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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best sandwich shops we've ever enjoyed! The grilled chicken sandwich with pesto is fantastic, as is the gazpacho. The salads are fantastic, as are the baked goods. You will love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I die for the pasta salad! It's a party in my mouth and I love it. In all seriousness, Simple Simon's is great. I've been going there for a few years now, and just discovered that there is a back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. One of my favorite places to take people who are visiting Riverside. Never had anything I didn't like here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow do I miss this place...On my list of places to eat on my trip back to Riverside next week. I can't believe people have had issues with this place. The food is amazing...I always opt for the Vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is one of Riverside's gems. Unfortunately Riverside doesn't have very many restaurants that are not franchised. Like has been said tons of times their employees aren't the friendliest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! A bit ion the expensive side but still worth it. Located next to the Mission Inn, and in a great building. Lots of choices and Veg. options. A Riverside, must try.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What attracts me to Simple Simon's is the area and the old building. It sits across the main walkway that connects the Mission Inn Hotel and some other artsy shops in the area. We're kinda starved for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple Simon's vs. Jammin' Bread- Looking for a good vegetarian sandwich?I wish I could tell you I'm a docile Brontosaurus who grazes only on the succulent greens of nature, but I'd be lying. However...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta salad was a pasta salad... nothing special, sorry! I got the croissant club with turkey. Croissant was too hard and overall the sandwich was kind of tasteless. How is it possible a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is just a fabulous sandwich shop! Great variety of sandwiches, soups and desserts. I loved the taste of my hot focaccia sandwich, pasta salad and black bean soup!! They were phenomenal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sandwiches, great pasta salad, amazing pastries. The place gets crowded so bring a friend and snatch a table. Or go sit outside. There's a patio in the back, but there has been construction...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, healthy, hippy servers, super yummy bread, and fast service! I love their homemade whole wheat bread wit a chicken salad.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try the Olive bread. Love it. If you're there and you see their carrot cake, buy it.The Sandwiches are all good, bread is wonderful and the desserts, well, they speak for themselves. If...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't yelped this place yet! I love love LOVE the veggie on sourdough here. SO good. I crave it fairly often. Although that is the only sandwich I've gotten on the menu in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of pricey but the food is fresh. Fresh squeezed orange juice is always nice with breakfast and their berry pie is honestly the best pie I have ever had in my life. The location is nice too, right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy, now this is a great place for above average sandwiches. It's been years since I found this little gem right by the Mission Inn when I was a student at UCR. This place has genuine, fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Simple Simon's anytime I'm awake before the rush. Their breakfast is great! I usually get 2 poached eggs and their famous chicken apple sausage, which comes with fruit, home fries and toast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many qualities about this restaurant that make it so charming!! Located next to the historic Mission Inn Hotel, its in the heart of downtown Riverside. The have outdoor seating in a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG OMG OMG... everytime i eat here, i always take a bite of my food and shut my eyes for exactly two seconds and say OH MY GAAAAAAAWD. See when i was introduced to Simple Simon's, I was still a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Simple Simon's. Have been going there since they were in their OLD SMALL place a few doors down. Their staff have always been helpful and hip...their bread can't be beat and their Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to school around here for 4 years and never once did I visit Simple Simon's. Only after graduating did I try this place out. This sandwich shop is in the middle of downtown Riverside. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Their sandwiches are okay, but that's about it. Their desserts fall short of a good pasty and their lemon meringue tart, with it's torched meringue top is an abomination. Simple Simon's could also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had Simple Simon's for the first time two weeks ago and have been craving it since. It's a great place to eat if you're near the Mission Inn or even in Riverside. It's kind of a bummer they're not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lunched at Simple Simon's at least wkly back in the '80s. It's every bit as good now. This is one of those places that you really want to re-visit each time you're back in your home town.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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I love coming here, I always have the grilled marinated chicken breast sandwich. It has a wonderful pesto on it that makes it absolutely heaven!. I wish they were open on sundays!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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This place is wonderful! They have the best low-fat herb dressing! It is yummy! Sandwiches are wonderful too, as is all the bakery items. A must try!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice already. Its a short walk from my office, but not so pleasant in the Riverside heat...what a work out! Anyway, the pastrami sandwich (toasted and with swiss) is probably one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
More than 10 years after leaving Riverside for OC, Simple Simon's still has one awesome sandwich. Fresh bread, quality ingredients, and tasty combinations still make for gastrointestinal happiness....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the lamb sandwich here.It was... average. The decor was alright, the service was simple, and the food was overpriced.I might come back here for the novelty factory, but no special trips out here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Wonderful Excellent Try the grilled marinated checken breast sammy. YUM! While the line may be out the door on some days, it is definately worth the wait. Quality food and quality ingredient.s
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Good: Service- Deli style, Good Price and Excellent Quality. Bad: It's popular so there's a little wait. Improvements: Open sundays and evenings!.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Good: Service- Deli style, Good Price and Excellent Quality. Bad: It's popular so there's a little w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dad and bf recommended this place after eating there back in June... it's about a 10 minute walk from my work, so I decided to check it out with a vegetarian co-worker. We both ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After being told we had a good 2 hour lunch break from Jury Duty, I quickly jumped up to head outside to take the opportunity to explore my favorite part of Downtown Riverside during the regular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After many recent disappointing trips to Simple Simon's, today, it will finally end.The owners husband has recently ruined many of our past visits with his rude behavior and unwillingness to give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple Simon's is walking distance from my work. You would think it would be a quick bite...but the line is OUTRAGEOUS. And rightfully so, the sandwiches are great. The price isn't so bad if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not easy to find very many places worth eating in Riverside so when I heard about this place, I gave it a shot. It's cute, comfortable, and quick to say the least. I had the marinated chicken sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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This restaurant does make you feel like you are eating healthy. It's a BIG improvement on Subway. However, the lines are long at peak hours. Another great sandwich shop in Riverside is On The Corner Sandwich...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their chicken sandwich is anything but simple. i could never grill chicken that way - soo juicy and flavorful. but to, what always makes a sandwich is their bread. They have this olive bread, with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my mom loves this joint, thusly we ate here a lot when i was still on the west coast. they always had pretty adorable worker bees, too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you remember the friends episode where Joey, Ross, and Chandler are in a ride-a-long and the police car backfires? Joey ends up diving to save his sandwich from the so called bullet. I've always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have this cookie... it's called the Christmas cookie... So good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sandwich shops in Riverside hands down. They freshly make everything. Try to come on Wednesdays, their french onion soup is amazing! Everything is good, and come lunch time there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A leisurely Saturday lunch at Simple Simon's is one of my favorite things to do in the IE. (Especially if it's finished off with one of their amazing cookies). If it's winter and cool, order the vege...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for brunch. Maybe after i have one of their supposed great sandwiches, I'll bump it up to 4 stars.The brunch was good, and nice selection of sweets.I will always withhold at least...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was okay. It's good cafe food.But I always came here for the sweets. Their cakes were delicious, and somehow I always bought one, for no special occasion, just being a total glutton. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I was doing "My Time" @ UCR, I stumbled upon this small sandwich shop that made the greatest sandwiches ever. EVERYTHING is made fresh and from scratch. The sandwiches are decent sized with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell from the line out the door, this is one of THE better places to eat in Riverside, especially downtown Riverside. I've been here for breakfast and lunch. Its a tiny place, don't expect to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dependable sandwiches. One of the best in Riverside. Try taking an early or late lunch to avoid the rush.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Relatively limited breakfast and baked goods menu (just one kind of bagel?) and no credit cards left me unimpressed. $9 eggs and sausage were just ok.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly one of the best American deli sandwiches places in Socal. Keep in mind, best American deli sandwich. I didn't say best sandwich because I don't think there could ever be such a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Except, the line is always super duper long and out the door. Therefore, I don't come here anymore as much. I would rather sit down and be served. I do miss the yummy sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating Simple Simons since the mid 80's and I have still not found a suitable replacement. Not just fresh bread, but GOOD bread, is at the heart of a good sandwich and this is what Simple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a good sandwich in Riverside, try Simple Simon. But stop changing the menu!!! damnit. Everytime I got a new favorite, they removed it and added a new one. lol figures. But overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe i've been ruined by all the real sanwicheries (not a word) in the bay area, or maybe it's the fact i expected too much because of all the rave reviews but to me, simple simon simply sucks. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the rare occasions that I am in Riverside for brunch or lunch, I stop by Simple Simon's. The owners Susie and Mark, have one of the best bakeries and cafes anywhere. (Her sister CeeAnn owns Mrs....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great spot for breakfast and lunch. Very charming and excellent baked goods.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Enjoyed everytime I had breakfast here. The food is excellent, the staff not unfriendly (wish they were friendlier). It does not see to be open for breakfast on all days. Would like to go there again and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
simple simon's is good stuff. Good ambience and great sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Everything I've ordered has been good. As one reviewer mentioned they are a little bit like the soup nazi. During lunch time the lines are long so they want to keep it moving quickly....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fucking fantastic gormet sandwichs. If you go here around lunch time, expect a line and a wait, they are in demand.not open on Sundays
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my heavens please try this place if you're ever in downtown riverside!great baked goods from the bread for the sandwiches to the cookies and pastries. make sure to avoid that lunch rush and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at this restaurant since I was a kid. Their cookies and breads are the best! Plus, they get exta points for selling Orangina. The only problem with Simple Simon's is their crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. It's really the best food around. Their sandwiches are phenomenal, and their sides are amazing. If you live in the area, do yourself a favor and go there....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast stop as well as a popular lunch place. Excellent sandwiches an a casual, funky place - outdoor table in a great setting next to the Mission Inn as well. Be warned through - there are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Riverside classic. You must eat here if you are stopping by Riverside. The best sandwiches in town and the best pasta salad. The desserts are great and so is the breakfast. The home made apple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I go here if I'm in the mood for a great sandwich and I've got a lot of time. The ingredients are fresh and you can tell. It feels like you are eating healthy, even if you're not. They definitely have their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This area of Riverside is so nice, especially on our warm summer days. The sandwhiches are so good and it is a simple setup where you give your order then by the time you reach the cashier it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located across the Main Street Pedestrian Mall from the historic Mission Inn in downtown Riverside, Simple Simon's has been a fixture for over 23 years; offering a variety of delicious sandwiches,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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This bakery is always packed with customers. They offer items for all. Fresh baked everything. My favorite lunch is the Tuna plate with vegetables and fruit. All cut up daily and with a side of fresh sourdough...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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this cozy little corner shop has food to die for. The food hits the spot with the delicious recipes created by the owner and employees. Its a clean and comfortable place to take lunch at while at work...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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This is place good because the food is varied, from sandwiches and soup, to salads andbaked goods. All their bread is baked fresh, and they have a wide selection of desserts and treats. They also se...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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The only upside I found to jury duty was the long lunches I got to spend at Simple Simon's. My personal favorite was a roasted vegetable sandwich drizzled with balsamic vinegar. I also really like the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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This place packs up during lunch hour and rightfully so. The food is varied, from sandwiches and soup, to salads and fabulous baked goods. All their bread is baked fresh, and they have a wide select...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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