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The Smile

(Now Closed)

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

NoHo, New York

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The Smile

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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.
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.
Caroline BellagambiJuly 3, 2015
You'll have a very pleasant breakfast in this nice and cosy cafe. The food is very good.
Euge CAugust 27, 2016
The Brisket with melted dates and couscous has got to be the best thing in their menu. Get it.
Kelvin ChangJune 16, 2016
Awesome atmosphere! Weird one but the orange juice is great!
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
Ryan AmbsApril 24, 2015
Space can be a bit loud but otherwise nice. Food was good overall. Enjoyed the celery root and cauliflower crumble.
Neelu RaviMarch 15, 2018
Granola and cappuccino is a good start for the day. Loved the ambience and food.
NickMay 18, 2015
Take visitors here for a true NY ambiance. Cant figure out how they made my baguette so flakey and crispy
AmberJanuary 17, 2017
Cozy space with great food! Plenty of veggie / vegan / gluten free options.
Jeffrey GlueckDecember 1, 2014
I like the Thai beef salad, great vinegar dressing, although I wish it were organic grass fed beef
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!
Jordan FrankfurtMay 2, 2015
Baked eggs and avocado. Ask for extra bread and apply food heavily to your piping hot open faced sandwich.
Emily ScheerDecember 19, 2016
Cute and cozy, but limited tables fill up fast. Quinoa and lentils are delicious.
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.
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.
Dan HollandDecember 7, 2018
Coffee was great! Nice cosy place, good brunch spot
Bryan AndrewSeptember 28, 2014
Got the steak and eggs. Tons of food, great sweet potato home fries. Good service and space.
Lisa PorterOctober 22, 2014
Te steak was amazing and the mushrooms added perfect texture - also the goat cheese and bread!
Lauren MustoMarch 11, 2013
Steak and eggs with sweet potato hash is both delicious and paleo-friendly. Bloody Mary is friendlier though...
TanFebruary 22, 2018
Cozy place with good food and kind staff! Loved their banana buckwheat cake!
Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016
A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet
Ricky SherrillSeptember 23, 2016
A good option for an out of the way breakfast meeting spot. Good food and quiet
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.:(
Hadley HolmesJune 7, 2016
Can't go wrong with the sweet potato hash or the Dutch pancake. Yum.
Jastine KhoApril 2, 2018
The space is pretty dim. Try to get a table outside or by the window if dining for brunch.
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.
BreMarch 10, 2014
The manouri cheese and fig sandwich is delicious, but be prepared for seriously sticky fingers post-lunch.
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.
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! 🐈
Maria RiabtchenkoMarch 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Baked eggs are the way to go with a side of sausage or smoked salmon 👌
Pinar OzcanNovember 19, 2016
Nice and cozy, food was good.. However server was not so friendly. A smile never hurts anyone.. ;)
Njoud FahadNovember 24, 2018
The avocado toast is so delicious, cookies are also yummy
Matt HealyApril 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get a sandwich and then use your potato chips and pickle slices to make mini sandwiches on the side
Becca McArthurDecember 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Bacon sliders on challah. The fig mayo makes 'em.
İpek A.February 2, 2015
This place really makes you smile. Good place for breakfast & brunch.
Francis UdlerJuly 30, 2015
Loved this place. Hidden in middle of soho. Great for an easy lunch.
Narendra Singh PlahaSeptember 26, 2016
Small, but dense menu of clever charcuterie, killer vegetable dishes, and solid meat dishes.
Lili BazMarch 17, 2019
Such a cute little restaurant! The chicken sandwich and avocado toast were delicious!
Loris UzanMay 8, 2015
Really good place and amazing quality price ratio. Definitely a great place for a quick lunch
aanwarMay 22, 2016
Egg Sandwich and Breakfast Sausage (small serving and good as a side).
Charley ToddJuly 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Baguette French toast with ricotta cheese on the side. Changes your life
Eleonora CarisiFebruary 23, 2015
The ambient is very dark and the staff is not very kind. We had to wait 45 minutes standing only because 1 person was late." You cannot sit down at the table without all ur friends". Good the bagel
Alexandra ThompsonMarch 21, 2016
Breakfast quinoa bowl is great. Gluten free peanut butter cookie is fire.
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!
Brian ChaseJune 30, 2014
Try Honey Roasted Chicken or the Roast Beef Sandwich. You will be happy with either.
L. T.August 29, 2019
Their buckwheat banana bread is out of this world!
Heidi PetersenJuly 24, 2013
Had the thai Beef salad, fresh, spiced perfectly & very friendly efficent service
VevantApril 23, 2010
The warm brick walls, rustic wood ceiling, vintage lights, rustic antique chandeliers and the beautiful, mid 19th Century fireplaces all add up to a warm and welcoming environment. Read more
Nazli OguzJanuary 30, 2016
Very cozy place. Portions are small but great.

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