Smoking Goose

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.

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.

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 muchWe 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.

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 )

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 breadIf 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.

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.

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 tochoose 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.

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!!!

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.

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