Busboys and Poets

We are a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted, and a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. A place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change.

8 / 10
474
ratings
  • Phone

    (703) 379-9757

  • Website

    busboysandpoets.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

4251 Campbell Ave (at S Randolph St) Arlington , VA 22206 United States

Reservations Groups Only
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 132


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Reagan Barbosa

The sweet potato pancakes taste like autumn. I love it😍 There is cinnamon and some other spices in the batter. The Oaxaca omelet is also very tasty, and I'm usually not a big omelet person.

Donna Mc

Tourist tip: great options for vegans ! They have the BEST vegan nachos - regardless of whether you are vegan or not, these are delicious.

Michelle

Great food and great atmosphere. My favorites: sweet potato fries , steak and asparagus salad , blackened salmon , and bread pudding !

Melinda Sigal

Great place for meetings any time of the day. WiFi is quick. Some booths have outlet to recharge you phone, computer, etc. Love the healthy, natural, & organic food choices. Alternatives for food-chal Read more

Tameka Smith

Shrimp & grits are amazing!! Looked amazing too! Shrimp are thick and huge. A lot of seasonings in the mix too.

Abby

Love this place!! It is fun to go there for a nice date or with a big group of friends. This place never lets me down. Wonderful food and service!! :)

Aron Gold

Sweet potato pancake set with coffee , please! Oaxaca omelet is a rootin, tootin (literally, filled with beans) good time!

Joan Eisenstodt

Shop the Global Exchange/fair trade store. Mediterranean burger and falafel , either w/ sweet potato fries - yummy!

Dare Johnson

The food here was so savory & delicious! All of our entrees were very tasty & well-seasoned!!!

Beth

Chocolate torte and decaf or hot chocolate with bailey's is absolute perfection.

Catarina Schallenbach

So many vegan options that you will get lost :) loved the quesadilla and cauliflower sandwich

Van-De Washington

I love the atmosphere. It's a great place to hang out with friends. The food was delicious as well .

Mcsheilda Ridley

As always, Fabulous! Crabs cakes , grits and first time eating it (grits ) w/ asparagus . Everything was Devine!!!

Maggie MacG

Try the seasonal gazpacho . It's so refreshing!

Leticia Rivera

Great brunch ! Must try the Oaxaca omelet ! And sweet potato fries ! Side of fruits are always deliciously fresh!

Northern Virginia Magazine

Oaxaca omelette : "It wakes you up and fills you up for the rest of the day." --Jim Moran (NVM's January 2013 Eat This Now! issue)

Brian Tucker

Great restaurant that supports conscious eating and the whole mind-body-soul connection. Wonderful spot for a dinner date.

natalie kay

The nachos are awesome. Cheese is served on the side so it doesn't get soggy!

Jessica Huff

Slow service but their brunch menu is great! I always bring guests here because there's something to please everyone.

Angie M.

Ordered the hummus appetizer and Meditteranean burger . I didnt know what to expect but both items were very delicious. Would definately order again.

Monica Jordan

Best place for wholesome good food for your body and the books feed your mind.

Her

We love that we can order on the phone and pick up after a quick walk across the street. #shirlingtonvillage

Jennifer Liebold

Great food and drinks. They have a really fun orange squeezing machine.

Katie Younger

Everything is delish, organic and fair trade . Love the steal and asparagus salad with a side of crab grits .

Melinda Sigal

Good place for 1:1's - just be careful about computer - they may seat you in an area for computers. This is the only store that does this. Read more

T Davis

Love the vegan options

Rick Froehlich

The gazpacho is the BEST. They also have items on their menu marked as gluten free .

B

Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta was delish!

Viktor Sulzynsky

If you like gazpacho they have a yellow tomato version that is awesome.

Jimmy Osalla

Everything. I haven't had anything bad yet.

Primavera Beltré

Fried chicken and shrimp cajun pasta ... excellent!!!

Sandra Cerball

Sweet potato fries are surprisingly good! Free wi-fi.

Catarina Schallenbach

The vegan quesadilla is delicious!

Ivy

Seriously, the creamiest grits ever. Great French toast . Love the salmon and grilled chicken panini .

Renee Moore

Best grits I've ever had. And the crab and shrimp fritters are Amazing!!!!

Kalimar Maia

Yes, service is generally slow but the restaurant offers enough variety to please everyone: from vegan to carnivore. Bonus: Grass-fed beef

Matt Dicker

Peanut butter and banana sandwich is a good, cheap choice. The burger on pita is also solid.

Satina I

The chai latte is great, just the right amount of sweet.

Jimmy Johnson

Love the pan seared scallops with my El Jimador Margarita !

Naomi F

Order the gazpacho . You're welcome.

Jared Campbell

Can't go wrong with the brunch .

Missy H

Oaxaca omelet is where it's at. Excellent coffee too. Sit at the bar for better service.

Teresa Jaworowski

Shrimp and grits are AMAZING!

Lindsay Allen

Great classic reuben sandwich !

Connor Turner

The Nachoes are pretty killer. But this location is a bit iffy on Gluten Free cross-contamination for people tied with sensativity. Read more

Jessica Foster Brandt

Veggie burger , Oaxaca omelette , Brie panini and pomegranite lemonade with sweet potatoe fries , SO GOOD!!!

T J

Incredible ambiance, mood and feel especially in the morning and often during the happy hours .

Jennifer Huang

Open until midnight. Tasty, if a bit pricey . Also great for brunch :)

Justin Bernstein

Amazing apple pie and chocolate mousse pie !!! Will definitely be coming here again!

Alyson

If you're here for brunch , try the Oaxaca omelet -- delicious.

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