Busboys and Poets

Name: Busboys and Poets
Address: 4251 S. Campbell Ave., 22206, VA, 22206
Telephone: 703-379-9756

Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, bar, bookstore, events space and cultural hub where art, politics and culture intentionally collide.

4251 S. Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206, US

• Monday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Tuesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Wednesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Thursday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Friday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Saturday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •Sunday: 9:00AM-12:00PM •

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Cuisine: American (Traditional), Eclectic / Int'l
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Dress Code: Casual
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Lunch/Dinner Menu

Starters

Mezze

hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush with pita bread

Shrimp Cake

shrimp grit cake, asparagus, corn, tomatoes, Cajun cream sauce

Sweet Potato Hash

roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice, served in a hot skillet

Nachos

blue corn chips with guacamole, cheese, jalapeños, corn, black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo | add beef chili (+3) or diced grilled chicken (+3)

Wings Inferno

8 wings with blue cheese

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

brussels sprouts with shallots, agave vinaigrette

Vegan Mac & Cheese

macaroni, vegan cheese, almond milk, bread crumbs

Baba Ganoush

roasted eggplant dip, pomegranate reduction, tahini sauce, pita bread

Vegan "Beef" Sliders

vegan chipotle mayo, garnished with sweet potato chips

Vegan Quesadilla

peppers, mushrooms, onion, spinach, vegan cheese, pico de gallo

Vegan Nachos

yellow corn chips, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, black-eyed peas salsa

Hummus

housemade hummus, kalamata olives, paprika with pita bread

Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites

soy, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce

Fried Cauliflower

cauliflower, roasted tomato coulis

Tabbouleh

quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon Juice

Lamb Sliders

grilled onions, tomatoes, goat cheese, garnished with sweet potato chips

Chicken Quesadilla

mixed peppers, onions and cheddar jack cheese with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream

Coconut Tofu Bites

with plum-red pepper sauce

Shrimp & Crab Fritters

risotto fritters with shrimp and crab; served with lobster sauce

Eatonville Mac & Cheese

macaroni, smoked gouda, mixed cheddar, milk, bread crumbs - add Bacon*

Falafel Fritters

falafel balls, fresh tomatoes, tahini sauce

Salads

Greek Salad

romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tossed in feta dressing

Steak & Asparagus Salad

mixed field greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola cheese

Vegan Cobb Salad

arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette

Poached Pear Salad

poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette

Spinach & Wheatberry Salad

with dates, roasted almonds, oranges, dried cranberries, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia / hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette

Cauliflower Salad

cauliflower, roasted red peppers, capers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon vinaigrette

Busboys House

baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette

Falafel Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing

Caesar Salad

chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing

Salad Niçoise

pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, French green-beans, boiled eggs, kalamata olives, lemon herb vinaigrette, crostini baguette

Soups

Chicken Barley Soup (seasonal)

hormone-free-halal chicken, barley, carrots, celery, onions, cilantro, parsley

Beef Chili

grass-fed beef, beans, cheese, sour cream, scallions, blue corn tortilla chips

Cream of Tomato Soup (seasonal)

tomatoes, onions, cream, basil

Harira Soup

Moroccan two bean soup

Yellow Tomato Gazpacho (seasonal)

tomatoes, guacamole, basil oil

Sandwiches

Cauliflower Sandwich

roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, shredded lettuce, vegan harissa aioli, toasted French baguette

Chicken Salad Sandwich

apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread

Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich

chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, French loaf

Falafel Sandwich

hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita

Crab Cake Sandwich

Old Bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun

Blackened Tuna Steak Sandwich

Tuna, harissa aioli, cucumber relish, brioche bun

Fresh Roasted Turkey

roasted turkey, tomato, lettuce, Swiss cheese, harissa aioli, multigrain bread

Vegan BBQ "Beef"

soy, korean bbq sauce, asian coleslaw, vegan multigrain

Hot Paninis

Cubano

pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread

Tempeh Panini

with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread

Grilled Brie Panini

with spinach, caramelized onions, and tomato on ciabatta

Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini

aged cheddar cheeses, bacon, rustic bread

Reuben Panini

corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread

Avocado Panini

vegan mozzarella, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread

Grilled Chicken Panini

with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta

Burgers

Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger

100% grass-fed beef, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun

Mediterranean Lamb Burger

onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread

Egg and Cheddar

fried sunny side up organic egg, lettuce, tomato, onion

Turkey Burger

ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche

Bacon & Cheddar Burger

lettuce, tomato, onion

Vegan Burger

homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun

Entrees

Mediterranean Pasta

angel hair pasta, asparagus, capers, roasted tomatoes, olives, garlic sauce, garlic bread

Pan-Roasted Chicken

pan-roasted half chicken, fingerling potatoes, French beans, herb butter sauce

Shrimp and Grits

asparagus, roasted corn, tomatoes, basil grit cake, Cajun cream sauce

Crab Cakes

creamy crab cakes, grilled asparagus, lobster sauce

Red Quinoa

red quinoa, asparagus, spinach, red peppers, yellow peppers, roasted tomatoes, shallots, olive oil sauce

Catfish

tomatoes, capers, collard greens, corn cake, lemon butter sauce

Fried Chicken

chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, Chardonnay cream sauce

Beans and Wild Rice

black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo

Vegan "Chicken" Stir Fry

soy “chicken”, snow peas, baby carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red onions, garlic, brown rice, ginger sesame sauce

Blackened Salmon

wild rice, asparagus, roasted corn salsa, tomato, shallots, lemon butter sauce

Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta

penne pasta, chicken sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread

Vegetable Curry

brussels sprouts, carrot, tomato, chickpeas, spinach, coconut curry cream, brown rice

Pizza

Tomato Pizza

fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

Vegan Pizza

vegan cheese, mushroom, onion, red and green peppers, vegan pepperoni

Garden Pizza

asparagus, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese

Mediterranean Pizza

olives, tomatoes, spinach, feta

Hawaiian Pizza

Canadian bacon, pineapple

Rustic Pizza

pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, green pepper

Chicken Pizza

red onion, mushroom, spinach

Kids Menu

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Grilled Cheese & Fries or Fruit

grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit

Penne Pasta

penne pasta, butter parmesan sauce

Grilled Chicken & Fries or Fruit

grilled chicken breast with choice of fries or fruit

Sides

House Salad

mixed field greens, carrots, onions, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinaigrette

Sauteed Spinach

Collard Greens

Mashed Potatoes

Side of Sweet Potato Fries

French Beans

Wild Rice

Caesar Salad

chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing

Fruit Bowl

Crab Grits

French Fries

Breakfast & Brunch Menu

Benedicts

Classic Benedict

(2) poached organic eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise, paprika, on english muffin

Florentine Benedict

(2) poached organic eggs, spinach, hollandaise, paprika, on english muffin

Neptune Benedict

(2) poached eggs, crab meat, hollaindaise, paprika, on english muffin

Eggs & "Eggs"

Vegan Egg Scramble

tofu scramble, mixed veggies, vegan sausage, wheat toast

Two Eggs Scrambled

with your choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

Two Eggs Scrambled with Meat

with your choice of meat (ham, turkey sausage, bacon, vegan bacon, or vegan sausage) and choice of home fries or grits, served with whole-wheat toast

Vegan Egg Wrap

tofu scramble, mixed peppers, vegan bacon, vegan cheese wrapped in tortilla with side of pico de gallo

Pancakes & French Toast

Sweet Potato Pancakes

powdered sugar

Busboys and Poets French Toast

powdered sugar

Gluten-Free Friendly French Toast

powdered sugar

Specialties

Mekhleme (Iraqi corned beef hash)

organic over easy eggs, ground beef, tomato, cilantro, onions, potatoes

Sweet Potato Hash

roasted sweet potato hash, kale, poached egg, brown rice, served in a hot skillet

Brunch Shrimp and Grits

shrimp, mixed peppers, roasted corn, tomato coulis, shallots, creamy grits

Omelettes

Western Omelette

organic eggs, ham, onion, mushrooms, cheddar cheese

Chicken Omelette

organic eggs, cage-free chicken, tomato, onion, spinach, feta cheese

Oaxaca Omelette

(pronounced: wa-haw-kah) organic eggs, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole

Bread & Granola

Homemade Oatmeal

with whole milk, dates, and roasted walnuts

Organic Granola with Fruit and Yogurt

soy yogurt OR vanilla greek yogurt

Blueberry Muffin

Egg and Cheese Bagel

scrambled organic eggs, cheddar, whole wheat bread

Breakfast/Brunch Sides

Side of Grits

add cheese

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Ham or Canadian Bacon

Vegan Sausage or Vegan Tempeh

Home Fries

seasoned baked red bliss potatoes with onions and mixed bell peppers

Black Beans

Plantains

with vegan sour cream

Toast

wheat or white

Kids Corner Breakfast/Brunch

Mini Sweet Potato Pancakes

Scrambled Eggs & Wheat Toast

Mini Sweet Potato Pancakes & Scrambled Eggs

served with fresh fruit and choice of meat or vegan meat

Sip Specials

Brunch Mimosa

freshly squeezed orange juice, champagne

Brunch Bloody Mary

beer, lemon, lime, horseradish, old bay, olive, cherry

Salads

Greek Salad

romaine lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, tossed in feta dressing

Spinach & Wheatberry Salad

with dates, roasted almonds, oranges, dried cranberries, wheatberries, crispy wonton noodles, chia / hemp seeds, ginger sesame vinaigrette

Falafel Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette

Steak & Asparagus Salad

mixed field greens, tomatoes, caramelized onions and cucumbers tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola cheese

Cauliflower Salad

cauliflower, roasted red peppers, capers, cilantro, olive oil, lemon vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

chicken, bacon, avocado, organic eggs, red onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing

Vegan Cobb Salad

arugula, crispy tofu, tempeh, avocado, tomatoes, cashews, hemp vinaigrette

Busboys House

baby kale, tomatoes, carrots, jicama, yuzu vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing

Poached Pear Salad

poached pear, mixed field greens, onions, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, apple-cider vinaigrette

Salad Niçoise

pan-seared tuna, mixed greens, fingerling potatoes, French green-beans, boiled eggs, kalamata olives, lemon herb vinaigrette, crostini baguette

Hot Paninis

Cubano

pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread

Grilled Cheese & Bacon Panini

aged cheddar cheeses, bacon, rustic bread

Avocado Panini

vegan mozzarella, arugula, roasted red pepper on multi-grain bread

Tempeh Panini

with vegan mayo, arugula, red peppers and onions on levain bread

Reuben Panini

corned beef with russian dressing, sauerkraut and swiss cheese; served on marble rye bread

Grilled Chicken Panini

with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, pepper jack, lettuce and tomato on ciabatta

Grilled Brie Panini

with spinach, caramelized onions, and tomato on ciabatta

Sandwiches

Cauliflower Sandwich

roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, shredded lettuce, vegan harissa aioli, toasted French baguette

Falafel Sandwich

hummus, cucumbers, LTO, tahini sauce, whole wheat pita

Blackened Tuna Steak Sandwich

Tuna, harissa aioli, cucumber relish, brioche bun

Chicken Salad Sandwich

apples, celery, raisins, walnuts, avocado, LTO, wheat bread

Crab Cake Sandwich

Old Bay tartar sauce, LTO, brioche bun

Fresh Roasted Turkey

roasted turkey, tomato, lettuce, Swiss cheese, harissa aioli, multigrain bread

Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich

chickpeas, relish, nori, carrot, celery, vegan mayo, LTO, French loaf

Vegan BBQ "Beef"

soy, korean bbq sauce, asian coleslaw, vegan multigrain

Burgers

Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger

100% grass-fed beef, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun

Egg and Cheddar

fried sunny side up organic egg, lettuce, tomato, onion

Bacon & Cheddar Burger

lettuce, tomato, onion

Mediterranean Lamb Burger

onions, parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, herb flat bread

Turkey Burger

ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, LTO on brioche

Vegan Burger

homemade vegan burger served with arugula, avocado, tomato, vegan chipotle mayo on vegan multigrain bun