Smiley Coffee | NYC’s Retro Happiness Fix ☕😊

When Franklin Loufrani (yes, the Smiley® inventor) opened this Lower East Side gem, he bottled joy in coffee form. Here’s why this sunshine-yellow hideout = instant mood boost: 🟡 Vibes Check • 1970s nostalgia = dark wood + muted yellow. • Franklin spotting = chatty legend (ask him "why NYC?"). Hot Take: That "I’m sipping serotonin" feeling? Real. 🍪 Must-Try ☁️ Smiley Cloud Cap • Tiramisu latte = whipped but not too sweet. 🍓 Strawberry Matcha Cookie • Jam-filled matcha = sugar rush (pair with black coffee). Pro Tip: Weekday mornings = zero lines + Franklin vibes. 💡 Why It’s Special ✅ Logo lore = good-news legacy (since 1972!). ✅ LES pit-stop = shopping fatigue cure. ⚠️ Skip if: You hate smiling (jk, impossible). Q: Team Latte or Team Cookie? #NYCCoffee #SmileyVibes #LowerEastSide