Shapiro's Delicatessen
Century-old Jewish deli with cafeteria-style ordering; its New York-style corned beef and pastrami sandwiches are impressively large.
Shapiro's is a legendary Indianapolis deli that has served Jewish deli fare since 1905. It is currently located at 808 S. Meridian Street, just south of downtown. Ordering works cafeteria-style. The signature is hand-sliced New York-style corned beef and pastrami, piled high on sandwiches, along with matzo ball soup and a range of house-made cakes and desserts. The setting is simple and canteen-like, good for lunch. No reservations are needed, though lines can form at mealtimes. The airport has a branch, but this listing is for the original Meridian Street location. Sandwiches cost about US$15–20. The restaurant is about 1 km from downtown; walk or drive (parking is available).
Opening hours
Daily breakfast through dinner, about 7:00–20:00; check the website for details
Nearby sights
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Monument Circle & Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- Indiana Statehouse
- Indianapolis City Market
- White River State Park
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Indiana State Museum