When is Busboys and Poets open?
Mon–Thu 8 AM–10 PM; Fri 8 AM–11 PM; Sat 9 AM–11 PM; Sun 9 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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-bookstoreLogan Circle
Busboys and Poets
- 4.55.4k reviews
- Open now · till 10 pm
Neighborhood restaurant, coffee shop and bookstore on 14th Street with a global menu, vegan options and open mic nights.
Quick answers
Busboys and Poets in short
When is the best time to visit Busboys and Poets?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Busboys and Poets indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Busboys and Poets good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Busboys and Poets cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Busboys and Poets?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Busboys and Poets?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Busboys and Poets?
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Is Busboys and Poets wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 12 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Indoors
60°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
64° - 11am67°
- 12pm
70°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 8 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–10 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 8 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–11 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Busboys and Poets
- 2 St. James · 1 min
- 3 Emmy French Corner · 4 min
- 4 Colada Shop · 4 min
- 5 Lincoln Theatre · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book online
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 5.4k reviews
Known for
- Sweet potato pancakes
- Shrimp and grits
- Vegan options
- Open mic night
What people say
- People like:
- Vegan options, sweet potato pancakes, shrimp and grits, open mic nights
Around Logan Circle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
St. JamesCaribbean · 1 min walk
Good nowEmmy French CornerBakery · 4 min walk
Good nowColada ShopCafé · 4 min walk
Lincoln TheatreTheatre · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.