Who is "Mr. Stanley"?
Mr. Stanley is not a name, it's a title. This title was bestowed on the original "Mr. Stanley" Stanley Goscin and has been passed down to Gene Zychowicz and subsequently to Gene's son Joe who runs the store and can be found behind the deli making sure that it is filled with the freshest meats, salads and Polish delicacies.
How do I prepare Stanley
There are as many recipes and ways to prepare our Kielbasa as there are Polish in Toledo
Why does my Kielbasa appear pink inside after its been cooked?
As long as the internal temperature of the product has been held at 165 degrees for several min. the product is both physically "done" and safe to eat. Additional boiling will make the meat more tender but after 45min to 1hr may have detrimental flavor effects as the fresh garlic and secret spice blend is "boiled out". The occasional pink color phenomenon is due to fluctuating trace (<2.84ppm) amounts of nitrate present in the potable drinking water here in Toledo
Do you take orders ahead of time?
On most items we do take orders and guarantee them to be available. Some items require longer lead times to be guaranteed; these could be anywhere from several hours to a week or more for special orders. Simply call or email to ask about a specific product, but please be sure to leave a number so we can get right back to you. All orders will be filled by the deli staff on a first come, first serve take-a-number basis.
Can you accomodate my special order?
If you are having difficulty locating a specific specialty product or have a party or event to cater call or email and we'll work with you.
Can I get Stanley's Market Kielbasa anywhere else?
Stanley's Market Kielbasa is only available at the original Polish Meat Market on Stickney Ave in North Toledo's Polish Villiage. All of our products labled as "Homemade" are produced in store, and as Uncle Stashu always says: "It tastes better because it's never touched by human hands...only Polish hands".
How Much Kielbasa will I need for my order?
In our experience there are seldom leftovers of Stanley's Market kielbasa! However a good guideline for party preperation is to plan 1/3 lb (or about 1/2 link) per person. Adjust accordingly if you plan to serve other entrees or if you are expecting hungry guests!
How long does Kielbasa last in the refrigerator?
Stanley's Market uses a generations old recipe for kielbasa developed before using fillers, binders, and preservatives became the norm. We hold true to this recipe today and this produces a fresher, better tasting and higher quality product.
This means that you must enjoy these products within 2-3 days after purchasing. Freezing for up to a month allows you to extend the window you can enjoy the product without any loss in quality. Further freezing will result in progressive quality loss.
Cooking your kielbasa ahead of time provides an additional 4-7 days of "refrigerator shelf life". To view other tips and recipes click here.
(Hint: Buying early and storing in the freezer or combing with precooking is a great way to beat the holiday rushes!)
Store Hours
Mon-Wed,Sat - 8am-6pm
Thurs-Fri - 8am-7pm
Closed Sunday