Dining Downtown Indianapolis

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!

STADIUM VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET is back this Tuesday night from 4 to 7 p.m. and will run every Tuesday from May 17th to September 27th.  Let's hope for some super Tuesday afternoon weather!  In conjunction with the Farmers Market, Shapiro's Deli is offering a $5 CORNED BEEF SANDWICH  every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. for our dine-in customers at the downtown location only.  That is one heck of a deal!!  To get things started in fine fashion, everyone in attendance may enter to win a pair of .5 CTW Diamond Solitaire Earrings from Goldman Jewelers!! It just keeps getting better!  

Get organic, local, natural, and artisan products at the Stadium Village Farmers Market.  Right across the street from Shapiro's Deli in the east parking lot.  There is plenty of free parking available in the west parking lot of Shapiro's.  This promises to be a great market season!   www.StadiumVillageFarmersMarket.com

Our Carmel Sandwich of the Month for May will be the very popular Peppered Beef.  Get a full Shapiro sized sandwich for only $6.00 Monday to Friday during the month.  Try it on rye, white, wheat, sourdough, egg bun, kaiser roll, onion bun, flaky croissant, or one of our famous bagels!  This delicious meat was featured on The Food Network's THE BEST THING I EVER ATE, and was offered as the favorite of Food Network host Marc Summers, an Indianapolis native.  Stop by and see us in May.  Hopefully the rains are now over and we an enjoy some sunshine as we gear up for racing in Indy!  This offer is valid for dine in only, not valid with any other offers or on holidays. 

Shapiro's Deli will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 24th.  "Hop" on in with the family for a memorable meal.  Our Sunday special is Swiss Steak with mashed potatoes.  Get here early before it runs out!  Don't forget to visit the Carryout Counter to get your fresh baked holiday desserts this weekend.  For quicker service and guaranteed product, please call us to place your order for whole cakes and pies.  In Carmel call 317-573-3354.  Downtown is 317-631-4041.  Hopefully we will get some sunshine this weekend!  GO PACERS!!

The Indiana Pacers are in the playoffs!  They have a home playoff game on THURSDAY at 7 p.m. and SATURDAY at 2:30 p.m.   If you print this message from your browser and bring it to Shapiro's on those days, you may receive a free cup of soup with any sandwich or dinner entree purchase.  This offer is for dine-in only.  Shapiro's Deli downtown is just a hop, skip and a jump from Conseco Fieldhouse.  Stop by for a hearty meal and then go to support the INDIANA PACERS in their quest for victory!

The Stadium Village Farmers Market will open Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 and be open from 4:00 to 7:00 pm each Tuesday through September 27th.  You may have met Suzanne Litterall last year at her market booth for Litterally Divine Toffee and Truffles. Suzanne will lead the market this season with the full backing of her advisory committee and coaching from last year’s market master, Theresa Stites.  The market is located just across the street from Shapiro's Deli Downtown at the corner of Meridian & McCarty Streets, in the open parking lot.  There is plenty of free parking available at Shapiro's.  This year's market will feature more activities, artisan products and exhibits and introduce a limited number of products not produced in the central Indiana area.  The season is shaping up with a great mix of vendors and some new faces.  Look for monthly themes for community, health, green, and art specialties highlighted.

This coming weekend is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Indianapolis.  The race starts Saturday morning, April 16th at IUPUI.  Believe it or not, this is the 20th anniversary of the race in central Indiana!  One of our employees, Norma, is a breast cancer survivor and will be walking in support of the cause on Saturday.  Shapiro's is open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast.  We have eggs any way you like them, french toast, corned beef hash, oatmeal and fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, beef and turkey bacon, and breakfast potatoes.  Stop by before or after the race.  It should be a great event day in Indianapolis!  

 

Shapiro's Deli Caters!  Call us downtown at 317-631-4041 or in Carmel at 317-573-3354 to place your catering order. We have several catering representatives in each location who can answer your questions and help you plan your next event or meeting.  

Click on the catering icon on our website to see some of the options available.  We are ready, willing and able to work with you to make your gathering memorable.  Offer your guests the quality of Shapiro's Deli and our 100+ years of experience.  No one does it like Shapiro's Delicatessen. 

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.  

Either way you win!  We offer a beautiful "mini" version of a few of our popular cakes.  Featured is our scrumptious Black Forest Cake. We also offer Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, and Plain Cheesecake.  $19.25 at our Indianapolis or Carmel location.  

Stop by and pick one up before the Butler Bulldogs game this afternoon!  GO BUTLER!!!  

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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You can still "make believe" it is a warm sunny day outside and enjoy a fruit tray from Shapiro's Delicatessen at your next event or gathering.  Just call us one day ahead of time and we will put together a fresh assortment of fruit for you to enjoy.  I can't wait until we have the Stadium Village Farmers Market outside our door at the downtown deli.  Stay tuned for more information about the date the market will open.  You will be able to stop at Shapiro's and then visit the farmers market to purchase great fresh local food.  

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Please click here to vote for Shapiro's Delicatessen as the Best Sandwich in the Best of Metromix 2011 awards.  Voting continues through Sunday, February 27th.  Individuals are allowed one vote per 24 hours in each category during the voting period.  We are honored to be the 2010 WINNER!! Please help us win again by casting your vote daily.  We appreciate our loyal customers.  You know we have the best Reuben's, corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, and peppered beef sandwiches around.  Which is your favorite?

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!

This is a very nice article in the January 31st IBJ about heading to Shapiro's Deli in Carmel either before or after a show at the new Palladium!  Thanks IBJ!  We happen to agree with you!



Delicious deli ideal for pre- or post-show nosh | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com

Colts vs. Jets 8 p.m. this Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium!!  We are ready!  Playoff parking will be offered downtown for $25 with a voucher for a $10 discount on your food purchase, which is good for 3 days.  There are plenty of restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, but who gives you this kind of deal on game day?  Only Shapiro's Delicatessen!  Enjoy corned beef, pastrami, and many other types of kosher style food before you go to the game.  Bring your appetite and enthusiasm.  Go Colts!