What a great deli. So much food - so little time. For lunch, the two of us shared a pastrami sandwich and it was so big we couldn't finish it ... although the cup of chicken stew that we also ordered may have had something to do with that. They only offer the chicken stew on Thursdays - so, we couldn't pass it up. Yum! It was awesome. The cole slaw was also excellent. Only the potato pancakes were -so-so. A bit too dense for our liking. We didn't have room for dessert after that lunch - so we bought a couple of their peanut butter cookies to go as well as some baklava. They had a wide variety of desserts - cakes, pies, eclairs. All of them looked good. This is a great deli - we look forward to coming back. read more

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Sometimes there's nothing better than a cold sandwich. I highly recommend this place if you're hungry as the sandwiches are huge! I opted for a half pastrami with Swiss on their homemade rye bread with a side of homemade German potato salad. It was so good but very filling! It's cafeteria style, so they make it right there for you pretty quickly. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Pastrami sandwich and German potato salad - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've lived here for years and drove by Shapiro's every day on my commute to downtown Indy, but missed stopping in because of the timing. Man I was missing out, and I get the hype here. Some of the reviews mention "no frills" and one said it reminded him of a hospital cafeteria - I guess I can't argue, but I've never been to a hospital with food this good, and I came for dinner not ambiance. As you enter, you get in line with the pre-portioned desserts first (this should be criminal, they know what they're doing) and then sides and then finally your entree, made by the friendly and helpful staff. My buddy and I were both new to the experience, so they were patient and helpful with our selection. I had the brisket sandwich as listed on the menu, with a side of broccoli salad and half the cake my friend couldn't finish. (I told you, they know what they're doing putting that first!) All of it was excellent. He refused to let me have any of his corned beef sandwich, it was that good. (I offered to go half and half, and all I got was his extra pickle. Some friend!) Would I bring my wife here for a romantic date night? Nope. Will this be my pre-concert dinner stop with a buddy again? Absolutely. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Chocolate cake - excellent! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I wanted something that they claim to only sell on the weekends so I instead got baked chicken, absolutely disgusting no seasoning and it's dry like someone over cooked it I literally cried because when I get my mind set to something that's all I want and didn't get any of the sides!! read more

Taste PROportions! Homemade fresh rye, fresh kosher pickles, optional edges cut off bread, deviled eyes, separate home -cooked area of restaurant/menu: Mac 'n cheese, soups, desserts, drinks read more

We always love this place, simple, hearty, and delicious. The price has gotten much much higher than I could ever image for a corn beef on rye with latkes. We still miss the large latke in place of the two smaller ones. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Corned beef in rye w mayo, mustard, and cheese. Kosher dill. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

An Indianapolis staple. If you're in need of a large pile of meat, this is the spot. Located on south Meridian downtown it's in a centrally located spot. Huge parking lot so no issues there. Cafeteria style, walk in grab a tray. Then you can pick your cold sides and dessert. You'll get to the hot food area and they will plate what you want! I went with the 1/2 pastrami on rye. Rye made in house! It's always great. The pastrami is out of this world. If you do a full sandwich def go Reuben. Potato salad is phenomenal, I'd skip the soup next time and maybe just get a different side or full sandwich. Soups rotate each day, but there's typically always vegetable, chicken noodle, and matzo ball. Only gripe is that it's a pretty expensive lunch. I think I spent $23 on what's pictured including a tip. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - 1/2 Pastrami on rye, potato salad, and chicken noodle soup - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best Rubin sandwich in the state. But it is not cheap. Not by any measure. But it is excellent!

This place is a just a shadow of its former self. Quality of food (not everything, but many items) , and value for the money are sadly lacking. We stopped by for lunch recently ordered a couple sandwiches, 2 sides and drinks. Both sandwiches were served on Rye bread that most likely was left over from yesterday, the edges around the bread of both sandwiches were hard and even the middle was not soft like fresh made. The Rye bread itself is baked in such small loaves that its like you are only getting a half size sandwich when you order. The portion of corned beef was tiny for $21!! Mac and cheese was way overcooked, the macaroni was like mush. The potato pancakes are small, about 1/2 the size they once were. If you are going to charge the prices you do you should at least give a decent portion of food. WATCH SOME VIDEOS OF KATZ'S DELI IN NYC, AND SEE WHAT A REAL DELI EXPERIENCE LOOKS LIKE. EVEN WITH HIGH NYC PRICES AT LEAST YOU FEEL LIKE YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR. SADLY NOT AT SHAPIROS. We will not be returning! read more

It's the only real deli in Indy. Great food good people Classic ambiance.. old school. It's set up like cafeteria style so you order yourself and find a table. Fresh bagels too. read more

Absolutely incredible pastrami Reuben. I came here just for the sandwich, but also sampled many other items. The staff leave a little to be desired, but they weren't rude. Their pricing, menu and ordering process would really benefit from some modernization. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Pastrami Reuben, coleslaw, deviled eggs, rhubarb pie and potato salad. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was by far blew far beyond my expectations. The sandwich are large and so flavorful. The corned beef comes directly from Chicago. While the pastrami is from NY. The bake goods are so amazing the choices of buffet food or deli sandwiches are so amazing. Will be a must stop from now in while we are in Indy. read more

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Atmosphere: Old school as heck. The decor/floors/tables have seen better days but it definitely adds character to this place. You walk up to the counter and grab a tray just like in a school cafeteria and get your food served up right in front of you. They also slice the meat right in front of you. Service: The staff is so lovely, you can tell they love this place and what they do. They make this place what it is. Food: HOLLLLLY CRAP. So, freakin, delicious. I am literally trying to replicate the german potato salad at home because I can't live the rest of my life without eating it again. Praying I can come close to the recipe. Everything we ate here was so amazing that we made a point of coming back the next day just to order more items off the menu. I will never forget this place and am so glad we came across it. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Half the Reuben - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A great little Jewish deli, these are few and far between now a days. Self service (cafeteria style) but attendants were quite helpful read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Pastrami on GF bread, brown mustard and Swiss.... - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great for lunch on the run! Family recipes for comfort foods are cooked into good flavor profiles by 4th generation owners. The portions are big and we took leftovers home. Service was quick and accurate in spite of a busy lunchtime line. The ambiance was historic deli and was interesting to see. I recommend. read more

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First time here, and I wanted it to be good, but it wasn't. I got the Rebecca Reuben, it had the worst corned beef I've ever had. My wife had the Chef salad, that had no cheese or eggs. Will say the bakery items were good. read more

A cafeteria style deli! A big 5 star review for the real deal in the size of the saMwich! My pastrami was a little fatty and juicy. In another words, PERFECT! The potato latke were moist and full of flavor. Crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. Good cabbage soup and the pickles (wish they were half instead of quarters). Could also use soup spoons and not eat soup with a tea spoon? I'm a big fan of the rye bread where you can't miss the caraway seeds. read more

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Wow wow wow. For some reason this deli takes me back in time. Cafeteria style, timeless dishes and no fuss character. Did I mention portions? Come hungry. Everything I chose, I ate more of than I anticipated. Stuffed cabbage for the win! And the fluffy Mac n cheese! I might have started with dessert (pecan pie) first too. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Stuff cabbage, Mac n cheese, sweet potato, pecan pie - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yummy yum yum!! I used to be a frequent visitor of the Shapiro's at the Fashion Mall since I work there, but they unfortunately closed soon after Covid. Now I just go to the main location downtown. This location is super fun because it's cafeteria style, so it's perfect for a casual lunch by yourself or to bring a big group of friends. I HAVE to get the matzo ball soup every time I come. That is a must because it's absolutely delicious. I try a different sandwich every time I go to get a feel for every meat they offer. My personal favorite is the pastrami, but you really can't go wrong with any. This place is an Indianapolis staple! You gotta try it!! read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwich - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I got the Rueben.. whoa! It was amazing. This place is a great "treat yo self" place to go. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

How would you not rate this place less than 5 stars?! Shapiro's is an Indy staple. I've been here several times and it never disappoints! My go to items here are: - Reuben- it's a huge sandwich so I usually get a half - German potato salad- it's vinegar-y goodness and I can't get enough - Cabbage soup: I love this in the winter! - ANY desserts: how can you pick one?! I usually get take out by ordering on their website. I walk in and pick it right up. The staff has always been friendly and my order is always right! It's an old school staple in Indy and that's what you get from the ambiance. read more

Oh Shapiro's how I miss your great quality. I've been going to Shapiro's since I was 7 and it was marvelous.. in many ways it still is. Yet... Today I stopped by to pick up a pastrami sandwich. I thought I should sit and have a nice bowl of matzoh ball soup.. Well, lemme tell you, it was inedible. It had the consistency of a golf ball. You literally needed a knife to cut through it.. why? Shapiro's -- you can do better. When I (tried) eating the matzoh ball all I could think about was that you had given up. Don't! Please! The pastrami was good (thankfully) yet Shapiro's I truly hope you listen. thanks, Sammy read more

Stopped in on my way to Peoria, Il and got me a pastrami and roast beef combo sandwich and it was excellent. I will try a different type of bread next time tho. The rye bread is kinds hard and dry, but the meat was excellent. read more

This one is a very easy 5 star rating for me. I'm not from the Indianapolis area, but I've passed through here many times while on business trips. It is so tempting to me, that I almost never fail to stop here. If I lived here, the weight gain would be substantial. If you enjoy high end cafeteria style, this is your place. If you love a good deli sandwich, this is your place. The location is ideal. It is kitty corner from Lucas stadium, and is easily accessible off of I-65 or I-70. The locals flock to this place, especially on their lunch breaks, and with good reason. The food is delicious, and the place is efficient. Although their deli sandwiches are as tasty and as big as anything served in NYC, I opted for the hot food here which I also love. I had the meatloaf, with sides of Mac n cheese and green beans, and a slice of key lime pie for dessert. As always, it was fabulous! I highly, highly recommend this large deli. read more

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Quality has seriously slipped. Our family has enjoyed Shapiro's for generations, and after my last experience, it's over for me.. It's been a decline for a while, in both service and food quality. Sad to see an icon of Indy deteriorate like this read more

Yet another photo of the Reuben. It is simply heaven!!! The deviled egg is wonderful, and the pastrami sandwich soooo good. Fast, friendly service and great customers make this everything a Deli should be. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Legendary Jewish Deli. A little pricey, but this is a one of a kind place. Get your tray, pick out your food. Sit down and eat it. Pastrami, mozzaball soup, meatloaf, Reuben.. it's all good. Side of deviled eggs or broccoli salad. Your favorite pie! Grab a cream soda for old time sake. read more

Shapiro's is a true icon. I stopped in to get a Reuben. They offer both cafeteria style and a to go line. I ordered a corn beef/pastrami to go. The wait was pretty short considering it was lunch time. The cashier was very courteous. The Reuben was awesome. The meat was well proportioned and flavorful. The sauerkraut had just the right amount of "tang" to compliment the 1000 island dressing. The bread held up under the weight and juice of everything. My only disappointment was the check. This sandwich was around 26.00!!!!! This is probably why I only go here once or twice a year. Other than that this is a great dining experience. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Best and most well known deli in Indianapolis. And Indiana I suppose. Everything on the menu is full of flavor and ample portions. However in the last few years they seem to progressively scaling back on the sandwich portions slightly without the corresponding reduction in price. Thats right Shapiros we notice. I get their meatloaf sometimes when I visit and it's usually very good. Large dining room with ample seating. A favorite for bus tours so if you see buses in the parking lot chances are it's a big line. But the line usually moves pretty quickly if they Have the usual Cashier on duty. If not, look out man! read more

This very old and well established delectable delicatessen is one of the best of the Midwest. The hot pastrami sandwich is delicious! The hot tongue sandwich is even better! I've been coming from Fort Wayne since I was a child around 60 year's now. read more

Great food and the service is very good. The lines are long due to the great food. Seems like a deli because it is one. Gotta go at least once in your life. read more

The price for the quality of food is outrageous! We got the smaller sandwiches of corned beef and chicken salad, we still didn't eat half of them because it just wasn't very good. We will not be returning. In my opinion, save your money and go elsewhere. read more

This is a restaurant cosplaying as a Jewish deli. They may have been good at one time, but they know they can get away with Hoosiers not having an appreciation for authentic NYC food-and they take advantage of it. Before I started spending a lot of time in NYC I thought they were good. Once I got the real thing, I realized just how bad Shapiro's is. I'm a pastrami snob and this is not good-especially for the price. Ounce for ounce you actually pay less in NYC and get better food. I've had fantastic food at Zabars and of course Katz gives you a full pound for $25.00. My husband travels a lot and would bring a sandwich home from the airport Shapiro's. We weighed the meat on our food scale. It was a "whopping" 1/4 pound of meat that isn't juicy. I told him to stop bringing them home. Instead I order a whole pastrami roast from NYC. We do the boil finish, slice it, vacu-seal it in 1# servings, and then freeze it so we can pop it in the sous vide whenever we want authentic NYC pastrami. If you want authentic and good NYC food, bypass Shapiro's and go online and order directly from your deli of choice in NYC. read more

If you are looking for a pile high pastrami sandwich this is your place. The sandwiches can easily feed 2. Meat was tender and tasty. Order take out. read more

Absolutely incredible food. Have been in town 5 days , have eaten here 5 nights in a row. Employees are interesting to say the least...Will leave it at that ...but the food more than makes up for it. In town for one more night , dinner will be here for sure. read more

Highly recommend Shapiro's to anyone visiting Indianapolis. Great food, service and did I mention food!

Wife has a cheese sandwich and I had the pastrami. Both sandwiches were excellent. Since we were getting the sandwiches to eat later, we didn't get dessert but everything looked great. read more

Pro: Baked goods 5 stars Sandwich: 2 stars. Bread fell apart after one bite roast beef no flavor Potato cakes no flavor and greasy Service: 10 stars! Everyone was like a long lost friend! read more

I have been coming here since 1978 and this is a staple of any visit to Indianapolis. One of the best Jewish delis outside of NYC, if you are in the area and have to pick one place, this is it. read more

Shapiro's Delicatessen - Matzo Ball Soup - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My wife took me to lunch to this deli since so many people were talking about it on TikTok and it was absolutely delicious. The sandwiches were huge, fresh and tasty. The customer service was outstanding from Frank, Porsha and Alisse. The cake slices were the bomb dot com too, we bought the marble and lemon cakes and both were very good. We will definitely return to this restaurant again and bring some family, friends and coworkers. I highly recommend Shapiro's Deli you will NOT be disappointed. They also have a cafeteria style section where you can purchase an assortment of food such as spaghetti, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roasted chicken and more. I give them 10 stars read more

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