Our chicken comes from Coleman Natural Foods raised on family farms with an exclusive all-vegetarian diet.  That means no animal by-products, no hormones or steroids added and absolutely no antibiotics EVER. 

No Antibiotics Ever
Not in the feed. Not in the water. Not on the farm.

Better Favor From Better Feed
Raised on family farms, our animals receive an exclusive, all vegetarian diet with absolutely no animal by-products. The result: a flavorful difference consumers notice and prefer compared to conventional products.

Safety and Sustainability First
> Industry leading Farm to Fork program ensures traceability through every aspect of production and processing.
> On site USDA inspectors and certified food safety professionals ensure wholesome quality and safety.
> We’re committed to protecting family farms, our communities and the environment.

The Making of Busboys and Poets

A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets

We’re proud to announce A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets, the new memoir from our CEO and Founder, which reveals the vision, challenges, and triumphs behind opening Busboys and Poets. Packed with misadventures, unexpected triumphs, and insights on race, business and politics, Andy Shallal’s memoir takes us on a “How I Built … Continued

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For Langston Hughes on His 123 Birthday

Speech given on February 1, 2024 in Havana, Cuba In 1927 Langston Hughes walked into a Cuba amid an emerging community of artists, intellectuals, and radicals.  He saw a “sunrise in a new land [– a day – in his words]sic – full of brownskin surprises, and hitherto unknown contacts in a world of color.”  … Continued

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Palestine Week 2024

January 18, 2024 – January 25, 2024 In keeping with our ongoing mission of uplifting racial and cultural connections, Busboys and Poets is hosting Palestine Week (January 18 through January 25, 2024). This week-long series of events will offer a diverse range of programming featuring Palestinian food, music, dance, poetry, discussions, and other enriching events. … Continued

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Everest Base Camp #10

Gourmet ketchup anyone? The Sunrise Tea House serves the best French fries I’ve had. Real potatoes fried and sprinkled with Himalayan salt and gourmet ketchup. The thick dark kind made of real tomatoes with a hint of plums (I am making up the plums, but it sure tasted delicious). I ask for Wifi. The owner … Continued

Busboys and Poets Books Review: Never Stop

Busboys and Poets Books Review: Never Stop

Halfway through reading “Never Stop”, it becomes apparent the title of Simba Sana’s new memoir is a clever double entendre that can be interpreted as: 1)    Never Stop in your pursuit of the best life for you. 2)    Never Stop keeping busy, lest you realize that you aren’t living your best life, regardless … Continued

Bookstore Holiday Sale

Bookstore Holiday Sale

Busboys and Poets Books is having a holiday sale from December 21st-December 28th!