Lajo Genuine Italian Sausage

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1101 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602

Lajo's Italian Sausage is an authentic Italian market and sausage production facility located in the oldest Italian neighborhood in Altoona, PA. Established over 60 years ago, this staple in the community offers a wide range of retail and wholesale products, including their renowned homemade sausages, while also providing a unique shopping experience with hand-painted murals, decorated ceilings, and new lighting installations.

Under the ownership of Jennifer and Christopher Cook, Lajo's Italian Sausage has not only preserved the heritage of the founders but has also expanded its product offerings and enhanced the store's ambiance to resemble an authentic Italian market. With the addition of hot-to-go options like homemade soups, pasta dishes, and a sandwich line, as well as the introduction of Drop 'N Go Catering, the Cooks are continuously improving and increasing their distribution throughout the region, all while encouraging the support of local businesses.

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3.55 reviews
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Bob T.
3/26/2014

found this through yelp. great stuff. It is an Italian grocery store, o yelp search engine. it was hard to find to put this review back in. the sausage was pretty good, not the very very...

James Z.
2/4/2023

This little Italian market is a little gem. The people are are amazing. They have very good sausage but the best reason to go there is the meatball subs. They are the very best I have ever had....

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Andrew M.
6/30/2020

I fucking love this place. Been to Altoona for work many times. This place is always a stop. I'm not big on meatballs but the meatball sandwhich here is a must have. I order it out of...

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Frank F.
1/4/2019

Disappointed. I was very disappointed by my recent visit to Lajo. From what I had heard, I was expecting a nice Italian style deli and grocery store. What I found was a somewhat dirty, sparsely...

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Katherine H.
1/7/2013

Lajo's is an authentic little specialty shop tucked away in a small town but packing a big, flavorful punch! My mom, who lives in a rural area of midwest PA, has been telling me about this...

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