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The Smile

(Now Closed)

Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$

NoHo, New York

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The Smile

The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place

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PJune 12, 2017
Loved this place and the bagel with egg & cheese - get bacon on the side as it's super delicious!
DevontaSeptember 1, 2016
The ambiance is nice. Nice place to have a light lunch if you're not super hungry. Friendly staff.
Andrew ChoiSeptember 28, 2014
Rustic space to enjoy for a casual and tasty brunch. Try the Baked Eggs & Avocado.
Kt LacasseMay 18, 2015
One of my new favorite restaurants in NYC. Obsessed with the ambiance and food. Got the buckwheat waffle - the perfect sweet breakfast.
Anthony MaggioJanuary 26, 2017
Delicious dinner menu. Flatbread with goat cheese and mushrooms was A+. Roast Harissa chicken was great too.
Anechka M.June 1, 2017
Great breakfast option, I followed the advice and ordered baked eggs - no regrets! Plus you can get a table quite quickly
Reagan BarbosaApril 7, 2019
The waffle with apple butter and whipped cream was just so amazing😱 Some of the best whipped cream I’ve ever had.
Peter BoyceSeptember 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch destination for models & actors makes for a sexy crowd. Exposed brick and simple menu. All on an iconic NYC street. Solid spot.
Jennifer WMarch 28, 2016
Ran into this place by chance while looking for lunch. CUTE staff, cozy and warm interior, and solid, but not heavy or oversized sandwiches!
Joanne ReinardAugust 19, 2016
Even though the staff has troubles with smiling, the food is great and tastes delicious! Reasonable price and big portions, yummy! A
AleMarch 10, 2018
The 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
RishinJanuary 11, 2020
Cool, rustic, cabin vibe. No wait, outdoor seats, semi-hidden from street.
Nate BeattyMarch 8, 2017
Terrific dinner - the lamb was perfectly cooked. Highly recommended. With a group of 6, request the table tucked in the back
JY GBFebruary 2, 2020
Great spot for breakfast / brunch. Very friendly staff as well. The bagel with salmon is to die for
PercolateApril 14, 2012
Another local breakfast spot for our old office, the best thing about The Smile is the feel of the place and simplicity of the breakfast. Where else can you order baguette with brie and jam?
DanielOctober 12, 2015
Awesome Sandwich. Ask for the fig with truffle oil. Very charming and cozy place
Tash ConcepcionOctober 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Service is really slow but the food is great. The cauliflower crostini and the lamb meatball appetizers were great. Pasta was quite tasty as well.
Caroline DengApril 27, 2015
Eggs and steak are good, almost no vegan options, but vegetarian friendly! Love the atmosphere
Anja HarrisMay 8, 2016
Excellent food! The space is big, so even on the weekends you'll be able to fit a group without feeling crowded.
MNovember 7, 2016
Cocktails are amazing and the atmosphere is great. The food can be a bit hit or miss.
Wyngspan TeamJanuary 14, 2014
The downstairs room is perfect for private parties. Order the cheese plate and don't pass on dessert. Trust us, you won't regret (or soon forget) it.
Tim VetterDecember 15, 2009
One of the most amazing spaces in NY: The original kitchen of an early-19th-c Bond St mansion, lovingly restored. Check out the two massive, original cooking hearths on the E wall near the rear.
Brian PelayoApril 30, 2012
Personally I think they toast their sandwich breads a little too much--difficult to eat and the roof of my mouth is now pretty rough. But I've been here for Thanksgiving and it was amazing!
Amber VittoriaFebruary 14, 2016
Have been here for brunch and was fantastic. Came for dinner last night and was surprised at the poor service/food. Half our table received their meal 30 min before the other half - food was cold too.
Nina YiamsamathaDecember 6, 2010
Been here 25+ times
For brunch, get the sweet potato biscuits to share. Then order the baked eggs in tomato sauce with avocado and manchego cheese. So good!
Brian FelixJanuary 4, 2020
Steak frites for brunch is amazing. This is coming from someone that prefers potato to a sweet potato.
ReserveMarch 17, 2016
Cozy, vegetable-forward spot The Smile boasts a charming, warm ambience with dim lighting, dark wood and lots of exposed brick. Read more
JillianFebruary 21, 2017
A muffin and scrambled eggs breakfast is my go to. Light and satisfying. Frequent celeb + model spottings are an added bonus
Eloise EatonJune 29, 2017
My favourite breakfast/brunch place in NYC. Scrambled eggs & sourdough toast is a must. Cosy basement cafe.
Marie La RueDecember 5, 2021
A classic brunch destination. Good coffee and excellent scrambled eggs. Cute cozy vintage decor.
Moss On treesMarch 2, 2017
The chicken is paired perfectly with slightly sweet pears and a za'atar infused butter.
Sarah P.February 20, 2016
Baked eggs & avocado is hands-down the best dish on the brunch menu
Leo N-BAugust 23, 2015
The cauliflower crumble starter is big enough for two to share. You should do that, because it's absolutely amazing.
Willem Van LanckerAugust 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great place for a quiet breakfast or brunch. Get the Harissa chicken sandwich with a salad and cold brew.
Teen VogueJanuary 3, 2011
This rustic café-cum-general store is the go-to hangout among my closest friends, thanks to the warm service; cozy environs; and fresh, colorful food. —Julia Frakes, fashion blogger
Frank RimalovskiMarch 31, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Easy to miss, but a great spot for lunch with lots of charm and character. Roast beef with horseradish was excellent! I'll be back... (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ashley MillerJanuary 20, 2016
Good spot for a casual, somewhat healthy meal. Won't knock your socks off, but also won't disappoint.
Barton SmithAugust 25, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Beautiful space, especially in winter but after a bunch of visits I don’t know if I like their menu and food/flavors.
Steven HassallNovember 7, 2014
Warm and intimate restaurant with friendly staff, interesting options on the menu but the food and drinks are over priced
Brian ChaseJune 30, 2014
Try Honey Roasted Chicken or the Roast Beef Sandwich. You will be happy with either.
Nicole SerratoreFebruary 3, 2016
French breakfast tea was delicious and definitely worth trying. Even without milk it was a flavorful black tea.
Anna OhareJuly 26, 2014
Usually about a 20 minute wait for a table at night. Well worth it! Get the strawberry cocktail.
Rory ParnessApril 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I'm not an oatmeal guy but a tip said to try the oatmeal. So I did. Surprisingly good. Still not an oatmeal guy but I would definitely get it again here
Amanda MillerAugust 5, 2016
Delicious healthy food, great for brunch. The Bloody Mary is very meh though.
99UApril 22, 2014
This Noho restaurant and general store offers delicious, reasonably priced fare in a super-cozy setting. Mon-Fri: 8am-11pm | Sat: 10am-11pm | Sun: 10am-10pm
AmberJanuary 17, 2017
Cozy space with great food! Plenty of veggie / vegan / gluten free options.
Isaac RadnitzerJune 1, 2015
Love this place, the steak and eggs is incredible AND it's good value!! Plus you can get bottomless coffee for $3
Kimberely ChengSeptember 16, 2011
Cheese and apple with truffle oil was beyond delicious but give up trying to look cute and ladylike while eating it. That toasted sourdough is a bitch to bite through. Not a conversation sandwich.
MaleehaApril 26, 2010
Perfect spot for a cold, rainy day. The decor is amazing and the Baguette French toast is yummy. Portions are the perfect size. They also get bonus points for carrying Mariage Freres teas.
Thomas EllisJuly 18, 2014
The Harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich is really tasty -- better than another solid option, the roast beef, in my opinion