I had a gloomy day yesterday and I stopped in to kill some time. I've been before but something about this particular day stood out. The atmosphere was right and I dig the #resist vibe. Food was comfort at its best. Grill cheese and tomato soup. My server was on point, the perfect balance between there and not. I don't recall his name but I was at a 2top by window and server station. Thanks for the mood lift! �
A wonderful place, with wonderful people. I was here for the Sunday poetry/jazz open mic. Everyone was so friendly and supportive and welcoming, audience and staff alike. This place deserves your money.
First time dining here! As we entered the restaurant the ambiance was so cozy. We were seated immediately and given the choice of hands free menu or hard copy. We were pleasantly surprised while photographing when June photobombed us unknowingly he was to be our waiter. My wife took me and her best friend’s picture for our Birthday. Let me tell you - June’s service was excellent, timely & he was very personable! His recommendations & recap was spot on from the drinks to the food which was delicious. I recommend you ask for June as your waiter the next time OR first time you visit.
Great food. Amazing customer service. Lovely ambiance. Parking may be hard to find on weekends, but when you do, be prepared to be wowed by healthy cuisines served in the mist of curious folks and educational books that challenge your thinking. The space hosts open mics and other creative and arts events. Check their website for a list.
Food was really good here. Visiting a very close friend in the Maryland/DC area and stopped here for lunch on the way home. Had crab grits and the Lamb burger. Delicious. She had the chorizo and chicken hash...also delightful. They did get the instructions on how the eggs are to be prepared accurate but they made up for it with the quick fix and everything else being so damn good. Good people too...I'll be hack when in the area. Was also really feeling the books n art vibe.
The best seitan sandwich I've ever had outside Berlin - and incredible books! I couldn't stop myself from buying too many.
Large menu with a great variety of vegan-friendly and health conscious options! Perfect spot for brunch with family or friends. This spot is more low key than the downtown busboys, smaller bookstore but nice outdoor seating. The vegan “egg” wrap and Oaxaca omelette are standouts. I always order a side of grits. Wouldn’t recommend the sweet potato hash, it was pretty underwhelming. It’s a huge menu so can’t wait to come back to try more items!
Busboys and Poets is a culinary gem that left me speechless! Their Pork Vegan Rolls and Fried Cauliflower were absolutely phenomenal. The rolls were a perfect balance of savory vegan pork wrapped in a crispy pastry, while the cauliflower was crispy on the outside and tender inside. An outstanding experience all around!
We had the catfish and the chicken chorizo/shrimp pasta, two different coffee drinks, and the two bean soup. The food arrived piping hot and was fantastic. The grits with the catfish needed a little salt, but the capers were phenomenal. They were fried and crispy and added a nice salty touch to the dish. The soup was so so, but the coffees were very good, toasty and toasty flavor but not burnt. Will definitely come back to try other things.
The chicken panini at Busboys and Poets is the best thing I've tasted in a while. Their beer list is not so great - seemingly only high-alcohol beers, so not so good for those of us want a beer without feeling drunk after finishing it. Food and service are great, although the bar and eating areas seem a bit clinical - it would be nice to have a bit more of a bohemian atmosphere, and with maybe a few armchairs dotted around the place for those of us who like to sit in comfort. It's nice to be able to have one place to go to sip beer and enjoy a good meal, and browse books as well.
Delicious food, great service and beautiful atmosphere!
Always a good experience when i visit this chain restaurant. Menu is light and atmosphere is never fail. I have the steak and asparagus kale sald. They are soo good. The firecracker shrimp is really good but spicy. Shrimp & crab ball is yummy. Server is very nice and friendly.
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