Egg

Above: Egg exterior, 135 N. 5th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211

Revered as the premiere southern-style breakfast spot, Egg once served as a morning operation to the Sparky's hot dog establishment. Long since risen as the more popular of the two, the space has been modified to seat a maximum number (read: back to back chairs and narrow walkways) of early coming patrons in search of the best biscuit on the Northside. Despite its popularity (if you come after 10 am, expect a lengthy wait and a do-it-yourself list on the door), Egg retains a remarkable in the know, top-secret feel-- and anyway, it's well worth the wait for a free range Eggs Rothko, French pressed coffee and an assortment of crayons to decorate the placemat.

(135 N. 5th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211, 718-302-5151)