Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe Alpena

Thanksgiving dinner was great ..was free ... but I gave a donation !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I really wanted to love this place, I've been here 2x now with identical experiences. The wings were dry and Luke warm and had very little flavor to speak of. The brat was also Luke warm and surprisingly dry as well. Service was friendly and the place feels old timey which I love. Sadly the only good food here is available in their fridges in the form of pre-prpared sausage sticks and pickled goods. Their selection in that department is excellent I must say.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

The brats are awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always pick some up when I can get home. Staff is always friendly and have good recommendations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spouse and I frequent Alpena, Mi for out of the way gems. Nowicki's is on the absolute short-list of faves. We have eaten on-site (safe, highly informal, hygenic and very reasonable, though small daily menu). Small and large dining areas. Purchased many meat-based brats, sausages, pickled products, etc. Superb, Old World quality in their products. Totally non-corporate! Absolutely earth-rooted staff (approachable, hospitable, informative & yes, at least in my experience, fun folk). Upper body promotional garments, ice cream and a very clean, modest environment. Impeccably clean restrooms! No fritzy, illuminated signage, adequate parking, ground floor access. Deer Hunters note: They offer zero rough processing of game but welcome the clean, no-hair boned meat to create their quality product offerings....again, note that their seasoning vastly differs from that of corporate wild game seasoning processors. Ponder Question: How many different flavors of cider mill donuts have you ever tasted....they are all the same! Nowicki craft is departure from that corporate venison seasoning crap!! Expect a near future personal processing review, specifically focusing on their venison game products within the before Nov 1, 2025. Adeiu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brat in a Bun, Brisket, Potato Bratwurst and Pierogies, Ribs Pulled Pork Cowboy Beans Thursdays, House Smoked Ribs

Still a must stop!

I got two under cooked and cool, not cold Barts on two different times. Will not go.

Great food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I never travel to Alpena without buying a whole bunch of sausage (brats and sausage sticks). First time back today in years, so I stocked up

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went at lunchtime & it was crowded but the checkout line moved fast. Bought several flavors of brats for personal consumption. Homemade sausages, many flavors and a great selection. Slightly higher priced but worth it for the quality & freshness of the products.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food .. my fave is the smoked or polish. And dont pass on their beans.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in to get some of their delicious meats. We didn't have time to eat there but have before and I highly recommend. Great service. Nostalgic feel. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Basically self serve. But sausage excellent.

Food: 5

If you are looking for sausages, this is place to come!! Super friendly, and very affordable!!

Visited this place before and purchased great brats.