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    Smile To Go

    3.6 (136 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    a bowl of soup and a spoon on a table
    Wesley K.

    I had gotten the half cauliflower soup and the pear cheese sandwich half combo. Honestly, the portions here are good, but are more for people looking to diet or limit their weight. Low key felt dizzy after eating here because the portion size is not significantly enough. Really felt skinny after eating here because the portions are limited. I would say that the taste is good though. I guess they equate small portions to high end.

    Not generous for close to $5. I've been here before they closed because of covid, and it was a nice slice. What happened??

    Not generous for close to $5. I've been here before they closed because of covid, and it was a nice slice. What happened?? This is not even a slice of olive oil loaf.

    Cookies
    Mike C.

    Normally I wouldn't review a place after just trying one thing and spending 2 minutes there, but the Dark Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookie here is so good it warrants a 5-star review. This is a tiny little cafe run by and frequented by hip, young people. There are two tables or so in the very tiny space for enjoying the menu of sandwiches and several other pastries and sweets. All the stuff looks pretty good, but the thing I tried and that you must try too is that Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookie. When I asked for it and the guy said "$3.81", I said "this better be the best cookie I've ever had" and then I tried it and said "you got lucky." Seriously, though I balked at that price at first, once I tried it, I realized there was no question that it was more than worth it. It's a decent size, not particularly big nor small, and pretty flat. It has huge discs of chocolate throughout, and a ton of large, coarse salt crystals sprinkled liberally. This makes it incredibly salty, but it works so well with the really rich, melty dark chocolate. I couldn't stop myself and finished it immediately before I even realized what happened. The other stuff might be good too, but just make sure you come here and get that cookie.

    Dark chocolate sea salt cookie
    Jenny S.

    3.5 stars for this COOKIE ONLY review 3 tables inside, limited seating so mostly a grab and go type of place --sea salt dark chocolate chip cookie: a yummy cookie with a perfect balance of sweet and salty! i just wish it were warm and melty when i got it NOTE: they were cooking up a storm int he back when i was here, they have a refrigerator case of prepared foods to take to-GO

    For a $9 breakfast burrito, one would at least expect it to be warm...
    Jose G.

    For a $9 breakfast burrito, one would at least expect it to be warm. I really don't know how they get away with it.. On the good side, their roasted chicken and pastries are good, but if you stop by for lunch, keep in mind you'll be paying as much as if you had gone to a sit down restaurant.

    Raquel A.

    This quaint small takeout joint had one of the best sandwiches ever!! It had a nice grain bread with minouri cheese truffle pear and amazing fig jam! Each bite was an explosion of flavor! I tried a salad and and a coffee cake that was good as well. But this sandwich in particular hit the spot!!!

    Three veggie side combo - quinoa, collard greens, root veggies
    Molly T.

    Pros: -Healthy, decent lunch food -Nice, accommodating employees Cons: -Overpriced food -Slow (pace-wise) employees I work in SoHo. Just north of Canal street, to be more exact. My point in saying this is not to enable any stalkers but more to paint a picture of how bleak the lunch landscape is for me. Though SoHo is far more pleasant than Midtown, it's pretty barren when it comes to food options (I should say *relatively* barren--in any other city, such standards would likely leave you famished pretty consistently). Not a lot of weekday foot traffic there. Anyway, Smile To Go is one of the few takeout lunch spots in the area, and it also happens to offer a number of healthy menu items. So I end up there often. I went back and forth between three and four stars for this rating because both the food and the people mean well. But price and efficiency are things I give weight to when rating businesses, so I'm going with three. If the world was a fair place (hyperbole alert), 3.5 stars would be a Yelp option. For today, three it is. Smile To Go is small and assuming. Given that SoHo is mostly populated with high-end shops, it's pretty easy to miss. Not totally inconspicuous, though, because there's often a line of hungry humans trickling out the door during lunch hours. As I said, there's not much in terms of healthy takeout around here. At first I thought the line was due to limited options and/or how great the food must be here. I later learned that: a) the space itself is tiny--not much room for any sort of line b) the service is painfully slow It hurts a bit to bash the service because the people who work here really are nice. But given that half of the orders are pre-made salads, I'm honestly not too sure why this place gets so backed up. They seem to be overwhelmed with orders at all times. Hence the line out the door. What I order takes all of 20 seconds to prepare, so it's pretty frustrating when I need to wait 15 minutes in that teeny tiny space (after ordering *and* paying, for that matter) for my food. I get that there's some NYC impatience here, but considering the product, it simply shouldn't take this long. Food-wise, Smile To Go offers a bunch of yummy, healthy options. Salads (all pre-made), sandwiches, soups, and proteins. Also plenty of baked goods, most being gluten-free/vegan. Being the health nut that I am, I typically order the salads. You have the option of ordering one, two or three salads or getting rotisserie chicken + one side. Everything else is extra. Given that all sides are veggies, I need to get three. Not filling enough, otherwise. Sides I have gotten: cauliflower w/ olives, quinoa (usually mixed w/ some kind of cheese, nuts, sometimes mushrooms), kale salad (w/ pomegranate seeds and sweet potatoes), carrots, collard greens, shaved brussels sprouts. All are fairly fresh, though they are sitting out in the display case (refilled often, though). My main gripe about the food is the price. Three vegetable sides, with tax, is over $14. I get that all of this is healthy and trust me, I really do value that. But $14 is just not cool. Getting that chicken + one side is something like $12, and it's really not that much food. Considering the quality (consistently good, but not standout), it just doesn't match up. But like I said, 3.5 seems more apt than 3. Three feels unfair, but four is false advertising. So here we are. Just to reiterate, Smile to Go is a very solid lunch option in east SoHo. Definitely check it out. Just not if you're trying to save money...or time.

    $14 for a small ham and cheese sandwich and two tiny pickles, what a freaking rip off. The sandwich wasn't "artisan", "creative", or "unique" in any way. It was just a normal sandwich that you'd typically get at any NYC deli for $6.50 or less. I'm only giving it two stars because it looks like this place may be more well known for its coffee or other food items. Don't order their sandwiches, ever.

    George C.

    At the NoHo one we scored a Chocolate chip cookie, and liked it, so here we got another, plus the also-very good PB&J Cookie. Friendly staffers and a lot of regulars for their savory items. Check #: 6626 12/4/16 Server: Mary C 10:37 AM TAB: 6626 1 Cookie 3.50 SIDE: PBJ 1 Cookie 3.50 SIDE: CC Cookie 0.25 Sub-total 7.25 Sales Tax 0.00 TOTAL 7.25

    Diana L.

    People that work around here comes here alot they packed everyday. Pricey, but healthy choice. The coffee is great too.

    Helena H.

    Alright. Ordered half rotissetie chicken ($ 10.00) Size of the chicken is a bit smaller than other spanish restaurants or fast food like Boston Market. This place puts lots of ingredients to make it flavorfull and delish! They do serve salads; side dishes fruit salads. Cooffees and expresso. Im loving this place!

    Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookie ($3.81)
    Kayla G.

    I was in the Tribeca neighborhood, craving a really good cookie, and remembered this little place, and the highly recommended Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookie. Conveniently, nothing is priced. I've heard it was bit steep, but I'm willing to pay for a good cookie. Unfortunately, I ended up feeling like I'd wasted $3.81. I don't know if I got stuck with a not so great batch, but the cookie was hard. Personally, I prefer my cookies to be a bit soft. Overall, the cookie was very lackluster, and disappointing. The place is really tiny. There's maybe two tables, but if the weathers nice, there are a few benches outside. There were a few other pastries, I'd go back to try, but I wouldn't go for the cookie again.

    M K.

    Love this place. I grabbed a healthy lunch to go to eat in the office. The line was so long and stretched out to the street but it moved quickly. A staff will ask your order in advance so your foods are ready to be picked up when you reach to the casher. All foods are freshly made. I want to try all the menus!

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    Good fresh food for a quick lunch pick up. Salads are fantastic. Sandwiches are intentionally made. Quick service. No seating.

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    Yummmy!!! What a cute and unique dessert boutique! So many choices but what makes this place stand…read moreout are its adorable and colorful mousse delicacies. The inside was packed with folks! There was no place to sit down because of how busy it was but the staff kept the line moving quick enough. The place still seemed reasonably stocked with their desserts and treats, despite the late afternoon time that I arrived. I ordered 4 different treats to go and they're packed in small box individually. Unfortunately, they didn't quite stay intact during my trek back to my hotel and were tumbled around in the boxes. Nonetheless, the taste and flavors held up well and even after a few days in the fridge. The yuzu daisy has this vivid pastel yellow-pink base and adorable gelatinous yellow gem atop a white flower. The yuzu gives a subtle infusion of tart that is balanced out by the light delicate skin texture of the rest. Sitting atop a thin round rice crispy. I loved the red mushroom one which is a creamy pink mousse inside the cap. The stalk is a thin porcelain-white chocolate light base also filled with a rich cream. Adjacent are two cute little tree nuts. The orange and mango have such vivid colors and are aesthetically pleasing too. Just like the previous ones, their delicate chocolate exterior houses a rich tarty mousse-y filling. I think the mushroom has a better balance and variety of flavors. Although I don't eat mousse treats often, I look forward to trying some of the other ones in the future, like the blueberry, banana and cloud.

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    Veniero's

    4.1
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    Their pastries are delicious!!!! The service could be better on different days haha. I love…read moreeverything they have. You cannot go wrong with anything at all. Everything is so fresh and just so amazing. I wish they delivered out of state so i could still enjoy their desserts.

    This used to be my favorite Italian bakery. I haven't been to this bakery in years like ten years…read moresince I was a teenager. Today I decided to make a special trip to go here to grab a few goodies. I forgot how small the place was and how low the ceilings were. That wasn't an issue though. The place was nice and cakes were stacked neatly. What was surprising to me is that they don't have any cookies laid in the front display. It's all placed in the back almost hidden. I was deeply disappointed with their cookie selection. It was deeply surprising that they don't sell the butter cookies that had jam in the middle and dipped with chocolate on one side with sprinkles. I did ask the clerk and even showed him a pic of what I was looking for and he said they never sold them. They only had the linzer cookies and they didn't look so good. They also did not have the lobster tail. They did have the sfogliatelle which they also called a lobster tail. I thought they were not the same? Some bakeries sell both and they are definitely not the same. I did end up buying one of their sfogliatelle with cream and some rugelachs. The sfogliatelle was good but the rugelachs tasted slightly underbaked. It did taste fresh though unlike many I've had in other bakeries. However, for $28 per pound, I wouldn't get it again. For those not having lobster tail and not having the Italian cookies, I will have to give Veniero's a low rating. I never thought an Italian bakery would not carry staples. Very disappointed. I need to find another Italian bakery now.

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    What a delightful surprise! After working late and attending an event after work, one of my…read morecoworkers suggested we stop here because they loved their cookies. I had never heard of the place before, but I was happy to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels special. The store has two beautiful double doors that create such a grand entrance, and once inside, you immediately feel the energy. The place was bustling with people, and everyone seemed happy and excited -- from the customers to the team behind the counter and the baristas. The cookie case was overflowing with so many amazing choices that it was hard to decide! I ended up getting the Rocky Road cookie, a Double Chocolate Chip cookie, a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and a blueberry muffin to enjoy for breakfast the next morning. The service was absolutely impeccable, and everyone I interacted with was warm, friendly, and delightful. When I got home, I had half of the Rocky Road cookie with a cup of tea, and it was incredible. The cookie was large and chunky but still perfectly enjoyable -- not heavy or overwhelming. It literally melted in my mouth. The chocolate was rich and smooth, and every bite was just delicious. The next morning, I tried the blueberry muffin, and it was just as impressive. It was light and airy, not overly sweet like many blueberry muffins can be. It truly felt like a breakfast pastry. The blueberries tasted fresh and burst with flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back for more cookies. This was such a wonderful find, and I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place!

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