Edelweiss Sausage and Delicatessen on SE 12th Avenue in Portland has been a city German deli institution since it opened in 1944, producing house-made German sausages, imported European meats and cheeses, and the Central European deli experience that earns a Pacific Northwest city its most authentic connection to German food culture across nearly 80 years of continuous operation. It appeared in Season 17, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “That’s Fresh,” which aired August 19, 2013. Guy Fieri found a Portland deli doing German sausages from scratch the old-school way — house-cured, house-smoked, and produced with the family recipe integrity that makes Edelweiss one of the most significant food producers in the Pacific Northwest.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Edelweiss Sausage and Delicatessen
City: Portland, Oregon
Cuisine: German Deli / Sausages
DDD Season: 17
DDD Episode: 13
Episode Title: That’s Fresh
Original Air Date: August 19, 2013
Address: 3119 SE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 503-238-4411
Website: https://www.edelweissdeli.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The House-Made Bratwurst — fresh-ground pork, seasoned with the traditional German spice blend and grilled to order — is the German classic that earns Edelweiss its Portland reputation and the sausage most first-timers buy by the link and by the pound. The Landjager — the dried, smoked German sausage that keeps without refrigeration — is the trail and travel sausage that earns its own devoted following among Portland’s outdoor community. The German Cold Cut Counter with imported and house-made European meats and cheeses is the deli side most regulars shop weekly. The Schnitzel Sandwich with house-breaded pork or veal on a fresh roll is the hot sandwich option worth ordering for lunch. Find a Portland hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Edelweiss has been open in Portland since 1944.
Address: 3119 SE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 503-238-4411
Website: https://www.edelweissdeli.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the That’s Fresh episode on Amazon. Edelweiss has been open since 1944 and is one of Portland’s great food institution.
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Edelweiss Sausage and Delicatessen appeared in Season 17, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “That’s Fresh,” originally aired August 19, 2013. The deli has been open in Portland since 1944.