Indianapolis Lunch Spots

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!

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!   

Literally!  Shapiro's Catering will deliver our kosher style goodness to your door.  Anyone can order deli food, but we are the real deal right down to the last bite of matzo ball.  Family owned and operated for 4 generations, Shapiro's Deli has the BEST corned beef, pastrami, roast beef brisket, and peppered beef, just to name a few.  We will deliver orders over $100 with advance notice please.  Just give us a call and ask to speak to a catering representative.  Happy Holidays! 

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!

I know it is supposed to be about the pumpkin pie but LOOK AT THESE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES!  Shapiro's Bakery is in high gear getting ready for the holiday.  Please call us to order your sweets!  We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving day so stop by Wednesday to pick up your treats or come see us later in the week.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

 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.   

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.

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! 

Shapiro's Deli is now offering a HALF SANDWICH AND CUP OF SOUP FOR $8.50 PLUS TAX!!  You've been asking and we've been listening.  Choose any of our half sandwich options and add a cup of soup for a perfect lunch at Shapiro's.  Every day we have Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Broth, Vegetable Soup, and Cabbage Borscht.  Of course you can add a Matzo Ball to any of those soups for no additional charge.  Then we have our Daily Soups.  Monday is Bean, Tuesday is Lentil, Wednesday is Bean & Barley, Thursday is Split Pea, Friday is Clam Chowder, and Saturday is Broccoli Cheese.  

Have you tried out delicious Gourmet Cookies?  They are BIG!  We've decided to offer you the same great cookie in a smaller size if that is what fits your needs.  Stop by the Carryout Counter and see what flavors have just been baked.  We carry a melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Chunk, Reese's Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar Crystal, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, M&M, and Snickerdoodle every day.  BIG OR LITTLE - IT IS YOUR CHOICE TO MAKE!  

Let us know what else you would like to see.  We are listening :)

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!
 

This is a great photo taken by Sally Shapiro, showing the beginning of the serving line at our downtown deli.  It is a great view and represents the efforts of the bakers working throughout the night, along with the morning staff who comes in at 5:30 to begin preparations for the day.  Pots will be boiling in the kitchen with soups, meats, vegetables, and noodles; lettuce will be crisping in the sink; fruit will be washed and hand cut; cakes will be frosted; cheesecakes will be topped with whipped cream; rye bread will be baking; and the garlic dill pickles will be cut into spears before some of you have left your house in the morning.  This serving line will be emptied and filled many times in its 13 1/2 hour shift!  The dishes will be washed and sanitized many, many times throughout the day and evening.  The closing manager will put the restaurant "to bed" at night and then we will begin the process again each morning 363 days a year.  Thanks for coming to our house!  Please stop by again soon!