Busboys and Poets

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4251 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
We are a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted, and a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide. A place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul. We believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change.

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4.02,115 reviews
Kemuel V.
11/17/2025

The homie PK cool asl, bus boys need to pay bro more. Atmosphere cool too, food's not bad either.

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Crystal S.
1/3/2026

A friend suggested Busboys and Poets for brunch & I intentionally didn't eat beforehand in order to have plenty of room in my tummy to chow down. It was my first time dining here & all I've...

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Sheryl T.
10/18/2025

The food is delicious! Try the sweet potato hash or build your own omelet. Don't sleep on the lattes...especially the violet one! The location in Shirlington is a neighborhood favorite!

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Caroline T.
9/21/2025

Craving a late night burger, Busboys and Poets was still open and seemed to fit the bill. And they offered sweet potato fries with their burger? Sold. I placed the order through DoorDash, and...

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Whitley D.
6/17/2025

Place of welcoming and good food....this is a spot to put on the radar. Busboys and Poets' mission is to be a community gathering place that fosters dialogue on social and political issues while...

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