Menu

Introducing Busboys and Poets in Columbia, a vibrant space celebrating Black culture through art and food. With a diverse menu offering vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant is a must-visit for all food enthusiasts. From the savory Chicken and Pancakes to the delectable Busboys and Poets French Toast, every dish is made with love and attention to detail. The Lemon Butter Sauce and Cajun Cream Sauce add unique flavors to every bite, enhancing the dining experience. Customers rave about the attentive staff, spacious environment, and delicious meals. Whether you're looking for a hearty brunch or a relaxing dinner, Busboys and Poets - Columbia promises a memorable culinary journey.

CUTLERY OPTIONS

CUTLERY OPTIONS

Yes, I need cutlery and napkins

$0.00

No thanks, I don't need cutlery or napkins

$0.00

Lemon Butter Sauce 12 oz

Heavy cream, cooking white wine, butter, white pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice. Possible Allergy: Dairybright | smooth | tasty

$8.00

Cajun Cream Sauce 12 oz

Heavy cream, whole milk, half & half, onions, homemade cajun seasoning.Possible Allergy: Dairyintense | fiery | irresistible

$8.00

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 12 oz

Buttermilk, egg, distilled vinegar corn syrup, natural flavor, phosphoric acid (preservative), garlic, soy oil. Possible Allergy: Dairylight | buttery | delicious

$6.00

Sesame Ginger Dressing 12 oz

Tamari soy sauce, white balsamic vinegar, tahini, agave, sesame oil, canola oil, garlic, black pepper, sesame seeds, ginger powder, brown sugar, sesame oil.earthy | satisfying | fresh

$6.00

White Balsamic Dressing 12 oz

Dijon mustard, shallot, white balsamic vinegar, agave, salt, white pepper, garlic, canola oil.rich | sweet | subtle

$6.00

Lemon Herb Dressing 12 oz

Dijon mustard, mint, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, canola oil, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic.Possible Allergy: Onionsflavorful | vibrant | citrusy

$6.00

Greek Vinaigrette 12 oz

Feta cheese, black olives, corn starch, mustard flour, apple cider vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, vegetable oil, soybean oil, olive oil.Possible Allergy: Dairysavory | tangy | robust

$6.00

Yuzu Vinaigrette 12 oz

Lemon juice, lime juice, yuzu juice, basil, canola oil.delicate | fragrant | zesty

$6.00

BUSBOYS SAUCES AND DRESSING

BUSBOYS SAUCES AND DRESSING

PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST

PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST

Chicken and Pancakes

Fried chicken breast, choice of sweet potato, butter milk or gluten-free friendly pancakes

$18.00

Busboys and Poets French Toast

Challah bread, milk, cinnamon/egg mix, powdered sugar, local maple syrup. Garnished with fresh fruit (Vegetarian).

$13.00

Pancakes

Choice of pancake style served with powdered sugar, butter, organic/local maple syrup (Vegetarian).

$14.00

Single Pancake

Your choice of a single buttermilk, sweet potato or gluten free friendly pancake. Served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar.

$5.00

Western Omelette*

3 free-range eggs, mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, ham and a choice of side.

$16.00

Oaxaca Omelette*

3 free-range eggs, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo with your choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Dairy, Tomato, Onion.

$16.00

Chicken Omelette*

3 free-range eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, spinach, goat cheese and a choice of side.Possible Allergies: Dairy

$16.00

Three Eggs Meal

Three organic, free-range eggs, wheat toast with a choice of side (Vegetarian). Possible Allergies: Gluten.

$11.00

Three Eggs w/ Meat*

Three free-range eggs, wheat toast with choice of side and meat. Possible Allergies: Gluten.

$14.00

Chicken Chorizo and Egg Wrap*

Scrambled, free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, tomato, onion, green pepper, monterey jack/cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, flour tortilla.Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Onions.

$16.00

Vegan "Egg" Wrap

Tofu, onion, mushroom, tomato, spinach, cauliflower, vegan sausage, and vegan cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla.Served with a side of pico de gallo.Possible Allergies: Onion.

$15.00

Egg Sandwich

Two scrambled, free-range eggs, cheddar cheese, butter croissant bun and a choice of side.

$12.00

Build-Your-Own Omelette*

Begin with three free-range eggs, choice of three topping of choice. Served with choice of side and whole wheat toast.

$16.00

OMELETTES/EGGS/"EGGS"

OMELETTES/EGGS/

BENEDICTS

BENEDICTS

Classic Benedict*

Two poached free-range eggs, shoulder (pork) bacon, hollandaise, paprika, butter croissant. Served with choice of breakfast side.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$18.00

Smoked Salmon Benedict*

Two poached free-range eggs, avocado, hollandaise sauce, butter croissant.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$19.00

Bagel and Lox*

Plain bagel with lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and fresh capers.

$18.00

Bagel

$3.00

Bagel & Cream Cheese

Plain bagel with cream cheese

$4.00

Muffin

$5.00

BAGEL & MUFFIN

BAGEL & MUFFIN

BRUNCH SPECIALS

BRUNCH SPECIALS

New - Vegan Hash

Tofu scrambled, mushrooms, onion, spinach, cauliflower, potatoes, vegan sausage. Possible Allergies: Onions

$16.00

Sweet Potato Hash*

Roasted sweet potato, kale, onions, poached free-range egg, brown rice served in a hot skillet (for dine-in service). Remove the egg and this dish becomes vegan. Possible Allergies: Onions, Eggs

$15.00

Chicken Chorizo Hash

Two sunny-side-up free-range eggs, chicken chorizo, mixed peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions.Possible Allergies: Onions

$16.00

Mekhleme

(Iraqi corned beef hash) Organic, free-range sunny side up eggs, ground beef, tomato, cilantro, onions, green peppers, red peppers and potatoes.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.

$18.00

Side Brunch Meat

$5.00

Side Home Fries

$5.00

Side Toast

$3.00

Fruit Bowl (LG)

Vegan

$6.00

Side Eggs*

Free-range scrambled eggs (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).

$6.00

Side Plain Grits

$5.00

Side Jalapeno Cheese Grits

$5.00

Side Hollandaise Sauce*

$3.00

Side of Lox*

$8.00

BRUNCH SIDES

BRUNCH SIDES

STARTERS

STARTERS

NEW - Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Potatoes, parmesan, garlic, butter - VegetarianPossible Allergies: Dairy

$10.00

NEW - Cotija Cheese Rolls

Filo dough, cheese, pepper flakes, caramelized tomato sauce- Vegetarian* Possible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Tomatoes

$10.00

Catfish Fingers

Fried catfish strips, dill pickle aioli

$14.00

Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels sprouts, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Shallots

$10.00

Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower, garlic harissa, cilantro-lemon aioli (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).

$12.00

Hummus and Pita

Chickpeas, kalamata olives, olive oil, tahini, paprika, pita bread. Substitute carrots / celery for the pita bread to make Gluten-Free Friendly (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, sesame, garlic, gluten.

$9.00

Vegan BBQ "Chicken" Bites

Soy protein, scallions, spicy Korean BBQ sauce, scallion , black sesame seed (Vegan)Add to Possible Allergies: Sesame Seed, Gluten

$11.00

Shrimp Crab Fritters

Risotto fritters, shrimp, crab, roasted tomato coulis sauce. (Fritters contain crab, shrimp, parmesan cheese, onion seasoning).Possible Allergies: Seafood, shellfish, dairy, garlic, onion, tomato.

$16.00

Nachos

Yellow corn tortilla chips, guacamole, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeos, roasted corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly) You can add beef barbacoa or chicken carnitas.Possible Allergies: Dairy, onion, garlic, tomato

$15.00

Vegan Nachos

Yellow corn chips, black beans, guacamole, vegan cheese, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly)Cheese sauce ingredients: Filtered water, Creamy Original Chao Slices [coconut oil, modified potato starch, fermented chao tofu (soybeans, sesame oil, calcium sulfate), sea salt, natural flavor, olive extract, beta carotene], nutritional yeast, modified corn starch, hot sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), spices. Possible Allergies: Coconut, Soy, Onion, Nut

$15.00

Wings Inferno

Choice of half or one dozen chicken wings (flats/drums), inferno sauce (hot sauce/BBQ sauce), carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing (Gluten-Free Friendly). The chicken is halal.

$13.00

Firecracker Shrimp

Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, chile sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Shellfish, Onion

$15.00

Vegan BBQ "BEEF" Bowl

Broccoli, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, Asian slaw, sesame ginger sauce.

$19.00

Chile Tofu Bowl

Chile tofu, organic purple rice, quinoa, roasted cauliflower, green beans, roasted carrots, mango salsa - Vegan, Gluten-free friendly

$18.00

Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa, grilled eggplant, asparagus, mushrooms, caramelized sweet potatoes, avocado, red peppers, kale, romesco vinaigrette (Vegan).

$18.00

Bean and Rice Bowl

Black bean, organic purple rice & quinoa, sauteed mixed onion and bell peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo.- Vegan, Gluten-Free FriendlyAllergies: Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Tomato.

$17.00

VEGAN BOWLS

VEGAN BOWLS

SALADS

SALADS

NEW - Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mixed peppers, Kalamata olives, pickled banana peppers, feta cheese with lemon feta vinaigrette - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion

$15.00

Busboys House Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, carrot, roasted corn, yuzu vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).

$8.00

Caesar Salad*

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing (Dressing contains anchovies).Possible Allergies: Dairy.

$10.00

Falafel Salad

Falafel, mixed field greens, tomato, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, dates, pumpkin seeds, dijon vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Sesame

$14.00

Quinoa Kale Salad

Smith apple, red onion, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: DairyPossible Allergies: Dairy, Nut

$15.00

Spinach and Fruit Salad

Baby spinach, mango, strawberries, caramelized onion, grape tomato, goat cheese, roasted almonds, ginger vinaigrette - Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly without bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy (goat cheese), Nuts (almonds), Onion.

$16.00

Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, bacon, avocado, boiled egg, red onion, tomato, roasted corn, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing. (Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Egg, Onion, Dairy

$18.00

Steak & Asparagus Salad*

Sirloin steak, baby kale, fingerling potato, tomato, caramelized onion, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, yuzu vinaigrette (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onions

$22.00

Roasted Beet Salad

Mixed greens, mango, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecan, cucumbers, yuzu vinaigrette(Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Dairy, Nut, Onion

$16.00

Bowl of Beef Chili

Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, cumin, kidney beans, green peppers, cheese, sour cream, yellow corn tortilla chips (Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion.

$12.00

Bowl of Harira Soup

10 ounce bowl of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).

$8.00

Bowl of Tomato Soup

10 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Onions.

$8.00

New - Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic

$8.00

Cup of Harira Soup

8 ounce cup of Moroccan two bean soup (garbanzo/lentils), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato. (Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly).

$5.00

Cup of Tomato Soup

8 ounces of soup with tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil, coconut milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly).Possible Allergies: Onions.

$5.00

Cup Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chicken, carrot, onions, celery, kale, garlic

$5.00

SOUPS

SOUPS

ENTREES

ENTREES

NEW - Blackened Mahi Mahi

Blackened mahi mahi, jasmine rice, French beans, mango salsa, lemon butter sauce.Possible Allergies: Seafood, Dairy

$24.00

Fried Chicken

Choice of one or two pieces 6 oz. crusted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, collard greens, herb-mushroom sauce (Gluten-Free Friendly).Chicken is halal, cage-free, antibiotic-free and veggie-fed. Crust is buttermilk and cornmeal.Possible Allergies: Dairy (cream sauce and mashed potatoes), Onions (shallots), Garlic.

$17.00

Fried Catfish

10 oz. fried catfish fillet, collard greens, capers, tomato couli sauce, cheddar & jalapeno grits, coated in cornmeal (Gluten-Free Friendly)Possible Allergies: Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Dairy

$23.00

Blackened Salmon

6 oz. grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly).Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic.Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free.

$26.00

Crab Cakes (Market Price)

2 super lump crab cakes (eggs, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, old bay) green beans, remoulade sauce. Allergies: Gluten, Seafood (crab), Shellfish (crab), Onion.Can be served without sauce to be dairy-free.

$34.00

Shrimp & Grits

5 tail on shrimp, tomatoes, roasted corn, asparagus, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce and crab grits.Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Onion (shallots) Garlic.

$27.00

Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo Pasta

Ground chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, penne pasta, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, cajun cream sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic bread. Can be made without mushrooms or shallots. Chorizo is chicken sausage, not diced chicken and is not halal. Allergies: Seafood, Shellfish, Gluten, Dairy (cream sauce, parmesan cheese), Onions (shallots), Garlic, Mushroom.

$25.00

Vegan Lovers Pasta

Penne pasta, vegan Italian "sausage," asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, herbs, vegan "Bolognese" sauce, garlic bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Tomato, mushroom, onion, gluten, garlic.

$19.00

NEW - Reuben Panini

Corn beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, Swiss Cheese on Rye Bread* Possible Allergies: Dairy

$16.00

NEW - Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, pesto, basil oil, baguette- VegetarianPossible Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Pesto

$16.00

NEW - Halal Turkey Sandwich

Halal turkey, Swiss cheese, LTO, dijonnaise, toasted rustic bread * Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten

$15.00

Tempeh Panini

Tempeh, sauteed onion, arugula, vegan harissa, roasted red pepper, French loaf (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Gluten.

$15.00

Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich

Scoop of vegan tuna (chickpeas, relish, nori, onion, celery, carrots, vegan mayo), lettuce, tomato, toasted bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Chickpeas, Onion, Gluten.

$13.00

Falafel Sandwich

6 falafel balls, hummus spread, pickled radish, cucumber relish, tomatoes, onions, served on pita bread. (Tahini sauce is sesame seed paste and is in the falafel balls as well). Possible Allergies: Sesame, Garlic, Chickpeas.

$13.00

Avocado Panini

Avocado, arugula, vegan cheese, roasted red peppers, vegan pesto, multigrain bread (Vegan). Possible Allergies: Gluten.

$15.00

Vegan "Chicken" Sandwich

Breaded soy protein, vegan harissa aioli, brioche bun, vegan cole slaw (Vegan).

$16.00

Vegan BBQ "Beef" Sandwich

Soy protein beef, spicy korean BBQ sauce, vegan coleslaw, brioche bun (Vegan).

$15.00

Roasted Vegetable Panini

Eggplant, red onions, arugula, pesto, cremini mushroom, goat cheese, Schiacciata bread - Vegetarian * Possible Allergies: Onion, Dairy, Gluten, pesto/nuts

$15.00

Grilled Cheese Panini

Cheddar cheese, provolone, rustic bread.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$13.00

Crab Cake Sandwich

Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, onion, Old Bay tartar sauce, brioche bun. Crab cake is not Gluten-Free Friendly. Possible Allergies: Gluten, Seafood, Dairy.

$24.00

Chicken Panini

Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread.Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal.

$16.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Cage-free, veg-fed, halal fried chicken, buttermilk, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, harissa aioli, brioche bun.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$16.00

Cubano Panini

Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, dijonnaise, ciabatta bread.

$16.00

SANDWICHES/HOT PANINIS

SANDWICHES/HOT PANINIS

BURGERS

BURGERS

Busboys Burger*

Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten.

$15.00

Bacon & Cheddar Burger*

Brisket ground beef patty, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Gluten.

$18.00

Egg & Cheddar Burger*

Brisket beef patty, fried, sunny-side up organic egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side.No egg substitutions.Possible Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Tomato, Gluten.

$18.00

Mediterranean Lamb Burger*

Lamb patty (onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, parsley), tomatoes, cucumber, garlic herb yogurt sauce, pita bread served with your choice of side.The patty can not be modified. Possbile Allergies: Dairy, Onion, Garlic, Gluten.

$18.00

Turkey Burger*

Turkey patty (ground turkey, shallots, mushrooms), lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo, brioche bun served with your choice of side.Patty cannot be modified.Possible Allergies: Onion, Mushroom, Gluten.

$17.00

Vegan Burger

Mixed vegetable patty (green peas, cut corn, diced carrots, onions, green beans, soy flour, wheat flour, rice flour, brown rice, garlic powder), lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side (Vegan).Possible Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Soy

$15.00

Fruit Cup (SM)

$3.00

Side Asparagus

$6.00

Side Black Beans

$5.00

Side Broccoli

$6.00

Side Caesar Salad*

$5.00

Side Collard Greens

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$6.00

Side Crab Grits

Gluten Free Friendly

$10.00

Side French Beans

$8.00

Side French Fries

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$5.00

Side House Salad

$5.00

Side Mashed Potatoes

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$5.00

Side Quinoa

$6.00

Side Purple Rice

$6.00

Side White Rice

$5.00

Side Wild Rice

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$5.00

Side Sauted Spinach

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$6.00

Side Sweet Potato Fries

Gluten Free Friendly, Vegan

$6.00

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINS

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINS

Scoop of Vegan Tuna Salad

$5.00

Side Bacon

$5.00

Side Blackened Chicken

$7.50

Side Blackened Mahi Mahi

$14.00

Side Blackened Salmon

$15.00

Side Blackened Shrimp

$9.00

Side Boiled Egg*

$3.00

Side Catfish

$9.00

Side Chicken

$7.00

Side Crab Cake

$16.00

Side Falafel

$5.00

Side Salmon

$15.00

Side Sesame Tuna

$14.00

Side Shrimp

$8.00

Side Steak*

$12.00

Side Tempeh

$5.00

Side Asian Slaw

$5.00

Side Avocado

$4.00

Side Bell Peppers (Mixed)

$3.00

Side Capers

$2.00

Side Caramelized Onion

$3.00

Side Carrots

$2.00

Side Celery

$2.00

Side Cucumber

$2.00

Side Dill Pickle

$2.00

Side Green Peppers

$3.00

Side Jalapeo

$2.00

Side Mixed Greens

$5.00

Side Olives

$2.00

Side Pickled Radish

$2.00

Side Pico de Gallo

$2.00

Side Raw Onion

$2.00

Side Red Peppers

$3.00

Side Sauteed Mushroom

$3.00

Side Sauted Onion

$3.00

Side Tomato

$2.00

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINSVEGGIES

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINSVEGGIES

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINSVEGGIESBREAD

SIDES MAIN SIDES (BRUNCH)PROTEINSVEGGIESBREAD

Side Garlic Bread

$2.00

Side Herb Bread

$2.00

Side Pita Bread

$3.00

Side Tortilla Chips

$2.00

Kid's Penne Pasta

penne pasta, Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)

$8.00

Kid's Grilled Cheese

grilled cheese with choice of fries or fruit (Vegetarian)

$8.00

Kid's Chicken Tenders

Breaded fried chicken tenders with your choice of kid's side and kid's drink.

$8.00

KIDS MENU

KIDS MENU

COFFEE

COFFEE

Coffee

Regular coffee - smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark Roast.Decaf coffee - spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast

$4.25

Espresso

Regular - low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.

$3.50

Cappuccino

$4.50

Hot Chocolate

$4.50

Iced Coffee

$4.50

Americano

$4.50

Big Daddy

Directions:2 sugar in the raw packets3 shots of espresso (1 double / 1 single)Stir sugar and espresso together.Pour milk over top.Garnished with half packet of sugar in the raw.

$6.00

Macchiato

$4.50

Cafe Au Lait

$4.50

Cafe Medici

$4.50

Cortado

$4.00

Milk/Syrup Shot

$0.00

Red Eye (Coffee 1 Espresso Shot)

$5.50

Black Eye (Coffee 2 Espresso Shots)

$6.50

State 51 - 12oz. Regular Whole Coffee Bean

Smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark roast.

$18.00

Democracy - 12oz. Decaf Whole Coffee Bean

Spice-like aromas, pleasant flavors of fig, dates & raisins; medium body with a smooth finish. Dark roast

$18.00

Renaissance - 12oz. Espresso Whole Coffee Bean

Low acidity espresso, with hints of nuts and smooth after taste. Sweet finish. Medium dark roast.

$18.00

Blue Matcha Latte

Butterfly pea powder, lavender syrup and choice of milk. Choice of hot or cold. What is Butterfly Pea Powder?Butterfly pea flower tea, is a caffeine-free herbal tea, or tisane, beverage made from a decoction or infusion of the flower petals or even whole flower of the Clitoria ternatea plant.

$6.00

Spiced Chai Latte

In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:3oz chai concentrate3oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.Garnish with powdered cinnamon

$6.00

Latte

$4.50

Mocha Latte

$6.00

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin Pumpkin syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top.

$6.00

Sweet Spice Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Monin organic caramel syrup2-3 shakes powdered cinnamonDouble espresso shotPour milk over top

$6.00

Matcha Latte (Tea)

In house: Hot: 12oz mug / Cold: 14oz pintTo-Go: Hot: 12oz paper mug / Cold: 12oz plastic logo cupDirections:1 teaspoon matcha powder6oz milk choiceSteam together in tin if hot. Shake together over ice if cold.

$6.00

Hot Cider

$4.50

Thin Mint Latte

Directions:1 pump ghirardelli black label (Dark chocolate)2 pumps (1/2oz) Monin peppermint syrupDouble espresso shotStir syrup and espresso together in mug.Pour milk over top.

$6.00

Dirty Chai Latte

$6.00

White Chocolate Latte

$6.00

Turning Violet Latte

Directions:3 pumps (3/4oz) Ube syrup1 pumps (1/4oz) lavender syrup Double espresso shotPour milk over topGarnish with rose petals

$6.00

LATTES

LATTES

HOT TEA

HOT TEA

Jade Cloud (Green)

$4.00

Jasmine (Green)

$4.00

Turmeric Ginger (Herbal)

$4.00

Blueberry Hibiscus (Herbal)

$4.00

English Bfast (Black)

$4.00

Earl Grey (Black)

$4.00

Peppermint (Herbal)

$4.00

Chamomile Medley (Herbal)

$4.00

Extra Tea Bag

$2.00

Honey Caramel

Directions:honey syrupcold brew coffeesweet cream cold foamgraham crackers crumbs

$6.00

Mint Mocha

Ghirardelli dark chocolatemint syrupcold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam

$6.00

Strawberry Blossom

strawberry rose syrupvanilla syrup cold brew coffee sweet cream cold foam

$6.00

ICED COFFEE

ICED COFFEE

SODA

SODA

Stubborn Cola

$3.50

Stubborn Zero Calorie Cola

$3.50

Sierra Mist

$3.50

Stubborn Black Cherry Tarragon Cola

$3.50

Stubborn Orange Hibiscus Soda

$3.50

Stubborn Root Beer

$3.50

Schweppes Ginger Ale

$3.50

Club Soda

$3.50

Lemonade

$4.00

Lem/Pom

$4.00

Lavender Lemonade

$4.00

Iced Tea

$3.50

Ginger Beer

$4.00

Tonic Water

$3.50

Arnold Palmer

$4.00

Arnold Palmer Refill

$4.00

Shirley Temple

$4.00

Shirley Temple Refill

$4.00

Wild Bay - Kombucha (Non-alcholic)

$7.00

Acqua Panna Still Water Bottle

$5.00

S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water Bottle

$5.00

Milk

$5.00

Plastic Bottle Water

$2.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

No refills

$5.00

Apple Juice

$5.00

Carrot Juice

$5.00

Cranberry Juice

$5.00

Pineapple Juice

$5.00

Pomegranate Juice

$5.00

Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

$5.00

Mango Juice

$5.00

JUICE

JUICE

DESSERT

DESSERT

Mini Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm, homemade mini apple pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$8.00

Mini Pecan Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm, homemade mini pecan pie, vanilla ice cream. (Vegetarian)Possible Allergies: Dairy, Gluten.

$8.00

Mini Key Lime Pie

(Homemade)

$8.00

Chocolate Layer Cake

$8.00

Carrot Cake

(Vegetarian).

$8.00

White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Served warm with coconut ice cream (Homemade)

$9.00

Vanilla Ice Cream Bowl

2 scoops of vanilla ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy

$6.00

Coconut Ice Cream Bowl

2 scoops of coconut ice creamPossible Allergies: Dairy

$6.00

Raspberry Sorbet Bowl

2 scoops of raspberry sorbet

$6.00

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake

Ask your server for today's selection

$8.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$8.00

Curlfriends New in Town by Sharee Miller

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four inseparable Black girls who show us the meaning of true friendship--and being your true self.

$12.99

I Affirm Me by Nyasha Williams

This board book adaptation of the successful picture book is an empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth.

$8.99

Weathering by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus

Fusing science and social justice, a renowned public health researcher offers an urgent, monumental book exploring the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people.

$19.99

This is the Honey by Kwame Alexander

A breathtaking poetry collection on hope, heart, and heritage from the most prominent and promising Black poets and writers of our time, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander.

$35.00

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

From the author of 'Before I Let Go' comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from one of the finest romance writers of our age.

$17.99

Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp

From bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and breakout illustrator Sylvia Bi, this middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyone has to create change. In a vibrant city that thrives on trade and invention, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.

$15.99

Your Voice, Your Vote by Leah Henderson

Discover both the past and present day's fight to vote with Quetta Little as she learns the power of casting your vote. The perfect companion for any young reader during election year!

$19.99

Jimmy's Rhythm and Blues by Michelle Meadows

The first-ever illustrated biography for children of legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual James Baldwin

$19.99

How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.

DC native poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry.

$19.99

The Unfortunates by J.K. Chukwu

A bitingly funny debut about a queer, half-Nigerian college sophomore who, enraged and exhausted by the racism at her elite college, is determined to reveal the truth about The Unfortunatesthe unlucky subset of Black undergrads who Just. Keep. Disappearing.

$18.99

The Moon That Turns You Back by Hala Alyan

A new collection from Palestinian-American poet Hala Alyan traces the fragmentation of memory, archive, and familypast, present, futurein the face of displacement and war.

$17.99

Abolition Politics, Practices, Promises by Angela Y. Davis

A major collection of essays and speeches from pioneering freedom fighter Angela Y. Davis

$19.95

My Brother, My Land by Sami Hermez

A riveting and unapologetic account of Palestinian resistance, the story of one family's care for their land, and a reflection on love and heartache while living under military occupation.

$28.00

Chicano Frankenstein by Daniel A. Olivas

A modern retelling of the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley classic that addresses issues of belonging and assimilation. With elements of science fiction, horror, political satire and romance, Chicano Frankenstein confronts our nations bigotries and the question of what it truly means to be human.

$18.00

The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna

From Virginia-based author Rania Hanna comes a stunning debut novel and an impressive feat of storytelling that pulls together Middle Eastern mythology, magic, and ancient legend in the gripping story of a mothers struggle to save her only daughter.

$17.95

Who's Afraid of Gender by Judith Butler

From global icon Judith Butler comes a bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world.

$30.00

Imagination A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin

Drawing from the work of visionariesincluding Black feminists, climate activists, Afrofuturists, and troublemakers of all sortsImagination: A Manifesto explores the possibility and practices required to imagine and create more just and habitable worlds.

$22.00

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice

$19.00

Black Women Taught Us by Jenn M. Jackson

Fearless essays that reclaim the work and words of Black women activists, abolitionists, and movement makers who have long fought for liberation and justicefrom an essential new voice in Black feminism.

$30.00

How to Live Free in a Dangerous World by Shayla Lawson

Poet and journalist Shayla Lawson offers daring and exquisitely crafted essays, where they journey across the globe, find beauty in tumultuous times, and powerfully disrupt constraints of race, gender, and disability.

$29.00

Smoke Kings by Jahmal Mayfield

In the vein of Get Out and Razorblade Tears, a feast of noir fiction and probing social commentary that asks us to consider what would happen if reparations were finally charged and exacted.

$19.99

When Moon Blooms by Aida Salazar

As a child admires the moon, their mother imparts ancestral knowledge of the moon's phases and their relationship to nature and humanity.

$8.99

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

From the author of the breakout bestseller There There, Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous.

$29.00

James by Percival Everett

A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.

$28.00

The Black Box by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

A magnificent, foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves, in resistance to the lies of racism and often in heated disagreement with each other, over the course of the countrys history.

$30.00

Get Off My Neck by Debbie Hines

A deeply revealing expos of the American prosecutorial system and its historic and present racial inequitiesand how we can transform the system to one of fairness and justice.

$27.95

There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib

A poignant, personal reflection on basketball, talent and allegiance, and of course, LeBron Jamesfrom acclaimed author, a gifted poet, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib.

$32.00

H is for Hope Climate Change from A-Z by Elizabeth Kolbert

In twenty-six essays - one for each letter of the alphabet - the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction takes us on a hauntingly illustrated journey through the history of climate change and the uncertainties of our future.

$24.99

Tender Reminders by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah

This powerful deck of 50 cards offers validation, support, encouragement to anyone who has endured racial trauma--from the author of Racial Wellness.

$19.99

Our Hidden Conversations by Michele Norris

Award-winning journalist Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project.

$35.00

BOOKS

BOOKS

SWAG

SWAG

Busboys Hat

Embroidered grey baseball cap with white Busboys and Poets logo- 100% bio-washed twill- Low-profile, 6 panel hat with pre-curved visor- Adjustable self-fabric back with buckle closure

$22.00

Resist Hat

$22.00

Resist Beanie

Ready made for fall and winter, this resist beanie will keep your conscious head warm

$17.00

Stainless Steel Water Bottle

17 ounce Busboys and Poets water bottle

$15.99