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  • Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets 14th & V

2021 14th St NW,, Washington, DC
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WEEKEND BRUNCH (TIL 3PM) 🥞
DRINKS 🍺
DESSERT 🌸
TO GO ALCOHOL🍻
BOOKS 📚

Featured Items

  • Iced Tea Unsweet

    $3.50
  • Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

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

WEEKEND BRUNCH (TIL 3PM) 🥞

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

HOUSE SPECIALS 🧅

  • Palestinian Shakshuka 🇵🇸

    Free-range sunny side up eggs, green peppers, onions, garlic, secret spices, olive oil, scallions, parsley served with pita Possible Allergies: Onion, garlic, gluten
    $14.00
  • Iraqi 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
  • 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

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
  • Build-Your-Own Omelette*

    Three free-range eggs Choice of three topping Choice of side Whole wheat toast
    $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
  • Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich

    Two free-range scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, brioche bun with choice of breakfast side. Possible Allergies: Gluten and dairy
    $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
  • 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

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
  • Neptune Benedict

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

PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST 🥞

Served with fruit garnish and 100% pure local Maple Syrup
  • Chicken and Pancakes

    Fried chicken breast, choice of sweet potato, butter milk or gluten-free friendly pancakes
    $19.00
  • Busboys and Poets French Toast

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

    Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).
    $15.00
  • 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 & 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
  • Bagel

    $3.00

BRUNCH SIDES 🍓

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

    $5.00
  • Side Eggs*

    Free-range scrambled eggs (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).
    $6.00
  • Side Home Fries

    $5.00
  • Side Toast

    $3.00
  • Single Pancake

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

    Vegan
    $6.00
  • Side Fruit Cup (SM)

    $3.00
  • Side Plain Grits

    $5.00
  • Side Hollandaise Sauce*

    $3.00
  • Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

    $5.00
  • 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
  • Firecracker Shrimp

    Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
    $16.00
  • Lamb Meatballs

    $15.00
  • Lebanese Hummus

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

    Risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, roasted tomato coulis sauce. (Fritters contain crab, shrimp, parmesan cheese, onion seasoning). Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, tomato.
    $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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

SOUPS 🍜

  • Harira Soup

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

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

    Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic
    $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 & 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+
  • 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+
  • 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

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

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
  • 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 pickles, harissa 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
  • 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 "Chicken" Sandwich

    Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).
    $17.00
  • Avocado Panini

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

    Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
    $14.00
  • Tempeh Panini

    Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, rustic Italian bread. (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
    $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 Green 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 Busboys Remoulade

    $2.00
  • Side Caesar Dressing

    $1.50
  • Side Cajun Cream Sauce

    $4.00
  • Side Chili Sauce

    $1.50
  • 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 Garlic Aioli

    $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 Peanut Sauce

    $1.50
  • Side Pico/Guac/Sour

    $4.50
  • Side Ranch Dressing

    $1.50
  • Side Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

    $1.50
  • Side Sour Cream

    $2.00
  • Side Tomato Coulis

    $2.00
  • Side Tzatziki Sauce

    $1.50
  • Side Vegan Mayo

    $1.50
  • Side Vegan Mayo

    $1.50
  • Side Vegan Pesto

    $1.50
  • Side Vegan Sour Cream

    $1.50
  • Side White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    $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 Grilled Chicken

    $7.00
  • 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 Cucumber

    $2.00
  • Side Dill Pickle

    $2.00
  • Side Green Peppers

    $3.00
  • Side Jalapeño

    $2.00
  • Side Olives

    $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 Scallions

    $1.00
  • Side Tomato

    $2.00
  • Side Garlic Bread

    $2.00
  • Side Herb Bread

    $2.00
  • Side Pita Bread

    $3.00
  • Side Tortilla Chips

    $2.00

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

    Espresso, steamed milk, layer of milk foam
    $5.25
  • Hot Chocolate

    Ghirardelli chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream on request, cinnamon
    $5.25
  • Americano

    Espresso, hot water
    $5.25
  • Big Daddy

    3 shots espresso, sugar in the raw, steamed milk
    $6.50
  • Cafe Macchiato

    Espresso marked with a tiny bit of milk
    $5.25
  • Cafe Au Lait

    Dripped coffee with steamed milk
    $5.25
  • Cortado

    Equal parts espresso and steamed milk
    $4.25
  • Milk/Syrup Shot

  • Red Eye Coffee

    Regular or decaf and espresso
    $6.00
  • Black Eye Coffee

    Regular or decaf coffee, two shots espresso
    $7.00

LATTES ☕️

  • Latte

    Espresso and steamed milk
    $5.25
  • Mocha Latte

    Espresso, chocolate sauce, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • Spiced Chai Latte

    Masala spiced tea, steamed milk, cinnamon
    $6.25
  • Sweet Spice Latte

    Espresso, organic caramel syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • Matcha Latte (Tea)

    Matcha Love sweetened matcha, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • Turning Violet Latte

    espresso, ube syrup, lavender syrup, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • Big Daddy

    3 shots espresso, sugar in the raw, steamed milk
    $6.50
  • Dirty Chai Latte

    Masala spiced tea, espresso, steamed milk
    $7.50
  • Thin Mint Latte

    Ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate), Monin peppermint syrup, espresso, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • White Chocolate Latte

    Ghirardelli white chocolate, espresso, steamed milk
    $6.25
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Monin Pumpkin syrup, powdered cinnamon, espresso, steamed milk
    $6.25

COLD BAR🧋

Ghirardelli chocolate, pepper mint syrup, fresh mint, cold brew coffee, cold foam sweet cream
  • Spiced Matcha

    Chai, milk, matcha tea, sweet cream cold foam, cinnamon
    $6.75
  • Pistachio Bloom

    Cold brew, cream, pistachio syrup, strawberry rose syrup, sweet cream cold foam
    $6.75
  • Honey Caramel

    Cold brew, honey syrup, salted caramel syrup, sweet cream cold foam, graham crackers crumbs
    $6.75
  • Mint Mocha

    Cold brew, Ghirardelli dark chocolate, mint syrup, sweet cream cold foam, cinnamon
    $6.75
  • Iced Coffee

    $4.50

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

    $5.00
  • Lem/Pom

    $6.00
  • Lavender Lemonade

    $6.00
  • Strawberry Rose Lemonade

    $6.00
  • Arnold Palmer

    $4.00
  • Poppi Soda

    $6.00
  • Iced Tea Unsweet

    $3.50
  • Ginger Beer

    $4.00
  • Milk

    $5.00+
  • Saratoga Spring Water Bottle

    $4.50
  • S. Sparkling Water Bottle

    $4.50

MOCKTAILS🧃

  • Agua Fresca

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

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+

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

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
  • Mini Sweet Potato Pie

    $8.00
  • 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 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

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.
    $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.
    $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 Peace Paloma To-Go

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

    $8.75
  • Busboys Haze - Denizen Hazy IPA To-go

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

    $8.75
  • Resisting Red - Solace Red Lager To-Go

    $9.00
  • Monopolio IPA Especial To-Go

    $9.00
  • Port City Optimal Wit To-Go

    $9.00
  • Cigar City Citra Pale Ale To-Go

    $9.00
  • Downeast Hard Cider Draft To-Go

    $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.
    $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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

SWAG 🔖

  • Pride 2025 T-Shirt

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

non-alcoholic food item

Lemon Herb Dressing 12 oz

$6.00

Dijon mustard, mint, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, canola oil, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. Possible Allergy: Onions flavorful | vibrant | citrusy

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Busboys and Poets Locations and Hours

14th & V

(202) 387-7638
2021 14th St NW,, Washington, DC 20009
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450 K

(202) 789-2227
450 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Anacostia

(202) 889-1374
2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
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Brookland

(202) 636-7230
625 Monroe Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
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Columbia

(410) 734-2445
6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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Hyattsville

(301) 779-2787
5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781
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Shirlington

(703) 379-9756
4251 South Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
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Takoma

(202) 726-0856
235 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012
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