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Kramers

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KRAMERS IS AN ICONIC INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE, VERSATILE EVENTS SPACE, AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT, AND ILLUSTRIOUS BAR — ALL IN ONE. SINCE 1976, KRAMERS HAS BEEN THE QUINTESSENTIAL GATHERING PLACE FOR FRIENDLY LOCALS, CURIOUS VISITORS, HIGHFALUTIN FOODIES, HAPPY HOUR REVELERS, COMEDY LOVERS, JAZZ EXPERTS, AUTHORS, INTELLECTUALS, AND FRANKLY, EVERYONE ELSE, TOO. 

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1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States

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Mon8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Jenny T. 
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4 days ago

Love this gem of a bookstore and restaurant. Came here for afternoon tea with book club friends. The sandwiches weren't particularly great, I liked the egg sandwich, but the cream cheese is a bit much on the smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches. The deviled egg is also curried. The scones and accompanying lemon curd and clotted cream were surprisingly delightful (I usually hate scones). The macarons were okay -- I wasn't a big fan of the raspberry and coffee flavors that I got, I liked the peanut butter mousse cup, didn't ... read more

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Zaria S. 
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a week ago

Rating is purely on the food. Yes, the attached bookstore is cute, but I was meeting up with a friend for dinner. I had their duck confit and cherry pizza, and I really enjoyed it. I've never had duck on my pizza, so I thought, it would be something a bit different, and it was worth the order, absolutely delicious. waitress was kind and the surroundings were of course cute. Worth a visit to try out some of their menu. 

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Glory N. 
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a week ago

Such a cute vibe and nice amount of variety on the menu. I went for brunch and got the orange cream soda, which was super refreshing and the french toast, which was also good and was a nice portion size as well. My only complaint is that the indoor seating area gets a bit hot. 

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Patty H. 
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a week ago

My favorite DC bookstore (but not my favorite restaurant)! I love that the bookstore has never changed. A great selection of carefully chosen books in a bright, bustling space with friendly staff who love to read. 

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Kristina M. 
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2 weeks ago

Yes! This is the bookstore that is missing from your life. You'll thank me later. Oh, and they have food, coffee, tea, wine and book clubs. Color me happy!!! I love this place! If I could get a studio apartment and just live above it, I would. The staff is phenomenal. The selection is great and service for the foods.. yah, you'll be happy. Wether your looking for a. Ew tarot deck, post cards, the sweet best sellers or some classics you will find them there. Celebrate and honor your local bookstore and the culture and co... read more

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Gary H. 
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3 weeks ago

according to a cattle rancher, Kramers has one of the best hamburgers in DC--and I concur 

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Tina L. 
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3 weeks ago

Had a reservation this evening for Kramers and all I can say is WOW!! It is a cute bookstore with an amazing g restaurant and a pretty lively bar! This review is only on the restaurant! Seated promptly and greeted promptly with water, myself, and my dining partner went straight into the drink menu, we were delighted to see that they had some drafts that we enjoyed that are hard to find where we live in Virginia. My friend opted for for the Crooked Crab Red Ale, and I did Farm Fuzz from Manor Hill brewing. Both were deligh... read more

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Benjamin S. 
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a month ago

Very cool bookstore and great restaurant. The ambiance and quality of service is very good and the food we had (lunch on a Sunday) was excellent. When we needed anything, service was attentive. The cafe area has plants growing in the ceiling and nice natural light. The portion sizes were generous. I had cinnamon french toast (I ordered a side of bacon too). My wife had the green goddess salad and said it was excellent. Others had a waffle, blackened salmon, and a crab cake sandwich and everyone was happy with their meal... read more

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Gayle B. 
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a month ago

A great bookstore not to be missed if you are near Dupont Circle in DC. Great selection of books and other interesting items. 

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Kramers has a 4.6 star rating with 4,398 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

Kramers is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.