Busboys and Poets in Anacostia

Busboys and Poets offers a broad, inclusive menu with options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters, with clearly marked gluten-free choices and staff attentive to dietary needs. Guests highlight well-prepared dishes such as blackened salmon, fried chicken, and French toast. A full bar, in-house bookstore, rotating artwork, and regular entertainment create a lively cultural gathering place, with both indoor seating and outdoor tables along the avenue.