I've struggled with how to rate and review Goose the Market for a long time. I've struggled mightily. It's an Indianapolis icon in many ways. It's beloved. And listen, it's not the most wheelchair friendly place in the world. If you're a wheelchair user, you're in all likelihood not going to the cellar unless you're extraordinary with you're chair or you crawl. I remember attending a Yelp event here, and I just wrestled with these issues so much. It's not inaccessible - you can get in the door, though even the parking is a bit wonky and the curb-cuts a bit worn. This is an older building in an older neighborhood. So yeah, if you're a wheelchair user plan ahead. I am a wheelchair user. And I suppose I should knock off my usual 1-star for accessibility issues. But, I just can't do it. I, instead, choose to go 5-stars with my narrative disclaimer that there are accessibility issues here. But, my word. This is a great place and every single experience I've had with Goose the Market, including last night's Italian Film Festival, has been stellar whether I'm in their location or at an event they are catering. What is Goose the Market? First off, nearly everyone considers it one of the best - Indianapolis Monthly, Eater, Yelp, etc. Goose the Market offers a daily menu of sandwiches, soups, gelato, and small plates. It offers raw beef, pork, poultry, game, seafood, in-house made sausage/smoked meats, and more. It offers charcuterie - both in-house and from other producers. It offers farmstead cheeses, fresh produce, artisan breads, preserves, sauces, pickles, pasta, crackers, flours/grains, and a lot more. There's the cellar - Enoteca bar with Italian style wine by the glass and small plates (and it has all-ages seating). Goose the Market offers a wine of the month club, gift cards, catering, classes, daily specials, and more. What can I say? There are those places that are worth the effort. As a lifelong person with a disability, I long ago realized the world would never be perfectly accessible. It's never going to happen. I'll continue to work toward a more accessible world, though I'll also honor that there are those places where I feel welcome anyway. I feel welcome at Goose the Market, though I can't quite get the full experience. The service is exceptional, the products quite awesome, the environment warm and friendly, and there's simply no doubt it's one of Indy's treasures. So yeah, five stars. With a disclaimer that those with mobility impairments may need to plan ahead or have a companion along. Who wants to be my companion? read more

What a fun spot for a sandwich or cheese or sundry items! It is on the corner of two busy streets but does have two spots in front for parking. You can also park in the gravel lot across the road. It was raining pretty heavily so we got wet but wasn't a far dash. The counter is like any deli with the items displayed in the cold case. You can browse the various freezers or shelves for items like picked veggies, canned fish or spreads. It was fun to see that you could buy everything needed for a picnic or impromptu lunch! We got sandwiches to go as well as locally baked cookies. I tried the recommendation for a vegetarian sandwich. It was nice and crusty and had some good flavor. I might create my own next time, but theirs was good and had lots of flavor! My friend was new to Indianapolis and really liked the options. She said she would be back and so will we. They also do tasting events and other things so we might check out one of their offerings. A fun local spot! read more

I'm a little embarrassed it took us this long to finally stop in. We were headed to broad ripple from downtown and decided to grab some sandwiches for lunch. I had a special Sandwich that had salami, Gouda, hot mustard and cornichons. It was SO good. It's been a week or two and I'm still thinking about it! Loved how the place just feels upscale yet neighborly, cozy and friendly. read more

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Been here several times and I'm a fan, they have a great selection of many things! However for this visit I was only there for oysters! They run a special on Mondays. They were west coast oysters, very refreshing and tasty and they were served with an Aperol spritz mignonette. All so good! Glad to know this special exists! Check them out! read more

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This place has a small menu but huge flavor awesome food and it's an awesome butcher shop as well they have an gelato scoop in an espresso drink amazing try it with amaretto gelato if they have it that day it's crazy good read more

Service is great and selection is like none other. Yes - it's pricey - but you know that going into it - and it's worth it.

The best daily sandwiches, made with the freshest selection of meats & cheeses you can find. Great staff, nice assortment, easy parking.

The best and freshest deli. My partner and I go here when we want the best deli sandwich. They also offer unique chips and drinks. The employees there are always nice so service is great! There are a few indoor seats and outdoor ones but by far the best plan would be to get a meal to go and venture to a close park. They do also offer other unique grocery goods you can peruse while they get your meal ready. Highly recommended this place! read more

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I always have the BEST experience when visiting Goose The Market! Every time we step through the door, we are greeted warmly by multiple employees. This place literally has everything you need to have a good day. Sandwiches, wine, charcuterie and gelato! I love grabbing a sandwich and taking it down to the wine cellar to enjoy! The best sandwich on the menu, in my opinion, is the Batali! read more

Goose The Market - Batali Sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have passed this place so many times and always wanted to try it so today I was in the area and decided to stop in. The staff was welcoming and happy to make suggestions. I had the Batali and substituted the ham with Turkey and had some of the Bbq kettle Chips which ended up being around $19 with tip. The sandwich was magnificent! The vegetables on the sandwich really stood out and added so much flavor. I noticed that they sell 4 Birds Bakery cookies which are also fantastic but I didn't have any this time. They also serve Gelato and have a great variety of meat to purchase. I cant wait to visit again to try more of their sandwiches and charcuterie! read more

Goose The Market - Batali Sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Goose is a one of a kind destination shop for meats, cheeses and deli. Sandwiches are spectacular. I especially like 'The Batali' and the 'Muffaletta' (Wednesdays only). Tonite I took an Oyster Shucking class. Great instruction, great oysters and wines & charcuterie completed the evening. In a word, 'Awesomeness'. read more

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I was in a huge panic about being a first time host to 16 people for Thanksgiving dinner. Goose the Market posted on IG about their seasonal offerings back in October and I immediately said 'That's the place I trust to not f' up our dinner'. A fully-cooked smoked turkey, cranberry mostarda and a faux rose wine were ordered for delivery the day before Thanksgiving. THE SMOKED TURKEY WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! I have had turkey prepared all kinds of ways but smoked is by far my favorite now. The homemade mostarda and wine were delicious as well. I thought that next time I host for this holiday that I would attempt my own turkey but why mess with a good thing? I will gladly fork over $100 for a turkey I don't have to babysit in the oven all day. Ordering process was smooth and easy too. read more

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place before! Have been here many times, to both grab lunch downtown when in the Fall Creek area or when going back & forth between downtown & BRV, and as a destination to get some specialty meats (great fresh turkeys), cheese, wine or specialty items (kimchi, kraut, fermented foods, jerky). Just a great place to stop in and explore. The deli & lunch counter is quick and efficient for your sandwich & soup order. The grab & go coolers have drinks & specialty items to round out your lunch & meal needs. The basement has both a tasting bar and wine cellar and there are more temptations tucked into nooks & crannies, throughout the store! Service is always friendly and efficient, and prices can vary based on the uniqueness of what you are buying but are normally pretty fair! I definitely recommend! read more

My wife and I stopped here on our way home to Nashville from Chicago and absolutely loved it. It was quick and delicious! The staff were incredibly nice and shared so many yummy samples with us. We both ordered the Batali sandwich and loved it. read more

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I wanted to love this place with how great the reviews are, but unfortunately there was a hair baked into my bread.

Great place to get wine and meat and cheese board with wonderful bar area in the lower area Very relaxed in a French feeling atmosphere and although it is small it allows everyone to chat with one another even strangers The charcuterie board is made up of interesting things. Not always good, for example squirrel mouse. (My dog loved it) The bartender is right there and committed to the customers in the area. She has time to chat or explained different wines, cheese, etc Overall it is a pleasant place to snack, have wine and forget where you are The very worst thing is you have to walk up a down about 30 stairs and no elevator. Our friend has a handicap and it was tuff for him read more

Great to see a place stocked with locally owned items! For example baked goods, from Amelia's and 4 Birds. They also have unique shelf stable items that's hard to find in a grocery store. Their deli meat and cheese options are vast. Their made to order food items looked amazing and well thought out. Their hot sandwiches are the main draw and I could taste why. The veggie option on Amelia's bread with veggies and vegan mozzarella was such a treat and had a great flavor with a bit of heat. I couldn't leave without purchasing a couple of Amelia's bread bags and they were just as fresh as stopping by Amelia's. Street parking nearby and a small lot across the street. The employees were friendly and helpful answering questions about their items in store. read more

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I always love stopping into this place, wonderful sandwiches and a great selection of meats with a collection of other small items. I always have nice and helpful service. I recently purchased their All Indiana Board for a NYE party, it was a big hit and it came with a delicious baguette. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

I've loved Goose for years. Personally, I'm a big fan of their fresh-made sandwiches and local offerings. The Batali sandwich was just named "most save-worthy" sandwich in the state according to Yelp data. It has a spicy giardiniera on top that sets my mouth ablaze in the best way, but you can also get it without. They have freezer sales and you can score amazing local meat for a great price, especially on Mondays. The team is always friendly and helpful, and I love that they're always sampling to expand customer's knowledge and taste buds. The basement enoteca is awesome and I love that they not only have great wine, but NA beer options too. I also love Goose on a professional level. They're the best to work with and are always organized, helpful, and so creative. I recently bought a giant cheese wheel of raclette for another event, and they made it easy to order online and have someone else pick it up. They saved the day and I'm so appreciative! read more

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I visited Goose The Market for a Yelp event and I immediately got drawn to the grocery shelves. Now mind you I am not talking greens, fruits and bread kinda shelves. These are the shelves that talk Spicy Pimento, Hand dipped ricotta, Caramelized Onion Jam and Red Jalapeno Mustard. Like stuff dreams are made of! All of which are local, local and more local! I love adding a dollop of Caramelized onion jam on my eggs or a little bit of mustard on my muffins. I love the little flavors and boy of boy Goose had this and so much more. Variety of cheese and meats and non alcoholic drinks (gosh that's my dream!) and a whole lot of soups, frozen goods and just so many variations of pasta and whole wheat items. It was lovely looking in and buying all the ingredients I love! Service was great and I can tell you my sunny side eggs with caramelized onion jam are amazing as I devour them now! read more

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It's rare that I get over for lunch, but when I do, this is a perfect little place for lunch or something special. Love the Ravy sandwich, and when it's available, get the David sandwich. A lot of great cheeses, a secret little beer cellar in the basement, and the gelato - the GELATO - yeah, it's that good. read more

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Kiddos were hungry while we were out and about so we stopped in for grilled cheese and gelatos. Staff was very friendly and allowed kids to sample some gelato flavors! Grilled cheese had a great cheese pull! It's not American Cheese so if your kiddos have a specific taste in mind for grilled cheese, this will be a twist! There's also tons of meats, cheeses, pickles, wines, seasonings and more to stock your pantry while inside! read more

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I REALLY dig this place. I wish we had stayed longer but we came to pick up some cold-cuts and grabbed coffee and sandwiches while we did. We got "the goose" and the "batali". Talk about burst of flavors! One of the best sandwiches Ive had in a while, I would def come back to this place if I'm ever in Indy again. read more

Goose the Market... I went in there for one thing and came out with five. The staff working on the Sunday when we went in are a blast. We had FUN being in there. I'm a sucker for a well stocked quality local business and this is one I will be adding to my list to regularly visit. We had Batali sandwiches, an oat milk latte, and ginger lemon shot - SPICY, but good and worth it if you need a morning boost. I chugged down the latte which was delicious. The Batali sandwich... is perfect... I'd had it once before and I swear it used to be bigger, but it was still flavor packed and plenty for lunch. I'm not a deli meat person, but I am for this sandwich. It's so flavorful and good - add the pickles and pickled red onions and it's heaven. I love everything on it and wouldn't change a thing. The shop has tons of local products. My favorite is Amelia's bread and i love knowing I can grab it here. I've never tried their cooking classes or order out items, but I'd trust they're awesome. Super friendly local atmosphere. read more

Goose The Market - Batali Sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm shocked I haven't left a review yet for goose! I love that this store exists, so many great sandwiches, gelato, wine, beer, coffee, meats... definitely a neighborhood gem! I haven't had the chance to try their oysters yet but was excited to see that was an offering too. Anyway, any type of sausage/deli meat/frozen meat you get here is always delicious. Can't go wrong there. I'm a fan of the sandwiches on occasion but fair warning that they can be quite oily and for me, unsettles my stomach at times. Cheese selection is also great for gift giving, and the gelato is a welcome treat especially in the summertime! Love goose! read more

I absolutely love this place. The people who work here are so friendly. Lots of gourmet grocery items, locally baked goods, gelato and wide selection of meats, poultry and seafood. Great selection of wines downstairs. The sandwiches are amazing! Today I got the Batali on gluten free bread. Highly recommend you try this. It came toasted panini style. read more

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Ordered the Emmaline sandwich which was very tasty. I really enjoyed the fig jam with the sandwich. The soda and bag of chips were each $3.25 in addition to the sandwich. The place is a cozy spot with a downstairs cellar with additional seating. The sandwich came out pretty quick and the staff were courteous. I think I'd come back for a nice quick lunch in the neighborhood but probably skip on the extras. read more

I feel like it's impossible I haven't reviewed goose the market before (not to be confused with my beloved smoking goose). Regardless I stopped by and tried the Tracy - I've had the batali (not for me) and the goose (always solid) but the Tracy was fantastic. Sorry I didn't get a picture I ate it so quickly. It's really made me want to grow cornichons? Anyways, I love that the market is more of a market (and always dreaming smoking goose will go the same direction or at least have alcohol??) but it was tough to find a snack to go with my sandwich that wasn't chips? Would love to see some more variety there. read more

Thank you for hosting a lovely little free wine tasting Saturday! A lovely team was available to share some wines from the country of Georgia. They shared the history of the wine making and the special process that is still being used today dating back to at least 8,000 years ago! It was a really nice history lesson, and the wines were really tasty. The market also supplied some fun cheese and charcuterie samples to pair with the sips! It was my first time visiting, but I definitely want to return to try a sandwich! The deli counter looked amazing, and I discovered they have Gelato! They have a nicely supplied wine cellar in the basement. There were tables outside to enjoy your purchases and street parking easily available. Nice find in Indy! read more

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We went today for lunch based on the "the best thing I ate this week" in the local paper. First timers. Very unique place. Very good selection of meats both fresh and cured meats. Very happy at the many selections. Good selection of grocery items too. Back to lunch, we tried the burrata and tomatoes. Taste was wonderful. Peppery "rocket" just like it is supposed to be, very good oil/vinegar dressing. Here is the let down. Unlike in the newspaper our tomatoes were not "palm sized or slab like" slices, instead were thin slices, my lunch mates meal had several small wedges and the same thin sliced tomatoes as me. Was disappointed with serving - Not the Taste. Maybe we got the last of the tomatoes, who knows. Would I come back? For sure. Next time we try the sandwiches and coffee choices. read more

Love this shop!! There is plenty of parking across the street. Once inside they have so many things to choose from! I personally go to order sandwiches- as they are DELICIOUS!! Be sure to visit the basement as they have lots of wine ! They host events in their upstairs private room. I've taken a flower bouquet making class. It was a lot of fine and included charcuterie and wine! Love this spot and wish I lived closer. read more

On this #thankyouthursday , I want to pour some love on an Indy treasure, Goose the Market. Not only do they create the best damn baguette sandwiches in all the land but they go out of their way to support fellow artisans and members of the food community when in need. I'm always so impressed by how they juggle it all- from private events to the grab and go counter to sending their delicious meats throughout the country. I'm always so proud to see Goose products on the shelves when traveling out of state. A few of my Goose favorites: -adding their giardiniera to every sandwich -the cheese and meat boards paired with an affordable glass of wine -whatever soup is on for the day is bound to be a winner -their vegan-friendly ways despite being a meatery -stocking stuffers galore- this is the place to go Big love to you, Goose the Market. read more

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Food at the Goose is absolutely amazing. The female staff at the front are rude and inpatient. Customer satisfaction was not important, they acted bothered when questions were asked. Disappointing, we have always loved coming here. Hopefully better staff is in their near future. read more

Goose The Market is a neighborhood market and butcher/deli that features quality ingredients in a charming shop. Whether you're enjoying a sandwich and gelato for lunch, picking up ingredients for a handcrafted charcuterie board, or shopping for dinner, Goose the Market is an amazing local option. I love their Batali sandwich, which comes with Italian meats, cheese, pickled onions, and spicy giardiniera. Their sandwich menu has a few regular options but rotates daily with new combos. I noticed they have gluten free bread, vegetarian/vegan options, and a kids sandwich. A few things to know for your visit, they have free customer parking across the street and off the street spots available. If you plan to eat there, they have a counter indoors with several seats as well as outdoor tables when weather allows. Pro tip: Check their site for regular events they host on site like wine tastings, special menus, or even cooking classes! read more

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Obsessed. I think this is like my 117th review here. I love the small details the amazing service and all the charm in the small, local, butcher shop and grocery store. I have no words for the flavor of the made fresh sandwiches, and everyone feels like friends here. 10/10- visit for locally grown produce, smoked meats, and great wine selection :) read more

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The Wagyu Beef hotdog is eating steak on a hotdog bun! Wrapped in a natural casing that crunches and snaps with every bite. The flavor was truly "beefy" and the size of it enormous. They served it with Nashville hot sauce and pickles. I could've eaten it plain but condiments added to the artistry of the dining experience. The sauce had just enough heat to remind you long after you're done. Goose the market is known for their farm raised, slow, smoked cured meats. This hotdog didn't disappoint. read more

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Goose the market is a butcher deli located right outside of downtown with parking on the street. They offer sandwiches, (vegan included), gelato, expresso, herbs, various meats and cheeses,. Local beer and wine. If you check out their website, they host events several times a month. You can even rent space to host events and they will cater. I chose the Batali sandwich, which is somewhat like an Italian. The giardinieria gave the sandwich so much flavor. FYI, the bread is on the tougher side, but good. I also tried the mint chip gelato. I felt it wasn't as creamy as other gelatos I've tasted. The staff was friendly and courteous. I look forward to returning in the future. read more

Overall: good food, neat place to shop, fresh, friendly service, additional free parking in the lot across the street. This market is an Indianapolis staple known for their delicious unique sandwiches. They also offer coffee/espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, soups, gelato, and baked goods. You'll find fresh produce, butchered meats, seafood, and many niche food products too. What i find wonderful is that you'll see many local businesses featured here. If you're feeling a bit cramped on the main floor, head down to the downstairs Cellar Bar and you'll find a varied selection of more snacks, wine, beers, and zero proof drinks. You can also enjoy beer and wine in house while casually chatting with a friend or date. The upstairs area is where i believe is reserved for events. I would visit their event page on their website for shopping deals and upcoming events as they offer some neat ones. read more

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I had the best experience ever getting Monday oysters with Tony behind the bar. This guy was the friggin bomb! Super knowledgeable and friendly and warm. A+++ Also, I didn't catch his name but the bearded guy behind the sandwich counter was also cool as hell and made us feel really welcome. Sandwiches were both excellent. read more

I was visiting my friend in town, and he suggested that we stop by Goose The Market for lunch. He was excited to show me the oyster deal that they have on Monday, which was $18 for a dozen. I haven't had oysters in a while and was super stoked to go. We originally came at 12pm, but the oyster bar wasn't open yet. We decided to come by later in the day and got 2 dozen oysters to share. Each oyster was very fresh and a decent size. The homemade vinaigrette brought out a nice flavor to the oysters. Needless to say, we downed them pretty quickly because they were very tasty. For the price point and flavor, you can't beat this deal. I would love to come back again! read more

Goose The Market - Oysters! - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana