Great food, great customer service! Love coming here for a gyro - the yogurt sauce is tangy and delicious and the meat is juicy and flavorful (unlike some other places in the area...). The falafel are pretty good as well, seasoned nicely with spices and herbs. The platters are plentiful, so expect to have a little left over for lunch tomorrow. I'm pretty certain they use Soumaya Sons pita, which are great and have some chew and aren't super doughy or taste like they were made in a factory. They even have whole wheat pita, which is the cherry on top for me. It's worth hunting down a parking spot in Manayunk or ordering this via food delivery app for some delicious Smiley's. read more

I signed up for yelp just to review, and after seeing the nasty comment that is clearly from a would-be rival coffee shop owner --- smileys is about so much more than coffee! The word 'cafe' is used in Mediterranean / Middle East to refer to any small wondrous place that serves food but does not have a huge kitchen / servicing staff / etc. Yes, they do have coffee. No, I haven't tried it. But to critique smileys for the coffee without trying the food is like lambasting the opening act to a show without bothering to stay for the main event. The best food i have had in manayunk (handy nasty is also amazing) - fresh, healthy, delicious, reasonably priced, smiley service. I go there at least 2x/week, and find myself inviting people over just so I have another excuse to eat there again. The baba ganouj is amazing, the Greek salad is uber tasty (you get a side of it with the platters, along with hummus), and I've enjoyed the falafel, beef gyro, and chicken gyro. And the hummus! Owners are super friendly, offer free tastings of baklava. Phone number: 267 323 2098 read more

I got the falafel pita and it was absolutely delicious! The pita it came in was fantastic and there was just enough substance to the pita-sandwich to get everything in one bite which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also got the grape leaves to split with a friend and in my opinion I would say those were just okay. I only had grape leaves for the first time about a week ago at a different restaurant and I thought they were amazing... however after getting them here I don't feel the same. Maybe I just don't know what flavors to expect in a traditional grape leaf- I can only say I enjoyed them a lot more at a different location. Either way- I will absolutely be back. Honestly great, wholesome food for a really competitive price. Thanks Smiley read more

Bluzone cafe - Grape leaves side! - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but this place is a hidden gem. The definition of a hole-in-the-wall. you really can't go wrong but the falafel sandwich and chicken gyro are delicious! best smoothies in manayunk easily. You won't be disappointed! 10/10 service as well. read more

Have to give Smiley's another shout out for excellent service. I ordered takeout last night and everything was great! I really appreciated how well my order was packed, and how it was 100% correct even with substitutions. I got the chicken gyro platter and Tropical Craze smoothie, both of which I recommend. I was happy to see that: -The pita was wrapped in foil to keep it warm and soft -Everything was arranged in a visually pleasing way. Smiley's cares about the details for taste and presentation - I could tell by the fresh sprinkle of parsley on the creamy side of hummus. -Napkins and all utensils were included in the bag, even a straw. -Sauces were packed in their own containers: 2 of Tzatziki and 1 vinaigrette for the salad (love this so the greens don't get soggy!) -Since I don't like bananas, I asked for that ingredient in the Tropical Craze smoothie to be replaced with strawberries or raspberries. I ordered online so I put this in as a note which I wasn't sure anyone would read. When I picked my order up, the woman handing me my order remembered and said "don't worry, no bananas in the smoothie at all." Great service! If there is one tiny recommendation I could make, it would be to look at getting a high-powered blender. The Tropical Craze Smoothie was good but the coconut was not fully blended in, making the smoothie a little gritty. I still thought it was good, but a better blender would probably be able to create a homogeneous product that has a more pleasing texture. Smiley's always delivers great food with, yes, a smile. And now I have lunch for tomorrow. Thank's Smiley's! read more

Bluzone cafe - Chicken Gyro Platter + Tropical Craze Smoothie (substituted raspberries for the usual bananas). Takeout packaged with great care! - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very kind owners that went above and beyond to serve my boyfriend and I as new residents of the area. Food was delicious, we are looking forward to trying more stuff soon! read more

By far the best food I've had in Philly. I lovvvve this place. We were visiting from California; can't wait to go back. The owner was super nice and the food was insanely good read more

Best Shwarma in town. Hands down. Their smoothies, pitas and home made humus are out of this world good! Fresh ingredients and food cooked and presented with care. I take my fam there at least once a month for a Smiley's run. Great service and sweet as pie staff. If and when you are in the mood for good shwarma or a gyro definitely try them out. read more

I need something quick, hearty, cheap and tasty. Where should I go? Go to Smiley's. Great little hole-in-the-wall on Main Street with a nice atmosphere, pleasant staff and really solid food. I got the standard meat platter and some grape leaves and loved it all. Great baclava to finish off as well. This is the kind of local lunch place that everyone loves, and with good reason. I'm happy to know that I have this place around the corner. read more

Falafel pita and Greek salad are amazing! Pricing is super affordable. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. read more

The owner is very nice and welcoming - truly earning the name Smiley's. He even tried to say thank you in Chinese - didn't have the heart to say it was pronounced incorrectly although it was close enough for someone who probably didn't study the language full time. The felafal are nicely browned, yet not overcooked. The hummus and pita were average unfortunately. I love pita and was disappointed that these were a bit dry. Overall, the food is okay, but a bit expensive for what you get. read more

A good spot to grab a quick Greek meal in Manayunk. I came here this past Tuesday with my boyfriend and we ordered grape leaves, the beef shawarma platter (subbing baba ganouj for hummus), the falafel sandwich, and a tropical smoothie. What's good: -The grape leaves! I'm normally not into grape leaves at all, but ordered them because my SO wanted them. I'm not even sure what exactly was in them (other than rice), but they were amazing. They had a really complex mix of flavor: a bit sour, a bit umami, a bit sweet, which made them really interesting. They also came on a bed of salad, so the entire side was really refreshing. -The beef shawarma platter: tender, flavorful slices of beef with tzatziki sauce, fluffy and fragrant jasmine rice, creamy baba ghanoj, and a really fresh mix of veggies and feta for the salad. -The tropical smoothie: coconut, pineapple, banana, and honey. I find smoothies a bit too sweet generally, but this was perfect. *Even better because you get bits of coconut pieces as you sip! What's less good: -The falafel sandwich: The falafel was crispy and I believe homemade, but bland. I wish it had a bit more flavor, and also that there was more hummus in the sandwich. -The pita: not bad, just not great (thin, kind of tough). I don't think their pita is homemade, so that's probably why. -even if you eat in they give you Styrofoam/plastic take out containers. It would be nice if they gave real plates/cutlery to people who eat in their dining area! read more

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Delicious, Authentic Mediterranean food with great price! Try the smoothy! I highly recommend this cute little Cafe to anyone who's going to visit Philadelphia! read more

Staff was friendly, and I didn't need to wait long for my chicken gyro. I'm willing to go back, but I wouldn't get the chicken gyro again. I want to try the beef gyro; hope it's more flavorful. read more

Checked out Smiley's last night on a date. It is a very small place, really more for takeout or delivery, but they do have a few tables. Everyone working there was friendly. We spilt the Smiley's veggie platter which is for two people. It came with a huge amount of pita, hummus, salads, grape leaves, falafel. The portion was excellent and it was very tasty. I felt it was a value that our meal cost around $20 and we also had fresh squeezed lemonade. Parking is tight in this neighborhood, but I'll risk searching for a spot to come back here! read more

My brother and I stopped in after lengthy discussion of what dinner would look like and are sure glad we did! The market was clean, well stocked, and had some delicious made-to-order food! I had the Smiler Wrap, which was a grilled chicken wrap glazed with a savory Chipotle Mayo. The staff was very friendly, joking back and forth with us and making sure our food was just how we wanted it. What a lucky find! read more

First time here...won't be my last ! Stopped in for a Late weekday lunch & couldn't be more impressed. I had a falafel sandwich & an order of grape leaves. Both were outstanding.The husband & wife owners were friendly and gracious and obviously very proud of their homemade-tasting food. The falafel was one of the best I've ever had and very filling. I will DEFINITELY be back...want to try the rest of the menu. Nice & clean, too. read more

I saw all the rave reviews and I tried. Big portions? Yes Expensive? No Greek? See.... that is where things don't work. If you order a Gyro, Greek salad, hummus, tsaziki etc in a pizza/sub shop place, you have certain expectations, and you get what you expect. When you get food from a "Greek" or "Mediterranean" place you have different expectations, and this is where things fall apart here. Long story short: All 4 of us ended up not really eating any of what we ordered. If they just did not use Ground Mace in the falafel, they would probably have an amazing falafel. (Small note) If you have ever eaten Greek food in Greece, Cyprus, or at hard core Greek places in NYC, this is not for you. In a nutshell, most would like the food, but we didn't, and hence 3 stars. read more

I crave Smiley's hummus on a daily basis!!! The beef gyro and Greek salad are fabulous. read more

Bluzone cafe - Beef gyro platter...delicious!! 8/2015 - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let me just start off by saying: THEY'RE BACK!!!! Smiley's is open and back to business as usual! EDIT: the owner (Smiley!) had emergency open-heart surgery, hence the temporary closing. Those of you who are griping about the closure, have a heart (hehe)! And THANK GOODNESS because this place is - no exaggeration - my #1 spot for lunch and/or dinner. I absolutely LOVE Smiley's. I have lived (and eaten) all over the world, from Amsterdam to Colorado, from Nicaragua to Italy, from Hawaii to London and everywhere in between, and this place is hands down the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food I have ever had. The ingredients are always fresh (Beautiful tomatoes! Crispy greens! Exquisite hummus!) and extremely flavorful. The owners are the friendliest people and they recognize their regulars (like me, lol). I don't think I'm the most memorable person but, even if I haven't visited in a while (which is very rare, because I'm addicted to the beef shawarma and struggle to not grab a meal here every single day), they know who I am. They really know how to make a girl feel special! :-) Everything is homemade with love that you can taste. The falafel is rich and exploding with flavor, the hummus is even better than my mom's (sorry Mom, love you!), and don't even get me started on the beef! Perfectly spiced and cooked on a rotating spit... my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The prices are unbelievably reasonable and the portions are very generous. Don't think, just go: order the beef shawarma platter (or sandwich) and experience taste bud bliss! read more

I don't know how I've never written a review about Smiley's, considering it's one of our absolute favorite spots in the neighborhood! We have never gotten something that didn't taste incredible. We tried one time to make baba ganoush at home that's close to as good as the one they make from scratch everyday... and we couldn't even get near the flavor because they make it with magic. I could talk about the baba all day. Anyway, from smoothie to shwarma, you really can't go wrong, and you'll be greeted by some of the sweetest folks in town because the owners are lovely. Try the greek salad (with chicken... how is their chicken better than all other chicken?!) and baba ganoush next time you're around... you won't be disappointed! read more

The best Mediterranean food I've had in all of Philly! So yummy and fresh. Owner and ran by the sweetest family that makes you leave with the BIGGEST smile on your face, absolutely loved it and will be retuning soon! read more

This place is incredible. We had ordered delivery, and the grubhub driver left the food on the porch without notifying us. We dog owners did not foresee the foods arrival without notice, and let the pups outside. You can guess what happened next. Two four legged creatures happy as can be, belly's full of Smiley's, and some less than happy humans. After contacting the great people here, not only did they offer to drive the replacement eats to our door themselves past closing, but we were refunded for the whole thing. Not only did our scavengers eat for free, but so did we!!! Please give your patronage to this wonderful establishment. We now understand the name is as such because they will make you smile no matter what. Beautiful people!!! read more

Dreadful meal. We ordered chicken shawarma platters. The shawarma bore zero resemblance to the dish by that name. It was a lightly seasoned, very dry, overcooked chicken breast on top of rice. The pita bread was arguably even worse: thin to the point of matzo crackers and about as tasty. The beef shawarma was reported to be equally bad. It's as if this restaurant had never tasted or been exposed to real Mediterranean food. read more

The food is exceptional each and every time! MY LORD. The food is always SO FRESH and FLAVORFUL. Hands down this is one of the best casual Mediterranean eateries in the city. Delicious. read more

Delicious! Would eat again and again. We got the falafel platter, beef gyro, grape leaves and baba ghanoush. Honestly, it was all so perfect I can't pick which was the best. It's authentic and delicious. The owner and staff are so friendly and enthusiastic which makes me want to continue coming back and placing take out orders. Highly recommend! read more

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So good! I would drive from NJ to Manayunk for this place. One, because the food is so good and second, you feel like you are visiting with family. I always have to review a place with these vibes. read more

Amazing falafel, and very kind family who owns this place. I got the Greek salad, a side of hummus, and a falafel sando w a raspberry lemonade smoothie and it was perfect! Not a thing I would change. The hummus, and falafel were sooooo flavorful. The falafel was cooked PERFECTLY nice and warm not too crispy. All the veggies in the salad and on the sando were to fresh and yummy. Amazing salad dressing as well. The people who work here are so kind relatable and sweet. The atmosphere was exactly my vibe as well. I can't wait to come back read more

This is my favorite spot in Manayunk! The food is so delicious and reasonably priced. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Everyone needs to try this food! read more

My favorite restaurant in Manayunk and perhaps even in Philly! The family that owns it is incredibly sweet, and the food is wonderful quality for a great price, always very flavorful and fresh. I'm a vegetarian and I can always find things to eat here, although I most often go for the falafel pita. Definitely try the lemonades, and get a side of hummus while you're there! read more

Customer service 100%. We came at around 11:30AM and the owner Smiley was there and offered us smoothies on the house. The food was delicious as well. We got the chicken shawarma platter and the chicken was moist and seasoned well. And the falafel pita was also yummy! Definitely will be back!! read more

I've been eating here for years and it's always delicious. My favorite is the beef shawarma pita. It's not that expensive and for a few bucks more you can make it a platter - they add hummus, some pita, and a salad. The best way I can describe their whole menu is simple and healthy. I wouldn't recommend their food for pretentious world travelers who expect some life changing cuisine. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy lunch and has about 10-15 mins for pickup. The staff is always super friendly and their food is consistently good. read more

I didn't manage to get a picture because we inhaled our pittas too quickly. I just returned from Israel and was craving some shawarma but didn't want to leave the couch. I found smileys on Yelp and then on grubhub for delivery. The BF and I ordered the chicken and beef shawarma at 6:30. By 6:45 the food was already here. I'm not proud of how quickly I ate it lol but it was delicious. The shawarma was great (not Israeli quality) but we'll spiced (not too spicy) and the tahini was very good. Bellies are full and we are very pleased to have found our go-to Mediterranean food. read more

got their shawarma beef platter and a baklava which were so good! They seem like such nice people and their prices were very reasonable

I must start this review by thanking the lady at the counter. We came in and my little daughter needed to use the bathroom which is behind the counter (really not for customers). The kind lady went in and cleaned the bathroom to make sure it's clean for the little girl; thank you! We would have loved to stay in, unfortunately it was a hot and humid evening so we opted to take the food to go. We had the gyro, the chicken shawarma, grape leaves, falafel and babaganoush. Everything was truly tasty. The chicken shawarma tasted as in between pulled chicken and shawarma, but delicious nonetheless. The lemonade was refreshing as well. The only let down was the tahini, but the humus and Tzatziki sauce were tasty. Had this place been slightly bigger, it would've easily earned a five stars. Great food and excellent service despite the size. read more

Great spot for delicious fresh Mediterranean food. Loved the beef gyro. Not greasy and flavorful! Chicken platter was huge and nicely done.

Had a beef shawarma and it was fantastic. It was the perfect portion. The beef was thinly slices, yet it was very flavorful! They also gave a lot of pita bread! Their raspberry lemonade is like an icee - quite refreshing! Lastly, the service was fantastic. The ladies working behind the counter were incredibly nice and helpful! read more

This place and their customer service is hands down, one of the best! We catered a lunch from Smiley's and the food did not disappoint. Their Greek salad is one of the best I've ever tried. The shawarma, falafels, and sauces were even better. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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The best place around for greek/med food. So fresh and flavorful. Such a great local spot!

The food is AMAZING. I have lived in the neighborhood for a few years and I feel cheated that I have just had Smiley's for the first time. The pita and hummus are so fresh, and the baklava is delicious. Definitely recommend! read more