In the heart of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, standing proudly at 6511 11th Ave, Faicco’s Pork Store is much more than a butcher shop—it is a living piece of New York City history. While the world outside has changed rapidly since Eduardo Faicco first started the family business in the early 1900s, this neighborhood landmark has remained a steadfast guardian of old-world Italian tradition. Stepping through the doors feels like a retreat from the modern hustle, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of curing meats and the rhythmic sound of cleavers meeting butcher blocks.
The store is world-renowned for its legendary handmade sausages, which are still prepared using century-old family recipes and zero shortcuts. Whether you are looking for their famous cheese and parsley rings, sweet fennel links, or spicy hot Italian varieties, every bite reflects four generations of expertise. Beyond the pork, the counters are lined with meticulously trimmed cuts of beef, veal, and poultry, alongside a vibrant selection of Italian delicacies like creamy house-made mozzarella, sharp imported provolones, and hand-filled arancini. It is the kind of place where locals take a number and catch up with neighbors, knowing that whatever they bring home will be the highlight of their dinner table.
What truly sets the Brooklyn branch apart is its grit and authenticity. While its sister location in Manhattan has leaned into the "specialty shop" vibe, the 11th Avenue store remains a quintessential pork store at its core—brightly lit, no-frills, and entirely focused on quality. It is a sanctuary for home cooks who need the perfect guanciale for a carbonara or a custom-tied roast for Sunday dinner. The staff here aren't just employees; they are masters of their craft who can tell you exactly how to cook a specific cut or which olive oil perfectly complements their fresh pesto.
For residents of Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst, a visit to Faicco's is a weekly ritual. It’s a place built on the values of hard work and family pride, recently recognized with a State Senate Proclamation for its decades of culinary excellence. Whether you’re braving the holiday lines for an antipasto platter or just popping in for some fresh-cut cold cuts, you are participating in a Brooklyn legacy that shows no signs of slowing down. It is a must-visit for anyone who believes that food tastes better when it’s made by hand and served with a side of neighborhood heart.
The most interesting reviews
- Extremely friendly service and popular location, they respect the queue. Ample fresh meats selection, plus cooked food options - I overheard someone asking for hot rice balls. A reliable shop and easy to get to on main 11th Ave.
- Best pork products to be found. Everything is fresh & finest quality. Staff treats everyone like family.
Can’t say enough good things about FAICCO
- Since the first time I was introduced to this place in 1997, I continue to drive 4 hours from upstate NY, to pick up my broccoli rabe sausage, sausage, cheese and parsley rings, rice balls, fresh mozzarella, lard bread and on and on! They package it the way I ask them. They always make me feel good which it's why I continue to go back! Highly recommend
- I've been shopping at Faicco's for decades. They have the best of everything!! You we'll never be disappointed in anything you buy there
