Reservations · Delivery · Takeout
Creative Aussie-leaning brunch and casual dinners with great light and a ferry-adjacent setting; tasty favorites and fun twists, but service consistency and dietary handling can be uneven.
Hole In The Wall delivers solid brunch execution with strong food quality anchored by creative, produce-driven dishes and reliable crowd-pleasers like avocado toast and chicken sandwiches. The bright glass-walled setting with water views creates genuine appeal, and staff are often friendly and efficient. However, inconsistent execution on steak doneness and occasional cold dishes, combined with variable service attentiveness during peak brunch hours, prevents a higher grade—and food safety reports warrant caution with dietary cross-contact concerns.
A bright, glass-walled room looks out toward the river, and the vibe is warm and bustling without the downtown frenzy. Staff are often friendly and efficient, and quick-turn meals before the ferry are common. One guest put it simply: "Light, airy space with food that arrives fast and tastes fresh." However, service can vary, so patience helps on peak brunch days. The kitchen leans creative and produce-driven, not fussy. Expect playful twists like kimchi scramble, gochujang Brussels, miso onions on burgers, and fish sauce caramel. The culinary approach leans contemporary and fusion-minded: modern accents on American-Australian cafe staples rather than theatrics. If you enjoy classic comfort with a bright kick, the fries, avocado toast, and chicken sando are safe wins, while mushroom toast and cacio e pepe burger split opinions. Families do fine here thanks to familiar kid-pleasers like burgers, pasta, fries, waffles, and oatmeal. Creative dishes may challenge picky eaters, but portions are shareable and the casual setting works for strollers and pre-ferry timing. There is no dedicated kids menu, so scan the mains and sides for simpler picks.
Area: Water-adjacent edge of Murray Hill serving residents and ferry riders; bright, glass-walled corner space.
Safety: Generally safe, residential towers nearby with steady foot traffic by day and early evening.
Nearby: Next to East River Ferry at 34th St, near residential high-rises like The Copper and waterfront paths.
Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout
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