The Smile
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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The harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich may be my favorite sandwich in all of New York. I could eat that every day.- TrevorOctober 20, 2013Cosy interior on a nice street but my maple bacon was very ordinary for such a popular spot. Better food at Mile End across the street.
Zoe SchwartzSeptember 1, 2013Best orange juice I've ever had... The French toast with strawberries is amazing
Charlotte & LisaJune 5, 2012A well kept secret tucked away on Bond St. Great brunch, manouri cheese and fig sandwich recommended.
Dayron Arias™May 22, 2013I like the fact that they are open until midnight :) that is always a plus :)
CCDecember 21, 2012The chocolate chip cookie is amazing. The sardine appetizer was good but way bigger than expected.
These guys conceived the brilliant idea of adding coconut milk to their steel-cut oatmeal -- delicious!- Thomas MoAugust 4, 2015My friend recommended the bacon here, and that's all I've had, but it's really that good.
AmyOctober 6, 2012The honey maple date glazed bacon sandwich on challah bread is effing amazing. Eat it.
Angela ZhangOctober 3, 2014The ambience is great. But the chicken sandwich and the roast beef are both just okay. The flavors were very muted..
- Nick MJanuary 27, 2014Excellent assortment of food and ambience. The brisket and fish were on point.
Alex SongJanuary 6, 2019Holy shit the roast chicken is like literally a whole chicken. Large portions.
GourmetLiveMay 23, 2011Located on Bond St. in the East Village, this intimate restaurant also happens to sell fashion accessories, high-design housewares, and other handpicked items.
The Harissa Chicken sandwich is insanely good. Spicy mustard on the side takes it to the next level.
How about a bibb lettuce and shaved radish salad (+ 🐥) with an Arnold Palmer? K great, lunch is sorted.
Alisha RamosAugust 10, 2013The best decor and atmosphere. Great for brunch with very reasonable prices.
Lee ByronJanuary 10, 2015Great brunch and coffee. Occasional celebrity sighting as its a neighborhood favorite.
Sexy LFOctober 19, 2014While the food was delicious (I recommend the flank steak), the service is a tad slow.
Scrambled eggs with arugula and sourdough bread is tasty in a simple way, if a bit pricey for the portion size
Sonia GrobmanFebruary 6, 2015Their mochas are delicious . Food seems just subpar but good atmosphere
The Harissa Chicken sandwich is one of the best in the city.
Kenneth LuNovember 2, 2016Choose a different place to eat leisurely. Otherwise, they will rush you and decide to put their rustic decorations over you even during slow hours.
Sara NewmanDecember 1, 2018The lamb meatballs are 🔥. Get the big order. Mezze platter was ok. The brownie was a bit dry
Kat KarimiFebruary 16, 2012Great mussels in coconut lemongrass broth. Perfect for a late night snack.
All the food is excellent, particularly the steak and eggs
Ignore the rest of the drinks menu and get the spiked cider. It's delightfully smooth.
EileenJuly 26, 2017I've only been here for drinks. Note to self: do not get the midnight rambler. My friend though the violet hour tasted like soap but I found it okay
Cristina Rumbaitis Del RioOctober 19, 2014The service is really slow. No one seems to have more than 30 second recall for orders. But the food is good and the ambience is good.
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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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