It was our first endeavor to Simple Sandwich after purchasing a great deal on Groupon. We were first impressed with the idea of the kiosks to order because we're both picky eater who appreciate being able to order what we like without annoying the waitstaff. But we then realized that we needed to order with a clerk because of our Groupon. No big deal but the issues that followeed that ensure we will not be returning. Without the Groupon, our two chicken Caesar wraps without sides or a drink rang up at over $12. Again, no big deal because we were excited for the fresh ingredients and large portion size. The wraps were TINY, poorly assembled and lacked in quality and taste. I found two pieces of gristle in my sandwich and the rest of the chicken was slimey at best. We actually threw away the remainder of our sandwiches and ventured to another sky way business for the reminder of our lunch. The prices, poor quality and lack of taste made our decision to support other businesses an easy one.
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Kate M.
I've trekked to Simple Sandwich few times for lunch. Pro The ordering kiosks. When ordering things like sandwich or salads, it's nice to punch in your order, versus list off 100 items to a human Eco-friendly take out packaging Lots of topping options including cranberry horseradish, avocado, sunflower seeds PB and Jelly! Cons Quality can be spotty: I've had a few sandwiches come out somewhat lackluster. The cuban, for example, no es bueno Sometimes toppings or grilling option forgotten $3.25 for a cup of soup? It's a pretty tiny cup They're offering breakfast now - not sure if that's new. I may need to check it out.
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Jason K.
My buddy and I were out for our bi-weekly trek to a new restaurant in the Twin Cities I have walked by Simple Sandwich a hundred times now. The place has a large seating area off to the side and another area where you can order your food or use a kiosk to order and a space to prep the food. I checked out the menu online, and I knew they had a Cuban, but other than that, they don't really show their hot sandwiches on their huge menu. I had a Living Social for $12, which turns out to be just about plenty, to get a combo and a small salad. The lady that took our order seemed really abrupt when she saw that we had a coupon. Again, why give out a Groupon if you are going to be huffy about taking it!?! I waited a few minutes for my Cuban and filled up my soda while I waited. The Coke Zero was all out, boo, so it was Diet Coke. I took my tray with the porky goodness to my table and opened up my small bag of kettle chips, (I would have preferred the option of baked chips) but oh well. The chips were plenty tasty though. I unwrapped the South Beach wonder and it was a lightly toasted hoagie like bun with a pickle on it and some pulled pork and ham. I got some horseradish mayo added, which didn't really come through, but the thought was there. They added coleslaw on it as well. A first in my Cuban travels, but not offensive to the palate. Just different. A little sweetness. Could have cancelled out the horseradish. The bread was fresh and crispy, not too much butter layered on it. It was just big enough to fill you up, and not be ridiculous. For my salad, you can add a whole bunch of different toppings. I was under the gun while ordering so I just got jalapenos, mushrooms, olives, onions. They had fat-free Ranch, which I always approve of. We had another buddy join us too, and he had the made to order turkey, which he claimed was pretty good, and my normal bistro partner got the Cuban as well and liked it just fine. We all left stuffed and needed a walk back to the office. We agreed it was a solid 3 star place. Not bad, not great. Reasonably priced though, it was about $8 for a sandwich combo, about what you will pay downtown for a regular old Subway combo.
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Joe B.
I eat here probably twice a week. It is always for a breakfast sandwich which I love. a couple items that I really like is that firstly, they have a kiosk so you can create your own sandwich. Extra cheese? sausage AND bacon on your sandwich? No problem. Secondly, they have a rewards program where you can earn points for each purchase...I better have at least two sandwich worth of points accumulated by now. The red head lady who serves breakfast in the morning is always pleasant, and works pretty hard behind the counter. One of these days I will be down there for lunch. I noticed that they have Bologna sandwiches on the menu...I love Bologna sandwiches!
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Emily A.
This was super good! Like one of the other reviewers said it's good because you can TASTE all the fresh ingredients! I got the California wrap which was delicious. Avocado, turkey, swiss, tomato, and sprouts. Yum! The baja chicken enchilada soup was also pretty good, but was creamier than expected. My friend also enjoyed her build your own sandwich and tomato basil soup. The best part was actually our rice krispie treat. Super marshmallow-y, try one. Warning: the woman working the register is quite neurotic. Place is cute with lots of space to eat.
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Nancee N.
I have visited here twice. The egg salad sandwich is solid. Nothing is to die for and the prices seem a bit higher than they should be.
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Julia G.
I was pleasantly surprised by how good the sandwiches are from here! They're simple but somehow much tastier than sandwiches I attempt to make. They have a menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads with combo options as well. I like to take advantage of the "build your own" option which you do via touch screen. You really have to press hard on the screen which is kind of a pain but I'm a sucker for tons and tons of toppings. My personal favorite "premade" wrap is the California wrap. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick food option that isn't your typical fast food. The ingredients are fresh and tasty! The service is usually very quick as well. Four stars due to the lack of friendliness of employees and dull atmosphere. I'd come here often though!
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Zane R.
I work in the same building as this business. About a year ago I was swamped with meetings and ran down to get their 1/2 sandwich combo. When I asked the young woman for a bologna sandwich she said I can do that but will charge you for a full sized sandwich. It was not the price I had the problem with it was her attitude and eye rolling and condescending tone. I can only assume that it is the same person referenced in the other complaints. I decided that it was worth the time to just continue to frequent Allie's Deli where they know how to treat their customers and run a business by example. Fast forward to this month, I decided to give them a second chance. Have been a few times for breakfast and every single time SHE is there along with her attitude and obvious disdain for her job. And every time I have to remind her that I wanted my milk that I had ordered. Yesterday was the final straw, ordered a denver omelet sandwich at the self-service kiosk. She came over... yes the same one short brown hair, larger framed, obviously self entitled woman in her 20's. With a condescending tone she loudly and rudely informed me that if I was going to order that not to bother they were out. That is the straw that broke this camel's back. I would rather starve or eat out of the vending machine in my break room than suffer your rude treatment of customers for simple food. Thanks to Allie's I will not have to. Just a tip to the owners, go to Allie's Deli and see how you should be training your staff because you have lost this customer forever.
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Toby S.
The Simple Sandwich simply misfires. Employees that don't care and food that seems prepackaged. I had a Denver breakfast sandwich when no customers were there. Service was poor and slow. The egg seemed like a frozen puck thawed out this morning. Even McDonald's fries their own eggs. Seems like a place that has simply given up.
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Clair S.
I have worked right next door to the Simple Sandwich since it opened a few years ago. I went there often at first, but the inconsistency and price drove me away. Now I only visit for breakfast occasionally. The ordering kiosk is nice if you plan to pay with a card and don't want to interact with their surly staff. I used to order an English muffin with butter AND peanut butter (just like mom used to make) for breakfast, but that meant I had to actually speak to their morning staff, which always leaves me feeling annoyed, so I stopped. Is eye contact too much to ask?? I appreciate their commitment to using local ingredients, and I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if the high quality ingredients were assembled well-- but after a few sandwiches with not enough tomato and bowls of broccoli cheese soup with 3 paltry broccoli stems, I'm over it. Lately I have been ordering the breakfast burrito, which is delicious, but even then I end up with a mouthful of cheesy sausage, followed by a mouthful of salsa, followed by a mouthful of egg. I end up eating my burrito like an ear of corn so I can get a little of everything in every bite. Some retraining would be helpful.
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Holley T.
Their self service order kiosks never work correctly and when I have said something to the staff about it, they don't seem to care. The staff is rude and they don't seem to want to work. The food is okay, but not worth dealing with the rude staff. Subway is just down the skyway from them and those guys are always friendly, speedy and seem to like their jobs and the customers.
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Address :150 S 5th St,Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN, 55402
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Garage, Street Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Chloe B.
It was our first endeavor to Simple Sandwich after purchasing a great deal on Groupon. We were first impressed with the idea of the kiosks to order because we're both picky eater who appreciate being able to order what we like without annoying the waitstaff. But we then realized that we needed to order with a clerk because of our Groupon. No big deal but the issues that followeed that ensure we will not be returning. Without the Groupon, our two chicken Caesar wraps without sides or a drink rang up at over $12. Again, no big deal because we were excited for the fresh ingredients and large portion size. The wraps were TINY, poorly assembled and lacked in quality and taste. I found two pieces of gristle in my sandwich and the rest of the chicken was slimey at best. We actually threw away the remainder of our sandwiches and ventured to another sky way business for the reminder of our lunch. The prices, poor quality and lack of taste made our decision to support other businesses an easy one.
(1)Kate M.
I've trekked to Simple Sandwich few times for lunch. Pro The ordering kiosks. When ordering things like sandwich or salads, it's nice to punch in your order, versus list off 100 items to a human Eco-friendly take out packaging Lots of topping options including cranberry horseradish, avocado, sunflower seeds PB and Jelly! Cons Quality can be spotty: I've had a few sandwiches come out somewhat lackluster. The cuban, for example, no es bueno Sometimes toppings or grilling option forgotten $3.25 for a cup of soup? It's a pretty tiny cup They're offering breakfast now - not sure if that's new. I may need to check it out.
(3)Jason K.
My buddy and I were out for our bi-weekly trek to a new restaurant in the Twin Cities I have walked by Simple Sandwich a hundred times now. The place has a large seating area off to the side and another area where you can order your food or use a kiosk to order and a space to prep the food. I checked out the menu online, and I knew they had a Cuban, but other than that, they don't really show their hot sandwiches on their huge menu. I had a Living Social for $12, which turns out to be just about plenty, to get a combo and a small salad. The lady that took our order seemed really abrupt when she saw that we had a coupon. Again, why give out a Groupon if you are going to be huffy about taking it!?! I waited a few minutes for my Cuban and filled up my soda while I waited. The Coke Zero was all out, boo, so it was Diet Coke. I took my tray with the porky goodness to my table and opened up my small bag of kettle chips, (I would have preferred the option of baked chips) but oh well. The chips were plenty tasty though. I unwrapped the South Beach wonder and it was a lightly toasted hoagie like bun with a pickle on it and some pulled pork and ham. I got some horseradish mayo added, which didn't really come through, but the thought was there. They added coleslaw on it as well. A first in my Cuban travels, but not offensive to the palate. Just different. A little sweetness. Could have cancelled out the horseradish. The bread was fresh and crispy, not too much butter layered on it. It was just big enough to fill you up, and not be ridiculous. For my salad, you can add a whole bunch of different toppings. I was under the gun while ordering so I just got jalapenos, mushrooms, olives, onions. They had fat-free Ranch, which I always approve of. We had another buddy join us too, and he had the made to order turkey, which he claimed was pretty good, and my normal bistro partner got the Cuban as well and liked it just fine. We all left stuffed and needed a walk back to the office. We agreed it was a solid 3 star place. Not bad, not great. Reasonably priced though, it was about $8 for a sandwich combo, about what you will pay downtown for a regular old Subway combo.
(3)Joe B.
I eat here probably twice a week. It is always for a breakfast sandwich which I love. a couple items that I really like is that firstly, they have a kiosk so you can create your own sandwich. Extra cheese? sausage AND bacon on your sandwich? No problem. Secondly, they have a rewards program where you can earn points for each purchase...I better have at least two sandwich worth of points accumulated by now. The red head lady who serves breakfast in the morning is always pleasant, and works pretty hard behind the counter. One of these days I will be down there for lunch. I noticed that they have Bologna sandwiches on the menu...I love Bologna sandwiches!
(4)Emily A.
This was super good! Like one of the other reviewers said it's good because you can TASTE all the fresh ingredients! I got the California wrap which was delicious. Avocado, turkey, swiss, tomato, and sprouts. Yum! The baja chicken enchilada soup was also pretty good, but was creamier than expected. My friend also enjoyed her build your own sandwich and tomato basil soup. The best part was actually our rice krispie treat. Super marshmallow-y, try one. Warning: the woman working the register is quite neurotic. Place is cute with lots of space to eat.
(4)Nancee N.
I have visited here twice. The egg salad sandwich is solid. Nothing is to die for and the prices seem a bit higher than they should be.
(3)Julia G.
I was pleasantly surprised by how good the sandwiches are from here! They're simple but somehow much tastier than sandwiches I attempt to make. They have a menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads with combo options as well. I like to take advantage of the "build your own" option which you do via touch screen. You really have to press hard on the screen which is kind of a pain but I'm a sucker for tons and tons of toppings. My personal favorite "premade" wrap is the California wrap. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick food option that isn't your typical fast food. The ingredients are fresh and tasty! The service is usually very quick as well. Four stars due to the lack of friendliness of employees and dull atmosphere. I'd come here often though!
(4)Zane R.
I work in the same building as this business. About a year ago I was swamped with meetings and ran down to get their 1/2 sandwich combo. When I asked the young woman for a bologna sandwich she said I can do that but will charge you for a full sized sandwich. It was not the price I had the problem with it was her attitude and eye rolling and condescending tone. I can only assume that it is the same person referenced in the other complaints. I decided that it was worth the time to just continue to frequent Allie's Deli where they know how to treat their customers and run a business by example. Fast forward to this month, I decided to give them a second chance. Have been a few times for breakfast and every single time SHE is there along with her attitude and obvious disdain for her job. And every time I have to remind her that I wanted my milk that I had ordered. Yesterday was the final straw, ordered a denver omelet sandwich at the self-service kiosk. She came over... yes the same one short brown hair, larger framed, obviously self entitled woman in her 20's. With a condescending tone she loudly and rudely informed me that if I was going to order that not to bother they were out. That is the straw that broke this camel's back. I would rather starve or eat out of the vending machine in my break room than suffer your rude treatment of customers for simple food. Thanks to Allie's I will not have to. Just a tip to the owners, go to Allie's Deli and see how you should be training your staff because you have lost this customer forever.
(1)Toby S.
The Simple Sandwich simply misfires. Employees that don't care and food that seems prepackaged. I had a Denver breakfast sandwich when no customers were there. Service was poor and slow. The egg seemed like a frozen puck thawed out this morning. Even McDonald's fries their own eggs. Seems like a place that has simply given up.
(2)Clair S.
I have worked right next door to the Simple Sandwich since it opened a few years ago. I went there often at first, but the inconsistency and price drove me away. Now I only visit for breakfast occasionally. The ordering kiosk is nice if you plan to pay with a card and don't want to interact with their surly staff. I used to order an English muffin with butter AND peanut butter (just like mom used to make) for breakfast, but that meant I had to actually speak to their morning staff, which always leaves me feeling annoyed, so I stopped. Is eye contact too much to ask?? I appreciate their commitment to using local ingredients, and I wouldn't mind paying a little extra if the high quality ingredients were assembled well-- but after a few sandwiches with not enough tomato and bowls of broccoli cheese soup with 3 paltry broccoli stems, I'm over it. Lately I have been ordering the breakfast burrito, which is delicious, but even then I end up with a mouthful of cheesy sausage, followed by a mouthful of salsa, followed by a mouthful of egg. I end up eating my burrito like an ear of corn so I can get a little of everything in every bite. Some retraining would be helpful.
(3)Holley T.
Their self service order kiosks never work correctly and when I have said something to the staff about it, they don't seem to care. The staff is rude and they don't seem to want to work. The food is okay, but not worth dealing with the rude staff. Subway is just down the skyway from them and those guys are always friendly, speedy and seem to like their jobs and the customers.
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