mmmm, all day breakfast!. i call the brickway the "low end" breakfast spot of choice whereas "nick's" is the "high end". both are necessary and fill a niche. who doesn't want a place nearby that serves an all day breakfast of eggs every way, bacon, pancakes, french toast, etc. and the noisy chatter -- in the glass-fronted, shotgun room that is always packed with students, professors, artists and everyone else who loves a good breakfast at a reasonable price -- actually helps to provide an atmosphere of conviviality. the '80s-styled sponge washed walls leave something to be desired. they really need an update, but the two dozen or so old stainless steal legged and formica topped kitchen tables from the '60s and '70s make for a comfortable, even cozy room. my only complaint is that the hash browns aren't great, they lack the crispy bits and texture of great southern hash, but i do iove the steak & eggs. and the eggs benedict are also very good. i've had the blt with avocado and the burger along with other items off the lunch menu. brickway is just a great comfort food joint.