I have unfortunately overlooked this place as a truly great spot for a good quality breakfast or lunch. For some reason having been only once before it hasn't been on my radar. That's now changed. Coming for breakfast after a meeting I found the atmosphere cozy and inviting. Located in one of the oldest, if not THE oldest, buildings in Lincoln it has a certain charm to it. Quickly greeted with a smile and seated, a menu came right away. There are quite a number of choices and many are standard breakfast fare with some unique standouts too. I opted for Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes with sausage. Of course coffee too. Staff is very friendly, courteous and very engaging. You can tell this is a family type establishment where people care and work hard for a good experience and meal. So, the pancakes were awesome! The flavors melted so well together and along with the sausage, a bit of butter and maple syrup, I was a happy camper. It came with two eggs I had 'over easy' and were equally well prepared. Coffee was good and got refills. My dining companion had the French Toast and enjoyed it too. They mentioned being closed for a period during the holidays into the beginning of January so check the opening times. This is a charming, satisfying place and I am definitely going back. read more

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I recently tried Simply Pleasures and had a bit of a mixed experience. The club sandwich was absolutely amazing, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together. It's definitely something I would order again. However, I was pretty disappointed with the fruit that came with it. The portion was extremely smal. It looked like the fruit was only about a quarter to maybe half of what I expected. For the price and overall presentation, I expected a more reasonable serving. Overall, the food quality was great, but the portion size of the sides could definitely be improved. read more

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Simple Pleasures is my favorite breakfast/lunch spot in Lincoln. It is like Cheers where everyone knows your name. Super friendly and food is delicious. Some of my favorites are chorizo breakfast burrito; blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes and cannoli oatmeal. Bonus is the yummy Mexican mocha (hot or cold). Service is great! If you want a taste of downtown Lincoln, this is a must try...enjoy! read more

They have the best burgers ever. This was my favorite burger and the flavor is amazing. I love the staff conscientious and great service. This place is so clean. They are friendly and the place has good food. Highly recommended. read more

What a great, small town feel full of regulars and visitors and simple, tasty, fresh food. I had an omelette, potatoes and bread. Normally I smother my meals in ketchup or sauce to add flavor but I didn't have to. It was scrumptious right from the kitchen! The staff was super friendly and great at what they do. What a gem of an experience. read more

Simple Pleasures Restaurant - Omelette, potatoes, sourdough bread, iced tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, California

Such a cute, hometown feel little place. Right when we walked in I felt welcomed and could tell that there were lots of regulars that loved this place as well. My husband and I came in on a week day with our 2 toddlers. Luckily there was a table in the back and they have high chairs as well. Here's what we ordered: Vanilla latte w/almond milk: absolutely delicious and much needed pick me up Avocado toast: was good, not my favorite because it had orange zest and lots of sirracha. But still not bad. Steak and eggs: my husband loved it, well seasoned and cooked perfectly Kids pancake breakfast: inhaled by the kids so high points as well We will definitely be back, and be recommending it to anyone that is looking for a Lincoln staple. read more

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We've been coming here for over twenty years and it's always sssooo good! Unfortunately, I posted my review under their catering page on Yelp many moons ago and now there's the listing for their restaurant. We always come for lunch and the Grass Root's sandwich is so darn good, we're all hooked! We've tried almost every sandwich here and they're all winners! They have the best homemade soups, sandwiches and fresh baked desserts. They recently started opening on the weekends too so that's a dream come true! Highly recommend you try Simple Pleasures, you'll be hooked! read more

Simple Pleasures Restaurant - Grass Roots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, California

Do not get the BIG BIRD! Veggie delight sandwich was great. So we tried the Big BIRD. The mayo was only in the center of bread & just a small amount. A thin round cranberry that came from a can. There was maybe 2 oz of tukey. I small peice of lettuce. SP If you want to thrive, find good knowledgeable sandwich makers. Please! I was excited to think there is a healthy sandwich shop in town. We will order the Veggie Delight, it was made perfect. At least it was the first time. Hopefull read more

This was a solid spot we ate for lunch yesterday in downtown Lincoln. Pretty cool location that seems it has been here for years that has seating inside and outside in the back. Service was a 5 star for sure and everyone that works here was super friendly and nice as well as very attentive. Food was also very solid. It wasn't over the top but what we ordered was executed and done very well. My salad that I had was the nutty Irishmen which was mixed greens, feta cheese, candied pecans and dried cranberries with added chicken. My wife had a BLT with added turkey. Both were very good and would for sure go back and try some of their other selections. Plus next time I would save room for some of their homemade desserts or pastry selections. read more

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Good service and atmosphere. Food was very good. I had the breakfast omelette and other food items over the last year and found them to be very tasty. Parking is a bit of a challenge sometimes. Staff is great, family owned. I recommend them high read more

This cafe has a very inviting, casual and homey atmosphere. We have been there several times and had breakfast and lunch menu items. Which all were outstanding. One morning I had the fresh "Blueberry and Ricotta Cheese Pancakes" absolutely outstanding and then the next time I had the 5th Avenue Burger** 1/2lb burger made with a blend of ground brisket & ground chuck topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & thousand island dressing on a toasted bun. All I can say it was amazing very tasty and juicy, absolutely the best burger I have ever had. From the casual atmosphere and a very attentive wait staff we will be coming back more often. We are so glade to have this restaurant in downtown Lincoln read more

After getting off a late-night shift at Beale Air Force Base, I was starving. A quick Google search led me to Simple Pleasures, and I'm so glad it did. When I arrived, I was greeted with huge smiles--even at 7:00 in the morning! The service was impeccable, and the food was even better. It was the perfect way to end a long night and head home for some well-deserved sleep. I 100% recommend this spot for all your breakfast needs! read more

So we were greeted immediately; told we could sit anywhere we like. Nice! Our server delivered our coffee and asked if we were ready to order.... I said I had a question. I asked which is more popular, the ricotta and berry pancakes with sausage or the biscuits and gravy. She said hold on, I'll be right back. The server disappeared momentarily and returned with a sample of gravy! Wow! What service. The gravy was good, but since I tried it I decided to go with the pancakes... As we waited we soaked up the old fashioned feel and ambiance of the place and enjoyed looking at the artwork that adorned the walls, which by the way is for sale. Breakfast was BOMB! Those ricotta berry cakes were awesome. The coffee was hot and tasty. The service was great! Overall, all I can say is that I highly recommend this place!!! read more

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Went for the first time today.Breakfast was so delicious and service was great.Will return soon and enjoy another meal very soon.

Good food,good people,good music! Excellent food and service. Quaint ambience. The best breakfast in Lincoln.

Had some out of town guests who discovered Simple Pleasures while wandering around downtown Lincoln. They came back raving about the freshness and tastiness of their lunch. They liked it so much they returned twice more during their short visit. We figured we should go see what they were talking about. Went for lunch and were immediately greeted by a friendly young lady. The menu offered a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. We each chose to go with a 1/2 soup and sandwich combo. Both 1/2 sandwiches were enough on their own and my 1/2 belt was on fresh wheat bread. The soup was a spicy Mexican tortilla soup which was both delicious and filling. To add a little crunch they served it with tortilla chips on the side. Prices were reasonable, the service was friendly and attentive. Needless to say this is now going to be a regular choice for us. read more

Never disappoints! Love their chef and tuna salads, and their veggie sandwich is great too. Plan to try the 5th avenue burger soon, as I went to 5th avenue when I was younger. The restaurant is so cozy and gives you that friendly quaint feel. The owner is always there and kind and personable. read more

Ok last time, had the steak salad. Steak was actually rare like I asked for. 9 out of 10 places can't seem to do that. Today for me it was omelette with potatoes. My wife had veggie sandwich with potato salad. The sandwich was SUPER fresh. Sprouts were so good she said. Potato salad was extremely good. They actually sell it by the GALLON. Or quarter. We learned it from the owner who stopped by to say hello. Ok, the omelette is "pick three items and your cheese. Want more stuff, .50 each per item. Holy moly I hit the mother lode. Ham, mushrooms and Swiss. Everything was actually cooked. Not every place knows how to do that. The potatoes were a melody of small colored potatoes, cut in half and diced red peppers and onions plus spices. Oh my goodness, what goodness. The owner showed us where all the seating was and they try hard to recognize people and make them feel like family. Two waitresses, Kelly and Isabella recognized us after coming just once previously. Knew where we sat. Mind blown. Taste buds delighted. Wallet treated kindly. 5 stars not enough to recognize this place. Now my ABSOLUTE favorite breakfast/lunch place this side of San Francisco. It may not look like all that from the outside. It's all that and then some. read more

Great food, wonderful service, people are so friendly. I highly recommend it. I like the nutty, Irishman salad and the taco salad.

Always good. Never disappoints when we come here. The place is always clean, the service is always excellent and always a homey and friendly vibe. The apple pie is the best. Coffee is good. We love the breakfasts we've tried thus far. We have not had a chance to try a lot of their lunches yet, but the one sandwich and salad I've tried so far was delicious. We've also spoken to the owner a couple of times, and she is also just as attentive as her staff. Can't say enough good things about this place. Come out and support your local business. read more

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It's in old town with angled parking at the door. The taco salad and the burger ordered well done (came medium, red in the center) tastes good. The coffee was sent back. read more

This was the second time I've eaten here and although I have great experiences with the service and love that the restaurant sits right in the heart of Lincoln, I just wish the food was better. Breakfast was disappointing but they do a better job with lunch. read more

Deliciousnesssss! We tried the club, hamburger, and a salad. Everything is super fresh and cooked to perfection. This is a wonderful establishment that treats their customers like family. The salads are amazing, lots of texture and homemade dressings! It is also in the cutest part of Lincoln. read more

I went here for lunch with a friend and I will definitely be back. I ordered an iced coffee which was delicious and I ordered a sandwich, and fries. I was going to order the half sandwich and soup but they were already sold out of soup which is a good sign that this place is good. My sandwich was oven roasted Turkey, bacon, cheese and the toppings. The sandwich was so big I only ate half. The fries were hot and fresh and yummy! They were so good I forgot to snap a photo. I was too full to order dessert but the pies looked so good! read more

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Amazing food and service! The cheeseburger is absolutely delicious and so is their potato salad! Try their brownies too. Such a nice spot and all the staff is friendly and super sweet! read more

I ate here today for the first time. The service was absolutely top notch. The food was incredible. And that rhubarb berry pie...it was one of the best pies I've ever tasted. I don't know what took me so long but I'm so grateful to have finally found my way through your door. This place is a jewel. read more

Fantastic place. Met up with friend for breakfast and service was great and wasn't felt rushed at all. Thank you for first time visit. Will be back read more

I ordered the High Roller sandwich. It tasted strange so I opened it and found the inside bread was completely burnt. This was an obvious attempt to deceive me by putting both burnt pieces inside. To be fair, the server did give me a 25% discount but that hardly makes up for the lack of integrity. read more

Simple Pleasures Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln, California

Had half sandwich and salad. So delicious! I didn't think a sandwich could be so good. I ordered pig in a garden; so crunchy and fresh. Had the pumpkin dessert. Heavenly! I can't brag about your cafe enough. Going to come back soon . read more

I just want to start out by saying staff was so incredibly nice, nothing negative to say there, however, I can say we were a bit disappointed with the food, we got a steak sandwich and avocado toast with a side of potato's, there was a piece of hair in the avocado toast, the steak sandwich was 95% fat, I had to take the steak out and cut all the fat off and was left with a small piece of meat for a huge piece of bread. My dog enjoyed it though. Again nice staff but not sure if we would come back. read more

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I really like this place. Nice area of town, great food, great services and reasonable prices. I ordered the "Missy Melt" half sandwich with soup and salad extras. The total price was about $15.00 which was excellent. It had a stack of thinly sliced ham and turkey that was about an inch and a quarter thick. The salad was quite large and the soup was clam chowder (Friday). One of the best places in Lincoln to eat in my opinion. read more

Heard good things about the steak sandwich, but wasn't too impressed /: the lemon square was decent at best. My husband enjoyed his sandwich and I did too! Very flavorful. Maybe it was just an off day? I'd love to support this business as it's so cute inside and the staff was very sweet, but our meal just missed the mark. read more

Nice little sandwich shop in downtown Lincoln. Not many tables inside but there are patio tables out back. We prefer those, weather permitting. read more

My husband enjoyed the half sandwich and soup combo. And I enjoyed the chicken salad. The food is fresh and made to order. They have daily soup specials and we will be back soon. read more

Good food and service with reasonable prices. Have had lunch there twice and they are very consistent!

I love this little cafe! Today instead of getting my favorite turkey with cranberry sandwich, I ordered the most delicious peach tea with a piece of berry pie! Yummy! Hit the spot! read more

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Canoli oatmeal was tremendous, and the apple walnut pie was delicious! I have been here twice; it's clean and has a pleasant atmosphere! The service was good. I will go again. read more

Their food is their food is the best, always fresh & tasty. We frequently eat & do takeout also.

I had lunch here today. The steak sandwich with a side of potato salad was delicious! The 8 ounce rib eye steak portion was incredibly generous and so tender. Very tasty potato salad. And I ended my lunch with a piece of their famous Caramel Apple Walnut Pie. Oh my goodnes...DELICIOUS! I'll be back! read more

My wife and I dropped in for lunch, and only had a limited time. We arrived at 12:13pm, and were seated and placed our order by 12:21pm. The place was busy, but still had empty tables. We sat and waited, and waited, and waited. Our server was not really attentive, and never came to update us or anything. He brought our drinks and ignored us for 30 minutes. I had to be back at work at 1pm. The food finally arrived at 12:54pm. That's right, it took 33 minutes to get our food. As soon as the food arrived, We asked for the check and boxes for our food so we could leave. The woman, who was very nice, told us that in the future, we could call ahead to order. This was our first time eating there, so we didn't know it would take so long to get our food. Unfortunately, there will not be a future visit. As for the food, I ordered a turkey club with fries, my wife got the burger and fries. The fries were lukewarm, and the sandwich was dry and not very tasty, but the portion was large. I didn't get to eat more than a few bites because I took it to go, and once I got to work 3 minutes away I couldn't eat the sandwich, so $20 down the drain. The burger was amazing, with a soft buttery bun, so an extra star for that. I'm not sure why a burger and sandwich and fries took 33 minutes, but it is what it is. Another downside, no fountain drinks. Just a can of soda with a cup of ice, so know that before you go. Maybe it was just an off day. read more