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40 Years Strong: Brevard's Iconic Meat Market Thrives
10 Sep
Summary
- Wassi's Meat Market is celebrating 40 years of business in October.
- The family-owned business started in 1986 and is now a Brevard institution.
- The market offers a wide range of products from aged beef to grilling accessories.

This October marks the 40th anniversary of Wassi's Meat Market, a specialty food retailer in Brevard County, Florida. Established in 1986 by Frank and Jan Wassi, the family-owned business has grown into a beloved local institution.
Now led by Jan Wassi and her son, Frank Wassi Jr., the market employs approximately 25 people. It has expanded from its origins as a neighborhood butcher shop to a comprehensive destination for barbecue lovers.
Wassi's offers a wide array of products, including 35-day-aged beef, wagyu, and specialty seasonings. Customers can also find homemade pies, frozen dinners, and grilling accessories.
The market is also a leading retailer for Big Green Egg ceramic cookers and hosts Sunday cooking classes. Weekly rotating smoked specialties are available every Friday until sold out.