Busboys and Poets

235 Carroll St NW, Washington - 20012
294 reviews
American Mediterranean
(202) 726-0856

Great food, good service, and even better events. The sangria and dc tap water are great cocktails. The brussel sprouts are a great starter and I always love the shrimp and chorizo pasta!

Fried catfish. Service is terrible. French fries cold and soggy. Tea was warm. Had to ask some one to serve us after 10 min sitting. No one ever came back to refill drink or check on us.

Out for Sunday brunch with my friend and what a great experience with our server Asha! We will be here every seek to enjoy more great Sunday vibes! The salmon benedict , grits and french toast were all amazing!

Pretty neat joint with books + delicious food. Their Dining area is a bit small which is why we made a reservation in advance just for them to still make us wait about 30-40 for a table, their reservation system is very pointless. The wait staff were super tentative and on point when it came to our refills and overall food satisfaction. I was able to try their sweet potato hash which I feel was a bit too small of a portion, nonetheless it was very delicious! French toast are a 10/10 recommend so soft but also crunchy.Definitely would love to try this place out again if I’m ever in the area.

Great fooodd amazing drinks ! The bloody Mary was so good that we ordered one too many. Definitely recommend trying the bloody Mary. The cauliflower wings were amazing and a must try as well. The hummus was okay.

What a delightful restaurant/book store! If you dig Langston Hughes and great eats, GO HERE.

Everything!!!! Each location is spectacular!!!! Food always delicious!!!! Service was top notch!!!

First of all the service was super quick and really great overall! The sandwiches are on point ????☕️.I had a nice time sitting outdoors with a friend. It’s a busy area so park at the metro nearby or at the CVS adjacent to the restaurant.?

Fantastic spot. The atmosphere is relaxing and wait staff provides attentive service. Would definitely go here again. had the new delicious, beautiful roasted vegetable sandwich and it was to die for. The portions were perfect and saw the hamburgers were huge and quickly eaten.Would Bus Boys consider bottling their citrus Salento dressing? Mayo?

This place was a great surprise. Wasn’t sure when I went in on how it would go. The food was delicious and presentation was on point. The best part was the customer service. Every person we came in contact with was extremely helpful and pleasant. I will definitely return.