Simon's doesn't pretend to be a destination restaurant. It is an expanded deli with good sandwiches, cheap beer and a dinner menu for seniors. Still, there are some surprises on the menu that are worth more than they cost.
The deli sandwiches are usually very good. The Philadelphian is my favorite but the Rueben or a good old Pastrami sandwich will do the job as well. Their fries are those old-fashioned steak fries which are good enough to make you think twice about getting the potato salad. The Veggie burger is the best around which is surprising considering how infrequently it must be ordered. Blintzes and sauerkraut balls work as appetizers.
Breakfast is okay but not great. If you're like me you'll get lured into an omelet which isn't worth the extra bucks. Their orange juice is served in a bottle (huh?) and the coffee is what you'd get anywhere.
I might not be cool enough to know what 'good matzo ball soup' tastes like (see other review) but the stuff they sell at Simon's does the job on a snowy day and it tastes good to my unsophisticated palate. Now that I know it's not 'good' I'll be sure to order something a tad more -shall we say- toothsome. Indeed.
Simon's is a good deli with good sandwiches.