The Smile
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
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ColinJanuary 14, 2016Glad I chose the Harissa chicken sandwich over the roast beef. Make sure to use the pickles they put on the side.
Neelu RaviMarch 15, 2018Granola and cappuccino is a good start for the day. Loved the ambience and food.
Thomas EllisJuly 18, 2014The Harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich is really tasty -- better than another solid option, the roast beef, in my opinion
Monti BraySeptember 3, 2014Delicious cute and quaint. Great for a reasonable lunch spot and some possible celeb sitings (so I hear).
Euge CAugust 27, 2016The Brisket with melted dates and couscous has got to be the best thing in their menu. Get it.
AmyDecember 21, 2010This small, quaint place is definitely a nice pick for lunch. The only thing friendlier then their atmosphere is their manouri cheese & fig sandwich. One bite and you're in heaven!
Lili BazMarch 17, 2019Such a cute little restaurant! The chicken sandwich and avocado toast were delicious!
Caroline BellagambiJuly 3, 2015You'll have a very pleasant breakfast in this nice and cosy cafe. The food is very good.
Jastine KhoApril 2, 2018The space is pretty dim. Try to get a table outside or by the window if dining for brunch.
Eugene KimbergAugust 6, 2015Latte CAT score - 8/9: Cup 3, Art 3, Taste 2. Cat liked the atmosphere of the place and enjoyed his latte. Meow! 🐈
In the mood for something lighter? Try the open faced sandwich with delicious Russ and daughters smoked salmon.
Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet- Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet
Lisa PorterOctober 22, 2014Te steak was amazing and the mushrooms added perfect texture - also the goat cheese and bread!
NickMay 18, 2015Take visitors here for a true NY ambiance. Cant figure out how they made my baguette so flakey and crispy
Ryan AmbsApril 24, 2015Space can be a bit loud but otherwise nice. Food was good overall. Enjoyed the celery root and cauliflower crumble.
The Harissa Chicken sandwich is insanely good. Spicy mustard on the side takes it to the next level.- Loris UzanMay 8, 2015Really good place and amazing quality price ratio. Definitely a great place for a quick lunch
The Wall Street JournalAugust 24, 2010Don't be intimidated by GQ magazine's labeling of The Smile as "The White-Hot Center of New York Cool." This basement cafe is welcoming and casual. Try the roast-beef sandwich ($11.50). Read more
Ray LinOctober 3, 2014You should be freekah'n out about the Freekah & Marinated Grilled Manouri on the lunch menu. It's freekah'n good.
Public House WineAugust 26, 2014Great little sandwiches and salads but pricey for the portions. Go for weekday lunch -- brunch is a zoo on the weekends.
Ece ÖncüJuly 8, 2013For breakfast, highly recommend steel cut oatmeal with coconut milk, dried currants and fresh berries! Yummy and filling.- Baked eggs are the way to go with a side of sausage or smoked salmon 👌
Bryan AndrewSeptember 28, 2014Got the steak and eggs. Tons of food, great sweet potato home fries. Good service and space.
Jeffrey GlueckDecember 1, 2014I like the Thai beef salad, great vinegar dressing, although I wish it were organic grass fed beef
Alexandra ThompsonMarch 21, 2016Breakfast quinoa bowl is great. Gluten free peanut butter cookie is fire.
Emily ScheerDecember 19, 2016Cute and cozy, but limited tables fill up fast. Quinoa and lentils are delicious.
Chris TomkinsAugust 24, 2011I walked past this place every day for 4 weeks and only stopped to check it out in the my last days in NY - don't make the same mistake - it's great
Vinaya VishwanathAugust 6, 2015Small plates are great. I recommend the burrata and corn on the side. Cocktails were just ok. They looked great on the menu but tasted sub-par.
Lee ByronJanuary 10, 2015Great brunch and coffee. Occasional celebrity sighting as its a neighborhood favorite.- Narendra Singh PlahaSeptember 26, 2016Small, but dense menu of clever charcuterie, killer vegetable dishes, and solid meat dishes.
hui jiaJanuary 17, 2016if you are not hungry and want some cozy atmosphere with friends, this is the place. The plate is overall TINY, food is ok, though the French toast tastes good but not enough to share.:(
BreMarch 10, 2014The manouri cheese and fig sandwich is delicious, but be prepared for seriously sticky fingers post-lunch.
Jordan FrankfurtMay 2, 2015Baked eggs and avocado. Ask for extra bread and apply food heavily to your piping hot open faced sandwich.
Lauren MustoMarch 11, 2013Steak and eggs with sweet potato hash is both delicious and paleo-friendly. Bloody Mary is friendlier though...
Attractive but laid-back crowd makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Try the baked eggs and ham at brunch!
Ignore the rest of the drinks menu and get the spiked cider. It's delightfully smooth.
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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
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Table Service
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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