What a great little dive bar! I enjoyed a beer and patty melt after one of the Aces games and had a great time! The beer is cold and the people are cool, it is place you need to hang out and have a few beers..... read more

A friend of mine recently informed me that one of the best burgers in town could be found at Brickies Tavern. My dad and I love burgers, so I decided to treat him to a birthday lunch here last weekend. He ordered a blue moon ($5) while I enjoyed a delicious Bloody Mary ($6). We each ordered burgers, mine the 1/3 pounder and his the 1/2 pounder, which were 7 and 8 dollars if I remember correctly. You can opt for various fixings on the sandwich like cheese, chili, bacon, etc. but the standard one comes with lettuce, pickles, mayo and tomato. The first thing that my dad said when the burger came out was "that doesn't look like a medium burger" which is what he ordered. However, the juiciness and flavor of the burger more than made up for the extra minute that it spent on the grill. For sides, they offer potato chips or potato salad - no french fries here! I inquired about the potato salad: it is mayo/mustard based with egg, potato, celery, dill and... magic words for me: onion free! I ordered it immediately. Dad ordered it with some hesitation, but our sweet waitress said that if he didn't like it, she would bring him a bag of chips. He liked it :) The place itself looks like a bar, essentially. Lots of locals, sports channels on multiple TVs, and a small grill in the corner. The service was wonderful, our waitress was so friendly and attentive. We would definitely return! read more

"There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn."--Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1776 Ol' Doc Johnson's quote is prominently displayed at Brickie's Tavern, and the friendly service my wife and I experienced during our recent visit would have done the good doctor proud. Originally opened in 1956 as a neighborhood market, the atmosphere is informal, featuring a single room with space for about thirty guests split between the bar and table seating. The open grill/kitchen is directly adjacent to the bar, a one man operation that has no trouble keeping up with a dozen orders in fast order. Despite the fact it's more bar than grill, kids are welcome and it's not uncommon for entire families to visit the tavern for a meal. I've heard good things about their burgers & chili dogs, but our visit was all about the breakfast menu. Served only on weekend mornings, the menu is short and simple (ranging between $8-$11 a plate) with four-egg omelettes, huevos rancheros, breakfast sandwiches, and the classic plate of eggs with meat of your choice (ham, bacon, sausage, hamburger steak), fried potatoes, and toast. Other than adult fare from the bar, beverage options include your basic diner-style coffee and a selection of fruit juices that double as mixers during cocktail hour (orange, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato, and Clamato). However, my eyes were immediately drawn to the large print on the menu declaring, "ask about our breakfast specials," which is where the real action is. Included amongst the specials are a plate of eggs & hash, a 1" thick ham steak with eggs, biscuits and gravy with eggs and your choice of meat, a chili-cheese omelet (with homemade chili), and a gravy-smothered chicken-fried steak with eggs. All of these come with potatoes and toast. After listing the specials our server noted, "Just don't ask for substitutions. Curt hates that." I had to chuckle at this because I agree wholeheartedly with the chef. I'm no fan of picky eaters, plus, this joint is pretty busy during breakfast. Just keeping up with the regular orders is enough for one person to manage. My wife ordered the biscuits and I got the chicken-fried steak, which are two dishes we often order to evaluate a new breakfast experience. We shared a nibble of each other's meal, then shared a momentary sense of, "I should have ordered what you did." The eggs were cooked perfectly over-medium, the cubed and seasoned fried potatoes were far better than most I've been served (crispy outside, fluffy inside), the bacon was thick-cut and crispy without being overcooked, but holy moly those biscuits were a real surprise. Huge, fluffy, delicious. The country gravy was pretty good if a bit blander than I'd like, but that's what the salt and pepper shakers are for, right? The chicken-fried steak had great flavor, but required a little more effort to cut with a fork than the best examples of this diner classic. Still, it's amongst my current list of Top Five chicken-fried steaks available in Reno, and it's not like I had to resort to using a knife. Or left a single bite on my plate. I've heard good things about their hash as well as the chili-cheese omelet, so a return visit (or twelve) is definitely in the cards. Brickie's is the kind of place that just exudes an, "only in Nevada," vibe. I'm know there are plenty of great "greasy spoons" across the country, but not with a 24/7 bar culture where you can party all night, then get a stick-to-your-ribs hangover-curing breakfast the next morning in the same place you got hammered. Even if you're a teetotaller who never sets foot in a saloon, you're going to love your breakfast at Brickie's. (Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - Noon) read more

Brickies is gone. May it rest in peace. My wife and I have been regulars for 15 plus years. Recently, new owners took over. The ambiance is gone, the prices have gone up, the burgers were poor, The only positive was a new bartender - very congenial. We will not go again. It used to be a great dive - now it is an overpriced wanna be. read more

Sadly, we got here too late for the breakfast. But we really enjoyed the bloody Marys. Great prices, too!

This was my first yelp and it was a good one! Yay This place was super friendly the food was great and we'll be back again enough said!

Love this bar!! Great food and exceptional service!! We have been coming here for over 20 years and have always had a great time and loved the food! Best burger in town!! read more

One of the top 3 burgers in Reno. It does not come with fries, but with potato salad that is delicious. You don't go there for the atmosphere, but for the food! read more

Good food, old atmosphere as in the good old days. Wouldn't expect it but they have maybe the best tacos in the area and good burgers. Who would expect that tacos so good would came from this little dive bar, but they do. It is usually busy at lunch, but they get your food out quickly. I had breakfast here once before a Nevada Football Game and it was pretty good. Great place to go for a couple drinks and good grub before an Aces Game or any downtown event. read more

Great hidden find. Everything from the dinners to the staff always keep you smiling. The hamburgers are awesome. It's a nice neighborhood bar. (I wish they had french fries to go with the wonderful hamburgers) read more

Friendly service, good drink prices and good food. The burgers are fantastic, make sure you add "the works" with your choice of burger size. The happy hour adds more value to the already pretty good prices. I love they have a bookshelf in the bar for a book swap "take a book, leave a book". Brickies has been around for a long time but I finally found my way here, I'll be back for more. read more

glad i came in...great place w/upbeat positive folks that make ya want to gravitate towards for food, drinks and a chuckle rather than repeat at hash, top deck or mels I headed over for a hawaiian burger, tato salad, ipa and a few hands of vdo poker the owner who was on his way out was super accommodating, the jersey girl bartender was all smiles talkative and the cook gave a gentlemans head nod as he prepares a mean burger regulars in the corner or that come in/out will yuck it up w/staff, bartender greets the mailman w/a "hey!" want a lemonade? good music as wolfpack, local prep sports, team softball pics and brackets/squares decorate this tavern can't wait to try the breakfast next time read more

can never go wrong with brickies, great local hangout..great burgers! and great bfast!

Friendly neighborhood bar, I visited on a Thursday night, had a draft and burger while sitting at the bar watching NFL. The kitchen is in a corner of the bar and you can watch your burger on the grill. I chose chips with it and the food was fresh and tasty. Both the bartender and cook were cool and took care of me. I live down the street and will return. read more

I did not know Brickies existed until I moved my office nearby. This is one of the best kept secrets in town!! Love their daily specials, the chicken sandwich, and the burgers are out of this world! On top of that the staff are amazing. read more

Number one stop for breakfast when I go visit Reno. While everyone goes to a packed dinner, this mom and pop dinner is breakfast at home.

This is such a great little dive bar. The bar tenders and the patrons are all friendly. The burgers are pretty much as good as everyone says they are. The breakfast is pretty decent as well. This has become my go to for Sunday football, but that is partly because it is one of the closest bars to where I'm living. We'll see if that changes after I move. read more

Total dive bar/restaurant in Reno. But damn it is wonderful. The people here are your down home small town (mildly backwoods) standard divey folks. Nothing wrong with that though!!! I love them and it's easy to fit right in if youre an out of towner. They get a lot of locals so dont be alarmed if youre a tourist. The sandwiches are super and the service is top notch friendly. There is tons of seating and we had a group of 7 and were able to all fit on a high top table. Prolly dont bring more than 7 people though. read more

I love this place. I good local vibe and great food. CF steak was fair, but the hash & eggs are fantastic. Chili omelet is great too. I loved their Bloody Mary's. They get busy, so don't be shy getting their attention. read more

The owner came upto me and said they have the best burgers in town, everyone says the same I thought but boy were they amazing. The best burgers ever, everything was on point. A must try if you are in Reno. read more

Delicious breakfast sandwich. I would definitely come back. Their sausage is amazing!

Brickies is the picturesque dive bar. Located in a run down part of town in a run down looking building but should not be judged by it's looks. The bartender and cook were really nice and engaging and took time to chat with everyone at the bar wether your a regular or not. And the food! The food is amazing I had the chicken quesadilla and it was phenomenal. Definitely will be a go to from now on. read more

I love Brickies! Best burgers ever. New owners adding a fryer is a plus. I hope they bring in new stools. I'm glad to hear the sports pools are staying. Hope to be able to meet the new owners. read more

We wanted to check this out as it is on the RGJ list of best burgers but we ended up going for Sunday breakfast. Some would call it a "dive bar" but for us it is too light and clean and friendly for that. It's more like a cafe with a full bar. We took a table and were immediately greeted and had our order for bloody marys taken. I ordered the loaded hash and wasn't too impressed with it but that is probably just me. The other breakfast dishes others were having looked great though with big portions and we want to come back and try more as everything else about the joint was great. Some people seem afraid of the neighborhood too but we walked around and admired the tidy yards and neat styles of the early 20th century houses. It's close enough that we wandered down to the river for a stroll after breakfast and so Brickies makes for a very pleasant Sunday morning in Reno. read more

Carlina, one of the best bartenders in reno happens to work at this fine restuarnt. She always has good spirits and knows how to make a mean bloody mary. Everytime I have been to Brickies the service has been more than excellent and they treat everyone there like family. Anyone that has every been to Brickies would know what Im talking. So if you're ever around, you should stop by and grab a bite and get a drink. read more

As it happened to be raining my cat, Mr. Bootz, needed a break from our travels. We stumbled into the establishment at roughly 1/2 past 10 and directly noticed the smell of freshly baked waffles. Inquiring about the nature of this fragrance I was shocked to learn that Stacy, a regular patron, was fond of waffles and had recently purchased, and consumed, several. I ordered a drink and, learning that waffles were not on the menu, ate a napkin that Stacy had recently set her drink on. 5 stars! read more

This place was absolutely amazing, and I'm glad I happened to see it while we were driving around. I remembered seeing it on Yelp, so we checked it out. I didn't drink, so hard to say, but looked like they had a full selection of booze, and some casino games built into the bar to keep you occupied. It seemed like a real locals hangout, we saw older people, younger people, wine drinkers, beer drinkers. Even though it was a Friday night, there wasn't any issues with overly drunk people (like you run into at some bars). The burger was amazing. I ordered mine with jalapenos, and they stacked a pile on there, not just a few like some places. You could tell the burger was handmade, and I had mine with some of the best potato salad I've had in ages. Also homemade. The cook, and the bartender, were very nice, and even though there was just one bartender, and about 20 or so patrons, our sodas never got low, and we were checked on regularly. I anticipate coming back with some friends next time and hanging out for the evening. Also, extra clean restrooms, which for a bar is ALWAYS a plus, and a rarity. There was even a "take a book leave a book" shelf in the back, which I thought was a cool touch. Check this place out if you are in the area for sure! read more

Totally fun neighborhood hangout! We went here to see Kerry (of former GasLamp fame), and she makes every place 100x more fun! The bar seriously is great, though. It's the right amount of divey, but totally clean and comfortable. There is a small grill, as well, but we didn't have a chance to eat the food. Wish we would have found this place sooner, instead of the day before we moved from Reno! read more

Yumm yumm! I had the biscuit and gravy meal, it was a huge portion. The sausage in the gravy is huge. Pieces of sausage larger than half dollars. Hubby had the huevos Rancheros and said it was really good. The service was fantastic and I would definitely come again read more

My FAVORITE greasy spoon breakfast place in town, but they only serve it on the weekends! They do however serve lunch every day, with one of the best burgers in town. The best part though are the LOW PRICES! Hard to beat these days! Kurt the cook makes the best biscuit & gravy! Their breakfast sandwiches are also delicious! Ask Carlena the bartender for a kalimoxto (a Basque drink which is 2 parts wine, 1 part Coke) and she'll know that I sent you! read more

Best hash & eggs & I don't even like hash. Only reason I went with this dish is because that is what this place is known for. Local dive bar kinda place where Reno regulars get their morning weekend buzz on. Waitress was nice. Gave us a sample of their homemade peanut butter chocolate. Kinda greasy but better than IHOP. read more

Great dive bar. Free drinks while gambling. Burger was fresh n yummy. Salsa was fresh n delicious n I'm really picky bout chips n salsa.

Stopped in on our way through Reno, great staff with helpful suggestions and a welcoming attitude( Dave especially) We had the BLT ( pilled with fresh veggies and amazing bacon) and the burger, best burger in a long time, with a list of toppings you can add. GREAT LITTLE STOP. If you are looking for a great dive bar stop looking and just come here read more

We try to go to Brickies for breakfast every time we are in Reno. It is a great value with just really good food. I had the hash & eggs - hash was made from real corned beef - moist and tender. My hubby had the chili cheese omlet and was not disappointed. Homemade chili!!! Real potatoes for the home fries. Service was an A++ - waitress was super attentive and Bloody Mary's done just right. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent local Reno Tavern. Great And Super friendly Staff. The Menu here is simple and perfect for a Local Tavern environment for those who want to relax with friends. read more

Been driving by this place for more than 30 years and finally stopped for lunch. I love the atmosphere (friendly neighborhood bar), and the simple menu holds promise. My Big Brickie hamburger was big and nicely cooked, with good blue cheese ($1 extra) and a fresh bun. They don't offer fries and I didn't feel like potato salad; the default corn chips seemed to be poured from the bottom of a stale bag and had lots of little tiny pieces, too small to dip into the salsa. Still, a good place. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

While this isn't a place I would normally frequent, it is quite good. Our server was quite friendly and provided us with good service. It was hard to find something gluten free so I settled on a chicken burger "protein style" without the bun. Even though I didn't eat the potato salad, I was still satisfied. My only complaint is that I wish they had more side options. read more

After arriving by greyhound bus walked up to the bar ordered 2 x pbr's chili relano and beef enchiladas with rice beans simple and great and beer cold to and service was great read more

Went here for breakfast this morning w friends. Food was inedible. Chicken fried steak was chewy and disgusting, potatoes tasted old, toast was burnt. Cook is cranky. Pretty sure it's called Brickies because you want to sh a brick when u get out of there. DO NOT recommend!! Yuck! read more

So after getting a recommendation from a co-worker about this establishment, I rounded up the boys and headed over there today. There were only two other people in there when we arrived and bartender greeted us as we walked in. We were all interested in the burgers and ordered them with varying amounts of toppings. The first sign that something was wrong was wrong when we got our ice teas. It is syrup from a box and there is no tea in the ice tea. All three of our burgers showed up wrong with the wrong sides. She took them back to "fix" them. When she returned they were in a slightly less state of screwed up but still wrong. The best part is, by this time the burgers had cooled off to almost room temperature. When we finally got to eat, we all discovered the burgers were overcooked and were dry and mealy. The potato salad was ok but my chips and salsa were another disappointment as they were stale. I choked down the greasy limp bacon that came with my burger and tried not to be too vocal to my friends. There is an upside. The bartender, who was doubling as the server, deducted the extra toppings and charged us for smaller burgers. This effort she put forth is the reason I am giving them two star, instead of one. We will not be going back. read more