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Busboys & Poets

(202) 387-7638

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  • 2021 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
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  • American ,  Coffee & Tea ,  Vegetarian
  • $$$$$
  • Busboys & Poets

  • (202) 387-7638
  • Main
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Starters
    • Mezze $12.00

      Hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush with pita bread. Vegan

    • Baba Ganoush $8.00

      Roasted eggplant dip, pomegranate reduction, tahini sauce, pita bread. Vegan

    • Tabbouleh $7.00

      Quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice.Vegan. Gluten free

    • Shrimp Cake $12.00

      Shrimp grit cake, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, cajun cream sauce. Gluten free

    • Vegan Beef Sliders $12.00

      Grilled onions, vegan chipotle mayo, garnished with sweet potato chips. Vegan

    • Lamb Sliders $12.00

      Grilled onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, garnished with sweet potato chips

    • Sweet Potato Hash $10.00

      Roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice. Gluten free

    • Vegan Quesadilla $9.00

      Peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, daiya cheese, pico de gallo. Vegan

    • Chicken Quesadilla $10.00

      Mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

    • Nachos $10.00

      Blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapenos, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Add beef chili $3.00 or diced grilled chicken $3.00

    • Vegan Nachos $9.00

      Yellow corn chips, guacamole, daiya cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa. Vegan

    • Coconut Tofu Bites $8.00

      Served with plum-red pepper sauce. Vegan

    • Wings Inferno $9.00

      8 wings with blue cheese

    • Hummus $7.00

      Housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread. Vegan

    • Shrimp & Crab Fritters $10.00

      Risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce

    • Egyptian Foole Dip $8.00

      Warm fava bean dip, jalapenos, tomatoes with pita bread. Vegan

  • Salads
    Add: Chicken $5.00, sea bass $8.00, steak or shrimp $7.00, shrimp or crab cake $9.00, scoop of chicken salad or vegan tuna $5.00. Served with herb bread
    • Cauliflower Salad $11.00

      Cauliflower, roasted red peppers, capers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Cobb Salad $13.00

      Chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. Gluten free

    • Falafel Salad $12.00

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Vegan Cobb Salad $13.00

      Arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Busboys House $6.00

      Baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Greek Salad $9.00

      Romaine lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, feta-lemon dressing. Gluten free

    • Spinach & Wheatberry Salad $12.00

      Dates, roasted almonds, seasonal fruit, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia, hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette

    • Caesar Salad $9.00

      Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing. Vegan

    • Poached Pear Salad $12.00

      Poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette. Gluten free

    • Steak & Asparagus Salad $15.00

      Flank steak, baby kale, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, gorgonzola, asparagus spears, balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free

    • Salad Nicoise $16.00

      Pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, french beans, eggs, black olives, dijon vinaigrette, herb butter toast. Gluten free

  • Soups
    • Yellow Tomato Gazpacho $6.00

      Cold tomato soup with guacamole and basil. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Harira Soup $6.00

      Moroccan two bean soup. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Beef Chili $8.00

      Grass-fed ground beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, scallions, blue corn tortilla chips. Gluten free

  • Entrees
    • Mediterranean Pasta $16.00

      Angel hair pasta, asparagus, capers, roasted tomatoes, olives, garlic sauce, garlic bread. Add grilled chicken $5.00, add grilled shrimp $7.00. Vegan

    • Red Quinoa $16.00

      Red quinoa, asparagus, spinach, red peppers, yellow peppers, roasted tomatoes, shallots, olive oil sauce. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Vegan "Chicken" Stir Fry $16.00

      Soy chicken, snow peas, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red onions, garlic, brown rice, ginger sesame sauce. Vegan

    • Pan-Roasted Chicken $19.00

      Pan-roasted half chicken, fingerling potatoes, french beans, herb butter sauce. Gluten free

    • Catfish $18.00

      Tomatoes, capers, collard greens, corn cake, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free

    • Blackened Salmon $21.00

      Wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free

    • Shrimp and Grits $21.00

      Asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, basil grit cake, cajun cream sauce

    • Fried Chicken $17.00

      Chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, chardonnay cream sauce. Gluten free

    • Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta $16.00

      Penne pasta, chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, garlic bread

    • Crab Cakes $26.00

      Creamy crab cakes, grilled asparagus, lobster sauce

    • Beans and Wild Rice $9.00

      Black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Vegan. Gluten free

  • Sandwiches
    All sandwiches come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
    • Cauliflower Sandwich $12.00

      Roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, shredded lettuce, vegan harissa aioli, toasted french baguette. Vegan

    • Falafel Sandwich $10.00

      Hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita. Vegan

    • Blackened Royal Sea Bass Sandwich $16.00

      Royal sea bass, lemon-pepper aioli, cucumber relish, brioche bun

    • Chicken Salad Sandwich $10.00

      Apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread

    • Crab Cake Sandwich $16.00

      Old bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun

    • Roasted Turkey Sandwich $10.00

      Harissa aioli, roasted herb tomatoes, lettuce, manchego cheese on black bread

    • Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich $10.00

      Chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, french loaf. Vegan

  • Burgers
    All burgers are served on a brioche bun and come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
    • Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger $14.00

      100% grass-fed beef, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun

    • Egg and Cheddar $14.00

      Fried sunny side up organic egg, lettuce, tomato, onion

    • Bacon & Cheddar Burger $14.00

      Lettuce, tomato, onion

    • Mediterranean Lamb Burger $13.00

      Onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread

    • Turkey Burger $12.00

      Ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche

    • Vegan Burger $12.00

      Homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun. Vegan

  • Pizza
    All pizzas served with mozzarella cheese. All pizzas can be made gluten-free with the exception of the vegan pizza. Your choice of sauce: Marinara, basil pesto, garlic and olive oil, sun dried tomato. Your choice of crust: Traditional, wheat, gluten free
    • Tomato Pizza $12.00

      Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

    • Mediterranean Pizza $14.00

      Olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta

    • Rustic Pizza $14.00

      Pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, green pepper

    • Vegan Pizza $14.00

      Daiya cheese, mushroom, onion, red and green peppers, vegan pepperoni. Vegan

    • Hawaiian Pizza $12.00

      Canadian bacon, pineapple

    • Chicken Pizza $14.00

      Red onion, mushroom, spinach

    • Garden Pizza $14.00

      Asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese

  • Hot Paninis
    All paninis come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side hosue salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
    • Cubano $12.00

      Pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread

    • Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini $10.00

      Aged cheddar cheeses, bacon, rustic bread

    • Avocado Panini $10.00

      Havarti, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread

    • Tempeh Panini $12.00

      Served with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread. Vegan

    • Reuben Panini $13.00

      Corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread

    • Grilled Chicken Panini $12.00

      Served with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta

    • Grilled Brie Panini $10.00

      Served with spinach, caramelized onions and tomato on ciabatta

  • Sides
    • Caesar Salad $5.00

    • Sauteed Spinach $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Green Beans $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • House Salad $5.00

      Vegan

    • Fruit Bowl $6.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Red Quinoa $8.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Collard Greens $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Wild Rice $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Crab Grits $7.00

      Gluten free

    • Mashed Potatoes $5.00

      Gluten free

    • Sweet Potato Fries $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • French Fries $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

  • Kids Menu
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla $6.00

    • Penne Pasta $6.00

      Served with a butter parmesan sauce

    • Grilled Chicken $6.00

      Grilled chicken breast with carrot sticks. Gluten free

  • Dessert
    • Key Lime Pie $7.00

    • Mini Cherry Pie $7.00

      Served with vanilla ice cream

    • Chocolate Layer Cake $7.00

    • Flourless Chocolate Cake $7.00

      Gluten free

    • Pecan Pie $7.00

      Served with vanilla ice cream

    • Mini Apple Pie $7.00

      Served with vanilla ice cream

    • Carrot Cake $7.00

    • Classic Cheesecake $6.00

    • Vegan Cheesecake $7.00

      Vegan

    • Hazelnut Chocolate Cake $7.00

      Gluten free

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie $3.00

      Vegan

    • Brownie $6.00

      Vegan

    • Vegan Parfait $5.00

      Soy yogurt with seasonal fresh fruit. Vegan

    • Mango Sorbet $5.00

      Vegan. Gluten free

    • Raspberry Sorbet $5.00

      Vegan

  • Coffee, Tea & More
    Milk options: whole, skim, almond $0.50 extra, soy $0.50 extra
    • Mint Mug Tea Latte $4.50

      Organic pacific peppermint tea, sugar, steamed milk

    • R&R Tea Latte $4.50

      Organic chamomile medley tea, sugar, steamed milk

    • Blueberry Bliss Tea Latte $4.50

      Organic blueberry hibiscus tea, sugar, steamed milk

    • Busboys and Poets Coffee Blend $2.75

      iced or hot

    • Latte $3.75

      Lightly steamed milk, espresso

    • Chai Latte $3.75

      Organic chai and steamed milk

    • Thin Mint Latte $4.50

      Organic mint syrup, chocolate, steamed milk, espresso

    • Sweet Spiced Latte $4.00

      Organic caramel syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk, espresso

    • Big Daddy $4.50

      Steamed milk, two spoonfuls of raw sugar, two shots of espresso

    • Cafe Medici $4.00

      Chocolate, two shots of espresso, topped with whipped cream and an orange slice

    • Cappuccino $3.50

      Steamed foamy milk, espresso

    • Mocha $4.00

      Steamed milk, chocolate, espresso

    • Hot Chocolate $3.25

      Chocolate with steamed milk

    • Organic Hot Teas $3.50

    • Lem-Pom $3.00

      Lemonade with pomegranate juice

    • Pomegranate Juice $4.00+

    • Carrot Juice $4.00+

    • Orange Juice $4.00+

      Fresh house squeezed orange juice

    • Apple Juice $3.00+

    • Pineapple Juice $3.00+

    • Sodas $2.75

    • Organic Green Mint Iced Tea $2.75

      Unsweetened. Gluten free

    • Organic Black Lemon Iced Tea $2.75

      Unsweetened

  • Main Menu
    • Egg and Cheese Bagel $9.00

    • Oatmeal $6.00

      Served with whole milk, dates and roasted walnuts

    • Two Eggs (Any Style) $8.00

      Served with your choice of home fries, seasonal fruit or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

    • Two Eggs (Any Style) with Meat $10.00

      Served with your choice of meat, ham, turkey sausage, bacon, vegan bacon or vegan sausage and choice of home fries, seasonal fresh fruit or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

    • Egg Wrap $11.00

      Tortilla wrapped scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and cheese, served with your choice of home fries, seasonal fresh fruit or grits

    • Vegan Egg Wrap $11.00

      Tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese; served with home fries

    • Vegan Egg Scramble $11.00

      Tofu scramble with mixed veggies, served with vegan sausage and home fries

    • Western Omelette $12.00

      Ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Chicken Omelette $12.00

      Chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Oaxaca Omelette $12.00

      Black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Whole-Wheat Toast $2.00

    • Bagel with Lox $9.00

      Toasted multi-grain bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, onions and capers

    • Organic Granola $5.00

      Add soy yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit or vanilla greek yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit $1.00 extra

    • Side of Grits $3.00

      Add cheese $0.50 extra

    • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl $6.00

    • Side of Home Fries $3.00

      Seasoned baked red bliss potatoes with onions and mixed bell peppers. Vegan

    • Side of Ham $4.00

    • Side of Bacon $4.00

    • Side of Canadian Bacon $4.00

    • Side of Vegan Bacon $4.00

      Vegan

    • Side of Turkey Sausage $4.00

    • Side of Vegan Sausage $4.00

      Vegan

    • Sweet Potato Pancakes $10.00

      Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add meat $2.00, add eggs $2.00

  • Main Menu
    All salads are served with herb bread. Add chicken or portobello $4.00, mahi mahi fish, steak, or shrimp $6.00, salmon or crab cake $9.00.
    • Greek Salad $9.00

      Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tossed in feta dressing

    • Vegan Cobb $12.00

      Arugula with crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashew, hemp vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Spinach & Wheatberry Salad $12.00

      Served with dates, roasted almonds, oranges, dried cranberries, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia and hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Cobb Salad $13.00

      Chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. Gluten free

    • Busboys House Salad $6.00

      Served with baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Falafel Salad $12.00

      Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette. Vegan

    • Oatmeal $6.00

      Served with whole milk, dates and roasted walnuts

    • Sweet Potato Pancakes $10.00

      Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add meat $2.00, add egg $2.00

    • Busboys and Poets French Toast $10.00

      Served with seasonal fresh fruit with two eggs scrambled $12.00, served with two eggs scrambled and choice of meat $14.00

    • Classic Benedict $13.00

      Two poached eggs with canadian bacon and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits

    • Florentine Benedict $12.00

      Two poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits

    • Neptune Benedict $15.00

      Two poached eggs with crab meat and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits

    • Two Eggs Scrambled $7.00

      Served with your choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

    • Two Eggs Scrambled with Meat $10.00

      Served with your choice of meat, ham, turkey sausage, bacon, vegan bacon or vegan sausage and choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

    • Egg Wrap $10.00

      Tortilla wrapped scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and cheese, served with choice of home fries or grits

    • Vegan Egg Wrap $10.00

      Tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese, served with home fries. Vegan

    • Vegan Egg Scramble $10.00

      Tofu scramble with mixed veggies; served with vegan sausage and home fries. Vegan

    • Mekhleme $11.00

      Ground beef, tomato, onions and potatoes, topped with two poached eggs

    • Western Omelette $12.00

      Organic eggs, ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Chicken Omelette $12.00

      Organic eggs, chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Oaxaca Omelette $12.00

      Organic eggs, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits egg whites substitute $1.50 extra

    • Bagel with Lox $9.00

      Toasted multi-grain bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, onions and capers

    • House Salad $6.00

      Mixed field greens, carrots, onions, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Greek Salad $9.00

      Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers and cucumbers tossed in feta dressing. Gluten free

    • Spinach & Wheatberry Salad $11.00

      Baby spinach, blueberries, strawberries and roasted almonds tossed in a ginger sesame vinaigrette and garnished with crispy asian noodles

    • Poached Pear Salad $10.00

      Mixed field greens, caramelized onions and caramelized pecans tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with goat cheese. Gluten free

    • Steak & Asparagus Salad $13.00

      Mixed field greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola cheese

    • Harira Soup $6.00

      Moroccan two bean soup. Vegan. Gluten free

    • Beef Chili $8.00

      Grass-fed ground beef and beans, topped with cheese, sour cream, served with natural blue corn tortilla chips. Gluten free

    • Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl $6.00

    • Organic Granola with Fruit and Yogurt $6.00

      Choose between soy yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit or vanilla greek yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit

    • Muffin $3.00

    • Whole-Wheat Toast $2.00

    • Side of Ham $4.00

    • Side of Bacon $4.00

    • Side of Canadian Bacon $4.00

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