Had to check this place out...was lucky enough to grab a "Too Good To Go" bag of goodies for discount! First time in and I promise I was overwhelmed with excitement and extreme fascination with this place! So much to look at, so much to buy to try and I even love they have sandwiches to order. I'll def be back in for one. Nolan was a very great guy full of great energy and enthusiasm. I'm glad I was able to come in and talk to some awesome staff. The variety of items is really great. I love that the ambiance was like restaurant meets candy shop but the candy was cheeses, salami, and so many choices of goodies for charcuterie boards! I seriously gotta come back and bring my bf he's going to want to buy some things. Can't wait to pop back in! read more

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This time of year, you'll find us at Smoking Goose (or Goose the Market) stocking up on stocking treasures and Hoosier snacks to send to our family in Texas. The best gifts are food, right? This location is chock full of edible treasures ranging from pickles and cheeses and flavored nuts and chutneys. You can procure a top notch cheese board for entertaining, grab a delicious sandwich and peruse the freezer for their frequent meat sales. You'll also find a variety of fish products, dessert snacks like Frittle and more. The staff is friendly and equally enthusiastic about locally made products. read more

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Love the shop but the sandwiches will keep me coming back whenever I am in the neighborhood. Tried the muffuletta and it was incredible, my sister got their Italian and raved about it so I already know what I'm getting next round. read more

Smoking Goose - Muffuletta sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Such a great lunch at Smoking Goose! I had the Three Little Pigs which was packed with high-quality meats that were flavorful and satisfying. Everyone in my group was thrilled with their selections. The staff was genuinely kind and helpful, especially when picking out exactly what we wanted. After lunch, I enjoyed walking around the store and checking out all the local and artisanal products they had and trying out the free samples. It was a fun and delicious experience all around! read more

Smoking Goose - Three Little Pigs sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

For the most part, everything we've purchased has been delicious. And we've ordered several items, some repeatedly. Among the hits are jowl bacon, rust belt sausage, chorizo, capocollo and salame cotto. All were excellent. There were a couple misses. The tasso had a good flavor but was really tough. And the bacon was too fatty. But overall, we recommend Smoking Goose. read more

Italian sandwich sent me to heaven. Came in on a Saturday afternoon to a short staffed store putting together large catering orders and Stephanie still gave us stellar service. Thank y'all!!! read more

Smoking Goose - Italian sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The staff was very helpful. A great section of products. A great selection of items. It's worth the trip!

Always a surprise selection of goods. Prices are not much lower than chain-stores, but it used to be much lower. Deli meat pricing is still great. read more

Came to your store for sandwiches. While one sandwich was good the tuna was not. My guest was sick several hours after eating. Called your store that day and felt whoever took my call had no interest in what I had to say. Several days later I pulled out the pigs ear I had purchased for my dog and it was moldy. read more

Smoking Goose - Dog treat/pig ear - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I ordered a whole smoked white fish and I was very disappointed in how it arrived and that it had been frozen before shipping. The package arrived with the bottom almost soaked through and the fish was waterlogged, just being wrapped in paper and plastic wrap. Because the fish was Frozen, the meat was mushy and stringy and pretty inedible. I emailed the company and told him the problem hoping that I would get a refund. Haven't heard from the company so I decided to write a review read more

Not only do they make the meats in house, but they also offer artisanal foods from mostly local vendors and a few unusual products from farther aways. You can usually find everything here to make a killer charcuterie board or a fancy dinner... You can stop by for lunch and have them make you one of their yummy sandwiches. You can even order catering... or bulk orders if you are in the food industry... or order on line... or take food related classes... BUT, what I want to review is the tours they offer nowadays. I found out that they now offer tours on select Saturdays. It did cost roughly $20, but it is so worth it. First off you get to suit up... yep, smock, hair net, beard net if applicable (my 3 chin whiskers did not warrant that fortunately) and shoe covers. Making everyone look equally dorky... selfie time... The guide talks a bit about the business in general and then we are off to discover the salami making process... actually all their smoked meats... You will see and smell the meats in various stages, yes smell... some good, some not so much We hear a bit about the history of the company, the processes, the warehousing, the mail order, the store... This tour is very informative. After the tour and after shedding your fashionable attire everyone gathered in the employee breakroom to sample some of the things we had seen on the tour. She explained each item on our little plates. Then we were offered packages of smoked meats to take home with us, along with postcards, buttons and stickers. Even better, we received a store discount for all of our purchases. I so highly recommend this taking this tour. It is a truly unique thing to do here in Indy and a must for every foodie. read more

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Needed to find some mortadella and the only spot with what I specifically wanted available immediately was sSmoking Goose. Just what I needed and a helpful, friendly staff who was curious about my sudden need. Explained it was for a sandwich in Argentina Anthony Bourdain claimed was his favorite. Picked up some provolone as well, happy to get some naturally smoked vs chemically. Been a while since I shopped there, won't that mistake again. read more

This place is kind of tucked away on a side street in a residential area. The day I was there I had the place to myself, and that was fine by me, it allowed me to take my time and get a good look at all the products. I ended up with a few condiments not made by them but also a package of bacon and capicola which were. I found the bacon to be of good quality, very meaty and had a good flavor, but it also was way too salty for my liking. Did i just get an off batch? Or is that how it normally is? Because if it is the latter, then I probably wont buy that again. The capicola was much better, had a spicy bite and was great on my sandwich. Service was blandly professional, I was greeted and asked if I was looking for anything in particular, and when I said no, I was left alone which was great. I did not know they served sandwiches until I read about it here, which is a shame because i most definitely would have bought one had I known. All in all a cute shop. I will try other products for sure next time I am in the area. read more

We love visiting Smoking Goose for their sandwich of the week, and usually pick up various LOCAL, or gourmet ingredients that help us to elevate our home creations. The service is always amazing, the ambiance is inviting, Smokey, and informative. Definitely a go to. read more

Oh my bejesus! It's all true! Considering the current number of reviews (81), this could be the most undiscovered, uncharted, and under patronized sandwich shop in Indy. Finally, I ordered the muffuletta, and it did not disappoint. The absolute closest I have found in Indy that screams NOLA. No knock on the SG mothership, but you can't make a muffuletta without a sesame bun/bread, and the addition of craft smoked ham crushes anything I have had in Indiana Highly recommend this place! (Side note, I got carry out, fancy plate and table not included ) read more

Smoking Goose - Muffuletta - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What can i say about Smoking Goose that hasn't already been said...nothing, because they are amazing! Not only a staple to the neighborhood but also to the city as a whole. Supporting local farmers and providing wonderful food in the process. I was here two months ago while i was still vegan and they have an amazing vegan sandwich from the restaurant side. Came back last week now not currently vegan and got some of the best quality (local) meat in town. Quick Notes - Amazing staff!! Friendly, Knowledgeable and Genuinely good people - Awesome locally raised meats - Great cured meats selection - High quality fish selection - Wonderful local plant produce - Amazing selection of local condiments, snacks and small accessories. - Delicious local bread If you are from out of town you must stop in once to this Indy staple. Yes they are more expensive than the grocery store, get over it. You are supporting local small businesses and farmers by shopping here. read more

What a place! I stumbled upon it a little over a year ago when I was looking for some guanciale to try to make my own carbonara, and it was the only place in town to find some- and only 15 minutes away! I didn't go back for a while, until I was seriously craving some duck breast. And guess who had it- on sale!! It was saffron-something and was a dream. I went back for more, and since then have brought my young son with me when I have to go. Anything spruce-related in terms of salami is my kryptonite- the spruce and candy is phenomenal. The staff is always kind and funny with my young son (he was described by a staffer as "a ray of sunshine," which warmed my heart because he can be very energetic and take up little spaces quickly), and they've earned a customer for life. I still have loads of things to try, but trust, I will get there! 5/5, 10/10, would recommend! Shop here, and if it is out of budget in these trying times, something is always on sale- and worth it!! read more

Love how helpful this staff is with gift giving. Even when purchasing for myself they made great suggestions. I find their products all over the place and still love going into their store front. They do bacon really well and their wall of dried meats are extremely flavorful. This truly can be a one stop shop for charcuterie board ingredients. read more

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Smoking Goose is like a specialty shop in Paris- like it isn't trying to be a grocery store but it has so many different wonderful things. While I wish they were more grocery minded a la goose the market it is much more spacious and there is so much to choose from. Like others have said, the staff are especially wonderful at helping you pick out what you need or just being patient as you hem and haw. It is a bit on the pricier side but you are getting really quality items including a lot of local gems that are hard to buy outside of the farmers market. I always grab the jowel bacon as a gift, I highly recommend stopping by. read more

Small and full of options for lunch. Came with a group and they easily accomidated us for lunch. read more

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I have eaited entirely too long to come here. I was the first customer in the door on a Saturday morning and was greated warmly and asked if they could help. I told them it was my first time and the manager said well let me show you behind the scenes. So I went back and checked out their aging room and saw their industrial bacon smoker!! This was a great way to start my weekend! I took full advantage of their freezer sale. A small box cost $50 and the large box is $85. I was able to fit $100 worth of meat and truffle duck butter into my small box. Just make sure it closes all the way and you can pack whatever you want from the freezer. Highly highly recommend this place!! read more

Smoking Goose - Meat case - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

There's so many unique items here. They have everything you would need to create the ultimate charcuterie board - quality meats, cheeses, pickled items, spreads, crackers, and spreads. Their display case of pickled and marinated items is so unique. The little tiny red peppers and the marinated mushrooms are favorites. The employees are so friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions and make recommendations. They have a menu board where you can also order a selection of charcuterie items they put together for you. It's great coming here because there's always a new find waiting to be discovered. read more

Ordered their natural corned beef (no nitrates or nitrites, fully cooked) -- so hard to find! It was the Best. Corned. Beef. Ever. Seriously. It sold out from the service I was using (green bean delivery), so I found them online. They have utterly mouth-watering gourmet foods of a wide variety -- and they're local! I just got a giant smoked ham... can't wait to taste it this Sunday! (Along with all the dips, spreads, confits, terrines, and gourmet cheeses and salumi I got...) Oh. And the strawberry sumac smoked bass. OMG. Meat candy. I love this place. read more

Smoking Goose is a local meat shop that also partners with local Indiana farmers and vendors. Between smoked meats and fish to local honey, there are a ton of local food products available for purchase. There is also a small discount freezer section, where you can save 30-50%. Several times a year, there host tasting events where some of the vendors have samples available to try out their products. Samples are always very generous and it is always great to get to meet the owners of these small local businesses. Definitely a great spot to look for gifts for a foodie! read more

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I first tried Smoking Goose at a Yelp event. My boyfriend and I enjoyed it so much that we decided to buy the Rust Belt Saucisson for two of our family members for Christmas. It was a hit! I wanted to buy some for a thank you gift for another family member and I just happened to see the meat sale on Do317's website. Staff was friendly and helpful. They alerted the line of people when certain meats were getting low. They offered to help people get their items quicker. The line was really not bad for the sale. Another customer said the line goes down the street in the summer, but he said he doesn't mind with Flat12 being across the street! This is a cool grouping of businesses on Dorman Street. So far we've only tried the Rust Belt Saucisson and the Tasso. Loved the Rust Belt Saucisson. I don't know much about the Tasso's cut of meat. The flavoring was amazing, but for my own preference I probably won't buy it again. It seems to be a fattier cut. The packaging suggests it for jambalaya, soups and similar recipes. We ate it as is so maybe that's part of the issue too. Update: I cooked the Tasso again as leftovers for breakfast in place of bacon and it was much better when cooked the second time. The fat cooked down a bit this way. read more

Smoking Goose - We couldn't resist the sale! Another customer said they have a sale about once a month. - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So the Smoking Goose Facebook page popped up on my page so I gave them a call just for info. Turns out they have a public market store as well as their wholesale business. The best about this is they also have a deli counter with limited sandwiches featuring their meats etc. I walked in and was greeted very pleasantly by a man named Nolan. I explained it was my first time and which sandwich did he recommend. He said the Italian or the 3 little pigs. I have a weakness for Italian sandwiches and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!! Capocollo,mortadella, provolone Bavarian mustard, arugula and pickles red onions and I added some soppressata on a toasted baguette!!!! Amazing! Nolan was so knowledgeable about all the products I inquired about and gave me a sample of duck prosciutto! Heavenly! I did purchase some wild boar salame, uncured pork loin with black pepper paprika and garlic, and some gin and beet cured salmon lox spread ! Looks like a little charcuterie is in store for dinner! DEFINITELY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT ASK FOR NOLAN...HE'S A ROCK STAR!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Smoking Goose. My brother introduced me to them around 11 years ago and it is a favorite spot for me to hit when I come back home to Indianapolis. I am getting I to the hobby of creating my own charcuterie and had some questions about the craft. I stopped by and spoke with the manager and she spent an hour with me showing me around and answering as many questions as she could. The owner happened to walk by and she grabbed him and he spent about 20 minutes answering the technical questions she could not. Not only is their meats fantastic but everyone I spoke with were genuinely nice people. I cannot think of any business that I would be willing to spend my money with for cured meats that Smoking Goose. You will not be disappointed with their products. read more

Everything is so good here!!! My husband and I are hooked! The salami is out of this world, best we've ever had!

Great place to find high quality interesting meats and other various products. I purchased pig and fig terrine, duck prosciutto, wagyu bologna, and nduja sausage. Everything has been incredible and it has been fun to find new dishes / incorporate the various products into my meals this week. They also have cheeses, jams, spreads, pickled items, and other local products. It would be a great place to put together a charcuterie board that will wow any guests. The staff was really nice and welcoming. There is lotssss of parking as they have a lot just north of their building. Before you shop you can check out their neighbors Rad Brewing and King Dough for pizza and beers! read more

Decent selection of cured meats, pantry treats, cheeses and sando toppings. The retail space isn't as elegant or inviting as the near-North location, and the selection is a bit more limited (like, where's my duck fat cooking spray, y'all?) but there's plenty of space to improved. Service was friendly and helpful, but not quick. They also offer a selection of made to order sandwiches, where again I have to say good, but why not as great as Goose the Market? I'd like a Batali in my hood too please. I'll definitely keep coming and hope Smoking Goose reaches the dizzy heights Goose the Market indulges us in. read more

Found this place searching for Capocollo in the Indianapolis area, they make their own and their own Mortadella The downsides: it's not the whole muscle meat that you would be used to in capocollo. it's more of chunks that I have been formed together. It does have all the correct seasonings, it does have the correct textures, but it is also pre-packaged rather than you being able to have it sliced for you at a deli counter and the vacuum packed packages do not allow the meat to separate easily The positives: the spices are pretty spot on as long as you were looking for the sweet Capocollo and not the spicy. The Mortadelo was very true to the traditional sense of the meat. As long as you go in expecting everything to be prepackaged and pre-portioned the smoked meats, smoked fish, various cheeses are a nice find for the area read more

3 stars for the product but one star for the service. Popped in the smoking goose today while in Indianapolis for the weekend. Everything that they offer is good. However, i had a sought after salami selection in my basket while at the store. In fact, the cashier commented on how good it was and that's why they charge more for it. After browsing for additional product, when I approached the cash register, she commented she couldn't sell it to me. Evidently they now had online orders now that exceeded the supply of what was available. So essentially she had to rob my basket so they could fulfill their online orders. What a crock! I could have been in the store well in advance of the online order. So the message I received is our online customers are more important than in-store customers. Shame on you!!! read more

The Smoking Goose is a Dorman Street Gem! I've just recently moved into the neighborhood and I'm so pleased that the Smoking Goose is just down the street. This meatery has so many local options and so many different meat choices. We've tried some chicken sausage and also picked up a pimento cheese dip. Both items were delicious. The staff was so friendly and helpful, they made it easy to navigate the store. We will be frequent shoppers here for sure. read more

I have bought much from the Geese, always surprising me. I applaud the geese for their intuitiveness and inventiveness, and always freshness. I do, however, take a step back with some of their items, too inventive, e.g., the wagyu bologna, not a good taste to me and a waste of good beef, but taste is subjective. Sometimes less is better, just plain spices, think old world, but the geese are trying to go overboard sometimes, which is unfortunate as they have all of the means to make exemplary products. Stop with the experimenting. I just received the Tulip Tree cheese, delicious, and I am not a fan of cheddar, also the venison salame, absolutely wonderful. Stick with what you should know, quit inventing, or so I say. There is a reason as to why most charcuterie has lasted through the ages, it was not tried to be reinvented. Perfect yourself, Geese. Having said all of this, and if your sales of all are wonderful, I say, what the hell do I know other than my personal palate. read more

They don't need another 5star review but here ya go. Went in on a weekend when they had samples. It wasn't even fair. Bought everything I sampled and some things I didn't. The Jowl bacon, jalapeno brat and Tri-tip were all smoking awesome. Made the Kolsch brats at home. Delicious. And their sopressetta is always a must on our charcuterie boards. Great service. Don't be deceived by the warehouse look. Go in and see for yourself. Don't miss this place. read more

I've been enjoying their products for years at restaurants around town, and from stores that carry their products. I haven't had the opportunity to visit the store since I know the public hours are somewhat limited. That said enough places carry their bacon and sausages that I've never had a problem finding the products I want. The bacon is amazing. I mean if I'm going to splurge and eat bacon, I want it to be great bacon like this! All of their sausages and salame are wonderful too. I had the chance to try a few new ones at Yelp's Totally Bazaar 2018, and loved them all, but went home with an Alpha Klaus Salame. Again, if I'm going to eat salame, it needs to be great salame like this! Their high-quality products are entirely worth the extra cost! read more

Smoking Goose - One of the great choices at Yelp's Totally Bazaar 2018 - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Smoking Goose is iconic to Indianapolis. It seems like every gourmet restaurant in town carries their products, and their founder, Chris Eley, was ranked as one of Food and Wine's Top 20 Food Artisans of the U.S. within the last year. If you've tasted their traditional or unique salumis, sausages, or meats, then you understand why Smoking Goose stands among the best of the best. All-natural, organic, humane, creative, unbeatable flavors...they are for both the carnivorous eater and the "support local" food snob. Some of my top picks that I've devoured: -Gin and Juice Salame -City Ham -Duck Prosciutto -Lamb Bacon -Kitchen Sink Sausage -Caramel Bacon Cheddar Popcorn (my #01 rival to Garrett's!) Slice it, put it on a sandwich, grill it, top with fig jam or cheese, or just bite a huge chunk of out your sausage stick. No matter how you eat it, you've got yourself an unparalleled stand out. read more

Smoking Goose - Ageing room. - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ever seen a pack of wolves go raid the fridge and freezer? Yep, the hardcore foodies stand there half an hour lining up to grab everything they can set their hands on once a month from the smoking goose when they open to the public. Hell, if the local brewery was open early, I'd go trudge over there to have a beer on their patio. There's even an antique store attached on the other end. It was surprisingly very civilized, no shoving or being trampled by a herd of elephants. Interesting people of all sorts, young, older, and eclectic, formed a neat line to the freestanding sliding door fridge like one would see at a shared work fridge. Now If only the doors didn't shove into each other as people were trying to grab what they want, it'd be more efficient. Anywho, they turned up some rad tunes and opened the garage door for some fresh outside air. As we were about to check out at the register, there were beautiful sampler platters of charcuterie. The soppressata was the bomb. Peppery and savory. 1st time around, we got some cured elk, boar, and a red pork salami. It was only like 30 bucks?! So we lined up a 2nd time, got some fresh sausage *smoked duck, pear, port wine* *fennel* *andouille*. Whoop! $25 and it'll last me awhile. At the register that day, they were selling food tickets to get your sausage dog hot off the grill. We got a turkey beet and veal brat served on Cornerstone's poppy seed buns topped with Fermenti Artisan krauts and Local Folk's Food stone-ground mustand. Next time, we're bringing a huge bag to get some city ham, smoked pork chips, etc. They really got some quality meat here, so stock up every month on some awesome wholesale prices on local meat. read more

Smoking Goose - Turkey beer dawg and veal dog hot off the grill with Fermenti artisan kraut and Local folks food stone ground mustard - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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First time coming here. It's a small place but they've got some amazing dry and cured meats, probably the best in town. Once a month they open the meat locker for a massive sale. I'd suggest going during a sale because otherwise it can be a little pricey. But you do get what you pay for. I'll definitely be coming back next month for their next sale Cooked their Applewood smoked bacon earlier today and it was amazing. Probably some of the best bacon I've ever had read more

Smoking Goose - Waiting in line to grab some meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It's okay. For what it costs, I have very high expectations. I think they could engage their customers a little better.