
Busboys and Poets - 450K - Washington
American Restaurant
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Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
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SUN | 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MON | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUE | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WED | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THU | 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRI | 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
SAT | 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
12/14/19.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH MENU
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HAPPY HOUR MENU
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DESSERTS MENU
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KIDS MENU
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Available daily. Weekdays after 11am and weekends after 3pm. Entrees after 5pm on weekends.



Salads
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Poached Pear Salad
poached pear, caramelized onion, candied pecans, goat cheese, mixed field greens, apple cider vinaigrette
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$14.00
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Quinoa Salad
red quinoa, chopped spinach, red onion, red peppers, roasted corn, avocado, almonds, yuzu vinaigrette
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$14.00
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Salad Niçoise
pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, French green-beans, boiled eggs, kalamata olives, lemon herb vinaigrette, crostini baguette (not available during Brunch)
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$17.00
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Cobb Salad
chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing
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$16.00
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Steak & Asparagus Salad
mixed field greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola cheese
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$16.00
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Greek Salad
romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tossed in feta dressing
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$9.00
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Hot Paninis
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Grilled Chicken Panini
with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta
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$13.00
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Avocado Panini
vegan mozzarella, arugula, roasted red pepper sauce, multi-grain bread
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$10.00
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Grilled Cheese
provolone cheese, rustic bread
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$10.00
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Cubano
pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread
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$13.00
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Sandwiches
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Fresh Roasted Turkey
Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Provolone Cheese, Harissa Aioli, Levain Bread
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$10.00
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Blackened Catfish Sandwich
catfish, shredded lettuce, garlic lemon cilantro aioli, brioche bun (not available during brunch)
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$16.00
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Vegan Tuna Salad
chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, French loaf
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$10.00
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Vegan BBQ Beef
soy, korean bbq sauce, asian coleslaw, vegan multigrain (not available during brunch)
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$10.00
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Crispy Vegan “Chicken†Sandwich
soy protein, shredded lettuce, tomato, serrano pepper, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
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$12.00
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
cage-free, veg-fed chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, serrano pepper aioli, brioche bun (not available during brunch)
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$14.00
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Burgers
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Bacon & Cheddar Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion
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$15.00
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Turkey Burger
ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche
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$12.00
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Vegan Burger
homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun
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$12.00
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Soups
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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho (seasonal)
tomatoes, guacamole, basil oil
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$7.00
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Harira Soup
Moroccan two bean soup
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$7.00
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Cream of Tomato Soup (seasonal)
tomatoes, onions, cream, basil
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$7.00
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Chicken Barley Soup (seasonal)
hormone-free-halal chicken, barley, carrots, celery, onions, cilantro, parsley
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$7.00
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Small Plates
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Chicken Quesadilla
mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
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$12.00
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Beef Barbacoa Tacos
pulled beef, cabbage, carrots, yogurt sauce, three corn tortillas
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$10.00
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Shrimp Tacos
fried shrimp, buttermilk, cabbage, pickled radish, sour cream aioli, three corn tortillas
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$10.00
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Lamb Sliders
grilled onions, goat cheese, roasted tomato herb aioli, garnished with kettle chips
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$13.00
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Sweet Potato Hash
roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice, served in a hot skillet
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$11.00
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Nachos
blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapeños, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo | add beef chili (+3) or diced grilled chicken (+3)
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$13.00
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Vegan Quesadilla
peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, vegan cheese, pico de gallo
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$9.00
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Vegan Nachos
yellow corn chips, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa
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$12.00
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Coconut Tofu Bites
with plum-red pepper sauce
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$8.00
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Shrimp & Crab Fritters
risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, tomatoes, scallions, roasted tomato coulis sauce
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$11.00
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Eatonville Mac & Cheese
macaroni, smoked gouda, mixed cheddar, milk, bread crumbs - add Bacon*
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$8.00
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Wings Inferno
8 wings with blue cheese
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$10.00
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
brussels sprouts, white balsamic vinaigrette
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$9.00
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Hummus with Lamb
ground lamb, pine nuts, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, pita bread
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$12.00
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Hummus
housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread
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$8.00
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Vegan BBQ Chicken Bites
soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce
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$8.00
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Vegan Meatballs
soy protein, tomato basil sauce, garlic bread
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$9.00
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Chicken Carnitas Tacos
pulled chicken, cabbage, carrots, jalapeno aioli, cilantro, three corn tortillas
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$10.00
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Entrees
Available Monday-Friday 11am-close. On Saturday's and Sunday's (brunch days) entrees are available 5pm-close.
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Ratatouille With Creamy Polenta
mushrooms, eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, onion, tomato, coconut milk, cornmeal
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$16.00
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Vegetable Curry
brussels sprouts, carrot, tomato, chickpeas, spinach, coconut curry cream, white rice
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$16.00
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Beans & Wild Rice
black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo
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$10.00
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Crab Cakes
crab cakes, creamy crab grits, grilled asparagus, roasted tomato aioli
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$26.00
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Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta
penne pasta, spicy chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread
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$18.00
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Shrimp & Grits
asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, basil grit cake, Cajun cream sauce
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$23.00
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Blackened Salmon
wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce
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$23.00
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Catfish
tomatoes, capers, collard greens, corn cake, lemon butter sauce
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$18.00
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Vegan Chicken Stir Fry
soy “chickenâ€, snow peas, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red onions, garlic, white rice, ginger sesame sauce
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$16.00
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Fried Chicken
cage-free and halal chicken breast, buttermilk, herb mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, collard greens
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$19.00
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Pizza
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Margherita Pizza
fresh mozzarella, basil
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$13.00
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Mediterranean Pizza
kalamata olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta
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$15.00
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Rustic Pizza
pepperoni, mushroom, italian sausage, green pepper
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$15.00
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Vegan Pizza
vegan mozzarella cheese, mushroom, onion, red and green peppers, vegan italian sausage
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$15.00
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Chicken Pizza
cage-free never-antibiotic, veg-fed, halal chicken, red onion, mushroom, spinach
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$15.00
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Kids Menu
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Grilled Chicken & Fries or Fruit
grilled chicken breast with choice of fries or fruit
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$8.00
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Grilled Cheese & Fries or Fruit
grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit
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$8.00
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Penne Pasta
penne pasta, butter parmesan sauce
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$8.00
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Kids Cheese Quesadilla
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$6.00
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Sides
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Side of Sweet Potato Fries
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$6.00
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Fruit Bowl
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$6.00
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Crab Grits
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Guacamole
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$3.00
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Sauteed Spinach
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$5.00
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Collard Greens
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$6.00
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Mashed Potatoes
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$5.00
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French Beans
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$7.00
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Wild Rice
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$5.00
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French Fries
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$5.00
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Veggie Quinoa
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$8.00
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