Euro Market in Baltimore: A Polish and Eastern European Deli in Fells Point

Euro Market is a small, independently owned deli specializing in imported Eastern European meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and groceries, located on the ground floor of a row building in Fells Point. It serves as both a retail shop and a casual counter where customers can order sandwiches and hot dishes to eat at a few standing tables or take home.

What Euro Market actually is

Euro Market functions as a neighborhood deli and import store. The shop stocks vacuum-sealed salamis and kielbasa varieties, fresh and aged cheeses, canned and jarred goods from Poland, Ukraine, and neighboring regions, and a limited selection of fresh produce. Behind a counter at the rear, staff prepare sandwiches and heat traditional prepared dishes. The space is roughly 600 square feet, narrow and lined with shelving on both walls. A small window for counter service faces the front, with seating for about four people on stools or standing room only. The shop draws a mix of neighborhood residents, people traveling specifically for Eastern European goods, and Fells Point browsers.

Menu and pricing

Sandwiches are built to order on rye or white bread and cost between $8 and $13, depending on meat selection and toppings. A standard kielbasa sandwich with mustard and pickled vegetables runs around $9. Prepared hot dishes—including piernik (Polish goulash), żurek (rye soup), and bigos (hunter's stew)—cost $6 to $8 per container and are available most days; availability shifts seasonally. Deli meats sold by the pound range from $6 to $18 depending on the cut and origin. Imported cheeses cost $8 to $16 per pound. Retail items like canned goods, jarred pickles, and specialty flour range from $2 to $12. Prices are subject to change with import costs; confirm current offerings by phone before making a trip for a specific item.

How it compares to other Baltimore delis

Baltimore has few standalone Eastern European delis. The Sausage Factory in Canton sells house-made and imported sausages and offers sandwiches, but focuses more heavily on production and wholesale distribution than retail walk-in traffic. Attman's Delicatessen in East Baltimore specializes in Jewish cured meats and has deeper seating; it is larger and busier but does not stock Eastern European imports at the same depth as Euro Market. Choose Euro Market for hard-to-find Polish and Ukrainian items, piernik, or a quieter shopping experience. Choose Attman's if you want pastrami or corned beef and a more established Jewish deli atmosphere. The Sausage Factory suits those buying bulk fresh sausage for home cooking or catering.

Who Euro Market suits and who it does not

The shop works best for people cooking Eastern European recipes at home, those seeking lunch without sitting at a full-service restaurant, neighborhood residents restocking pantry staples, and visitors familiar with or interested in Polish and Ukrainian food. The limited seating and standing-room-only counter make it unsuitable for large groups, families with children seeking a sit-down meal, or anyone wanting a quiet, leisurely dining experience. It does not serve alcohol and has no WiFi. If you cannot read or speak Polish, some labels and staff guidance may require patience, though basic ordering is straightforward.

What the first visit involves

Walk in, scan the deli counter and shelves to identify what you want. If ordering a sandwich or hot dish, approach the counter, name your choice or point, and wait five to ten minutes while it is prepared. Pay at the register near the front. If browsing retail items, pick what you need and bring it to the counter. Most transactions take ten to fifteen minutes total. No reservation or advance notice is needed.

Hours and logistics

Euro Market is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Verify current hours before visiting, as these may change seasonally. The shop is located in Fells Point, a neighborhood with street parking only. Parking is competitive during afternoon hours and weekends; allow time to circle. The nearest bus stop is a three-block walk. There is no parking lot, wheelchair ramp, or dedicated accessible entry; access is via a single front door with a shallow threshold.

Euro Market fills a specific niche in Baltimore's deli landscape, offering imports and prepared foods that larger supermarkets do not stock and that few other delis in the city specialize in. For anyone cooking Polish or Ukrainian food or seeking authentic prepared dishes, it is more efficient and cheaper than special-order mail-in sources.