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A friend suggested we check out this place in Lake Geneva. They serve locally sourced food and have a very unique menu. They serve many gluten free/vegan and vegetarian items.. My friend had the roasted turkey and Brussel sprout hash which she loved and I had the simple pancakes. We were both very pleased with our meals. Server was lovely and the dining room was clean and very vibrant. Parking is available but is metered and in my opinion expensive. Not the restaurants fault at all as it is a city ordinance. $4.00 for parking and please pay it as the city patrols often and you will get a ticket.
We had gone into simple cafe for breakfast. We tried their apple crumble french toast, simple breakfast sandwich and Eggs Benedict. Their breakfast items are fantastic. Had also picked out a carrot cake from the adjoining bakery/market. Quick service and the cafe has a pretty big seating area. This cafe was a good find on our trip to Lake Geneva.
Very cozy cute resturant ! Healthy eating Vegan options The mashed potato omelet was delicious first time having something like that! The servers are friendly and helpful! Cute town. Pay the box parking on the street! Patio seating is available. Ask the hostess !
Ideal spot if you're gluten free for breakfast! I had the quinoa and corn fritters which was gluten free and it was delicious. There was a good variety of options to meet my various dietary restrictions since I also don't eat red meat or dairy. The service was so friendly and prompt! Also the prices were excellent and overall a great spot to enjoy breakfast. We did have to pay to park on a Friday but were able to get a spot out front.
We stopped on a Sunday in the late morning. It was very busy. We waited about 20 minutes for a table, which wasn't terrible. I ordered the mushroom omelette and my sister had the turkey hash. The mushroom omelette was average not really anything to write home about in my opinion. My sister said the turkey hash was very good. We both had the homemade sourdough for toast and we were not impressed. The taste was good, but it was so hard. It was like eating a crouton, it seemed like it was sitting underneath a warmer for too long. The wait to get our food was quite long, but it was a Sunday so tried to be patient. Overall, we were a bit disappointed because people talked it up to be the best breakfast in town. It was good, but average good.
Stopped by in Sunday morning at 11 AM and they were busy! We only had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for a table. It was tight inside. They have seating that is kind of cramped but not too bad (more for the servers than the diners). The menu is full of interesting choices! Our server was very friendly, and our food came out quick. I had the mashed potato omelette. The hollandaise sauce was probably the best part. Otherwise it was very mild flavors. The pancakes, however - wow! They were perfect! Fluffy, light and delicious. We didn't realize the bakery was not part of the café. It's actually accessed via a separate entrance in the front of the building.
It's hipper than Vickie's Cafe (just across the street), but 2x the cost, and the patio doesn't justify such because during most of the off-season there's only 'indoor' seating is offered (and there's just not enough tables). Also, the lack of this interior design's sound absorption panels (nonesuch are in the ceiling as is normal for empty concrete floors and undecorated walls), and is horrendous. IT'S SO ANNOYINGLY LOUD that an LG-vacation-good-providing-poppa has to turn down his hearing aid to avoid cacophonous feedback noise, and even then he can't hear his grandkids talking. SAW THIS HAPPEN YEAR-AFTER-YEAR. Bad ambient echoing noises aside, the place is being set-up by hiring cheap, min-wage, inexperienced teens and mostly struggling immigrants. It's also SLOWLY FALLING IN TO DISREPAIR (see photos). Food is fine, but only egg, flour, onion, pork back fat, and gobs of cheese mostly (and bit-o-veg, but unintentionally uninteresting farm-fresh-local produce for generic breakfast faire)... p Plus, the bakery (outside of true European boulangeries, Simple Bakery is mostly sugar, processed seed oil fats (not butter, tallow, or olive), and non-organic, GMO grains, with inexpensive flour/yeast combos and ¢80 ingredients with a HUGE $8 price tag (why not $3-4?). Some tourists deal with 1). high prices for breakfast/lunch basics 2). noisy dining, and 3). rough exterior decor/dining room wear-down issues for basic upkeep.
Decided to come to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a quick b-day getaway. On our last day there, I saw this place on Yelp and the food looked good so decided to try them on 12/1/24, a lazy cold Sunday morning. I was a little nervous because many of the reviews talked about having to wait awhile to be seated. We lucked up, this wasn't our situation as they seated us right away. It was packed in there. We got to sit by the window which was the perfect spot. At the particular time we got there, we didn't have to pay the metered parking which was sweet but please, make sure you check if you happen to park in those spaces to make sure you don't get a ticket. Our female waitress was wonderful - friendly, kind and very attentive. We didn't have to wait long for our food. Breakfast is served all day which I love places that do. Our food was delicious! Everything was fresh! Pancakes were so yummy and yes, they were just as good, buttery and fluffy as my picture shows! Homemade chicken sausage was really good. The red potatoes I really liked - they sauteed it with green onions which really gave it a good flavor (I want to try this at home and see if I can come close to how theirs were). The eggs get a paragraph all to themselves. My God! Those were the best eggs I have had in my life, do you hear me? They had to have just gotten those from a chicken - even the orangish-yellowish coloring of the eggs were different. I wanted to order more eggs but I couldn't fit it anywhere in my belly - I was too full :( I really enjoyed my meal and hubby did too as he had the Korean BBQ Breakfast Bowl. Both of our plates were clean when we finished. I definitely want to return here. They have a bakery next door should you want to treat yourself to a sweet. Simple Cafe, there is nothing Simple about you! Thank you for adding to our wonderful trip to Lake Geneva. A++++ all around in our books! Thanks so much!
Visiting Lake Geneva with some relatives and stopped in here. For a party of 7 at noon on a Sunday we waited maybe 20-25 minutes. I got the Kimchi Pimento burger and it was delicious. My relatives say the breakfast tacos were also yummy. Their menu looked delicious and if I could've I would've tried more. It had a moderate noise level and some fruit flies were hovering around but overall a very nice lunch place! Our waitress was lovely too!
So, so good! My kids and I went in for brunch. It is a very cute cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the eggs Benedict, simple breakfast sandwich, and eggs sardou. Everything was absolutely delicious! We will definitely go back again.
1 month ago
Years later and I'm still mourning the loss of the Milwaukee location! So much so that we will truly go out of our way to come here when in the area. Their farm-to-table menu options never fail. Ever dish is fresh and so yummy!! The service is always friendly. The atmosphere is always bright and welcoming. On our recent visit I got the turkey hash and I couldn't put my fork down, despite getting full. Packed with roasted turkey, onions, grilled zucchini, spinach, basil pesto (!!!), toms, gruyere cheese and corn. A pile of scrambled eggs on top. Serving of their classic potatoes. Oh and their freshly baked sourdough omg. Even their orange juice is amazing. No doubt fresh-squeezed and just so refreshing. Can you tell I loved it? We will be back! read more
This is a new favorite spot and I can't wait to go back. Food was so fresh tasting. Place is colorful and hopping. I ordered chicken sausage with my egg platter. They were out, so i had the smoked chicken instead (sounded weird to me for breakfast), but WOW! it was fantastic! Next time I'm trying the chilaquiles. read more
29 days ago
Food is excellent and the service has always been great. Usually come to Lake Geneva once a year and the shopping and food never disappoint. Seasonal dishes too and if you can get the mashed potato omelette, I highly recommend it! read more
A friend suggested we check out this place in Lake Geneva. They serve locally sourced food and have a very unique menu. They serve many gluten free/vegan and vegetarian items.. My friend had the roasted turkey and Brussel sprout hash which she loved and I had the simple pancakes. We were both very pleased with our meals. Server was lovely and the dining room was clean and very vibrant. Parking is available but is metered and in my opinion expensive. Not the restaurants fault at all as it is a city ordinance. $4.00 for parking and please pay it as the city patrols often and you will get a ticket. read more
1 year ago
We had gone into simple cafe for breakfast. We tried their apple crumble french toast, simple breakfast sandwich and Eggs Benedict. Their breakfast items are fantastic. Had also picked out a carrot cake from the adjoining bakery/market. Quick service and the cafe has a pretty big seating area. This cafe was a good find on our trip to Lake Geneva. read more
Very cozy cute resturant ! Healthy eating Vegan options The mashed potato omelet was delicious first time having something like that! The servers are friendly and helpful! Cute town. Pay the box parking on the street! Patio seating is available. Ask the hostess ! read more
2 months ago
Ideal spot if you're gluten free for breakfast! I had the quinoa and corn fritters which was gluten free and it was delicious. There was a good variety of options to meet my various dietary restrictions since I also don't eat red meat or dairy. The service was so friendly and prompt! Also the prices were excellent and overall a great spot to enjoy breakfast. We did have to pay to park on a Friday but were able to get a spot out front. read more
We stopped on a Sunday in the late morning. It was very busy. We waited about 20 minutes for a table, which wasn't terrible. I ordered the mushroom omelette and my sister had the turkey hash. The mushroom omelette was average not really anything to write home about in my opinion. My sister said the turkey hash was very good. We both had the homemade sourdough for toast and we were not impressed. The taste was good, but it was so hard. It was like eating a crouton, it seemed like it was sitting underneath a warmer for too long. The wait to get our food was quite long, but it was a Sunday so tried to be patient. Overall, we were a bit disappointed because people talked it up to be the best breakfast in town. It was good, but average good. read more
3 months ago
Stopped by in Sunday morning at 11 AM and they were busy! We only had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for a table. It was tight inside. They have seating that is kind of cramped but not too bad (more for the servers than the diners). The menu is full of interesting choices! Our server was very friendly, and our food came out quick. I had the mashed potato omelette. The hollandaise sauce was probably the best part. Otherwise it was very mild flavors. The pancakes, however - wow! They were perfect! Fluffy, light and delicious. We didn't realize the bakery was not part of the café. It's actually accessed via a separate entrance in the front of the building. read more
1 year ago
It's hipper than Vickie's Cafe (just across the street), but 2x the cost, and the patio doesn't justify such because during most of the off-season there's only 'indoor' seating is offered (and there's just not enough tables). Also, the lack of this interior design's sound absorption panels (nonesuch are in the ceiling as is normal for empty concrete floors and undecorated walls), and is horrendous. IT'S SO ANNOYINGLY LOUD that an LG-vacation-good-providing-poppa has to turn down his hearing aid to avoid cacophonous feedback noise, and even then he can't hear his grandkids talking. SAW THIS HAPPEN YEAR-AFTER-YEAR. Bad ambient echoing noises aside, the place is being set-up by hiring cheap, min-wage, inexperienced teens and mostly struggling immigrants. It's also SLOWLY FALLING IN TO DISREPAIR (see photos). Food is fine, but only egg, flour, onion, pork back fat, and gobs of cheese mostly (and bit-o-veg, but unintentionally uninteresting farm-fresh-local produce for generic breakfast faire)... p Plus, the bakery (outside of true European boulangeries, Simple Bakery is mostly sugar, processed seed oil fats (not butter, tallow, or olive), and non-organic, GMO grains, with inexpensive flour/yeast combos and ¢80 ingredients with a HUGE $8 price tag (why not $3-4?). Some tourists deal with 1). high prices for breakfast/lunch basics 2). noisy dining, and 3). rough exterior decor/dining room wear-down issues for basic upkeep. read more
2 years ago
Decided to come to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for a quick b-day getaway. On our last day there, I saw this place on Yelp and the food looked good so decided to try them on 12/1/24, a lazy cold Sunday morning. I was a little nervous because many of the reviews talked about having to wait awhile to be seated. We lucked up, this wasn't our situation as they seated us right away. It was packed in there. We got to sit by the window which was the perfect spot. At the particular time we got there, we didn't have to pay the metered parking which was sweet but please, make sure you check if you happen to park in those spaces to make sure you don't get a ticket. Our female waitress was wonderful - friendly, kind and very attentive. We didn't have to wait long for our food. Breakfast is served all day which I love places that do. Our food was delicious! Everything was fresh! Pancakes were so yummy and yes, they were just as good, buttery and fluffy as my picture shows! Homemade chicken sausage was really good. The red potatoes I really liked - they sauteed it with green onions which really gave it a good flavor (I want to try this at home and see if I can come close to how theirs were). The eggs get a paragraph all to themselves. My God! Those were the best eggs I have had in my life, do you hear me? They had to have just gotten those from a chicken - even the orangish-yellowish coloring of the eggs were different. I wanted to order more eggs but I couldn't fit it anywhere in my belly - I was too full :( I really enjoyed my meal and hubby did too as he had the Korean BBQ Breakfast Bowl. Both of our plates were clean when we finished. I definitely want to return here. They have a bakery next door should you want to treat yourself to a sweet. Simple Cafe, there is nothing Simple about you! Thank you for adding to our wonderful trip to Lake Geneva. A++++ all around in our books! Thanks so much! read more
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Visiting Lake Geneva with some relatives and stopped in here. For a party of 7 at noon on a Sunday we waited maybe 20-25 minutes. I got the Kimchi Pimento burger and it was delicious. My relatives say the breakfast tacos were also yummy. Their menu looked delicious and if I could've I would've tried more. It had a moderate noise level and some fruit flies were hovering around but overall a very nice lunch place! Our waitress was lovely too! read more
So, so good! My kids and I went in for brunch. It is a very cute cafe, with indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the eggs Benedict, simple breakfast sandwich, and eggs sardou. Everything was absolutely delicious! We will definitely go back again. read more
3 months ago
I've been coming here for years and think it is the best brunch spot in LG! Definitely prepare for a wait though. On my most recent visit, we seemed to wait forever to be seated, even though we saw tons of open tables. The food is mainly farm to table and very fresh. I tried the chilaquiles for the first time and they were on the spicy side but still very tasty. Some of my favorites are the Korean bbq bowl, pumpkin pancakes, and corned beef hash, but you really can't go wrong with anything. If you can't get a table, definitely head to the attached bakery next door for an almond croissant. read more
4 months ago
This is a pretty good breakfast place! We went there for a family breakfast before heading back to Chicago. And it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and fast, the food was tasty and on point. Nothing that's going to blow you away but what they do is quality. I got the eggs Benedict and I enjoyed it. If I lived in this town or came through again, definitely would stop by. read more
This restaurant was highly recommended to us for our weekend visit to Lake Geneva. We put our name in and grabbed coffee and a pastry at their sister bakery next door. It was the perfect treat while we waited for our table. We waited about 20 minutes on a Saturday morning. The restaurant is painted with bright colors and the vibe is lively. We had the chilaquiles and the breakfast tacos which were both delicious, had lots of flavor and were good portions. There are so many other dishes I wanted to try to on the menu, so we will definitely be back on our next visit to Lake Geneva! read more
1 year ago
We had an excellent breakfast at Simple Cafe. The food, service and patio view were fantastic. We ordered the asparagus Benedict, Apple French toast and kids eggs/pancakes. Everything was perfect. Our waitress was very kind and the food came out quickly. We highly recommend stopping by! read more
2 years ago
The tofu scramble was really good and packed with fresh veggies. They give you a ton of potatoes and the service is nice and quick. read more
2 years ago
Came in for a weekend brunch/lunch. This place can get busy and we had a 40 minute wait for a table. This has a relaxed ambiance and was good for a family (we had a 2 and 4 year old). There are lots of good options on the menu. Pancakes are nice a fluffy. The chicken and corn omelette had really good flavor as does the quinoa corn fritters. read more
1 year ago
If you're staying in Lake Geneva, this cute and colorfully bright brunch spot is a must. The vibrant colors off the walls decor this joint and it screams eat here. We visited here on Memorial Day weekend and we were pleasantly surprised that we were seated right away. We were a party of 5 so we thought the wait would be a while...to our surprise it wasn't. We were seated and greeted immediately by our server, Brooke. She is amazing...so attentive and friendly. She checked on us at the right times and got us what we needed. We all ordered their coffee (Collectivo) which was pretty amazing. Love the Collectivo brand so we were happy they served it. The majority of the table got simple eggs but I ventured out and tried their Korean BBQ chicken breakfast bowl. Perfect timing for brunch. I can't wait to try more of the food from this joint upon our next visit read more
Updating my review to remind everyone Simple is great as always - Kimchi Reuben is new to the menu and absolutely amazing. Korean BBQ bowl is perfect as always. Spicy giardiniera focaccia made me regret not buying more because I ate the whole thing on my drive back home, and the carrot cake cupcake was the perfect treat for later! Service also continues to be stellar - I had called a few days before Easter to verify they'd be open so I could come with my family and dog. I assumed the patio would be open given the weather, but it wasn't. However, the staff accommodated us by serving us outside with take out containers which was super kind and required them to go out of the way to check on us. Enjoyed my visit and would recommend to anyone as always!! read more
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Clean bright and sunny. I had an excellent vegan burger . The more I ate the better it tasted. Was most likely healthier then the other contender mashed potato omelette . Megan was our server very sweet , every buddy was very nice . Tried the Ruben Kim chi burger. Was pretty good. read more
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