With all the praises I expected more. This was a simple gyro without anything particularly complex, unique, or even superior execution. The pita is very thin and a bit dried out. The romaine lettuce, as you can see, is somewhat wilted and beginning the fast decay feared in garde manger stations the world over. The primary issue of this sandwich was the flavor balance. The flavor profile was dominated by cool dill yogurt. This sour flavor strongarmed the beef, vegetables, and pita (all three of which only carried marginal flavor pack anyway.) The condiments, romaine lettuce and tomato, are an odd choice for a Mediterranean dish. I would much prefer the traditional pickled radish and mayo-based saucing. While this gyro was ok, I was hoping for much more. This came nowhere near the kebabs in Berlin. Those were half the price. I left confused with the 4.5 star rating. read more

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Came here for a casual lunch on a Sunday afternoon! Sat at a table outside with our two pups and ordered a beef gyro, a chicken gyro, a Greek side salad and hummus with pita bread! Both gyros were great however I thought the beef was better than the chicken. The Greek salad was a good size for the price. No complaints on the hummus. Everything was pretty good! Definitely would come back! read more

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Delicious food always! Service is friendly and happy to serve. Would recommend to anyone looking for comforting, tasty Mediterranean food.

The owner was wonderful living up to the name of smiley! Super welcoming and 100% recommend to all. It's small inside so maybe consider take out or if it's nice a picnic! read more

Delicious and affordable! Popped by with a friend to grab lunch. I wanted something healthy (read - not tons of pita) but delicious. The woman taking my order said she could essentially put the beef shawarma over lettuce, so that's what I did! My salad came with plenty of meat and little containers of hummus and tahini. The best - and surprising - part was this amazing onion/dressing that was on the lettuce. I honestly am not sure what it was, but it had so much flavor! So good. And at $7.55, you cant beat it! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Tried for the first time yesterday. Got the chicken sharwma platter. Portion was huge. Chicken was so tender and cooked with great flavor. Hummus was on point. Was able to try all 3 sauces and the homemade garlic sauce was great. Also had the Falafel. Cooked crispy and had a small bite of spice which was different then others I have tried. Was very good. Owner makes everything and couldn't be nicer. Would go back for sure read more

Finally stopped in to Smiley's today to order a quick lunch for takeout. I have been wanting to try Smiley's for a while now, and now that I have it will definitely become one of my go-to spots. I ordered the dolmades platter, which also comes with hummus, tahini, tabouleh, salad, and pita (I love that they offer whole wheat pita). I can be picky about hummus and I thoroughly enjoyed this hummus. Everything was delicious and tasted very fresh. It was also a very generous portion especially for the price point. It ended up being my lunch and dinner! I am already thinking about when I can go back to try the falafel and baba ghanoush! Also, the owners were there and were very friendly! I highly recommend going to check out and support this local business! read more

Smiley's was the first restaurant that I went to when I moved to the Manayunk area, and I have kept on going. I love this place. I often get their greek salad with beef added to it. It tastes great, and the portions are huge! I also often get a side of their Baba Ghanouj and a side of their Tabouleh salad. Both are amazing. The staff is extremely friendly, and remembers me when I come in, which is one of the reasons I love supporting them. It goes a long way, when you have friendly customer service. The restaurant is rather small, so delivery or pickup is the best option. I preferred pickup when I was living near Main Street, so that I could stop in and say hi. Unfortunately, now I live a little further so it's not as easy. Bottom line if you are thinking of ordering from Smiley's, do it. Your taste buds will thank you! read more

This is the healthiest place in Manayunk! Mark the people are very friendly and the food is always very good and delicious. I highly recommend this please at any time to anyone. My personal favorite is to take out food from Smileys and find a nice place in a park to eat it and enjoy a wonderful day. read more

First things first, owners are amazing. They are so friendly that it makes me want to visit smileys cafe again. Food is also delicious! Half of us barely finished our platters because they gave us so much! They give you lots of pita bread so you can dip endlessly in their delicious hummus. I also got the beef gyro which was pretty good too. Owners gave us a small cup of free watermelon slush which was perfect for that hot Sunday. Highly recommend trying it out because the food and owners will make you want to come back! Food + customer service = outstanding read more

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It's small, it's at the end of the road, but what it makes up for in fresh food, customer service, fresh lemonade and juice make this my new fave place. I'm visiting from NYC and my dad really wanted to try another spot but I insisted on trying it. He said there the entire time just saying "amazing, amazing, amazing, so fresh wow oh my god" hahaha I got the beef gyro plate and the beef was so fresh and juicy and my dad got the garlic chicken and it apparently blew his mind. Thennnnnn Smiley came out and said hello!!!! He literally is smiley! What a fun guy. I'll come back to Manayunk just for this spot. No joke. I'm seriously thinking of heading there for a salad and gyro before I head back north. Their hot sauce with the beef?! Perfection read more

Unimpressed! My coworkers and I spotted this place on the way to have lunch at the Couch Tomato one day. We made a special trip the next week just to try Smileys Cafe. First of all the food is expensive for what it is. Most people ended up spending $15 on a platter and a soda. For not being a sit down restaurant- this price point is a little too high for lunch hour. Now, you can get a gyro for about $10 with no drink. This is the way to go. The gyro was plenty of food to fill me up. It just wasn't amazing. The chicken in the platters were dry and needed lots of the in-house made garlic sauce to moisten it up. The service was surprisingly fast for only having one girl working. Smileys doesn't have bad food.. I just wouldn't go out of my way to come back again. Just being honest! read more

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This food is so good, I had the falafel sandwich and fresh lemonade. They truly live up to their name, the customer service is so awesome.

Warm, friendly owners who greet you with a smile. I've had the shawarma, gyro and falafel sandwiches. All are equally delicious. My go-to when I visit the area. read more

Fantastic food and service. A nice warm inviting atmosphere. The owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met.

This place has been a second home to me over my years in Philly and they're always on point. You can't beat the service and the quality/quantity for the price. I highly recommend the veggie platter for two and their baba ganoush in general. Will be back soon! read more

I love this place. Everything is always so mouth watering delicious. The staff is passionate about what they do. A+ for fresh food and awesome service! I have sampled quite a bit from their menu, but my all time favorite order is the beef platter, side of tzatziki sauce and a fresh raspberry lemonade. I have no reason to go to another place for Greek food. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

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We had such a great experience at Smiley's! The food is delicious, prices are right, and Smiley came to our table to welcome us and thank us for visiting. Would recommend this amazing little find in Manayunk to anyone! Get the Falafel Pita! read more

Kind people and great food. Love the platters and sandwich options. One of my favorite places for smoothies. Always quick service.

One of our favorite GREEK TAKEOUT. We've ordered here a number of times and food is consistently delicious and you get plenty. They're vegetable platters are my favorite, especially the falafels. My husband loves the meat platters. Gyros or souvlaki. Oh and we're ordering tonight. Can't wait. read more

Food: Get the gyro platters! So much food (meat/salad/rice/pita) for the value. The pita bread was hot and the strawberry lemonade smoothies have real fruit pieces in them, too. Service: Amazing. The owner, Smiley, was super friendly and warm-this might be best hospitality I've ever received in a restaurant. He took the time to talk with my family and even sang happy birthday to my brother in multiple languages. Ambience: Seating area downstairs is casual and looks a little like a coffee shop with some tables and a few couches. read more

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BAHHH this place is soo good. I crave it all the time. Smiley's is an interesting restaurant name....maybe I'm missing something with it's relationship to Greece. But it does make me smile when I put the food in my mouth. MMMMM :) Food is always great. The falafel platter is my go-to. I love how they are always changing up the sides that come with it - salad, stuff graped leaves, tabbouleh, it's always different. The pita comes warm and once it gets warm it does get hard (LIKE ALL BREAD AFTER ITS WARMED AND GETS COLD), so make sure to keep it in the tin foil and keep this in mind when tearing up the food.The platter usually last me two meals or at least 1 meal and a little snacky. Nom nom. Maybe I'll order some now.... I have also ordered a few other items on the menu and all have been good. The tzatziki sauce is really yummy and you get a generous portion when you order the bigger size. The hummus is amazing, especially with the olive oil drizzled over it. And the price is great. They deliver which I LOVE. But always get sad when I have a craving after 9pm because they close. The staff is so friendly, and the cashier I always see is always happy and laid back. She rocks! The restaurant itself is fine. Nothing special. Very cafe-like, not too much light. You don't need to eat-in to get the full experience. I'd suggest ordering out. Parking is on the street. Metered parking on Main but if you are picking up you can just put on those emergency flashers and run in. If you want to save some coins, there is free parking in the neighborhood that would just be a short little walk. read more

I was looking for a place to get takeout from for dinner with my in-laws on Sunday. We just got back from being out of town and I didn't feel like cooking. I was trying to find a place my in-laws would enjoy. Enter Smiley's Cafe. I ordered a bunch of food on GrubHub. It was ready when I went to pick it up. I got the garlic chicken platter, falafel platter, Greek salad, a ton of pita, hummus, rice, and baklava. It easily fed five people with extra left over. In fact, I'm eating leftovers for lunch right now, two days later and they are still amazing. The salad is amazing. It reminds me of how my mother prepares salads. It's still crisp and delicious with dressing on it after two days! The food is delicious and fresh. It was prepared in a timely manner and the price is perfect! We'll be ordering from Smiley's in the future! read more

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1 rule: CALL FIRST! Have been turned away by a note on the door many times after making a special detour. :( That said, it is absolutely worth the detour! Amazing small business with fresh, authentic gyros and grape leaves (my go-to's) It is the best Greek I've had anywhere! :) read more

I was in the Philadelphia area for business meetings and craving some good Greek food. I'm so glad I found Smiley's. As others have mentioned, the parking situation was a little tough due to the area it's in but I was able to find a spot not too far from the restaurant. It was worth seeking a spot out for. I went at about 1pm on a Wednesday and it was pretty quiet. It's a very small place with a walk up counter to order food and a few small tables to eat at. The place was very obviously run by a family, the woman behind the counter also had her children around. That aspect was great for me as I love supporting any local businesses and cool to see this family running this restaurant together. The food was delicious! I ordered the Beef Gyro plate and it was a good amount of food, excellent flavor and well priced. The gyro was thinly shaved and had wonderful flavor. The tzatziki sauce was one of the best Ive had and the rice was fluffy and a good balance to the flavor of the meat. The only thing I didn't LOVE was the pita...it was a little thinner and crispier than I like. But overall, this place was a great find. Great food, good service, good people! read more

If you are looking for the ORIGINAL gyro this is the place The Falafel is absolutely delicious the tabule salad exceptional Long time since I go to an authentic place like this, don't be afraid for the look of the place the food is delicious read more

I've never been disappointed by the quality of the good here. Everything served is fresh and the portions are great for the price. Mr. Smiley and his staff are great! read more

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I have been back to Smiley's several times and have not once been disappointed! I'm officially obsessed with their Honey and Walnut Baklava. I'm a sucker for desserts and it is heaven in my mouth. I've been getting the Greek Salad which is so fresh and the house dressing is light and complimentary to the salad. The Orange Passion smoothie is my favorite so far!! I genuinely appreciate a place that has fresh, delicious food and great customer service. Their staff is always SO sweet and upbeat it will brighten your day up. Keep it up Smiley's!!! :) read more

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I loved smileys for the first year when they opened. I ate it about 3-4 times a week. However, lately, the pitas have been stale and the falafel very dry. Also it seems they have started skimping on tomatoes in the sandwich as well. I keep giving them another chance bc I'm vegetarian and there's not many options in manayunk. But I think this sandwich is my last. It seems ever since they turned the restaurant over to teenage workers the quality drastically dropped. Hopefully smiley and his wife read this and get back in the kitchen themselves. I miss their sandwiches! Gave them another chance today and it's still bad. My falafel pits was mostly lettuce and hummus and the pieces of falafel that I did get we're very bland. I won't be coming back until the owners start working there again or hire better help. Updated! Since the owners have taken back over the place I haven't had a bad sandwich. Awesome place, very nice family owned business, and their little toddler keeps you occupied while you're waiting! I will be a regular again for sure! read more

Hands down, without a doubt, the BEST chicken shawarma platter with the freshest Greek salad and the most divine hummus on the planet!! (And I spent a summer in Greece!) Reasonably priced and delicious! Would highly recommend read more

It was ok. I don't know why people rave. I've had better gyros and schwarma in the city that aren't so dry. I asked for extra sauce, it still came very dry. the pita bread was overly toasted or something, don't know why, and crackled off during bites. read more

Okay yummm. First time here and I plan on returning! 2 of us shared the vegetable platter and a Greek salad for lunch. The veggie platter...had falafel, tomato & cucumber salad, tabouli and hummus. We received warm pita as well. We both really enjoyed the platter, perfect portion for 2. As for the salad...yum! Lettuce was crisp and abundant with veggies and feta crumbles. I often find that Greek dressing tends to be oily but this wasn't the case, it was perfectly blended with spice and vinegar! We also ordered the tzatziki to accompany the pita. Each cup is 75 cents and regretfully I didn't order 10! I love my tzatziki and this is solidly one of the best I've had. This is a wonderful option for lunch as the dining area isn't the most appealing for the dinner setting. Lovely food, friendly service, and fairly priced! read more

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What a find. The food was delicious. Started with dolmades and falafel. Flavorful and so good. I had the beef gyro. I love the amount of lemon in their sauces. Perfect. The pita is a bit crisp on the edges, which I love. The two young women at the counter were fantastic. Sweet and welcoming. I believe they did all the food prep. Perfectly balanced. Cannot wait to go back. Bravo Smiley's!!! read more

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Saw all the good reviews on yelp and decided to go in... Just as the reviews stated I was greeted by Smiley- the friendliest restaurant owner ever. He explained the difference between gyro and shawarma. Gyro- has tzaki (sp?) on it Shawarma- has hummus on top Both are the meat shaved off the pole. Anyway, since it was my first visit he offered me a free drink while I waited. I ordered the beef gyro platter. It came over rice with Greek salad, hummus, and a ton of pita. The serving was enormous. I don't even know if ate half of it. Everything was delicious. Even the rice was very flavorful. They homemake all the sauce and the hummus was really good. I read a review that said the pita was hard and I didn't think that at all. They heated it up and it was warm and chewy and a great vessel for hummus. I almost got the baklava because pistachio sounded amazing and it had such good reviews. Now I'll have to go back for that. Overall must visit. You'll get 2 meals out of one platter and Smiley was so welcoming and nice. read more

This is absolute treasure and staple. I've loved coming here since my very first visit to Philly and always look for a great falafel place to make me feel at home and this is it! Great food made with love by awesome people! read more

Super good food at really good prices! Their smoothies are awesome as well. Everyone is always very nice.

I stumbled (yes stumbled, I was just at tent with free gin samples) upon Smiley's Cafe while at the Manayunk Art Festival this weekend. The menu looked good and the prices were really reasonable, which is quite remarkable for that area. I got the beef gyro sandwich and my girlfriend got the falafel sandwich. Both were delicious. The staff was very friendly and was happy to provide the extra taziki I requested. The meat was perfectly seasoned and the wrap was perfectly crisped. The taziki was delicious and not runny at all. We have been huge fans of another shawarma shop in Philadelphia since we moved here a year ago. It saddened us, because we've grown an attachment to our other shawarma shop, but we both agreed that Smiley's is now our favorite. I'm very excited to try the shawarma sandwich and the tahini next. read more

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Great, freshly made Mediterranean cuisine. The no frills, small cafe atmosphere only adds to the charm. We got the Mixed Veggie Platter, a Falafel Platter, and a side of Baba Ghanouj. The hummus is tangy and full of flavor, and the salad dressing is not too overpowering, so you can taste the salad for what it is. The staff was extremely polite and grateful. Will definitely return here to try the gyros and shawarma. read more

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I get something here about once per week, they are always so good! I love the smoothies. I love the falafel and gyros. Excellent staff. Thanks for being a great part of our neighborhood. read more

This is the type of small family owned business we should all get behind! Food is fresh and delicious. Nicest people alive!