Busboys and Poets

Name: Busboys and Poets
Address: 450 K St NW 20001-3097, Washington, District of Columbia
Telephone: 12027892227

Menu last updated: 2024-01-27

Lunch & Dinner Menu

Baba Ganoush

roasted eggplant dip, pomegranate reduction, tahini sauce, pita bread

Tabbouleh

quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon Juice

Shrimp Cake

shrimp grit cake, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, Cajun cream sauce

Vegan "Beef" Sliders

grilled onions, vegan chipotle mayo, garnished with sweet potato chips

Lamb Sliders

grilled onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, garnished with sweet potato chips

Vegan Quesadilla

peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, Daiya cheese, pico de gallo

Chicken Quesadilla

mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

Nachos

blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapeños, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo

Vegan Nachos

yellow corn chips, guacamole, Daiya cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa

Coconut Tofu Bites

with plum-red pepper sauce

Wings Inferno

8 wings with blue cheese

Hummus

housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread

Shrimp & Crab Fritters

risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce

Egyptian Foole Dip

warm fava bean dip, jalapeños, tomatoes, with pita bread

Cobb

chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing

Falafel Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette

Vegan Cobb Salad

arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette

Busboys House

baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette

Greek Salad

romaine lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, feta-lemon dressing

Spinach & Wheatberry Salad

dates, roasted almonds, seasonal fruit, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, ginger sesame vinaigrette

Poached Pear Salad

poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette

Steak & Asparagus Salad

flank steak, mixed field greens, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, gorgonzola, asparagus spears, balsamic vinaigrette

Salad Niçoise

pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, French beans, eggs, black olives, Dijon vinaigrette, herb butter toast

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

cold tomato soup with gaucamole

Harira Soup

Moroccan two bean soup

Beef Chili

grass-fed ground beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, scallions, blue corn tortilla chips

Mediterranean Chicken

grilled chicken, olive tapenade, LTO, yogurt sauce, flat bread

Falafel Sandwich

hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita

Blackened Tilapia

blackened tilapia served with lemon-pepper aioli, LTO, brioche bun

Chicken Salad Sandwich

apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread

Crab Cake Sandwich

Old Bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun

Roasted Turkey Sandwich

harissa aioli, roasted herb tomatoes, lettuce, manchego cheese on black bread

Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich

chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, French loaf

Cubano

pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread

Nutella

nutella, banana, agave, French loaf

Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini

with aged cheddar cheeses and bacon

Avocado Panini

with havarti, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread

Tempeh Panini

with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread

Reuben Panini

corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread

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Portabella Mushroom Panini

with pesto, red pepper, and fresh mozzarella on herb ciabatta

Grilled Chicken Panini

with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta

Grilled Brie Panini

with spinach, caramelized onions, and tomato on ciabatta

Tuna Burger

fresh ground tuna, wasabi mayo, LTO

Egg and Cheddar

fried sunny side up organic egg, LTO

Bacon & Cheddar Burger

LTO

Sautéed Mushrooms & Gorgonzola Burger

LTO

Mediterranean Burger

onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread

Turkey Burger

ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO

Veggie Burger

homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, and tomato on a wheat bun

Quinoa and Tofu

fried tofu, spinach, roasted squash, tomatoes

Vegan "Crab" Cake

Pan seared tofu cake, French green beans, mixed peppers with a roasted tomato vinaigrette

Vegan Meatballs

penne pasta, tomato basil sauce and garlic bread

Mediterranean Pasta

Angel hair pasta, asparagus, roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic sauce served with garlic bread

Orzo Pasta

with sweet potato, asparagus, shallots, shiitake, red pepper and kale, tossed in a tomato olive oil sauce

Catfish

with lemon butter sauce; served with tomatoes, capers, collard greens, and a corn cake

Blackened Salmon

with a lemon butter sauce; served with wild rice and asparagus, topped with tomato, corn & shallot salsa

Shrimp & Grits

with a cajun cream sauce; served with asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes and a basil grits cake

Fried Chicken

herb cornmeal-encrusted halal chicken breast with a chardonnay cream sauce; served with mashed potatoes and collard greens

Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta

penne pasta, Cajun cream sauce, chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, garlic bread

Crab Cakes

with a lobster sauce; served with creamy crab grits and grilled asparagus

Beans & Wild Rice

with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo

Tomato Pizza

fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

Mediterranean Pizza

olives, tomato, spinach, feta

Rustic Pizza

pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, green pepper

The Poet Pizza

portabella, red pepper

Vegan Pizza

Daiya cheese, mushroom, onion, peppers, vegan pepperoni

Hawaiian Pizza

canadian bacon, pineapple

Chicken Pizza

red onion, mushroom, spinach

Vegan Pepperoni Calzone

Daiya cheese, vegan pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, green peppers

Veggie Pizza

asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese

About

4.3 ( 50 reviews)
6-22, $$, $$$
450 K St NW 20001-3097
12027892227

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bookstore and events space where arts, culture and politics intentionally collide.

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	7:00 - 0:00
Tuesday	7:00 - 0:00
Wednesday	7:00 - 0:00
Thursday	7:00 - 0:00
Friday	7:00 - 0:00
Saturday	8:00 - 0:00
Sunday	8:00 - 0:00

Cuisines

🍔 American
🍸 Bar

Dining Options

💺 Seating
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
🥡 Takeout
🍽️ Table service
🍷 Serves Alcohol
💳 Accepts Credit Cards
🪑 Highchairs Available
🌳 Outdoor Seating
🍸 Full Bar
📶 Free Wifi
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner
🍳 Breakfast

Accepts Credit Cards

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Dorea Reeser

2018-11-10 on google

I love all the Busboys and Poets locations, but I particularly love that this one has a nice, big patio! In general this is a huge location and great if you've got a big group. I also love all their vegan options available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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Colleen Coleman

2018-11-06 on google

Lively atmosphere with a jewel box of a bookstore and yummy bites. I want to give a full five stars but we were greeted by a young woman at the bar with a less than welcoming vibe we later found out was the manager. She however took our order, which was the crab cake sandwich . However were were presented with the Crab cake entrees. Looked delicious but much more food the we wanted. When brought to the attention of the bartender who quickly addressed the issue with the manager it was fixed and we later found out our drinks were comped by the manager as a courtesy. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend.

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Omar Al ameri

2018-11-06 on google

We ordered omelette and egg bagel and french toast. Food tasty was awesome and the place atmosphere nice too. Staff very friendly. The restaurant interiors is really attracted me.

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Yes

Hi there. Im not sure. Usually you find an affiliated halal logo on the menu but I did not see one when I was there. It maybe worth contacting them to confirm.

Tuesday

Yes it is

Its a special place, but a TV wouldn't be what you go there for. The decor is a feast for the eyes and a conversation starter. Go when there is no game!

No reservations required

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