. Taylor's immediately was suggested. Located in Swan Market, a one stop shop for fresh sausages. With a variety of meats available, ask about any specific meats you are looking for not on display in the glass cooler such as beef, ribs and chicken. The service is great, with counter staff answering questions and providing suggestions. I enjoyed the Italian sausage most. Cooked well on the grill and great seasoning.

Good people. Amazing selection of quality meats. It was an easy stop to get Portuguese Linguisa, wrapped up to-go.

So helpful and great sausage !!!!I would recommend this place to anybody and everybody if you're looking for sausage and special sausage I suggest you go to Taylor. They are wonderful people at 907 Washington St. in old Oakland..

I've been coming here for decades.the quality of these sausages has never changed.everytine im making a gravy for pasta I have to come here for their hot Italians.they also offer mild.ive tried every single sausage that they make and they are all delicious.

THE BEEF SAUSAGE. That's it. That's the review. If that was ALL they sold, that would be fine with me. GET IT. grill it. air fry it. saute it. it works everywhere and with everything.

What a great find! The people working here are so friendly and make an art of sausage making, in which they specialize. I tried a few things, but was blown away by the spicy pepperoni sticks, so much I returned and bought 10 more for my friends. The butcher explained the meat is cut and smoked in house, and that he uses special spices and less salt than regular spicy pepperoni sticks. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right!

Well, these guys set me up and because of that, this review might hurt. I called this place before I flew in, because they had no website. I asked if they shipped, because traveling with food can be a chore. The woman told me, they don't ship, but they can help prepare food to be shipped. When I asked what that meant, she told me I would have to ask in person. So despite being in San Francisco, I made the drive in the height of traffic to get here. Everyone was friendly, but the guy played himself. When I asked about prep for shipping. He said for $20 he could hard freeze items. 1), I needed to grab and run, I can't come back the next day. 2) You could have told me that over the phone. 3) When I asked if they could vacuum seal the bags, he said they wrap it tight. Sorry, wrapping tight is not vacuum seal. Meat stays fresh up to 6 times longer when vacuum sealed and You are not a meat shop without it. I ended up buying a variety of Extra Hot Smoked Sausages and would you be surprised to hear on a scale of 1-10, they were a 3 at best. I'll co-sign, they were flavorful, but a good hotlink will make you dab your brow. At $12 a pound, prices were also ambitious. Anything more than $9 is unreasonable in my book. These guys could have saved me a lot of time and money by just giving details over the phone. It was a massive waste of time effort and energy to get here to be disappointed. This was a 1 star experience, but I'll double down as again, the meat was flavorful, despite not being hot enough to give a baby a burp.

If you're looking for great homemade links and sausage that is fresh or smoked this is your place. They also have spare ribs, steak and boudin. They have been in business for multiple decades and they offer warm and friendly service at reasonable prices.

The best service and quality in the Bay Area .One of a kind . Over thirty different sausages and links plus pork . The Best

With there being very few sausage vendors in the Bay Area, I get excited when I find one. I've tried a few of their selections & haven't been disappointed. They're sausage stix are a favorite. The gumbo sausage, deliciously serves its purpose. I do wish they offered more smoked selections.

So my oldest son and hubby love sausage. Needless to say while in Oakland our son and daughter-n-law took us to Taylors Sausage. We were not disappointed. Everything was fresh and the service was spot on. My husband was delighted and even brought sausages home for his buddy in Indio. (the sausage/bar-b-que kings). We will definitely visit Taylors next time we are in Oakland.

We go many miles out of our way to visit Taylor's. They have the best sausages that I've found in the Bay Area, the Boudin is off the charts terrific. Highly recommend.

Service - 5/5 Location - 5/5 Meat quality and selection- 5/5 Popped by Swan's Market on a Monday evening. I started talking to the kind employees and knew I had to buy some of the meat. We ordered the Italian sausage and hot links. Both were very delicious and we'll definitely be coming back.

Absolutely the best sausages that I've found in the SF Bay Area. The andouille is outstanding for making cajun food and the boudin blanc is really good. The pepperoni were unexpectedly delicious. Taylor's sausage is a gem. Highly recommended that you drop by and pick up some delicious sausage and meats to go.

Stopped by yesterday to purchase 5lbs of spicy Boudin. When the gentleman started cutting the links on the counter, I questioned if they were the spicy links. I was reassured that I was getting spicy and some of the best Boudin in the Bay Area. The Boudin was void of spice and that hint of liver that I'm accustomed to being a Louisiana native. Moving forward - The best Boudin in the Bay Area will be my creation. I will start making my own authentic Louisiana Smoked Cajun Boudin at home starting today.

Tucked in the Swans Market apartments at 9th and Washington, this meat market is my go to when I'm at the Oakland Farmers Market on Fridays. To be honest, I come to Taylor's specifically for the smoked ham hocks. I like the smokiness of their hocks without too much of the briny-ness or nitrate sensation usually accompanying ham hocks. Don't get me wrong because it is somewhat the nature of hocks. But my palate really likes their method. I also got some Longanisa (Filipino style sausage) usually eaten at breakfast with rice. They have quite a selection of sausage and they make it on site. They even have smoked casings if you want to make your own sausage at home. They are slightly pricey so plan on spending a decent amount of moolah. But for the quality of what you're getting compared to other meat markets, it is definitely worth it. Now, I've traveled an hour and a half for a good meat market. And paid the price for what I desire. But I'm very happy that I can rely on Taylor's to provide the quality meats I need for certain Filipino dishes that I cook. Thank you Taylor's!

Outstanding service, the best sausage in CA with zero notates or preservatives, so you have eat them within a few days or freeze them

They figured something out, because they have the best longanisa this side of the Pacific. This is next level longanisa. Forget that mass produced stuff from 99 or Island Pacific. If you get a craving for filipino breakfast with garlic fried rice and over easy egg, make sure you go here beforehand. the aunties and lolas know...

Go talk to ray tell him you heard he has the best out. Great people quality sausage. Cool little hole in the wall.

Always great service and the best products around my uncles still come from daily city to get them links keep it up everyone from front to back your product is great and always consistent service is always good and I continue to recommend your shop been coming there for a lot of years my dad always got his links there thanks everybody in the place from top to bottom well done

Place is clean and selections are yummy! Staff members were friendly and nice. Street parking can be challenging.

Hands down the best sausages you can find. I've been to a LOT of butcher shops and pork stores all around the country and I really believe Taylor's is only surpassed by Michelin restaurants who make their sausages in-house and charge a bundle. The spicy Boudain are my all time fav but they also have a Swedish potato sausage that I'd never heard of before that are out of this world delicious. The Boudain like a bit lower and slower cook, holy cow (pig, I guess) these are SO flavorful and delicious. I ate 8 of them once, might have been too much. They're like a whole meal in a sausage. The Swedish potato ones are best cooked hotter, with a nice crisp on the outside. Very rich flavor and so tender and delicious. Can't rave about this place or these sausages enough. I drive ~1hr with traffic to come here and it is still 100% worth it. Great service too! Very old school vibes, they have been suppling the best restaurants in the east bay for a good min. And as soon as you taste the sausages you know why. Every time my bro comes from Europe we gotta hit Taylor's for the fridge. Check them out!

We've been coming to Taylor's since before it is the busy place it is today. The quality has never declined to us and we know that we can always get great, quality sausages to grill. Favorite are the spicy boudin blanc and the breakfast pork with sage. The hot Italian and the fresh lean beef hot links are amazing too. The meat sticks are a little pricey but so good and we almost always leave with a couple. The staff is always nice and courteous and quick. Hope this place stays there for years to come!

Tucked in the back of Swans Market, we found this humble little sausage shop. Greeted promptly by two workers who worked fast with a smile We bought the Portuguese linguica, longanisa and chorizo. Portuguese sausage is a solid 10/10 because the flavor was so good. I have been trying to find Portuguese sausage comparable to Mauis and finally found it Longanisa was also good. Good flavor and fresh. We have yet to cook the chorizo we bought but I bet it's just as delicious We will definitely be back for more of the Portuguese linguica :)

My go to spot for linguica...it's all I buy there but they have many options ...the linguica here is the closest I've had to the old faithful Santos linguica in san leandro which was the best... staff is friendly and its never really packed when I go.Parking can be tough around there is the only issue...go early and try the linguica

I love Taylor's cause it throws me back to days gone by, when they was in housewives market and I would go there with my pops to get sausage for gumbo or the Q. Love Love Love Taylor's They Oakland not Oaklandish!!

This is a real butcher shop that's hard to find these days. They make a variety of sausages including boudin and others that are less common in supermarkets. Go here for any type of sausage or ground meats.

This is an Oakland institution for fresh pork and a good selection of sausages. They cater to the many ethnicities our fair city. I love going and watching older Chinese women choosing their pork belly next to an African American man asking for 10 lbs of trimmed ribs. I appreciate it when the person behind me whispers to check out the pork and potato sausage as a winner. It is so homey. The owner is very patient and friendly. I'm grateful as he works with his staff as they learn how to treat a customer with care and respect no matter who they are. Customer service is to be commended. My true favorite here is the fresh breakfast sausage loose meat (they will add sage if requested). This is perfect to make patties all at once and heat and serve during the week.

"Blood over there, sausages over here. I'm living in a slaughter house!" - Jerry Seinfeld Da Scene: 9am in front of Swan's and it's interesring... gas blower is howling and the dude is staring me down like I stole his parking space. Two 20-something hipsters are firing up a bowl in Oaklandish hoodies. A 100+ year old Chinese lady is pushing her empty grocery cart towards Chi-Town for early morning shopping. Lights are off inside, but me and two other folks are walking in to grab MEAT for the weekend. Da Service: There are 5 folks working behind the beautifully filled counter, 3 full cases of sausage and various pork parts. I dig watching them make the sausage.. I lean back, letting the other folks order, there's a lot to choose from & it's easy to over do it. There are easily 20 kinds of sausage, but I'm on a mission: 10 beef links, 10 Boudin Blanc, 1 pork shoulder, and 2 slabs of pork belly, and I'm walking out in 10 minutes. Da 411: The Boudin is we'll reviewed already, light, complex, awesome. Sliced next to some horseradish or shallot mustard, hmmmm, no bun needed! Beef links are meaty goodness, sliced and drizzle w/ bbq sauce, next to some potato-mac salad, simply FIRE. Roast them off the coals until they plump, 1 min of grill marks and done. Shoulder went overnight in the smoker (only about 6 hours of smoke, 6 hours heat only) for a good bark. Belly went in the oven for 4 hours, crispy skin, rendered meat... chopped up together for Chopped Pork sandwiches you get smokey, juicy, pork with some crackling for the crunch... yeah baby! Do Taylor's... your guests will luv it!

With the RONA going around, finding meat has been a tough task when it's not necessary. My uncle told me to come here. Funny thing is I been here before but didn't even pay attention to the name just knew the area. There meats are top tier and I don't do pork and beef here and there. But this place has a lot of chicken sausages which I eat quite often. I purchased a few items and very happy with them. Just ate the Dajuan chicken sausages and they were hella good. They will definitely see me often, even after all this is over..

I've been shopping here for years and have always been pleased with the quality of their products. They carry all things pork and make their fresh sausages in-house. My faves are the boudin (both mild and hot), longanisa, and Texas brats. They sausages are great at breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight crave. Feet, hocks, belly, chops, ribs - they got 'em. They also sell the casings if you want to make your own. Prices have crept up only modestly over time, but they are still a screaming deal. Customer service is great and everyone there is super friendly.

Taylor sausage has what I need everything I've tried there has been phenomenally tasty I appreciate the attention to detail they've been doing it for years and I hope that they continue to do what they doing cuz from what I understand they're the best at it in Oakland.

If you've ever been to Swan's market, you've probably peeked your head past AS B-Dama or Rosamund's to see what the refrigerator case was, and then the other refrigerator case. The one with sausages is Taylor's Sausage Co. From what I have been told, Taylor's Sausage Co. has been in business for decades with multiple owners, who have passed down the recipes to the next. At one point owned by a Filipino family, which is why they offer longanisa and tocino pork. I was told this by a Filipino gentleman who picks up said longanisa to make weekend longsilog with garlic rice for his family. As a primarily pork butcher shop, they offer a lot of products outside of sausage: ribs, chops, bacon, belly, shoulder, feet, even porchetta! Likewise they offer beef, chicken, turkey, and mixed meat sausages in case you don't enjoy pork. Anyways, here is what I recommend: -Hot Boudin Blanc: the MUST ORDER. A spicy pork sausage filled with rice. What really makes this is as you cook it the juices are absorbed into the rice making it extra flavorful and moist all the way through. -Swedish Potato: A recent order, similar to the rice in the boudin, the potato in here helps absorb the flavor. Very good, but still prefer the boudin. -Filipino Longanisa: As stated above, an amazing breakfast sausage if you want something different given the sweetness. Absolutely pair it with garlic rice if you have it. -Ground Sausage: sometimes you don't want links, maybe you're making a breakfast has or a pasta. They have mild or hot, and the best part is they will add sage right to the sausage if you want. It really adds to the flavor, and I've made a tasty tomato cream pasta sauce with their hot sausage and sage. They have so many other varieties, like Texas Brat, Hot Turkey, Cajun Chicken. I usually order more than my friends and I can actually eat given the size of these things. But the price is still very affordable. I think I picked up 10 sausages (4 hot boudin, 2 Swedish potato, 2 cajun chicken, 2 Louisiana hot) and it came to twenty something dollars. Not bad considering we only got through the boudin, and I've been enjoying the rest this weekend. Notes: -The 4th of July is their Christmas, so make sure you arrive a few days early. -If you have questions ask the staff or other customers. On my July 1st trip I decided to order some of the Swedish Potato. Another customer asked how they are, and I told him I had no idea, I was curious. We both had come for the hot boudin.

Best for many years. Unique old school butcher no funky preservatives Boudin sausage is the absolute best so are the others :)

Great sausage. I love everette and Jones links. The Louisiana BBQ links are very similar.

I love this little shop! I went here for the first time a few months back and got some of the ground sausage. The incredibly friendly man behind the counter offered to put dried sage in it, which I took him up on, and explained how to mix it in before cooking. I believe I got the hot Italian to put in some pasta and it was so so so great and so flavorful. The grind the meats in house and you can really taste the quality. I ended up going back the next day for more! As of now, they're still opened, and selling their meats. They mostly have sausage, but also have some other pork products (like ribs and pork belly). Strongly encourage those in need of meat during this time to check them out, and to keep them in mind for when this all settles. They're a wonderful local business!

I found this place in search of butchers in my area. I was looking for beef ribs but I was interested in the sausages Taylor's make in house. They do all things pork-roasts, ribs, chops and tenderloin. Sausage-wise they have a good variety to choose from. I bought some Thai pork hot and beef ( the only beef product in the counter). I also bought a rack of spareribs. These I smoked as well as the sausages. I was pleased with the outcome. The folks there are friendly and helpful. They ring you up on a museum piece cash register which I had to comment on. The nice lady behind the counter said she love it as it was ultra reliable and works regardless. It is located in a indoor mall with several restaurants and shops that make it a great place to explore. If pork is your thing pay Taylor's a visit. You will find something that you will like.

The thing I love most about Taylor's is how genuinely kind their staff are and how exquisitely on point their sausages are. The first time I dropped by Taylor's, I needed a couple of beef sausage links for a pasta dish I was feigning to make. It was my second day in the neighborhood and I was unfamiliar with the store hours. Despite me dropping by on a day they were CLOSED, the owner asked me what I needed and was happy to sell me the sausages! But the story doesn't end there... I was still scatter-brained from the move and had left my wallet at home. But that wasn't a problem, the owner just gave them to me for free! That generosity (and the quality of the sausages) has kept me coming back over and over again. Each visit, he recommends new sausages to try and if I seem hesitant about it, he just throws in a couple links in there for free - urging me to give them a try and promising that I'll love them. And every time I do! All of their staff are very friendly and attentive. All of the different kinds of sausages and meat products I've tried have been delicious. My favorites are the longanisas and the ground pork with sage, and the chicken boudin sausages. I'm happy to be supporting this small business and love the kindness & good will they spread in our neighborhood! Thank you!

Taylor's Sausage is a small little meat shop located inside Swan's market in Old Oakland. After trying the sausages here, I realized I can never go back to a regular store-bought sausage. Nope, nope, nope! The sausages here are really good. We've had it for a variety of occasions, and people are always raving about it. My fave is the hot boudin blanc (pork and rice). Yum!!!! For those who can't handle spice, they have a mild option too.

One of the Best Meat Market in the Oakland/Alameda area and, Beyond. They have everything that you could ever possibly need. I a Huge fan if their Boudin Sausages! ..Everything is simply Fantastic.. Keep up the great work.

I love Taylor's. The master butcher is all knowing. I only go here for my boudin, andouille, and pork chops. I love this place.

Taylor's started making sausages in the twenties. The store has been in the Old Oakland area for almost fifty years. They were located in the old Housewives Market, a large public market with a lot of small vendors. After urban renewal closed that store, Housewives relocated in to the old Swans Market. Of all the business that moved, only Taylor's is still in business. The original owner retired and sold the business about three years ago. It still is the best place in the Eastbay for sausages. They are reasonably priced. They are tasty, S is more of a fan than I am. And there is a great selection of sausages and other meats.

I love this place it's like being in a toy store when you were a kid. So many different choices here. And if you think their meats taste the same as the stuff you buy in the Supermarket, It doesn't!! I prefer to buy the bulk sausage and have them add some sage to it. Then bring it home and season it the way you want. Normally I will choose 3 different cuts then compare which is more to my liking. A tip more than likely there will not be any parking out in front of the store. I parked on 10th Street which is to the side, you will need to pay a credit card meter. I charged like 50 cents to be safe. And there is a back entrance that is easy access from 10th Street as well. Good Prices too!

I had to buy 10lb of sausage for a BBQ. A friend recommended that I go to Taylor's instead of my original plan: Costco. I am so glad I took his advice! The man behind the counter was super passionate about sausages and had a strong opinion about what would be a good mix to get for a BBQ, along with useful advice on cutting them up so folks would get to mix and match. I love it when people take pride in their craft and know how to give helpful guidance. The sausages were a hit at the BBQ and a number of people asked me where I bought them from. I plan on returning whenever I need more sausages!

For years I have sought out Swedish sausage like they make it in Mpls., MN at Ingabretsen's Market on Lake Street. My relatives used to send it to me in a cooler with dry ice. But no longer necessary as I finally I found an equivalent at Taylor's sausage, or an even better Swedish sausage. I'm headed down there tomorrow!

I've been coming here for years to buy boudin sausage. Their products are consistently great. Large selection of sausages and pork products. The service was friendly and helpful. I called the day before to reserve the boudin, and it was all set to go when I arrives. It's a drive to get there, but worth the trip. This is the place for fresh sausage.

My go to spot for sausages when firing up the smoker. An long time Oakland institution.