Restaurant
A Simple Sandwich
shop 3/93/103 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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shop 3/93/103 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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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.
What's On at A Simple Sandwich
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
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
Most popular items
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.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on timing your visit, navigating morning rushes, and ordering rolls—book your visit today.
Time Your Visit for Fresh Roast Pork
If you are visiting specifically for the roast pork roll with crackling and slaw, arrive around 8:30 AM onward when the morning roast has just finished cooking.
Beat the Rush Before 7 AM
Early morning commuters can skip counter queues entirely by stopping in before 7:00 AM for a swift takeaway coffee on High Street.
Plan for Substantial Portions
Sandwiches like the loaded chicken schnitzel are noticeably hefty and hard to finish in one sitting; plan to share if you have a modest appetite, and book your visit now.
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