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Busboys and Poets

Vegan BBQ, Nachos, Vegan Menu

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • The vegan BBQ “beef” sandwich and vegan nachos are specifically praised by reviewers.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy meals; reviewers report waits of about 30 minutes or longer for food.
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  • Consider sharing the vegan nachos; one reviewer found the portion large enough to serve as a meal for two.
  • Take time to browse the bookstore at the restaurant entrance.
  • Good to know: Confirm that any vegan breakfast order is prepared without eggs; one reviewer says a breakfast order arrived with regular eggs.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention wrap, sandwich and bbq beef sandwich.

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Also bbq chicken bites, harira, panini, chicken sandwich, nachos, burger and chai latte.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for generous portions, attentive service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Monroe Street location pairs a full-service American menu with a bookstore at the entrance, art, and indoor and outdoor seating. Vegans can choose from items such as vegan nachos, BBQ “chicken” bites, vegan pasta, and a BBQ “beef” sandwich, though several reviews report long waits during brunch and dinner.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Busboys and Poets · dine-in · 16 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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625 Monroe St NE #312, Washington, DC 20017

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–22:00
Tuesday
08:00–22:00
Wednesday
08:00–22:00
Thursday
08:00–22:00
Friday
08:00–23:00
Saturday
09:00–23:00
Sunday
09:00–22:00

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.9 15 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, mock chicken, mock beef + 2 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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