Busboys and Poets
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1025 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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March 25, 2017We really enjoyed dinner. The gluten free folks dined on French fries, fruit, mashed potatoes, the BEST nachos ever, poached pear salad and beans and wild rice. Seriously delicious. The only things fried in the fryer are GF. When our server didn't know the answers to my gluten free and allergy questions the manager came over. Very nice and very knowledgeable
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June 12, 2016
I appreciated the fact that I had more than one gf choice for dinner. I get irritated when there is only one thing...and it is something I don't like. I had the shrimp and grits. They were very good. I did taste my husband's fried chicken, also gf. Everything was good. I had the gf hazlenut cake. It was a little dry...but I'm not complaining. As a side note, my bil is df and had the regular pizza with the df cheese--and loved it. He ate the whole thing, which is very unlike him.
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June 05, 2016Was excited to get fried gluten free foods, but asked before ordering if they use a dedicated gf fryer and the manager said no. They have 2 fryers... One for vegetarian food and one for non-vegetarian foods. Ended up going somewhere else since I have celiac and can't have foods cross-contaminated.
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March 25, 2016
Excellent fried chicken. There is a good selection of gluten free items and service was great. They have a good knowledge of gluten allergies and take every precaution to assure the customer it is safe to eat.
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April 10, 2015
So thankful for places like this where a Celiac can eat fried food safely. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes under delicious white gravy. Southern cooking without gluten, and it was only about $15. First time I'd had fried chicken at a restaurant since diagnosis. The gravy made it even better. As an appetizer, we had nachos. The toppings were great, though the chips left a bit to be desired.
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January 20, 2015
Very reliably delicious. Went for brunch and got Mekhleme, an Iraqi dish with eggs, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and spices. Delicious. This local chain clearly marks regular menu with GF symbol, though not brunch menu. They were happy to check with chef on dishes for me the first time I came, so I ordered the same thing this time around. Most brunch items come with toast, and as a non-celiac I didn't bother alerting them not to include it this time - I simply didn't eat it. It wasn't a problem on my first visit asking them to leave it out, and I'm pretty sure they let me sub for fruit. they're very knowledgeable and cater to special diets (vegan, etc.)
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December 22, 2014
The waiter let me know that vegan and gluten were their specialty, so they would make sure I was taken care of. I ordered an omelette, and asked for mixed greens instead of their other side options. It was great, I'd definitely go back!
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November 30, 2014
I was looking at their menu to see what their gluten free options were. I noticed the Chicken Barley Soup was listed as one of their gluten free options!!!! I called the restaurant and was told there was not wheat in the soup and was therefore gluten free. I educated the manager and he said he would contact their department/person who handled the menu to have them change it. Based on this error, I did not feel comfortable going to this restaurant and I was not sure what other mistakes have been made in their labeling.
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September 13, 2013
Honestly the best gluten free pizza I have had. I get it every time I'm on town and have never had a problem with cross contamination. Their menu is very clearly marked and the staff generally knowledge, with the widest variety of options I've found in the city so far. I never feel like I have to worry when I eat there.
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May 26, 2013
they had several GF items on the menu. my wife, the celiac, had GF rice and beans with chicken, I had the GF fried chicken and collard greens. both were quite tasty! great food, great service! loved it!
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April 29, 2017
5331 Baltimore Ave #104, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Very cool place. Lots to look at and the Gluten free menu is great. and the smell when you walk in is amazing
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January 21, 2017
5331 Baltimore Ave #104, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Came in for coffee and good reads, so I can't speak to the food, however Gluten Free items are clearly identified on their menu. They also have vegan and vegetarian options as well.
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December 19, 2016
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Lest you be mislead by other reviews- the only things the fryer is used for are gluten free items. No, they don't have a separate fryer, but it isn't going to cause any cross contamination. The fried chicken slayed me. I was then kicked out for licking the plate.
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December 18, 2016
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Incredible, awesome food!! After 5 years of not being able to order good fried chicken, today I had some incredible fried chicken, mashed potatoes and collard greens. Service and food are awesome!!
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October 17, 20162021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
I've spent a lot of time at busboys and poets, and have a vast array of wonderful memories of eating and drinking here. But most of those are from before I knew that I had celiac. I keep going back on the basis of my fond memories of the food and service; and I keep getting glutened (always by way of cross contamination). If you have celiac, I would recommend avoiding busboys. If you don't worry about cross-contamination, I'd strongly recommend going there. I've given them a "3" to split the difference between the "1" for celiac-friendliness and the "5" for everything else.
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July 20, 2016
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Eaten here many times (breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner) and had never had a problem. I'm always very clear that the GF is medical, and ask them to indicate that on the ticket. Once they came back and said that the fries were being friend in the shared fryer due to a malfunction in their separate fryer. Despite the disappointment, I appreciated the heads up.
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July 10, 2016
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The gluten free French toast is A-MAZE-ING. SO GOOD!!!
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June 19, 2016
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
I went for brunch, and was very excited for the very well advertised gluten-free french toast. Of course, they were all out. I proceeded to pay $8 for eggs, as my diet is extremely limited .
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May 15, 2016
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
We ordered 3 items, all labeled gluten free: wild rice and beans with chicken, pan seared chicken and the nachos. The gluten-induced migraine kicked in about 45 minutes later. Unfortunate, since we enjoyed the food, but we won't be going back.
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January 03, 20162021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Delicious food, cool vibe but but high risk of gluten cross contamination. My daughter reacted both times we went. The first because they put wheat crackers with her soup despite multiple reminders that she has celiac disease. The second time likely cross contamination as her reaction to gluten is quite recognisable. Service also slow.
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December 15, 2015
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Went there tonight and I'm very sick! Stomach is VERY bloated and I'm in extreme pain. Very disappointing. If you have Celiac Disease, please don't put yourself through this pain and sickness! 😂
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November 10, 2015
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The fried chicken was fantastic. Cauliflower fritata was so-so. Our son liked the pizza. Lots of good options.
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April 05, 2015
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, delicious food and we had a good variety of dishes to choose from.
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February 18, 2015
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Food was good and have a large gluten free menu however.. There is an issue with there procedures as there was a cross contamination.. Reaction was pretty quick.. Within 10 minutes of leaving I was sick..
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December 22, 2014
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
I ordered an omelette, specified my gluten allergy, and it arrived with toast. I sent it back with the server that delivered it, and it returned a minute later, toastless. but it was the same omelette. When I spoke when the waitress she personal took it back and had them remake the omelette. After that everything was fine. But scary.
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September 23, 2014
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Went on a Saturday after reading a local write-up about how gluten friendly they are for brunch. The only real brunch items that were made with gluten free ingredients were eggs with no toast/wrap. They didn't have breads, pancakes, granola, or oatmeal. GF brunch fail.
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August 20, 2014
5331 Baltimore Ave #104, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Had the vegan nachos and scallops tonight. DELICIOUS. They had a good variety of options. Can't wait to go back! Don't know why it's rated $$$ would say more like $$...
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August 05, 20144251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Love the gluten free friend chicken and mashed potatoes and collard greens!
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July 19, 2014
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Went there for lunch on a Saturday. Said they couldn't absolutely guarantee gf due to volume. Decided to try anyway. Sat down and the only gf option on their brunch menu was beef chili. No options. So we left.
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April 17, 2014
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
I had missed fried chicken so much and their gluten free chicken is just delicious.
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July 29, 2013
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
amazingly good! Best gluten free meal I have ever had!
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July 21, 2013
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Lots of GF options for my Celiac son. He got a pizza, but tasted my chicken and my wife's basil tofu.
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April 07, 2013
4251 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
went for brunch and staff was helpful and accomodating for my gf and dairy free etc needs. I prefer their dinner food but it was good. service great.
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February 23, 2013
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
they have many gf options as well as dairy free. everything is delicious. a little pricey but worth it for the great quality food. big portions too.
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January 10, 2013
5331 Baltimore Ave #104, Hyattsville, MD 20781
We had a bit of a problem with my salad coming out with bread, but they fixed a new one promptly. Also tried the gf meat pizza and it was probably the best gf crust I've had.
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October 20, 2012
5331 Baltimore Ave #104, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Awesome GF food items that are delicious!
Gluten-Free Features
- Celiac Friendly
- Fried Chicken
- Gluten Free Menu
- Pizza
Categories
- Brunch
- Dairy-Free
- Kid Friendly
- Late Night
- Lunch
- Pescetarian Friendly
- Restaurant
- Vegan Friendly
| Monday | 8 am - 12 am |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 12 am |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 12 am |
| Thursday | 8 am - 12 am |
| Friday | 8 am - 1 am |
| Saturday | 9 am - 1 am |
| Sunday | 9 am - 12 am |
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