Busboys and Poets

I had breakfast at Busboys and Poets on both mornings of my trip to DC and walked away extremely satisfied each time. The food was excellent across the board — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared... Read more

I had breakfast at Busboys and Poets on both mornings of my trip to DC and walked away extremely satisfied each time. The food was excellent across the board — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The first day I tried the Western Omelette, which was really good, and the next day I had the Chicken Chorizo Egg Wrap, which was amazing. The fruit tasted fresh, and the banana walnut muffin (served warm) was the perfect finishing touch. On top of the great food, the staff was very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot worth visiting for breakfast in DC! Read less

Checked off my list of places I wanted to try and was not disappointed. The coffee was amazing and I recommend the two pictured but add vanilla syrup to the matcha, it’s perfect. The food was alright ... Read more

Checked off my list of places I wanted to try and was not disappointed. The coffee was amazing and I recommend the two pictured but add vanilla syrup to the matcha, it’s perfect. The food was alright and service was a little slow. The pancake was worth these price so I do recommend one if you choose to go here. The books selection here was also really good. Worth checking out! Read less

This place is a whole vibe!!! The The atmosphere was amazing. You walk into the bookstore and immediately are transported back to the 1960's Harlem Renaissance. The drinks are Langston Hughes the... Read more

This place is a whole vibe!!! The The atmosphere was amazing. You walk into the bookstore and immediately are transported back to the 1960's Harlem Renaissance. The drinks are Langston Hughes themed. There is literally a grand piano on the stage which I briefly played!! We were a party of 21 and they graciously accommodated us. As you can see by the pictures a good time was had by all. I apologize for not getting pictures of everyone's food as I normally would do, but I did capture mine. My understanding is this is one of multiple locations. I can only hold the others are is exquisite as this one. Although I don't ordinarily eat beef, today I tried the egg and cheddar burger and sweet potato fries pictured in my photo. It was cooked medium rare, as I requested, and was amazing. Read less

There really couldn’t be a more perfect restaurant. I’m serious. The food was perfect, the choices were many. The atmosphere is totally cool- it’s not just a restaurant- it’s a voice speaking its mind... Read more

There really couldn’t be a more perfect restaurant. I’m serious. The food was perfect, the choices were many. The atmosphere is totally cool- it’s not just a restaurant- it’s a voice speaking its mind. The service was great. Cannot go to DC without a visit! Read less

Busboys and Poets instantly became one of my favorite spots in DC. It’s more than just a restaurant—it’s a whole vibe. The space is filled with books, art, plants, and a strong sense of community and ... Read more

Busboys and Poets instantly became one of my favorite spots in DC. It’s more than just a restaurant—it’s a whole vibe. The space is filled with books, art, plants, and a strong sense of community and freedom. I loved how inclusive and welcoming it felt. Their vegan options were absolutely delicious, and the coffee was perfect. It’s the kind of place where you want to stay for hours, talk, read, or just soak in the atmosphere. Love, creativity, and great food all in one place—what more could you ask for? Read less