WJones4932 - 11/27/2008

Hipsters/Scenesters/Activists/Old/Young you will LOVE this place!

   Absolutlae - 06/19/2008

You walk in and the place is packed buzzing with intellectuals, people enjoying the great eats, browsing through the bookstore, or listening to Open Mic night. This place has it all- I can waste hoursss there and never feel bored. I like their tofu cake entree.
check out their website- theres really good music on it too: www.busboysandpoets.com

wonderful food and service

   DukFlf - 06/18/2008

the food was incredible and the service was attentive and fast. Even on a busy Sunday the brunch was hot and tasty. The vegan cake was awsome. i can't wait to come back...

A Place to Be

   dcfoodexpert - 12/25/2006

Atmosphere, that's what this place is about. Which is how it gets a three star rating. The food is completely mediocre, and the service is teenager slow. That being said, you can find interesting sandwiches and pizza to munch on, just bring your patience. The crowd is very mixed, older then a college scene, but hip and energetic. I wish the bar area were larger because it really is a great place to hang out and have drinks. You can get a great sipping beer like Delirium. I urge support for this fairly young place, hopefully the food and service will rise to the level of the energy of the place.

Love it

   lacostelvr05 - 10/27/2006

First of all the space is absolutley gorgeous- high ceilings, stylish bar, comfy couches, cute bookstore, amazing artwork, and a nice private room with a stage and movie screen. Busboys has it all. The food is also suprisingly good sfor the price. Last week I tried the falafel sandwich with a side of salad for only $5.95. The falafels were crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I could tell the greens were very fresh.
It's a great place to hang out too- there's free wifi so bring your laptop, find a comfy couch in the lounge, and order a smooth, organic cup of coffee. The menu is also vegan and vegetarian friendly. The individual size pizzas are fabulous - not greasy and not too heavy. The burgers are big a juicy and they salads are light and very fresh.
The space attracts a great, diverse crowd and there are always interesting events happening for the public in the private Langston Room. Check out the website to look at upcoming events and the menu. I hope you go and I hope that you will be as impressed as I am with Busboys and Poets!

Polished, untattoied Tryst

   rizzobom - 04/19/2006

Yes, it's an impressive looking space, high ceillings and funkiness. Everyone seems to love it, but I don't think they've been around the block. The food is mediocre and the staff are too worried about being fabulous rather than serving. Someone their commented that they have more "color" than Tryst. Well, they have no more and likely less diversity than Tryst and my friends, your wonderful, attractive space will serve to usher in the gentrification of our "colorfull" 14th & Vst.

Faux Crunchy

   jackstapleton - 03/10/2006

its nice that they wear their bohemianism on their sleeve, but it feels a bit like hippie is the new Starbucks to me. The lounge seating is nice, but they haven't properly designed the acoustics to facilitate the greater distance bewteen diners and so you end up overhearing everyone else's conversations. The food is ordinary and too expensive for what it is. The location and general atmosphere is nice, and it seems that they have interesting events. Maybe they just need time to grow into who they want to be.

Hottest New Place To Meet

   marksimon - 03/04/2006

Andy Shellal and Deborah Menkart's brainchild really works -- to create a multi-racial gathering place for intellectuals and young and old community activsts, where the food is great, the atmosphere is pleasing at any time of day, and you want to buy every book they stock in the bookstore. When we come for an event, we always come an hour early to browse and unwind, and usually end up staying for dinner. There is no place in the city more pleasing to bring your laptop and work. Kudos and thanks.

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   proudofgator1 - 01/12/2006

Love it.

great food, great service!

   caridimargo1 - 11/10/2005

As a NY transplant, I was thrilled to discover that even the pizza at Busboys & Poets is top-notch. The space is huge and cavernous, very trendily decorated for the down-to-earth U Street area, but not overly pretentious. The bookstore area is very tiny; mostly it's the bar, couches, tables and booths that dominate. You can eat while lounging on a couch if you've had a long day.