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Busboys & Poets - Washington, DC

4.5
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This social meeting place in the U Street neighborhood caters to the politically and artistically-minded. The gallery at Busboys and Poets features local artists, and events include speakers, poetry readings, live music and film screenings. The atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. After lunching with friends over pizza, browse the bookstore, and then snuggle up on the couch with a laptop and a cup of coffee, enjoying the free wireless internet. Busboys and Poets at night has a livelier social scene, featuring musi... read more

Location details

2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, 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
Review Performance in the last  
6 months
4.55,345 reviews
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Amanda's profile image
a year ago

Great food, fantastic ambiance (Shirlington location) While one location is in DC, there is another in Shirlington village in Arlington. The food is wonderful--- many vegetarian and vegan options as well as something for the omnivores as well. The menu contains so many different options, it is hard to choose. Great drinks (the mango martini was insanely good!). The ambiance of the place is intoxicating. Check it out! 

Melanie's profile image
a year ago

Love Busboys! GREAT atmosphere. Delicious food. Love the lunch menu and the lunch time crowd. Great burgers, drinks, salads. Bookstore attached. Would recommend to anyone... 

Annika's profile image
a year ago

Love it! There is always something happening no matter what day of the week you go. It's always busy and the atmosphere is great! The food is good and it's very affordable. 

Shira's profile image
a year ago

Good Food This is a great place to go at any time of the day. The food is really good from breakfast to dinner and best yet there is always something going on at the restaurant. 

Susan's profile image
a year ago

Decent food, decent atmosphere The food here is just OK, but the prices are very reasonable, so it's a good place to go for cheap eats. The sandwiches are good, but the entrees are meh. They have a good space for live performances, and the bookstore section is cool. 

Kim's profile image
a year ago

A Side of Poetry Great food and desserts. Fun environment. The place to be for poetry readings/performance. The wait staff did a good job catering to our large writers' conference group. A star on the literary and culinary scene. 

Susan W.'s profile image
14 years ago

Decent food, decent atmosphere The food here is just OK, but the prices are very reasonable, so it's a good place to go for cheap eats. The sandwiches are good, but the entrees are meh. They have a good space for live performances, and the bookstore section is cool. 

Shira G.'s profile image
15 years ago

Good Food This is a great place to go at any time of the day. The food is really good from breakfast to dinner and best yet there is always something going on at the restaurant. 

Annika M.'s profile image
15 years ago

Love it! There is always something happening no matter what day of the week you go. It's always busy and the atmosphere is great! The food is good and it's very affordable. 

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How is Busboys & Poets rated?

Busboys & Poets has a 4.5 star rating with 5,345 reviews. 

When is Busboys & Poets open?

Busboys & Poets is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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