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Busboys and Poets

1025 5th Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20001
(202) 789-2227
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Ranked #175 of 1,802 restaurants in Washington DC
Cuisines: American, Mediterranean, Vegan
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Sarasota, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

What a menu for vegetarians and everyone else. Couldn't even begin to decide what to order. Portions were great. Food was tasty. Service was good too. Had a charming waitress.

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Sidney, Ohio
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38 reviews 38 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I am vegan. This place was AWESOME!!! Had to keep going back instead of trying to find other places to go-it was that yummy. The owner was fantastic. The atmosphere was great too. Hip, and not pretencious-like most of DC . Fantastic!

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Ducked out of the Convention Center for a quick lunch and found this place. Counter-culture decor and handbills abound. Food was OK but pricey, service friendly & efficient. The sinker was the men's room. Dirty, water on the floor, and the stall door held by a piece of tape. If the rest room looks like that, how clean is the... More

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MD, DC metro
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51 reviews 51 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

The first time I ate here was back in 2011. That meal--the food and the service were horrible. I swore to never eat at a Busboys & Poets again. I have kept to that. I only go there for events and order unsweetened ice tea. That was even disgusting (14th St. location). It smelled and reminded me of sewage. Today... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Good restaurant, very close to Washington Convention Center. Selection was varied, good for our large group with different tastes. Tables on the upper floor are very nice. Quiet and away from the activity at the entry level.

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Travelling for a year
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85 reviews 85 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Great food quality and friendly staff make this a good start to the day. Try the omellette with black beans ... Delicious with a bloody mary! Wish opened a little earlier on Sunday :-)

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Southern Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Oh boy ! Did I ever enjoy this meal! On business travel with 3 co-workers who all said "is this a vegan restaurant" (translation: is it all carrots and bean sprouts?) Everyone enjoyed their meal, and I've been officially chosen as restaurant selector for our next adventure. Plenty of food for those of a carnivorous nature, but everyone on this... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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106 reviews 106 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I had dinner with a group at Busboys and Poets on Friday night, which is my favorite new place, hands down, across the country! Isn't the name in and of itself great? Inside is a fair trade boutique, a bar on the top floor once you walk up a spiral staircase, overlooking a spacious first floor with a center bar... More

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Annecy, France
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I really loved this place. It's a pity we didn't dicover it earlier, as it was right next to our apartment hotel. I had never eaten a real vegan dish (at least a one declared as that) before, as this is quite unusal in Europe. I once took the the tofu crisp rolls as entrée and the vegan nachos as... More

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North Adams, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013 via mobile

Visited DC a few weeks back to see a friend! She suggested here bc of my Celiac disease. Wow this place was great! Veryidern and hip great looking place! And they are really for ppl with gf allergies and vegan but also have a great menu for anyone!! The menu tells you right on it what's GF! My meal was... More

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