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    Busboys and Poets - 450 K

    450 K Street NW

    Washington, DC 20001


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    BRUNCH/LUNCH M-F (TIL 3PM) 🍳
    DRINKS 🍺
    DESSERT 🌸
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    • Pomegranate Juice

      $5.00+

    BRUNCH/LUNCH M-F (TIL 3PM) 🍳

    BUSBOYS SAUCES AND DRESSING

    Fresh sauces and dressings must be refrigerated and should be consumed within 7 days.
    • Lemon Butter Sauce 12 oz

      Heavy cream, cooking white wine, butter, white pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice. Possible Allergy: Dairy bright | smooth | tasty
      $8.00
    • Mushroom Cream Sauce 12 oz.

      Mushrooms, shallots, herb, butter, cream
      $8.00
    • Cajun Cream Sauce 12 oz

      Heavy cream, whole milk, half & half, onions, homemade cajun seasoning. Possible Allergy: Dairy intense | fiery | irresistible
      $8.00
    • Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 12 oz

      Buttermilk, egg, distilled vinegar corn syrup, natural flavor, phosphoric acid (preservative), garlic, soy oil. Possible Allergy: Dairy light | buttery | delicious
      $6.00
    • Sesame Ginger Dressing 12 oz

      Tamari soy sauce, white balsamic vinegar, tahini, agave, sesame oil, canola oil, garlic, black pepper, sesame seeds, ginger powder, brown sugar, sesame oil. earthy | satisfying | fresh
      $6.00
    • White Balsamic Dressing 12 oz

      Dijon mustard, shallot, white balsamic vinegar, agave, salt, white pepper, garlic, canola oil. rich | sweet | subtle
      $6.00
    • Lemon Herb Dressing 12 oz

      Dijon mustard, mint, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, canola oil, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. Possible Allergy: Onions flavorful | vibrant | citrusy
      $6.00
    • Greek Vinaigrette 12 oz

      Feta cheese, black olives, corn starch, mustard flour, apple cider vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, vegetable oil, soybean oil, olive oil. Possible Allergy: Dairy savory | tangy | robust
      $6.00
    • Yuzu Vinaigrette 12 oz

      Lemon juice, lime juice, yuzu juice, basil, canola oil. delicate | fragrant | zesty
      $6.00

    BRUNCH SPECIALS 🍠

    • Smoked Brisket Hash

      Smoked brisket, mushrooms, onions, red pepper, two sunny-side-up free-range eggs. (Gluten free) Possible Allergies: Onions
      $19.00
    • Vegan Hash

      Tofu scrambled, mushrooms, onion, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, vegan sausage. Possible Allergies: Onions
      $17.00
    • Sweet Potato Hash*

      Roasted sweet potato, kale, onions, poached free-range egg, brown rice served in a hot skillet (for dine-in service). Remove the egg and this dish becomes vegan. Possible Allergies: Onions, Eggs
      $16.00
    • Mekhleme*

      (Iraqi corned beef hash) Free-range sunny side up eggs, ground beef, tomato, cilantro, onions, green peppers, red peppers and potatoes. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.
      $19.00

    OMELETTES/EGGS/"EGGS" 🍳

    Choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad*, home fries, plain grits, cheddar jalapeno grits (+2), cup of soup (+2). Substitute egg* white scramble (+2).
    • Western Omelette*

      3 free-range eggs, mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, ham and a choice of side.
      $17.00
    • Oaxaca Omelette*

      3 free-range eggs, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo with your choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Tomato, Onion.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Omelette*

      3 free-range eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, goat cheese and a choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy
      $17.00
    • Three Eggs Meal

      Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with a choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
      $12.00
    • Three Eggs w/ Meat*

      Three free-range eggs, wheat toast with choice of side and meat. Possible Allergies: Gluten.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Chorizo and Egg Wrap*

      Scrambled, free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, tomato, onion, green pepper, monterey jack/cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, flour tortilla. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Onions.
      $17.00
    • Egg and Cheese Wrap

      Two free-range scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla with choice of side. Possible Allergies: Gluten and dairy
      $13.00
    • Vegan "Egg" Wrap

      Tofu, onion, mushroom, tomato, spinach, cauliflower, vegan sausage, and vegan cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with a side of pico de gallo. Possible Allergies: Onion.
      $16.00
    • Build-Your-Own Omelette*

      Three free-range eggs Choice of three topping Choice of side Whole wheat toast
      $17.00

    BENEDICTS 🍳

    choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad, home fries, plain grits Cheddar jalapeno grits +2, or a cup of soup (+2) Substitute egg white scramble +2
    • Classic Benedict*

      Two poached free-range eggs, shoulder (pork) bacon, hollandaise, paprika, bistro bread. Served with choice of breakfast side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $19.00
    • Smoked Salmon Benedict*

      Two poached free-range eggs, Hollandaise sauce, bistro bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $20.00
    • Neptune Benedict

      Super lump crab cake, 2 poached eggs, arugula, hollandaise sauce, bistro bread. Allergies: Dairy, Eggs, Shellfish
      $25.00

    PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST 🥞

    Garnish with seasonal fruit and locally sourced 100% pure maple syrup
    • Chicken and Pancakes

      Fried chicken breast, choice of sweet potato, butter milk or gluten-free friendly pancakes
      $18.00
    • Pancakes

      Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).
      $15.00
    • Busboys and Poets French Toast

      Challah bread, milk, cinnamon/egg mix, powdered sugar, local maple syrup. Garnished with fresh fruit (Vegetarian).
      $14.00
    • Single Pancake

      Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.
      $6.00

    BAGEL & MUFFIN 🥖

    • Bagel

      $3.00
    • Bagel & Cream Cheese

      Plain bagel with cream cheese
      $5.00
    • Bagel and Lox*

      Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh capers.
      $19.00
    • Muffin

      $6.00

    BRUNCH SIDES 🍓

    Brunch Sides are available from open - 3pm
    • Side Brunch Meat

      $5.00
    • Side Home Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Toast

      $3.00
    • Fruit Bowl (LG)

      Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side Fruit Cup (SM)

      $3.00
    • Side Eggs

      $5.00
    • Single Pancake

      Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.
      $6.00
    • Side Plain Grits

      $5.00
    • Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

      $5.00
    • Side Hollandaise Sauce*

      $3.00
    • Side of Lox*

      $8.00

    STARTERS 🍖

    • Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy Brussels sprouts, peanuts chili sauce. Possible Allergies: Shallots, Peanuts
      $11.00
    • Catfish Fingers

      Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli
      $15.00
    • Cauliflower Bites

      Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
      $13.00
    • Firecracker Shrimp

      Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce, white balsamic vinegarette sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
      $16.00
    • Hummus

      Chickpeas, kalamata olives, olive oil, tahini, paprika, pita bread. Substitute carrots / celery for the pita bread to make Gluten-Free Friendly (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, sesame, garlic, gluten.
      $10.00
    • Lamb Meatballs

      $15.00
    • Nachos

      Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas. Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Crab Fritter

      Shrimp, crab, onion, bell peppers, corn, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, dill pickle aioli. Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, corn, gluten
      $17.00
    • Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites

      Soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce, scallion , black sesame seed (Vegan) Add to Possible Allergies: Sesame Seed, Gluten
      $12.00
    • Vegan Nachos

      Yellow corn chips, black beans, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly) Cheese sauce ingredients: Filtered water, Creamy Original Chao Slices [coconut oil, modified potato starch, fermented chao tofu (soybeans, sesame oil, calcium sulfate), sea salt, natural flavor, olive extract, beta carotene], nutritional yeast, modified corn starch, hot sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), spices. Possible Allergies: Coconut, Soy, Onion, Nut
      $16.00
    • Wings Inferno

      Choice of half or one dozen chicken wings (flats/drums), inferno sauce (hot sauce/BBQ sauce), carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing (Gluten-Free Friendly). The chicken is halal.
      $14.00+

    SALADS 🥗

    Grilled Chicken +6 | Blackened Chicken +7 | Steak + 12 | Shrimp +8 | Blackened Shrimp +9 | Grilled Salmon +11 | Blackened Salmon +12 | Vegan "Tuna" Scoop +5 | Bacon +4 | served with vegan herb bread upon request
    • NEW Glazed BBQ Salmon Salad

      Korean BBQ glazed salmon, mixed cabbage, kale, red pepper, onions, cucumber, roasted almond, crispy wonton chips, sesame ginger vinaigrette Possible Allergies: Sesame Gluten-Free Friendly WITHOUT the bread and crispy wonton chips
      $24.00
    • Cobb Salad

      Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, roasted corn, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Egg, Onion, Dairy
      $19.00
    • Falafel Salad

      Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Sesame
      $15.00
    • Greek Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mixed peppers, Kalamata olives, pickled banana peppers, feta cheese with lemon feta vinaigrette - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion
      $16.00
    • Quinoa Kale Salad

      Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut
      $16.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion
      $17.00
    • Salad Nicoise

      Pan-seared sesame tuna, mixed field green, tomatoes, fingerling potato, French greens beans, boiled egg, Kalamata olives, lemon herb vinaigrette. Possible Allergies: Eggs Gluten-Free Friendly without the bread
      $24.00
    • Spinach and Berries Salad

      Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, sesame ginger vinaigrette Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly without bread Possible Allergies: Cheese, almonds, sesame, onion.
      $18.00
    • Steak & Asparagus Salad*

      Sirloin steak, arugula, roasted mushrooms, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, Gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly without bread) Possible Allergies: Dairy, onions, mushrooms
      $23.00
    • Caesar Salad*

      Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies). Possible Allergies: Dairy.
      $11.00
    • Busboys House Salad

      Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
      $9.00

    SOUPS 🍜

    • Bowl of Beef Chili

      Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, kidney beans, green peppers, cheese, sour cream, yellow corn tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.
      $13.00
    • Harira Soup

      Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).
      $6.00+
    • Tomato Soup

      Tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00+
    • Chicken Vegetable Soup

      Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00+

    ENTREES 🍗

    • Blackened Mahi Mahi

      Blackened mahi mahi, jasmine rice, French beans, grilled pineapple salsa, lemon butter sauce. Possible Allergies: Seafood, Dairy
      $26.00
    • Blackened Salmon

      6 oz. grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free.
      $27.00
    • Fried Chicken

      Choice of one or two pieces 6 oz. crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, herb-mushroom sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Chicken is halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free and veggie-fed. Crust is buttermilk and cornmeal. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cream sauce and mashed potatoes), Onions (shallots), Garlic.
      $18.00+
    • Fried Catfish

      10 oz. fried catfish fillet, collard greens, capers, tomato couli sauce, jalapeno cheese grits, coated in cornmeal (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Dairy
      $24.00
    • Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta

      Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots. Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy (cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions (shallots), Garlic, Mushroom.
      $20.00+
    • Shrimp & Grits

      5 tail on shrimp, tomatoes, roasted corn, asparagus, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce and crab grits. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Onion (shallots) Garlic.
      $22.00+
    • Crab Cakes (Market Price)

      2 super lump crab cakes (eggs, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, old bay) green beans and carrots, dill pickle aioli. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood (crab), Shellfish (crab), Onion. Can be served without sauce to be dairy-free.
      $35.00
    • Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

      Chicken, mushrooms, shallots, penne pasta, Cajun cream sauce served with garlic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, onions, gluten
      $24.00

    VEGAN ENTREES 🥑

    • Vegan Lovers Pasta

      Penne pasta, asparagus, mushrooms, vegan "Bolognese" sauce (vegan Italian "sausage", tomato sauce, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, herbs) , garlic bread (Vegan). NOTE: Bolognese sauce is made with tomato sauce, vegan Italian sausage, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, herbs. Possible Allergies: Tomato, mushroom, onion, gluten, garlic.
      $15.00+
    • Vegetable Quinoa Entree

      Quinoa, asparagus, mushrooms, kale, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, lemon vinaigrette (Vegan).
      $19.00
    • Vegan BBQ "BEEF" Entree

      Broccoli, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, Asian slaw, sesame ginger sauce.
      $20.00
    • Bean and Rice Entree

      Black bean, organic purple rice & quinoa, sauteed mixed onion and bell peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo. - Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato.
      $18.00
    • Red Curry Couscous Bowl

      Mediterranean couscous, brussel sprout, tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, coconut cream (Vegan)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00

    SANDWICHES 🥪

    • Portabella Shawarma

      Portabella mushroom, tomato, cucumber, onions, garlic, tahini sauce, shawarma spices, garlic aioli, pitad bread. Possible Allergies: Onion, garlic, sesame, gluten. (Vegan)
      $15.00
    • BLT Sandwich

      Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, dijonaise, toasted rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Gluten
      $16.00
    • BBQ Chopped Brisket Sandwich

      Beef brisket, barbecue, Busboys coleslaw, brioche bun Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten
      $18.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Chicken salad (apples, raisins, celery, mayo, mustard), avocado, arugula, dijonnaise sauce, toasted multigrain bread Allergies : Dairy, Raisins, Mustard
      $16.00
    • Halal Turkey Sandwich

      Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten
      $16.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $17.00
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.
      $26.00
    • Chicken Panini

      Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal.
      $17.00
    • Cubano Panini

      Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.
      $17.00
    • Grilled Cheese Panini

      Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $14.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      6 falafel balls, hummus spread, pickled radish, cucumber relish, tomatoes, onions, served on pita bread. (Tahini sauce is sesame seed paste and is in the falafel balls as well). Possible Allergies: Sesame, Garlic, Chickpeas.
      $15.00
    • Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich

      Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).
      $17.00
    • Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich

      Scoop of vegan tuna (chickpeas, relish, nori, onion, celery, carrots, vegan mayo), lettuce, tomato, toasted bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, Onion, Gluten.
      $14.00
    • Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich

      Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).
      $16.00
    • Tempeh Panini

      Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, rustic Italian bread. (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
      $16.00
    • Avocado Panini

      Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
      $16.00

    BURGERS 🍔

    • Busboys Burger**

      Halal beef blend of chuck, brisket, short rib, lettuce, tomato, onion, Busboys remoulade sauce on a brioche bun. Choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten, Dairy.
      $16.00
    • Bacon & Cheddar Burger**

      Halal beef blend of chuck, brisket, short rib, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Busboys remoulade sauce on a brioche bun. Choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten, Dairy.
      $19.00
    • Egg & Cheddar Burger**

      Halal beef blend of chuck, brisket, short rib, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Busboys remoulade sauce on a brioche bun. Choice of side. *No egg substitutions. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten, Dairy.
      $19.00
    • Turkey Burger**

      Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Patty cannot be modified. Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.
      $18.00
    • Mediterranean Lamb Burger**

      Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, pita bread served with your choice of side. The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.
      $19.00
    • Vegan Burger

      Black beans, chickpeas, corn, mixed peppers, rice, oats, arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun. Contains: Soy. Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy
      $16.00

    SIDES 🍟

    • Fruit Bowl (LG)

      $6.00
    • Fruit Cup (SM)

      $3.00
    • Side Asparagus

      $6.00
    • Side Black Beans

      $6.00
    • Side Broccoli

      $6.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Collard Greens

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side Crab Grits

      Gluten Free Friendly
      $10.00
    • Side French Beans

      $8.00
    • Side French Fries

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side House Salad

      Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
      $5.00
    • Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

      $5.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      Gluten Free Friendly
      $6.00
    • Side Sautéed Spinach

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side Sweet Potato Fries

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side White Rice

      $6.00
    • Side Wild Rice

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
      $6.00
    • Side BBQ Sauce

      $1.50
    • Side Blue Cheese Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Cajun Cream Sauce

      $4.00
    • Side Chipotle Mayo

      $1.50
    • Side Cilantro Aioli

      $1.50
    • Side Corn Salsa

      $1.50
    • Side Dill Pickle Aioli

      $1.00
    • Side Feta Dressing

      $1.00
    • Side Guacamole

      $4.00
    • Side Harrisa Aioli

      $1.50
    • Side Inferno Sauce

      $2.00
    • Side Lemon Butter Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Mayo

      $1.50
    • Side Mushroom Cream Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Nacho Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side of Yuzu Vinaigrette

      $2.00
    • Side Pico/Guac/Sour

      $4.50
    • Side Ranch Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Busboys Remoulade

      $2.00
    • Side Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

      $1.50
    • Side Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Side Tomato Coulis

      $2.00
    • Side Tzatziki Sauce

      $1.50
    • Side Vegan Cheese Sauce

      $2.50
    • Side Vegan Mayo

      $1.50
    • Side Vegan Pesto

      $1.50
    • Side Vegan Sour Cream

      $1.50
    • Side White Balsamic Vinaigrette

      $1.50
    • Side Dijon Mustard

      $1.50
    • Side Chili Sauce

      $1.50
    • Side Peanut Sauce

      $1.50
    • Scoop Chicken Salad

      $6.00
    • Scoop Vegan Tuna Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Bacon

      $5.00
    • Side Black Beans

      $6.00
    • Side Blackened Chicken

      $7.50
    • Side Blackened Mahi Mahi

      $14.00
    • Side Blackened Salmon

      $15.00
    • Side Blackened Shrimp

      $9.00
    • Side Boiled Egg*

      $3.00
    • Side Catfish

      $9.00
    • Side Crab Cake

      $16.00
    • Side Falafel

      $5.00
    • Side Fried Chicken

      $7.00
    • Side Glazed BBQ Salmon

      $15.00
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $7.00
    • Side Gilled Salmon

      $15.00
    • Side FreshTuna

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Side Shrimp

      $8.00
    • Side Steak*

      $12.00
    • Side Tempeh

      $5.00
    • Side Asian Slaw

      $5.00
    • Side Asparagus

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $4.00
    • Side Capers

      $2.00
    • Side Caramelized Onion

      $3.00
    • Side Carrots

      $2.00
    • Side Celery

      $2.00
    • Side Chickpeas

      $5.00
    • Side Cucumber

      $2.00
    • Side Dill Pickle

      $2.00
    • Side Green Peppers

      $3.00
    • Side Jalapeño

      $2.00
    • Side Olives

      $2.00
    • Side Pickled Radish

      $2.00
    • Side Pico de Gallo

      $2.00
    • Side Raw Onion

      $2.00
    • Side Red Peppers

      $3.00
    • Side Sauteed Mushroom

      $3.00
    • Side Sautéed Onion

      $3.00
    • Side Tomato

      $2.00
    • Side Busboys Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Side Garlic Bread

      $2.00
    • Side Herb Bread

      $2.00
    • Side Pita Bread

      $3.00
    • Side Tortilla Chips

      $2.00
    • Side Toast

      $3.00

    KIDS MENU 👶🏽👧🏽

    • Kid's Penne Pasta

      penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)
      $9.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)
      $9.00
    • Kid's Chicken Tenders

      Breaded fried chicken tenders with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink.
      $9.00

    DRINKS 🍺

    COFFEE ☕️

    • Coffee

      Regular coffee - smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark Roast. Decaf coffee - spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast
      $4.25
    • Cappuccino

      $5.20
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.25
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.50
    • Americano

      $5.25
    • Big Daddy

      Directions: 2 sugar in the raw packets 3 shots of espresso (1 double / 1 single) Stir sugar and espresso together. Pour milk over top. Garnished with half packet of sugar in the raw.
      $6.50
    • Macchiato

      $5.25
    • Cafe Au Lait

      $5.25
    • Cortado

      $4.25
    • Milk/Syrup Shot

    • Red Eye > Coffee + 1 Espresso Shot

      Choice of regular or decaf
      $6.00
    • Black Eye > Coffee + 2 Espresso Shots

      $7.00

    LATTES ☕️

    • Latte

      $5.25
    • Mocha Latte

      $6.25
    • Spiced Chai Latte

      In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pint To-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cup Directions: 3oz chai concentrate 3oz milk choice Steam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold. Garnish with powdered cinnamon
      $6.25
    • Sweet Spice Latte

      Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup 2-3 shakes powdered cinnamon Double espresso shot Pour milk over top
      $6.25
    • Matcha Latte (Tea)

      In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pint To-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cup Directions: 1 teaspoon matcha powder 6oz milk choice Steam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.
      $6.25
    • Turning Violet Latte

      Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Ube syrup 1 pumps (1/4oz) lavender syrup Double espresso shot Pour milk over top Garnish with rose petals
      $6.25
    • Big Daddy

      Directions: 2 sugar in the raw packets 3 shots of espresso (1 double / 1 single) Stir sugar and espresso together. Pour milk over top. Garnished with half packet of sugar in the raw.
      $6.50
    • Hot Cider

      $5.25
    • Dirty Chai Latte

      $7.50
    • Thin Mint Latte

      Directions: 1 pump ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate) 2 pumps (1/2oz) Monin peppermint syrup Double espresso shot Stir syrup and espresso together in mug. Pour milk over top.
      $6.25
    • White Chocolate Latte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.25
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte

      Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin Pumpkin syrup 2-3 shakes powdered cinnamon Double espresso shot Pour milk over top.
      $6.25

    SODA+ 🥛

    • *Stubborn Cola

      $3.50
    • *Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola

      $3.50
    • Club Soda

      $3.50
    • Schweppes Ginger Ale

      $3.50
    • Starry

      $3.50
    • Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola

      $3.50
    • Stubborn Root Beer

      $3.50
    • Tonic Water

      $3.50
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Regular Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Lem/Pom

      $4.00
    • Lavender Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Poppi Soda

      $6.00
    • Iced Tea Unsweet

      $3.50
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $5.00+
    • Saratoga Spring Water Bottle

      $4.00
    • S. Sparkling Water Bottle

      $4.00
    • RAIN Spring Water

      Pure mountain spring water bottled in aluminum.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Wild Bay Kombucha (Non-alcholic)

      12oz. bottle seasonal brew. Gluten-free, vegan, organic, kosher
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Lemon Sage Yerba Mate

      Caffeinated, organic, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    JUICE 🍋

    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

      $5.00+
    • Apple Juice

      $5.00+
    • Cranberry Juice

      $5.00+
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00+
    • Pomegranate Juice

      $5.00+
    • Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

      $5.00+
    • Mango Juice

      $5.00+

    MOCKTAILS🧃

    • Agua Fresca

      Watermelon, orange blossom, pinch of sumac, mint syrup, Lem-Pom, seltzer
      $8.00
    • Tropical Breeze

      Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Feeling Adventurous

      Guava, pineapple, passion fruit, coconut milk
      $8.00
    • Self-Care is the Best Care

      Dessert pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
      $8.00

    HOT TEA 🍵

    • Jade Cloud (Green)

      $4.00
    • Jasmine (Green)

      $4.00
    • Turmeric Ginger (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • English Bfast (Black)

      $4.00
    • Earl Grey (Black)

      $4.00
    • Peppermint (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Chamomile Medley (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Extra Tea Bag

      $2.00

    ICED COFFEE🧋

    Ghirardelli chocolate, pepper mint syrup, fresh mint, cold brew coffee, cold foam sweet cream
    • Honey Caramel

      Directions: honey syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam graham crackers crumbs
      $6.75
    • Mint Mocha

      Ghirardelli dark chocolate mint syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam
      $6.75

    DESSERT 🌸

    DESSERT

    • Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

      Warm, homemade mini apple pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian) Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $9.00
    • Mini Pecan Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

      Warm, homemade mini pecan pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian) Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $9.00
    • Mini Key Lime Pie

      (Homemade)
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Layer Cake

      $9.00
    • Carrot Cake

      Flour, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla, walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda, pineapple, cream cheese, carrots. (Vegetarian). Allergies: Contains nuts.
      $9.00
    • White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

      Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)
      $9.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl

      2 scoops of vanilla ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy
      $6.00
    • Coconut Ice Cream Bowl

      2 scoops of coconut ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy
      $6.00
    • Raspberry Sorbet

      2 scoops
      $5.00
    • Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake

      Ask your server for today's selection
      $8.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $9.00
    • 🌸 Mini Cherry Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream 🌸

      Warm, homemade mini cherry pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian) Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
      $9.00

    TO GO ALCOHOL🍻

    COCKTAILS TO-GO 🍸

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Free Palestine To-Go

      Tito's vodka, watermelon, yuzu, mint, sumac, ginger beer. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00+
    • Island Vibe To-Go

      Havana club anejo, coconut rum, guava, lime, pineapple Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $14.00+
    • Beat the Heat To-Go

      Del amigo mezcal, lime, gran gala, real spicy puree, mango Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00+
    • DC Tap Water To-Go

      Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, black razz, pineapple, citrus mix, starry Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • The Color Purple To-Go

      Butterfly infused tequila, triple sec, dessert pear, lime juice, orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • Langston Cooler To-Go

      Peach moonshine, rum, peach Schnapps, orange, cranberry Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • Busboys Sangria To-Go

      Red wine, white wine, peach schnapps, passion fruit rum, brandy, bourbon, splash of soda water. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • Kentucky Mule To-Go

      Bourbon, fresh lime, ginger beer Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • Busboys Paloma To-Go

      Tequila, spicy puree, lime, grapefruit, stary Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00+
    • Busboys Margarita To-Go

      Tequila, triple sec, lime, fresh citrus mix Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+
    • Bloody Mary To-Go

      Vodka, lime, bloody Mary mix Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $10.00+
    • Mimosa To-Go

      Freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkling wine. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $10.00+
    • Rise N' Shine Beermosa To-Go

      Port City Optimal Wit Fresh squeezed orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $10.00+
    • Peace Mimosa To-Go

      Peach schnapps, pineapple juice, sparkling wine. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $12.00+

    BOTTLE BEER TO-GO🍺

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Dodfish Head 90 Min IPA To-Go

      $10.00
    • Heineken To-Go

      $8.00
    • Corana Extra To-Go

      $8.00
    • High Noon Black Cherry To-go

      $8.00
    • Flying Dog Imperial IPA - Raging B!@#& To-Go

      $10.00
    • Non Alcoholic Beer To-Go

      Served in a glass bottle. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $7.00

    DRAFT BEER TO-GO 🍻

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Poetic Pils - Denizen Czech PilsnerTo-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.75
    • Busboys Haze - Denizen Hazy IPA To-go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Poets Seasonal - Sam Adams or 7 Locks To-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.75
    • Resisting Red - Solace Red Lager To-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Monopolio IPA Especial To-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Port City Optimal Wit To-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Cigar City Citra Pale Ale To-Go

      $9.00
    • Downeast Hard Cider Draft To-Go

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Blue Moon To-Go

      $7.00

    RED WINE TO-GO ♥️🍷

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Pinot Noir - Un Autre Munde | BTL To-Go

      Region: Sonoma County, California Sustainable | macerated blackberry | wild strawberry | warm spice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $56.00
    • Tempranillo - Finca Torremilanos | BTL To-Go

      Region: Rioja, Spain Sustainable | bright red fruit | spice notes | hints of vanilla. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $44.00
    • Malbec - Bodegas Benedas | BTL To-Go

      Region: Uco Valley, Argentina Sustainable | black cherries | chocolate | blackberry | soft tannins Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $44.00
    • Cab Sauvignon - La Cetto | BTL To-Go

      Region: Spain Sustainable | dark chocolate | cinnamon | black cherry | toasted oak. Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
      $48.00
    • Cotes du Rhone - Domaine de L'Amesque | BTL To-Go

      Region: California Sustainable | red currant | cassis | green pepper Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
      $40.00

    WHITE WINE TO-GO 🤍🍷

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Pinot Grigio - Ronco Dei Tassi | BTL To-Go

      Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable | peach | pineapple | white flowers Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $40.00
    • Sauvignon Blanc - Mokoroa | BTL To-Go

      Region: Marlborough, New Zealand Sustainable | fresh herbs | passionfruit | lime Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $44.00
    • Riesling | Good Karma | BTL To-Go

      Region: Moldova Sustainable | lychee | pear | peach | vibrant minerality Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $48.00
    • Chardonnay - Origin | BTL To-Go

      Region: Longuedoc-Roussillon, France Sustainable | yellow apple | pear | toasted nut Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      $44.00

    SPARKLING WINE TO-GO ✨🥂🍾

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Prosecco - Poggio Costa | BTL To-Go

      Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable | melon | white flowers | peach Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $48.00
    • Sparking Rose - Cricova | BTL To-Go

      Region: Piedmont, Italy Sustainable | peach | candied strawberry | apricot Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
      $36.00

    HOLD THE BOOZE TO-GO 🚫 🥃

    • Agua Fresca To-Go

      Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer
      $8.00
    • Tropical Breeze To-Go

      Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer
      $8.00
    • Self-Care is the Best Care To-go

      Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
      $8.00
    • Feeling Adventurous To-Go

      Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
      $8.00
    • Poppi Soda To-Go

      $6.00
    • Wild Bay Kombucha - Non-alcoholic To-Go

      Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.
      $9.00

    BOOKS 📚

    BOOKS 📔

    For Busboys audiobooks, please go to: http://libro.fm/busboysandpoets
    • A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets

      A Seat at the Table is the story of the founding of Busboys and Poets, packed with misadventures, unexpected triumphs, and insights on race, business and politics. It takes us on a “How I Built This” journey that ends with the opening of the first Busboys and Poets.
      $24.95
    • How Black Music Took Over the World by Melvin Gibbs

      Imbued with Gibb's own journey and a sharp eye for the sins and triumphs of history, How Black Music Took Over the World is an unforgettable revelation of one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • Freedom Lost, Freedom Won by Eugene Robinson

      Freedom Lost, Freedom Won tells our country’s tortuous racial history through Robinson’s family’s story of struggle and survival, pushing us to consider how far the nation has come, and how far it still has to go.
      $30.00
    • Melodies of the Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

      A gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators.
      $19.99
    • Hazel's Best Day by Adiba Nelson

      A picture book celebrating disability pride while discussing the ways that communities can be made more inclusive and accessible.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.99
    • I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know by Leslie Odom Jr.

      The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Like So by Ruth Forman

      This simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family’s love is natural and connected to the world around us: innate, wondrous, and infinite.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.99
    • Korobá and the Case of the Missing Kolo by Àlàbá Ònájìn

      A charismatic young sleuth takes on a case close to home in this critically acclaimed graphic novel series set in a vibrant African community.
      $14.99
    • Goodbye, French Fry by Rin-Rin Yu

      A warm and funny debut novel featuring a Chinese American girl doing her best to stay true to herself in a world that often judges.
      $17.99
    • Let the Poets Govern by Camonghne Felix

      An acclaimed poet interprets Black radical literary traditions to reimagine freedom through refusal, and encourages us to hold ourselves to the standards of our highest ideals and embraces our shared humanity.
      $26.00
    • Frida's Cook by Florencia Etcheves

      This colorful, emotive historical debut whisks us to the home of Frida Kahlo, where food, art, and love weave together an unforgettable story of friendship and loyalty, with a bright Coyoacán as a vivid background.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $29.00
    • The Catacombs by William Demby

      A gripping and genre-defying novel by a rediscovered great of twentieth-century Black American writing, about what it means to be a writer at the dawn of a new era
      $17.00
    • Love by the Book by Jessica George

      In Jessica George’s heartwarming, funny, and soulful second novel, she explores the restorative nature of female friendship and the life-changing power of platonic love.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $29.00
    • City of Others by Jared Poon

      Dive into a world where magic lies hidden just below the surface in this charming urban fantasy full of workplace found family, queer romance, and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian lore.
      $18.99
    • Black Women Taught Us by Jenn M Jackson

      Black Women Taught Us serves as a reminder that Black women were the first ones to teach us how to fight racism, how to name that fight, and how to imagine a more just world for everyone.
      $20.00
    • When Trees Testify by Beronda L Montgomery

      This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up lessons from the natural world shared through the stories of long-lived trees.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.99
    • A Protest History of the United States by Gloria J Browne-Marshall

      Exploring 500 years of protest and resistance in US history—and what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach us about navigating our chaotic world.
      $21.95
    • There Is No Place For Us by Brian Goldstone

      There Is No Place for Us illuminates the true magnitude, causes, and consequences of the new American homelessness—and shows that it won’t be solved until housing is treated as a fundamental human right.
      $20.00
    • Night Owl by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

      In her latest poetry collection, Aimee Nezhukumatathil plumbs the depths of nighttime, crafting a series of nocturnes that explore the magic, sensuality, and life that emerge as the rest of the world goes to bed.
      $26.99
    • Black Evidence by Candis Watts Smith

      Written with compassion and tempered optimism, Black Evidence prescribes a cure and encourages readers to practice the skills needed to build a truly multiracial democracy.
      $31.99
    • Nasty Work by Ericka Hart

      A take down of society's deeply entrenched colonial views on sex and gender throughout history and a revolutionary exploration of how we can reclaim our minds and bodies for a more pleasurable existence for all.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • The Fire Inside by Rima Vesely-Flad

      The Fire Inside centers—and celebrates—Black, queer, radical thought; and embraces the ways our inner lives, creative fire, sensuality, and expressions of love can ignite and sustain revolutionary liberation.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.95
    • I'll Make Me A World by Jarvis R. Givens

      A call to remember, reimagine, and reclaim an intellectual tradition built by communities well before our time, and an inspiring vision for how black history can still be a source of power, truth, and possibility.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.99
    • The Cure for Everything by Michelle A. Williams

      The dramatic story of the rise of public health, one of humanity’s greatest, if fragile and incomplete, accomplishments—and a vision for human thriving in the 21st century.
      $32.00
    • Self-Care for Black Women Deck by Oludara Adeeyo

      Prioritize your mental, physical, and spiritual wellness with this empowering collection of 50 self-care activities curated specifically for Black women to promote self-love.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan Douglass

      The Great Gatsby meets the Harlem Renaissance in this queer black retelling, weaving a story that and empowers readers to investigate the connection between and complexities of race, wealth, and power.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.99

    SWAG 🔖

    • Pride 2025 T-Shirt

      Worldpride 2025 T-shirt. Front: Rainbow heart with Peace and Love; Back: Trans colors James Baldwin Quote
      $25.00
    • Stainless Steel Water Bottle

      17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle
      $15.99

    RAIN Spring Water

    $4.50

    Pure mountain spring water bottled in aluminum.

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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted. A place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. A space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world. (*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition).

    Location

    450 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

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