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Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill

Restaurant · 445 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016, United States · United States

4.8 on Google · 2,500 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 19, 2026 · 203 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.8★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.9★

797 examined reviews

Flagged
20%

203 of 1,000

Coverage
40%

1,000 of 2,500 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this bright, airy spot near the ferry terminal offers a popular selection of brunch dishes, coffee, and cocktails. While many guests praise the flavorful food and attentive service, a few note occasional issues with slow pacing, high prices, or inconsistent dish preparation.

+ Repeated strengths

Convenient Ferry Location

Reviewers frequently highlight the restaurant's prime location right across from the ferry terminal, making it an easy stop for travelers.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-09-12

A beautiful place with beautiful drinks! Love the vibe. It’s right across from the ferry. I would come back to try the food properly.

5★ · 2025-09-17

One of my favorite brunch spots in the city! The vibe is upbeat and stylish, with great views and a laid-back feel. The pulled pork benedict and Brekkie Roll are amazing, and the espresso martinis are a hit. Friendly staff and consistently...

5★ · 2025-12-30

Excellent service.

Delicious Brunch and Toast Options

Items such as the pulled pork benedict, avocado toast, and salmon toast receive frequent praise for their flavor and quality.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-09-05

I like to come to this spot at least once when I visit NYC and having tried the Pulled Pork Benedict and Kimchi Scramble before, loved both, I asked for the server’s recommendation and went with the Wild Mushroom Toast with added bacon. It...

5★ · 2025-09-16

The restaurant is located near the East 34th Street ferry stop, which provides access to Roosevelt Island and Hunters Point. Attentive and friendly service, and excellent food prepared with care and attention. We had brunch with avocado toa...

5★ · 2026-03-08

The best salmon toast in my life!

Friendly and Accommodating Service

Many reviewers mention helpful, welcoming staff members who go out of their way to provide great hospitality, including accommodating dogs.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-09-20

Lindsey was so nice and attentive! Great atmosphere and would love to come back

5★ · 2025-11-04

Alison @ Hole in the Wall was so very kind, courteous, and friendly. She was very accommodating to the needs of Aspen are beloved doggy. And the brakkie roll and bloody mary’s were great too!

5★ · 2026-02-08

avocado toast had lots of rich flavors and a slight spice and great texture waffles were sweet crispy and beautiful service was friendly and quick and it was a nice and warm place to stop and eat/grab a coffee!!

− Repeated complaints

Inconsistent or Slow Service

Some reviewers report experiencing long wait times, being ignored by staff at the door, or receiving delayed drinks.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-09-06

Good food, slow service and even slower drinks

1★ · 2026-02-28

I am beyond disappointed with our experience here. My family and I tried to have lunch at this location, but the lack of service was staggering. We stood by the door for over 10 minutes without a single staff member acknowledging our presen...

1★ · 2026-06-04

The food is good so I’ve been here multiple times but each time the service was so bad it felt hateful. Cannot get anyone’s attention to save your life. There’s other great places to eat nearby.

High Pricing on Certain Items

A few visitors complain about steep upcharges for simple add-ons or bottled water, creating price disparities on the menu.

1 supporting review

3★ · 2025-10-18

The restaurant has a great atmosphere and view. We came here for breakfast. Overall, even though we enjoyed the food, there are a few points to complain about. To start with, charging $8 for side salmon and $9 for still water is nothing bu...

Kitchen and Dietary Oversight

Reviewers occasionally report serious errors regarding dietary restrictions, such as cross-contamination or failing to remove allergens/meat as requested.

2 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-11-29

The food was ok nothing extraordinary, the issue was the lack of safety precautions with cross contamination in my food , highly allergic to quinoa and although it wasn’t in my dish my allergic reaction came from a dish they prepared in the...

1★ · 2025-11-30

We had a really disappointing experience here after coming here several times with no issues. I ordered the omelette with bacon on the side because I am a vegetarian and didn’t want any meat contaminating my food. It came out with bacon on...

Good for

  • Quick pre-ferry brunch or drinks
  • Sunlit dine-in experiences with large windows
  • Dog-friendly casual patio seating

Avoid if

  • You have severe allergies and require strict cross-contamination protocols
  • You are looking for a quiet meal without outside construction noise
  • you are on a strict budget and want to avoid high prices for side items
Summarized from 240 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-09-03 to 2026-07-17 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Aug ’25184
Sep ’258618
Oct ’2510016
Nov ’258714
Dec ’259824
Jan ’267015
Feb ’265011
Mar ’267813
Apr ’269718
May ’2612930
Jun ’2612129
Jul ’266611

Rating distribution

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1★

Evidence

  • low activity account 202 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 203 flagged reviews.

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Uggg Ghbv

232 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-11-05

I was blown away. The interior featured appropriate brightness. The team went out of their way repeatedly. The food meets high standards. Incredibly delicious!!!
generic account suspicion 85
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Kathy Poorboy

1 review

★★★★★

2025-08-28

low activity account suspicion 48
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Thurston Woods

1 review

★★★★★

2025-08-29

Friendly staff. Good food.
low activity account suspicion 48
Matt Hammon profile photo

Matt Hammon

1 review

★★★★★

2025-08-30

low activity account suspicion 48
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Jigme Martsa

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-09-02

low activity account suspicion 48
Gabriel Orives Cardoso profile photo

Gabriel Orives Cardoso

1 review

★★★★★

2025-09-07

low activity account suspicion 48
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VG ARC

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-09-10

low activity account suspicion 48
Brooke Mercer profile photo

Brooke Mercer

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-09-12

low activity account suspicion 48
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Brandon grunberg

1 review

★★★★★

2025-09-14

low activity account suspicion 48
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Timothy Sallade

1 review

★★★★★

2025-09-15

low activity account suspicion 48

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