The Smile
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
NoHo, New York
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DevontaSeptember 1, 2016The ambiance is nice. Nice place to have a light lunch if you're not super hungry. Friendly staff.
Andrew ChoiSeptember 28, 2014Rustic space to enjoy for a casual and tasty brunch. Try the Baked Eggs & Avocado.
Brunch destination for models & actors makes for a sexy crowd. Exposed brick and simple menu. All on an iconic NYC street. Solid spot.
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.
Anthony MaggioJanuary 26, 2017Delicious dinner menu. Flatbread with goat cheese and mushrooms was A+. Roast Harissa chicken was great too.
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
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!
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.
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?
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- Nate BeattyMarch 8, 2017Terrific dinner - the lamb was perfectly cooked. Highly recommended. With a group of 6, request the table tucked in the back
DanielOctober 12, 2015Awesome Sandwich. Ask for the fig with truffle oil. Very charming and cozy place
JY GBFebruary 2, 2020Great spot for breakfast / brunch. Very friendly staff as well. The bagel with salmon is to die for
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.
Caroline DengApril 27, 2015Eggs and steak are good, almost no vegan options, but vegetarian friendly! Love the atmosphere
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.
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.
Brian PelayoApril 30, 2012Personally I think they toast their sandwich breads a little too much--difficult to eat and the roof of my mouth is now pretty rough. But I've been here for Thanksgiving and it was amazing!
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!
Amber VittoriaFebruary 14, 2016Have been here for brunch and was fantastic. Came for dinner last night and was surprised at the poor service/food. Half our table received their meal 30 min before the other half - food was cold too.
Brian FelixJanuary 4, 2020Steak frites for brunch is amazing. This is coming from someone that prefers potato to a sweet potato.
JillianFebruary 21, 2017A muffin and scrambled eggs breakfast is my go to. Light and satisfying. Frequent celeb + model spottings are an added bonus
Eloise EatonJune 29, 2017My favourite breakfast/brunch place in NYC. Scrambled eggs & sourdough toast is a must. Cosy basement cafe.
Leo N-BAugust 23, 2015The cauliflower crumble starter is big enough for two to share. You should do that, because it's absolutely amazing.
Moss On treesMarch 2, 2017The chicken is paired perfectly with slightly sweet pears and a za'atar infused butter.
Marie La RueDecember 5, 2021A classic brunch destination. Good coffee and excellent scrambled eggs. Cute cozy vintage decor.
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
Great place for a quiet breakfast or brunch. Get the Harissa chicken sandwich with a salad and cold brew.
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
Ashley MillerJanuary 20, 2016Good spot for a casual, somewhat healthy meal. Won't knock your socks off, but also won't disappoint.
Brian ChaseJune 30, 2014Try Honey Roasted Chicken or the Roast Beef Sandwich. You will be happy with either.
Steven HassallNovember 7, 2014Warm and intimate restaurant with friendly staff, interesting options on the menu but the food and drinks are over priced
Beautiful space, especially in winter but after a bunch of visits I don’t know if I like their menu and food/flavors.
Anna OhareJuly 26, 2014Usually about a 20 minute wait for a table at night. Well worth it! Get the strawberry cocktail.
99UApril 22, 2014This Noho restaurant and general store offers delicious, reasonably priced fare in a super-cozy setting. Mon-Fri: 8am-11pm | Sat: 10am-11pm | Sun: 10am-10pm
Nicole SerratoreFebruary 3, 2016French breakfast tea was delicious and definitely worth trying. Even without milk it was a flavorful black tea.
I'm not an oatmeal guy but a tip said to try the oatmeal. So I did. Surprisingly good. Still not an oatmeal guy but I would definitely get it again here
Amanda MillerAugust 5, 2016Delicious healthy food, great for brunch. The Bloody Mary is very meh though.
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
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.- MaleehaApril 26, 2010Perfect 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.
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).
ColinJanuary 14, 2016Glad I chose the Harissa chicken sandwich over the roast beef. Make sure to use the pickles they put on the side.
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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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