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The Smile

The Smile

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Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
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  • Monti B.
    Monti BraySeptember 3, 2014
    Delicious cute and quaint. Great for a reasonable lunch spot and some possible celeb sitings (so I hear).
  • Jen D.heart icon on user image
    Jen DJuly 18, 2015
    The trio of dips is awesome and left me wondering about the flavor combo
  • Neelu R.heart icon on user image
    Neelu RaviMarch 15, 2018
    Granola and cappuccino is a good start for the day. Loved the ambience and food.
  • Colin
    ColinJanuary 14, 2016
    Glad I chose the Harissa chicken sandwich over the roast beef. Make sure to use the pickles they put on the side.
  • T S.heart icon on user image
    T SDecember 15, 2018
    Authentic place but a bit pricey brunch spot. In my case the baked egg and avocado could have been better spiced.
  • Dan H.heart icon on user image
    Dan HollandDecember 7, 2018
    Coffee was great! Nice cosy place, good brunch spot
  • Euge C.heart icon on user image
    Euge CAugust 27, 2016
    The Brisket with melted dates and couscous has got to be the best thing in their menu. Get it.
  • Amy
    AmyDecember 21, 2010
    This 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!
  • Caroline B.heart icon on user image
    You'll have a very pleasant breakfast in this nice and cosy cafe. The food is very good.
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    TanFebruary 22, 2018
    Cozy place with good food and kind staff! Loved their banana buckwheat cake!
  • Jastine K.
    Jastine KhoApril 2, 2018
    The space is pretty dim. Try to get a table outside or by the window if dining for brunch.
  • Lili B.
    Lili BazMarch 17, 2019
    Such a cute little restaurant! The chicken sandwich and avocado toast were delicious!
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJuly 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    In the mood for something lighter? Try the open faced sandwich with delicious Russ and daughters smoked salmon.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    Don'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
  • Eugene K.heart icon on user image
    Eugene KimbergAugust 6, 2015
    Latte CAT score - 8/9: Cup 3, Art 3, Taste 2. Cat liked the atmosphere of the place and enjoyed his latte. Meow! 🐈
  • Lisa P.
    Lisa PorterOctober 22, 2014
    Te steak was amazing and the mushrooms added perfect texture - also the goat cheese and bread!
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016
    A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016
    A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet
  • Swen G.
    Swen GrahamAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Harissa Chicken sandwich is insanely good. Spicy mustard on the side takes it to the next level.
  • Kelvin C.heart icon on user image
    Kelvin ChangJune 16, 2016
    Awesome atmosphere! Weird one but the orange juice is great!
  • Ray L.heart icon on user image
    Ray LinOctober 3, 2014
    You should be freekah'n out about the Freekah & Marinated Grilled Manouri on the lunch menu. It's freekah'n good.
  • Loris U.heart icon on user image
    Loris UzanMay 8, 2015
    Really good place and amazing quality price ratio. Definitely a great place for a quick lunch
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    NickMay 18, 2015
    Take visitors here for a true NY ambiance. Cant figure out how they made my baguette so flakey and crispy
  • Maria R.heart icon on user image
    Maria RiabtchenkoMarch 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Baked eggs are the way to go with a side of sausage or smoked salmon 👌
  • İpek A.heart icon on user image
    İpek A.February 2, 2015
    This place really makes you smile. Good place for breakfast & brunch.
  • Ryan A.heart icon on user image
    Ryan AmbsApril 24, 2015
    Space can be a bit loud but otherwise nice. Food was good overall. Enjoyed the celery root and cauliflower crumble.
  • Ece Ö.
    Ece ÖncüJuly 8, 2013
    For breakfast, highly recommend steel cut oatmeal with coconut milk, dried currants and fresh berries! Yummy and filling.
  • Njoud F.heart icon on user image
    Njoud FahadNovember 24, 2018
    The avocado toast is so delicious, cookies are also yummy
  • Bryan A.heart icon on user image
    Bryan AndrewSeptember 28, 2014
    Got the steak and eggs. Tons of food, great sweet potato home fries. Good service and space.
  • Jeffrey G.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey GlueckDecember 1, 2014
    I like the Thai beef salad, great vinegar dressing, although I wish it were organic grass fed beef
  • Public House W.
    Public House WineAugust 26, 2014
    Great little sandwiches and salads but pricey for the portions. Go for weekday lunch -- brunch is a zoo on the weekends.
  • Francis U.heart icon on user image
    Francis UdlerJuly 30, 2015
    Loved this place. Hidden in middle of soho. Great for an easy lunch.
  • Alexandra T.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra ThompsonMarch 21, 2016
    Breakfast quinoa bowl is great. Gluten free peanut butter cookie is fire.
  • Emily S.heart icon on user image
    Emily ScheerDecember 19, 2016
    Cute and cozy, but limited tables fill up fast. Quinoa and lentils are delicious.
  • Nazli O.heart icon on user image
    Nazli OguzJanuary 30, 2016
    Very cozy place. Portions are small but great.
  • Vinaya V.
    Vinaya VishwanathAugust 6, 2015
    Small 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.
  • Narendra Singh P.
    Narendra Singh PlahaSeptember 26, 2016
    Small, but dense menu of clever charcuterie, killer vegetable dishes, and solid meat dishes.
  • Lee B.
    Lee ByronJanuary 10, 2015
    Great brunch and coffee. Occasional celebrity sighting as its a neighborhood favorite.
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BMay 24, 2017
    Such a cute place! Breakfast were really good + bottomless coffee!
  • Chris T.
    Chris TomkinsAugust 24, 2011
    I 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
  • nymag
    nymagJuly 27, 2010
    Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BursteinApril 8, 2019
    Great lunch spot - shaved veggie salad w avo! Nice and quiet
  • Bre
    BreMarch 10, 2014
    The manouri cheese and fig sandwich is delicious, but be prepared for seriously sticky fingers post-lunch.
  • Hadley H.
    Hadley HolmesJune 7, 2016
    Can't go wrong with the sweet potato hash or the Dutch pancake. Yum.
  • hui j.heart icon on user image
    hui jiaJanuary 17, 2016
    if 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.:(
  • Becca M.heart icon on user image
    Becca McArthurDecember 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bacon sliders on challah. The fig mayo makes 'em.
  • Peter N.
    Peter NMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Solid place for a business lunch or just to take it easy. Get the roast beef and keep an eye out for Terry Richardson getting skeevy with the ladies.
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MustoMarch 11, 2013
    Steak and eggs with sweet potato hash is both delicious and paleo-friendly. Bloody Mary is friendlier though...
  • Allie W.
    Allie WeissJune 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Attractive but laid-back crowd makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Try the baked eggs and ham at brunch!
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneMarch 16, 2015
    I would start a religion around the maple thyme bacon.
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