Deli Indianapolis

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. 

Happy New Year to everyone!  2012 has arrived and we are looking forward to serving you the best deli fare in the coming year.  We are serving Corned Beef and Cabbage today, along with black eyed peas to get your new year off to a "lucky" start.  Shapiro's is open until 7 p.m. today.  It is just a few short weeks to the most unique experience to ever visit our city - the Super Bowl!  You will NOT have properly visited Indianapolis unless you stop by Shapiro's Deli for the best corned beef, pastrami, bakery goods, Jewish deli delights, and kosher-style goodness.  Stay tuned for our event schedule.  We are likely to have very extended hours so everyone has a chance to experience just why Shapiro's Deli has been family owned and operated for over 100 years!   

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!    

Every business in Indianapolis and the surrounding area is gearing up for Super Bowl 2012...and if they are not, they should be!  We are studying our Indiana history, learning about amenities available in our city, and trying to figure out how everything is going to come together!  
 The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is a great source of information.  Their Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Visitor Guide is packed with information!  We are not too shy to mention that Shapiro's Deli is recommended on page 14 as one of the places you "Can't Leave Town Without..."  Shapiro's Corned Beef Sandwich is touted as a "mile high stack of tender thin-sliced corned beef.  Don't even think of asking for it on anything but the fresh-baked rye."  We will be sure to wish you A SUPER DAY when you come to visit us in Indy!

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!

Join the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease by Walking to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Registration is at 10 a.m. and the start time for the walk is 12 p.m.  This is a 2 mile family friendly event for a good cause.  There will be music, snacks and activities, so come to downtown Indianapolis and participate! Of course we would love for you to stop by Shapiro's Deli at 808 S. Meridian Street before or after the event.  We are open for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and we have some incredible fried chicken on Saturday afternoons.  Why not enjoy some kosher style goodness after you walk 2 miles for a great cause?  

Shapiro's Deli wants to cater your next meeting, event, retreat, or get-together.  WE WILL DELIVER!  We offer beautiful meat and cheese trays, fruit trays, vegetable trays, lox and bagel trays, cheese trays, or one of Chef John's pastry trays!  If you need something more individualized we make a super boxed lunch with full size or junior size sandwiches.  They come with an apple, gourmet cookie, bag of chips, and a pickle spear.  Add potato salad or cole slaw to top things off.  

Feed your hungry group a satisfying hot meal from our corporate catering menu.  Full portions of meatloaf, baked chicken, stuffed cabbage, spaghetti and meatballs and many others.  We will set up the main course with your favorite side dishes, fresh rye bread, and all the dinnerware.  Our portion sizes will not disappoint and the food quality is superb.  Our cooks are here at 5:30 every morning preparing things from scratch.  

When you order from Shapiro's Deli you are getting 100+ years of kosher style dining experience.  Shapiro's Deli was named one of the TOP 10 DELIS IS AMERICA by USA TODAY!  Your group should get the best Indianapolis has to offer and Shapiro's Deli is it!  Call our catering deparment at 317-690-3036 to discuss your next event.

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. 

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!
 

Shapiro's Deli at the Airport is looking for a few GREAT employees!  If you enjoy interacting with the public and watching them smile as you serve them a fantastic sandwich from Shapiro's Deli you should apply immediately!  This is a very popular spot on Concourse B and people go out of their way to find it.  Become a part of our 100+ year history and be proud to call Shapiro's home - we are not just another deli.  We were named one of the TOP TEN DELI'S IN AMERICA by USA TODAY.  We cut our famous corned beef, pastrami, and roast beef fresh to order and every sandwich is custom made for our visitors.  Go to indianapolis.craigslist.org/fbh/2429912625.html to respond and apply on-line.  Look for SSP America and Shapiro's Deli! 

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!

It is Women's NCAA Final Four weekend in Indianapolis!  Playing in their home state will be the NOTRE DAME IRISH taking on the Connecticut Huskies.  Games will be played at Conseco Fieldhouse, which is just minutes from Shapiro's Deli Downtown.  There are MANY, MANY other activities going on throughout the weekend before the championship game on Tuesday evening.  

The  BUTLER BULLDOGS will be playing in Houston on Saturday and I'm sure there will be a hush in the city of Indianapolis as everyone watches this game.  My daughter happens to attend Butler and will be working at Shapiro's on Saturday - keeping one eye on the game.  We will definitely have the restaurant television tuned in to the Butler game!  

Whether you are in Indy enjoying the Women's Final Four or relaxing at home to watch the Bulldogs, put Shapiro's Deli in your plans.  We are open and cooking lots of kosher style comfort food for you to nosh on.  Order a party tray and have a basketball party.  You just need to provide the big screen TV!  We will do the rest.  

It's a big weekend in Indianapolis.  Shapiro's Deli is open and ready to serve you your deli favorites like corned beef and pastrami.  Don't forget we are open at 6:30 a.m. with a full breakfast menu available at the Indianapolis and Carmel locations.  Big Ten Men's Basketball is in full swing at Conseco Fieldhouse with 4 games on Friday, 2 on Saturday and the championship game at 3:30 on Sunday.  Saturday night there is a huge Supercross event at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The downtown location will be offering $10 parking for this event.  Get to the deli early, get a great parking spot, and come in for a fantastic meal before you head over the to Stadium.  Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.  Daylight savings begins on Sunday.  

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 9th, Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis and Carmel will be serving fried perch every day during lunch.  Order a sandwich on your choice of fresh baked bread or order a dinner with two vegetables and a side of bread.  The perch is breaded and fried to a golden brown.  It has a great flavor we think you will enjoy.  We have tartar sauce and for the more adventurous we have hot sauce!  Stop by and give it a try!

Vote for Shapiro's Deli in the BEST OF METROMIX 2011 contest in the BEST SANDWICH category.  VOTING ENDS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH AT MIDNIGHT.  You can vote once per day in each category.  Please help us win for the second year in a row by casting your vote.
            
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Stop by Shapiro's anytime and pick up a delicious Cheesecake for your special Valentine.  We have Strawberry, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Cherry, Blueberry, Oreo, Chocolate Chip and Plain.  You supply the champagne!  We also have some special Valentine cookies and an abundance of other confections for you to choose from.  Feel free to call ahead so we can have your order ready when you walk in the door.

We will be open normal hours all through the weekend and Monday night if you want to take your sweetheart out for a great meal.  The downtown Indianapolis deli is open until 8 p.m. and the Carmel deli is open until 9 p.m.  I hear the weather is supposed to be quite improved!