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Busboys and Poets
- American
- Hyattsville, MD
About this business
The name is an ode to the American poet Langston Hughes who started off as a busboy before becoming a famous writer. Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville is their fourth location and it opened its doors in 2011, becoming a popular meeting place for the locals. It is an amalgamation of art, politics and culture by regularly hosting live entertainment, poetry readings and annual rotating exhibits. There is also a book corner showcasing local authors featuring political, fiction to nonfiction books. Whether it is to dine on delish ... read more
Location details
5331 Baltimore Ave, Ste 104, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
The food was so good!! The ambiance was great as well. Very diverse.
I was told 20-30 minutes wait and I waited about 20. They took my number and text me a link to see my place in line. Very cool concept. Tip: when they show you your phone number on the screen and ask if it is correct actually look at it before saying yes. I didn't have any issues but 2 parties that were there the same time as me said they hadn't been called and turns out there number was wrong. Service was a little slow on refills but still good. It was packed so you have to account for that. The food was excellent! This was... read more
Service was great! As soon as we walked in the door we got seated. Good food. Kudos.
My friend and I went for brunch on Sunday while visiting from NJ. Her son gave us the recommendation and I’m so glad he did. We were seated within 15 minutes even though it was quite busy. Browsing the shelves of books helped pass the time easily. Our food came out quickly and was delicious! I had the Western omelet and breakfast potatoes. Both were made perfectly. I will definitely go back when I’m in the area.
We went for brunch and the food was ok. The worst part about the visit was the service. We were seated and waited about 15 minutes before a waiter came to greet us and take our drink order. Once we placed our food order, we waited almost an hour before we saw our waiter again. When he reappeared, he informed us that he forgot to put our order in so he had just put the order in. We didn’t get our food for another half an hour. Throughout the whole service, we had to try to find our waiter to request refills because he was not... read more
Frequently asked questions about Busboys and Poets
How is Busboys and Poets rated?
Busboys and Poets has a 4.3 star rating with 4,725 reviews.
When is Busboys and Poets open?
Busboys and Poets is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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