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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TUE 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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.
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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.
Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan
Salads
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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