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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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WeekdayScheduleStatus
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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Jasper N. 
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4 hours ago

This store has a good size and offers a wide range of books from many genres. However, I asked several times for specific titles and couldn't find them, so it's better to go in looking for popular choices. The entrance is easy to access, but the aisles are narrow, making it hard to move around when the store is busy. The staff were fine; they looked up books when I asked, but they didn't engage much otherwise. The store is clean and bright. There is a restaurant attached that has great service and good food, with both indoor... read more

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April C. 
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4 days ago

I loved the bookstore side. Great eclectic mix of book and there is absolutely something for everybody. We had late afternoon drinks which were tasty. The Marguerita pizza was tasty but definitely not Nee Haven crust as advertised. The wait staff was a bit lackluster and the food dude definitely did not have the quirky cool ambiance of the bookstore! 

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Allison B. 
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6 days ago

This place is a bit nostalgic for me after discovering it 15 years ago while working in DC for a summer. Fast forward to now and I'm now back living in this part of the country. Was happy to see it's still around. It's become a bit of a tradition for my family to visit whenever we find ourselves in the DMV. I love the bookstore, always a great selection and well organized. But the food is good too! We had breakfast this morning and the blueberry lemon waffles and eggs in purgatory were both 10/10...I'd just suggest an extra ... read more

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Rosanna L. 
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6 days ago

Loved the combo of bookstore, restaurant and bar in one location. I stayed in a hotel nearby and went there twice. 

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Jenny T. 
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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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 months 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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How is Kramers rated?

Kramers has a 4.6 star rating with 4,452 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

Kramers is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.