Busboys and Poets

Category: American restaurant in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Phone: +12023877638

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–11PM

Saturday: 9AM–11PM

Reviews

Beverly Scott

Sep 29, 2022

Always top shelf!

T L

Sep 27, 2022

We had a time here. I had only been to the Bmore location and rated it highly originally l. However, my second visit wasn’t as pleasant. I was mainly turned off by the sticky floors and tables. However, that wasn’t the case at this location. The place was clean, vibrant and full of life!

Ah Jones

Sep 27, 2022

This location was disappointing. We have visited SE, Hyattsville, and Tacoma Park and this was the first time the food didn't meet expectations. The people who had salads were happy, but those of us with warm bowls were disappointed - even after we sent them back for corrections, since all the items listed on the menu were not included. Customer service wasn't bad.

Alexa Secrest

Sep 27, 2022

Busboys and Poets has generally terrible service, especially if you eat al fresco (they'll likely just forget about you). That said, the menu and food are superb and I will always keep coming back for them! It's also probably the best restaurant in DC for groups with some vegan/vegetarian friends, given how expansive the menu is. I can't quit you, Busboys!

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Questions & Answers

Is this a black owned business?

Jameka Bell | Sep 29, 2021
Yolanda P. | Dec 3, 2021

No...Andy Shallal is Iraqi American; however, you can find quite a bit of black literature, culture, and art pieces at his restaurants.

What's the point being open until 2am and the kitchen closes as 12:45am. What a waste of time

Tamica Watson | Sep 30, 2019
Alexander Houck | Sep 29, 2020

So that you get a full dining experience and aren't being rushed out of the door as soon as your food arrives. And since you're eating and not in a rush, maybe you order that extra glass of wine. Or would you rather they closed everything at 12:45 and continue closing operations without the added income and ability to continue to keep guests happy? It's basic business sense.

Is there free street parking or onsite parking at this location?

Cryptic Soul | Sep 30, 2018
Ashley Roehrman | Sep 30, 2018

Street

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Is Angela Davis going to be there tonight?

Pamela Drew | Sep 8, 2022
Francine Jones | Sep 8, 2022

Great place 👌

can you make reservations?

A Google User | Aug 30, 2022
Brittany Dempsey | Aug 30, 2022

No

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Looking for a book by Harry M. Bagdasian called Caution: Spider in baggie in Freezer: A (short) Comic Novel about Finding Resolve in Middle Age and Courage in the Middle Ages do you have it? can you order it if not in stock?

Robert Lawrence | Sep 30, 2018
Ronda Bernstein | Sep 30, 2018

The bookstore is run by Politics and Prose so that's who you'll want to contact. You can find a lot on their website and even place an order from the website.

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Still need vacation cards?

robert izzarelli | Jun 1, 2022
blue salads (Alga) | Jun 1, 2022

not at all and not even mask

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is there a Saturday brunch?

Jay Hill | Sep 30, 2018
Regie Cabico | Sep 30, 2018

Yes

What time do they open?

Vishal Talreja | Sep 30, 2018
Nathan Moon | Sep 30, 2018

They open at 7am weekdays and 8am on weekends. Sun 8AM–12AM Mon 7AM–12AM Tues 7AM-12AM Wed 7AM–12AM Thurs 7AM12AM Friday 7AM-1AM Sat 8AM-1AM

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