My friends and I wanted something nearby for lunch last Tuesday that had an easy take-out option. I was able to place an order online and picked up the food when it was ready. BIG BREAKFAST - 18 This spread came with choice of eggs (scrambled or sunny side), bacon, crispy potatoes, baked beans, toasted rye, and a small side of yogurt with granola. Overall, this was a bit of a hit-or-miss. The scrambled egg tasted pretty basic, but I did love the crispy edge of the sunny side. The bacon was way too crispy and hard, which I didn't like, so I let my friend enjoy my portion. The potatoes were definitely the highlight with buttery soft interior, and crispy exterior that was seasoned with salt and herbs. On the downside, the baked beans were too sweet for my taste, and the toasted rye was stale and hard. The yogurt was incredibly rich, so the small portion of it was perfect. While this was a large spread of food, I don't think I would order it again. I did notice the Danish toast while I browsed the menu, but I'll save it for a future visit if I do decide to dine-in! read more

Solid brunch spot, but gets pretty busy on the weekends. Wish we lived closer to here so we can come anytime but unfortunately it's one of those places we gotta commit to if we're gonna do a 30+ min walk. I mainly came for the cardamom bun, but we had a peek at their menu and also got a coffee and shared a shrimp sandwich. The sandwich was so good! I'd definitely get that again but there are also so many other items on the menu I'm excited to try. The cardamom bun fell flat though. It was dry and a bit stale.. so would pass on it next time but maybe try some of their other baked goods. You can order at the front for takeout and eat outside if the tables are open, or there is also inside table service if you want to wait. read more

Actually so good, ordered way too much. Go for the fancy fries! Will def be back for brunch. read more

Smor - Could have just gone for the roe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ironically I just got home from Scandinavia Sunday when brunch mates decided on this place. Everything we had was so good. A good balance of sweet and savory. I'd recommend making a reservation because seating is limited. And the prices were beyond reasonable. One of the cheapest meals I've had in nyc. I want to try the other location which is closer to me. But this is definitely a spot to check out! read more

Smor - DANISH PANCAKES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Simple and phenomenal! Smor won my heart with its baked goods (cardamom bun and doughnut FTW), but we finally got to try a sit down brunch recently. The big breakfast is everything people say: satisfying, flavorful, delicious. It's impressive how relatively clean and healthy food can taste so good. How do you know a dish is executed well? When bacon is on the plate but everything else is better I also enjoyed the club sandwich but the hubs prefers his chicken salad less dressed (this is the saucy kind). Matcha latte and coffee were good too. Love the bread. Will come back to try the Danish pancakes. The vibe is bright and bustling, and service was perfectly helpful without being intrusive. Highly recommend. read more

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The host, bussers were very helpful and nice but the two ladies at cash register, the manners overall look not welcoming, it made me felt back to Chinatown early 2000( much improved now) what's happened in that morning hours Sunday morning? Coffee is not hot, no cup sleeves or double cup, no lid. Pastry is always something I want to go for. Place is so nice but that moment made the place colder than outside. read more

I'm biased because any Scandinavian spot will probably automatically get 5 stars from me, and Smor is no exception. We came around 9:30 on a Sunday and there were plenty of tables, but we didn't realize that they have a limited cafe menu until 10am (which is when the crowds came). I definitely will be coming back to try their full selection but regardless we enjoyed the items we got. I tried the salmon&co, and 3 additional pastries. The salmon&co was a good enough substitute for the smoke salmon smorrebrod that wasn't available until 10am. The cardamom bun was just as delicious as the ones at their EV location. I also liked the ham and cheese pastry, but thought the sausage roll was a bit lacking. I will definitely be back for the smorrebrods and the shrimp sandwich! read more

Scandinavian bakery and cafe by day; restaurant by night. Surprisingly busy on a frigid weeknight. They had ample seating for walk ins at their counter, but it seemed their table seating was mostly booked up. We grabbed a couple seats at their counter, but I think they likely could have squeezed us in at a table. I'm guessing there were some more cancellations than expected due to the weather. We had a big appetite and likely over-ordered. I started with a glass of gamay which was surprisingly served very chilled. I believe there were eight or so wines available by glass. Additional bottle menu which I didn't review. They had some beers but no spirits. Food wise, the smor hot dog and the corn fritters were served first. I likely wouldn't have ordered the hot dog, but it was circled on the menu leading me to give it a shot. It was a pricey wiener at $7. The justification for the pricey comes from the fancy bun, fancy ketichup, and fancy mustard. I wouldn't have mind spending a bit more for fancy meat too. The corn fritters were served with a creamy sauce. I liked the texture of the fritters a lot. Crispy on the outside with more of a stringy feel on the inside. The temperature was perfect. Sometimes I bite into a fritter and burn myself from the inside; this was not the case. Ensuing course was the beans in broth with their signature sour dough. Sour dough was reheated to give it a slight crisp. The broth had a syrupy texture to it and was quite savory. Soup also had potatoes and bits of pepper. All together, it was quite flavorful and we made sure to clean up every last bit with the bread. We ordered two main courses which ended up being a bit too much. We probably would have been fine with one main or another small plate. The first main that was served was the shrimp burger. One of the best shrimp burgers that I've had. Had a big meaty patty which was the star. Served a fluffy and milky bun with cucumbers in a tzatziki like sauce. We also had the sesame schnitzel. This was also one of my favorite dishes of the night. Schnitzel was super thin with a medium thick and crispy breading. Meat was still juicy which admittedly is tough to accomplish for a thin cut. It was served with a curry sauce and cucumbers in a creamy sauce. I highly recommend spritzing the accompanying lemon to provide some acidity to compliment the savory and saltiness of the schnitzel. Pacing of the food was on point. Staff was informative. I believe there was only one restroom which was single occupancy and handicap accessible. read more

Nice addition to the neighborhood as there aren't too many Scandinavian-inspired restaurants. They offer cafe service in the morning and then transition to a more typical restaurant in the later morning and afternoon (8 am - 10 am you order at the bar, but can dine in. No table service until 10 am). The vibe is trimmed down and sparse (very Scandinavian feeling), but welcoming. The coffee and food are both good. I enjoy their bean soup for dinner. They always have a range of seafood items too. In the morning, I like the cardamom buns, which often are still warm from the oven. When I go in the morning, I typically have my small dog and they never give me a hard time (I don't stay, I just come in to grab a coffee). They have a few outdoor tables too, which are nice to sit in as they are on a quiet street. Random observation - The morning is really taken over by parents with their kids. Tables fill up fast as this seems to be a hot spot as a before school meet up. This makes it a bit noisy at times. read more

Smor - Pastry selection in the morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Smor is such a cool new spot that opened up! We've been a few times and it's always been very busy but we can usually still be seated. I prefer the food service over their pastries, I've tried a couple of things on the menu but we both loved the bolle med ost best! read more

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!! AMAZING FOOD! BEST pastries in town (that's saying a lot with Radio and Otway within walking distance) and I've never felt so seen as a parent trying her best.. We will be back again very soon. We had a reservation for an early dinner, we'd only had their amazing pastries before so we were super excited. Unfortunately, as we sat down I could see that my 4 yr old was on the brink of a full melt down. I took her outside to try and calm her down, but we already knew dinner was no longer in the cards (side note this has never happened before, she's usually really well behaved at dinner and we always remove her from the situation if we'd be disrupting other people's dinner). Shortly after, my husband came out with some FREE pastries that the incredibly kind server gave him after he informed them that we'd have to cancel our dinner. As a parent, I was beyond blown away. They could have been angry with our crying kid and that we then abruptly cancelled on them. Instead they gave us real grace and those pastries made me tear up that someone could see that we were trying out best during a tough situation. read more

We popped in for a Saturday night dinner and was surprised with how quiet it was. We are always happy to have good Scandanavian food. In terms of food, we started with the tasty trout toast - salty from the heaped on roe, and overall good trout. The tuna tartare, comparatively, was slightly undersalted but still yummy. We enjoyed the heartiness of the sesame schnitzel - crispy and served with a cucumber yogurt and sweet curry mayo. The shrimp sandwich, more like a shrimp cake with herbs was our least favorite. We finished the night with Danish pancakes (crepe-like pancakes), moist and tasty with blueberry jam and cream. We were there in time for happy hour and got a carafe wine at an excellent deal. Overall a lovely meal although the ambiance is a bit cold (both stark and temperature setting). read more

I loved this place for brunch. The bread, pastries, and coffee were top-tier!! I came here around 9 AM on a Saturday and by 10 AM. The place was almost completely packed. A little overpriced for the portion sizes but overall would go again read more

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My friend and I had a fantastic dinner here! The space is intimate and modern. We ordered 5 different dishes to share including the Miso Scallops, which were a special that night. Everything was absolutely delicious! We could've prob done with one dish less but we were excited to try it all. Our other dishes were the Trout Toast, Tuna & Stracciatella, Potatoes & Anchovies, and the Crispy Shrimp Sandwich. Service was friendly and attentive. I'd definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Okay y'all this place is fire. I'm sooo happy they opened a Smor in the Clinton Hill neighborhood because this is what we need here. If you want that cozy neighborhood cafe feel this is the place to me. They have brunch and dinner options. Their coffee and their pastries are amazing! They recently just opened but I've been here like 10 times already. Staff are super attentive and amazing. I've only had great service thus far. There was a day where my partner and I waited for like 30 minutes to get our order -- there was a glitch in the system and our order just happened to be skipped over. They handled it very well and treated us for the inconvenience. read more

Smor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place has so much potential, and I'm eager to return and try more dishes! The interior is very Scandinavian- beautiful in its simplicity, which allows for the emphasis to be on the natural light (skylight has beautiful exposed beams too). Tables are very small, we had to stack plates a bit with our table of 4 (we also had a baby and a dog, so, we had some extra juggling to do, but it didn't bother us much! The water cups are plastic, which was a bit disappointing, since the coffee cups are all gorgeous, unique ceramic. Plus, plastic is the devil. It just didn't jive with the Scandinavian feel- glass would have felt better (and so much more eco-friendly, and better tasting water to boot). I ordered a drink 3 times, but struck out the first two times. First I ordered a decaf latte, but they don't have decaf coffee (I'm a caffeine lightweight, what can I say). The second drink I ordered was their elderflower fizz but since they just opened, the liquor drinks on the menu are a tease- they don't have their license yet. However my friend's beer was delicious, so there is always beer and wine. Then I tried ordering a matcha, and they made me one, yay. Service was attentive. Now for the food! The 4 of us adults shared bites of everything. Absolute favorites were the ham & cheese croissant, the cardamom bun, the shrimp sandwich and the pickled herring. My friend's egg sandwich had fluffy, soft eggs. I was not impressed with the matcha donut, as it tasted like a regular donut with barely a hint of matcha. I also wasn't fond of my avocado toast- the ingredients were fresh but it was pretty bland other than the chili oil on top, but it needed some tang or savory element. All in all it was a positive experience and I can't wait to come back and try more (and get the pickled herring and the cardamom bun again!). read more

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I am a Smør fanatic. I always recommend it as a place to get dinner with friends. Lots of shareable plates, good portion sizes that leave you full but not stuffed (I end up stuffed because I always have a small plate, entree, and dessert ). The danish pancakes are to die for and the beans and broth are super comforting with the sourdough bread. Highly recommend. The ambiance is great too. read more

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Food was good but service is lacking. Went with my mom for brunch and they gave us something we didn't order (along with our actual order). I told the waitress and they took it away. Brought soups.... No spoons. I couldn't get a hold of any wait staff so walked to the back to ask for it. They brought it without any word of apology. Ok. We enjoyed our food. Bill came: something seems off. I didn't see an itemized bill just total I had to pay. I asked to see itemized bill. Waitress seemed to be ticked off by it. She finally shows me and that extra item was showing on the bill. I pointed it out to her and she looked really ticked off at that point. Walked away. Came back with corrected bill. No apology, no thank you. Very disappointed. read more

I've been wanting to try SMØR, and had the pleasure of a quick brunch yesterday. Everything was delicious, drinks, food and the to-go Cinnamon roll and savory scone. The standout was the crispy shrimp burger and smashed potatoes done perfectily with a dill aoili. And the prices were great , will definitely be a new go to! read more

Immensely disappointing! Service was terrible and we were rushed out of our table only 45 minutes after the start time of our reservation because they had another reservation incoming - we weren't even given the chance to finish our food. I will NEVER go to Smør again and will tell everyone I know to avoid this place. read more

They treat their customers like an inconvenience, charge $4 to sub avocado in place of the bread, then present the option to tip them 25%-30%. Food was good, but nothing to phone home about. Overrated, crammed spot. read more

Great food, even better pastries. Good coffee. Great addition to the neighborhood. Kinda feel bad for the other coffee shops located close by. read more

The food, service and ambiance were all excellent. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the gorgeous Clinton Hill neighborhood.

Their egg, cheese & avocado is simply the best egg & cheese in NY - and I've tried A LOT. Coffee is fantastic, delicious cardamom buns and beautiful atmosphere. I have to make it there for dinner one day but their breakfast / lunch is fantastic! read more

I want to like this place and have given it several chances but am unfortunately disappointed every time I go here. The sandwiches are SO messy-- to the point that they aren't fun to eat because your hands are covered. I've also found the service lack luster. It's a cute spot, but I would not recommend sit down service. read more

Yummy yummy in my tummy! Fish and pastries were crazy good. Coffee could have been better though.

great food, lovely staff-- felt like a very scandinavian experience. clean, quick and lovely! read more

Smor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dang the food was so good. My friend and I split the chicken salad sandwich and the lox plate. Bread was fresh and may have been either baked in house or found locally. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was my mocha, I think it had been sitting on the counter for a few minutes so the foam got all bubbly and it was lukewarm. But the service was great and vibe was awesome so I still would rate it 5 stars. read more

Smor - Chicken salad sandwich and lox plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was a regular at the Manhattan location and super happy they opened closer to home. I have dined here three times, one brunch and two dinners. All three times did not disappoint. Quality food and great service. brunch i had bagel and lox and the cardamom danish, both great. dinners we shared appetizers and entrees. Love the bean soup, trout bread, schnitzel, and sausage dishes. delicious wine at reasonable prices. make sure you have the pancakes for desert! read more

Yum yum! Great vibe, incredible service and everything on the menu is tasty. Unique take with shrimp dishes and hot dogs. More Nordic! More Nordic! Get weird SMOR! read more

I'm from Colorado and I've been to the other Smor a few times (yum!!). I was thrilled to hear this location had opened closer to my family's home. The menu has some different feature items but it is just as good as the OG! You can't go wrong with a beer, either of the hot dogs (amazing price!), and the leafy greens were SO good. We also got the Dream Cake for dessert (my mouth is watering as I type...). The staff were very kind and attentive and the ambience is just what you'd hope for in a Danish restaurant. I loved it so much we went back for Saturday brunch and the food was again delicious. I'll be dreaming about the savory scallion cheddar scone & morning plate until my next trip back to Brooklyn. Thank you, Smor, for great food and great memories with my family. read more

I've been a frequent visitor to Smør's East Village bakery and restaurant locations, and every time has been nothing short of amazing. Naturally, I was curious to check out their new Clinton Hill spot, and all I can say is wow! Simply incredible. The new location offers many of the classic menu items I've come to love from their city locations, but there are several new and exciting dishes that really stood out. The crispy shrimp sandwich, tuna and stracciatella, and squash fritters are just a few of the fresh additions that absolutely delighted me. And don't even get me started on the desserts--both the rice pudding and the dreamcake are to die for! I'm honestly in love with everything these guys are doing. Smør delivers a unique and modern culinary experience, and the value you get for the price is better than most places I've been. On top of that, the Brooklyn location is beautifully designed with a cozy Scandinavian vibe that makes the whole dining experience feel casual yet lovingly curated. If you haven't been to Smør Clinton Hill yet, do yourself a favor and go read more

Phenomenal! Popped in for dinner, the leafy greens are unbelievable and both hot dogs totally change the game. For dessert we had the Dream Cake which is just as good as the name implies. Staff was super attentive and kind, the ambiance is excellent. We had such a great experience that we decided to come back for brunch the next morning! Do not miss the cardamum bun. Insane. Also had the Morning Plate, which was the exact breakfast I imagined myself having if I were like, in a Home Alone 2 type situation (complimentary). Highly recommend read more