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Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets
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2021 14th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-387-7638
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Busboys and Poets Description
Named for Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy before becoming known as a poet, this restaurant/coffee shop/bookstore/performance venue is one of the hot spots in the U Street neighborhood. There's something for everyone on the extensive menu and friendly servers will explain the more esoteric options. Top picks for my family are the panini sandwiches, the sweet potato fries and the key lime pie, but many people go straight for the catfish. There's no separate kids' menu, but there are plenty of kid-friendly options. (My daughter, Hannah, loves the pomegranate lemonade). While they're waiting for the food to be served, the kids can browse through the bookstore or watch the many coffee-drinking laptop-users surfing the Internet. Be sure to check out our other U Street vacation ideas.
Restaurant
Sandwiches
Coffeehouse
Kid Tips
Pre-Teens & Teens: Tweens and teens will love the "vibe" in this restaurant.
Planning Notes
- Eat at off-hours. Because this restaurant gets busy at night, go for lunch or an early dinner. High chairs are available.
- Getting there.If you're going by Metro, it's two blocks up from the Green Line U Street/Cardozo stop. If you're driving, the best time for street parking is early evening on 14th Street or V Street. Parking is free after 6:30 p.m. and on weekends all day.
Just the Facts
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays: 8 a.m.-midnight; Fridays: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sundays: 9 a.m.-midnight;
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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