The Smile
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Village Voice recommend this place
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Joanne ReinardAugust 19, 2016Even though the staff has troubles with smiling, the food is great and tastes delicious! Reasonable price and big portions, yummy! A
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
Anechka M.June 1, 2017Great breakfast option, I followed the advice and ordered baked eggs - no regrets! Plus you can get a table quite quickly
TylerMay 18, 2018Tasty mezcal cocktails and excellent vegetarian options with a tasteful, unpretentious decor. Next to the Gene Frankel Theatre.
Anna OhareJuly 26, 2014Usually about a 20 minute wait for a table at night. Well worth it! Get the strawberry cocktail.
PercolateApril 14, 2012Another 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?
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!!- Nate BeattyMarch 8, 2017Terrific dinner - the lamb was perfectly cooked. Highly recommended. With a group of 6, request the table tucked in the back
Jennifer WMarch 28, 2016Ran into this place by chance while looking for lunch. CUTE staff, cozy and warm interior, and solid, but not heavy or oversized sandwiches!
JillianFebruary 21, 2017A muffin and scrambled eggs breakfast is my go to. Light and satisfying. Frequent celeb + model spottings are an added bonus
Andrew ChoiSeptember 28, 2014Rustic space to enjoy for a casual and tasty brunch. Try the Baked Eggs & Avocado.
Anthony MaggioJanuary 26, 2017Delicious dinner menu. Flatbread with goat cheese and mushrooms was A+. Roast Harissa chicken was great too.
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
Marie La RueDecember 5, 2021A classic brunch destination. Good coffee and excellent scrambled eggs. Cute cozy vintage decor.
DanielOctober 12, 2015Awesome Sandwich. Ask for the fig with truffle oil. Very charming and cozy place
Brunch destination for models & actors makes for a sexy crowd. Exposed brick and simple menu. All on an iconic NYC street. Solid spot.
Wyngspan TeamJanuary 14, 2014The 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.
Isaac RadnitzerJune 1, 2015Love this place, the steak and eggs is incredible AND it's good value!! Plus you can get bottomless coffee for $3
Kt LacasseMay 18, 2015One of my new favorite restaurants in NYC. Obsessed with the ambiance and food. Got the buckwheat waffle - the perfect sweet breakfast.
Moss On treesMarch 2, 2017The chicken is paired perfectly with slightly sweet pears and a za'atar infused butter.
Anja HarrisMay 8, 2016Excellent food! The space is big, so even on the weekends you'll be able to fit a group without feeling crowded.
The coffee is always a hit. Try the Baked Eggs & Avocado, which is their version for Shakshuka. Very good and mildly spicy.
Caroline DengApril 27, 2015Eggs and steak are good, almost no vegan options, but vegetarian friendly! Love the atmosphere
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.
Leo N-BAugust 23, 2015The cauliflower crumble starter is big enough for two to share. You should do that, because it's absolutely amazing.
JY GBFebruary 2, 2020Great spot for breakfast / brunch. Very friendly staff as well. The bagel with salmon is to die for
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.
Brian FelixJanuary 4, 2020Steak frites for brunch is amazing. This is coming from someone that prefers potato to a sweet potato.
Tim VetterDecember 15, 2009One 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.
For brunch, get the sweet potato biscuits to share. Then order the baked eggs in tomato sauce with avocado and manchego cheese. So good!
Great place for a quiet breakfast or brunch. Get the Harissa chicken sandwich with a salad and cold brew.
ColinJanuary 14, 2016Glad I chose the Harissa chicken sandwich over the roast beef. Make sure to use the pickles they put on the side.
Reagan BarbosaApril 7, 2019The waffle with apple butter and whipped cream was just so amazing😱 Some of the best whipped cream I’ve ever had.
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
Ashley MillerJanuary 20, 2016Good spot for a casual, somewhat healthy meal. Won't knock your socks off, but also won't disappoint.
Eloise EatonJune 29, 2017My favourite breakfast/brunch place in NYC. Scrambled eggs & sourdough toast is a must. Cosy basement cafe.
Thomas EllisJuly 18, 2014The Harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich is really tasty -- better than another solid option, the roast beef, in my opinion
Kimberely ChengSeptember 16, 2011Cheese 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.
Steven HassallNovember 7, 2014Warm and intimate restaurant with friendly staff, interesting options on the menu but the food and drinks are over priced
In the mood for something lighter? Try the open faced sandwich with delicious Russ and daughters smoked salmon.
Monti BraySeptember 3, 2014Delicious cute and quaint. Great for a reasonable lunch spot and some possible celeb sitings (so I hear).
Amanda MillerAugust 5, 2016Delicious healthy food, great for brunch. The Bloody Mary is very meh though.
Nicole SerratoreFebruary 3, 2016French breakfast tea was delicious and definitely worth trying. Even without milk it was a flavorful black tea.
Ece ÖncüJuly 8, 2013For breakfast, highly recommend steel cut oatmeal with coconut milk, dried currants and fresh berries! Yummy and filling.
Teen VogueJanuary 3, 2011This 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
Beautiful space, especially in winter but after a bunch of visits I don’t know if I like their menu and food/flavors.
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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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