Busboys and Poets - 450K
Welcome to Busboys and Poets - 450K, a vibrant spot in Washington, DC that truly encompasses the essence of good food, great vibes, and exceptional service. As a reviewer of Restaurant World, I had the pleasure of experiencing the fantastic offerings at this vegan breakfast and brunch joint, specializing in New American cuisine.
Upon stepping into Busboys and Poets - 450K, I was immediately drawn in by the welcoming atmosphere, hipster and casual decor, and the extensive list of amenities it offers. From takeout and delivery options to catering services, this place has it all. And let's not forget about the diverse menu filled with vegan and vegetarian options, making it a haven for those with dietary preferences.
One of the standout features of Busboys and Poets - 450K is their range of signature sauces and dressings, each bringing a unique and flavorful touch to the dishes. From Lemon Butter Sauce to Cajun Cream Sauce, there's a burst of creativity and taste in every bite.
When it comes to their breakfast and brunch offerings, Busboys and Poets - 450K does not disappoint. Whether you're craving Chicken and Pancakes, French Toast, or a variety of omelettes and egg dishes, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The restaurant also excels in its vegan bowls, salads, and starters, showcasing a commitment to quality, freshness, and innovation in every dish. And let's not forget about their impressive selection of beverages, from lattes and teas to cocktails and draft beers.
My personal favorites from Busboys and Poets - 450K include the Vegan Hash, Blackened Mahi Mahi, and the Homemade Mini Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, bursting with flavor, and left me wanting more.
In conclusion, Busboys and Poets - 450K is a true gem in the bustling food scene of Washington, DC. With a welcoming ambiance, top-notch service, and a menu that caters to all tastes, this restaurant is a must-visit for foodies and brunch enthusiasts alike.
Busboys and Poets - 450K Menu
Lemon Butter Sauce 12 oz
Heavy cream, cooking white wine, butter, white pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice. Possible Allergy: Dairybright | smooth | tasty
$8.00Cajun Cream Sauce 12 oz
Heavy cream, whole milk, half & half, onions, homemade cajun seasoning.Possible Allergy: Dairyintense | fiery | irresistible
$8.00Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 12 oz
Buttermilk, egg, distilled vinegar corn syrup, natural flavor, phosphoric acid (preservative), garlic, soy oil. Possible Allergy: Dairylight | buttery | delicious
$6.00Sesame 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
$6.00White Balsamic Dressing 12 oz
Dijon mustard, shallot, white balsamic vinegar, agave, salt, white pepper, garlic, canola oil.rich | sweet | subtle
$6.00Lemon Herb Dressing 12 oz
Dijon mustard, mint, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, canola oil, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic.Possible Allergy: Onionsflavorful | vibrant | citrusy
$6.00Greek 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: Dairysavory | tangy | robust
$6.00Yuzu Vinaigrette 12 oz
Lemon juice, lime juice, yuzu juice, basil, canola oil.delicate | fragrant | zesty
$6.00Chicken and Pancakes
Fried chicken breast, choice of sweet potato, butter milk or gluten-free friendly pancakes
$18.00Busboys and Poets French Toast
Challah bread, milk, cinnamon/egg mix, powdered sugar, local maple syrup. Garnished with fresh fruit (Vegetarian).
$13.00Pancakes
Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).
$14.00Single Pancake
Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.
$5.00Western Omelette*
3 free-range eggs, mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, ham and a choice of side.
$16.00Oaxaca Omelette*
3 free-range eggs, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo with your choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Tomato, Onion.
$16.00Chicken Omelette*
3 free-range eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, goat cheese and a choice of side.Possible Allergies: Dairy
$16.00Three Eggs Meal
Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with a choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$11.00Three Eggs w/ Meat*
Three free-range eggs, wheat toast with choice of side and meat. Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$14.00Chicken 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.
$16.00Vegan "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.
$15.00Egg Sandwich
Two scrambled, free-range eggs, cheddar cheese, butter croissant bun and a choice of side.
$12.00Build-Your-Own Omelette*
Begin with three free-range eggs, choice of three topping of choice. Served with choice of side and whole wheat toast.
$16.00Classic Benedict*
Two poached free-range eggs, shoulder (pork) bacon, hollandaise, paprika, butter croissant. Served with choice of breakfast side.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$18.00Smoked Salmon Benedict*
Two poached free-range eggs, avocado, hollandaise sauce, butter croissant.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$19.00Bagel and Lox*
Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh capers.
$18.00Bagel
$3.00Bagel & Cream Cheese
Plain bagel with cream cheese
$4.00Muffin
$5.00New - Vegan Hash
Tofu scrambled, mushrooms, onion, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, vegan sausage. Possible Allergies: Onions
$16.00Sweet 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
$15.00Chicken Chorizo Hash
Two sunny-side-up free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, mixed peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions.Possible Allergies: Onions
$16.00Mekhleme*
(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.
$18.00Side Brunch Meat
$5.00Side Home Fries
$5.00Side Toast
$3.00Fruit Bowl (LG)
Vegan
$6.00Side Fruit Cup (SM)
$3.00Side Eggs
$5.00Side Plain Grits
$5.00Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
$5.00Side Hollandaise Sauce*
$3.00Side of Lox*
$8.00NEW - Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Potatoes, parmesan, garlic, butter - VegetarianPossible Allergies: Dairy
$10.00NEW - Cotija Cheese Rolls
Filo dough, cheese, pepper flakes, caramelized tomato sauce- Vegetarian* Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Tomatoes
$10.00Catfish Fingers
Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli
$14.00Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels sprouts, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Shallots
$10.00Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
$12.00Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites
Soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce, scallion , black sesame seed (Vegan)Add to Possible Allergies: Sesame Seed, Gluten
$11.00Shrimp Crab Fritter
Risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, roasted tomato coulis sauce.Fritters: Crab, Shrimp, Parmesan cheese, Onion seasoning.Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, tomato.
$16.00Nachos
Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeos, 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
$15.00Vegan 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
$15.00Wings 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.
$13.00Firecracker Shrimp
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce, white balsamic vinegarette sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
$15.00New - Vegan BBQ "BEEF" Bowl
Broccoli, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, Asian slaw, sesame ginger sauce.
$19.00Chile Tofu Bowl
Chile tofu, organic purple rice, quinoa, roasted cauliflower, green beans, roasted carrots, mango salsa - Vegan, Gluten-free friendly
$18.00Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, romesco vinaigrette (Vegan).
$18.00Bean and Rice Bowl
Black bean, organic purple rice & quinoa, sauteed mixed onion and bell peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo.- Vegan, Gluten-Free FriendlyAllergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato.
$17.00NEW - 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
$15.00Busboys House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
$8.00Caesar Salad*
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies).Possible Allergies: Dairy.
$10.00Falafel Salad
Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Sesame
$14.00Quinoa Kale Salad
Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: DairyPossible Allergies: Dairy, Nut
$15.00Spinach and Fruit Salad
Baby spinach, mango, strawberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, ginger vinaigrette - Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly without bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy (goat cheese), Nuts (almonds), Onion.
$16.00Cobb 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
$18.00Steak & Asparagus Salad*
Sirloin steak, baby kale, fingerling potato, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onions
$22.00Roasted Beet Salad
Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion
$16.00Bowl 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.
$12.00Bowl Harira Soup
Chickpeas, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato, tomato puree, cumin, cilantro, salt, pepper
$8.00Cup Harira Soup
$5.00Cup of Tomato Soup
8 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Onions.
$5.00Cup Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic
$5.00NEW - Blackened Mahi Mahi
Blackened mahi mahi, jasmine rice, French beans, mango salsa, lemon butter sauce.Possible Allergies: Seafood, Dairy
$24.00Fried 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.
$17.00Fried 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
$23.00Blackened Salmon
8 ounce 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.
$26.00Crab Cakes (Market Price)
2 super lump crab cakes (eggs, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, old bay) green beans, remoulade sauce. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood (crab), Shellfish (crab), Onion.Can be served without sauce to be dairy-free.
$34.00Shrimp & 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.
$27.00Shrimp & 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.
$25.00Vegan Lovers Pasta
Penne pasta, vegan Italian "sausage," asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, herbs, vegan "Bolognese" sauce, garlic bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Tomato, mushroom, onion, gluten, garlic.
$19.00NEW - Reuben Panini
Corn beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, Swiss Cheese on Rye Bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy
$16.00NEW - Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, pesto, basil oil, baguette- VegetarianPossible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Pesto
$16.00NEW - Halal Turkey Sandwich
Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten
$15.00Tempeh Panini
Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$15.00Vegan "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.
$13.00Falafel 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.
$14.00Avocado Panini
Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$15.00Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich
Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).
$16.00Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich
Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).
$15.00Roasted Vegetable Panini
Eggplant, red onions, arugula, pesto, cremini mushroom, goat cheese, Schiacciata bread - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Onion, Dairy, Gluten, pesto/nuts
$15.00Grilled Cheese Panini
Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$13.00Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, Old Bay tartar sauce, brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.
$24.00Chicken 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.
$16.00Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$16.00Cubano Panini
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.
$16.00Busboys Burger*
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
$15.00Bacon & Cheddar Burger*
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
$18.00Egg & Cheddar Burger*
Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.No egg substitutions.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
$18.00Mediterranean 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.
$18.00Turkey 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.
$17.00Vegan Burger
Mixed vegetable patty (green peas, cut corn, diced carrots, onions, green beans, soy flour, wheat flour, rice flour, brown rice, garlic powder), lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy
$15.00Fruit Cup (SM)
$3.00NEW - Side Garlic Parmesan French Beans
$8.00NEW - Side Organic Purple Rice
$6.00Side Asparagus
$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 Fries
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$6.00Side House Salad
$5.00Side Mashed Potatoes
Gluten Free Friendly
$6.00Side Quinoa
$6.00Side Sauted Spinach
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$6.00Side Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$6.00Side White Rice
$5.00Side Wild Rice
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$5.00Kid's Penne Pasta
penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)
$8.00Kid's Grilled Cheese
grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)
$8.00Kid's Chicken Tenders
Breaded fried chicken tenders with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink.
$8.00Coffee
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
$4.25Espresso
Regular - low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.
$3.50Cappuccino
$4.50Hot Chocolate
$4.50Iced Coffee
$4.50Americano
$4.50Big Daddy
Directions:2 sugar in the raw packets3 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.
$6.00Macchiato
$4.50Cafe Au Lait
$4.50Cafe Medici
$4.50Cortado
$4.00Milk/Syrup Shot
$0.00Red Eye (Coffee 1 Espresso Shot)
$5.50Black Eye (Coffee 2 Espresso Shots)
$6.50State 51 - 12oz. Regular Whole Coffee Bean
Smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark roast.
$18.00Democracy - 12oz. Decaf Whole Coffee Bean
Spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast
$18.00Renaissance - 12oz. Espresso Whole Coffee Bean
Low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.
$18.00Blue Matcha Latte
Butterfly pea powder, lavender syrup and choice of milk. Choice of hot or cold. What is Butterfly Pea Powder?Butterfly pea flower tea, is a caffeine-free herbal tea, or tisane, beverage made from a decoction or infusion of the flower petals or even whole flower of the Clitoria ternatea plant.
$6.00Spiced Chai Latte
In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:3oz chai concentrate3oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.Garnish with powdered cinnamon
$6.00Latte
$4.50Mocha Latte
$6.00Pumpkin Spice Latte
Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin Pumpkin syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top.
$6.00Sweet Spice Latte
Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top
$6.00Matcha Latte (Tea)
In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:1 teaspoon matcha powder6oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.
$6.00Hot Cider
$4.50Thin Mint Latte
Directions:1 pump ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate)2 pumps (1/2oz) Monin peppermint syrupDouble espresso shotStir syrup and espresso together in mug.Pour milk over top.
$6.00Dirty Chai Latte
$6.00White Chocolate Latte
$6.00Turning Violet Latte
Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Ube syrup1 pumps (1/4oz) lavender syrup Double espresso shotPour milk over topGarnish with rose petals
$6.00Jade Cloud (Green)
$4.00Jasmine (Green)
$4.00Turmeric Ginger (Herbal)
$4.00Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal)
$4.00English Bfast (Black)
$4.00Earl Grey (Black)
$4.00Peppermint (Herbal)
$4.00Chamomile Medley (Herbal)
$4.00Extra Tea Bag
$2.00Honey Caramel
Directions:honey syrupcold brew coffeesweet cream cold foamgraham crackers crumbs
$6.00Mint Mocha
Ghirardelli dark chocolatemint syrupcold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam
$6.00Strawberry Blossom
strawberry rose syrupvanilla syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam
$6.00Stubborn Cola
$3.50Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola
$3.50Sierra Mist
$3.50Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola
$3.50Stubborn Orange Hibiscus Soda
$3.50Stubborn Root Beer
$3.50Schweppes Ginger Ale
$3.50Club Soda
$3.50Lemonade
$4.00Lem/Pom
$4.00Lavender Lemonade
$4.00Iced Tea
$3.50Ginger Beer
$4.00Tonic Water
$3.50Arnold Palmer
$4.00Arnold Palmer Refill
$4.00Shirley Temple
$4.00Shirley Temple Refill
$4.00Wild Bay - Kombucha (Non-alcholic)
$7.00Acqua Panna Still Water Bottle
$5.00S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle
$5.00Milk
$5.00Plastic Bottle Water
$2.00Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
No refills
$5.00Apple Juice
$5.00Carrot Juice
$5.00Cranberry Juice
$5.00Pineapple Juice
$5.00Pomegranate Juice
$5.00Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
$5.00Mango Juice
$5.00Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm, homemade mini apple pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$8.00Mini Pecan Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm, homemade mini pecan pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$8.00Mini Key Lime Pie
(Homemade)
$8.00Chocolate Layer Cake
$8.00Carrot Cake
(Vegetarian).
$8.00White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding
Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)
$9.00Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl
2 scoops of vanilla ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy
$6.00Coconut Ice Cream Bowl
2 scoops of coconut ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy
$6.00Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
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$8.00Flourless Chocolate Cake
$8.00DC Tap Water (16oz for two)
Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Black Razz, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice, Margarita mix.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$20.00Busboys Sangria (16oz for two)
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.
$20.00The Color Purple (16oz for two)
Silver tequila, triple sec, desert pear, orange juice and fresh lime juice.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$22.00Kentucky Mule (16oz for two)
Bourbon, fresh lime juice, ginger beer.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$20.00Weary Blues (16oz for two)
Bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup and muddled blueberries.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$20.00Poet Mojito (16oz for two)
White Rum, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedges, Orange Slice, Agave, and Soda Water.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$18.00Regular Margarita (16oz for Two)
Tequila, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$18.00Fresh Start (16oz)
Blue moon, strawberry-rose, fresh squeezed orange juiceMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$16.00Bloody Mary (16oz for two)
Vodka, tomatoes, lime juice, horseradish, black pepper, celery seed.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$16.00Poetic Chamoyada (16oz for two)
Stella Artois lager, lime juice, bloody Mary mix, tajinMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$16.00Mimosa (16oz)
Freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkling wine.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$16.00Stella Artois (togo)
$8.00Dodfish Head 90 Min IPA (togo)
$10.00New - Kolsch Quayside - Fair Winds (togo)
$7.00New - VooDoo Ranger IPA (togo)
$8.00New - Vienna Lager (togo)
$8.00Non Alcoholic Beer (togo)
Served in a glass bottle. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$7.00TC Hard Seltzer Strawberry Guava - To-go
$6.00Bold Rock Cider - To-go
Served in a glass bottle. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$6.00Abita Purple Haze To-go
$5.00Poetic Pils (16oz togo)
$8.00Busboys Haze IPA (16oz togo)
$9.00Poets Seasonal (16oz togo)
$8.75Equal Marriage Hefeweizen (16oz togo)
$8.00DC Brau - Pale Ale (16oz togo)
The Public - Pale AleSweet caramel and heavily floral aroma accented by mild citrus notes introduced by Centennial hopsSimilar beer - Sierra Nevada
$8.00Kombucha Beer - Remnant Farm (16oz togo)
$9.00Atlas Stout (16oz togo)
$8.00Red Bear "Shookum" PNW Red Ale (16oz togo)
$5.00Blue Moon Belgian-style White Ale (16oz togo)
$8.00City-State 8 Wards IPA (16oz togo)
$5.00Solace Oupost Broad Street Brown Ale (16oz togo)
$5.00Pinot Noir Grayson Cellars BTL
Winery: Hahn WineryRegion: CaliforniaSustainableTasting notes: Dark cherry, strawberry, violets, sweet oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$35.00Malbec Tilia BTL
Winery: Santa JuliaRegion: ArgentinaVegan, Sustainable.Tasting notes: Notes of black cherries, rose petal, black berry, chocolate. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$30.00Cabernet Sauvignon Bernard Griffin BTL
Winery: Barnard GriffinRegion: Columbia Valley, WashingtonSustainable. Tasting notes: Oak spices, vanilla, orange zest and dark berry. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$45.00Renegade Red Blend Ancient Peaks BTL
Winery: Ancient PeaksRegion: CaliforniaSustainableBlend: shiraz, zinfandel, malbec, petic verdot, petit syrah. Tasting notes: blue berry, boysenberry, cocoa and black cherryMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$40.00Merlot Dante BLT
Winery: Dante Region: CaliforniaSustainable. Tasting notes: Cherry, creme caramel, black berry, toasted oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$30.00Garnacha Bodegas Bosao BTL
$25.00Tempranillo Carlos Cerres BLT
$34.00Pinot Grigio Zenato BTL - To-go
Winery: ZenatoRegion: Veneto, ItalySustainableTasting notes: White peach, green apple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$32.00Sauvignon Blanc Villa Maria BTL - To-go
Winery: Ponga Region: New ZealandVegan and SustainableTasting notes: ripe citrus, topical fruit and white peach. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$35.00Riesling Dr. Heyden BTL - To-go
Winery: Dr. HeydenRegion: GermanyVegan and SustainableTasting notes: lemon zest, peach, ripe apricot. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$36.00Chardonnay Sean Minor BTL - To-g0
Winery: Ancient PeaksRegion: CaliforniaSustainable, VeganTasting notes: Tropical fruit, creamy toasty oak, pineapple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$35.00Torrontes BTL (750mL) - To-go
Winery: ZuccardiRegion: ArgentinaSustainableTasting notes: white fruit, citrus blossom, delicate finish. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$25.00Chenin Blanc/Viognier Blend Pine Ridge BTL - To-go
Winery: Pine RidgeRegion: CaliforniaSustainableTasting notes: ripe peach, honey suckle, orange blossom and melon. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$30.00Cava Mas Fi BTL
Winery: Mas FiRegion: SpainSustainable, VeganTasting notes: apple, citrus, papaya and thymeMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$32.00Prosecco Zardetto BTL
Winery: Zardetto Region: ItalyVegan and Organic. Tasting notes: Apricot, green apple, white flowers, citrus notes. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$35.00Pink Moscato Bellafina BTL
Winery: SimonetRegion: FranceSustainable, VeganTasting notes: red fruit, passionfruitMust be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$30.00Xite Energy Drink (12oz togo)
peach-passionfruit or raspberry-watermelon
$8.50Antioxidant (16oz togo)
pomegranate, spiced pear, honey, fresh blueberries, yuzu, seltzer
$8.00Purple Haze (6oz togo)
lavender, lemonade, buttefly pea flower tea, agave
$8.00Wild Bay Kombucha - Non-alcoholic (12oz togo)
Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.
$8.00Feeling Adventurous (16oz togo)
Mango, guava, pineapple juice, and coconut milk.
$8.00Self-Care is the Best Care (16oz togo)
Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
$8.00Immunity Boost (16oz togo)
$8.00Curlfriends New in Town by Sharee Miller
New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four inseparable Black girls who show us the meaning of true friendship--and being your true self.
$12.99I Affirm Me by Nyasha Williams
This board book adaptation of the successful picture book is an empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth.
$8.99Weathering by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus
Fusing science and social justice, a renowned public health researcher offers an urgent, monumental book exploring the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people.
$19.99This is the Honey by Kwame Alexander
A breathtaking poetry collection on hope, heart, and heritage from the most prominent and promising Black poets and writers of our time, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander.
$35.00This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
From the author of 'Before I Let Go' comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from one of the finest romance writers of our age.
$17.99Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp
From bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and breakout illustrator Sylvia Bi, this middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyone has to create change. In a vibrant city that thrives on trade and invention, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.
$15.99Your Voice, Your Vote by Leah Henderson
Discover both the past and present day's fight to vote with Quetta Little as she learns the power of casting your vote. The perfect companion for any young reader during election year!
$19.99Jimmy's Rhythm and Blues by Michelle Meadows
The first-ever illustrated biography for children of legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual James Baldwin
$19.99How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.
DC native poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry.
$19.99The Unfortunates by J.K. Chukwu
A bitingly funny debut about a queer, half-Nigerian college sophomore who, enraged and exhausted by the racism at her elite college, is determined to reveal the truth about The Unfortunatesthe unlucky subset of Black undergrads who Just. Keep. Disappearing.
$18.99The Moon That Turns You Back by Hala Alyan
A new collection from Palestinian-American poet Hala Alyan traces the fragmentation of memory, archive, and familypast, present, futurein the face of displacement and war.
$17.99Abolition Politics, Practices, Promises by Angela Y. Davis
A major collection of essays and speeches from pioneering freedom fighter Angela Y. Davis
$19.95My Brother, My Land by Sami Hermez
A riveting and unapologetic account of Palestinian resistance, the story of one family's care for their land, and a reflection on love and heartache while living under military occupation.
$28.00Chicano Frankenstein by Daniel A. Olivas
A modern retelling of the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley classic that addresses issues of belonging and assimilation. With elements of science fiction, horror, political satire and romance, Chicano Frankenstein confronts our nations bigotries and the question of what it truly means to be human.
$18.00The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna
From Virginia-based author Rania Hanna comes a stunning debut novel and an impressive feat of storytelling that pulls together Middle Eastern mythology, magic, and ancient legend in the gripping story of a mothers struggle to save her only daughter.
$17.95Who's Afraid of Gender by Judith Butler
From global icon Judith Butler comes a bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world.
$30.00Imagination A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin
Drawing from the work of visionariesincluding Black feminists, climate activists, Afrofuturists, and troublemakers of all sortsImagination: A Manifesto explores the possibility and practices required to imagine and create more just and habitable worlds.
$22.00Horse by Geraldine Brooks
A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice
$19.00Black Women Taught Us by Jenn M. Jackson
Fearless essays that reclaim the work and words of Black women activists, abolitionists, and movement makers who have long fought for liberation and justicefrom an essential new voice in Black feminism.
$30.00How to Live Free in a Dangerous World by Shayla Lawson
Poet and journalist Shayla Lawson offers daring and exquisitely crafted essays, where they journey across the globe, find beauty in tumultuous times, and powerfully disrupt constraints of race, gender, and disability.
$29.00Smoke Kings by Jahmal Mayfield
In the vein of Get Out and Razorblade Tears, a feast of noir fiction and probing social commentary that asks us to consider what would happen if reparations were finally charged and exacted.
$19.99When Moon Blooms by Aida Salazar
As a child admires the moon, their mother imparts ancestral knowledge of the moon's phases and their relationship to nature and humanity.
$8.99Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
From the author of the breakout bestseller There There, Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous.
$29.00James by Percival Everett
A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.
$28.00The Black Box by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
A magnificent, foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves, in resistance to the lies of racism and often in heated disagreement with each other, over the course of the countrys history.
$30.00Get Off My Neck by Debbie Hines
A deeply revealing expos of the American prosecutorial system and its historic and present racial inequitiesand how we can transform the system to one of fairness and justice.
$27.95There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib
A poignant, personal reflection on basketball, talent and allegiance, and of course, LeBron Jamesfrom acclaimed author, a gifted poet, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib.
$32.00H is for Hope Climate Change from A-Z by Elizabeth Kolbert
In twenty-six essays - one for each letter of the alphabet - the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction takes us on a hauntingly illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future.
$24.99Tender Reminders by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
This powerful deck of 50 cards offers validation, support, encouragement to anyone who has endured racial trauma--from the author of Racial Wellness.
$19.99Our Hidden Conversations by Michele Norris
Award-winning journalist Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project.
$35.00Busboys Hat
Embroidered grey baseball cap with white Busboys and Poets logo- 100% bio-washed twill- Low-profile, 6 panel hat with pre-curved visor- Adjustable self-fabric back with buckle closure
$22.00Resist Hat
$22.00Resist Beanie
Ready made for fall and winter, this resist beanie will keep your conscious head warm
$17.00Stainless Steel Water Bottle
17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle
$15.99Location
Address: 450 K St NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 789-2227
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayYes
- Accepts Apple PayYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Hipster, Casual, TrendyYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Brunch, Lunch, DinnerYes
- Street ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Full BarYes
- TVYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Private DiningYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Open to AllYes
- Bike ParkingYes
- Compostable containers availableYes
- Plastic-free packagingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Michael K.
05 August 2024Busboys and Poets is a fantastic spot that truly delivers on all fronts. The food is absolutely excellent--thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. The service, particularly from the waitress, Aces, was top-notch. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure I had everything I needed without being overbearing. The vibes in the place are great too. Highly recommend!
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Author: Josh C.
25 July 2024First time at this spot as I just moved to DC from Boston. Excellent service, great ambiance, and just amazing vibes all around! So many options on the menu that I was uncertain, but shoutout to my excellent server Jaden who recommended the Blackened Salmon with extra corn salsa. Not too huge on fish but it was so good I ordered some to go as well :) Definitely recommend this spot.
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Author: Markesha T.
14 July 2024I was so impressed by the food and atmosphere during my visit today. Books and food? Sign me up! The icing on the cake was my server, Ismail. He is proof that the future is bright.
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Author: Angel R.
14 July 2024Cheers to one of the most unique, well-staffed, and delicious establishments I've ever had the pleasure of dining at. From the creative and sensibly priced dishes that are sure to delight even the most demanding of palettes, to the incredible ambiance, that mixed all my happy places (coffee shop, restaurant, and bookstore) into one, you will not be disappointed by choosing this D.C eatery as your next stop. Special shout out to my incredible server, Ismail; who not only knew the B&P menu forwards and backwards, but also managed to pair recommendations in my price range, with knowledge inherent to a member of staff who truly excelled in their role. Thank you Busboy's, I *will* be coming back!