Shapiro's Delicatessen
Best Deli in Indianapolis · IN
Corned beef the Shapiro way since 1905.
Shapiro's Delicatessen has called itself "America's oldest single-family deli" since Louis Shapiro opened it in Indianapolis in 1905. Four generations later, the cafeteria line still slides trays past towering corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, cut to order, with house-baked rye and a case full of Jewish comfort food.
A downtown institution for 120 years, Shapiro's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Deli in Indianapolis.
What they're known for
- Corned beef on rye
- Pastrami
- Reuben & cafeteria-line classics
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Indianapolis since 1905 — 121 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Indianapolis.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Indianapolis has kept Shapiro's Delicatessen busy for 121 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Indianapolis regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best deli in Indianapolis for 2025 for four generations of corned beef and cafeteria-line tradition downtown.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Deli in Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Shapiro's Delicatessen
The details, verified.
Clean, checkable facts about Shapiro's Delicatessen.
- Legal / trading name
- Shapiro's Delicatessen
- Category
- Delicatessen
- Founded
- 1905, Indianapolis, IN
- Founders
- Louis Shapiro
- Location
- 808 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
- Centurion Award
- Best Deli in Indianapolis — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Shapiro's Delicatessen?
Family-run kosher-style deli founded in 1905, serving corned beef, matzo ball soup, and pie down a classic cafeteria line.
Is Shapiro's Delicatessen award-winning?
Yes — Shapiro's Delicatessen is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Deli in Indianapolis, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best deli in Indianapolis for 2025 for four generations of corned beef and cafeteria-line tradition downtown.
Where is Shapiro's Delicatessen?
Shapiro's Delicatessen is in Indianapolis, IN.
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