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Is Shapiro's Deli Still Open? Update (Indianapolis, IN)

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As of September 2026, Shapiro's Deli is listed open on shapiros.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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shapiros.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: A lookup of shapiros.com and its business listings found the deli describing itself as family-run since 1905, with a Yelp listing showing reviews updated as recently as September 2026, indicating active operation despite the packet's direct site fetch returning no response.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 1
  • Address 808 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
  • Current name Shapiro's Delicatessen

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Close to Home' (Season 4, Episode 1), Marc Summers named Shapiro's peppered beef sandwich as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. Shapiro's Delicatessen is a deli at 808 South Meridian Street in Indianapolis that has been run by the same family since 1905, according to the business's own website, shapiros.com, which describes it as 'four generations of Shapiros' serving the city. A Yelp business listing for the deli showed customer reviews updated as recently as September 2026, and online ordering was available through Toast Tab, according to that listing. OpenStreetMap listed the deli's hours as 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekends, with a phone number of (317) 631-4041.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Close to Home
What was featured
Marc Summers' pick: the peppered beef sandwich
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Shapiro's Deli

Frequently asked questions

Is Shapiro's Deli still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Shapiro's Deli is listed open on shapiros.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Shapiro's Deli after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Close to Home' (Season 4, Episode 1), Marc Summers named Shapiro's peppered beef sandwich as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. As of September 2026, Shapiro's Deli is listed open on shapiros.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Shapiro's Deli called now?

Now: Shapiro's Delicatessen (formerly Shapiro's Deli). As of September 2026, Shapiro's Deli is listed open on shapiros.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Shapiro's Deli located?

808 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Shapiro's Deli?

Season 4, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Close to Home”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

A Yelp business listing for the deli showed customer reviews updated as recently as September 2026, and online ordering was available through Toast Tab, according to that listing. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
808 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Venue type
deli
Official website
shapiros.com

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