S'Mac
(212) 358-7912
345 E 12th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7306
-73.9848
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village
What People Are Saying About S'Mac
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
If memories of mom's mac and cheese don't brighten your day, the surroundings here certainly will, with a cheerful yellow and orange color scheme and a sunny, glass-paned facade. Fast-food-style service makes the spot especially user-friendly for parents with kids, students and other comfort-seeking habitues.
The Food
The macaroni and cheese comes sizzling by the skillet in three sizes: nosh (substantial); major munch (will fill you up for the day); and mongo (definitely meant to be shared). Choose from the menu (with or without breadcrumbs) or build your own blend by selecting cheese sauce, meat, veggies and herbs. The house offerings are perfectly, crafted--not too soupy, not too stiff. Salty gruyere with thick bits of crunchy bacon and floral fennel mixed with manchego and shallot rank as the best of the bunch. Salads, cookies and brownies are also available, but appeasing mac attacks is what this place is all about.
User Reviews
mabstb
June 30, 2009
we figured this was a safe bet for dining with kids - it's mac and cheese after all! they split a medium sized "all-american" while the adults each managed an medium sized dish. mine with figs, brie and rosemary was a great twist an otherwise quite banal dish. the cajun was ok. you can also aparently build-your-own , adding toppings ala pizza until your palate is content. dinner for 4 (2 kids) was <$40. we'd go back.
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keithgauger
April 02, 2009
On my way to enter one of the employees lingered in the doorway yelling to his friend down the street before letting me in. No apology or even recognition that a restaurant should welcome a customer. The cashier seemed barely interested in taking my order and was more concerned with solidifying her evening plans with her friend (who was talking loudly on her walkie-talkie, bee-beep! kind of cell phone). While I ate, the kitchen and counter staff were yelling loudly to each other and to friends, frequently cursing. There was also a delivery problem because the cashier had written down an incomplete address and no phone number - how do I know this? Because the staff argued and joked about it for nearly the whole time I was there. It was clear that the kids running the place thought it was OK to treat the customers as secondary to their primary goal of having a good time. I ordered the medium sized the four cheese with broccoli and got literally four small pieces of broccoli. The multigrain noodles were rubbery. If I paid five bucks for my meal it would still bother me to eat in such an atmosphere, but since I paid fifteen (including $1.75 for a can of soda) AND the food was mediocre, it was totally frustrating. I won't be returning to this place and I recommend skipping it if you are tempted to give it a shot. There's plenty of better options in the neighborhood.
read full reviewkeithgauger
April 02, 2009
On my way to enter one of the employees lingered in the doorway yelling to his friend down the street before letting me in. No apology or even recognition that a restaurant should welcome a customer. The cashier seemed barely interested in taking my order and was more concerned with solidifying her evening plans with her friend (who was talking loudly on her walkie-talkie, bee-beep! kind of cell phone). While I ate, the kitchen and counter staff were yelling loudly to each other and to friends, frequently cursing. There was also a delivery problem because the cashier had written down an incomplete address and no phone number - how do I know this? Because the staff argued and joked about it for nearly the whole time I was there. It was clear that the kids running the place thought it was OK to treat the customers as secondary to their primary goal of having a good time. I ordered the medium sized the four cheese with broccoli and got literally four small pieces of broccoli. The multigrain noodles were rubbery. If I paid five bucks for my meal it would still bother me to eat in such an atmosphere, but since I paid fifteen (including $1.75 for a can of soda) AND the food was mediocre, it was totally frustrating. I won't be returning to this place and I recommend skipping it if you are tempted to give it a shot. There's plenty of better options in the neighborhood.
read full reviewThe Details on S'Mac
What to Drink:
Try the creatively-flavored sodas, like bubble gum, from Jones Soda Co.
The Extras:
S'mac gift cards are available, and a portion of the proceeds benefits nearby Theater for the New City.
Know Before You Go:
There is a $15 minimum for credit card purchases.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
