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Busboys and Poets

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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

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5331 Baltimore Ave, Ste 104, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.34,725 reviews
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Niki Kobe 
5 years ago

Large portions, friendly staff 

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M.B. Pace 
5 years ago

Nice atmosphere but I am allergic to Black pepper as a result I couldn't eat anything the server told me everything had Black pepper in it ! After she went into the kitchen and spoke to I guess the cook. I came with a party of over 30 people 29 got to eat. 

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Rob Henson 
5 years ago

Great food and atmosphere. Staff was awesome!! 

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Audrey Cordero 
5 years ago

Love the atmosphere, staff so friendly and helpful. The food selection at brunch is excellent! Food was outstanding, we can’t wait to come back again!! 

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Gervel Watts 
6 years ago

Good food. Lots of vegan choices for those vegans. 

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Marcella Cach 
6 years ago

I had the Cobb Salad w/ Blackened Salmon added...Everything fresh, hot & tasty!! Simply the best!! Server was on point great attitude and it was 13 in our group... 

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Margot Palmer 
6 years ago

Food was good but not good enough for me to wait 40 minutes! They were not even busy. Had change of waitstaff, and the second person was snippy, like we should be happy to wait so long. Perhaps it's just me and everyone else has plenty of time. 

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Sherry R. Howard 
7 years ago

Nice atmosphere. Food is pretty good 

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Gale Hardin 
7 years ago

Best crab cake Benedict ever. Food was A1. A must whenever i come in town.� 

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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 open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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