Simple Simons Bakery & Bistro - Riverside (CA)

5 /5 Amara Jones-Myers: The food was delicious and very fresh! The portions were great and a really good price. We had the chocolate ganache croissant, roast beef sandwich with fresh fruit, chicken tarragon salad sandwich with pasta salad, and a fruit tart. The staff were sweet, friendly, and very accommodating!

3 /5 Christina G: I spent the day in downtown and my chat gpt recommended this bakery for brunch. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it in time for the breakfast menu (ends at 11am) as intended, but wanted to try it regardless based on the reviews. When we walked in, we must have looked confused because there was a young man sweeping the floor that was very specific about where we need to stand in line, as he pointed with his broom to mark the spot. A bit odd! It’s somewhat of a small location and it wasn’t as clean as we hoped it would be. It wasn’t too hectic behind the counter, yet nobody really took the time to acknowledged us. We ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and the Cobb salad - both were underwhelming. It took quite sometimes for the order to come out and it was just … okay. Portions are a little small for the pricing. The salad had an excess of ingredients, straying away from a classic Cobb, so it didn’t really have the taste I was expecting. Glad we tried it, but not sure I would recommend.

5 /5 Wandering in Paradise: Delicious breakfast at Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro in downtown Riverside! We were really impressed with the food, loved how the winter omelet has the apple, pecans, and grilled onions, was a unique combination not often seen. The breakfast croissant club was also great, the sausage in it tasted so fresh and yummy. We enjoyed the bear claw, as well as the iced mocha and iced chai tea latte. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Dog friendly outdoor seating. Recommend!

5 /5 Rosa Orozco: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 I had breakfast at Simple Simon’s and it was great! The food was delicious and served fresh. I sat outside on the patio, which was nice, although a few homeless people came by and ate leftover food from tables — it made the experience a bit uncomfortable. On the positive side, there was someone singing Spanish music, and it really added a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Overall, a good breakfast spot with tasty food and pleasant vibes.

5 /5 Vanessa Lizarraga: Simple Simon’s gets a solid 5 out of 5 in my book! From the vanilla latte to the bakery and breakfast omelets and croissants, everything is absolutely delicious. You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu—everything I’ve tried has been fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Parking is on the street and does require payment, but it’s worth it. The area also has a lot of charm, with nearby shops including a lovely antique store that’s fun to explore after your meal. I also had the princess cake and a fruit tart from the bakery—both were outstanding! No complaints at all. This is definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to