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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to attend a spoken word / poetry spot and had an enjoyable experience at Busboys & Poets. I loved the U-Street area and can't wait to go back to patronize some of the other...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BB&P is a themed Langston Hughes Dining/Reading experience. It is a casual, lounge and trendy meet up/ tweet up Internet Cafe...you name it. You will see regulars with laptop in tow having discourse...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Useful and increasingly important cultural and political station of the cross for Washington's proudly liberal community.If Busboys and Poets needs one thing...it needs a double shot of "get over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From the perspective of a student who is continuously in search of friendly study spaces, B&P delivers. Plenty of room, outlets, wi-fi. How great is being waited on while doing some homework?
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second experience with B & P. My first was at B & P in Arlington, the catfish was great. The second was at this location for Sunday brunch with friends. I was starving so I deviated...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb! Love to come here and chill with the girls for a late night cap. I can never leave without having some of that delicious catfish! I hear you Samanta, it brought tears to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: grits. Heck yes!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place! I'm on a quest for the perfect coffeehouse in DC and this is upper echelon. A little too loud/hustle and bustle to study, but a great place to read, chill, and talk over coffee.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious French Toast ... Just wish they had more of a variety. The wait tends to be long for parties of three or more.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the "real" Busboys location and epitomizes the U Street area's atmosphere. When we first moved to the area, my roommate went searching for a place to set up her laptop and job hunt. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys & Poets is decidedly inexpensive and pleasant. Service is hit or miss, but that's the case with most establishments so there's no point in knocking B&P on that. Brunch is good too; excluding...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere is great at this bookstore/coffee shop/restaurant/full bar. Good food. Diverse crowd. Laid back. Definitely going to be one of my favorite spots in DC. Catfish with corn cake and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've eaten here has been solidly good. The vibe is great, the service good, and the sweet potato fries are awesome. You won't lose your paycheck, either.You can't go wrong with B&P as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the vibe. My falafel and sweet potato fries were yummy. My diet coke was kept full. And my server was super nice and attentive. I'd definitely recommend this place!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been in a few years, but this was one of my very favorite places in D.C. Atmosphere was great, dimly lit and very chill. A great place to hang out all night with friends. The bookstore was by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy this spot. One of the few spots that cater to my diverse personalities lol.... Sometimes a geek with good book; great for brunch and reading, "feelin my swagg"; great for a night on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere, food, and service. try the crabcake sandwich or turkey burger. it can get pretty loud, even in the back dining room, but can't fault Busboys & Poets for being a popular place!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is consistently solid but their catfish with the capery buerre-blanc and braised greens does bring a tear to this southern girls eye. More than the food is the idea that busboys can, by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from brunch at Busboys, which is consistently decent - never anything special or out of the ordinary, but always decent. Prices are good (most entries less than $10) and the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's the hype with this place? It's always super crowded. I can hardly find a place to stand let alone get a table. B&P has become one of those places I come to leave. Oh well, maybe I should try to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The staff and customers are pretentious. The food is overpriced and nothing special. Won't be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with an old friend here for drinks. Love the location, love the decor. Love that you can hang out on lounge chairs and couches rather than tables while you eat, nibble, drink coffee or booze...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience at busboys was actually pretty good. Good service, food wasn't that bad. I also had a big gathering there too (27 people) and they were really helpful about working with me for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally checked this place out for brunch and was quickly seated. The wait for our food took awhile, but that gave us some time to take in the scene. When we were served, our fruit was fresh and our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was Love at First Sight!!! I went to this place just after it opened in 2005 just to see what it was all about and have been hooked every since. You just cant duplicate the ambiance. From the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience in this place is really nice. They have tall ceilings and it's just my kinda place all around. The book store is kind of a waste of time because there's a million book stores but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had reviewed the menu and settled on the Portobello sandwich prior to going today for lunch. I wasn't excited about my choice, given it seemed a heavy vegetarian menu, but when I arrived I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nifty shtick.Lofty theme.Mediocre execution.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food selection isn't that extensive but what they serve is really good. Mostly sandwiches in the form of paninis, some pasta dishes and finger foods. The price is very affordable. However, start...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Had the vegan scramble, which was really good. Place is a bit pricey, but for everything they offer I thought it was pretty worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places I go to actually EAT on U Street, I'm pretty fond of this place. Got to meet Walter Mosley (one of my fav. authors of all time) and I love any place that can fix me a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends always gush about Busboys and will often recommend it for a group dinner. The thing is, I think they like it so much because its such a good place to go in a group. The tables are big and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was full about two thirds of the way through my cobb salad. A salad. Right??Definitely one of the better deconstructed salads I've had in quite some time. Particularly at the ~$10 price point....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place has a great vibe and gotta say even though it was seriously packed it didn't take an unreasonable amount of time to get seated. Plus you could always venture to the book section or take a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LIke the vibe, like the lattes, but if you ever want to feel invisible, come here. the service is abysmal...it's as if you're asking the wait staff to serve a ghost. Order a hamburger rare? Rest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great spot for javalapping (coffee and a laptop). Friendly, courteous and responsive staff. I sat in the front "work" area on an uncomfortable couch and typed away for a while. Waitress was helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch! Awesome atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The world becomes a deeper, funnier, more connected place on Tuesday nights in the Langston Hughes room at Busboys and Poets. My first time attending was an eye-opening show. The ambience and dA�cor of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars but I'll click on 4 because this is one of the few Chinatown/Gallery Place restaurants that is not annoying or mediocre expensive. This is a great place to go for lunch. They have a great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The entertainment is all of that and it is the place to be. The creativity of the artists is inviting and exciting. Now the food is not too great and is really not worth it. I suggest going for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot about this place. Been there a couple times now with many more visits to come.Great late night alternative for those who want to actually sit and talk to their friends while having a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am a fan of busboys and poets- but somehow never to rave about them on here. their book selection is 5-stars on its own and the restaurant / seating area is consistent and solid. the avacado/red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on their amazing avocado and red pepper sandwich, their small but diverse selection of taps, and the eclectic bookstore, I cannot recommend Busboys & Poets highly enough. My friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only stopped in here for late night eats/desserts, but I like this place. The pear-tini is tasty. The nachos were good, too. I wasn't a fan of the apple pie--too much dry pastry. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarians (and vegans) can delight in this place fulfilling all of our tempeh needs. The air is a bit put on sometimes, but I like how all the hip waiters say "welcome, friends" to the patrons they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dad's lived near Busboys for about two years, but I only went to this restaurant for the first time today. And it was a good experience. Walking in you'll notice the organized chaos of the place:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is delicious! Nothing too complicated, just pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. All the ingredients were fresh and flavors were spot on. My friends and I went on a Tuesday night which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and atmosphere here are unbeatable. I've had the avocado sandwich, eggs Benedict and Florentine, and several of their salads on different occasions, and I have yet to be disappointed. Only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch on a sunday and waited almost an hour for a table. I didn't mind because I perused the attached bookstore and chatted with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great. The food is awesome. I love that the cooks aren't afraid to pair sweet with savory, and the sandwiches are made all the better with some nice combinations of flavors. I do enjoy this place....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Bus Boys and Poets. The food is tasty and fresh. I adore that everything is from scratch and not pre-made and re-heated as so many large restaurants do. I really enjoy the mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was only due to one of our rare 2 hour metered street parking spaces right in front of here, and a sheer thirst (and the name) that got us to poke in for a bit. This is a really cute cafe with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the service and friendly vibe from all of the staff, 3 stars for the food.I went here for the first time last night. They don't take reservations, but you can call 30 minutes ahead and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like about Busboys & Poets? This is one of my favorite places to chill in the city. The proprietor, Andy Shallal, seems a brilliant businessman and activist as well. Events here-from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
an eclectic spot i visited on my recent dc trip. the bookstore section of this place is very neat, it's full of books that look like great reads. not your typical barnes & noble collection. mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of relaxed place I'd frequent. Laid back, cool people and and an over all casual experience.... The Theme here... casual and that translated into the brunch service I received both...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really like dining here but I do love ordering the grilled tempeh sandwich as a take out!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally jealous that we don't have somewhere like this in San Francisco. I know San Franciscans will object, but I have to yet to find something comparable. The vibe: hip, but not super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a late-night study person as I am, you should be aware of Busboys. I've roamed the city many nights searching for somewhere to have coffee and internet access that doesn't close at 10pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here late-ish after a long trip to the city. The food was yummy and the feel of the place was very chill.I like the bookstore tucked away from the general seating area. I don't know if hunger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I am always drawn to busboys and poets because of its great location, trendy atmosphere, affordable food, (plus the fact that it is generally an agreeable place amongst friends) I never leave...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So a friend of mine brought me here over the weekend. It was quite possibly the best bookstore, cafe, internet, restaurant I've ever been to. It was refreshing to see so many people pack a location,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coolest internet cafe/restaurant/bookstore ever! This location is the first Busboys and Poets, created by an Iraqi guy as a venue for political debate, a cafe to read a book in, or just to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bookstore? Try Palestinian propaganda shop. (I would be less bothered by this if I found some books representing the other side...but Dershowitz's Case for Israel was nowhere to be found).For those...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the other B&P location but never the original off of 14th... Until now. Went here for brunch today and had a solid meal. As I noted in it other B&P review, the blood marys here kick ass....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in DC. The ambiance is great, the food is very good, there is a wide variety of choices and prices are fair. Free access to internet is a great plus. The only draw back is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place! I've never been, but so glad to have finally experienced it. I went today to hear one of my favorite poets read her poems-Suheir Hammad. It was super busy in there, but I would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of Busboy's & Poets. Owned and run by Iraqi immigrant, Andy Shallal, this is the place for dialogue and events to expand your knowledge base on many issues - perhaps most important...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, my only gripe with Busboys is that it is so darn busy all the time. I do not have the freedom to walk in and get a reservation whenever I want; in fact, the past two times I visited busboys,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from it being super crowded (annoyingly so) and kinda slow...if you aren't dying of hunger, this is a great place to go. My suggestions: Go late night, order the vegan brownie (which you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant with friends after not being on the east coast for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised! the food was great and just the idea behind the place was a hit with me. I wish we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although i only had their burgers, pizza and desret, I can say that this is a great place to kick back and meet people. The food is trendy as well as tasty, the servers are nice and take their time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm just now coming to B&P, I'm learning the fullest extent of my lameness. I can't believe it took me so long to come here. I mean, one of my girls who is a phenomenal poet performed here, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister took me to this restaurant for brunch and I was very pleased with the service that we got when we were there. When we ordered our food, it came very fast and it was delicious. I really liked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After watching Anthony Bourdain's Washington episode, I wanted to visit this place. I'm kind of surprised Bourdain would go here because it's definitely not a hole-in-the-wall. We went on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times but this is the first time I felt compelled to write about it. On Monday night I went to hear Howard Zinn speak (foundation of my AP History class, what up!). B&P is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is interesting: cafe, restaurant, bar, bookstore...all in one place. It seems to attract all sorts of crowd: people who wants to study, on a night out with friends, diners, etc.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times and look look forward to returning many more times. The food is good -- I've had the spinach/ chicken pizza, the lasagna, a fruity cocktail, and an omelet (all over the span of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's one of my favorite places in DC; while the food is good, it's more for the atmosphere. I love the combination of bookstore, restaurants, bar, and coffeeshop. Busboys is a great place to work and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the second time this past weekend. First time was for Super Tuesday last February to watch primary results pour in. Different experiences, but both enjoyable. Cool atmosphere, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This gets an extra star just because it isn't Starbucks. Last night a few of us stopped by here during our night on the town. The vibe was really cool and loud. Somehow though--people were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded. Trendy. Busy.I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger w/fries and iced tea. My friend ordered Chicken Salad sandwich and coffee. It took a while to get our orders in and our food served but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice independent bookstore/cafe that supports indie press writers, including regular readings/events. I like the concept and the cause, but the place seemed incredibly large and commercialized...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it a restaurant? A bookstore? A coffee shop? An internet cafe? A bar? A theater? A fair trade market?In my opinion, Busboys and Poets has the same dilemma that I had when selecting a book from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loathe loathe loathe that this place is so popular. Top of the bookstore/cafe/poetry spot food chain. Things I love about Busboys:- the book selection. Great selection of minority and international...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay and just okay. The coffee was not that good. But the cappuccions and lattes are good. The atmospher is just not there. They try to make it seem very relaxed and hip, but i felt like i was in an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am sure at some point this place was really cool and really fun to " have some "serious conversation". Now don't get me wrong, I don't have a better place in mind when I think of the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm already feeling bad about what I am going to say about this place. Bad because it has a cool vibe and I want places like this to do well. So let's take this as constructive criticism rather than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You would think that a combined bookstore-coffee-shop-hangout less than three blocks from my house would be someplace I'd spend a lot of time, but I don't. I can't exactly explain why not-- it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Way back in the day when Busboys opened, I was definitely a fan of the place, but you just couldn't get good service. The food was great, the ambiance was wonderful. the place definitely had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so laid back. Students were studying for finals, people were sipping coffee and browsing online or reading, and others like myself were meeting up for dinner. Service was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty hip, but not pretentious. When I first arrived it was way to crowded and hard to get around all the people waiting for a table. The book store is a clever idea, but a lot of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is long-overdue. I was here during 4th of July weekend for a birthday party. I was feeling kind of sluggish and tired since I napped prior that evening. BUT, I was wide a awake after I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, affordable prices, nice atmosphere. Although reservations require a credit card to hold, sorta awkward, but they did a decent job. Served large groups in good timing. Had the tables ready...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee here is so inky and black, I considered using it to change the oil in my car. That's a good thing. I had 6 cups. The drive home was interesting...needless to say I was wired.Great energy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to preference my review with the fact I had just moved to DC and knew NOTHING about this place when I went . . . I hadn't heard the hype or the boos . . . All I can say is that I liked it ....
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in DC this weekend for the first time in 8 years. So, clearly, I have to see the best and brightest the city has to offer food wise. Today, we started with a local hangout that our hosts highly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent. My A.B.L.T (Avocado, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwich was fantastic. Just the right proportions, and the bread was good.The service? Not so good. It took us almost an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys & Poets is one of those gems you find in a city that makes you love traveling. I was in DC visiting a college-age friend who wanted to try this place out. It was confusing walking in and some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not much of a bookstore, but the cafe is palatial. I like the ambiance of the place and the Shiraz I had was decent and reasonably priced, albeit slightly less than the standard 1/4 of a bottle....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who often travels to DC alone, I'm always on the lookout for places that I can fly solo and feel comfortable... BBnP is my FAV place for having some coffee, a yummy breakfast or lunch, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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This is a great place to go at any time of the day. The food is really good from breakfast to dinner and best yet there is always something going on at the restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't too far from my house, so I often visit when im too lazy to have a restaurant-finding adventure. The menu is well put together and fairly priced, and Ive never had a meal here i didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Tuesday night, and this boho-chic eatery was PACKED! We had to wait a short while to get a table. While I'm skeptical of food joints that host open mics and other events, and is adjoined...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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The food here is just OK, but the prices are very reasonable, so it's a good place to go for cheap eats. The sandwiches are good, but the entrees are meh. They have a good space for live performances, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**3.5 stars**Busboys and Poets has long been on my bookmarks to check out because it seems like EVERYONE goes here. I finally made it here last night because my friend was coming here to watch some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's exciting to see new Busboys and Poets popping up at various locations throughout the DC metro area. I've long thought that the USofA would be a better place if each city had ONE place like this,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhhh how i love BBnP!!! Open mic night is awesome... there is alot of talent in this area. The food is awesome.... the crab cake dinner with rthe grits and veggies are sooooooooo good along with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. B&P is ok. It's too expensive for what you get; the service is slow to nonexistent; the decor is weirdly sterile. I keep giving B&P another chance because I feel like I _ought_ to like it. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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i have ate and worked at a lot of different style restaurants in the last 16 yrs. or so but i have never been so impressed with any place as much as i am with busboy ans poets. i have only been to the new one on 5th and kst i have drove past the one on v st. but there is never any parking near by. not mad yoy for that, thats wonderful cause they are the best. i love the people and the food there everyone is so friendly and the food is delicious. i advise everyone to at least try it one time you will be back a hundred more times.
openlist - user review - 10/21/2008
1.0 of 5 stars.
Ask the server for drink prices BEFORE you order, or you could be in for a mighty shock when your check arrives. This goes for everything from tea to cocktails. Then ask yourself why this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been meaning to check this place out for a while and i found my chance a very hungover sunday morning. my friend and i walked in at about 10am and there was no wait for either a table or a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have such a love-hate relationship with Busboys and Poets. As you can see from the rating, the love wins out in the end. I'll start with the hate part, however. It has that yuppie, faux-radical feel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work so often at Busboys they should start paying me. Yeah, I'm working for myself, and not for them, but still. On weekdays before the 9 to 5 'ers get out, you can basically treat this place as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So what's the most appealing restaurant that a writer/poet from the SF Bay Area would want to go to when she moves to DC??? The answer: Busboys and Poets! All cliches and "let's save the world"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys is a restaurant/coffeeshop/bookstore. I love it for brunch on a Sunday morning. There will be a bit of a wait but the food is great and the ambiance is fun. Good chai latte. They often...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has just about the most liberal reading material around all in one spot for your convenience! Plus, the food is tasty.My now husband and I headed there a few weeks ago for the first time....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is that most of the time, everyone in the group wants to go there, so it's easy to decide where to get brunch/lunch/dinner. Truth be told, the food is OK (I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't love this place... I only sort of liked it.I loved the crowd here. There were a bunch of chill, cool folks lounging around... chatting, eating, vibing. I loved their selection of books and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and smashing drinks!! The hummus is great, as are the tomato sauce mussels. I love the catfish dish with collard greens and polenta. Y.U.M. so good. The chocolate cake is incredible, too,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I should admit that I have lived in San Francisco (The City) my entire life, I'm a member of the Green party and not leaving a carbon foot print seems like a good idea to me. So, this is my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here. I was looking for a place with free wireless and coffee. When I walked into busboys, they immediately seated me at a table near an outlet, which I requested, so I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Hmm,I don't understand all the complaints from people about the "folks thinking they are hip" I mean come on, not everyone comes from the same background. I'd rather see a group of people being, or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there's somewhere else that's open on a Monday night at 10pm, then let me know. Otherwise I'm quite content kicking back, relaxing with my chai latte, enjoying the chill atmosphere, and taking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love everything nonprofit & artistic about it - love the revolutionary books - love the people i was there with - love the slam poetry, spoken word nights - and love the spinach/berry/sauteed onion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A 3.5 stars. I have been to Busboys and Poets often for brunch and dinner. I like the atmosphere and do not mind sitting on a comfy couch or chair while eating a plate of food. The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Although I appreciate the mission of the place, and the bookstore, I do wish it were a bit more affordable. The last time I was there, my friend was charged $14 for a cocktail. $14?! Really, B&P,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys & Poets is not a quiet, intimate space like I usually recommend. It's where you want to go when you want to work together on your laptops or engage in stimulating conversation. It's well-lit,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's pretend to be for the people and then charge our customers $6 for a cup of tea.I was over this place from the moment I first walked in and saw the books for sale there. And then when my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn about this place for several reasons.This place makes it pretty clear that they want to be thought of as independent, fairly counter-culture, interesting, and generally a place where...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Beautiful dining room, hip crowd.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This weekend I met up at BB&P with a friend to have brunch. My friend is a vegetarian, it was nice they had some creative options for him. Though I wondered about the server when asked what kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife kicked me out of the house recently so she could host a bachelorette party. No problem, I knew where to go: Busboys. While it may be tougher to head here in groups, solo trips are a breeze....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this should be a 4-star place. Yeah, it's terribly trendy. A table full of MacBooks in the corner, tons of white liberals. But.First off, the food's good. I've gotten two sandwiches, both of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay people, calm the f**k down. None of you individually are the arbiters of good taste and you have all had, or could have a good time at this place if you simply allowed yourself to. You were not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I work on U Street, and have carefully avoided Busboys & Poets because of the hype. But, it has been around long enough to give it a try and that's what happened today with a co-worker. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a few times and the food was good, but it's always busy. The wait time is usually 25- 35 minutes. The service was ok when seated at a table, you'll get better service at the bar. You can't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos for the plentiful healthy options. I especially like the mahi mahi sandwich sans bread. It's tasty!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My man and I were wondering around the U street corridor looking for a casual place to grab a light meal/heavy snack and we happened upon Busboys & Poets. B&P is perfect for just that. it has a great,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it out to Busboys & Poets last Saturday for a lunch meeting for work. I thought the overall concept was cool, but I wasn't extremely impressed. I haven't had the chance to hit them up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars, actually.I went to Busboys for lunch on Monday and it truly made my day. The ambiance was visually interesting, which is always nice. The waitstaff was courteous and kept our drinks full....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
coming back to my home town of DC (ok, DC area), I was surprised and pleased to find a place like this. My sandwich was pretty solid and the ambiance was nice. I was a little torn on the fourth star...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, absolutely fabulous! I went to Busboys and Poets with some co-workers and boy was I impressed.The ambiance is amazing. We were promptly seated at our reserved table for 73029840 in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of my favorite places to come and the review I had already written but not posted yet was going to give it 4.50 stars but after coming here the last couple of times with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets is my new go to spot for late night food. If you are out on U street and don't feel like scarfing down a jumbo slice or waiting in line for thirty minutes at Ben's Chili Bowl make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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There is always something happening no matter what day of the week you go. It's always busy and the atmosphere is great! The food is good and it's very affordable.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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GREAT atmosphere. Delicious food. Love the lunch menu and the lunch time crowd. Great burgers, drinks, salads. Bookstore attached. Would recommend to anyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times on my random trips to DC and twice in one weekend. First and foremost I think this is more of a chill sport more than anything else. Pretty nice atmosphere, it seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Props to them for the vegan tofu scramble and the veggie sausage and bacon. Unprops for their seating and customers who sometimes think they're at Tryst and can hog a table forever. Also when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped into B&P for after dinner drinks. What a cool spot. Any place where you can read a book while sipping on hard liquor and listen to Warren G. gets my vote.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This by far has to be my favorite brunch spot in DC (disclaimer, I've only been to DC once)! For starters, you have the option of sitting at a regular table *yawn* OR do lounge sitting with couches...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh Busboys & Poets, how I wish you lived in NYC. If you did, I would give you 5 stars, whole-heartedly.I came here with my friend and her new luvah for brunch and fell in love with this place. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoy the food here, they have a great selection of creative vegetarian items on the menu, Only drawback is that there is ALWAYS a wait. It's kinda worth it though:)Try the craw-fish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Great food and desserts. Fun environment. The place to be for poetry readings/performance. The wait staff did a good job catering to our large writers' conference group. A star on the literary and culinary...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I discovered this place, strolling through the U Street area, I thought to myself, "Wow, what a great concept! Political bookstore, great food, alcohol, and a back theater / stage room!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept behind Busboys & Poets. I've only managed to find seating here once on a late night and was impressed by the food. My boyfriend and I had a pizza (possibly spinach and feta?) which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is absolutely delicious. Unfortunately the place seems to draw a pretty pretentious crowd so I don't very often.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love bringing friends from out of town here! The bookstore is a great place to browse, and I've bought lots of great reads here. The food is a little pricey, and the drinks pricier, but great for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can see what the fuss is all about...kinda. The place is really comfortable (couches/sofas and other comfy chairs).Drinks: martinis are $10 and champagne cocktails are $12. Maybe it's because I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a perfect little place. Although I say little, that it is not. It is pretty large and very spacious. The food was amazing and just the right portion sizes too. I went there with my girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was OK brunch. The service was spotty and the food came out cold/lukewarm. The drinks were good. I recommend the Big Daddy coffee - it's 3 shots of espresso and 2 tsp sugar! Also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to meet people!!!The place does resemble Afterwards but a whole lot smaller. I meet my bf there. However, they are some extremely liberal eccentric people there. I always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way too similar to the afterwords cafe/store/whatever. Although I did like the book selection, that part of this place is way too small and crowded. What is it about this city that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of D.C.'s cooler spots.I have been to Busboys & Poets only once but I'd definitely go again. My husband and I had a good time. It's one of the areas cooler late-night spots where you can get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets is a social-justice-centered-progressive-activist-hang-out that also happens to be a restaurant. The service is not spectacular (I have twice waited for drinks that never came), but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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While one location is in DC, there is another in Shirlington village in Arlington. The food is wonderful--- many vegetarian and vegan options as well as something for the omnivores as well. The menu contains...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to meet fellow black panthers while enjoying the fruits of Capitalism in a low-IQ quasi-intellectual atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, for a drink with some friends before calling it a night, but I could see myself going often if I lived in the neighborhood. From the quasi-communal seating to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'm going to try and be fair and unbiased here, which is incredibly hard for me because I can't stand hipsters and this place has pachouli powered hippster joint written all over it; but that said,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is THE WORST. We had a $4 bagel and cream cheese with a tiny pre-packaged cream cheese and a 2 pale, tiny slices of tomato (which cost $1.50 to add). Even the waitress said it sucks to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really good guac!!??? Seriously!I cannot explain it, but, from this Texan to the guy making the guac in the back, Compliments!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here tonight because I needed somewhere to go alone since I don't really know anyone in DC. It looked really cool for sure, but everyone was just sitting down having dinner at the restaurant at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a 5-star-er for me. It was fantastic, the vibe was good, the service was great, and the food was good. I had their meatloaf dinner which came on top of mashed potatoes and had steamed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we headed over to Busboys to grab some late night food. although i have often stated that i think Busboys is overrated from a culinary standpoint, it glows at night with its subtle decor, stylishly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Glad to see I'm not the only person that has had to wait FOREVER to get coffee at B&P. Every single time I have ordered coffee I've had to ask for it several times, even sending it back because it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
B&P is a great spot to go hang out, drink coffee, work on your laptop, and generally spend time with friends. I love the funky urban atmosphere and the selection of intelligent books in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by Busboys & Poets, although I don't know what I was expecting really. The bartenders were very friendly and were able to recommend a great gin that I had never tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot! The biggest problem is that it's gotten too popular so you almost always have to wait in line! Free wi-fi is great, comfy couches are a plus, and the food is delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If atmosphere (music/aesthetics) were the sole criterion, I would give busboys 5 stars... but it's not.My friend and I waited for a half hour to get a couple coffees. We gave up waiting and headed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and poets has comfortable and friendly seating in the lounge area, perfect for an evening conversation. But the service has been horrible each of the three times I've been here.Likely due to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service is so slooooooow. If I ever decide to stop drinking, I will definitely come back here. It's next to impossible to get a beer at Busboys and Poets. Plus, it smells like stinky feet.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I so wanted this place to be a cool spot for me to catch a good book or to sip some coffee or get some brunch, but this place got too big in the time that i've spent in DC. It's akin to a club on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVED this place! I went for dessert on Saturday night, and loved the atmosphere. Service was ok; we had to wait like 20 min for a table, and then another 15 min for our waiter to come....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is packed and loud!Now, first, let me say how terrible the coffee is. But I'm going to turn the other way, which is hard for me to do. But I'm going to do it anyway, because this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I was a regular here. It would be cool to know the staff, and hang here with them, and joke around with them like the woman seated next to me at the bar did. I came here on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place to kick off Yelp's James Bond Day today! Busboys and Poets was loud and packed with all sorts of characters. I sat at the bar and had a Mocha - bold espresso and plenty o' chocolate....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome cafe / bar / lounge / bookshop! I have had the portobello panini, grilled portobello appetizer, and the mediterrean pizza. All were soo delicious. Only thing Ihad that wasn't good was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The vibe here is relaxed and the food is always satisfying and tasty. The beer selection is nice and the poetry concept is much needed in DC. Busboys fits nicely near U-street where the roots of jazz...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Great for the lefty hipster, this book store/gathering place has an upscale vibe with reasonable prices. Service can be slow as it is always packed!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you hate people, don't come here. This place is always a zoo. I guess it would be a nice place to meet for a casual meal with friends if it weren't so obnoxiously crowded. I wouldn't advise having...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm in D.C. right now and my friend is showing me around. He told me he thought really hard about where to take me and decided that for a San Francisco hippie-esque revolutionary wanna be, person...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stop by for brunch or dinner when you're in a hanging out mood. There's a good multicultural vibe and local artists showcased on the walls. Different options for seating - dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i have never understood why this place is so popular. maybe its because DC doesn't have much variety to offer in its dining scene or maybe its because the beat crowd doesn't have anywhere to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After living for four years on the corner of W Street, just a simple block from this "conglomerate", I most admit! - I was almost amazed of how full and packed it was most of the time. Obviously we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe style restaurant, also contains a social justice themed bookstore, and large conference/performace space (in the rear) in an effort to be an actvist organizing site in the city. The owner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, busboys and poets. I went here twice on my last day in DC - does that say enough? The first time I stumbled in, it was WAY too hipster for me - me and a few friends wondered how the poor hipsters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super fresh OJ super cheap french toast laid back atmosphere = a happy Melissa B.I wanted my first time here to be all out, but I was low on cash so I just got an OJ and french toast for brunch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just wish this one was closer to the metro. It's a bit of a walk (not bad, but enough to discourage me from going as much as I would if it were closer). I like the atmosphere as somewhere to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Browsed books while waiting for a seat. Was seated in the area with a view of the TV broadcasting the live jazz show in the next room. Code Pink folks sitting with the owner next to us. Carrot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I had dinner here with his best friend and girlfriend, based on their recommendation. It did not disappoint! We did have a little bit of a wait, probably 20 or so minutes. I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had to wait 30 minutes to get a table, but it was sort of worth it. We spent our waiting time in the little bookstore area, so we didn't get bored. Once we were seated, we found that we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
10/06/08 update:Been back to Busboys a few more times and I still think it is one of the best places in the U St. area to have a beverage and spend hours reading your book or just hang out with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The one time I've been here, I was studying with a friend. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting... although I had no idea what to expect. I was surprised at it's size - it's a lot bigger than it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I'd say a restaurant that's also trying to be a bar\cafe\bookstore\event space is trying to do too much. But Busboys and Poets has miraculously struck a balance between all five. I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for atmosphere alone. This place is a posh airy restaurant and bar with a small bookstore - a sort of new U street version of Kramerbooks. The drinks are plenty strong and the clientele...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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It was more than I expected. It is a super place to go, that is a little off the beaten trail. The atmosphere is very comfortable and friendly, not to mention a bit left of center. I had to go there first to...
menupages.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmmmmm. a place as staid as dc can only benefit from an establishment such as this. still, if you arent into scenes-excuse me-SCENES-dont go.... its another place where quiet conversation wouldnt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go back and forth on how I feel about this placeThe Good:The progressive selection of books and the events. I like the way the tables and couches are arranged. The Okay: The food is okay. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, you can browse the bookstore when you are waiting to be seated. It usually takes 10-20 minutes, just the time to read a couple funny lines or some interesting pictures. Most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a quasi-ridiculous documentary bashing Exxon at this place a few months ago. This guy was driving around in his biodiesel minivan telling people that Exxon is evil (who knew!?!?). But the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Busboys several times for dinner, but I want to review their breakfast/brunch, because we go here twice a month for that! I can highly recommend the Florentine Benedict (although I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to agree and disagree with Jon F. on this place. He says "it's new, clean and way too sterile. There really isn't much character. The food is mediocre, and the drinks expensive. It really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is another place I don't get, and that suffers from the CakeLove syndrome. It was much hyped as a 'hip place to be' before it opened, and recent migrants to DC embraced as their local place to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets is the cafe-cum-bookstore everyone wants in their neighborhood. It's housed in a big, airy, light-filled space with comfy seating and home to a wildly diverse staff and clientele...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely come back here! I've always wanted to check out the local joints for some live music, spoken word, etc. A friend took me here for the first time this week to catch a hip-hop/jazz...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally hit Bus Boys and Poets the other night. I'd been hearing about it and decided it was a good choice for dinner with a friend who was back in town visiting. It definitely has a cool vibe,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can we just talk about the menu for a hot minute? I'll take one of everything... no, make that TWO orders of everything on the menu because I WANT IT ALL. Good food, and great concept! It's a really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for the first time this weekend and this place is the sweetness. First of all it has books and food. What's not cool about that? Unfortunately we arrived in the middle of what must be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good morning blogapallooza!Bus boys and poets!The guy name Michael answer the phone very upbeat and energetic when I call the Busboys and Poets this morning!And I thought, wow! That must be the coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Popular gathering place for urbanized intellects, political-artistic types, and all those in-between. Comfortable surroundings, a little something for everyone, for the wireless couch sprawlers to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of course I like Busboys and Poets.Food is decent, service is good now, scene is, well, a scene.I doubt BandP could survive in a city like new york or san francisco...its trying really hard to be this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is like the dressed up (or grown up) version of Tryst. (Incidently, its also the more politically activist version of tryst) Given it has an accompanying bookstore, its all the better. Tuesday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded and trendy.Internet not Comcastic,dial-up connection
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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I never thought that I would see a bad review about this place, but just like every restaurant that's built up and whispered about in the DC area, I was dissapointed. The service was good, rapid and attentive,...
menupages.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dunno. I must be feeding into the hype, because we stopped here today and I liked it. Like others have said, make sure you have plenty of time if you stop in on a weekend for lunch..like we did. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for lunch when you have plenty of free time.I enjoyed this place for the most part. The hosts were nice. The server was nice too. And then he disappeared.I ate the mussels. The sauce was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rather ordinary fare served by people who would rather be doing anything but serving food. Not worth the wait or the attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Wendy L. -- what strikes me about Busboys and Poets is that the crowd is so integrated and diverse -- every time I've been there, no one ethnic group was noticeably in the majority. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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The atmosphere is quite hip and the space has lots of windows and comfortable seating. Enjoyed their hummus and salad. If you are going for their free wi-fi, it can be quite slow! The location, however, leaves...
menupages.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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The menu had lots of different types of food to make most people happy. They even had some home comforts such as PB&J. The pizza is pretty good and they even have alcoholic coffee drinks. The real draw of this...
menupages.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I wanted was a cup of tea, so this place was a little more than I bargained for---more of a sit-down restaurant/caf than a coffee shop. But still, it's so nice and sunny on the inside, with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice decor and great brunch. a good place to hang out by yourself or with a small group of people. if waiters were more attentive i'd give it 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, this cafe is located in an odd part of town that is developing quickly. Just shy of Columbia Heights, a few blocks off of U St. and well away from DuPont, the fact that Busboys...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets is yet another establishment in DC that tries to be too many things at once. But in this case I don't necessarily think that it's a bad thing. The bookstore is small but they stock...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is bigger than you think. Lots of different things to various people. Like other reviewers, I appreciate the diverse crowd and could do without the over-priced drafts. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets may not have the best food in DC. It may not be the best bar. Or coffee shop. Or bookstore. But the combination is unbeatable. When you're not sure whether you're hungry or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets, you rock and you know it. Ha! I am more the busboy apparently than the poet. I can't wait to go back. There is so much to experience. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my place on Sunday mornings. I'd get here early (as in be like the 3rd person at the door) and have brunch (the eggs florentine are amazing) and use the free wifi to apply for jobs....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Busboys and Poets is a hipster bookstore that keeps it coolness in the glut of mega bookstores like Barnes and Nobles and Borders bookstores that dominate the city. There's a backroom with a stage...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Busboys and Poets was just a neat, neighborhood bookstore, that would be enough. But of course, B&P is also a restaurant and performance space, and it succeeds there too. It has a sizeable menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Painfully prentious and full of trendy types under the delusion that they are politically aware. I honestly don't care about the food, because the the whole scene is such a joke.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cafe-cum-bookstore-cum-bar-cum-restaurant-cum-performance space. A scaled-up, cleaned-up, and sexed-up Tryst, with much larger spaces (separated areas for each of its parts). The couple of meals...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just too cool. From the first time I saw it, I fell in love and wanted to make this my official hangout. It loses points for being too popular. Come here and expect to wait, or get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better for socializing than finding quality food. Tastes are less scrumptious than Tryst, but the buzz is the same. Definitely a good addition to the U street scene. Plus...free wireless makes this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if i were a permanent d.c.-er, busboys and poets would be my regular hang-out place. arty, political (of the liberal kind), hip, and laid-back--this place tries to be many things to all types of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Relaxed atmosphere. I had the havarti and avocado sandwich, which was really delicious. My friend had a cheese pizza, which was also good. Be warned that the beer is expensive even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free wireless. Lots of light. Just had a yummy burger and people say the pizza is great. Waiting to see how antsy they get now that I'm not eating anymore, but so far so good. Beer and wine, too....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful. Overpriced and constantly full of a pretentious crowd. The place used a media blitz to make it seem cool.This is the place you go to if you're a trustfund hipster. It's utter crap.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Tuesday night and the place was totally packed. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it since it seemed to be a bookstore/coffeehouse/lounge/restaurant/art gallery type of place. Super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an alright restaurant. It seems they tend to run out of different menu items later in the day. My boyfriend and I went there on a Tuesday night around 7:00pm he asked for a redstripe, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a place that exudes hipness. The menu spans a wide array of vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as meatloaf and the like. Clientele is the young and professional crowd apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for late night eats, drinks and conversing.The bookstore is stocked with interesting books and magazines from progressive writers, making for insightful reading and discussion while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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