Simple Gourmet

Very good sandwiches made by a personable conversationalist. Seating is very limited. Two stools inside and two chairs outside on the sidewalk. It seems most clients call ahead and stop in to pick-​up their orders. Soups are seasonal and weather dependent. Ambiance is classy.

This is hands down the best place ever!
I lived next to it for the first years it was open and I went at least once a week. Sometimes more.
Now that I have moved away I still pop in for a visit and of course a sandwich!
The owner is lovely and always makes you feel like her favorite customer. I wish I could box simple gourmet up and bring it with me. There are not enough stars to give it.

Check it out. Simple Gourmet has Lenten Specials only offered on Fridays. I had the Veggie Tuscan which substitutes homemade hummus for chicken with greens, red peppers an balsamic dressing on a ciabatta bun. She also has Lobster Bisque but it was sold out when I got there. Finally, she has Italian Motz Salad. Unbelievable good and a great break from fish.

First time at this little gem of a sandwich shop in Forest Hills! Will go back as much as I can to try the different sandwiches. My first sandwich experience was the Southwest Chicken by recommendation of the ladies at the shop. It was amazing! I will try the The Havana and the Tuscan Chicken next too. The wraps look delicious as well.

Amazing food! We loved it, from your Cincinnati customers :)
The owner was very accommodating to my wife who has severe food allergies. Made her a wonderful salad.
I had the roast beef and swiss sandwich, again totally awesome food. Thank you so much!

Can only speak of the soup and salads for now (but I plan on sampling almost everything in the near future!). The homemade Mushroom soup was very tasty and the Mediterranean Salad was more than I expected. I don’t think they could have fit another piece of a walnut in the take out container, it was that full. And yes, they prepare the salad in front of you, no pre-​chopped greens. The flavors were fabulous, finished off with a balsamic dressing made for a fresh delicious lunch. The staff are extremely friendly, more like your best friends. Looking forward to the sandwiches and wraps. Always great to find a diamond in the rough! Thank you.

So I currently live in Memphis, TN. Dug this place up while in town and could not believe that I was looking at ALL 5 star reviews. It was something I’d never seen before w/​25+ reviews. I had to see it to believe it. And boy am I drinking the kool aid! This place has everything I want in a sandwich… very fresh ingredients, tasty, good value, use gloves, amazing service.
If I lived nearby, I’d be here every week without fail. You need to check this place out!!!

The sandwiches are as nice and warm as the owner! She makes you feel like a friend who stops by for dinner when she happens to be in the middle of cooking something reaaaaalllllly good which she invites you to have (and take home). The Tuscan Chicken is something to crave for. It was fresh, bold and well put together. Looking forward to trying more from her menu!
The little charming shop may be easy to miss but for the new and old patrons, the glare of 5 Stars definitely leads the way again and again to something worth driving for.

Best place ever! Lived in the area all my life & randomly noticed it about a month ago & decided to visit. Was greeted at the door & felt extremely welcomed by the friendly owner. I tried the Ed’s Classic Italian & it was one of the most satisfyingly delicious sandwiches I’ve ever had. I’d recommend any & everyone to give this place a visit because it is well worth it!!!

Incredible. A little back story; I was having a bad day and had just tried to goto a pizza place to see if they had slices. They didn’t and the service was extremely rude, almost hostile. I’m not normally sensitive to these sorts of things but yesterday I was. I make my first trip to simply gourmet and thought «please let the service be friendly and the food good»
The owner was so personable and friendly and brightened my day right up. I had the southwest chicken panini and it was incredible. I cannot recommend this place enough. It deserves your business.

Great sandwiches that was obviously made with heart.
I passed by this place on my way to work for a whole month and finally decided to check it out. The owner is an extremely sweet person who talks to you while she makes the food and it just makes that «home» feeling.
The owner told me that, «Everything on the menu were things that I thought would work well together.» That statement does not do justice how well all of the ingredients marry each other. With homemade sundried tomato mayo, fresh greens, and juicy tomatoes, my turkey sandwich was absolutely delicious and I destroyed it as soon as I got into my car. The portions were large and I was certainly satisfied.
It is obvious that the owner puts love into all the food she makes. I unfortunately will no longer be working nearby there, but I will definitely make the extra drive sometime to grab a delicious sandwich.

Quite possibly the best grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever had. Super friendly staff. Will definitely be stopping here again!

Awesome spot for sandwiches, soup, and salads! Owner is VERY nice and friendly. Definitely will go back next time I am in the area.
…Chicken Chili Soup is a MUST when she has it.

This place is as good as it gets. It’s a little out of the way, but well worth the trip. Not only is the owner so pleasant to chat with (I also learned a lot more about Pittsburgh), but the sandwiches are absolutely fantastic (homemade made to order style). The Tuscan sandwich and Havana Panini are definitely the go-​to options for here, but don’t be afraid to give the daily specials a try. The Italian sandwich I had the other day was great. Generous sizes and tasty. The owner really knows how to make sandwiches with heart

Been here twice in one week because the owner is so nice and the food is so good. Portions are never skimped and friendly conversation every time. Will be going here twice or more a week for lunch!

Very pleased with the quality of the sandwiches. They were fresh and the portions were large.
The ladies were very friendly as we had exchanged stories while she made our sandwiches. She def didn’t skimp on the amount of lunch meat in any of the sandwiches and you could tell that the greens were fresh.
Only thing I wish they had was seating to eat these delicious sandwiches, other than that will def come back for more.

OK… I was really skeptical of the reviews of this place since they were ALL 5-​star reviews. That is just fishy, right?
Wrong. Gawd. I didn’t realize that standard lunch meats in between bread could be this good. I mean, there are special things like the garlic mayo, and of course the incredibly fresh and amazing bread makes a big difference, but this girl know what she is doing beyond that. The sandwiches are big, and made with care and you can’t go wrong. You just can’t. This place is amazing.

My only regret is that the shop isn’t bigger! It’s such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen smells wonderful, and the selection is fresh and delicious. I got the Turkey Cobb wrap which was wonderful. She starts with a giant flour tortilla, and she layers fresh turkey breast, avocado, crisp bacon, tender little blue cheese bits, some red ripe tomato and crunchy lettuce to cut through the richness, and red onion to give it a bite, and voila! An amazing sandwich.
I also bought two of the cookbooks available for purchase, because the money goes towards a charity. And you can’t beat a cookbook for $ 1!
I will be coming back again and again. They do salads, soups, sandwiches, and sweets. That’s basically everything I could ever ask for in a a lunch spot. I also chatted with the owner for a little while, and she is absolutely delightful, and you can tell that she takes pride in what she makes. It comes through in the food.
Do yourself a favor and the next time you find yourself looking for something substantial and high quality, Simple Gourmet is the way to go.

Excellent, large portions, and super friendly. I was passing through town and they were very pleasant. Food is fresh!
Very small, best as a to-​go, and call before you come to order, they can get very busy.

Ok this is fresher then fresh. We went late and the food started to run out. She only makes enough for the day so you know it’s fresh.