Busboys And Poets

Artsy atmosphere! I really cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The staff was friendly, the service and food prompt, attentive and amazing. Food tried was the Oaxaca omelette I added chicken for extra protein, sweet potato fries paired well with ranch. the spice latte and blue match latte was delightful. The Moroccan 2 bean soup wonderful. I also left my hydroflask on one trip the staff labeled the bottle and stored it in the back office for safe keeping. The banana nut muffin and blueberry muffin was delightful I wanted to eat the paper. I also bought a great book I can't wait to tuck into.

We always love coming here for the atmosphere and food. I love the bookshop they have upfront with a great constantly updated book section. Usually when I come in they have new specials on the menu and this time they had the Oaxaca cheese omelet. It was very flavorful and fresh. We also tried a side of the jalapeño grits which were cheesy and a little bit spicy. The coffee specials were also very good we tried the big daddy. If you’re in Tacoma Park, definitely come here and give this place a try.

I enjoyed breakfast at Busboys and Poets with 5 others this morning. The service was slow but they were a little busy and stretched thin. I ordered a classic Benedict and orange juice. The juice was fresh and tasty and the Benedict was amazing. I was quite full when I finished my meal! My friends seemed to enjoy their food quite a bit as well. The service was excellent even though it was a bit slow. I love that this place is a bookstore too! I was able to peruse a bit before the rest of my party arrived. Nice atmosphere. Not too loud. Spacious with plenty of seating. If I'm in the DC area again I would definitely eat here again. Highly recommend!

I’m a DC visitor and I love this place! Ate there for the first time in 2017 and was so excited to see this restaurant on my recent trip to DC! I love the bookstore, creative, unique atmosphere. The food is amazing and very consistent! I had the western omelette with jalapeño cheese grits for brunch! Attended a private event on site with various menu items from hummus to Brussels to crab cake bites…all delicious! Came back again and enjoyed the tomato soup and Brussels. The drinks were great too! Even shared a pecan pie with my friends. All in all…I love this place and will visit every time I come to DC!

I've been here several times and the food is always good. Since I rode my bike and I didn't have a lock for it, I sat outside on the sidewalk seating area. The mosquitoes 🦟 were ridiculous. It was impossible to just sit there and enjoy the meal without constantly swatting away the endless barrage of mosquitoes. The waitress was kind enough to bring out the readily available mosquitoes repellent but it wasn't much help.

It is not the style of restaurants that I used to go to, it is a bohemian style, as if you were in a bookstore, but I let it surprise you and the food was very delicious as was the atmosphere. I definitely recommend the blackened salmon and the chocolate cake layer you can add vainilla ice cream and it will be the perfect dessert 🍨

Tanika J was our server and she was top notch. She was fast and friendly. She was knowledgeable about the menu and food options. The Big Daddy coffee was delicious! My daughters burger was a little over cooked but stuff happens. My French toast was perfectly cooked and a large portion. The wings aware juicy and the perfect heat! Will def be returning.