COFFEE ☕ï¸
Coffee
$4.25
Regular coffee - smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark Roast. Decaf coffee - spice - like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & amp;raisins;medium body with a smooth finish.Dark roast
Iced Coffee
$4.25
Americano
$4.50
Big Daddy
$6.00
Cafe Au Lait
$4.25
Cafe Medici
$4.50
Cappuccino
$4.50
Cortado
$4.00
Espresso
$3.50
Regular - low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.
Macchiato
$4.50
Hot Chocolate
$4.50
Milk/Syrup Shot
$0.60
Red Eye (Coffee + 1 Espresso Shot)
$5.50
Black Eye (Coffee + 2 Espresso Shots)
$6.50
State 51 - 12oz. Regular Whole Coffee Bean
$18.00
Smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark roast.
Democracy - 12oz. Decaf Whole Coffee Bean
$18.00
Spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast
Renaissance - 12oz. Espresso Whole Coffee Bean
18.00
Low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.
$NITRO BREW
Nitro Cold Brew
7.00
16oz. of crafted blend of coffees from Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bolivia, and Mexico
$LATTE ☕ï¸
Blue Matcha Latte
$6.00
Butterfly pea powder, lavender syrup and choice of milk. Choice of hot or cold. What is Butterfly Pea Powder ? Butterfly pea flower tea, is a caffeine - free herbal tea, or tisane, beverage made from a decoction or infusion of the flower petals or even whole flower of the Clitoria ternatea plant.
Chai Latte
$6.00
Dirty Chai Latte
$6.00
Hot Cider
$4.50
Latte
$4.50
Matcha Latte (Tea)
$6.00
Mocha Latte
$6.00
Pumpkin Spice Latte
$6.00
Sweet Spice Latte
$6.00
Thin Mint Latte
6.00
$HOT TEA ðŸµ
Jade Cloud (Green)
$3.75
Jasmine (Green)
$3.75
Turmeric Ginger (Herbal)
$3.75
Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal)
$3.75
English Bfast (Black)
$3.75
Earl Grey (Black)
$3.75
Pacific Peppermint (Herbal)
$3.75
Chamomile Medley (Herbal)
$3.75
Extra Tea Bag
2.00
$SODA+ 🥛
Stubborn Cola
$3.50
Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola
$3.50
Sierra Mist
$3.50
Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola
$3.50
Stubborn Orange Hibiscus Soda
$3.50
Stubborn Root Beer
$3.50
Schweppes Ginger Ale
$3.50
Club Soda
$3.50
Lemonade
$3.50
Lem/Pom
$3.50
Iced Tea
$3.50
Ginger Beer
$4.00
Tonic Water
$3.50
Arnold Palmer
$3.50
Arnold Palmer Refill
$3.50
Shirley Temple
$4.00
Shirley Temple Refill
$4.00
Draft Kombucha (non-alcholic)
$6.00
Mountain Valley Still Water
$4.50
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water
$4.50
Milk
JUICE ðŸ‹
Orange Juice (SM)
$4.00
No refills
Orange Juice (LG)
$6.00
No refills
Apple Juice (SM)
$4.00
Apple Juice (LG)
$6.00
Carrot Juice (SM)
$4.00
Carrot Juice (LG)
$6.00
Cranberry Juice (SM)
$4.00
Cranberry Juice (LG)
$6.00
Pineapple Juice (SM)
$4.00
Pineapple Juice (LG)
$6.00
Pomegranate Juice (SM)
$4.00
Pomegranate Juice (LG)
$6.00
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice (SM)
$4.00
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice (LG)
6.00
$HALF OFF BURGER MONDAY
Vegan Burger
$7.50
Black bean patty, arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Gluten.
Turkey Burger
$7.50
Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Patty cannot be modified. Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.
Mediterranean Lamb Burger
$8.50
Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread served with your choice of side. The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.
Busboys Burger
$7.00
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$8.50
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
Egg & Cheddar Burger
8.50
Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. No egg substitutions. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
$PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST 🥞
Served with fruit garnish and 100% pure local Maple SyrupBusboys and Poets French Toast
$13.00
Challah bread, milk, cinnamon/egg mix, powdered sugar, local maple syrup. Garnished with fresh fruit (Vegetarian).
Pancakes
$13.00
Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).
Single Pancake
5.00
Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.
$OMELETTES/EGGS/"EGGS" ðŸ³
choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad, home fries, plain grits, cheddar jalapeno grits + 2, cup of soup(+2) Substitute egg white scramble + 2Western Omelette
$16.00
3 organic, free-range eggs, mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, ham and a choice of side.
Oaxaca Omelette
$16.00
3 organic, free-range eggs, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo with your choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Tomato, Onion.
Chicken Omelette
$16.00
3 organic free-range eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, goat cheese and a choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy
Three Eggs Meal
$11.00
Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with a choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Three Eggs w/ Meat
$14.00
Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with choice of side and meat. Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Chicken Chorizo and Egg Wrap
$16.00
Scrambled, organic, free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, tomato, onion, green pepper, monterey jack/cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, flour tortilla. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Onions.
Vegan "Egg" Scramble
$15.00
Tofu scrambled with cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, onions, vegan sausage and tomato. Served with wheat toast and choice of side.
Vegan "Egg" Wrap
$15.00
Tofu, onion, mushroom, tomato, spinach, cauliflower, vegan sausage, and vegan cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with a side of pico de gallo. Possible Allergies: Onion.
Build-Your-Own Omelette
16.00
Begin with organic, free-range eggs and add other ingredients.
$BENEDICTS ðŸ³
choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad, home fries, plain grits Cheddar jalapeno grits + 2, or a cup of soup(+2) Substitute egg white scramble + 2Florentine Benedict
$15.00
Two poached organic, free-range eggs, braised spinach/roasted red peppers, shallots, hollandaise, paprika, English muffin (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten, Onions.
Classic Benedict
$16.00
Two poached organic, free-range eggs, shoulder (pork) bacon, hollandaise, paprika, English muffin. Served with home fries. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
18.00
Two poached organic, free-range eggs, avocado, hollandaise sauce, English muffin. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
$BAGEL & MUFFIN 🥖
Egg & Cheddar Bagel
$9.00
Plain bagel with 2 eggs scrambled, cheddar cheese and a choice of side.
Bagel w/ Lox
$16.00
Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh capers.
Bagel
$3.00
Bagel & Cream Cheese
4.00
Whole wheat bagel with Cream cheese
$BRUNCH SPECIALS ðŸ
choice of: French fries, sweet potato fries, fruit, side house salad, side caesar salad, home fries, plain grits, cheddar jalapeno grits + 2, cup of soup(+2) Substitute egg white scramble + 2Sweet Potato Hash
$14.00
Roasted sweet potato, kale, onions, poached organic free-range egg, brown rice served in a hot skillet (for dine-in service). Remove the egg and this dish becomes vegan. Possible Allergies: Onions
Chicken Chorizo Hash
$16.00
Two organic, sunny-side-up eggs, chicken chorizo, mixed peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions. Possible Allergies: Onions
Mekhleme
16.00
(Iraqi corned beef hash). Organic over-easy eggs, ground beef, tomato, cilantro, onions, green peppers,red peppers and potatoes.
$BRUNCH SIDES ðŸ“
Brunch Sides are available from open - 3pmSide Brunch Meat
$5.00
Side Eggs
$6.00
Organic, free-range scrambled eggs (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).
Fruit Bowl (LG)
$6.00
Vegan
Side Fruit Cup (SM)
$3.00
Side Grits
$5.00
Side Hollandaise Sauce
$3.00
Side Home Fries
$5.00
Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
$5.00
Side of Lox
$8.00
Side Toast
$3.00
Single Pancake
5.00
Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.
$SMALL PLATES ðŸ—
Brussels Sprouts
$10.00
Brussels sprouts, shallots, agave vinaigrette (V+G). Allergies: Shallots
Cauliflower Bites
$10.00
Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
Nachos
$15.00
Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas. Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato
Hummus and Pita
$9.00
Chickpeas, kalamata olives, olive oil, tahini, paprika, pita bread (Vegan). Substitute carrots / celery for the pita bread to make Gluten - Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, sesame, garlic, gluten.
Shrimp Crab Fritter
$12.00
Risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, roasted tomato coulis sauce. Fritters: Crab, Shrimp, Parmesan cheese, Onion seasoning. Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, tomato.
Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites
$9.00
soy, veggies, Korean barbeque sauce (Vegan),
Vegan Nachos
$15.00
Yellow corn chips, black beans, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly) Cheese sauce ingredients: Filtered water, Creamy Original Chao Slices[coconut oil, modified potato starch, fermented chao tofu(soybeans, sesame oil, calcium sulfate), sea salt, natural flavor, olive extract, beta carotene], nutritional yeast, modified corn starch, hot sauce(distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), spices. Possible Allergies: Coconut, Soy, Onion, Nut
Wings Inferno
Choice of half or one dozen chicken wings (flats/drums), inferno sauce (hot sauce/BBQ sauce), carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing (Gluten-Free Friendly). This chicken is not halal temporarily. Possible Allergies: Garlic, Onion, Seafood(due to fryer).
NEW Firecracker Shrimp
13.00
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
$SOUPS ðŸœ
Bowl of Beef Chili
$9.00
Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, kidney beans, green peppers, cheese, sour cream, yellow corn tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.
Cup of Chicken and Wild Rice
$5.00
Chicken, wild rice, onion, carrot, celery, cilantro (GFF when served without crackers).
Bowl of Chicken and Wild Rice
$8.00
Cup of Harira Soup
$5.00
8 ounce cup of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).
Bowl of Harira Soup
$8.00
10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).
Cup of Tomato Soup
$5.00
8 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
Bowl of Tomato Soup
7.00
10 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
$ENTREES ðŸ—
Fried Catfish
$22.00
10oz fried catfish fillet served with capers, collard greens, jalapeño cheese grits, and tomato coulis sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic. Coated in cornmeal.
Blackened Salmon
$24.00
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy(butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm - raised in Fairy Island Scotland.One of our most popular dishes.Can be made without the sauce to be dairy - free.
Crab Cakes (Market Price)
$34.00
2 crab cakes, broccolini, remoulade sauce. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood(crab), Shellfish(crab), Onion. Can be served without sauce to be dairy - free.
Shrimp & Grits
$26.00
5 tail on shrimp, tomatoes, roasted corn, asparagus, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce and crab grits. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Onion(shallots) Garlic.
Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta
$24.00
Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots.Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy(cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions(shallots), Garlic, Mushroom.
Vegan Lovers Pasta
$18.00
Penne pasta, vegan Italian "sausage," asparagus, mushrooms, red curry coconut cream sauce, garlic bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Tomato, Mushroom, Garlic, dairy.
NEW Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
$17.00
Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, romesco vinaigrette (Vegan).
Red Curry Risotto
$18.00
Risotto, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, green peas, vegan cheese (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Soy
Beans and Wild Rice
$13.00
Black beans, wild rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo. (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly) Can be made without guacamole, pico de gallo, beans or wild rice. Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato
Fried Chicken
$22.00
2 pieces of 6 oz crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, herb-mushroom sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Chicken is halal, cage - free, antibiotic - free and veggie - fed.Crust is buttermilk and cornmeal. Possible Allergies: Dairy(cream sauce and mashed potatoes), Onions(shallots), Garlic.
Vegan "Beef" Stir-fry
18.00
Vegan Beef (wheat and soy protein), asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, Jasmine rice and garlic teriyaki sauce.
$SALADS 🥗
Grilled Chicken +6 | Blackened Chicken +7 | Steak + 12 | Shrimp +8 | Blackened Shrimp + 9 | Grilled Salmon + 11 | Blackened Salmon + 12 | Vegan & amp;quot;Tuna & amp;quot;Scoop + 5 | Bacon + 4 | served with vegan herb bread upon requestBusboys House Salad
$8.00
Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
NEW Quinoa Kale Salad
$14.00
Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut
Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00
Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion
Steak & Asparagus Salad
$22.00
Sirloin steak, baby kale, fingerling potato, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onions
Cobb Salad
$17.00
Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, roasted corn, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. (Gluten-Free Friendly).
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies). Possible Allergies: Dairy.
Spinach and Fruit Salad
$15.00
Baby spinach, mango, blueberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, ginger vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy(goat cheese), Nuts(almonds), Onion.
Falafel Salad
14.00
Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet Potato, cucumber, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
$SANDWICHES/HOT PANINIS ðŸž
Tempeh Panini
$15.00
Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich
$13.00
Scoop of vegan tuna (chickpeas, relish, nori, onion, celery, carrots, vegan mayo), lettuce, tomato, toasted bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, Onion, Gluten.
Falafel Wrap
$13.00
6 falafel balls, lettuce, pickled radish, hummus spread, tahini sauce, cucumber relish, tomatoes, onions, pita bread .(Tahini sauce is sesame seed paste and is in the falafel balls as well). Possible Allergies: Sesame, Garlic, Chickpeas.
Avocado Panini
$15.00
Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich
$15.00
Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).
Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich
$15.00
Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).
Roasted Vegetable Panini
$15.00
Roasted red pepper, eggplant, portobello mushroom, red onions, arugula, vegan pesto, goat cheese, ciabatta bread (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Onion, Dairy, Gluten
Grilled Cheese Panini
$12.00
Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
Crab Cake Sandwich
$21.00
Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, Old Bay tartar sauce (on side), brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.
Chicken Panini
$16.00
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy(cheese), Tomato, Onion.Chicken is cage - free, veg - fed and halal.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Cage-free, veg-fed fried chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, serrano pepper aioli, brioche bun.
Cubano Panini
16.00
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.
$BURGERS ðŸ”
Busboys Burger
$14.00
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$17.00
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
Egg & Cheddar Burger
$17.00
Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. No egg substitutions. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
Mediterranean Lamb Burger
$17.00
Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, pita bread served with your choice of side. The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.
Turkey Burger
$15.00
Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Patty cannot be modified. Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.
Vegan Burger
15.00
Black beans (contains soy), chickpeas, mixed peppers, rice, oats, arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo, on a brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan) Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy
$SIDES ðŸŸ
Fruit Bowl (LG)
$6.00
Fruit Cup (SM)
$3.00
Side Caesar Salad
$5.00
Side Collard Greens
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Crab Grits
$8.00
Gluten Free Friendly
Side French Fries
$5.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side House Salad
$5.00
Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
$5.00
Side Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly
Side Sautéed Spinach
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Sweet Potato Fries
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Wild Rice
5.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
$KIDS MENU 👶ðŸ½
Kid's Penne Pasta
$8.00
penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)
Kid's Grilled Cheese
$8.00
grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)
Kid's Chicken Tenders
8.00
Grilled chicken breast with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink. (Gluten-Free Friendly).
$SMALL PLATES ðŸ—
Brussels Sprouts
$10.00
Brussels sprouts, shallots, agave vinaigrette (V+G). Allergies: Shallots
Cauliflower Bites
$10.00
Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
Hummus and Pita
$9.00
Chickpeas, kalamata olives, olive oil, tahini, paprika, pita bread (Vegan). Substitute carrots / celery for the pita bread to make Gluten - Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, sesame, garlic, gluten.
Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites
$9.00
soy, veggies, Korean barbeque sauce (Vegan),
Vegan Nachos
$15.00
blue corn chips, black beans, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly) Cheese sauce ingredients: Filtered water, Creamy Original Chao Slices[coconut oil, modified potato starch, fermented chao tofu(soybeans, sesame oil, calcium sulfate), sea salt, natural flavor, olive extract, beta carotene], nutritional yeast, modified corn starch, hot sauce(distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), spices. Possible Allergies: Coconut, Soy, Onion, Nut
Nachos
$15.00
Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas. Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato
Wings Inferno
Choice of half or one dozen chicken wings (flats/drums), inferno sauce (hot sauce/BBQ sauce), carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing (Gluten-Free Friendly). This chicken is not halal temporarily. Possible Allergies: Garlic, Onion, Seafood(due to fryer).
Shrimp Crab Fritter
$12.00
Risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, roasted tomato coulis sauce. Fritters: Crab, Shrimp, Parmesan cheese, Onion seasoning. Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, tomato.
NEW Firecracker Shrimp
13.00
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion
$SALADS 🥬
Busboys House Salad
$8.00
Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
Falafel Salad
$14.00
Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet Potato, cucumber, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).
NEW Quinoa Kale Salad
$14.00
Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut
Spinach and Fruit Salad
$15.00
Baby spinach, mango, blueberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, ginger vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy(goat cheese), Nuts(almonds), Onion.
Roasted Beet Salad
$15.00
Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion
Cobb Salad
$17.00
Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, roasted corn, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. (Gluten-Free Friendly).
Steak & Asparagus Salad
$22.00
Sirloin steak, baby kale, fingerling potato, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly) Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onions
Caesar Salad
10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies). Possible Allergies: Dairy.
$SOUPS ðŸœ
Bowl of Harira Soup
$8.00
10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).
Cup of Harira Soup
$5.00
8 ounce cup of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).
Bowl of Tomato Soup
$7.00
10 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
Cup of Tomato Soup
$5.00
8 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Onions.
Bowl of Chicken and Wild Rice
$8.00
Cup of Chicken and Wild Rice
$5.00
Chicken, wild rice, onion, carrot, celery, cilantro (GFF when served without crackers).
Bowl of Beef Chili
9.00
Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, kidney beans, green peppers, cheese, sour cream, yellow corn tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.
$SANDWICHES ðŸž
Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich
$13.00
Scoop of vegan tuna (chickpeas, relish, nori, onion, celery, carrots, vegan mayo), lettuce, tomato, toasted bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, Onion, Gluten.
Falafel Wrap
$13.00
6 falafel balls, lettuce, pickled radish, hummus spread, tahini sauce, cucumber relish, tomatoes, onions, pita bread .(Tahini sauce is sesame seed paste and is in the falafel balls as well). Possible Allergies: Sesame, Garlic, Chickpeas.
Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich
$15.00
Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).
Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich
$15.00
Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).
Crab Cake Sandwich
$21.00
Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, Old Bay tartar sauce (on side), brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
15.00
Cage-free, veg-fed fried chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, serrano pepper aioli, brioche bun.
$PANINIS ðŸž
Tempeh Panini
$15.00
Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Avocado Panini
$15.00
Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.
Roasted Vegetable Panini
$15.00
Roasted red pepper, eggplant, portobello mushroom, red onions, arugula, vegan pesto, goat cheese, ciabatta bread (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Onion, Dairy, Gluten
Grilled Cheese Panini
$12.00
Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
Chicken Panini
$16.00
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy(cheese), Tomato, Onion.Chicken is cage - free, veg - fed and halal.
Cubano Panini
16.00
Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.
$BURGERS ðŸ”
Busboys Burger
$14.00
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
$17.00
Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.
Egg & Cheddar Burger
$17.00
Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. No egg substitutions. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.
Mediterranean Lamb Burger
$17.00
Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, pita bread served with your choice of side. The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.
Turkey Burger
$15.00
Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Patty cannot be modified. Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.
Vegan Burger
15.00
Black beans (contains soy), chickpeas, mixed peppers, rice, oats, arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo, on a brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan) Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy
$ENTREES ðŸ—
Asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, garlic teriyaki sauce, Jasmin riceFried Catfish
$22.00
10oz fried catfish fillet served with capers, collard greens, jalapeño cheese grits, and tomato coulis sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic. Coated in cornmeal.
Blackened Salmon
$24.00
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy(butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm - raised in Fairy Island Scotland.One of our most popular dishes.Can be made without the sauce to be dairy - free.
Shrimp & Grits
$26.00
5 tail on shrimp, tomatoes, roasted corn, asparagus, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce and crab grits. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Onion(shallots) Garlic.
Crab Cakes (Market Price)
$34.00
2 crab cakes, broccolini, remoulade sauce. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood(crab), Shellfish(crab), Onion. Can be served without sauce to be dairy - free.
Fried Chicken
$22.00
2 pieces of 6 oz crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, herb-mushroom sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly). Chicken is halal, cage - free, antibiotic - free and veggie - fed.Crust is buttermilk and cornmeal. Possible Allergies: Dairy(cream sauce and mashed potatoes), Onions(shallots), Garlic.
Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta
$24.00
Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots.Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy(cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions(shallots), Garlic, Mushroom.
Vegan Lovers Pasta
$18.00
Penne pasta, vegan Italian "sausage," asparagus, mushrooms, red curry coconut cream sauce, garlic bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Tomato, Mushroom, Garlic, dairy.
NEW Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
$17.00
Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, romesco vinaigrette (Vegan).
Red Curry Risotto
$18.00
Risotto, shiitake and cremini mushrooms, green peas, vegan cheese (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly). Possible Allergies: Soy
Beans and Wild Rice
$13.00
Black beans, wild rice, guacamole, and pico de gallo. (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly) Can be made without guacamole, pico de gallo, beans or wild rice. Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato
Vegan "Beef" Stir-fry
18.00
Vegan Beef (wheat and soy protein), asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, Jasmine rice and garlic teriyaki sauce.
$KIDS MENU 😀
Kid's Penne Pasta
$8.00
penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)
Kid's Grilled Cheese
$8.00
grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)
Kid's Chicken Tenders
8.00
Grilled chicken breast with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink. (Gluten-Free Friendly).
$SIDES ðŸŸ
Side Sweet Potato Fries
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Sautéed Spinach
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Fruit Bowl (LG)
$6.00
Vegan
Side Collard Greens
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Wild Rice
$5.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Crab Grits
$8.00
Gluten Free Friendly
Side Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
Gluten Free Friendly
Side French Fries
$5.00
Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan
Side Caesar Salad
$5.00
Side House Salad
$5.00
Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits
5.00
$COCKTAILS TO-GO
Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.A Fresh Start (16oz. Jar)
$15.00
Golden road mango cart, dessert pear, fresh squeezed orange juice Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
A Poet's Mojito (16oz. Jar)
$18.00
White Rum, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedges, Orange Slice, Agave, and Soda Water. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Bloody Mary (16oz. Jar)
$14.00
Vodka, tomatoes, lime juice, horseradish, black pepper, celery seed. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Busboys Sangria (16oz. Jar)
$18.00
Red wine, white wine, peach schnapps, passion fruit rum, brandy, bourbon, splash of soda water. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
DC Tap Water (16oz. Jar)
$18.00
Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Black Razz, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice, Margarita mix. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Kentucky Mule (16oz. Jar)
$14.00
Bourbon, fresh lime juice, ginger beer. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Margarita (16oz. Jar)
$14.00
Tequila, triple sec, orange juice, margarita mix. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Michelada (16oz. Jar)
$15.00
Stella Artois lager, lime juice, bloody Mary mix, tajin Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Mimosa (16oz. Jar)
14.00
Freshly squeezed orange juice, sparkling wine. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$BOTTLE BEER TO-GO
Heineken 0.0 - Non Alcoholic Beer
$4.00
Served in a glass bottle. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Bold Rock Cider
$6.00
Served in a glass bottle. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Troëgs Seasonal
7.00
Served in a glass bottle or can. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$DRAFT BEER TO-GO
DC Brau - Joint Resolution Hazy IPA
$6.00
Guinness - NITRO Stout
$5.00
Stella Artois
$6.00
Golden Road - Mango Cart Wheat Ale
$6.00
Unity Vibration - Bourbon Peach Kombucha Beer
$7.00
3 Floyds - Zombie Dust Pale Ale
$7.00
Rar - Nanticoke IPA
$7.00
Oliver's - BMore Oatmeal Stout (NITRO)
$6.00
Evolution - Lot #3 IPA
$5.00
Kona - Big Wave Golden Ale
$5.00
Sierra Nevada - HLT IPA
$5.00
Captain Lawrence - Citra Dream IPA
$5.00
Guinness - Blonde Lager
5.00
$RED WINE TO-GO
Pinot Noir BTL (750mL)
$30.00
Winery: Sean Minor Region: California Sustainable Tasting notes: Dark cherry, strawberry, violets, sweet oak. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Malbec BTL (750mL)
$25.00
Winery: High Note Region: Argentina Vegan, Sustainable. Tasting notes: Notes of cinnamon, rose petal, cherry, cranberry.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon BTL (750mL)
$40.00
Winery: Ancient Peak Region: Paso Roble, California Sustainable. Tasting notes: Ripe blackberry, plum, and hints of cinnamon and tarragon.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
Red Blend BTL (750mL)
$35.00
Winery: A.A Badenhorst Region: South Africa Sustainable Blend: Shiraz, Cinsault and Grenache. Tasting notes: Ripe red fruit, peppery, black cherry. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Zinfandel BLT (750ml)
25.00
Winery: Tortoise Creek Region: Lodi, California Sustainable. Tasting notes: Cherry bouquet, black currant, hints of vanilla, plum.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$WHITE WINE TO-GO
Pinot Grigio BTL (750mL)
$25.00
Winery: Zenato Region: Veneto, Italy Sustainable Tasting notes: White peach, green apple.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Sauvignon Blanc BTL (750mL)
$30.00
Winery: Fault Line Region: New Zealand Vegan and Sustainable Tasting notes: Sweet honeysuckle, tropical fruit, pear.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Riesling BTL (750mL)
$30.00
Winery: Heinz Eifel Region: Germany Vegan and Sustainable Tasting notes: Apricot, spices, hints of citrus, and a touch of sweetness.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Rosé BTL (750mL)
$35.00
Winery: Finca Wölffer Region: Mendoza, Argentina Vegan and Sustainable Blend: Malbec, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Torrontes and Pinot Gris Tasting notes: Ripe berry, crisp rose, peach, sun - dried grass.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Chardonnay BTL (750mL)
30.00
Winery: Hahn Family Region: California Sustainable, Vegan Tasting notes: Tropical fruit, creamy toasty oak, pineapple.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
$SPARKLING WINE TO-GO
Cava BTL (750mL)
$25.00
Winery: Mas Fi Region: Spain Vintage: N / A Sustainable Tasting notes: Apple, citrus, papaya, and thyme.Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Prosecco BTL (750ml)
$30.00
Winery: Zardetto Region: Italy Vintage: N / A Vegan and Organic. Tasting notes: Apricot, green apple, white flowers, citrus notes. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase.
Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc (750ml)
35.00
Winery: Steenberg Region: Western Cape, South Africa Sustainable Tasting notes: Honeysuckle, apricot, tangerine, red berries. Must be ordered with prepared food and 21 or older to purchase
$HOLD THE BOOZE TO-GO
Feeling Adventurous
$6.00
Passion fruit, guava, pineapple juice, and coconut milk.
Self-care is the Best Care
$6.00
Hibiscus, lime, pineapple juice, mint leaves, soda water.
Wild Bay Kombucha (non-alcholic)
$6.00
Wild Bay Kombucha - Organic and kosher.
Revitalizer
6.00
Carrot juice, apple juice, ginger puree, lemon juice
$DESSERT
Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
$8.00
Warm, housemade mini apple pie, vanilla ice cream. Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.
Mini Key Lime Pie
$8.00
(Homemade)
Mini Pecan Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream
$8.00
(Vegetarian).
Chocolate Layer Cake
$8.00
Carrot Cake
$8.00
(Vegetarian).
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$8.00
White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding
$8.00
Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)
Coconut Ice Cream Bowl
$6.00
2 scoops
Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl
$6.00
2 scoops
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
$8.00
Ask your server for today's selection
Raspberry Sorbet Bowl
6.00
2 scoops
$BOOKS 📔
For Busboys audiobooks, please go to: http://libro.fm/busboysandpoetsA Library by Nikki Giovanni
$18.99
In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of libraries as places for imagination, exploration, and escape.
Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones
$16.95
In haunted poems glinting with laughter, Saeed Jones explores the public and private betrayals of life as we know it. With verve, wit, and elegant craft, Jones strips away American artifice in order to reveal the intimate grief of a mourning son and the collective grief bearing down on all of us.
Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy
$26.95
Original and expansive, Asian American Histories of the United States is a nearly 200-year history of Asian migration, labor, and community formation in the US. The book features the lived experiences and diverse voices of immigrants, refugees, US-born Asian Americans, multiracial Americans, and workers from industries spanning agriculture to healthcare.
Choice Words: Writers on Abortion by Annie Finch
$19.95
Choice Words collects essential voices that renew our courage in the struggle to defend reproductive rights. Twenty years in the making, the book spans continents and centuries. This collection magnifies the voices of people reclaiming the sole authorship of their abortion experiences. These essays, poems, and prose are a testament to the profound political power of defying shame.
Dream with the Latinitas (Bilingual) by Juliet Menendez
$8.99
Discover how twenty-two influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over Latin America and across the United States, Juliet Menéndez explores the first small steps that set the Latinitas off on their journeys. With gorgeous, hand-painted illustrations, Menéndez shines a spotlight on the power of childhood dreams.
Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
$17.00
An intoxicating and sparkling new romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Set against a lush backdrop of Napa Valley wine country, nothing goes to your head as fast as a taste of love—even if it means changing all your plans.
Freedom Dreams: 20th Anniversary Edition by Robin D. G. Kelley
$19.95
First published in 2002, Freedom Dreams is a staple in the study of the Black radical tradition. Unearthing the thrilling history of grassroots movements and renegade intellectuals and artists, Kelley recovers the dreams of the future worlds Black radicals struggled to achieve.
Goodnight, Little Bookstore by Amy Cherrix
$17.99
Part lullaby, part love song, this perfectly pitched bedtime book gives a nod to its classic predecessors as it champions the vibrant independent spirit of local bookstores.
Journal of Radical Permission by adrienne maree brown & Sonya Renee Taylor
$16.95
Written by the authors of The Body is Not an Apology and Emergent Strategy, this twelve-week journal combines 10 tools from their books to help readers embrace self-love. Each week includes four prompts, blank space for writing, and words of wisdom from the authors.
Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager
$17.99
Kind Like Marsha celebrates inspirational LGBTQ+ people throughout history. With a focus on a positive personality attribute of each of the historical figures, young readers will be encouraged to be brave like the Ugandan activist fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and to be kind like Marsha P. Johnson who took care of her trans community.
Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid
$27.00
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Exit West, a story of love, loss, and rediscovery in a time of unsettling change. The Last White Man powerfully uplifts our capacity for empathy and the transcendence over bigotry, fear, and anger it can achieve.
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
$18.99
Faustian bargain meets space opera in this delightful, queer, genre-bending novel of three vastly different women. Bombarded by catastrophe, misunderstanding, and fate, each has come to San Gabriel Valley, just outside of Los Angeles, to escape their fates, find their voices, and save the universe.
Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston
$19.99
From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by the bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi. Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom and is gorgeously illustrated by Loveis Wise.
Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
$17.99
ELLIE'S PICK: A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. Set in 1925 Washington, D.C. and populated by the real-life legends of Black Broadway, The Monsters We Defy is a Busboys and Poets favorite.
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson
$27.99
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s New York City, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.
Not a "Nation of Immigrants" by Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz
$17.95
Whether in political debates or discussions about immigration around the kitchen table, many Americans, regardless of party affiliation, will say proudly that we are a nation of immigrants. In this bold new book, historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz asserts this ideology is harmful and dishonest because it serves to mask and diminish the US’s history of settler colonialism, genocide, white supremacy, slavery, and structural inequality, all of which we still grapple with today.
Ours by Ruth Forman
$8.99
From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, and Bloom comes a board book that joyfully celebrates skin tone self-love with a mirror for little ones.
Patriarchy Blues by Frederick Joseph
$17.99
In this personal and poignant collection, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Friend examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man. Written in Joseph’s unique voice, with an intelligence and raw honesty that demonstrates both his vulnerability and compassion, Patriarchy Blues forces us to consider the joys, pains, and destructive nature of manhood and the stereotypes it engenders.
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
$27.99
The author of Queenie returns with another witty and insightful novel about the power of family—even when they seem like strangers. An aspiring lifestyle influencer struggling with loneliness and a terrible boyfriend is reunited with her half siblings and absent father after a dramatic event.
Refusing Compulsory Sexuality by Sherronda J. Brown
$17.95
NATHAN'S PICK: A Black queer feminist exploration of asexuality--and an incisive interrogation of the sex-obsessed culture that invisibilizes and ignores asexual and A-spec identity, Refusing Compulsory Sexuality is smart, timely, and an essential read for asexuals, aromantics, queer readers, and anyone looking to better understand sexual politics in America.
Skin Again by bell hooks
$7.99
From legendary author and critic bell hooks and multi-Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka comes a way to talk about race and identity that will appeal to parents of the youngest readers—in board book edition.
Solito by Javier Zamora
$28.00
A young poet tells the unforgettable story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine. A memoir as gripping as it is moving, Solito not only provides an immediate and intimate account of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments.
Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books, and Questions that Grew Me Up by Remica Bingham-Risher
$27.95
Acclaimed poet and essayist Remica Bingham-Risher interweaves personal essays and interviews she conducted over a decade with 10 distinguished Black poets, such as Lucille Clifton, Sonia Sanchez, and Patricia Smith, to explore the impact of identity, joy, love, and history on the artistic process. Each essay is thematically inspired, centered on one of her interviews, and uses quotes drawn from her talks to showcase their philosophies.
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
$18.00
A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading with murderous attention, must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that occurs in Minneapolis during a year of grief, astonishment, isolation, and furious reckoning.
The Transgender Issue: Trans Justice is Justice for All by Shon Faye
$24.95
In this brilliant introduction to trans politics, journalist and activist Shon Faye gives an incisive overview of systemic transphobia and argues that the struggle for trans rights is necessary to any struggle for social justice.
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Laura Warrell
$27.00
A Palestinian activist jailed at sixteen after a confrontation with Israeli soldiers shines a light on the daily struggles of life under occupation in this moving, deeply personal memoir. An essential addition to a complicated conversation, They Called Me a Lioness lets each of us see what is at stake for the people who live in the West Bank.
Unbound by Tarana Burke
$17.99
From the founder and activist behind the largest movement of the 20th and 21st century, Tarana Burke shares her never before revealed life story of how she first came to say 'me too' and launch one of the largest cultural events in American history.
Virology by Joseph Osmundson
$16.95
A leading microbiologist tackles the scientific and sociopolitical impact of viruses in eleven striking essays. This dazzling multidisciplinary collection offers novel insights on illness, sex, and collective responsibility. Virology is a critical warning, a necessary reflection, and a call for a better future.
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride & Jo Piazza
$17.00
Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event--a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives.
Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Memoir by Alice Wong
17.00
In Chinese culture, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence, passion, ambition, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong. This groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist's journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for disability justice, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project.
$SWAG 🔖
Busboys and Poets Mug
$15.00
Busboys Books Enamel Pin
$8.00
Busboys Hat
$22.00
Embroidered grey baseball cap with white Busboys and Poets logo - 100 % bio - washed twill - Low - profile, 6 panel hat with pre - curved visor - Adjustable self - fabric back with buckle closure
Resist Hat
$22.00
Resist Beanie
$17.00
Ready made for fall and winter, this resist beanie will keep your conscious head warm
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
$15.99
17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle
State 51 - 12oz. Regular Whole Coffee Bean
$18.00
Smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark roast.
Democracy - 12oz. Decaf Whole Coffee Bean
$18.00
Spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast
Renaissance - 12oz. Espresso Whole Coffee Bean
$18.00
Low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.
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