The Smile
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
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Monica SumaFebruary 5, 2014Delightful farm-to-table spot on trendy Bond St that is a lovely combination of cosy and rustic. Go on a midweek afternoon or a Sunday evening and snap the romantic table by the window.
Serious EatsSeptember 24, 2013Comfy neighborhood cafe by morning, quick lunch spot by afternoon, scene-y hangout at night. Fresh, well-cooked food that's healthier (and tastier) than many surrounding options.
Cole KennedyMarch 16, 2015The Harissa honey roasted chicken sandwich is super delicious, and is served on a warm, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside baguette. Get it (and don't forget the pickles).
The food is great paired with the $39 Granacha Cote du Rhone! For dessert try the sea salt chocolate chip cookie with a side of salted caramel ice cream and make your own ice cream sandy! Mmmm
Uranium TVJanuary 6, 2014Dinner is simply put: amazing! Carrot Soup, lamb meatballs and pasta are all very tasty. Service is great and their cookies and milk are off the charts!
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 16, 2015The Bitches Say: A-. It was a pleasant surprise to brunch at a trendy locale at an affordable price. The food hit the spot, although the service was spotty. We left with all smiles! Read more
Rafi SyedSeptember 11, 2012Persistence is key here, both in getting a table and your food. Once you do, it's worth it. Banana cardamom loaf is a treat; baked eggs with avo are light and have manchego, the world's best cheese.
Lauren MacAugust 18, 2015This place is too adorable. Brunch drinks are tasty (mimosa, lemonade, & grapefruit are all good) and the food is appropriately portioned. Try the baked eggs with avocado! Only complaint is weak AC.- CatarinaJuly 1, 2014Went for the brunch and was delighted - such a cosy space! Got there at 10am and within minutes it was full. The scrambled eggs were perfect and if you have a sweet tooth get the pastry basket!
Go for the goat cheese. No insult to the cheese, but the immaculate crispysoft crustbread which accompanies it is the highlight. As for the cheese: perfectly proportioned with what tops it.
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014Went for brunch. Had a really long wait, but totally worth it. The food was great and inexpensive and I loved the rustic decor and overall feel of this place. Cozy neighborhood spot.
angela gaylorMay 1, 2015Lovely dinner! We made a meal out of the different vegetarian sides and apps, and it was filling, and delicious. Get the cauliflower shortbread, and the Haricots Verts!
Chet ManciniOctober 27, 2014Get the Baguette French Toast with real NY syrup for brunch. Lovely trendy cafe in a basement off Bond. By the famous building with the gold dancers on the facade.
EvanApril 24, 2013Stay away from cocktails here; wine and beer are better. You can't go wrong with anything vegetable-centric - salads and daily crostini especially. Get a salted chocolate chip cookie for dessert!
Barker BlackMay 18, 2012Ideal for coffee or an afternoon bite but serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, this place is perfect for a date and has an incredible wine list if you want to switch up your daily scotch routine.
Joury AlNovember 5, 2016The place is super cozy! Kind of places that you go to with a friend you haven't seen in years and never stop talking! The staff are great. The scrambled eggs are average
Mary Ann Dizon RementillaAugust 7, 2017Love the ambience of this charming (rustic chic) restaurant. Perfect for a date night or a group dinner. What to get: Garlic poached Atlantic Salmon, it's flaky and delicious!
EArchitectApril 11, 2016Cozy intimate charming walk down restaurant with a great selection of healthy delicious fare. The Roasted Balsamic Chicken was amazing. I actually had two to satiate my appetite after SoulCycle NoHo.
Ms HeleneJuly 24, 2016Granola, Greek yogurt, dried fruit & berries $9 small but good & not too sweet. Hipster service is less great.
Great lunch spot with lots of healthy options like the quinoa bowl with a poached egg and the steak salad. Also love the sea salt cookie for the table for dessert 🍪!
LogoTVOctober 9, 2012Great coffee, cute hipster staff & always a celebrity sighting. The granola is special. I sit by the window. Keep my table open. - Marc Sinoway, Hunting Season
Lauren DOctober 24, 2012Nice waitstaff! Waitress let me try the alch before committing to it in a cocktail(forgot name). Had the goats cheese appetizers & hangar steak w/ mash-sweet potatoes w/ thyme- delicious! Recommend!
Beautiful place, friendly staff that seated us with the disclaimer that it could be a squeeze. It was great! Salads, sandwiches, biscuits, cappuccinos all got rave reviews, without breaking the bank.
Omar AhmadDecember 7, 2014I came here for a sandwich, which was great (egg with salmon on multigrain), but that coffee...probably one of the best brewed coffees I've had in the area...sorry La Colombe.
There's no cell service inside, so I hope you read about how good the Harissa Honey Roasted Chicken Breast sandwich is before you got there.
Johnnie SkywalkingOctober 23, 2016Baked eggs is obviously amazing on its own but gets even better by tasting it with slices of avocado. It's a must order.
Jordi LlobetJune 6, 2017Quiet, cosy and good food. I went for branch. Any eggs dish is a good choice, I went for the eggs and avocado. I recommend the fruit salad as a side.
David PFebruary 17, 2013Great spot. Started with the marinated goat cheese and the lamb meatballs - both were amazing. We also had the balsamic chicken and the brisket. Dishes are basic but delicious. try the hibiscus marg
Tucked away in NoHo, this cute spot offers a light atmosphere with small lunches that do well for an intimate setting, a small group or a general catch-up with an old friend.
Melissa ChaiDecember 30, 2015Quinoa & lentils with collard greens and runny egg. Added chicken and avocado. Yummy, healthy, totally satisfying- Narendra Singh PlahaSeptember 26, 2016Good low key basement restaurant. The staffs are helpful and attentive. The food is delicious the balsamic chicken has great flavor and seasoned well and balanced.
I'm not kidding when I say their bacon is the best bacon I've ever had. I usually don't order oatmeal out but it is phenomenal here.
MarcApril 3, 2014Tasting Table Choc Chip Cookie List: "A little sea salt goes a long way at this Noho café. Melia Marden puts a little crunch in each bite, nicely accentuating the slightly bitter chocolate chunks"
TOWN&COUNTRYNovember 10, 2011The coziest of atmospheres is the perfect place to sup, and sip. Brunch on sweet potato biscuits and frothed-up mochas; share sandwiches (harissa honey chicken, truffle oil fig cheese) for dinner.
Steak & eggs was amazing: roast exactly how my grandma makes it, and the sweet potato hash is fantastic. Also loved the thick cut bacon. This is one of my new favorite places.
ᴡ BNovember 7, 2015Really cute place for breakfast and brunch. You can grab a cocktail and sit outside near the entrance too!
Bond StreetOctober 11, 2016"I always appreciate that The Smile has a solid dessert selection, but I always find myself opting for the chocolate chip & sea salt cookies" - Audrey Gingras, founder - Archetype Showroom Read more
Margot MazurAugust 13, 2014Delicious food and a great environment. The tomato salad and roasted potatoes are great. Get small plates and call it an evening. Also, mezcal float 4eva 👌
Morgan PolotanMarch 28, 2015The best steak and eggs I've ever had. Steak is tender, it's mixed together with the over easy eggs, and comes with finely chopped sweet potato hash.
ChaoMarch 18, 2012Go for the people watching, simple & healthy dishes, and ambiance. Mint sugar snap peas and balsamic roast chicken are my favorites. Coffee and pastries (from Balthazar?) are also great!
Benazir MartinezDecember 29, 2018It was a very nice place and the food was delicious. Felt a bit rushed at the end even though the place was some what empty and nobody was waiting for a table.
I don't get the hype about the harissa chicken sandwich - it's very small and by default comes with potato chips so the plate is bland. If you're hungry I recommend the steak and 🍳 or the quinoa bowl
Kathryn PhillipsJune 9, 2015This place was great! Amazing service, fantastic appetizers, amazing dessert. Wonderful dinner all around.
TylerMay 18, 2018Tasty mezcal cocktails and excellent vegetarian options with a tasteful, unpretentious decor. Next to the Gene Frankel Theatre.
The bacon is the most delicious bacon I've ever had. The servers are also really friendly, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. Highly recommended for breakfast!!
AleMarch 10, 2018The creamy Lemon spaguetti, and the brisket. Unfortunately the brisket was very try and had a lot of fat. I would give the restaurant a 7
Amy ChenJuly 6, 2015The atmosphere was lovely. Everything on the menu looked pretty unique. I got the steak and roasted grape arugula salad. It was sweet, savory and just all around delicious. A fantastic date location.
Alexandra BacchusJuly 28, 2016Tasting menu is served family style which was a great part of the dinner party I had in the wine cellar. Food out of this world
DevontaSeptember 1, 2016The ambiance is nice. Nice place to have a light lunch if you're not super hungry. Friendly staff.
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A cozy, subterranean café on picturesque Bond Street in Downtown Manhattan. Located in a landmark 1830s Federal-style townhouse, the café is firmly rooted in the local community and serves as a clubhouse of sorts serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(646) 329-5836
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Table Service
Parking
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Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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