Smør
Restaurant · East Village ·
Open-faced sandwiches on rye, pastries, coffee, and unique Nordic fare
Open-faced sandwiches on rye, pastries, coffee, and unique Nordic fare
"We love this Scandinavian cafe in Clinton Hill (sister location to the original Smør Bakery in the East Village) at all times of day, but it’s especially pleasant in the afternoon, with the sun filtering in through the skylight. You can’t go wrong with any of the smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches on dense rye bread), but the shrimp sandwich and the Danish hot dog are also great choices." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
"Smør’s second location in Clinton Hill is a larger, full-service sibling to the original Danish bakery in the East Village. This versatile neighborhood spot shifts in mood throughout the day—from breakfasts of soft-boiled eggs and cardamom lattes under the sunny skylight, to candlelit date-night dinners of schnitzel and tuna tartare. The white-walled space is minimalist but never uninviting. The loosely Scandinavian menu features deceptively simple dishes like “Beans in Broth” and “Leafy Greens,” in which every one of the relatively few ingredients really shines. Expect consistently great food and service, no matter when you visit." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, tiffany yannetta, neha talreja
"This Scandinavian all-day cafe in Clinton Hill is particularly charming in the evening, when its large windows offer a wide-screen view of the trees outside, strung with lights. Share small plates like the $18 toast skagen—roe-dotted shrimp salad on sourdough, and the unskippable tuna tartare ($20). That pairing of silky diced fish and creamy stracciatella have instant on-plate chemistry, which will hopefully inspire some of your own. Glasses of wine start at an eminently reasonable $10 (and carafes at $25), plus Smør has an interesting vermouth menu, too." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Smør, a Scandinavian all-day cafe, first opened in the East Village. Now, five years later, the team has opened a much larger space that’s a bakery by day as well as a full-service restaurant. Think: Danish-style pancakes, egg sandwiches, hot dogs, crispy shrimp sandwiches, and pastries in an airy, light-wood casual space. The restaurant opens at 8 a.m." - Melissa McCart
"Smør got its start in the East Village, opening a Scandinavian all-day cafe and later bakery. Last year, it expanded with a spin-off in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill. The airy space features a bakery counter stuffed with savory scones, banana bread, hot dog buns, and more. Before 10 a.m. you can sit yourself; afterwards, there’s table service, where you can also order a full breakfast or lunch. The space flips into a dinner spot at night." - Emma Orlow