Shapiro's Delicatessen, restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana
Shapiro's Delicatessen is a restaurant in Indianapolis serving classic American deli food in a simple, cafeteria-style setting. The place offers freshly made sandwiches with corned beef and pastrami, salad buffets, hot dishes, and homemade desserts, all in generous portions.
The Shapiro family arrived from Odessa in 1906 and opened a small store with kosher goods for the Jewish community. After Prohibition ended, they began selling sandwiches and that deli section became the main business as the grocery store closed in the 1930s.
Shapiro's was founded by a Jewish family from Odessa and carries that heritage through its kitchen traditions. The classic dishes and preparation methods reflect recipes the family has preserved across generations.
The place has a simple, cafeteria-style setup with buffet tables where you select food and counters for takeout sandwiches. The layout is straightforward, with adequate parking nearby and easy navigation for visitors.
The Shapiro family ran the business by one simple rule: cook good food, serve generously, and keep prices modest. This philosophy has held for over a century, making it one of the oldest family-owned delicatessens in America.
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