A long-running vegetarian/vegan diner in Jamaica, Queens known for weekend lines forming before its 9am Sunday opening.
86-14 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, Queens, NY 11432
damnlines hasn't pointed a lens at Smile of the Beyond yet. The most-wanted lines get a camera first.
A HappyCow review reports that "there was already a line of people waiting outside" when the diner opens at 9am on Sundays, reflecting steady weekend demand.
The same review notes weekend waits of about 15-20 minutes, with overflow handled via "a separate waiting room with tables and chairs two doors over," per HappyCow.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: First-come, first-served, no reservations
Walk-ins: Walk-in only, with overflow waiting room two doors over
Mon, Wed-Sat 8am-3pm; Sun 9am-3pm; closed Tuesday, per HappyCow listing
A HappyCow review reports weekend waits of about 15-20 minutes, with a line often already forming by the 9am Sunday opening.
No reservation system is mentioned; per the HappyCow review it operates first-come, first-served with a separate waiting room two doors over for overflow.
Yes, it's walk-in only, though HappyCow reports lines and 15-20 minute waits on weekends, especially around the 9am Sunday opening.
Sources: HappyCow