Scandi bakery & cafe w/ amazing cardamom buns & brunch faves. Also serves savory sandwiches & salmon/potato dishes.
This Scandinavian gem offers a delightful array of pastries, buns, and sandwiches, with a particular standout being their highly-praised cardamom bun. Customers often rave about the breakfast sandwich and the salmon and potatoes dish. While many find the cafe experience charming and relaxed, some reviews suggest that certain items, like the smoked trout eggs, can be underwhelming.
The restaurant is lauded for its Scandinavian cuisine, with standout items including pastries, especially the cardamom bun, and breakfast sandwiches. The salmon and potatoes dish also receives high praise. While most feedback is positive, some diners found certain items like the smoked trout eggs to be one-note.
"Customers highly recommend the cardamom bun, breakfast sandwich, and the salmon and potatoes dish. The chicken salad sandwich on sourdough is also a frequently mentioned favorite."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards this restaurant, frequently recommending its pastries, particularly the cardamom bun, and its breakfast and sandwich options. However, a few negative reviews mention specific dishes being underwhelming.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, some specific dishes have received negative feedback, such as the smoked trout eggs being 'one note' and the cardamom bun being described as dry and stale by one user.
"Smør is listed as a place in the East Village that offers sweet iced coffees for those who enjoy flavored drinks."
Positive"The commenter questions the hype around Smor, expressing bewilderment as to why people line up for the spot."
Negative"The author was very disappointed with Smor's Cardamom Bun, finding it dry and stale, a stark contrast to highly-rated bakeries. They hoped it was due to visiting at a suboptimal time."
Negative"The user was looking for Finnish restaurants in NYC and mentioned Smør as a Nordic place they were aware of."
Neutral"This coffee shop was listed among other coffee recommendations."
Neutral"Smør is mentioned as a quiet breakfast spot."
Positive"A list of bakeries was provided, including Smør."
Positive"Smor is recommended for sandwiches, specifically mentioning a yummy aioli and a soft bun."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Smor as a place that is supposed to be great, suggesting it as a potential recommendation."
Neutral"smør was mentioned as a good spot for food, alongside Madman Cafe for people-watching."
Positive"Smor is noted to open at 8am."
Neutral"Smor is listed as a bakery with good sourdough loaves among others in NYC."
Positive"Smør in the East Village is conveniently located near tattoo studios, which aligns with the original poster's specific interest."
Positive"Smør in the East Village is suggested as a place to find Skagen."
Positive"Smor is recommended for its cardamom bun, suggested as a unique sweet treat."
Positive"The user lists Smør as a 'non-traditional option' for pancakes, indicating a positive opinion."
Positive"The original poster found Smor underwhelming, particularly their smoked trout eggs which were one-note, and their partner's loaded focaccia, while better, was messy and still underwhelming."
Negative"Smor is confirmed to be healthy, and a cardamom bun from the bakery next door is highly recommended as "insanely good" for an indulgence."
Positive"The original poster describes Smor as "perfect" and potentially healthy, indicating they might choose to go there."
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