Busboys and Poets

2021 14th St NW, Washington
(202) 387-7638

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Felix Nater, CSC

Expecting a southern style cuisine, it was nothing like we expected. We were not impressed with the menu. Even a simple hamburger lacked taste. We mentioned our unhappiness to management. Accepting the recommendation from the tour office meant giving the menu the benefit of the doubt. Not a place we would recommend nor dine at again on our next trip to the Frederick Douglas Estate.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Greg Fowlkes

Great Ambiance and Awesome customer service. The cook prepared our food to perfection. Thanks for the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Preeti Lalwani

We ordered the quinoa bowl and it was delicious. Loved the service and the cozy ambiance. They even have a great bookstore with lots of good reads. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Konowitz

Was really looking forward to the sweet potato pancakes from the reviews - to me, they were just ok. Flavor was too muted imo and they were a tad dry without syrup, which overpowered the sweet potato flavor. Didn’t finish them because it just wasn’t worth the calories to me

I’d come back to try the Monday burger deal and maybe bread pudding, but wouldn’t bother with breakfast again.

The hot cider was solid.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

meranda willyard

We came to see the statue and stayed for the food and drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Thornburg

And they had the friendship statue outside. Great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Holder

R.J. was very helpful and accommodating from beginning to end. He made this an even more pleasant experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nel N

RJ was absolutely amazing! His service was warm, attentive, and truly made our visit special. The food was delicious, beautifully seasoned, and came out perfectly. Between the great service and great food, we had a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be back and we highly recommend asking for RJ!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Nachos, Vegan

Haas Ba

Both bathrooms were out of service, how are you allowed to stay open without having an operational bathroom

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

C H

Place is nice. We went for lunch and there was no crowd. Food and service was good. Only negative is the parking. It can be a challenge. Other than that really nice relaxing place with good food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robin Sizemore

Love the statues 👍

Atmosphere: 5

mike fritz

Poor quality service and very mediocre.

Linette Marie Allen

Poorly fried chicken in fish batter; cooks removed the skin. Flavorless fare for a premium price. Disappointing! Skip this place, DC diners.

Food: 1

Justin Michael

Worst service of my life. Food was cold. Waiter was angry because I called her mam. Not by the pronoun she did not tell me.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mike Moyer

Average food that isn’t worth the price. Also long wait to get the food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

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