Simit + Smith

Specialties

Simit is a traditional bread eaten throughout the Balkans and Mediterranean for breakfast and as a snack during the day. Often called a «Turkish Bagel,» Simit are actually softer and lighter on the inside and crunchier on the outside than a bagel.

Enjoying a warm, freshly baked Simit from the Simitçi (street simit vendors) of Istanbul is an unmatched pleasure. We believe the love of healthy, crispy and delicious Simit is deserved to be shared with today’s global citizens, who are looking to touch roots with healthy, natural, locally prepared foods. At our cafés we serve our Simit on their own, with dips, along salads or made into sandwiches.

Each simit is hand-​rolled by Artisans at our local factory and always freshly baked with no preservatives. We have three varieties: original with sesame, whole wheat with sesame, and multigrain. We also offer a variety of other regional pastries known as poğaça (pronounced po-​acha) and treats. As we grow we will introduce other delicious regional breads, and recipes so please keep coming back to see what is new!

Holiday Hours:

Christmas Eve — Closed at 4pm

Christmas Day — Closed

New Years Eve — Closed at 4pm

New Years Day — Closed

History

Established in 2012.

Smit + Smith — NYC has been serving New York since 2012. Our mission is to provide delicious turkish baked goods in a warm and welcoming environment. With over three years of continued success, we look forward to adding you to our growing list of happy customers.

Meet the Business Owner

Jay S.

Business Owner

Jay has been in the baking industry for many years and enjoys being able to serve the public at Simit + Smith — NYC where preparing fresh, hand-​rolled turkish baked goods is the driving force of the business. Jay hopes to provide you such a positive experience you’ll remember to return to Simit + Smith — NYC when you’re in need of something different that hits the spot.