Unlike a sand witch, a sandwich doesn't have the power to turn men into sand and sand into poisoned glass. Let a sandwich cast a devastating spell on hunger pangs with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of sandwiches, soups, salads, and more for dine-in or carryout at Midday Deli & Catering, located on the south side of 86th Street.

The family-owned eatery's menu features deli fare and spoonable nourishment made from scratch daily. The grilled triple-cheese sandwich ($5.60), paired with a cup of savory tomato basil soup ($2.50), squelches hunger pangs and ably defeats malevolent ice knives and snowmen. Homemade soups, which vary daily, include split pea, chicken chili (available every day), loaded potato, and chicken enchilada. Midday allows diners to be the earl of their own destiny with a create-your-own-sandwich option ($3.20 for half, $4.80 for whole), with fixings including turkey pastrami, roast beef, chicken salad, and ham, all available on traditional bread or in a stylish, new-age wrap. The chicken taco salad ($5.99), chef salad ($6.89), and half size salad ($3.19) are available for those on the lookout for something lighter, and chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin, and white-chocolate macadamia cookies ($0.55 each or three for $1.39) are available for those in search of edible, oversized shirt buttons.

Midday Deli & Catering prides itself on being an enticing destination for groups of sandwich-cravers who also happen to be friends. The laid-back, clean atmosphere, along with the helpful staff, creates an ideal escape location for weekday lunches with coworkers or alleged family members. Call ahead to find out the soup offerings of the day.

Reviews

Midday Deli & Catering was named a top-five sandwich shop in Indianapolis in 2007, 2008, and 2009 by CityVoter and WRTV's A-List. More than 280 CityVoters provide positive recommendations, with a five-star average rating:

• Great variety of soups and sandwiches, price is fantastic and the food is wonderful!! – Kelly B.
• Food is delicious, unique sandwiches and fresh! Staff is always friendly, service is F-A-S-T! – Mary C.
• They have the best egg salad in town. Great soups as well. I also love that they have Ginger Ale on their soda machine, you don't see that very often any more. – indyamy