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.

Shapiro's is a total classic. Join the line and load your tray up with as much as possible. From the pastrami sandwiches to matzo ball soup, you'll leave full and happy. I'm so glad they have one in the airport now too. Thanks for being everything we want, Shapiro's!

Ok. I've. Even scoping this joint for a while now. Finding myself in Indy, we decided to try it out. The menu was unreal and true to what an OG NYC Jewish deli should be. I'm not going to throw it five stars, but close. I will say that if I had to seriously rate this place, it would reach level Beastie Boys. It's expensive, but they know what they have. It's worth it. I will be going back any time I'm close. I ordered the Reuben and T preferred the tuna on a house made croissant. Damn. That's all I gotta say. Yeah, I got a side of Mac n Cheese. It was good but I was busy and barely touched it. Damn It's a large cafeteria style set up. The people working there are busy and not prone to small talk (must have received a tutorial in New York). Just get your food and sit down somewhere. All is good. Check this joint out and be happy.

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.

Of course we've all heard of Shapiro's at some point, if you live around Indy, but it took me way too long to actually make the stop. I need to stop making that mistake because this pastrami was excellent! The deli was the perfect spot for our little Christmas get together with plenty of long tables, an easy cafeteria style ordering line, and a large range of goods including some EPIC desserts. I have to admit I was a little shocked when the Boston Pastramis were $20 each, without any sides or drinks included. But for a special occasion... The PLT on a bagel was a recommendation from a fellow Yelper and I've honestly been dreaming of it since. Service was great, food was great, you've just got to try it!

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.

We decided to have lunch here before attending the Yuletide Celebration. This place is always a great visit. I had the matza ball soup with noodles and a pastrami on rye ( the usual). Eat your soup first because the sandwich is definitely enough for two meals and a carryout. Speaking of carryout make sure to visit the bakery on your way out. They have the absolute best fresh bagels and my favorite is the black and white cookies. What a tasty event!

Shapiro's Delicatessen in Indy is a slice of deli heaven with a cafeteria-style setup that lets you eye up the goods as you go. The place is very clean and bustling with people, so be prepared for a 5-10 minute wait - but trust me, it's worth it. I grabbed a tray and kicked things off with a slice of chocolate cake that looked too good to pass up. Then came the star of the show: a roasted turkey sandwich on sourdough with Muenster cheese. This thing was HUGE - piled high with tender, juicy turkey that was a cut above anything I can find near home. The side of mac-n-cheese was just okay; a bit forgettable and I'd skip it next time. The chocolate cake? A solid winner - moist, rich, and satisfying. The only downside here is the price. Spending nearly $30 for a sandwich, a side, a drink, and dessert is a bit of a shock, but the quality of the meat makes it worth the splurge. They really take pride in what they serve.

We came here before a Colts game. The line was long but it moved very quickly. I thought the place would be more packed, but it's very spacious inside, and despite the crowd, there was plenty of tables available. The staff was very kind and kudos to them for being able to hand pregaming so perfectly. I ordered a pastrami on rye. It came your usual pickles and that's about it. The pastrami was really delicious and you get this fat sandwich, but it's definitely on the pricier side. A small side would have been to go along with the sandwich would have been perfect, but overall a very satisfying meal.

When family comes to visit, I like to introduce them to restaurants that are unique to Indianapolis. My aunt saw Shapiro's and remembered it being featured on a Food Network show. A few days later, we occupied a table of 7 in a corner of the cavernous dining room. This Indiana landmark met everyone's expectations. It reminded my Chicago family of Manny's Cafeteria & Deli back home. The food was fresh. I love the meatloaf, so while everyone else enjoyed sandwiches, I savored the flavorful entree. Everyone enjoyed their Shapiro's visit. It would have been a 5-star experience except for the uncleaned tables hours after the lunch rush. Shapiro's offers a spacious parking lot with handicapped spaces next to the building.