with your choice of home fries, seasonal fruit or grits, served with whole-wheat toast
vegetarian
Two Eggs (Any Style) with Meat
$8.00
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
$10.00
tortilla wrapped scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and cheese, served with your choice of home fries, seasonal fresh fruit or grits
vegetarian
Vegan Egg Wrap
$10.00
tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese; served with home fries
Vegan Egg Scramble
$10.00
tofu scramble with mixed veggies, served with vegan sausage and home fries
Western Omelette
ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
Chicken Omelette
chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
Oaxaca Omelette
(pronounced: wah-haw-kah) black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
vegetarian
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
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 extra
vegetarian
Side of Grits
vegetarian
$3.00
Add cheese(extra)$0.50
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl
$6.00
vegetarian
Side of Home Fries
$3.00
seasoned baked red bliss potatoes with onions and mixed bell peppers
vegan
Side of Ham
$3.00
Side of Bacon
$3.00
Side of Canadian Bacon
$3.00
Side of Vegan Bacon
$3.00
vegan
Side of Turkey Sausage
$3.00
Side of Vegan Sausage
$3.00
vegan
Brunch
All salads are served with herb bread. Add chicken or portobello (+$4) / mahi mahi fish, steak, or shrimp (+$6) / salmon or crab cake (+$9). Salads are gluten-free (GF), where indicated, when served without herb bread
Oatmeal
$6.00
with whole milk, dates, and roasted walnuts
vegetarian
Sweet Potato Pancakes
$9.00
served with seasonal fresh fruit
Busboys and Poets French Toast
served with seasonal fresh fruit
$9.00
With two eggs scrambled$12.00
With two eggs scrambled and choice of meat$14.00
Classic Benedict
$12.00
two poached eggs with canadian bacon and hollandaise, and your choice of home fries or grits
Florentine Benedict
$11.00
two poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise, and your choice of home fries or grits
vegetarian
Neptune Benedict
$13.00
two poached eggs with crab meat and hollandaise, and your choice of home fries or grits
Two Eggs Scrambled
$7.00
with your choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast
vegetarian
Two Eggs Scrambled with Meat
$8.00
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
vegetarian
Vegan Egg Wrap
$10.00
tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese; served with home fries
vegetarian, vegan
Vegan Egg Scramble
$10.00
tofu scramble with mixed veggies; served with vegan sausage and home fries
vegan
Mekhleme
$11.00
(Iraqi “corned beef” hash) ground beef, tomato, onions and potatoes, topped with two poached eggs
Western Omelette
ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
Chicken Omelette
chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
Oaxaca Omelette
(pronounced: wah-haw-kah) black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits
vegetarian
$11.00
Egg whites substitute(extra)$1.50
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
vegetarian
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
vegetarian
Poached Pear Salad
$10.00
mixed field greens, caramelized onions and caramelized pecans tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with goat cheese
vegetarian
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 bean soup
vegan
gluten-free
Beef Chili
$7.50
grass-fed ground beef and beans, topped with cheese, sour cream, served with natural blue corn tortilla chips (gluten-free)
gluten-free
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl
$6.00
vegetarian
Organic Granola
$5.00
add soy yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit OR vanilla greek yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit - 1 extra
vegetarian
Muffin
$3.00
ask your server for today’s selections!
Whole-Wheat Toast
$2.00
vegetarian
Side of Ham
$3.00
Side of Bacon
$3.00
Side of Canadian Bacon
$3.00
Side of Vegan Bacon
$3.00
vegan
Side of Turkey Sausage
$3.00
Side of Vegan Sausage
$3.00
vegan
Side of Home Fries
$3.00
seasoned baked red bliss potatoes with onions and mixed bell peppers
roasted red peppers, grilled onions and jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
vegetarian, vegan
Chicken Quesadilla
$9.00
mixed peppers, grilled onions and jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Seared Scallops
$12.00
served with seaweed salad and plum sauce
gluten-free
Nachos
blue corn tortilla chips with guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, roasted corn and black beans
vegetarian
gluten-free
$8.00
Add Beef Chili$2.00
Add Diced Grilled Chicken$2.00
Vegan Nachos
$9.00
yellow corn tortilla chips with guacamole, daiya vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed pea and red pepper salsa
vegan
gluten-free
Coconut Tofu Bites
$8.00
with plum-red pepper sauce
vegan
Wings Inferno
$9.00
half dozen wings
Mussels
$10.00
with choice of sauce: garlic tomato OR lemongrass white wine, served with white toast
Hummus
$6.00
housemade hummus with warm pita bread
vegan
Shrimp & Crab Fritters
$10.00
risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce
Egyptian Foole Dip
$7.00
warm fava bean dip served with tomatoes, scallions, jalapeños, olive oil and toasted pita
vegan
Salads
All salads are served with herb bread. Salads are gluten-free (GF), where indicated, when served without herb bread. Add: chicken or portobello (+$4), steak or shrimp (+$6), tilapia (+$8), salmon or crab cake (+$9), scoop of chicken salad or vegan tuna (+$5)
Vegan Cobb Salad
$12.00
arugula with crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes and cashew tossed in hemp vinaigrette
vegan
Busboys House
$6.00
with baby kale, papaya, carrot and jicama tossed in yuzu vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Greek Salad
$9.00
romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cucumbers tossed in feta dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Spinach & Wheatberry Salad
$11.00
with mixed berries, dates, roasted almonds tossed in ginger sesame vinaigrette
mixed field greens, caramelized onions and caramelized pecans tossed in apple-cider vinaigrette with goat cheese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Steak & Asparagus Salad
$13.00
mixed field greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola cheese
gluten-free
Salad Niçoise
$16.00
pan seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, french beans, eggs, black olives tossed in dijon vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
$13.00
baby red and gold beets with arugula, roasted walnuts and goat cheese tossed with pomegranate vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Soups
Green Tomato Gazpacho
$6.00
with fresh guacamole
vegan
Harira
$6.00
moroccan bean soup
vegan
Beef Chili
$8.00
grass-fed ground beef, beans; topped with cheese and sour cream, served with natural blue corn tortilla chips
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with your choice of: house-made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, cup of soup (+$1)
Egg & Beet
$9.00
with boiled eggs, roasted beets, arugula, dijonnaise on baguette
vegetarian
Fresh Mozzarella
$9.00
with tomatoes, parsley pesto, olive oil on black bread
vegetarian
Falafel Sandwich
$8.50
with hummus, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, and onion on whole wheat pita; served with tahini sauce
vegan
Sweet Fuji Apple & Gorgonzola Sandwich
$9.50
with fig spread, creamy gorgonzola on black raisin bread
vegetarian
Blackened Tilapia
$13.00
blackened tilapia served with lemon-pepper aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a potato bun
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$9.50
chicken with apples raisins and walnuts; served with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onion on wheat bread
Crab Cake Sandwich
$14.00
with old bay tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$9.50
with harissa aioli, roasted herb tomatoes, lettuce, manchego cheese on black bread
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich
$9.50
chickpeas with relish, nori, carrot, celery, red onion and vegan mayo served on toasted french bread with lettuce and tomato
vegetarian, vegan
Peanut Butter & Banana
$8.50
with agave nectar on french loaf
vegetarian
Hot Paninis
All paninis come with your choice of: house-made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, cup of soup (+$1)
Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini
$9.50
with aged cheddar and bacon
Avocado Panini
$9.50
with havarti, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread
vegetarian
Tempeh Panini
$10.00
with vegan mayo, arugula, roasted red peppers and sautéed onions on levain bread
vegan
Reuben Panini
$11.50
corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread
Portabella Mushroom Panini
$10.00
with pesto, roasted red pepper, and fresh mozzarella on herb ciabatta
vegetarian
Grilled Chicken Panini
$10.50
with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta
Grilled Brie Panini
$9.50
with spinach, caramelized onions, and tomato on ciabatta
vegetarian
Burgers
All burgers are served on a brioche bun (unless otherwise noted) and come with your choice of: house-made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries. All angus beef burgers are made with grass-fed, free-range, local beef. It is lower in cholesterol, saturated fats and calories per serving than grain-fed beef, and is higher in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$12.50
made with grass-fed, kosher beef; served with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Sautéed Mushrooms & Gorgonzola Burger
$12.50
made with grass-fed, kosher beef; served with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Mediterranean Burger
$12.50
100% ground lamb with onion, parsley and mixed spices, grilled and served over herb flat bread with tomatoes and cucumber; served with garlic herb yogurt sauce
Turkey Burger
$11.00
ground turkey with shallots, mushrooms and worcestershire sauce; served with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion
Veggie Burger
$10.00
homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, and tomato on a wheat bun
vegetarian
Entrees
Entrées are not available before 5:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays
Mediterranean Pasta
$14.00
angel hair pasta with black olives, capers, roasted tomato, tossed in garlic sauce with garlic bread
with sweet potato, asparagus, shallots, shiitake, red pepper and kale, tossed in a tomato olive oil sauce
vegan
Catfish
$17.00
with lemon butter sauce; served with tomatoes, capers, collard greens, and a corn cake
gluten-free
Blackened Salmon
$19.00
with a lemon butter sauce; served with wild rice and asparagus, topped with tomato, corn & shallot salsa
gluten-free
Shrimp & Grits
$19.00
with a cajun cream sauce; served with asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes and a basil grits cake
gluten-free
Fried Chicken
$16.00
herb cornmeal-encrusted halal chicken breast with a chardonnay cream sauce; served with mashed potatoes and collard greens
gluten-free
Homemade Meatloaf
$16.00
grass fed, kosher beef with a red wine sauce; served with roasted tomato, garlic-herb mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach
Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta
$16.00
penne pasta tossed with a cajun cream sauce, served with chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, basil and shallots. served with garlic bread
Crab Cakes
$24.00
with a lobster sauce; served with creamy crab grits and grilled asparagus
Pesto Lasagna
$14.00
spinach and mushrooms with pesto cream sauce. served with garlic bread
vegetarian
Beans & Wild Rice
with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo
vegan
gluten-free
$9.00
Add grilled chicken$4.00
Pan-Seared Basil Tofu
$14.00
with quinoa and roasted vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, peppers and yellow squash); served with tomato cream sauce
vegan
gluten-free
Pizza
Hand-tossed crust with your choice of sauce: garlic and olive oil, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato, marinara. All pizzas served with mozzarella cheese. Gluten-Free crust upon request (+$2)
Tomato Pizza
$11.00
fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
vegetarian
Mediterranean Pizza
$13.00
kalamata olives, tomato, spinach, feta
vegetarian
Rustic Pizza
$13.00
pepperoni, mushroom, italian sausage, green pepper
The Poet Pizza
$11.00
portobello, red pepper on whole-wheat crust
vegetarian
Vegan Pizza
$13.00
vegan Daiya cheese, mushroom, onion, green and red pepper, vegan pepperoni on a whole-wheat crust
vegan
Hawaiian Pizza
$12.00
canadian bacon, fresh pineapple
Chicken Pizza
$13.00
chicken, red onion, mushroom, spinach
Vegan Pepperoni Calzone
$13.00
vegan daiya cheese, veggies, vegan pepperoni in a whole-wheat crust
vegan
Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza
$15.00
asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms and goat cheese
antioxidants green juice made with many healthy ingredients including apple, pineapple, ginger, green tea, spinach, algae, broccoli, asparagus, and wheat grass
Lem-Pom
$3.00
lemonade with pomegranate juice
Pomegranate Juice
$4.00
Carrot Juice
$4.00
Orange Juice
fresh house squeezed orange juice
Sm$3.00
Lg$5.50
Apple Juice
$3.00
Pineapple Juice
$3.00
Sodas
$2.75
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, tonic, soda water
Iced Tea
$2.75
unsweetened
Bar
Busboys and Poets offers a full service bar to compliment our menu items. Below is a snippet of our libations menu
DC Tap Water
$9.00
(our signature cocktail!) vodka, peach schnapps, black razz, blue curaçao, sprite, sour mix, pineapple juice
(available in pineapple, mango, coconut, or passionfruit) cruzan rum, lime juice, fresh mint, sugar
Red Sangria
red wine, peach brandy, juices, fresh fruit
Glass$8.00
Carafe$32.00
Zinn Paradise
$10.00
gold rum, bourbon, passion fruit rum, lychee liqueur, mango nectar, pomegranate juice
Mango Margarita
$12.00
(eco-friendly cocktail made primarily with organic, sustainable and healthy ingredients) partida organic tequila, mango schnapps, lime juice, mango nectar, splash of sour mix
Little Yellow Airplane
$11.00
(eco-friendly cocktail) blue coat gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, crème de violette
Orange Moon
$8.00
orange juice and lager
Vanilla Spiced Cider
$10.00
apple cider, vanilla vodka, spice rum, crème de noyaux