2021 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009


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Review by: chichi on 3/3/2011

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The line of people out the door can't all be wrong. This place is so crowded for brunch, it's ridiculous. Excellent vegan/vegetarian options even if you are a carnivore. Hipster classification does apply (yes i live a block from here and I do wear black rimmed glasses and own a lot of vinyl) - which raises the prices a little. The sister restaurant across the street (Eatonville) also has a super-great brunch.

Review #22137Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 7/28/2008

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I can't say enough good things about this place... great location (right by the u-street metro stop), great inspiration, great atmostphere, and most importantly, GREAT FOOD!! They have great vgan/vegetarian options, though they also serve meat. The place was named after Langston Hughes' encounter with an established poet when he was just a busboy... the menu explains it all. They have the greatest variety of food and even have poetry slams.

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of U Street/Shaw, Washington, D.C. - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for Busboys and Poets.