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    Chickpea salad
    Zalika D.

    Decided to make a little side quest when I passed by this place, I was intrigued my the name and wanted to see what they had going on. I'm so glad that I did. Was immediately greeted when walking in by, I find out later, Chef Guerrieri. Checked out the menu to see the options and landed on the S'wich Pizza Espinosa and the chickpea salad. For the Espinosa, subbed the prosciutto for chicken. When both ordered landed on my plate the explosion of flavor, good crunch and a healthy amount made this foodie very happy. The bread is all fresh and everything is made to order. SMARTWICH is small and intimate and of you look on the walls it tells the story of Chef Guerrieri. Please come and check this place out, I will be back.

    Closed as of March 29, 2026...Relocating to a new spot in Syosset....opening sometime at the end of April 2026!
    Andie E.

    Smartwich is temporarily closed! Closed as of March 29, 2026. Relocating to a new spot in Syosset....opening sometime at the end of April 2026! New Location: 98 Jackson Ave Syosset NY 11714 Looking forward to visiting the new location!

    Shanice C.

    Went out on a whim and stopped at this sandwich shop because the name intrigued me. So glad I did stop in because the food was amazing! I had a flatbread pizza and it was so good and I can tell it was made with all fresh ingredients. The chickpea salad was very refreshing as well! I love how the walls inside told the story of the head chef and his journey from Napoli to New York to Lisbon back to New York, the story was told through a beautiful mural. Chef Guerrieri was phenomenal with his customer service! Overall a really great experience I will definitely be back

    Bay Leaf Tea--lowers blood pressure and blood sugar
    Gail B.

    I had to give this place another try, and I am glad that I did. I ordered the sardine (fresh) sandwich, and it was phenomenal. The homemade Portuguese bread had a crispy exterior and a soft and warm interior. The sandwich itself was an explosion of flavors that I love: salty, briny and fresh, and the portion was huge. The condiments were very good and well balanced. I will come again soon to try another one of the Chef's sandwich creations. The Cold (but without ice) Bay Leaf Tea was an instant favorite of mine. The Chef was in the store and recommended it because it has many health benefits, including regulating blood sugar levels and reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. The sandwich came out in five minutes. The Chef was there, and he was very kind to me, engaging in friendly conversation. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

    Sausage
    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 10 Decor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 If you remember the small chain of Smartwich Sandwich Shops that once occupied Manhattan, and you miss what they served because they all disappeared during the pandemic, then look no further. Chef Michael Guerrieri is back with a bang! Only this time, it's in Hicksville, Long Island. Luckily, I had the pleasure of dining here twice in the last week and tried a handful of his offerings. Let's just say that you will likely not be disappointed with whatever you order, but read on for my favorites. First of all, I have to mention the amazing bread, which is always the most important part of any good sandwich. Chef Michael scoops out some of the middle, and then toasted them perfectly. Slightly crunchy crust, while fluffy and airy on the inside. Just right. Now onto what's between the bread. SQUASH BLOSSOM (8/10) - The overall flavors of the sandwich were great, but I do wish that the fried squash blossom was crispier. The bacon bits adds a nice smoky and savory note to the otherwise vegetarian dish. SARDINES (8/10) - Imported directly from Portugal and pickled in house, these sardines are delicious, especially paired with pickled onions and pickled tomatoes. The touch of aromatic olive oil completes the package. SAUSAGE (10/10) - Wowza! This sandwich was magnificent! The sausage crumble was soooooo flavorful. Slight bitterness of kale somehow matched amazingly. However, please ask for Calabrian chili oil. Add some to each bite and it will be taken to the next level. I will be back for this bite for sure. OMELETTE (7/10) - I enjoyed this sandwich, but it was relatively light in flavor. The vinaigrette was not noticeable and I would have liked more. When I added a little rosemary olive oil to the mix, the taste was elevated. ROAST BEEF (6/10) - This was one of their most popular sandwiches. However, I was not a big fan. The deli meat was tender, but felt too heavily processed. Also, the sweetness of the relish turned me off completely. OCTOPUS (8/10) - I know it's expensive, but I need to feel more of that tenderly cooked octopus in each bite. The vinegary salad paired well. Hard to complain, but next time, I'll ask for double meat. Lol TUNA (6/10) - This was not bad, but so much large chunks of celery. It felt more like tuna was the co-star highlighting the veggie sandwich. Obviously, with all the celery, there was a nice crunch to the texture, but I would have preference more tuna. PASTEL DE NATA (10/10) - I had my fair share of these delicious little tarts from different parts of the world. These were as good as any I have tasted. Creamy custard with a flaky crust. What's not to love? Chef Michael is one of the most friendliest owners I have ever met. He is proud of his country (Portugal), his products, and wants to share it with everyone. We had a wonderful time listening to his stories and enjoyed our visits very much. He told me that there are plans to open up more towards the west. I'm begged him to open in Forest Hills, or at least Queens. I need that sausage sandwich in my life.

    Turkey
    Nikki C.

    Stopped by on a random Saturday afternoon to try this hidden gem out. We got the turkey sandwich (we originally wanted the chicken put the pastrami paste has pork in it) and it was delish! I really enjoyed the bread, it was super fresh & the veggies paired with the turkey complimented each other so well. The sandwich itself is pretty large, you can probably split it with someone else. I guess just one minus star because the guy making our sandwich didn't change gloves; he had a wet towel and wringed it out and then touched the bread/made the sandwich. Slight change of cross contamination with chemicals here, it didn't bother me but it might bother other customers. Other than that he was quite friendly & accommodating as it was our first time there. Cant wait to come back and try the octopus sandwich.

    Fresh turkey sandwich on Portuguese bread. Perfection!
    Christine M.

    Food is fresh and delicious, chef is extremely hospitable and proud of his creations, pricing is fair and reasonable. This will become a regular stop for me, and I don't live around the corner. My sandwich eating husband proclaimed it was one of the best sandwiches he has ever had. Can't recommend enough! In Francesco's Bakery in Hicksville.

    Smartwich

    This smart sandwich shop has the best with fresh ingredients on Portuguese bread. Chef creates seasonal specials as well. It's casual take out or eat in but definitely worth the trip. Today it was Italian burrata, w arugula,tomato, procuitto and a honey jalapeño drizzle.

    Stuffed Jalepeño

    Two amazing sandwiches at Smartwich! Got a Steak Melt that Chef Michael made for me, and the new Stuffed Jalepeño special which was absolutely incredible! Chef does an amazing job crafting his recipes and putting the highest possible quality into every dish! Always a pleasure coming to Smartwich!

    Sandwich and drink
    Andrei L.

    A friend of mine was raving about Smartwich so we decided to go together to check this place out for lunch recently on a weekend. The place is housed inside of Francesco's bakery, and I got there around 12. The young man working behind the counter seemed pleasant. The place itself is just a small stall, but there are a few tables inside so you can dine in if you want. From the reviews I saw, I decided that getting the roast beef sandwich ($13) would be a good choice for a first timer. They also have some drinks and I ended up getting a barley tea ($2.50). Total cost of the meal was about $16.86 with cash payment. There is a small credit card fee so be aware if you are planning to pay by card. There are a lot of good things to say about the sandwich. First off, I was pretty impressed by how big the sandwich was. If you're not that hungry, I think you could get two meals out of it. Secondly, the bread quality really stood out. It seemed really fresh and fairly crunchy; excellent. The roast beef was pretty tasty and they put some sweet peppers in there as well. Everything seemed really balanced about the sandwich and it came together so well. I was going to just eat half, but I ended up wolfing the whole thing down cause it was so tasty. The barly tea was pretty good. It's not a super strong or sweet flavor, but pretty light and refreshing. All in all, the meal was excellent. The sandwich definitely feels better quality and higher end than most other sandwiches you can get. I would give Smartwich 3 stars for the present moment. My meal was excellent but I feel like the prices are a tad high. Not egregiously overpriced, but slightly so. If the sandwich was between $10-11 after tax and if the barley tea was $1.50 or lower after tax I would give out an additional star. Definitely looking forward to trying out another sandwich at some point in the future.

    Roast beef
    Jean R.

    This place is inside Francesca's bakery. I've been here a handful of times and this past time I went, I finally got to meet Chef Michael! What a great person with a true passion for his business. The sandwiches are always very fresh, flavors so balanced and the bread is top notch! When I eat a sandwich, usually some of the bread gets thrown out but not here! I eat every morsel. They also have a seasonal special sandwich. I have to say my sandwich always tastes great but this time around with the chef himself actually making it- it took on a whole another level! Absolutely delicious!

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    Everything about this place is amazing from the owner Chef Guerrieri to the amazing creations you won't be dissapointed.

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    Excellent chicken sandwich, friendly staff - especially Chef Mike! They were also very conscientious about food allergies. will be back!

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    The bread is the best around. I drive a long way for it. The pizza is incredible. Highly recommend

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    The food and service is wonderful. I highly recommend the sausage and octopus sandwiches...so good!

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