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Shapiro's Delicatessen

4.0 (1.1k reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Turkey sandwich with all the good trimmings
Niesha N.

Shapiro's is always a classic Indy stop, and this visit reminded me why. I'm mostly pollo-pescatarian, so I built a loaded turkey "Reuben" style sandwich and it was incredible. The roasted turkey was flavorful and stacked high, the grilled onions and sauerkraut added the perfect balance, and the rye bread held everything together beautifully. The potato pancake was crispy and comforting, and the pickles here deserve their own shout-out. Seriously heavenly. Dessert did not disappoint either. Ann's strawberry cheesecake was rich and delicious, and the Mexican wedding cookies were the perfect little sweet bite to finish everything off. The deli case is packed with great options, service at carry-out was smooth, and the food quality is exactly what you expect from a long-time Indianapolis staple. Definitely worth stopping in when you're downtown.

3.20.26 German chocolate cake #yum #ReviewsByRL
Raena L.

3.20.3l26. Shapiro's has been around forever and is famous for its generously piled meat sandwiches. It's been a while since I've been to their downtown location, so it was nice to go again. Every single worker down the cafeteria line is super friendly. The hubs and I split a brisket sandwich, with a side of (hot) German potatoes. I got a diet coke, and he had a slice of German chocolate cake. That came to $40. (!) The potatoes were delicious. Yes, the sandwiches are piled high, but it does feel pricy. The homemade bread is super tasty, but it can't really support that much meat. So it's a nice experience, but just not something I'm going to rave about. #yum #ReviewsByRL

Cydney M.

GREAT PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN INDY =============================== My husband and I visited twice in the first week of August so I think you can say we liked it. The first time we dined in and the line was very long. It's cafeteria style so the only way to avoid a line is to call in your "To Go" order. We called in our order the second time and it was so much faster. We got a sandwich for my son the second time and he really liked it. We will definitely visit again when visiting Indy.

Sigrid W.

IDK, everybody seems to love it here. I am not really sure why. I would consider the food to be OK, but that's about it. Maybe it's the volume. The serving sizes are fairly big. Then again the prices sure have increased tremendously also and so it's not really a great bargain anymore. Add to that the rudeness of the staff and the dungy surroundings and I have to say it's not my cup of tea. I'd still go if someone else is paying, but that's about it for me. Maybe if I lived closer and just needed something quick, or maybe I just haven't found THE menu item to convince me yet.

Azzaam K.

Honestly not a bad roast beef sandwich. It was close to $25 (just for the sandwich) but I will say it was a pretty big sandwich. I'm not a HUGE roast beef fan, so not sure if I'll go. Nice group of people working there and just gave "local restaurant" vibes.

Corned Beef/Pastrami Sandwich on Rye Bread Matzo Ball Soup Mac and Cheese
Charles C.

First time in Indy, did some research on where to eat and everyone said this was the spot. Boy did it not disappoint! Growing up around the Tri-State area, we know our fair share of Jewish Delis. Got a Pastrami and Corned Beef with Swiss on Rye. The bread was SOOO GOOD! Mac and Cheese was kind of sweet, definitely an interesting take on the classic. Also picked up some bagels and Black and White Cookies. Bagels are nice and soft, probably the best I've had outside of NY.

Andy W.

The place is huge! Not what i was expecting when I was told I had to stop by. I'm used to delicatessens that are small and intimate. There is an area where you can order your meat by the pound. Another area where you can order pies and desserts. And the deli counter where you can get any kind of deli sandwich that you can think of, and a lot of hot entrees also. Since I've been told they were famous for their corned beef sandwich that's what I got. It came as 8 oz of lean corned beef on a couple of good size pieces of bread with pickles on the side. The Corned Beef was very tasty. It was a little leaner than I normally like it but that's not really a complaint, just an observation. The dill pickles were outstanding! Not sure when I'll get back to Indianapolis again, but when I do this will definitely be on the list of places to eat.

Pastrami Sandwich - $23
Kong L.

For a $20 Reuben sandwich, this place is totally worth it. The sandwich is big enough to share with someone, so it's a great deal if you and a friend are craving one. I highly recommend it! I also got the chicken noodle soup, which was a bit disappointing, and the potato salad was just okay. Honestly, I would have been perfectly happy with just the sandwich and a bag of chips. There's plenty of seating and natural lighting, but it can get pretty busy during lunch, so be prepared for that. I really appreciated the huge parking lot, though--it made things super easy.

Suzan H.

Love coming to Shapiro's usually but today's experience wasn't what I am used to as far as interaction with employees. Flight landed today dropped luggage off at hotel and took Taxi to Shapiro's. Picked up two loaves of bread to take home back to DC. while picking up lunch. Saw the sign noting daily specials so I asked for fried chicken but the lady behind the counter in a not so nice way said that's a SATURDAY SPECIAL.... and kept saying it while people behind me at looking at our show. Explained to her the font was too small for me to see any other notations than Daily Specials. All of the years of coming to this place and every trade show that our large group attends and ordered only from Shapiro has been pleasant until this lady and her attitude.

Pastrami on egg roll
Plenty F.

3 stars. The pastrami sandwich is fantastic! The egg roll is soft & fresh. Everything about this combo was great... except the price! At nearly $30 for a sandwich, I would expect it to be earth-shatteringly delicious. Spoiler alert: it's good but not THAT good. Someone told me the cheesecake was the best in the city. I'm not sure what city they were speaking of because I tried it and was really disappointed. At $10 a slice, I wouldn't agree. The cheesecake wasn't even set. It's was soft and mushy. Very unappealing. My son had the roast beef and Mac & cheese. The roast beef looked gray and the Mac was runny and sweet tasting. I think it is one of the top three worst Mac n cheeses I've ever tasted. Whatever you do, don't try it! Service is good here. I went through the line and I also go a to-go order. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. I'm looking forward to going back one morning for an egg or everything bagel. They are about $2/each or $8/half dozen. And I'm wanting to try the breakfast on the weekend. It's popular and will runout.

Deviled egg was loaded with paprika.  It was great.
Craig W.

It's a massive restaurant and "cafeteria" style so you take whatever food you want as you shuffle sideways toward the register. Interestingly, the first offerings are all desserts. What do they say about life being short so eat dessert first? We tried the Reuben, a smoked turkey sandwich, a deviled egg, and potato pancakes. The Reuben is absolutely massive and delicious. Ten big stars for the Reuben. It's messy but fantastic. The meat is tender and delicious. The bread is very fresh. This is, indeed, a great sandwich. The smoked turkey sandwich is also massive but if this was the "smoked" turkey (versus the roasted turkey), then this turkey quit smoking 20 years ago. The meat still tasted very fresh but I was a disappointed that there was no discernible smoky flavor. The deviled egg, loaded with paprika, was very good. If you like deviled eggs, try this one. The potato pancakes were as dense as a brick and were awful. If it had been colder outside, I could have used them as hockey pucks. After one bite, I was done. They should be embarrassed to serve these things. I have personally made potato pancakes a thousand times and they need to be cooked to order and eaten right away. If you cannot do that, do not serve them. The workers are a little on the gruff side but boy are they efficient. You give them your sandwich order, including the type of meat, bread, any cheese, mustard, etc., and, bang, you get your sandwich very quickly. The Reuben takes a little longer to make. I so wanted to give them 5 stars but there was some room for improvement. I would, however, happily return for that Reuben. Plenty of free parking in their own designated lot next door.

Lunch options
Eric T.

I don't get to eat at Shapiro's often, but when I do I get STUFFED!! The sandwich portions are piled high and full of flavor! I've only been on my lunch hour and the get packed. I haven't tried very much of the menu but I can tell you the Pastrami sandwich is ! DELICIOUS!! The store itself is basic, cafeteria style and bland. I always enjoy my lunch stops at Shapiro's!!

Patrick P.

Closest thing to Katz delicatessen in New York I've found! Ambiance is like cafeteria style. Food is excellent with so many great choices. If you are out for a phenomenal home cooked meal than look no further you have found it! The pastrami and Dr. browns black cherry soda is a must!

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Fat Dan's Deli

Fat Dan's Deli

4.1
(314 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$

Stopped in with my family and had a good experience. Our server was friendly. I thought about…read moregetting a beer so our server gave me a sample of the Upland Brewing's Petal to the kettle sour, it was good but I decided to go with a cocktail instead. I went with a Malibu and ginger ale, and it was served in this cute glass, I loved it! We were all so hungry, so we started out with a large order of fries, and they are a standout. They disappeared fast, came served on paper, and were crispy, hot, and delicious. We ordered the 2 10-piece wings (the biggest order available), including one batch cooked extra crispy. The wings were good, and I especially enjoyed the Fat Dan's hot BBQ sauce over the regular BBQ. I really liked the extra crispy wings. My boys also wanted burgers. One ordered the Wake N Bake Burger and the other got the Fat Dan's Burger. Both looked tasty, and neither of them complained. The ambiance strikes a nice balance between sports bar and family friendly restaurant. There is seating both inside and outside, and when the weather is nice, they open the large doors to create an open-air feel. That's where we sat, and I enjoyed it. Service was quick and efficient, which was much appreciated since my family arrived hungry. This is a solid spot for burgers, wings, and fries.

Excellent smoked wings. Love this place. Discovered it when my son went to school in Bloomington…read more Was pleased to find out they had a location close to home as well. Great service always and have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. Serving sizes are enough to take home.

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

3.6
(11 reviews)
8.3 mi

I came in good spirits. I tried to engage the man and woman in the store and was greeted with short…read morehellos and stares. Ummmm...ok. I ordered my sandwich and got it without incident.....Until....... The cup of soup I ordered they didn't have enough of, so the guy said he needed to get more. I said I would wait with no problem. Seconds later he bought me out soup that I swear he added water to! It was broccoli and cheddar water! There was zero flavor and crackers didn't thicken it up! The sandwich was good. The manager did correct the issue, but overall, not a great first impression.

I have ordered delivery from the Downtown location before but this was my first time visiting any…read morelocation in person. It's very cool on the inside with vintage and Indiana-themed decor, tin ceilings, and, of course, a potbelly stove. The staff were friendly. But brother and I were very confused about the ordering process. There wasn't a lot of directional signage showing where to start and each step of the process. I watched a few other customers go through and they didn't seem like they had a problem so maybe it was just us. Next time I would probably just order online and pick it up so I could avoid the in-person ordering process altogether. I had the turkey sandwich and it was pretty good. I would say definitely a step up from your typical sub sandwich chain in terms of flavor and toppings options. I tried the chili mac as well. The chili is definitely à la Wendy's but I enjoyed it. The mac and cheese was good as well. I'd probably get either on its own but not together again. I also tried the Potbelly/Zapp's collab chips, the Hot Pepper flavor. They were good but are definitely not for everyone. When I visited, most of their fountain soda options were out of order so I settled on a no sugar added Pineapple Passionfruit juice/soda which was actually pretty good. We'll definitely be back - especially to try out their milkshakes!

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
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New York Gourmet Deli

New York Gourmet Deli

4.5
(38 reviews)
9.4 mi

The O.G.B.L.T. is the way to go. It's a hot and melty sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,…read morepepper jack cheese and mayo, all on a hoagie bun. The sandwich is about as long as my humerus, and I ate the whole dang thing in one sitting. New York Gourmet Deli is not to be confused with NY Gourmet Deli, also in Indy. New York Gourmet Deli is located on East 21st Street on the near east side; NY Gourmet Deli is on Ruckle Street, near The Children's Museum. Are they owned by the same people? I don't know, but someone needs to change their name so I'm less confused. Anyway, New York Gourmet Deli, on the east side, is great and located in an unassuming parking lot full of potholes. It looks like a liquor store from the outside, but step inside and you'll see the large deli counter where you order sandwiches, burgers, fries and other foods. The joint is also a convenience store, of sorts, with a wall full of refrigerated beverages, aisles of chips, candy, and lots of Mexican snacks. There's also a little corner of the store with goods like laundry detergent and other necessities. The hustle here is unmatched. The fellows behind the counter were flying all over the kitchen to fulfill the orders. I visited around noon on a weekday, which seemed to be a busy time because there were lots of people from all walks of life here, either waiting to order or waiting for their orders. The guys behind the counter were unflappable and took orders and made sandwiches at a speedy pace. Even if there's a line, you won't wait long for your food.

We knew they were going to have good sandwiches when we saw the boars head meat in the deli case…read more This is a carry out only spot. Service was very good with only a slight wait due to a small line. You order, they start making your order and you pay. A few minutes later the have everything ready and bagged up. I got a chopped cheese, it does reminded me of a sloppy Joe, and my only complaint was I wanted more lettuce and tomato. Richelle got the east coast roast beef and cheddar. She loved it and it had plenty of lettuce and tomato. Fries are good, and the give them a sprinkle of seasoning too. Plenty of cans of pop to choose, but would like to see a few diet pop options added. We will definitely come back, and I ask for plenty of toppings.

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Goose The Market

Goose The Market

4.6
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I've struggled with how to rate and review Goose the Market for a long time…read more I've struggled mightily. It's an Indianapolis icon in many ways. It's beloved. And listen, it's not the most wheelchair friendly place in the world. If you're a wheelchair user, you're in all likelihood not going to the cellar unless you're extraordinary with you're chair or you crawl. I remember attending a Yelp event here, and I just wrestled with these issues so much. It's not inaccessible - you can get in the door, though even the parking is a bit wonky and the curb-cuts a bit worn. This is an older building in an older neighborhood. So yeah, if you're a wheelchair user plan ahead. I am a wheelchair user. And I suppose I should knock off my usual 1-star for accessibility issues. But, I just can't do it. I, instead, choose to go 5-stars with my narrative disclaimer that there are accessibility issues here. But, my word. This is a great place and every single experience I've had with Goose the Market, including last night's Italian Film Festival, has been stellar whether I'm in their location or at an event they are catering. What is Goose the Market? First off, nearly everyone considers it one of the best - Indianapolis Monthly, Eater, Yelp, etc. Goose the Market offers a daily menu of sandwiches, soups, gelato, and small plates. It offers raw beef, pork, poultry, game, seafood, in-house made sausage/smoked meats, and more. It offers charcuterie - both in-house and from other producers. It offers farmstead cheeses, fresh produce, artisan breads, preserves, sauces, pickles, pasta, crackers, flours/grains, and a lot more. There's the cellar - Enoteca bar with Italian style wine by the glass and small plates (and it has all-ages seating). Goose the Market offers a wine of the month club, gift cards, catering, classes, daily specials, and more. What can I say? There are those places that are worth the effort. As a lifelong person with a disability, I long ago realized the world would never be perfectly accessible. It's never going to happen. I'll continue to work toward a more accessible world, though I'll also honor that there are those places where I feel welcome anyway. I feel welcome at Goose the Market, though I can't quite get the full experience. The service is exceptional, the products quite awesome, the environment warm and friendly, and there's simply no doubt it's one of Indy's treasures. So yeah, five stars. With a disclaimer that those with mobility impairments may need to plan ahead or have a companion along. Who wants to be my companion?

I have recently been to Goose twice, both for different things. The first visit was for the bacon…read moremaking class, and the second was to pick up my bacon, and trying some of the sandwiches they have. Bacon making class: overall I am glad I did the class, but think there are some things that could change. The information provided at the beginning of the class didn't flow the best, and used a lot of terms I didn't understand- knowing your audience is important. We were told we would get 1.5lbs bacon, and .5lbs bacon bits. When picking up the bacon, we only got the bacon, and none of the bits. This needs to be updated on the class description. Sandwiches: we tried a goose, and a batalli. The goose was good- nothing spectacular. I was a fan of the batalli- nice amount of mayo, appropriate spice, and good amount of meat/cheese. Would definitely get the batalli next time. Overall, I enjoy the sandwiches, think the sandwich class could be improved.

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Gander sandwich - vegetarian no mayo
Gander sandwich - vegetarian no mayo
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