Busboys and Poets – American
This vibrant cultural crossroads pulses with creative energy, blending the cozy intimacy of a bookstore with the lively hum of a soulful community gathering space. The kitchen crafts an inclusive tapestry of global comfort food, where plates of zesty firecracker shrimp and savory lamb meatballs sit alongside charred Brussels sprouts and inventive vegan BBQ bites, inviting guests to nourish both the body and the spirit.
450, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12027892227 https://www.busboysandpoets.com/locations/?location=450k&venue=5th-k0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, keto, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, glp1, whole30, paleo, low-fat, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - 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
Menu
Starters
- Hummus - $9: housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Crab Fritters - $16: shrimp, crab, onion, bell peppers, corn, eggs, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, dill pickle aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Shrimp - $15: chile sauce, fennel, onion, cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower Bites - $12: cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $10: Brussels Sprouts, Peanuts, Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites - $11: soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Fingers - $14: fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Meatballs - $14: halal lamb, feta cheese, tomato sauce, served with pita bread Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $15: Yellow corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapeños, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Nachos - $15: yellow corn chips, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings Inferno - $13: 6 hot wings with blue cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast & Brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $19: 2 poached eggs, avocado, hollandaise on a butter croissant bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Benedict - $18: 2 poached organic eggs, shoulder bacon, hollandaise, paprika, on butter croissant bun Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $14: Fresh berries, butter, powder sugar Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Potato Pancakes - $14: butter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Busboys and Poets French Toast - $13: butter, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken and Pancakes - $18: Fried chicken breast, mixed berries, powdered sugar, organic/local maple syrup, butter with choice of sweet potato, buttermilk or gluten-free friendly pancakes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Chorizo Hash - $16: mixed peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, onions and two sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mekhleme (Iraqi corned beef hash) - $18: ground beef, onions, home fries, tomato, cumin, paprika, cilantro, organic free-range sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Hash - $16: tofu scramble, mushroom, onion, tomato, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, vegan sausage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelette - $16: 3 organic, free-range eggs, mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, ham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel w/ Lox - $18: bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fried capers Dietary tags: Kosher, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Main Courses
- Blackened Mahi Mahi - $24: mahi mahi, jasmine rice, french beans, grilled pineapple salsa, lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish - $23: collard greens, herb grits, capers, and tomato couli sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon - $26: wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $27: 5 tailed shrimp, tomato, roasted corn, asparagus, Cajun cream sauce, crab grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $23: 2 pieces of cage-free and halal chicken breast, buttermilk, herb mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, collard greens Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes: Super lump crab cake, eggs, bread crumbs, green beans, remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Vegan Lover's Pasta - $19: penne pasta, vegan Italian “sausage,” asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, vegan “bolognese” sauce, tomato sauce, garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta - $25: penne pasta, spicy chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, parmesan, garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- DC Tapwater - $11.75: Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curaçao, Black Razz, Pineapple Juice, Sour Mix, Starry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Poet's Mojito - $11.75: Silver Rum, Agave, Club Soda, Mint, Muddled Orange, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Busboys Sangria - $11.75: Red and White Wine, Passionfruit Rum, Bourbon, Mixed Juices, Club Soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Desert Bloom - $14: Corazon Tequila | Magdala | Citrus | Caramelized Fig | Orange Blossom | Tajin
- Poetic Pils - $8: Pilsner | Locally brewed | ABV: 5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Busboys and Poets House Coffee - $4.25: iced or hot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Spiced Chai Latte - $5.5: organic chai and steamed milk
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