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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 really good, but our waitor , he was the worst ! I should have sat at the bar !
Delicious and Interesting food, exceptional service, always a favorite when I'm in the area.
My husband and I were eager to check out Busboy and Poets as it came highly recommended. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. We both had the grilled chicken panini for lunch which didn't have any flavor at all. We also were both left still feeling hungry after our meals. The ambiance and wait time were not bad. However, it didn't impress me enough to want to return anytime soon.
As much as I heard how great the place was I really thought they were talking about the food as well. Ambiance is nice but the quality of food is lacking...one and done
My party of 5 came for brunch after church. We got a table within 5 minutes of them saying it would be a 20 minute wait. Things were looking up for the visit. I had to ask another waitress for the ETA of our waitress. We were asked if we needed a menu. Perhaps my expectations were too high. All the restaurants I've been to at least brought the menu immediately. Perhapa the young lady was having a bad day. The waitress would disappear for long periods of time. The manager had to come over to refill our drinks. Her section was... read more
The food here is always good. I bring all my out of town guests here because it's close to my house. Unfortunately there's always a high turn over of wait staff. This is the third time that my meal came before my appetizers. They need to do better. I've never had that problem at any of the DC locations.
Food was great! Service was great also! Love their vegan selections!
Frequently asked questions about Busboys and Poets
How is Busboys and Poets rated?
Busboys and Poets has a 4.3 star rating with 4,720 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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