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Busboys and Poets - Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20020
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Featured Items
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.
$17.00Mediterranean 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.
$8.50Turkey 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.
$9.00
HALF OFF BURGER MONDAY! 🍔
HALF OFF BURGER MONDAY
Bacon & Cheddar Burger*
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
$9.00Egg & 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.
$9.00Turkey 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.
$9.00Mediterranean 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.
$8.50Vegan 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
$7.50Busboys Burger*
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
$7.50
RAMADAN MENU ☪️
IFTAR A LA CARTE
Bowl of Harira Soup
10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
$8.00Moroccan Couscous
Green semolina, Carrots, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts
$18.00Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Pan-fried preserved lemon marinated halal chicken breast with green olives, red bell peppers, onions, asparagus, served with Jasmine rice.
$18.00Mahlabia
Rice pudding, cinnamon, blossom water, sugar, oat milk, garnish with pistachios Allergy: Nuts
$8.00Strawberry Rose Spritz
Strawberry rose, lemonade, club soda, mint
$6.00Side Dates
$5.00
DINNER 🍛
BUSBOYS SAUCES AND DRESSING
Lemon Butter Sauce 12 oz
Heavy cream, cooking white wine, butter, white pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice. Possible Allergy: Dairy bright | smooth | tasty
$8.00Cajun Cream Sauce 12 oz
Heavy cream, whole milk, half & half, onions, homemade cajun seasoning. Possible Allergy: Dairy intense | fiery | irresistible
$8.00Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 12 oz
Buttermilk, egg, distilled vinegar corn syrup, natural flavor, phosphoric acid (preservative), garlic, soy oil. Possible Allergy: Dairy light | buttery | delicious
$6.00Sesame 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: Onions flavorful | 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: Dairy savory | tangy | robust
$6.00Yuzu Vinaigrette 12 oz
Lemon juice, lime juice, yuzu juice, basil, canola oil. delicate | fragrant | zesty
$6.00
STARTERS 🍖
NEW - Lamb Meatballs
$14.00Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels sprouts, peanuts chili sauce. Possible Allergies: Shallots, Peanuts
$10.00Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
$12.00Catfish Fingers
Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli
$14.00Firecracker Shrimp
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
$15.00Hummus 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.
$9.00Nachos
Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas. Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato
$15.00Shrimp Crab Fritter
Shrimp, crab, onion, bell peppers, corn, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, dill pickle aioli. Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, corn, gluten
$16.00Vegan 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
$15.00Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites
Soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce, scallion , black sesame seed (Vegan) Add to Possible Allergies: Sesame Seed, Gluten
$11.00Wings 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.
$13.00
VEGAN BOWLS 🥣
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, grilled pineapple salsa - Vegan, Gluten-free friendly
$18.00Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, lemon 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 Friendly Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato.
$17.00Vegetable Curry Bowl
Roasted cauliflower, carrots, white rice, grilled shishito peppers, chili, coconut cream curry sauce Possible Allergies: garlic, onion, coconut cream
$16.00
SALADS 🥬
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: Dairy Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut
$15.00Cobb 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
$16.00
SOUPS 🍜
Bowl Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic
$8.00Bowl of Harira Soup
10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
$8.00Bowl of Tomato Soup
10 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
$8.00Bowl 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.
$12.00Cup Chicken Vegetable Soup
Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic
$5.00Cup of Harira Soup
8 ounce cup of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. Vegan and gluten-free friendly.
$5.00Cup of Tomato Soup
8 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
$5.00
SANDWICHES 🍞
Halal Turkey Sandwich
Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, 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.
$14.00Vegan "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).
$15.00Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.
$24.00Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$16.00
PANINIS 🍞
Tempeh Panini
Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$15.00Avocado Panini
Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
$15.00Grilled Cheese Panini
Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$13.00Chicken 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.
$16.00Cubano Panini
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.
$16.00
KIDS MENU 😀
BURGERS 🍔
Busboys 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, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy
$15.00
ENTREES 🍗
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Blackened mahi mahi, jasmine rice, French beans, grilled pineapple 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
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.
$26.00Crab 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). NOTE: Vegan Italian sausage is mixed in with bolognese sauce. Possible Allergies: Tomato, mushroom, onion, gluten, garlic.
$19.00
SIDES 🍟
Fruit Bowl (LG)
Vegan
$6.00Side Asparagus
$6.00Side Black Beans
$5.00Side Broccoli
$6.00Side Caesar Salad
$5.00Collard Greens
$6.00Side Crab Grits
Gluten Free Friendly
$10.00Side French Beans
$8.00Side French Fries
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$6.00Side House Salad
$5.00Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
$5.00Side Mashed Potatoes
Gluten Free Friendly
$6.00Side Purple Rice
$6.00Side Quinoa
$6.00Side Sautéed Spinach
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$6.00Side Sweet Potato Fries
$6.00Side White Rice
$5.00Side Wild Rice
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$5.00Scoop of Vegan Tuna Salad
$5.00Side Bacon
$5.00Side Black Beans
$5.00Side Blackened Chicken
$7.50Side Blackened Mahi Mahi
$14.00Side Blackened Salmon
$15.00Side Blackened Shrimp
$9.00Side Boiled Egg*
$3.00Side Catfish
$9.00Side Grilled Chicken
$7.00Side Crab Cake
$16.00Side Falafel
$5.00Side Salmon
$15.00Side Shrimp
$8.00Side Steak*
$12.00Side Tempeh
$5.00Side BBQ Sauce
$1.50Side Blue Cheese Dressing
$1.50Side Blue Cheese Dressing
$1.50Side Caesar Dressing
$1.50Side Cajun Cream Sauce
$4.00Side Chipotle Mayo
$1.50Side Cilantro Aioli
$1.50Side Corn Salsa
$1.50Side Dill Pickle Aioli
$1.00Side Feta Dressing
$1.00Side Guacamole
$4.00Side Harrisa Aioli
$1.50Side Inferno Sauce
$2.00Side Lemon Butter Sauce
$3.00Side Mayo
$1.50Side Mushroom Cream Sauce
$3.00Side Nacho Cheese
$2.00Side of Yuzu Vinaigrette
$2.00Side Pico/Guac/Sour
$4.50Side Ranch Dressing
$1.50Side Remoulade Sauce
$2.00Side Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
$1.50Side Sour Cream
$2.00Side Tartar Sauce
$1.00Side Tomato Coulis
$2.00Side Tzatziki Sauce
$1.50Side Vegan Chipotle Mayo
$1.50Side Vegan Mayo
$1.50Side Vegan Mayo
$1.50Side Vegan Pesto
$1.50Side Vegan Sour Cream
$1.50Side White Balsamic Vinaigrette
$1.50Side Asian Slaw
$5.00Side Asparagus
$6.00Side Avocado
$4.00Side Capers
$2.00Side Caramelized Onion
$3.00Side Carrots
$2.00Side Celery
$2.00Side Chickpeas
$5.00OUT OF STOCKSide Cucumber
$2.00Side Dill Pickle
$2.00Side Green Peppers
$3.00Side Jalapeño
$2.00Side Olives
$2.00Side Pickled Radish
$2.00Side Pico de Gallo
$2.00Side Raw Onion
$2.00Side Red Peppers
$3.00Side Sauteed Mushroom
$3.00Side Sautéed Onion
$3.00Side Tomato
$2.00Side Garlic Bread
$2.00Side Herb Bread
$2.00Side Pita Bread
$3.00Side Tortilla Chips
$2.00
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
$4.25Espresso
2 espresso shots with low acidity and 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 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.
$6.00Macchiato
$4.50Cafe Au Lait
$4.50Cafe Medici
$4.50Cortado
$4.00Milk/Syrup Shot
Red Eye > Coffee + 1 Espresso Shot
Choice of regular or decaf
$5.50Black Eye > Coffee + 2 Espresso Shots
$6.75
LATTES ☕️
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.
$6.00Dirty Chai Latte
$6.00Hot Cider
$4.50Latte
$4.50Matcha 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.
$6.00Mocha Latte
$6.00Pumpkin Spice Latte
Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin Pumpkin syrup 2-3 shakes powdered cinnamon Double espresso shot Pour milk over top.
$6.00Spiced 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
$6.00Sweet Spice Latte
Directions: 3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup 2-3 shakes powdered cinnamon Double espresso shot Pour milk over top
$6.00Thin 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.
$6.00Turning 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
$6.00White Chocolate Latte
$6.00
SODA+ 🥛
Stubborn Cola
$3.50Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola
$3.50Sierra Mist
$3.50Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola
$3.50Stubborn Root Beer
$3.50OUT OF STOCKSchweppes 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
$4.00Shirley Temple
$4.00Wild Bay - Kombucha (Non-alcholic)
$7.00Acqua Panna Still Water Bottle
$5.00OUT OF STOCKS. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle
$5.00Milk
$5.00Strawberry Rose Spritz
Strawberry rose, lemonade, club soda, mint
$6.00
JUICE 🍋
HOT TEA 🍵
ICED COFFEE🧋
DESSERT 🎂
DESSERT
Mini 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 cream Possible Allergies: Dairy
$6.00Coconut Ice Cream Bowl
2 scoops of coconut ice cream Possible Allergies: Dairy
$6.00Raspberry Sorbet Bowl
2 scoops of raspberry sorbet
$6.00Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Ask your server for today's selection
$8.00Flourless 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 🍸
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.
$22.00Langston Cooler (16oz)
Peach moonshine, rum, peach Schnapps, orange, cranberry, Peychaud’s bitter.
$22.00Busboys 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.
$22.00The Color Purple (16oz)
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)
Bourbon, fresh lime juice, ginger beer. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$22.00Peace Paloma (16oz)
Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime, starry choice of salt or sugar rim. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$21.00Busboys Margarita (16oz)
Tequila, triple sec, orange juice, fresh citrus mix Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$20.00Bloody Mary (16oz)
Vodka, tomatoes, lime juice, horseradish, black pepper, celery seed. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$18.00Mimosa (16oz)
Freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkling wine. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$18.00Fresh Start (16oz)
Blue moon, strawberry-rose, fresh squeezed orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$15.00
BOTTLE BEER TO-GO🍺
DRAFT BEER TO-GO 🍻
RED WINE TO-GO ♥️🍷
Pinot Noir | Yalumba | BTL
Winery: Hahn Winery Region: California Sustainable Tasting notes: Dark cherry, strawberry, violets, sweet oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$40.00Malbec | Tilia | BTL
Winery: Santa Julia Region: Argentina Vegan, Sustainable. Tasting notes: Notes of black cherries, rose petal, black berry, chocolate. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$36.00Cabernet Sauvignon | Zuccardi | BTL
Winery: Barnard Griffin Region: Columbia Valley, Washington Sustainable. Tasting notes: Oak spices, vanilla, orange zest and dark berry. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$44.00Garnacha | Bodegas Bosao | BTL
$36.00
WHITE WINE TO-GO 🤍🍷
Pinot Grigio | Zenato | BTL - To-go
Winery: Zenato Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable Tasting notes: White peach, green apple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$36.00Sauvignon Blanc | Wither Hills | BTL - To-go
Winery: Ponga Region: New Zealand Vegan and Sustainable Tasting notes: ripe citrus, topical fruit and white peach. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$40.00Riesling | Dr. Heyden | BTL - To-go
Winery: Dr. Heyden Region: Germany Vegan and Sustainable Tasting notes: lemon zest, peach, ripe apricot. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$44.00Chardonnay | Bernard Griffin | BTL - To-g0
Winery: Ancient Peaks Region: California Sustainable, Vegan Tasting notes: Tropical fruit, creamy toasty oak, pineapple. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$40.00Chenin Blanc/Viognier Blend | Pine Ridge | BTL - To-go
Winery: Pine Ridge Region: California Sustainable Tasting notes: ripe peach, honey suckle, orange blossom and melon. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$36.00
SPARKLING WINE TO-GO ✨🥂🍾
Cava | Mas Fi | BTL
Winery: Mas Fi Region: Spain Sustainable, Vegan Tasting notes: apple, citrus, papaya and thyme Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$36.00Prosecco | Zardetto | BTL
Winery: Zardetto Region: Italy Vegan and Organic. Tasting notes: Apricot, green apple, white flowers, citrus notes. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$44.00Pink Moscato | Bellafina | BTL
Winery: Simonet Region: France Sustainable, Vegan Tasting notes: red fruit, passionfruit Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$36.00
HOLD THE BOOZE TO-GO 🚫 🥃
Purple Haze (16oz)
lavender, lemonade, buttefly pea flower tea, agave
$8.00Self-Care is the Best Care (16oz)
Prickly pear, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
$8.00Antioxidant (16oz)
pomegranate, spiced pear, honey, fresh blueberries, yuzu, seltzer
$8.00Wild Bay Kombucha - Non-alcoholic (12oz)
Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.
$7.00OUT OF STOCK
BOOKS 📚
BOOKS 📔
Dismantling Mass Incarceration by Premal Dharia & James Forman & Maria Hawilo (Paperback)
A vital reader on ending mass incarceration from advocates, experts, and formerly incarcerated people.
$20.00Reimagining the Revolution by Paula Lehman-Ewing
A radically different approach to sustaining social justice movements—4 strategies for abolition and liberation from the new architects of the modern civil rights movement.
$19.95The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community by Ibtihaj Muhammad
In this call to bravery from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, Faizah learns to overcome her fears and stand in front of the crowd in this beautiful celebration of family, fencing, and community.
$18.99Stacey Speaks Up by Stacey Abrams
Inspired by Stacey Abrams’s legacy of activism and advocacy, this is a story about how everyone has the power to make a difference.
$19.99Nosotros Means Us by Paloma Valdivia
A moving bilingual ode to the unshakeable bond between a parent and child in the tradition of Runaway Bunny and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, now a board book for the youngest hands.
$8.99Light by Ruth Forman
A young boy’s eyes reflect the light of the universe in this luminous board book from bestselling author Ruth Forman!
$8.99Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr.
From rising star Tony Weaver comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel memoir about a preteen who loves all things geeky but struggles with mental health issues and self-doubt, perfect for fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid.
$14.99Jasmine Is Haunted by Mark Oshiro
A queer, Latine take on Ghostbusters from bestselling author Mark Oshiro, Jasmine is Haunted is an original middle grade contemporary fantasy about ghosts, grief, and the friends that make it all okay.
$18.99How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom by Johanna Hedva
The long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illness, showing us that sickness is a fact of life.
$28.00We're Alone: Essays by Edwidge Danticat
Tracing an arc from Danticat’s childhood to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events in Haiti, the essays gathered in We’re Alone include personal narrative, reportage, and tributes that explore several abiding themes: environmental catastrophe, the traumas of colonialism, motherhood, and the complexities of resilience.
$26.00The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
In this stunning novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people's lives.
$32.00Colored Television by Danzy Senna
A brilliant dark comedic take on love and ambition, failure and reinvention, and the racial-identity-industrial complex from the bestselling author of Caucasia.
$29.00Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
From one of the most singularly brilliant and beloved writers of her generation comes a haunting masterpiece about an enslaved girl in the years before the Civil War that’s destined to become a classic.
$17.99The Between by Tananarive Due
A man risks his soul and his sanity to save his family from malevolent forces in this brilliant novel of horror and the supernatural, now updated with new material, from the award-winning pioneer of speculative fiction.
$12.00The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
A Chickasaw woman who can't catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava.
$19.00Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope
A woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South.
$19.99Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender by Kit Heyam
A groundbreaking, radically inclusive trans history, Before We Were Trans reflects the richness of modern trans reality more closely than any previously written—and looks to the past to uncover new horizons for possible trans futures.
$19.99Liberating Abortion by Renee Bracey Sherman
A vital and galvanizing history of abortion and how its stigma is intrinsically connected to racism and systemic oppression, told from the viewpoint of people of color, focusing on their experiences with the American health care system and the injustices they have suffered.
$29.99Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known by George M. Johnson
From New York Times-bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue comes an illuminating set of profiles of Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance, interspersed with personal essays and spot illustrations by a Steptoe Award-winning illustrator.
$18.99Here to Stay: Poetry and Prose from the Undocumented Diaspora by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo
A lush tapestry of poetry created by undocumented and undocu-adjacent writers, Here to Stay is an invitation to be a part of an integral component of contemporary American poetry.
$18.99A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay by Octavia E. Butler
"There's no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There's no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers--at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be." The wise words of science fiction icon Octavia E. Butler live on in this beautiful and giftable little volume.
$14.95Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us by Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
From the author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, a celebration of the women at the heart of Latine families. Fearlessly grappling with the effects of intergenerational trauma, centuries of colonization, and sexism, Mojica Rodriguez attempts to heal the pain that is so often embodied in female family lines.
$30.00Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown
New York Times–bestselling author adrienne maree brown knows we need each other more than ever and offers a practice for holding collective power, righting wrongs, and generating true belonging.
$18.00Twenty-Four Seconds from Now: A Love Story by Jason Reynolds
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds tackles it—you know…it—from the guy’s perspective in this unfiltered and undeniably sweet stream of consciousness story of a teen boy about to experience a huge first.
$19.99Forest of Noise by Mosab Abu Toha
A candid, horrific, and deeply touching new collection of poems about life in Gaza by an award-winning Palestinian poet.
$22.00
SWAG 🔖
Pride T-Shirt
$25.00Busboys 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
$17.00Resist T-Shirt
$22.00Stainless Steel Water Bottle
17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle
$15.99
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