Busboys & Poets American

Busboys & Poets Menu

(202) 387-7638
2021 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
$$$$$

Starters


Mezze
$12.00
Hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush with pita bread. Vegan
Baba Ganoush
$8.00
Roasted eggplant dip, pomegranate reduction, tahini sauce, pita bread. Vegan
Tabbouleh
$7.00
Quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice.Vegan. Gluten free
Shrimp Cake
$12.00
Shrimp grit cake, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, cajun cream sauce. Gluten free
Vegan Beef Sliders
$12.00
Grilled onions, vegan chipotle mayo, garnished with sweet potato chips. Vegan
Lamb Sliders
$12.00
Grilled onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, garnished with sweet potato chips
Sweet Potato Hash
$10.00
Roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice. Gluten free
Vegan Quesadilla
$9.00
Peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, daiya cheese, pico de gallo. Vegan
Chicken Quesadilla
$10.00
Mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Nachos
$10.00
Blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapenos, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo. Add beef chili $3.00 or diced grilled chicken $3.00
Vegan Nachos
$9.00
Yellow corn chips, guacamole, daiya cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa. Vegan
Coconut Tofu Bites
$8.00
Served with plum-red pepper sauce. Vegan
Wings Inferno
$9.00
8 wings with blue cheese
Hummus
$7.00
Housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread. Vegan
Shrimp & Crab Fritters
$10.00
Risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce
Egyptian Foole Dip
8.00
Warm fava bean dip, jalapenos, tomatoes with pita bread. Vegan

$Salads

Add: Chicken $5.00, sea bass $8.00, steak or shrimp $7.00, shrimp or crab cake $9.00, scoop of chicken salad or vegan tuna $5.00. Served with herb bread
Cauliflower Salad
$11.00
Cauliflower, roasted red peppers, capers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free
Cobb Salad
$13.00
Chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. Gluten free
Falafel Salad
$12.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette. Vegan
Vegan Cobb Salad
$13.00
Arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette. Vegan
Busboys House
$6.00
Baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette. Vegan. Gluten free
Greek Salad
$9.00
Romaine lettuce, feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, feta-lemon dressing. Gluten free
Spinach & Wheatberry Salad
$12.00
Dates, roasted almonds, seasonal fruit, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia, hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$9.00
Chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in caesar dressing. Vegan
Poached Pear Salad
$12.00
Poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette. Gluten free
Steak & Asparagus Salad
$15.00
Flank steak, baby kale, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, gorgonzola, asparagus spears, balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free
Salad Nicoise
16.00
Pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, french beans, eggs, black olives, dijon vinaigrette, herb butter toast. Gluten free

$Soups


Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
$6.00
Cold tomato soup with guacamole and basil. Vegan. Gluten free
Harira Soup
$6.00
Moroccan two bean soup. Vegan. Gluten free
Beef Chili
8.00
Grass-fed ground beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, scallions, blue corn tortilla chips. Gluten free

$Entrees


Mediterranean Pasta
$16.00
Angel hair pasta, asparagus, capers, roasted tomatoes, olives, garlic sauce, garlic bread. Add grilled chicken $5.00, add grilled shrimp $7.00. Vegan
Red Quinoa
$16.00
Red quinoa, asparagus, spinach, red peppers, yellow peppers, roasted tomatoes, shallots, olive oil sauce. Vegan. Gluten free
Vegan "Chicken" Stir Fry
$16.00
Soy chicken, snow peas, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red onions, garlic, brown rice, ginger sesame sauce. Vegan
Pan-Roasted Chicken
$19.00
Pan-roasted half chicken, fingerling potatoes, french beans, herb butter sauce. Gluten free
Catfish
$18.00
Tomatoes, capers, collard greens, corn cake, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free
Blackened Salmon
$21.00
Wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce. Gluten free
Shrimp and Grits
$21.00
Asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, basil grit cake, cajun cream sauce
Fried Chicken
$17.00
Chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, chardonnay cream sauce. Gluten free
Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta
$16.00
Penne pasta, chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, garlic bread
Crab Cakes
$26.00
Creamy crab cakes, grilled asparagus, lobster sauce
Beans and Wild Rice
9.00
Black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo. Add grilled chicken $5.00. Vegan. Gluten free

$Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Cauliflower Sandwich
$12.00
Roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, shredded lettuce, vegan harissa aioli, toasted french baguette. Vegan
Falafel Sandwich
$10.00
Hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita. Vegan
Blackened Royal Sea Bass Sandwich
$16.00
Royal sea bass, lemon-pepper aioli, cucumber relish, brioche bun
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$10.00
Apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread
Crab Cake Sandwich
$16.00
Old bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
$10.00
Harissa aioli, roasted herb tomatoes, lettuce, manchego cheese on black bread
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich
10.00
Chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, french loaf. Vegan

$Burgers

All burgers are served on a brioche bun and come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side house salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger
$14.00
100% grass-fed beef, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun
Egg and Cheddar
$14.00
Fried sunny side up organic egg, lettuce, tomato, onion
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$14.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Mediterranean Lamb Burger
$13.00
Onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread
Turkey Burger
$12.00
Ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche
Vegan Burger
12.00
Homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun. Vegan

$Pizza

All pizzas served with mozzarella cheese. All pizzas can be made gluten-free with the exception of the vegan pizza. Your choice of sauce: Marinara, basil pesto, garlic and olive oil, sun dried tomato. Your choice of crust: Traditional, wheat, gluten free
Tomato Pizza
$12.00
Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
Mediterranean Pizza
$14.00
Olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta
Rustic Pizza
$14.00
Pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, green pepper
Vegan Pizza
$14.00
Daiya cheese, mushroom, onion, red and green peppers, vegan pepperoni. Vegan
Hawaiian Pizza
$12.00
Canadian bacon, pineapple
Chicken Pizza
$14.00
Red onion, mushroom, spinach
Garden Pizza
14.00
Asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese

$Hot Paninis

All paninis come with your choice of: House made kettle chips, seasonal fresh fruit, side hosue salad, fries, sweet potato fries, tabbouleh, cup of soup $1.00
Cubano
$12.00
Pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread
Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini
$10.00
Aged cheddar cheeses, bacon, rustic bread
Avocado Panini
$10.00
Havarti, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread
Tempeh Panini
$12.00
Served with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread. Vegan
Reuben Panini
$13.00
Corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread
Grilled Chicken Panini
$12.00
Served with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta
Grilled Brie Panini
10.00
Served with spinach, caramelized onions and tomato on ciabatta

$Sides


Caesar Salad
$5.00
Sauteed Spinach
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Green Beans
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
House Salad
$5.00
Vegan
Fruit Bowl
$6.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Red Quinoa
$8.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Collard Greens
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Wild Rice
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Crab Grits
$7.00
Gluten free
Mashed Potatoes
$5.00
Gluten free
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
French Fries
5.00
Vegan. Gluten free

$Kids Menu


Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$6.00
Penne Pasta
$6.00
Served with a butter parmesan sauce
Grilled Chicken
6.00
Grilled chicken breast with carrot sticks. Gluten free

$Dessert


Key Lime Pie
$7.00
Mini Cherry Pie
$7.00
Served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Layer Cake
$7.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$7.00
Gluten free
Pecan Pie
$7.00
Served with vanilla ice cream
Mini Apple Pie
$7.00
Served with vanilla ice cream
Carrot Cake
$7.00
Classic Cheesecake
$6.00
Vegan Cheesecake
$7.00
Vegan
Hazelnut Chocolate Cake
$7.00
Gluten free
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$3.00
Vegan
Brownie
$6.00
Vegan
Vegan Parfait
$5.00
Soy yogurt with seasonal fresh fruit. Vegan
Mango Sorbet
$5.00
Vegan. Gluten free
Raspberry Sorbet
5.00
Vegan

$Coffee, Tea & More

Milk options: whole, skim, almond $0.50 extra, soy $0.50 extra
Mint Mug Tea Latte
$4.50
Organic pacific peppermint tea, sugar, steamed milk
R&R Tea Latte
$4.50
Organic chamomile medley tea, sugar, steamed milk
Blueberry Bliss Tea Latte
$4.50
Organic blueberry hibiscus tea, sugar, steamed milk
Busboys and Poets Coffee Blend
$2.75
iced or hot
Latte
$3.75
Lightly steamed milk, espresso
Chai Latte
$3.75
Organic chai and steamed milk
Thin Mint Latte
$4.50
Organic mint syrup, chocolate, steamed milk, espresso
Sweet Spiced Latte
$4.00
Organic caramel syrup, cinnamon, steamed milk, espresso
Big Daddy
$4.50
Steamed milk, two spoonfuls of raw sugar, two shots of espresso
Cafe Medici
$4.00
Chocolate, two shots of espresso, topped with whipped cream and an orange slice
Cappuccino
$3.50
Steamed foamy milk, espresso
Mocha
$4.00
Steamed milk, chocolate, espresso
Hot Chocolate
$3.25
Chocolate with steamed milk
Organic Hot Teas
$3.50
Lem-Pom
$3.00
Lemonade with pomegranate juice
Pomegranate Juice
$4.00-6.00
Carrot Juice
$4.00-6.00
Orange Juice
$4.00-6.00
Fresh house squeezed orange juice
Apple Juice
$3.00-5.00
Pineapple Juice
$3.00-5.00
Sodas
$2.75
Organic Green Mint Iced Tea
$2.75
Unsweetened. Gluten free
Organic Black Lemon Iced Tea
$2.75
Unsweetened

Main Menu


Egg and Cheese Bagel
$9.00
Oatmeal
$6.00
Served with whole milk, dates and roasted walnuts
Two Eggs (Any Style)
$8.00
Served with your choice of home fries, seasonal fruit or grits, served with whole-wheat toast
Two Eggs (Any Style) with Meat
$10.00
Served 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
$11.00
Tortilla wrapped scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and cheese, served with your choice of home fries, seasonal fresh fruit or grits
Vegan Egg Wrap
$11.00
Tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese; served with home fries
Vegan Egg Scramble
$11.00
Tofu scramble with mixed veggies, served with vegan sausage and home fries
Western Omelette
$12.00
Ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
Chicken Omelette
$12.00
Chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
Oaxaca Omelette
$12.00
Black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
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 $1.00 extra
Side of Grits
$3.00
Add cheese $0.50 extra
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl
$6.00
Side of Home Fries
$3.00
Seasoned baked red bliss potatoes with onions and mixed bell peppers. Vegan
Side of Ham
$4.00
Side of Bacon
$4.00
Side of Canadian Bacon
$4.00
Side of Vegan Bacon
$4.00
Vegan
Side of Turkey Sausage
$4.00
Side of Vegan Sausage
$4.00
Vegan
Sweet Potato Pancakes
$10.00
Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add meat $2.00, add eggs $2.00

Main Menu

All salads are served with herb bread. Add chicken or portobello $4.00, mahi mahi fish, steak, or shrimp $6.00, salmon or crab cake $9.00.
Greek Salad
$9.00
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tossed in feta dressing
Vegan Cobb
$12.00
Arugula with crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashew, hemp vinaigrette. Vegan
Spinach & Wheatberry Salad
$12.00
Served with dates, roasted almonds, oranges, dried cranberries, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia and hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette. Vegan
Cobb Salad
$13.00
Chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. Gluten free
Busboys House Salad
$6.00
Served with baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette. Vegan
Falafel Salad
$12.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette. Vegan
Oatmeal
$6.00
Served with whole milk, dates and roasted walnuts
Sweet Potato Pancakes
$10.00
Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add meat $2.00, add egg $2.00
Busboys and Poets French Toast
$10.00
Served with seasonal fresh fruit with two eggs scrambled $12.00, served with two eggs scrambled and choice of meat $14.00
Classic Benedict
$13.00
Two poached eggs with canadian bacon and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits
Florentine Benedict
$12.00
Two poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits
Neptune Benedict
$15.00
Two poached eggs with crab meat and hollandaise and your choice of home fries or grits
Two Eggs Scrambled
$7.00
Served with your choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast
Two Eggs Scrambled with Meat
$10.00
Served 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
Vegan Egg Wrap
$10.00
Tortilla wrapped tofu scramble with mixed veggies, vegan bacon and vegan cheese, served with home fries. Vegan
Vegan Egg Scramble
$10.00
Tofu scramble with mixed veggies; served with vegan sausage and home fries. Vegan
Mekhleme
$11.00
Ground beef, tomato, onions and potatoes, topped with two poached eggs
Western Omelette
$12.00
Organic eggs, ham, onion, mushroom and cheddar, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
Chicken Omelette
$12.00
Organic eggs, chicken, tomato, onion, spinach and feta cheese, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits, egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
Oaxaca Omelette
$12.00
Organic eggs, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole, served with whole-wheat toast and your choice of home fries or grits egg whites substitute $1.50 extra
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. 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
Poached Pear Salad
$10.00
Mixed field greens, caramelized onions and caramelized pecans tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with goat cheese. 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 two bean soup. Vegan. Gluten free
Beef Chili
$8.00
Grass-fed ground beef and beans, topped with cheese, sour cream, served with natural blue corn tortilla chips. Gluten free
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl
$6.00
Organic Granola with Fruit and Yogurt
$6.00
Choose between soy yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit or vanilla greek yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit
Muffin
$3.00
Whole-Wheat Toast
$2.00
Side of Ham
$4.00
Side of Bacon
$4.00
Side of Canadian Bacon
$4.00

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