Notes from Shapiro's Deli

Shapiro's employees are some of the most dedicated worker's I have ever seen.  I have personally been with Shapiro's for 13 years and that is nothing compared to some others.  I think local restaurants in Indianapolis experience quite a bit of turnover.  At our Indianapolis Deli and Carmel, Indiana Deli we have the great fortune of having employees with very long lengths of service.  Downtown we have Marybelle, who has been in our kitchen for over 50 years!  Her co-worker Earlene has served over 30 years!  Russell nearly 30 years.  Carl 20+ years, and Cecilia 20+ years.  In Carmel Ronda and Robert have been with Shapiro's 20+ years.  When the Indianapolis Deli had a fire a few years ago we had to shut down for 11 weeks.  We did not lose one employee during that time, and actually had employees in the restaurant every single day helping the construction crews with demolition and clean up.  

Shapiro's customers are equally unsurpassed for their loyalty.  I can't tell you how many times one of our senior customers has told me that they have come to Shapiro's since they were a child.  They have brought their children and their children's children back time and time again.  They know the menu better than our newer employees.  They know the Shapiro ancestors that I never got a chance to meet.  They are part of the Shapiro tradition too.

Thanks to everyone for your dedicated service and patronage.  For over 100 years Shapiro's has been growing strong and we hope to continue that for many, many years to come.