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Busboys and Poets
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant and Bookstore$$$$
Mount Vernon Square, Washington
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Tony WebsterMay 31, 2014Fantastic atmosphere, even more fantastic food! Quite an impressive selection of progressive books for a restaurant ;) Both the vegan quesadilla and coconut tofu bites are epic. Easy to park nearby.
Hannah ParvazApril 23, 2017This spot is 10 mins from the station and has a huge breakfast selection including lots of veg and vegan options. I had the vg breakfast burrito with home fries - seriously great.
Tory LipseyOctober 15, 2017The food and drinks were amazing. Service was fast. Staff was friendly. 😍😍😍 beautiful artwork. The music was the cherry on top 😎. A must visit on your trip to Washington, DC.
ArindamDecember 18, 2016Books, mojito cocktail, grilled cheese/chicken panini, shrimp and chorizo pasta, Mediterranean lamb burger
Ashraf AliOctober 19, 2014Ask for David, an incredibly thoughtful and attentive waiter who is complete your experience. And the burger is beefy. Beef is kosher. Chicken is halal. And stomach is happy :)
- Love the food and the service. And there's always some interesting event taking place there, like everyday, so check their website. Great place for brunch, get-togethers & catching up with old friend!
- David KrechJune 4, 2017Something for everyone. and all good. Seafood, soul food, Vegan, southern, Italian, and more. Service a bit slow, prices very good. Will definitely come back again and again. Capt Dave
This is my spot. The service is great. Tons of vegan options. Can't go wrong here. Hip, cool vibe. Diverse clientele and staff.
Alberto BanderasMay 13, 2018Waitresses very friendly and the place looks fantastic. Had my breakfast sitting at the bar, which was convenient as served quickly. Food was awesome
Ashley BlackmonJanuary 21, 2013Dina (sp?) was great! Sit at the bar for very attentive service! The french toast and cappucinos with baileys were love in the purest form! Mimosas were meh... but def coming back! Good music too!
Loved it! Sweet potato fries were delicious and the chicken salad sandwich was tasty. Sit outdoors on a hot day and enjoy the vibe. The seasonal brew on tap was great.
Brian McGlynnSeptember 10, 2014Great food! I'm not a vegan, but try the Vegan Cheesecake! The White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding was delightful too!
Maeve O'BrienJune 5, 2018Try the fried chicken but honestly everything is amazing! Lots of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options
CamilleJanuary 27, 2016Everything. Service was slow the day I was there. Sat at the bar, took 20 min to get a cup of coffee. But food was fresh and delicious. Got food before coffee :-)
NumuqueJuly 9, 2015one of my favourite spots in D.C. book-corner, paintings on the wall, food, beer list, friendly staff etc. a place with character ❤️
Melissa WilfleyMay 10, 2014Grab one of the patio sofas for a causal dinner on a warm spring night. Vegan Cobb, collard greens and basil seared tofu are all excellent.
Karen JohnsonFebruary 26, 2017They have great breakfast options that are reasonably priced. The bookstore, Poetry & Prose is housed in the restaurant/cafe.
Great "get away from the convention center" spot. Speedy while great service at bar. Try a DC tap water. All the food I've gotten has been tasty.
JoJo ChandlerMay 25, 2015I got a burger (with cheddar and a fried egg) and baby kale salad that were to die for. Need to go back and try more on their menu.
Solidly good food at an honest price. Drinks are somewhat overpriced. Service has been an afterthought for years but has greatly improved in the past year. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood.
When crowded, check out the bar upstairs. Ebony makes great drinks and the Blackened Salmon with Sautéed Kale in lieu of Asparagus is amazing!!!
Melissa MonsalveMay 4, 2015Such a great space! Came here for brunch and dinner. Great options for both. Check out the books while you're there.
The chicken quesadilla (starter) is delicious. My French fries yesterday were greasy & very soggy.
ConnorMarch 14, 2016A super cool restaurant. Great breakfast food. Try out the omelettes. Price is very reasonable. Highly recommended
Sophia HJanuary 8, 2017Great brunch place! Sweet potato pancakes were FANTASTIC. Oaxaca omelette was pretty good. Very chill and hipster vibes.
Jada- DestinyJanuary 12, 2014When you go definitely try the shrimp & crab fritters and the Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta!! Trust me you won't be disappointed..
Dianna KJanuary 22, 2016BBP never disappoints and always soooo good #vegan yummy and several dessert options
Josh HigginsMay 3, 2015Their coffee is fantastic. Lots of options to choose from, and they have a full restaurant menu, too.- C NSeptember 21, 2013The wait was crazy long but we got everything on the house so I wasn't mad lol! The chicken omelet w/ home fries & momosa's where great!
Beth SantosMarch 11, 2011great spot. sweet potato fries are good. also love the steak & asparagus salad! waiters are actually told not to give straws out. sort of weird but don't take it personally from your server!
Veronica McCallNovember 1, 2013Me & hubby's 1st visit - WE LOVED IT! Great food, great atmosphere, AWESOME service by all staff! Everyone sd get to one of the locations in DC & MD!
SpazzoMarch 30, 2012Free, fast Wifi... Great food and nice place... Wat else do u need... And YES, awesome sweet potato fries... Get them with Sour cream
Rick FlynnAugust 25, 2013Have the Oaxaca Omelet. It was light, yet it kept me full most of the day. Also, the grits are DELICIOUS!- Don't just look at the menu for the food and drinks, each one has a different poetry related fact on the front.
Ryan SmithOctober 18, 2014The food was excellent but our server was soooooo slow and inattentive. We watched him chat with every other table around us While he ignored us. Our drinks sat on the bar for 10 minutes!
William DemetriusDecember 7, 2013The Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and Potatoes Was BOMB!!!!!!!!!!! The DC Tap Water Was Everything I Hoped For!
You can't go wrong, but the vegan nachos are an absolute "must order"
Andrew WisemanOctober 18, 2012I have eatenthe plumsthat were inthe iceboxand whichyou were probablysavingfor breakfastForgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so cold. Also get the whiskey drinksthey are good
Corey SimonApril 26, 2015The mushroom gonzola burger was incredible. Very simple, yet packed with a great deal of flavor.
Excellent menu for my fellow vegans. The tempeh panini is delicious. The vegan egg scramble is delish!!!!!
KoriMarch 24, 2015Options for everyone, including your veggie friends, but it's always busy and the waitstaff almost always forgets about you.
Jenn PeddeFebruary 9, 2013This place is great. I recommend the "Neptune" - Eggs Benedict w Crab. Perfection.
SkillshareJanuary 30, 2012Not only a great brunch spot, but also a cultural hub. Grab a latte and learn or teach anything from music to literature.
NatalyaMay 5, 2013Everything on the menu is delicious. The atmosphere is really chill and welcoming. Charming ambiance.
Avoid Eating Out. Great Spot to be in your zen and get some work done(earphones optional) with decent music. Get the Veggie Burger cooked Well!
Ron WillisAugust 23, 2013Not a bad seat in this place love the upstairs bar area and the outside tables are good too
NikitaSeptember 1, 2011Not my favorite Busboys since the service is always lacking but give me their sweet potato fries anyday. The chicken panini is my current fave. Oh and the tomato and mozzarella is delish!
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