Linen Hall
“Linen Hall whilst sharing a kitchen with Penny Farthing clearly prevails in terms of cuisine.”
“Liked the setup and the high ceiling roof so I chose to have my brunch in Linen Hall.”
“We ended up ordering:
Waffle Fries with Cheese & Gravy – TO DIE FOR!!!”
Linen Hall
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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My friend and I decided to drop by here and grab a drink while waiting for a few others to show up for dinner next door. They have drink specials all day Sunday and grabbing a seat at the bar at 7pm was no hassle. The bartender here was very laid back. She took our order, gave us our drink and left us to enjoy the game that was playing. The place wasn't super busy so the noise level was comfortable enough so that you can hold a conversation without having to raise your voice in order to be heard.
more often than not, i tend to pick Union Square as a first date option, due to its key access to numerous subways and close train ride to my apartment. but there's only so many dates you can have at Coffeeshop or Lillie's or Rye House.
my date was on a saturday night at 8 p.m. if you're looking for something in a more general, all-American theme, then look no further.
the place has the old-fashioned wood bar with dark ambient lighting, so a great set-up for a date. not too crowded in the early stages of a saturday night. my date and i both got good seats at the bar, and comfortably enjoyed them for about 3 hours before the place started to get into full-swing saturday night in the east village. attentive bartenders and not too loud. just loud enough for you and your date to lean in and talk to each other, without having to shout.
and if it's food you're looking for, the menu has a nice variety to satisfy any food craving (assuming you're not looking for fancy crudos or upscale dining). my date and i only snacked, but the Disco Fries ($7) we ordered were the perfect bar fodder: crispy waffle fries topped with melted cheddar cheese with a hot side of gravy for dipping. i may not know what the future holds for me and my date, but i know he will always remember those fries. he actually told me so 2 days after our date.
I went to Linen Hall with a few friends on a Saturday morning, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and drink specials. It was a hot day, and it wasn't crowded at all, so we were seated immediately outside. For any brunch item, you get a free drink, and the outside area is great for people-watching.
I ordered the croissant BLT, which comes with scrambled eggs on top and a side salad. The bacon was perfectly done, and the croissant was HUGE, so it was exactly what I wanted. My friend ordered a fruit bowl, and I feel inclined to comment on it because it actually looked really good and included fresh berries and not your run-of-the-mill melon medley situation.
I definitely suggest Linen Hall for brunch if you are in the area and have a decent sized group.
On a rainy Saturday morning, Janice treks through the wet weather into Union Square's Grey Dog. Unfortunately, there's about an hour wait for a table and she's starving. Quickly pulls out her iPhone and gets on the Yelp App and finds Linen Hall. Treads through more rain and ends up on 3rd Avenue and immediately has made the best decision of the week. Linen Hall brunch is the place you want to eat, post-crazy Friday nights.
Coming in, it looked so fancy. It's January so all the elaborate Christmas decorations are still up. I was certainly expecting crazy prices for brunch, but I trusted in Yelp. And boy was I right, the brunch is under $15 and for that, you get so much. The classic steak and eggs literally includes steak, eggs, toast, salad, and a drink (alcoholic or caffeinated – your pick!). I had ordered the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict – which was the best thing I could have eaten that weekend. The hollandaise was so perfect, the poached egg cooked to perfection, and of course, you can't go wrong with smoked salmon. There was also a side salad – very tasty with light dressing, and home fries which were nicely seasoned with cooked peppers. Absolutely amazing place for brunch for a good price and good atmosphere.
They also have a huge bar and an open space, which seems pretty good for the Union Square night life.
I would only take off one star because it seemed like the waitress was a not interested in serving our food, taking our order, etc. She also had a bit of an attitude, but that doesn't take away from the great experience I had here in terms of the food. It came out quickly and made my rainy Saturday morning much better.
I was walking down 3rd Ave the other day and spotted Linen Hall. I had never seen it before but it looked cute so I called and easily got a brunch reservation for the next day. It's basically an extension of Penny Farthing – they share the same kitchen and menu. The brunch menu is very extensive, I had so much trouble deciding what to get! I had the Southwest omelette and really enjoyed it. The eggs were fluffy and the potatoes were seasoned really nicely. The only issue was I asked for no ham and it came with ham. Brunch also comes with a complimentary beverage which is awesome. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes.
Came here both before AND after a show. Interesting bar, with a little something for everybody – diverse beer selections ranging from basic to craft-y and a pretty decent wine list. Quieter and more welcoming than its sister bar next door, The Penny Farthing, which just seemed too young, loud and rich for us lot of crotchety old NYers. Ordered one round and a side of fries (which were excellent) before our show. The bartender asked for a card "just to start a tab," and told us we could pay however we wanted. Seconds after we said we didn't want another round, out came the bill with the card charged, which was a bit awkward given that there were six of us and were planning to split it. But oh well, mistakes happen.
Laziness, osmosis, simple lack of creativity… whichever it was, a few of us wound up coming back after the show. I unfortunately forgot the GW Bush mantra "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me… won't get fooled again," because again, after specifically clarifying that we didn't want the card charged, after 2 rounds, the bartender came back with a charged card for my friend to sign when no one had even asked for the bill. Decent place, but I really feel like the ability to determine method of payment of my own volition is an important attribute, and didn't appreciate their inability to grant us this privilege.
Linen Hall has definitely gotten better through the years. I remembered when it opened it had more of a sleepy feel to it, the crowd was meh, etc. Look, it's by no means a Penny Farthing next door and I'm glad it isn't. In my old age of 29 (haha), I've come to appreciate places like Linen Hall. Why? Well, it's a chill scene, never too crowded AND AND AND…happy hour until 8. That's right. My ideal Friday night these days? Drinking a couple, enjoying some yummy apps and sleeping by 11. That's what you can get out of Linen Hall. Beer / wine is 5/6 bucks during hh and the food is legit. I suggest the beer battered onion rings (sauce is bomb) and the homemade chips and dip. The last time I was there, a lot of couples seemed to be around so could be a good date spot or just a chill Friday / weeknight with friends.
Really solid standard fare brunch spot. Overall, I think I spent $15 with tax + tip for a BLT egg croissant sandwich (ordered mine without the bacon, but the waitress offered to put it on the side for a friend) with a glass of orange juice. Beware: orange juice is not fresh squeezed, probably minute maid. Side of mixed vegetables was great too, although a little greasy.
My two friends ordered the southwest omelette and the avocado toasts with iced coffees and both really enjoyed the meal!