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    Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Indoor
    Viviana C.

    Honestly, I have mixed feelings about this place. It's one of those spots where you order and pay first, then sit down and they bring the food to you. I guess I'm just not used to that setup, so it threw me off a bit at first. That being said... the food was actually really good. I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with potatoes, and I loved it. The croissant was perfectly flaky and buttery, which made the whole sandwich even better. My sister ordered a strawberry croissant, and when I tell you it was the best strawberry croissant I've ever had, I am not exaggerating. That croissant personally attacked me with how good it was. Like I wasn't prepared emotionally. For drinks, the orange juice was delicious, but the espresso and iced vanilla latte were a letdown -- my sister and cousin were not impressed at all. The restaurant itself is really cute. They have two all-gender restrooms and an outdoor seating area, which makes sense with their order-first setup. The overall vibe was super chill and peaceful, which I did enjoy.

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    Genesis B.

    I was finally able to come for breakfast! Even at 9am almost 10, there were many customers already inside either eating breakfast and in line. The line was almost out the door! One of the servers offered my friend and I paper menus for breakfast to look at while we were in line. They have omelettes, two eggs any style with your choice of protein, granola, French toast, and bagels. I decided on the two eggs any style with the Simple Simon's Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage. My friend chose the fresh spinach and bacon omelette. Two eggs and omelettes come with fried potatoes and your choice of toast, (toast, rye, sourdough, and whole wheat). I chose sourdough. We did take awhile in line and going slowly. Once we did have our orders taken, our food was ready! Once I was about to pay, it was already ok gen counter. My total was $18 with some change. We took our order to go so we could eat outside. There were still plenty of tables open to dine in if you chose too. My food was good and the sausage was also tasted sweet, cause of the apple. It was good! I'm glad I finally got to come!

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    Jessica M.

    Great food and great service. I love the outdoor seating. The staff were all very nice. The bakery case had so many delicious options it was hard to decide. Everything was very good. Highly recommend

    Nicole S.

    Good food, clean establishment, quick service. Very packed when we came in, a lot of local shops were closed that day so I'm sure this was one reason, I believe the other is because the food and drinks are delicious. Customer service though made you feel like you were bothering them, just the lady up front taking the order and the older man who ignored us when we wanted to ask a question. The young man who you payed with was nice. I wish they had more juices available or had the ability to make them there because I was craving that pineapple juice something fierce. Otherwise the location is great, tons of table options, and the food was good, prices match location so a bit on the higher end.

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    Vanessa C.

    The server saw we were confused when we first walked in and he was very nice and taught us how it works. Order and then sit The strawberry croissant was honestly one of the best things I've ever tasted. The custard was incredible--super smooth and rich--and the strawberries were perfectly sweet. I shared it with the table and everyone loved it. I also had the spinach and bacon omelette, which was very tasty. The provolone cheese was perfectly gooey, the bacon inside was flavorful, and the potatoes on the side were seasoned just right. The fresh-squeezed orange juice definitely tasted fresh--you can tell right away. It was super refreshing and honestly immaculate. The only downside was my espresso oat milk latte. I ordered it iced, but it came out hot. I didn't say anything since I just needed the caffeine, but the taste itself was a bit underwhelming. Overall, the food was amazing and I'd definitely come back--just double-check your drink order!

    Grilled Pastrami & Swiss
    Jeremy S.

    I've been wanting to try this sandwich spot for awhile and glad I did! Came for lunch on a Saturday around noon and the place was a bit busy but had only a short line, I opted for the pastrami sandwich and the no way Jose sandwich and enjoyed both of them! Each sandwich was $16 and comes with a side like potato salad or mixed fruit. The pastrami sandwich was perfect! A good sized sandwich with delicious pastrami and they do their bread really well. It was the right mix of soft, buttery, and crispy and the Dijon sauce that came with it was good too. As for the sides, I'd recommend the mixed fruit, which came with a lot of variety and was really refreshing. The sandwich is a bit pricey but it can easily be shared with another person. Service was solid and the restaurant was clean and had a classic homey feel. This is a great lunch option in downtown!

    Breakfast Croissant Sandwich
    Allyson C.

    It's located in a cute little area in Riverside among several other restaurants and retail shops. Inside, the restaurant has an older style look with tall wooden booths and a lot of dark wood overall. Order at the counter and shimmy down to make your way to the cashier at the other end. Everyone we encountered was friendly, despite some of the other reviews I saw. I ordered one of the breakfast croissant sandwiches and it was delicious. Some reviewers mentioned small portions. I don't know what they ordered, but this was not at all small in my opinion (not sure if my picture will do it justice). All four of us in my group were happy with our orders (another breakfast sandwich, eggs their way and an omelet) and bought oatmeal raisin cookies for the road. They were tasty and probably would have been even better warm. I also had a mocha and it was delightful! I did think it was silly that the gentleman in front of us who wanted to place a large order for lunch was made to come back after 11:00a to place his order. Why not take it and make the food when he needed it? That sounds like a better plan for everyone, but who am I?

    Jan L.

    Just across from Our hotel. A busy place with Basic decor inside. Welcoming and inviting. Walk up to the counter and order your items. Very well organized chef system and ensuring you get your food quickly. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and he the American breakfast. My sandwich was huge and could only finish half. Potato's were so good with a nice crispy crunch. I boxed it up and gave it to a homeless person - since we were visiting. His was very good as well- it was all gone. We will return!

    Isabel S.

    Cute cafe in Downtown Riverside that has tons of fresh baked in house pastries and brunch fare. Rather pricey for breakfast items but they are shareable and pretty good. Breakfast croissant - eggs (any style you choose), sausage, your choice of cheese, mayo, tomato and avocado. Includes a side of home style potatoes. $22 Cowboy cookie - 10/10 - has walnuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips and oats so good and chewy. $4 They have an espresso machine and syrups but no menu for lattes or espresso drinks so I didn't get one.

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    Pamela B.

    As a first time visitor, this DTR spot seems tried & true. I tried it first one afternoon when looking for something sweet. I bought a gorgeous raspberry croissant and a molasses cookie for the next day. Both were what you'd hope and more - the croissant both crisp with the creamiest custard, the cookie crisp, spicy, and chewy - the flavors were full, elevated. It was so tasty, on the last day of my trip I went again to try breakfast. Everything I saw on others' plates said "sign me up!" I have to eat a certain way so I got a simple bagel with scrambled eggs. Both were delicious. The poppy bagel was different from typical east-coast style bagels. This was larger, puffier. Nice and crusty on the outside, light and fluffy in the inside, but held up to the cream cheese. The brick interior is both historic and hip. You stand in line first to order, you find your seat, they bring the food to you. The lines were never-ending on the Saturday I went (9a-10a) - they kept coming but they also kept moving. I had doubts I'd find a seat, but lucked out. At other times I looked up and saw open tables, so they turned over well. The service was above average but not ka-pow. There were no gluten-free options of any baked items - so if I bring my spouse next time, they could only watch ME have yummy pastries, french toast but not enjoy any themselves. not the best food experience to share. Those are the reasons I didn't give 5-stars. It was not bad but not above and beyond either. Not complaints, just facts. The team worked well togetherbehind the counters; everything was served hot and timely. I will definitely return on my next trip to splurge on the french toast. It looked just like my mom used to make. Definitely try Simple Simon's.

    Chocolate expreso flourless cake
    Tim B.

    This place is great and has been a staple in Riverside for over 40 years. Super clean inside, great service, and delicious food. We got the bacon and spinach omelette with the tomatoes inside. It was outstanding and perfectly cooked. It comes with a side of really delicious potatoes. We also got a sweet treat that didn't disappoint - a flourless chocolate expreso heart shaped cake. It was very soft and had an amazing chocolate expreso taste. If you're looking for an overall great eating experience, this is your place.

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    Patricia V.

    While staying at the Mission Inn, I decided to try Simple Simon's for breakfast. The atmosphere was bustling and the initial service was impressively fast and courteous. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once the food arrived. I ordered the French toast ($18), which came as two thick slabs rather than the traditional slices. While the presentation was fine, the flavor was genuinely disappointing--to the point where I couldn't finish it, I took TWO small bites. When I politely raised the issue, the girl that came over hwr demeanor shifted immediately to being rude and dismissive. The manager, Dillon, stepped in. While he remained calm, he refused to offer any solution, stating that because there was "nothing wrong" with the preparation, he wouldn't replace the dish or offer an alternative. It's disappointing that a restaurant at this price point wouldn't prioritize customer satisfaction over the cost of a few slices of bread. Pro tip: Only order something you are 100% sure of, as they do not stand behind their menu if it doesn't meet your taste.

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    Very nice place to eat breakfast. Fast and loved the apple sausage. Scone was super dry, will try something else next time

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    Good food - great pastries - fair prices - clean store - never had a bad experience here

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    Love love love his place. Sandwiches definitely hit! Oooo and the pastries are to die for...can't go wrong visiting Simple Simon's.

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    In the state of California gift cards are not allowed to expire unless you go out of business or change ownership!?

    Thanks for the information, I always really loved SS, which is why this situation has been so disappointing.… Read more

    Are there any vegan breakfast options?

    Very limited options

    Open on New Years?

    They don't open on Nee Years.

    Hi, where is the source of your lamb? Thank you :)

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    Does anyone know when they will start serving breakfast again?

    8:00 Tuesday thru saturday

    Are you guys open on Christmas day?

    They aren't open the Christmas Day. It's holiday season, you gotten to go to your family house and get along with them. Oh yeah, it's also Jesus Christ birthday! Put your faith in the Lord Jesus. 🙏🏻❤️

    My family plan to go there at 8:30AM for breakfast; do they serve their sandwiches /whole menu for breakfast? Because my mom and I are there for the sandwiches---- ;) THANKS!

    Full menu was available at breakfast time when I was there. Enjoy!

    Do you have any Gluten Free options?

    Their bread is made in-house. There is gluten in the air there. They only have one flourless pastry - it's a delicious fudgey cake. They can make anything as a lettuce wrap. The salads are very nutritious and filling (lots of veggies, nuts, you can… Read more

    What vegan options are available?

    I don't have a menu available, but I can give u some suggestions. Excellent selections of soup and bread, fruit, pasta salad, and potato salad. I have tried some of their vegan sandwiches and as usual, excellent. They make their bread on site daily.… Read more

    Do they serve lunch all day or just as soon as breakfast is over?

    Lunch typically starts after 10:30AM. Sometimes they will make cold sandwiches before.

    How late do they serve breakfast/brunch?

    M-F 10:30AM SAT 11:00

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