Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro, nestled in the heart of Riverside, CA. This charming eatery combines the warmth of a classic bakery with the vibrant offerings of a bistro. Their all-day menu showcases a delightful range of beverages, from refreshing San Pellegrino to Rich Pure Leaf Ice Teas, complemented by a scrumptious selection of baked goods.
Experience breakfast like never before with options such as their heavenly Croissant Sandwich, accompanied by homemade Chicken Apple Sausage and perfectly cooked eggs. Patrons rave about the flaky croissants, delectable cheese danishes, and the unforgettable French toast. Each dish reflects a commitment to quality, freshness, and flavor.
With friendly service and reasonable prices, Simple Simon's is the perfect spot for a cozy lunch or a quick breakfast. Whether you're indulging in their pastries or savory sandwiches, you're sure to leave satisfied. The inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal gathering place for family and friends. Don't miss the chance to savor the magic!
All Day Menu - Specialty Sandwiches
Tuna Melt With Swiss
Served on grilled sourdough with swiss cheese; lettuce, tomato and dijon mustard served on the side. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Fish, Dairy, Egg, Gluten
Italian Grinder
Served on focaccia or ciabatta with ham, salami, pesto (contains walnuts), provolone, tomato, lettuce, red pepper, red onion, and a side of oil and vinegar dressing. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Dairy
The Bostonian
Your choice of meat and cheese, served on ciabatta with Russian dressing, coleslaw, lettuce, and tomato. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Croissant Club
Your choice of meat and cheese on a toasted croissant, plus bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Upgrade to Grilled Chicken 3.00. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Avocado, Egg, Dairy, Gluten
Grilled Pastrami & Swiss
Grilled Pastrami served on grilled sourdough with swiss cheese; lettuce, tomato and dijon mustard served on the side. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten
Roasted Lamb
Thinly sliced leg of lamb served on focaccia with pickled fennel, feta, provolone, roasted red peppers, red onion, and baba ghanoush spread. Your choice of side salad. ALLERGENS: Eggplant, Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Chicken Apple Sausage
Our homemade Chicken Apple Sausage served on toasted focaccia with aged gruyere, red peppers, lettuce, tomato, dijon mustard, and grilled onions with a side of raspberry dressing. Add gorgonzola and pecans 1.50 ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Loaded Smokey
Gruyere, smoked mozzarella, feta, and fontina cheeses on olive oil grilled sourdough with tomato, sweet onions, bacon, avocado and arugula. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten
Cold Focaccia
Served on focaccia with turkey, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, pesto (contains walnuts) and mayonnaise. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Gluten, Eggs, Dairy
The Grumps Lunch
Our Grilled Pastrami and Swiss served on rye bread with the addition of grilled onions and coleslaw. Served with lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing, and dijon mustard on the side. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
BLTA
Bacon, lettuce, arugula, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough. Your choice of side.
BLAATT
Bacon, lettuce, avocado, arugula, tomato, turkey and mayonnaise served on toasted sourdough. Upgrade to Grilled Chicken 3.00. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Avocado, Gluten, Egg
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
Served on toasted sourdough with provolone, parmesan, tomato, romaine, pesto (contains walnuts) and caesar dressing. Upgrade to olive bread 1.00. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Dairy, Gluten, Anchovies, Eggs
Coca Cola
12oz.
Perrier Mineral Water
16.9 Oz.
San Pellegrino - Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)
11.15oz.
Can Diet Coke
Pure Leaf Ice Sweet Tea
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Can Coke
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
12.7oz.
San Pellegrino - Limonata (Lemon)
11.15oz.
Pure Leaf Ice Tea Unsweetened
Martinelli's 100% Apple Juice
10oz.
San Pellegrino - Aranciata (Orange)
11.15oz.
Jarritos Pineapple Soda
12.5oz.
Jarritos Mandarin
All Day Menu - Cans & Bottled Drinks
All Day Menu - Classic Sandwiches
Tuna Sandwich
Choose half or whole sandwich: served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red onion, and dijon or yellow mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side salad. ALLERGENS: Fish, Gluten, Egg
Italian Dry Salami Sandwich
Choose half or whole sandwich; served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red onion, and Yellow or Dijon Mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Eggs
Ham Sandwich
Choose half or whole sandwich: served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red Onion, and Yellow or Dijon Mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Eggs
Roast Beef Sandwich
Choose half or whole sandwich: served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red onion, and dijon or yellow mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side salad. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Egg
Chicken Tarragon Salad Sandwich
(Contains pecans) Choose half or whole sandwich: served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red onion, and dijon or yellow mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side. ALLERGENS: Pecans, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Turkey Sandwich
Choose half or whole sandwich: served with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Red onion, and dijon or yellow mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side salad. ALLERGENS: Gluten, Egg
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
(Contains walnuts) Choose half or whole sandwich: served with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. Red onion, and yellow mustard or dijon mustard available by request. Your choice of bread and side. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Vegan Sandwich
Your choice of bread served with avocado, pecans, cilantro, marinated tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, red onions, red peppers, arugula, and dijon mustard. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Pecans, Mushroom, Avocado, Gluten
Vegetarian Sandwich
Your choice of bread served with Swiss, Cheddar, and Provolone cheeses, along with avocado, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, red onion, lettuce, tomato and dill spread. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Avocado, Gluten
Gina's Vegetarian Sandwich
Our vegetarian sandwich served on your choice of grilled bread with pesto (contains walnuts). Regular vegetarian ingredients: Swiss, Cheddar and Provolone cheeses, avocado, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, red onion, lettuce, tomato and dill spread. Your choice of side. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Avocado, Dairy, Gluten
Smokey Grilled Cheese
Vegetarian. Served on grilled sourdough using olive oil, with Gruyere, smokey Mozzarella, Feta and Fontina cheeses with tomato and sweet onions. Your choice of side salad.
All Day Menu - Vegetarian & Vegan Sandwiches
All Day Menu - Soup & Chili
Deluxe Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Vegetarian. With avocado, tomato, red onion, Cheddar. crouton, sour cream and cilantro. Served with cornbread.
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Vegetarian. With sour cream and cilantro. Served with cornbread. See A La Carte Menu for bulk pricing.
Tomato Soup
Comes with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Your choice of bread. See A La Carte Menu for bulk pricing.
Chicken Curry Plate
(contains walnuts) Our Chicken Curry Salad served on a bed of lettuce with a side of vegetables and dill dip, a side of fresh fruit, and your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, gorgonzola, red pepper, purple cabbage, red onion, carrots, tomatoes, and black olives, served on a bed of mixed spring greens. Your choice of dressing and bread. ALLERGENS: Avocado, Egg, Dairy, Gluten
Chicken Tarragon Plate
(contains pecans) Our Chicken Tarragon Salad served on a bed of lettuce with a side of raw vegetables and dill dip, a side of fresh fruit, and your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Pecans, Dairy, Egg, Gluten
Susie's Salad
Grilled chicken, gorgonzola, parmesan, toasted pecans, red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, purple cabbage, and carrots, served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Comes with Bleu cheese and oil vinegar dressings. Your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Pecans, Dairy, Gluten
Fresh Fruit Only Plate
Two rings of grapefruit, grapes, oranges and strawberries served on a bed of lettuce with your choice of bread. *SEASONAL FRUIT, MAY VARY. ALLERGENS: Gluten
Tuna Salad Plate
Our Tuna Salad served on a bed of lettuce with a side of raw vegetables and dill dip, a side of fresh fruit, and your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black olives and Caesar dressing. Your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Anchovies, Egg, Dairy, Gluten
Raw Vegetables And Dip Plate
Includes an arrangement of raw carrots, cucumber, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper and homemade dill dip. Your choice of side bread. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten
Winter Salad
Gorgonzola, toasted pecans, apples, strawberries, and red peppers served on a bed of lettuce with a raspberry vinaigrette and your choice of bread. ALLERGIES: Pecans, Dairy, Gluten
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken, homemade croutons, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black olives, and Caesar dressing served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Your choice of bread. ALLERGENS: Anchovy, Egg, Dairy, Gluten
All Day Menu - Salads & Salad Plates
All Day Menu - Pastries
Bagel And Cream Cheese
Poppyseed bagel with a side of cream cheese
Homemade Granola
*Contains Sunflower seeds, honey, and nuts
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Hearts
Cheese Danish
Carrot Cake Slice
*Contains walnuts and Pineapple
Blueberry Lemon Scone
Christmas Cookie
Chocolate chips, currants, coconut and walnuts.
Lemon Cheesecake Square
*Contains walnuts
Pecan Sticky Buns
*Contains pecans
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Chocolate Pecan Bar
Homemade pecan bar dipped and drizzled with chocolate.
Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookie
*Contains Walnuts
Peanut Butter Ganache
Peanut butter cookie topped with chocolate ganache
Boysenberry Pie Slice
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Raspberry Shortbread Heart Cookie
Two layers of homemade shortbread with a raspberry jam center.
Chocolate Croissant
Pumpkin Pie Slice
Day & Night Cookie
Sourdough Croutons
Sunburst
(*Contains almond) Mixed berries and an almond pastry cream baked between sheets of pie pastry and dusted with powdered sugar. ALLERGENS: Almond, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Apple Pie Slice
Peanut Butter Cookie
Spice Cloud
fluffy cloud-like muffin coated with cinnamon sugar
Princess Cake Slice
(contains almond) Layered cake filled with a fresh whipped cream frosting, almond marzipan, fondant, raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries ALLERGENS: Almond, Egg, Milk, Gluten
Bear Claw
*Contains almonds and walnuts
Pecan Bar
Shortbread
Molasses Cookie
Chocolate Nut Bomb
*Contains Walnuts and Pecans
Super Fudgey Brownies
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
Choose pint (16oz.) or quart (32oz.). Served with sour cream and cilantro on the side. Note: Bread not included with a la carte orders
Potato Salad
Classic mustard based potato salad. Choose between side order, pint (16oz.) or quart (32oz.) ALLERGENS: Egg
Pasta Salad
Tri-color garden rotini pasta tossed with an Italian style dressing, cheese, bell peppers, carrots, and olives. Choose side order, pint (16oz.), or quart (32oz.) ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten
Tomato Basil Soup
Choose pint (16oz) or quart (32oz) option. Comes with Parmesan Cheese and fresh basil on the side. NOTE: Bread not included with a la carte orders. ALLERGENS: Dairy
Raw Veggies And Dip
Mixed raw vegetables; includes cucumber, cauliflower, carrots, cherry tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with a side of homemade dill dip. ALLERGENS: Dairy
Deli Potato Salad
'Baked Potato' style potato salad; contains cheddar cheese, green onions, and applewood smoked bacon. ALLERGENS: Dairy
Fresh Fruit
Grapefruit, cantaloupe, oranges, and strawberries. *Seasonal fruit
All Day Menu - A La Carte Lunch Items
All Day Menu - Bread
Focaccia Bread
Sour Dough Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Croissants
Kalamata Olive Bread
Rye Bread
Two-Eggs Any Style
Two eggs cooked any style, served with fried potatoes and your choice of toast.
Two-Eggs With Ham
Two eggs cooked any style, served with ham, fried potatoes, and your choice of toast.
Two-Eggs With Applewood Smoked Bacon
Two eggs cooked any style, served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, fried potatoes and your choice of toast.
Two-Eggs With Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage
Two eggs cooked any style, served with Simple Simon's Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage, fried potatoes, and your choice of toast.
Breakfast Menu - Two-Egg Breakfasts
Breakfast Menu - Omelettes
Mushroom And Chicken Apple Sausage Omelette
Three-egg omelette filled with Simple Simon's Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, and swiss cheese. Served with fried potatoes and your choice of toast. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Winter Omelette
(contains pecans) Three egg omelette filled with gorgonzola cheese, toasted pecans, sauteed apples, and grilled onions. Served with fried potatoes and your choice of toast. ALLERGENS: Pecans, Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Fresh Spinach And Bacon Omelette
Three-egg omelette filled with fresh spinach, tomatoes, basil, applewood smoked bacon, and provolone cheese. Served with fried potatoes and your choice of toast. ALLERGENS: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Vegetarian Omelette
Three-egg omelette filled with sauteed mushrooms, red peppers, onions, fresh spinach, avocado, and your choice of cheddar, swiss, or provolone cheese. Served with fried potatoes and your choice of toast. ALLERGENS: Avocado, Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Coca Cola
12oz.
Perrier Mineral Water
16.9 Oz.
San Pellegrino - Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)
11.15oz.
Can Diet Coke
Pure Leaf Ice Sweet Tea
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Can Coke
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
12.7oz.
San Pellegrino - Limonata (Lemon)
11.15oz.
Pure Leaf Ice Tea Unsweetened
Martinelli's 100% Apple Juice
10oz.
San Pellegrino - Aranciata (Orange)
11.15oz.
Jarritos Pineapple Soda
12.5oz.
Jarritos Mandarin
Breakfast Menu - Cans & Bottled Drinks
Breakfast Menu - Camille's Crepes
Camille's Crepes
(contains hazelnut) Two rolls filled with nutella, bananas, and strawberries. Topped with fresh whipped cream, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup. ALLERGENS: Hazelnut, Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
French Toast
Made with two slices of our sourdough bread, served topped with powdered sugar, house syrup, and butter. Add Applewood Smoked Bacon, ham, or our Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage. Berry topping available. ALLERGENS: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten, Honey
Challah French Toast
French Toast made with four slices of our fluffy homemade Challah bread, served topped with powdered sugar, house syrup, and butter. Add Applewood Smoked Bacon, ham, or our Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage. Berry topping available. ALLERGENS: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Breakfast Menu - French Toast & Challah French Toast
Breakfast Menu - Granola Breakfasts
Granola With Fresh Fruit And Yogurt
(contains nuts) Simple Simon's homemade granola served with vanilla Greek yogurt, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and drizzled with honey. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Sunflower seeds, Honey, Dairy
Granola With Fresh Fruit And Milk
(contains nuts) Simple Simon's homemade granola, served with fresh bananas, strawberries, and your choice of whole, almond, or oat milk. ALLERGENS: Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Sunflower seeds, Honey
Bagel And Cream Cheese
Poppyseed bagel with a side of cream cheese
Homemade Granola
*Contains Sunflower seeds, honey, and nuts
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Hearts
Cheese Danish
Carrot Cake Slice
*Contains walnuts and Pineapple
Blueberry Lemon Scone
Christmas Cookie
Chocolate chips, currants, coconut and walnuts.
Lemon Cheesecake Square
*Contains walnuts
Pecan Sticky Buns
*Contains pecans
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Chocolate Pecan Bar
Homemade pecan bar dipped and drizzled with chocolate.
Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookie
*Contains Walnuts
Peanut Butter Ganache
Peanut butter cookie topped with chocolate ganache
Boysenberry Pie Slice
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Raspberry Shortbread Heart Cookie
Two layers of homemade shortbread with a raspberry jam center.
Chocolate Croissant
Pumpkin Pie Slice
Day & Night Cookie
Sourdough Croutons
Sunburst
(*Contains almond) Mixed berries and an almond pastry cream baked between sheets of pie pastry and dusted with powdered sugar. ALLERGENS: Almond, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Apple Pie Slice
Peanut Butter Cookie
Spice Cloud
fluffy cloud-like muffin coated with cinnamon sugar
Princess Cake Slice
(contains almond) Layered cake filled with a fresh whipped cream frosting, almond marzipan, fondant, raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries ALLERGENS: Almond, Egg, Milk, Gluten
Bear Claw
*Contains almonds and walnuts
Pecan Bar
Shortbread
Molasses Cookie
Chocolate Nut Bomb
*Contains Walnuts and Pecans
Super Fudgey Brownies
Breakfast Menu - Pastries
Breakfast Menu - A La Carte Breakfast Items
Side Of Two Eggs
Two eggs cooked any style
Side Of Ham
Side Of Applewood Smoked Bacon
Three slices of Applewood smoked bacon
Breakfast Croissant Club
A breakfast-version of our Croissant Club sandwich served with fried potatoes, two eggs cooked any style, our Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage, mayonnaise, tomatoes, avocado, and your choice of swiss, cheddar, or provolone cheese. ALLERGENS: Avocado, Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Breakfast Menu - Breakfast Croissant Club
Breakfast Menu - Poppyseed Bagel & Cream Cheese
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Poppyseed bagel served with cream cheese.