
American
Busboys and Poets - Columbia
6251 Mango Tree Road
Columbia, MD 21044
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Featured Items

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, harissa aioli, brioche bun. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.$17.00
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
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
DINNER 🍛
BUSBOYS SAUCES AND DRESSING

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
STARTERS 🍖

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
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
Lamb Meatballs
$15.00
Hummus and Pita
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
Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels sprouts, peanuts chili sauce. Possible Allergies: Shallots, Peanuts$11.00
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+
Shrimp Crab Fritters
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
Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).$13.00
Catfish Fingers
Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli$15.00
Firecracker Shrimp
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion$16.00
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.$6.00+OUT OF STOCK
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic$6.00+OUT OF STOCK
SALADS 🥬

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
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
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
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
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
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
Falafel Salad
Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Sesame$15.00
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
Busboys House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).$9.00
Caesar Salad*
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies). Possible Allergies: Dairy.$11.00
ENTREES 🍗
Asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, garlic teriyaki sauce, Jasmin rice

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, cheddar & jalapeno grits, coated in cornmeal (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Dairy$24.00
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
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.$21.00+
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+
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)$18.00OUT OF STOCKtest
$4.00
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
BBQ Chopped Brisket Sandwich
Beef brisket, barbecue, Busboys coleslaw, brioche bun Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten$18.00
Halal Turkey Sandwich
Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten$16.00
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
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
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad (apples, raisins, celery, mayo, mustard), avocado, arugula, dijonnaise sauce, toasted multigrain bread Allergies : Dairy, Raisins, Mustard$16.00
Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich
Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).$16.00
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
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, dijonaise, toasted rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Gluten$16.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, harissa aioli, brioche bun. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.$17.00
PANINIS🥪

Tempeh Panini
Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, rustic Italian bread. (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.$16.00
Grilled Cheese Panini
Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.$14.00
Avocado Panini
Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.$16.00
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
KIDS MENU 😀
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
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
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
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)
Vegan$6.00Side Asparagus
$6.00Side Black Beans
$6.00Side Broccoli
$6.00Side Caesar Salad
$5.00Side Collard Greens
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan$6.00Side Crab Grits
Gluten Free Friendly$10.00Side French Beans
$8.00Side French Fries
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan$5.00Side House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).$5.00Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
$5.00Side Mashed Potatoes
Gluten Free Friendly$6.00Side Sautéed Spinach
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan$6.00Side Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan$6.00Side White Rice
$6.00Side Wild Rice
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan$6.00Scoop Chicken Salad
$6.00Scoop Vegan Tuna Salad
$5.00Side Bacon
$5.00Side Black Beans
$6.00Side Blackened Chicken
$7.50Side Blackened Mahi Mahi
$14.00Side Blackened Salmon
$15.00Side Blackened Shrimp
$9.00Side Boiled Egg*
$3.00Side Catfish
$9.00Side Crab Cake
$16.00Side Falafel
$5.00Side Fried Chicken
$7.00Side Glazed BBQ Salmon
$15.00Side Grilled Chicken
$7.00Side Gilled Salmon
$15.00Side FreshTuna
$14.00Side Shrimp
$8.00Side Steak*
$12.00Side Tempeh
$5.00Side BBQ Sauce
$1.50Side Blue Cheese Dressing
$1.50Side Blue Cheese Dressing
$1.50Side Caesar Dressing
$1.50Side Cajun Cream Sauce
$4.00Side Chipotle Mayo
$1.50Side Cilantro Aioli
$1.50Side Corn Salsa
$1.50Side Dill Pickle Aioli
$1.00Side Feta Dressing
$1.00Side Guacamole
$4.00Side Harrisa Aioli
$1.50Side Inferno Sauce
$2.00Side Lemon Butter Sauce
$3.00Side Mayo
$1.50Side Mushroom Cream Sauce
$3.00Side Nacho Cheese
$2.00Side of Yuzu Vinaigrette
$2.00Side Pico/Guac/Sour
$4.50Side Ranch Dressing
$1.50Side Busboys Remoulade
$2.00Side Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
$1.50Side Sour Cream
$2.00Side Tomato Coulis
$2.00Side Tzatziki Sauce
$1.50Side Vegan Mayo
$1.50Side Vegan Mayo
$1.50Side Vegan Pesto
$1.50Side Vegan Sour Cream
$1.50Side White Balsamic Vinaigrette
$1.50Side Peanut Sauce
$1.50Side Chili Sauce
$1.50Side Asian Slaw
$5.00Side Asparagus
$6.00Side Avocado
$4.00Side Capers
$2.00Side Caramelized Onion
$3.00Side Carrots
$2.00Side Celery
$2.00Side Chickpeas
$5.00OUT OF STOCKSide Cucumber
$2.00Side Dill Pickle
$2.00Side Green Peppers
$3.00Side Jalapeño
$2.00Side Olives
$2.00Side Pickled Radish
$2.00Side Pico de Gallo
$2.00Side Raw Onion
$2.00Side Red Peppers
$3.00Side Sauteed Mushroom
$3.00Side Sautéed Onion
$3.00Side Tomato
$2.00Side LTO
$3.00Side Garlic Bread
$2.00Side Herb Bread
$2.00Side Pita Bread
$3.00Side Tortilla Chips
$2.00Side Bread
$3.00
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$4.25Cappuccino
$5.20Hot Chocolate
$5.25Iced Coffee
$4.50Americano
$5.25Big 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.$6.50Macchiato
$5.25Cafe Au Lait
$5.25Cortado
$4.25Milk/Syrup Shot
Red Eye > Coffee + 1 Espresso Shot
Choice of regular or decaf$6.00Black Eye > Coffee + 2 Espresso Shots
$7.00
LATTES ☕️
Latte
$5.25Mocha Latte
$6.25Spiced 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$6.25Sweet Spice Latte
Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup 2-3 shakes powdered cinnamon Double espresso shot Pour milk over top$6.25Matcha 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.$6.25Turning 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$6.25Big 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.$6.50Hot Cider
$5.25OUT OF STOCKDirty Chai Latte
$7.50Thin 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.$6.25White Chocolate Latte
$6.25Pumpkin 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
$3.50Club Soda
$3.50Schweppes Ginger Ale
$3.50Starry
$3.50Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola
$3.50Stubborn Root Beer
$3.50Tonic Water
$3.50Shirley Temple
$4.00Regular Lemonade
$4.00Lem/Pom
$4.00Lavender Lemonade
$4.00Arnold Palmer
$4.00Poppi Soda
$6.00Iced Tea Unsweet
$3.50Ginger Beer
$4.00Milk
$5.00+Saratoga Spring Water Bottle
$4.00S. Sparkling Water Bottle
$4.00
RAIN Spring Water
Pure mountain spring water bottled in aluminum.$4.50S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle
$5.00
Wild Bay Kombucha (Non-alcholic)
12oz. bottle seasonal brew. Gluten-free, vegan, organic, kosher$9.00OUT OF STOCK
Lemon Sage Yerba Mate
Caffeinated, organic, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO$6.00
JUICE 🍋
MOCKTAILS🧃

Agua Fresca
Watermelon, orange blossom, pinch of sumac, mint syrup, Lem-Pom, seltzer$8.00Tropical Breeze
Mango, passion fruit, fresh basil, lime, ginger beer$8.00Feeling Adventurous
Guava, pineapple, passion fruit, coconut milk$8.00Self-Care is the Best Care
Dessert pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.$8.00
HOT TEA 🍵
ICED COFFEE🧋
Ghirardelli chocolate, pepper mint syrup, fresh mint, cold brew coffee, cold foam sweet cream
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$6.00OUT OF STOCK
Raspberry Sorbet Bowl
2 scoops of raspberry sorbet$6.00
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Ask your server for today's selection$9.00
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
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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$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.$19.99
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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).
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