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A Simple Sandwich

shop 3/93/103 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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shop 3/93/103 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 9484 9022
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About A Simple Sandwich

Scoring an honest, old-school sanga shouldn’t take work—yet this Preston counter sets the mark. Soft, hefty rolls packed tight without shortcuts. Workers line up for the warm roast pork loaded with fresh crackling, gravy, and slaw, or chicken schnitzel fried in-house and stacked with salad. Commuters hit the counter before 7 AM for a stout black coffee—don’t call it an Americano—before catching transit. By the glass, morning regulars flip through the daily paper from a window stool and watch High Street wake up.

  • Old-School Rolls: Substantial rolls loaded with warm in-house roast pork, crisp crackling, gravy, or freshly seasoned chicken schnitzel.
  • Pre-Dawn Espresso: Grinders run before 7 AM to fuel the morning transit rush with espresso and breakfast smoothies.
  • Solo Window Perch: Deep street-facing windows paired with complimentary morning newspapers create an easy solo respite.
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Why Locals Choose A Simple Sandwich

Discover the hefty rolls, unpretentious cooking, and relaxed window seats that make this Preston cafe essential—book your table today.

  • Generous Handcrafted Schnitzel Rolls

    Every roll is piled high with crisp salad and tender, house-seasoned chicken schnitzel on pillowy bakery bread, making it an undeniable destination for a substantial lunch.

    Huge portion, soft fresh roll, the most perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken schnitzel loaded with salads.

    Elle Jade

  • House-Roasted Pork with Fresh Crackling

    Slow-roasted meats are carved fresh for the counter, paired with crunchy crackling, rich gravy, and crisp coleslaw inside soft sandwich rolls.

    Tender meat, perfect crackling, fresh slaw and such a soft bread roll.

    lachlan chancellor

  • Nourishing Comfort Prepared with Care

    Diners leave feeling completely restored by honest, homemade cooking served in portions designed to sustain rather than skim.

    Sandwiches were massive, nourishing, and made with love.

    V Bishop

  • Unpretentious Quality with Zero Shortcuts

    From made-from-scratch elements to fresh daily ingredients, the kitchen avoids shortcuts to preserve classic old-school sandwich standards.

    All the ingredients are top quality, there are no shortcuts taken in this place

    Chris Vesty

  • Peaceful Solo Window Seating

    Large street-facing windows paired with complimentary daily papers provide a quiet haven for coffee drinkers seeking an easy solo pause.

    read the latest on the free newspapers provided on the window seats..

    Robert Sifuna

  • Warm, Welcoming Neighborhood Atmosphere

    Attentive counter staff bring genuine warmth to every order, making every guest feel instantly at home. Book your visit and see why locals return daily.

    Everyone was so super friendly and you can tell they genuinely love what they do.

    Trevor Miller

Generously portioned, freshly crafted sandwiches and early morning staples in Preston.

  • Roast Pork Roll

    Tender meat, perfect crackling, fresh slaw and such a soft bread roll. Amazing.

    lachlan chancellor

  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

    Huge portion, soft fresh roll, the most perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken schnitzel loaded with salads.

    Elle Jade

  • Commuter Coffee

    the coffee is also really good and being open before 7am is a lifesaver for those of us in need of coffee for the early morning commute.

    Nathan Lyon

  • Breakfast Roll

    Bread was soft and fresh, hashbrown, eggs and bacon cooked to perfection and the avo topped it all off.

    Pia Pia

Other favorites

House-made hot comfort foods, sweet bakes, and cafe drinks beyond the core roll counter.

  • Banana Mango Smoothie

    The banana mango smoothie was also very nice, both together was a very filling lunch.

    Zaharenia Grapsas

  • Vanilla Milkshake

    The double egg & bacon regular with vanilla flavoured milkshake I ordered - very delicious.

    Yogi

  • Carrot Cake

    and the BEST carrot cake ever. Thank you so much catering my partners Birthday Cake. He absolutely loved it and so did all of his guests.

    Loretta Elena

  • Meatball Pasta

    I ordered the meatball pasta and coffee. The meal was reheated with added chilli and parmesan cheese and the coffee was what the doctored ordered.

    Craig Reid

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful extras and scratch-made hospitality at A Simple Sandwich

  • Complimentary Windowside Reading

    Guests taking a break by the street-facing glass can browse complimentary print newspapers set out along the window seating.

  • House-Made Pickled Onions

    Sandwiches are elevated with house-prepared pickled onions made on site to add a vibrant, homemade tang.

  • Morning-Roasted Pork and Fresh Crackling

    Pork roasts finish in the kitchen as early as 8:30 AM, delivering warm, juicy meat and crisp crackling directly to morning sandwich rolls.

  • Celebration Cake Catering

    The counter accommodates celebration orders beyond everyday lunch, preparing full-sized custom birthday cakes for special events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How generous are the sandwich portions?

Sandwiches and rolls are exceptionally large, packed with generous fillings and thick-cut meats that often satisfy big appetites or make two meals.

Can you get the hot roast pork rolls in the morning?

Yes, you can order the house-roasted pork roll early in the morning—freshly roasted with crackling, slaw, or gravy from around 8:30 AM.

What time does the cafe open for early morning coffee?

The cafe opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM on Saturdays (closed Sundays), making it an early stop for morning coffee and breakfast rolls.

Is there seating available to dine in?

While it is a compact shop, there are comfortable window seats and tables available if you prefer to dine in and read the paper.

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