Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro
Relaxed American cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches & baked goods in a brick-walled space.
Location
3639 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
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What reviewers say
Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro is praised for its delicious, fresh food, friendly staff, and charming downtown Riverside location, though occasional service issues and cleanliness concerns have been n
Themes summarized from customer reviews (sample of 8)
What do customers say about the food quality at Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro?
Multiple customers highlight the food as delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with specific praise for items like the Italian grinder, pasta salad, chocolate ganache croissant, roast beef sandwich, chicken tarragon salad sandwich, winter omelet, breakfast croissant club, bear claw, iced mocha, and iced chai tea latte. One review noted the portions were a bit small for the price, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Source: 7 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)
- Dog-friendly outdoor seating available
- Parking on street with payment required
How is the service and staff at Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro?
Guests often mention the staff as sweet, friendly, and very accommodating. However, one review reported a significant service issue where two sandwiches were forgotten, leading to a frustrating wait. Despite this, the majority of reviews praise the staff's friendliness and attentiveness.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (recurring theme with one conflict)
- Outdoor patio seating available
What are the cleanliness and atmosphere like at Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro?
Several reviewers comment on the cleanliness, with one noting the location wasn't as clean as hoped and another describing it as somewhat hectic behind the counter. The atmosphere is described as charming and relaxing, with mentions of Spanish music and a pleasant patio setting, though one guest found the presence of homeless individuals eating leftovers uncomfortable.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (mixed feedback)
Is Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro dog-friendly?
Yes, the bistro offers dog-friendly outdoor seating, as noted in multiple reviews.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)
What are the parking arrangements at Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro?
Parking is on the street and requires payment, according to one reviewer, but is considered worth it for the quality of the meal.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)
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4.4
★★★★★4.4739 reviews
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- Plus Code
- XJMG+FH Riverside, California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Google Place ID
- ChIJb_ELofqx3IARemfvRvJBx2o
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