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    Busboys and Poets - 14th & V

    2021 14th St NW,

    Washington, DC 20009


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    WEEKEND BRUNCH (TIL 3PM) 🥞
    DRINKS 🍺
    DESSERT 🎂
    TO GO ALCOHOL🍻
    BOOKS 📚

    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
    • 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

    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

      $18.00
    • Busboys and Poets French Toast

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

      $13.00
    • Pancakes

      Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).

      $14.00
    • Single Pancake

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

      $6.00

    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.

      $16.00
    • 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.

      $16.00
    • Chicken Omelette*

      3 free-range eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, goat cheese and a choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy

      $16.00
    • Three Eggs Meal

      Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with a choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Gluten.

      $11.00
    • Three Eggs w/ Meat*

      Three free-range eggs, wheat toast with choice of side and meat. Possible Allergies: Gluten.

      $14.00
    • 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.

      $16.00
    • 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.

      $15.00
    • Egg Sandwich

      Two scrambled, free-range eggs, cheddar cheese, butter croissant bun and a choice of side.

      $12.00
    • Build-Your-Own Omelette*

      Begin with three free-range eggs, choice of three topping of choice. Served with choice of side and whole wheat toast.

      $16.00

    BENEDICTS 🍳

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

      Two poached free-range eggs, shoulder (pork) bacon, hollandaise, paprika, butter croissant. Served with choice of breakfast side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

      $18.00
    • Smoked Salmon Benedict*

      Two poached free-range eggs, avocado, hollandaise sauce, butter croissant. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

      $19.00

    BAGEL & MUFFIN 🥖

    • Egg Sandwich

      Two scrambled, free-range eggs, cheddar cheese, butter croissant bun and a choice of side.

      $12.00
    • Muffin

      $5.00
    • Bagel and Lox*

      Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh capers.

      $18.00
    • Bagel

      $3.00
    • Bagel & Cream Cheese

      Plain bagel with cream cheese

      $4.00

    BRUNCH SPECIALS 🍠

    • New - Vegan Hash

      Tofu scrambled, mushrooms, onion, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, vegan sausage. Possible Allergies: Onions

      $16.00
    • 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

      $15.00
    • Chicken Chorizo Hash

      Two sunny-side-up free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, mixed peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions. Possible Allergies: Onions

      $16.00
    • Mekhleme*

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

      $18.00

    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 🍖

    • NEW - Lamb Meatballs

      $14.00
    • Catfish Fingers

      Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli

      $14.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy Brussels sprouts, peanuts chili sauce. Possible Allergies: Shallots, Peanuts

      $10.00
    • Cauliflower Bites

      Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).

      $12.00
    • Hummus and Pita

      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.

      $9.00
    • Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites

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

      $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.

      $13.00
    • 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.

      $16.00
    • Firecracker Shrimp

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

      $15.00

    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
    • 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

      $22.00
    • 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

      $22.00
    • 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.

      $17.00
    • 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

      $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

      $15.00
    • Greek Salad

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

      $15.00
    • Falafel Salad

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

      $14.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

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

      $16.00
    • Busboys House Salad

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

      $8.00
    • Caesar Salad*

      Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies). Possible Allergies: Dairy.

      $10.00

    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.

      $12.00
    • Harira Soup

      Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).

      $5.00
    • Tomato Soup

      Tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.

      $5.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    ENTREES 🍗

    • Blackened Mahi Mahi

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

      $24.00
    • 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.

      $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.

      $26.00
    • 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

      $23.00
    • 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.

      $27.00
    • 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.

      $25.00
    • Bean and Rice Bowl

      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.

      $17.00
    • 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.

      $19.00
    • Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

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

      $24.00

    BURGERS 🍔

    • Busboys Burger**

      Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, Busboys remoulade sauce on a brioche bun. Choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten, Dairy.

      $15.00
    • Bacon & Cheddar Burger**

      Brisket ground beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Busboys remoulade sauce on a brioche bun. Choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten, Dairy.

      $18.00
    • Egg & Cheddar Burger**

      Brisket beef patty, 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.

      $18.00
    • Mediterranean Lamb Burger**

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

      $18.00
    • 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.

      $17.00
    • Vegan Burger

      Mixed Vegetables (green peas, cut corn, diced carrots, green beans). Water, soy flour, carrots, wheat flour, onion, canola oil, soy protein, brown rice, salt, corn flour, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper. Contains: Soy. Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy

      $15.00

    SANDWICHES/HOT PANINIS 🍞

    • BBQ Chopped Brisket Sandwich

      Beef brisket, barbecue, Busboys coleslaw, brioche bun Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten

      $17.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Chicken salad (apples, raisins, celery, mayo, mustard), avocado, arugula, dijonnaise sauce, toasted multigrain bread Allergies : Dairy, Raisins, Mustard

      $15.00
    • Halal Turkey Sandwich

      Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten

      $15.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, harissa aioli, brioche bun. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

      $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.

      $24.00
    • 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.

      $16.00
    • Cubano Panini

      Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.

      $16.00
    • 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.

      $13.00
    • Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich

      Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).

      $15.00
    • Avocado Panini

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

      $15.00
    • 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.

      $14.00
    • Grilled Cheese Panini

      Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

      $13.00
    • Tempeh Panini

      Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.

      $15.00

    SIDES 🍟

    • Fruit Bowl (LG)

      $6.00
    • Fruit Cup (SM)

      $3.00
    • Side Asparagus

      $6.00
    • Side Black Beans

      $5.00
    • Side Broccoli

      $6.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Collard Greens

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

      $6.00
    • Side Crab Grits

      Gluten Free Friendly

      $10.00
    • Side French Beans

      $8.00
    • Side French Fries

      Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

      $6.00
    • Side House Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

      $5.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      Gluten Free Friendly

      $6.00
    • Side Purple Rice

      $6.00
    • Side Quinoa

      $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 Blue Cheese Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Cajun Cream Sauce

      $4.00
    • Side Chipotle Mayo

      $1.50
    • Side Cilantro Aioli

      $1.50
    • Side Corn Salsa

      $1.50
    • Side Dill Pickle Aioli

      $1.00
    • Side Feta Dressing

      $1.00
    • Side Guacamole

      $4.00
    • Side Harrisa Aioli

      $1.50
    • Side Inferno Sauce

      $2.00
    • Side Lemon Butter Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Mayo

      $1.50
    • Side Mushroom Cream Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Nacho Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side of Yuzu Vinaigrette

      $2.00
    • Side Pico/Guac/Sour

      $4.50
    • Side Ranch Dressing

      $1.50
    • Side Busboys Remoulade

      $2.00
    • Side Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

      $1.50
    • Side Sour Cream

      $2.00
    • Side Tomato Coulis

      $2.00
    • Side Tzatziki Sauce

      $1.50
    • Side Vegan Chipotle Mayo

      $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

      $5.00
    • 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 Salmon

      $15.00
    • Side FreshTuna

      $14.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • 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 Pickled Radish

      $2.00
    • Side Pico de Gallo

      $2.00
    • Side Raw Onion

      $2.00
    • Side Red Peppers

      $3.00
    • Side Sauteed Mushroom

      $3.00
    • Side Sautéed Onion

      $3.00
    • Side Tomato

      $2.00
    • Side 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)

      $8.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese

      grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)

      $8.00
    • Kid's Chicken Tenders

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

      $8.00

    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
    • Espresso

      2 espresso shots with low acidity and hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.

      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Iced Coffee

      $4.50
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Big Daddy

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

      $6.00
    • Macchiato

      $5.00
    • Cafe Au Lait

      $5.00
    • Cafe Medici

      $5.00
    • Cortado

      $4.00
    • Milk/Syrup Shot

    • Red Eye > Coffee + 1 Espresso Shot

      Choice of regular or decaf

      $5.50
    • Black Eye > Coffee + 2 Espresso Shots

      $6.50

    LATTES ☕️

    • Latte

      $5.00
    • Mocha Latte

      $6.00
    • Spiced Chai Latte

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

      $6.00
    • Sweet Spice Latte

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

      $6.00
    • Matcha Latte (Tea)

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

      $6.00
    • Turning Violet Latte

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

      $6.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Big Daddy

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

      $6.00
    • Hot Cider

      $4.50
    • Dirty Chai Latte

      $6.00
    • Thin Mint Latte

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

      $6.00
    • White Chocolate Latte

      $6.00
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte

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

      $6.00

    SODA+ 🥛

    • Stubborn Cola

      $3.50
    • Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola

      $3.50
    • Starry

      $3.50
    • Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola

      $3.50
    • Stubborn Root Beer

      $3.50
    • Schweppes Ginger Ale

      $3.50
    • Club Soda

      $3.50
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Lem/Pom

      $4.00
    • Lavender Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $3.50
    • RAIN Spring Water

      Pure mountain spring water bottled in aluminum.

      $4.50
    • S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle

      $5.00
    • Wild Bay Kombucha (Non-alcholic)

      12oz. bottle seasonal brew. Gluten-free, vegan, organic, kosher

      $7.00
    • Lemon Sage Yerba Mate

      Caffeinated, organic, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO

      $6.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.00
    • Tonic Water

      $3.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $5.00

    JUICE 🍋

    • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Apple Juice

      $5.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $5.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00
    • Pomegranate Juice

      $5.00
    • Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

      $5.00
    • Mango Juice

      $5.00

    MOCKTAILS🧃

    • Tropical Breeze

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

      $8.00
    • Barry Spritz

      Lychee, yuzu, blueberry, lem-pom, soda water

      $8.00
    • Self-Care is the Best Care

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

      $8.00
    • Wild Bay Kombucha (Non-alcholic)

      12oz. bottle seasonal brew. Gluten-free, vegan, organic, kosher

      $7.00
    • Lemon Sage Yerba Mate

      Caffeinated, organic, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO

      $6.00

    HOT TEA 🍵

    • Jade Cloud (Green)

      $4.00
    • Jasmine (Green)

      $4.00
    • Turmeric Ginger (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • English Bfast (Black)

      $4.00
    • Earl Grey (Black)

      $4.00
    • Peppermint (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Chamomile Medley (Herbal)

      $4.00
    • Extra Tea Bag

      $2.00

    ICED COFFEE🧋

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

      Directions: honey syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam graham crackers crumbs

      $6.50
    • Mint Mocha

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

      $6.50

    DESSERT 🎂

    DESSERT

    • Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

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

      $8.00
    • Mini Pecan Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

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

      $8.00
    • Mini Key Lime Pie

      (Homemade)

      $8.00
    • Chocolate Layer Cake

      $8.00
    • Carrot Cake

      (Vegetarian).

      $8.00
    • White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

      Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)

      $9.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl

      2 scoops of vanilla ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy

      $6.00
    • Coconut Ice Cream Bowl

      2 scoops of coconut ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy

      $6.00
    • Raspberry Sorbet Bowl

      2 scoops of raspberry sorbet

      $6.00
    • Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake

      Ask your server for today's selection

      $8.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $8.00
    • 🌸 Mini Cherry Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream 🌸

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

      $8.00

    TO GO ALCOHOL🍻

    COCKTAILS TO-GO 🍸

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • DC Tap Water (16oz)

      Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Black Razz, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice, Margarita mix. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $22.00
    • Langston Cooler (16oz)

      Peach moonshine, rum, peach Schnapps, orange, cranberry, Peychaud’s bitter.

      $22.00
    • Busboys Sangria (16oz)

      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.

      $22.00
    • Kentucky Mule (16oz)

      Bourbon Fresh lime juice Ginger beer Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $22.00
    • Lucky Mule (16oz)

      Vodka Pear puree Lime Ginger beer *Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $22.00
    • Busboys Paloma (16oz)

      Tequila Spicy puree Lime Grapefruit Stary Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $21.00
    • Busboys Margarita (16oz)

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

      $21.00
    • Bloody Mary (16oz)

      Vodka, tomatoes, lime juice, horseradish, black pepper, celery seed. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $18.00
    • Mimosa (16oz)

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

      $18.00
    • Beermosa (16oz)

      Hefeweizen Fresh squeezed orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $15.00

    BOTTLE BEER TO-GO🍺

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • High Noon Black Cherry

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

      $10.00
    • Monopolio Vienna Lager Btl (togo)

      $8.00
    • Non Alcoholic Beer (togo)

      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.
    • Atlas - Poetic Pils 16oz. (togo)

      $8.50
    • Cushaw - Busboys Haze IPA 16oz. (togo)

      $9.00
    • Sam Adams - Poets Seasonal 16oz. (togo)

      $8.75
    • 7Locks - Resisting Red Lager 16oz. (togo)

      $8.50
    • Rar Hefeweizen 16oz. (togo)

      $8.50
    • Downeast Hard Cider Unfiltered 16oz. (togo)

      $9.00
    • Monopolio IPA Especial 16oz. (togo)

      $9.00
    • Dogfish Pale Ale - Grateful Dead 16oz. (togo)

      $9.00

    RED WINE TO-GO ♥️🍷

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Pinot Noir | BloodRoot | BTL (togo)

      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
    • Rioja | Optum | BTL (togo)

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

      $40.00
    • Malbec | Nomade | BTL (togo)

      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
    • Cabernet Sauvignon | Upwell | BTL (togo)

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

      $44.00

    WHITE WINE TO-GO 🤍🍷

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Pinot Grigio | Ronco Dei Tassi | BTL (togo)

      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 (togo)

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

      $40.00
    • Riesling | La Brut | BTL (togo)

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

      $40.00
    • Chardonnay | Pierres Blanches | BTL (togo)

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

      $40.00
    • Gruner Veltliner/Pinot Blanck Blend | Asia | BTL (togo)

      Region: Austria Vegan | Sustainable | Grüner Veltliner | Pinot Blanc | vibrant citrus freshness Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $40.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    SPARKLING WINE TO-GO ✨🥂🍾

    Must be ordered with prepared entree and 21 or older to purchase. ID required.
    • Cuvée Brut | Tomasso Gambino | BTL (togo)

      Region: Italy Syrah | Cabernet Sauvignon | sustainable | ripe peaches | star fruit Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.

      $40.00
    • Prosecco | Poggio Costa | BTL (togo)

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

      $44.00
    • Pink Moscato | Villa Balestra | BTL (togo)

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

      $40.00

    BOOKS 📚

    BOOKS 📔

    For Busboys audiobooks, please go to: http://libro.fm/busboysandpoets
    • All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson

      Newberry Honor author Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes

      $17.99
    • Busy Bookstore by Marion Billet

      Celebrate beloved bookstores with this board book with interactive pages!

      $8.99
    • Girls on the Rise

      Presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman celebrates girls and girlhood in a gorgeously illustrated children's book about working to uplift one another

      $19.99
    • How Sweet the Sound by Kwame Alexander

      Come dance to Kwame Alexander’s melodious narrative of the history of Black music in America, accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of Charly Palmer

      $18.99
    • Grandad's Camper by Harry Woodgate

      A new board book edition of a Stonewall Award winner celebrating a relationship between a girl and her gay grandfather

      $9.99
    • (S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi

      From Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut—a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore—about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for

      $19.99
    • Space Chasers by Leland Melvin

      Join Astronaut Leland Martin in a representative graphic novel about the wonder and danger of space and STEAM!

      $14.99
    • Abundance by Ezra Klein

      Abundance is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life

      $30.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

      New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death

      $18.99
    • Behind You is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj

      An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore whose lives intersect across divides of class, generation, and religion

      $16.99
    • Black in Blues by Imani Perry

      A surprising, beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and culture—from National Book Award winner Imani Perry

      $28.99
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Caged Bird Sings Note Cards by Maya Angelou

      In this stunning twelve-notecard set, Maya Angelou's brilliant wit and sage wisdom help you celebrate your phenomenal loved ones and share meaningful words of encouragement with those close to your heart

      $16.99
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez

      The Cemetery of Untold Stories asks: Whose stories get to be told, and whose buried? Julia Alvarez reminds us that the stories of our lives are never truly finished, even at the end

      $17.99
    • Essential Labor

      From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change

      $18.99
    • Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

      A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.

      $19.00
    • Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

      An extraordinary fictionalization of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance

      $29.00
    • Integrated by Noliwe Rooks

      A powerful, incisive reckoning with the impacts of school desegregation that shows how the implementation of integration decimated Black school systems and did much of the Black community a disservice

      $28.00
    • Love is a Dangerous Word by Essex Hemphill

      With tenderness and rage, Hemphill's poems unflinchingly explore the complex, overlapping identities of sexuality, gender, and race, the American political landscape, and his own experiences as a black gay man during the HIV/AIDS crisis

      $16.95
    • One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

      From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values

      $28.00
    • Scorched Earth by Tiana Clark

      Dive into this book of lyrical poems that take us on a journey through institutional and historical pains alongside sensuality and queer, Black joys

      $17.99
    • Stag Dance by Torrey Peters

      The kaleidoscopic follow-up to the bestselling Detransition, Baby - in this collection of one novel and three novellas, Torrey Peters’s keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing

      $28.00
    • The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

      A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms

      $30.00
    • The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar

      This fairy-tale like novella is an ode to stories and storytelling, from one half of the duo behind This is How You Lose The Time War

      $24.99
    • They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran

      This horror novel tackles queerness and family, self-image, trauma and climate change in a harrowing and atmospheric story.

      $19.99
    • You Can't Kill a Man Because of the Books He Reads by Brad Snyder

      The story of a young, Black Communist Party organiser wrongly convicted of attempting to incite insurrection and the landmark case that made him a civil rights hero

      $37.99

    SWAG 🔖

    • Pride 2025 T-Shirt

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

      $25.00
    • Busboys 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

      $22.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Resist Hat

      $22.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Resist Beanie

      Ready made for fall and winter, this resist beanie will keep your conscious head warm

      $17.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Resist T-Shirt

      $22.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • Stainless Steel Water Bottle

      17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle

      $15.99
      OUT OF STOCK

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

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

    Location

    2021 14th St NW,, Washington, DC 20009

    Directions


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