Smile To Go
Cafe · Kips Bay
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
Highlights
Fresh breakfast & lunch options including vegan, plus coffee
Fresh breakfast & lunch options including vegan, plus coffee
"The sister of the cafe on Bond Street has yummy greens to take out for lunch. Better be an early luncher to avoid the crowds!" - My Orange Box
"A fresh, easy takeout outpost of The Smile. Come for fresh sandwiches and vegetables, stay for the highly entertaining people-watching outside. Opening Ceremony and Resurrection (the trendiest of trendy clothing stores) are across the street and make this block generally hilarious all day long." - hillary reinsberg
"Here are some of the things you’ll find at The Smile To Go: bone broth, turmeric lattes, “creative directors” wearing sunglasses inside, and girls in leather jackets who just bought some stuff at Reformation or Opening Ceremony across the street. Even if you don’t understand what any of that means, what you need to know is that this is an outpost of The Smile located on the southern end of Soho, and they serve good food throughout the day. You’ll find a bunch of different salads and grains and vegetable sides to mix and match, as well as rotisserie chicken. For a quick, simple lunch that’ll keep you full throughout the day, this is your best bet in this area." - hillary reinsberg
"Smile To Go has a few locations around the city, and they’re all perfect for when you want to pick up a small sandwich or a cookie with exactly four large chocolate chips on top. They also serve rotisserie chicken and vegetable sides like kale salad and roasted carrots, and the location at the Freehand Hotel has a couple of big tables where you can sit while you eat. So if you live or work in the area, this is a very easy kind-of-healthy option. It can get pricey, but the food is better than the majority of things you buy over a counter." - bryan kim, matt tervooren
"This rustic, French-leaning restaurant is known (and rightfully so) for its ambience. The subterranean dining room feels cozy and protected, with low lights and a casual table setting fit more for the Left Bank than lower Manhattan. The owners support small farms and source locally when possible; try the marinated goat cheese, steak tartare, or the couscous. This is the perfect spot for an early brunch, drinks and dessert with girlfriends, or small plates after an afternoon of gallery hopping. There are only about 15 tables, so it would be a wise move to skip peak hours." - Carbone Smolan Agency
