Carmel Indiana Deli

Shapiro's Deli in downtown Indianapolis will be open until 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week!  We have parking spots available for anyone who stops in for a great kosher style meal and we have parking spots available for anyone who wants a great deal on event parking.  Park in our lot and head downtown to participate in all the festivities.  Shapiro's has PLENTY of corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, salami, and peppered beef to feed the masses.  DO NOT LEAVE INDIANAPOLIS WITHOUT STOPPING BY ONE OF THE TOP TEN DELIS IN THE COUNTRY - SHAPIRO'S DELI!  We are open every day at 6:30 a.m. and we will be open Sunday until 8 p.m.  Call us with your catering order and we will have it ready for you to pick up anytime this week.  Let us do the work while you enjoy the party in Indy!  Shapiro's Deli in Carmel is also open and ready to serve you.  They are open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 Thursday and Friday, and open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 

Thanks to everyone who voted for the amazing Reuben Sandwich from Shapiro's Deli in the Super 46 Sandwich competition.  We made it to the Top 16, but sadly we did not make it through the next round.  Be sure to support your favorite Indiana restaurants by going to Super46.com and vote! Speaking of that big football game coming to our fair city, how about planning your "big game get together" with Shapiro's Deli?  Go to www.shapiros.com and click on "We Cater" to see some great options for your football party.  Downtown we are on the corner of Meridian Street and McCarty Streets, which are slated to be open.  You should have no problem coming to pick up food from our downtown location.  Feel free to call our Carmel location too.  21 more days until the big event.  We may never see anything like it again.  We are excited to feed people from all over the world!

Shapiro's Deli is proud to be one of the TOP TEN DELIS IN THE COUNTRY according to USA TODAY.  This is the place to go if you are looking for well known Jewish style food.  Start with our one-of-a-kind corned beef, cooked early every morning in a huge kettle until it is just right.  Servers hand trim the meat and it is sliced for you as you order.  Pair this with our warm Shapiro rye bread, hand sliced.  Potato pancakes (latkes) make a perfect side dish.  Some people like them with applesauce, some with sour cream, and some with nothing at all.  You might also want to try our cabbage borscht or matzo ball soup.  The mazto balls are made from scratch and are everything you would ever want in a matzo ball!  How about a chopped liver sandwich?  It is quite popular on rye bread with a slice of onion.  Step over to the bakery counter and sample the Rugulach.  This hand-made pastry is available in apricot, raspberry, chocolate and cinnamon.  Most folks order a variety because they are all so delicious!  If you are looking for the best place to nosh, look no further than Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana.

Shapiro's Deli is family owned and operated since 1905.  Brian Shapiro is the fourth generation and current owner of Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Shapiro's Deli in Carmel, Indiana.  The delicious offerings on the menu have been handed down from past generations, who arrived in the United States from Odessa, Russia at the turn of the century.  Lots of things have changed in this world.  The economy makes running a business more difficult every day, but the best things in life are produced by the hard working family owned businesses in this country and Shapiro's Deli is proud to be among them.  In addition to the Shapiro family heritage we have generations of employees working too.  Wives, sisters, sons, daughters, cousins, you name it - we have it!  Yes, Shapiro's Deli is family owned and proudly teaching our future generations the value of good food, hard work, and how to nosh with the best of them! We celebrate our staff this holiday season!

 Say "Hello" to two of our managers at Shapiro's Deli!  Portia has been working at the deli in downtown Indianapolis for 4 years.  After working in many different departments, primarily as cashier, she was recently promoted to manager.  Portia is great to work with and always takes great care of her customers.  Mark has been with Shapiro's for 3 years and does double duty by managing at two locations - downtown and in Carmel, Indiana.  Mark is known for going the extra mile.  He also has a keen knowledge of the city and its' landmarks, which is very helpful for our out-of-state visitors.  As you can tell, they are both a bit camera shy.  Say "Hello" next time you see them!    

We are cooking a whole turkey every day for lunch through the end of the year!  You can also order a side dish of stuffing.  This is being offered on our serving line inside the deli downtown and in Carmel.  Just grab a tray and ask for a turkey dinner!  This is a great way to sample the turkeys that are available in our Complete Turkey Dinners.  Just a reminder that we are offering this complete dinner from now until the end of the year for $75.  The dinner feeds 6 to 8 and includes a whole turkey, stuffing, gravy, rye bread or egg buns and three additional side dishes.  Don't forget to order dessert!  We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day so we can all enjoy a day with our families.  Let us cook for you so you can do the same.  Enjoy the holiday season!

We want Shapiro's to be on your holiday menu!  Call our catering department at 317-690-3036 to schedule your upcoming office luncheons, meetings, and celebrations.  It is a good time to check your calendar and give us a call.  Reserve a spot in our catering schedule over the holiday season as soon as you can because it looks to be a busy time here at Shapiro's Delicatessen!  

You can also call our Carmel location at 317-573-3354 to place your personal orders for cakes, pounds of meat, loaves of bread - all your family favorites.  The number in downtown Indianapolis is 317-631-4041.   

Shapiro's is gearing up for some Fall delights.  The pumpkin spice is plentiful and we already have yummy pumpkin pie and pumpkin cake!  Mrs. Shapiro personally went to Michigan to pick up the pumpkin fudge last week.  Make sure you check our bakery case when you come in to see what is new.  Tis the season for warm comforting food.  Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Shapiro's Deli in Carmel are cooking meatloaf, baked chicken, stuffed cabbage, sweet potatoes, german potato salad, potato latkes, swiss steak, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and many other comforting foods each and every day!  Bring the family and make some memories!

 If you have been to Shapiro's Deli in Carmel in the evening I'm sure you have met Sue!  She is our closing manager most week nights.  Sue has a lot of loyal customers that ask for her by name.  She always goes above and beyond get her customers whatever they need...and then some!  She was there the day that Shapiro's in Carmel opened for business and takes a lot of pride in representing Shapiro's Deli.  Next time you stop by Shapiro's in Carmel say "Hi Sue!".  

Shapiro's Deli in Carmel, Indiana will be serving Rare Roast Beef as their Sandwich of the Month in September 2011 for only $6.00!  This is a superior product, sliced to order and served on your choice of bread.  The Carmel deli is a great spot to stop for lunch (or dinner of course) while you are out shopping, walking or biking on the Monon, or just hurrying through your errands.  You can also get one of our premium half sandwiches and a cup of soup for only $8.50.  Hope to see you soon! 

We had the good fortune to be one of several local restaurants serving food at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week.  In the photo is Kelly, Tracy (myself), Allison, and Jennifer, a portion of the catering staff of Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Carmel.  The event was the BRICKYARD BASH.  Thanks to all who stopped by and enjoyed a corned beef sandwich, delicious garlic pickle, and a gourmet cookie!  We had fun and hope we will get to meet more of the local corporate movers and shakers by bringing lunch or dinner to your next meeting or function.  Have a great Brickyard weekend and don't forget we are here to make boxed lunches, party trays, or whatever else you need for a fun racing weekend. 

 If you have ever been to the Carmel deli then you have probably seen Ronda.  She has more years at Shapiro's as a manager than anyone else.  She has been with the company for 26 years!  Ronda is who I call whenever I have questions.  How many pounds of this do you need to feed 47 people?  Ronda knows.  How much produce should I order to make that big catering order?  Ronda knows.  When is Passover and what special items do I need on the shelves?  Ronda knows.  In addition, she is my personal guru if I need to know what is trendy right now.  She can tell me what other companies are selling, how much they are charging, what the presentation is, how the packaging looks, and whether or not it tastes good.  She is also an amazing cook.  There is nothing about Shapiro's menu that she doesn't know.  She can tell you what temperature, how much salt, when to turn it over, how long it should cool, how to slice it and any other thing you want to know.  Ronda knows!  On top of all that she makes me laugh out loud whenever I see her.  I know Shapiro's is lucky to have her, but I am especially grateful to be working with her.  Say "HI RONDA" next time you stop by Shapiro's Deli in Carmel, Indiana!!

Come to Shapiro's in Carmel from 11 to 2 p.m. and order something delicious from the grill.  You can even call ahead to place your order so it will be ready when you get there!  Relax under the umbrella with a cold drink while you enjoy the aroma coming from the grill.  Feel free to sit inside and enjoy the air conditioning if that is what you prefer.  You can still order from the grill and eat indoors.  We look forward to seeing you soon! 

 

 
FUDGE FROM NORTHERN MICHIGAN!  The absolute best from the people at 45th Parrellel's Candy World in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan.  Sally Shapiro flies her plane there to bring back the best fudge and it is only available in our Carmel location.  Ask for a sample of any of the incredible flavors!

This is a 31 year veteran of Shapiro's Deli.  Say "Hi" to Robert!  Hired as a busser, Robert is currently working on our serving line at the Carmel deli.  He is full of smiles, good cheer, and loves to talk about sports.  Robert spent over 20 years in the kitchens of Shapiro's.  He takes great pride in serving each and every guest.  He has a heart as big as all outdoors and we are so proud that he represents Shapiro's Deli!  

SHAPIRO'S IN CARMEL is also nominated in NORTH magazine's first BEST OF THE NORTHSIDE!  This is a new publication concentrating on the burgeoning north side community and the excellent businesses who call Hamilton County home.  Cast your votes and pick up a copy of this upscale bi-monthly publication to learn more about what is happening on the north side.

Go on line to www.indynorthmag.com to vote or scan the QR code with your smart phone to vote!

On the left is Carl, a manager who has worked at Shapiro's Deli for 23 years.  He started as a busser, worked 9 years in the kitchen, and knows just about everything there is to know about the food, the building, the equipment, and the customers!  Carl is from Jackson, Kentucky, a good old boy who has more energy than most of the "young folks".  Carl NEVER misses a day of work and in fact, he comes in on holidays to make sure that none of our equipment takes a day off.  Most weekdays you will see Carl working the meat slicer, calling "young man" and "young lady" to everyone in line. 

On the right is Laura, who happens to be my lovely daughter.  She has worked at Shapiro's Deli downtown and in the Carmel deli for the last 6 years.  She is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at Butler University and will be a senior in the coming academic year.  Laura is pretty quiet but super efficient.  She works part time in our office, along with serving customers as a Deli Clerk and prep person in our "salad" department.  Carl has known her since she was 6 years old!  We call him "uncle Carl" at my house and Laura has learned a lot from him.  They really work great together.

Hey, did you see those yummy cakes in the display case behind them?  You won't find any better cheesecakes in Indianapolis!  Come in for a cake and be sure to say "Hi" to Carl and Laura!
 

Back by popular demand - the grill on the patio at Shapiro's in Carmel!  Beginning Monday, June 20th, we will be firing up the grill for lunch at the Carmel deli.  Try a beef burger, beef frank, chicken or steak sandwich with a bag of chips.  There will be lots of cold beverages on hand and you can add a side of our famous potato salad or cole slaw for $1.75.   Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. any day of the week and we will cook your food to order just the way you want it (weather permitting - you just never know here in Indiana).  If it is raining come inside and get that Reuben you've been thinking about anyway.  Looks like I will be needing to head to Carmel for a meeting around lunch time one day next week. I absolutely love the steak sandwiches.  

Shapiro's Deli is open at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and we will be here to get you ready for the race.  Order your race day carryout items and then sit down for a great breakfast!  Bagels, lox, cream cheese, or eggs any way you want them.  We serve beef bacon, turkey bacon, corned beef hash, turkey hash, biscuits and gravy and a variety of omelets.  Our Carmel location has even more breakfast specialties, such as Banana Stuffed French Toast, Chicken and Egg Frittata, or Salmon Eggs Benedict.  

We will be here after the race too!  We close at 8:00 on Sunday night at both locations.  Have a great dinner at Indy's premier delicatessen - Shapiro's Deli, serving Indianapolis since 1905!

Do you have any events planned this coming week?  It seems the entire city is involved with the Indy 500 racing season, as well as the many, many graduations taking place!  Look to Shapiro's Deli to help you with your catering needs.  Whether you need food for the masses or just a scrumptious boxed lunch to take to the race, give us a call.  But hurry!  The calendar is filling up quickly but we still have openings for your catering orders.  Call Kelly at 317-690-3036 to place your catering orders or call the downtown deli at 317-631-4041, the Carmel location at 317-573-3354.  We promise to take care of you!  Click on the "We Cater" link on our website homepage to see what catering options are available.  We are happy to help you customize your order.

If you are one of the lucky ones who are going to the parade next Saturday, be sure to stop by Shapiro's Deli.  We have plenty of free parking, lots of amazing food, and a full staff scheduled to serve you promptly.  Enjoy racing season in Indianapolis!