Busboys and Poets

In Washington, DC, Busboys and Poets is a bookstore and restaurant with locations across the region. It offers books for in-store pickup, bulk orders, and business-to-business inquiries. Book events include author conversations, readings, and discussions, with events hosted at its locations. The business also serves food for dine-in, outdoor dining, carryout, and delivery. Menus feature salads and comfort-food dishes, and catering is available for gatherings. Guests can attend poetry readings and spoken-word performances, including open mic nights, or arrange private events, meetings, and celebrations. Book ordering and event planning are handled through the business's listed contact channels. The Washington locations include 14th & V, Anacostia, Brookland, and Takoma.