Busboys and Poets

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"From shrimp and grits to sweet potato hash, nearly every section on the menu of this D.C. classic offers a wide range of gluten-free alternatives, from crispy cauliflower bites to steak and asparagus salad. Find gluten-free menu items clearly labeled online." - Missy Frederick

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"Busboys and Poets is a participating restaurant in D.C.'s overdose prevention program, receiving naloxone kits and educational materials to handle emergency situations related to opioid overdoses." - Tierney Plumb

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"It’s hard not to be taken with Busboys and Poets, particularly if you have an affinity for cozying up with a compelling book and a steaming cup of coffee. Part restaurant, bookstore, and hub for driving social change, the establishment is eclectic and comfortable, outfitted with murals and art depicting activists and progressive movements. The crowd varies, based on time of day, event lineup, and what’s going on in the world when you visit. Weekend mornings can be lively, with folks tucking into a DC favorite brunch." - Adele Chapin

"A Restaurant with a Social Conscience Busboys and Poets is an iconic D.C. fixture, a hybrid bookstore, event venue, and restaurant. If you show up hungry, find a table and take your pick among the extensive Mediterranean-influenced menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and small plates. Several nights a week, Busboys and Poets plays host to a vast array of socially conscious artists who perform before an engaged audience that typically represents the diverse population that is D.C. While there is the occasional musical performance, most of the artists are professional spoken word performers. Busboys and Poets also holds open mic nights to give amateurs an opportunity to showcase their talents. No matter who the performer, it’s always a thought-provoking event. No other place in D.C. offers this entertainment. So come to Busboys and Poets for the coffeehouse vibe in the morning and then return in the evening for a meal and a performance that will have you talking about it long after it’s over."

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"All-day patio service is live at D.C. locations of the homegrown chains that has plenty of veggie-friendly options in its progressive restaurant/cafe/bookstores." - Tierney Plumb