Busboys and Poets - Anacostia

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

Espresso, steamed milk, layer of milk foam

Ghirardelli chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream on request, cinnamon

Espresso, hot water

3 shots espresso, sugar in the raw, steamed milk

Espresso marked with a tiny bit of milk

Dripped coffee with steamed milk

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk

Regular or decaf and espresso

Regular or decaf coffee, two shots espresso

Espresso and steamed milk

Espresso, chocolate sauce, steamed milk

Masala spiced tea, steamed milk, cinnamon

Espresso, organic caramel syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk

Matcha Love sweetened matcha, steamed milk

espresso, ube syrup, lavender syrup, steamed milk

3 shots espresso, sugar in the raw, steamed milk

Steamed apple cider, cinnamon

Masala spiced tea, espresso, steamed milk

Ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate), Monin peppermint syrup, espresso, steamed milk

Ghirardelli white chocolate, espresso, steamed milk

Monin Pumpkin syrup, powdered cinnamon, espresso, steamed milk

Chai, milk, matcha tea, sweet cream cold foam, cinnamon

Cold brew, cream, pistachio syrup, strawberry rose syrup, sweet cream cold foam

Cold brew, honey syrup, salted caramel syrup, sweet cream cold foam, graham crackers crumbs

Cold brew, Ghirardelli dark chocolate, mint syrup, sweet cream cold foam, cinnamon

Watermelon, orange blossom, pinch of sumac, mint syrup, Lem-Pom, seltzer

Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer

Guava, pineapple, passion fruit, coconut milk

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

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

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

(Homemade)

Flour, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla, walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda, pineapple, cream cheese, carrots. (Vegetarian). Allergies: Contains nuts.

Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy

2 scoops of raspberry sorbet

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Tito's vodka, watermelon, yuzu, mint, sumac, ginger beer. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Havana club anejo, coconut rum, guava, lime, pineapple Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Del amigo mezcal, lime, gran gala, real spicy puree, mango Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, black razz, pineapple, citrus mix, starry Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Butterfly infused tequila, triple sec, dessert pear, lime juice, orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Peach moonshine, rum, peach Schnapps, orange, cranberry Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

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.

Tequila, spicy puree, lime, grapefruit, stary Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Tequila, triple sec, lime, fresh citrus mix Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Vodka, lime, bloody Mary mix Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkling wine. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Port City Optimal Wit Fresh squeezed orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

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

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

Region: Sonoma County, California Sustainable | macerated blackberry | wild strawberry | warm spice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Region: Rioja, Spain Sustainable | bright red fruit | spice notes | hints of vanilla. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Region: Uco Valley, Argentina Sustainable | black cherries | chocolate | blackberry | soft tannins Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Region: Spain Sustainable | dark chocolate | cinnamon | black cherry | toasted oak. Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.

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

Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable | peach | pineapple | white flowers Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand Sustainable | fresh herbs | passionfruit | lime Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

Region: Moldova Sustainable | lychee | pear | peach | vibrant minerality Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

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

Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable | melon | white flowers | peach Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

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

Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer

Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer

Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.

Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.

Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.

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.

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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.

A picture book celebrating disability pride while discussing the ways that communities can be made more inclusive and accessible.

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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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Worldpride 2025 T-shirt. Front: Rainbow heart with Peace and Love; Back: Trans colors James Baldwin Quote

17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle