Smile To Go is a pricey eatery located in Gramercy. This is the sister restaurant to the one in SoHo which I used to frequent several times a week notably for their excellent chocolate chip cookies. I came here to have a bite of lunch. The sandwich had an unusual cheese and greens. Filling but not tasty. I also took a blueberry muffin which was studded with many berries and tasted wholesome. I took half home. There is plenty of seating and few customers. It's open early for breakfast. The restroom is on the second floor as it's part of the hotel. Before I left, I saw some four pastries lying on a plate. I asked Alia if they sold them half price as this place closes at 4 pm. She sold me what turned out to be a very tasty sticky bun for $2 cash. read more

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Came to pick up a Too Good To Go order and the spot wasn't packed. There was ample seating and the cafe is connected to the Freehand NY hotel. I got the Market Plate, which allows us to pick 3 market sides available. Per the staff's rec, I chose the Kale Salad, the Couscous, and Sweet Potatoes with Beets. The food tasted fine/ok. The couscous was pretty good and had a fresh taste - would recommend! Aside from the Sides I chose, they had Carrots and Quinoa as other options. Super friendly staff and the business is clean and comfortable. For restrooms, you'll be directed to the ones in the Freehand hotel on the 2nd fl. They're very clean and there's a cozy seating area upstairs as well. read more

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Friendly service. From coffee to breakfast sandwiches to yummy sweets this was absolutely perfect for us while staying at the Freehand. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and the efficiency of the staff. read more

This sandwich was mediocre, it was half of a rotisserie chicken salad sandwich. It came out to be $6. It wasn't worth it because it was so small. The workers are really friendly and the service is fast. There's a lot of seating which was nice, it's definitely a place to unwind and get a quick bite. read more

Smile To Go - Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

A bit pricey but very pleasant place to have coffee, a pastry or a light meal. Good fresh coffee. Pastries are made elsewhere but the other food is made fresh on sight. read more

Smile To Go - Decaf latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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I was treated to coffee here today. I had an iced coffee with almond milk and light ice. I believe it was a cold brew and it was delicious! Very flavorful brew, smooth with a pleasant aftertaste and mildly sweet with only a little almond milk. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant environment was busy but pleasant. read more

Smile To Go - Good to the last drop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

These guys are great. The coffee is good, the food is good. The staff is awesome, very friendly and helpful. This is a very popular spot, but they move pretty quick. read more

Good coffee and great service! Staying at the Freehand hotel this coffee shop was perfect for the traveler and a lot of locals here too. They serve Stumptown coffee with was a breath of fresh air from just arriving from the PNW. The best cup of coffee (drip) I had in NY while on my work trip recently. The breakfast was nice and fresh and perfectly priced. I had the folded egg sandwich and it was hot, fresh, and tasty. This is the type of cafe you look forward to going to for a good cup a joe and quick breakfast. read more

The best oatmeal in the city! There's something about this oatmeal to go that was so good! Who knew healthy could taste like this? I recommend Smile To Go for fresh, hot food! read more

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This was attached to our hotel so we stopped in one morning on our way out. There were so many delicious photos on Yelp. The menu that day only had oatmeal or a breakfast sandwich available. We had breakfast sandwiches which were good but not what you come to NY for. It comes on an English muffin but you can specifically request a bagel. I arrived in NY with a bit of a cold and so I ordered a tea. It was delightful and they prepared it with non dairy milk for me. read more

I eat here whenever I stay at the freehand. Simple menu but it's good and consistent. Coffee options are good, and I like the breakfast wrap. read more

The newest location just opened in the Freehand Hotel, officially making this one of the best hotels in NYC for food, joining Simon & The Whale, Studio and Broken Shaker. They have those same excellent cookies and pastries as at other locations, plus lots of great breakfast and lunch options. Definitely try the Black Seed Bagels Bacon, Egg & Cheese ($7) and the Moroccan Pancakes ($9). read more

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Decent for a quick to go coffee or food. It is a little over priced for what you get but I do think the quality of ingredients are there. read more

Smile To Go - Maple Bacon, Fried Egg and Cheddar Breakfast (BEC) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Their cup o' joe is flavorful and a complex, a refreshing alternative to NYC to-go coffee.

Don't go out of your way for this place but I don't mind coming here at all. Good food and seating for a fair price Got the Chicken entire which comes with 2 sides and I selected the market tomatoes and roasted veggies. Chicken was slightly dry but everything tastes how it should. Definitely nothing mind blowing. Perhaps the prepared food at Whole Foods is better They serve Counter culture drip coffee which I like read more

I guess one of the most major deterrents would be the price(broke college student #yolo), but I agree that the food is way overpriced. I enjoyed my sandwiches from Smile to Go on two separate occasions. The first time I came here, it was just opened. A lot of things I wanted to try from the sandwich menu was unavailable, until I settled for a Manouri Cheese & Pear Sandwich, which was light and filling. On another occasion, I found that STG is on the Ritual app so I decided to get a Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was light and filling as well, but the ciabatta was tough to chew. Overall, I found both sandwiches to be tasty, very flavorful, and satisfying. read more

Smile To Go - Roasted chicken w/cranberry & arugula on ciabatta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

To everyone saying Smile to Go is expensive... where have you been buying your market plates?? Please tell me, because I always thought 3 big servings of veggie sides was very reasonably priced, but maybe I am living in a luxury vegetable bubble. This location is much bigger than their original outpost on Howard St, but lacks the same charm. That said, the food quality is up to par -- I looove all their market sides, as well as the rice krispie, the bone broth, and the pear/manouri cheese sandwich (the sandwiches, however, I do agree are overpriced). I don't even think it's really fair to compare Smile to Go to Dig Inn -- Smile has more inventive flavors, updates their menu more often, and I feel also gives larger servings of veggies. I've also ordered from them on Seamless, but do find that the serving sizes tend to be a bit bigger if you order in person. read more

Smile To Go - Market Plate with beets, quinoa, and carrots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The Freehand Hotel is filling up with all kinds of cool stuff, and this grab and go addition is perfect for a quick, relatively healthy lunch if you don't have time to sit and dine at Studio. I went with the rotisserie chicken with one side, and while at $15 it was pretty pricey for lunch, the portion was HUGE. I'm talking a half chicken, nicely roasted, with an enormous pile of their roasted eggplant. The ordering was a little confusing because I asked the lady if I could just get the chicken with one side, and she said yes, but she really just meant that they would double the portion of my one selection, and still charge me for the same amount as if I ordered two. So not exactly what I was going for, but it was a tasty lunch and easily enough for two light eaters. They also have sandwich selections (I like that you can order a 1/2 size), as well as little snacks and baked goods that use unique ingredients... I know I'll have a hard time resisting those in the future. The line moves quickly and there's some seats if you want to stay for your meal, though it seems like most people take it to go. Fast, easy, fresh, and interesting - a great combo for lunch in my opinion! read more

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Whoever is the pastry chef needs a raise! The chocolate chip cookie and scone/biscuit with jam on top are to die for. Excellent customer service and atmosphere. Keep doing what you doing! read more

We came here just to get a quick bite because we hadn't eaten all day and this place looked really cute with its outdoor seating. We tried ordering the lamb meatballs but they didn't have it unfortunately, so we decided to order the rotisserie chicken with the watermelon salad and the basil pesto pasta. It was pretty tasty, the chicken was a little under seasoned for my taste, but still a good meal. The aesthetic was really top notch though and the service was nice and the gentleman behind the counter was very informative. Even if you don't want a huge meal, you can come here for a nice drink and one of their baked goods and sit in the shade and enjoy the sounds of the city! read more

Smile To Go - Roast Rotisserie Chicken with watermelon salad and pasta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Had an OK iced coffee and parfait from here. It's a cute spot with plenty of seating but sadly I found what I ordered to be pretty average. Nothing special. read more

Smile To Go - Parfait and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little place with very limited menu. I had the avocado toast which was 1 piece of bread cut in half with avocado paste served with a parsley side salad. This was new to me but I ate it. The staff was lovely. If you're hungry order double portions. read more

TL;DR: great employees, subpar food The ambiance is great, quiet and peaceful, in a part of town where there's plenty of people. The Manouri Cheese and Pear sandwich was a fine little taste but overall I'd say spending your money is a waste. For $7 a pop you get a teeny little nibble - Half a sandwich? or a whole Sad-wich? If you're looking for value this place is not it but if you're in the mood for a mood this place has got it dood. read more

I had eaten here many times before today. The food was good, but very pricey, even for the neighborhood. The employees weren't particularly friendly, just performed their job perfunctorily. I was walking nearby on my lunch break. I was deciding between here and Black Star and decided to come here. I ordered an iced coffee with cream. The barista literally filled a cup with cream. Then he was told by the cashier that it was supposed to be an iced coffee WITH cream. I mean, I've never worked as a barista but I don't know how anyone can make this mistake. Instead of dumping it out and starting over, the barista literally just adds drops of coffee into the cup and hands it to me. The drink is literally white! I give it back and say, "That's too much cream". He takes it back and adds two more drops of coffee and hands it to me. I tell him that it's still unacceptable. He then rolls his eyes! The cashier finally tells him he has to actually remake the coffee. He does. Then after he finally hands it back, I told him I saw him roll his eyes. No apology, just an "Oh yeah?" And then he walks away. No apology from any staff on his behalf either. I wrote an email, and no one has responded. Highly disappointed and unacceptable! read more

I love this gem in the place that I stay. They have friendly staff, and endless supply of oat milk and quirky drinks like turmeric lattes and their food menu is expansive for breakfast and lunch. I love the bagel I got with lox. They have a lot of seating and they're connected to the hotel so you don't have to go outside in the cold if you stay there. read more

I go there at least 3 days a week to grab coffee. I was very disappointed today. Despite this, very cute and quiet place to study. The food is just alright. read more

Smile To Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The food here is fantastic and well-seasoned. The staff is really kind, friendly, and helpful. Really put a smile (haha) on my face. Will return for more food! read more

I tried this place for the first time today through MealPal and I love it! It reminds me of Dig Inn, honestly. My meal was the butternut squash fusilli, kale, and roasted carrots and everything is delicious. The fusilli is lacking a bit of flavor but since the other 2 sides are so flavorful, it works, I wish the kale was chopped more (huge pieces!) but it's not that big a deal. I will definitely be back. I hope they have tofu! read more

Smile To Go - Butternut squash fusilli, kale, roasted carrots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice environment for sure, at the ground floor of a hotel, natural light, reasonably priced coffee (2.5/3/3.5)... The coffee is luke warm on this chilly day :( Keep your hot coffee HOT please! read more

Coffee is bold and silky rich! The Moroccan pancakes are delicious! They're light, fluffy and work well with the peach compote! I also recommend the market plates, specifically the beets and chicken. Service is also great. read more

Smile to Go is a nice place to grab a relatively quick sit down breakfast. You order at the counter and then someone brings your meal to your table. I got the breakfast sandwich with egg, ham, cheese, and onions on a bagel. The sandwich was very tasty. It was kind of messy so I would not eat it on the go. There was only one menu that was passed around when waiting to order so I would recommend looking up the food options on your phone while on line. read more

Smile To Go - Scrambled eggs, bacon, sour dough toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Got myself a whole roast chicken sandwich. Was quite disappointed with the portion and price even though I had a special promotion. Provided feedback and never heard back from the organization. read more

Great food, great service and great prices! Seriously, this place is awesome... Outdoor seating with heaters as well

Worst service I have experienced in NYC and I have been living here for over a month. They refused to make me a sandwich and then when I ordered a gluten free breakfast sandwich THEY GAVE ME THE END OF THE BREAD UPSIDE DOWN LIKE I WOULDN'T NOTICE. Walked all the way here in the pouring rain will not be returning. read more

Smile To Go - save yourself some time and just don't go here they didn't even have gf bagels like they said they did. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Stayed @ Freehand which has a partnership with this cafe (it's in the building). Coffee is good. Line is confusing (morning section is different from the rest of the day and no one tells you where to go). Not many gluten free options in morning menu which is problematic for Celiacs as it's the only hotel breakfast option available. read more

Amazingly fresh food!! The counter attendees are also so pleasant and welcoming. Food choices always have a wide variety to appeal to many different tastes. read more

Smile To Go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place. Such a cute place and food is amazing! This was my second time here and I got the roasted chicken which was delicious! All their sides are just so fresh. read more

The service and restaurant operations are HORRIBLE. At 10:41 I checked in and ordered folded egg sandwich. 20 minutes later food came. $7 cost gave me a tiny piece of food - not what I expected at all. I returned and asked to swap to BLAT. Other 20 minutes later, but this time food still hasn't arrived yet. $16 for BLAT. So all in all after 40 minutes I still didn't get my breakfast. DON'T GO OTHERWISE YOU WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY! read more

Overpriced, but I really enjoyed the food and the service. I had an asparagus salad... the kitchen left the woody ends on a couple of pieces, but the salad was great otherwise. They have Diet Coke, and (really) the staff were just great. read more

It's a mixed bag here. Super cute space. The market plate is tasty. The drip coffee is oddly weak. The avocado toast is sad, sad, sad though, $12 for one little piece of toast with a little smear of avocado and a couple capers and a bunch of parsley? Disappointing. read more