Busboys and Poets
@busboys-and-poets-0fct on Google Business
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www.busboysandpoets.comAmerican Restaurant
5.3K
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4.5
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Busboys and Poets is a Restaurants & Cafés on Google Business with 5.3K reviews and an average rating of 4.5. Their RateXYZ trust score is 41/100. Located in Washington, United States. View on Google Maps.
They're 4,682 reviews away from reaching the 10,000 reviews milestone.
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Anonymous
Relaxed atmosphere, not loud, not awkward. Easy place to sit and actually enjoy your meal. Food came out quick, tasted fresh, and was filling without feeling heavy. Coffee was good too. What I like is it doesn’t feel rushed. You can eat, talk, catch up, or knock out some work without feeling like someone’s trying to flip your table. Service was friendly and straightforward. Nobody hovering, nobody disappearing. Overall, good food, chill vibe, easy experience. Definitely a place I’d come back to.
4 months ago
Anonymous
Busboys and Poets is not just a restaurant — it’s a piece of history. It’s an iconic space known for hosting talks, readings, and meaningful conversations, and it also doubles as a bookstore. The overall vibe is relaxed, intellectual, and welcoming, making it a great place to sit for hours, read, talk, and soak in the atmosphere. The food doesn’t quite match the standards of many dedicated restaurants, but it’s still enjoyable for a casual meal. I especially liked the lamb wrap and the beans and rice, which made for a light and satisfying dinner while browsing books and enjoying good conversation. Overall, Busboys and Poets is more about the experience than the food. It’s a wonderful spot for community, culture, and connection — a place you go to slow down, think, and enjoy the moment.
4 months ago
Anonymous
My waiter was Karis and she was phenomenal! She entertained all of my questions and was very kind. I will DEFINITELY come back to this amazing place with its AWESOME food. My vegan burger was great!
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Busboys and Poets Google Reviews
5,318 reviews
Google User
Relaxed atmosphere, not loud, not awkward. Easy place to sit and actually enjoy your meal. Food came out quick, tasted fresh, and was filling without feeling heavy. Coffee was good too. What I like is it doesn’t feel rushed. You can eat, talk, catch up, or knock out some work without feeling like someone’s trying to flip your table. Service was friendly and straightforward. Nobody hovering, nobody disappearing. Overall, good food, chill vibe, easy experience. Definitely a place I’d come back to.
Google User
Busboys and Poets is not just a restaurant — it’s a piece of history. It’s an iconic space known for hosting talks, readings, and meaningful conversations, and it also doubles as a bookstore. The overall vibe is relaxed, intellectual, and welcoming, making it a great place to sit for hours, read, talk, and soak in the atmosphere. The food doesn’t quite match the standards of many dedicated restaurants, but it’s still enjoyable for a casual meal. I especially liked the lamb wrap and the beans and rice, which made for a light and satisfying dinner while browsing books and enjoying good conversation. Overall, Busboys and Poets is more about the experience than the food. It’s a wonderful spot for community, culture, and connection — a place you go to slow down, think, and enjoy the moment.
Google User
My waiter was Karis and she was phenomenal! She entertained all of my questions and was very kind. I will DEFINITELY come back to this amazing place with its AWESOME food. My vegan burger was great!
Google User
Great cafe for food, coffee, or just a place to work. All the appetizers we got were delicious and had solid portion sizes. It was a great meal for two people, and a fun atmosphere to hang out or read
Google User
This is a great restaurant, bookstore, bar and open mic / poetry joint with great music (mostly 90’s of course 😎) Our server, Kevin, was very pleasant and was helpful in educating us on what they are known for and what we could expect from the various menu items. Thank you Kevin. You are appreciated! The vibe was on point! What a chill place to enjoy a meal, bookstore, poetry, some computer time or just a good drink. I definitely recommend stopping in and checking the place out!
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- Phone
- (202) 387-7638
- Address
- 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
- Price Level
- $$ (2 of 4)
- Hours
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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- Last Updated
- 1 month ago
Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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