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Kramers

4.5

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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.
4.54,862 reviews
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William N. 
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3 years ago

At rific bookstore and eclectic restaurants all in one. My only disappointment was in their beer selection which is completely local. 

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Lauren M. 
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3 years ago

Kramers is such a gem (not that hidden) and as popular as it is I've never not been able to find a table when visiting this adorable bookstore and cafe. The space is really three separate things: a cozy/lux bar area that hosts live music and comedy sometimes, a bookstore split into two sides for fiction and non fiction, and an adorable cafe with natural light inside and ample seating outside for sunny days. Their cookbook section is incredible and their puzzle selection is a standout. For food and drinks I recommend their Cu... read more

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Galilea M. 
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3 years ago

This quaint little bookstore is the cutest thing ever. We walked in through their kitchen which was interesting, the other entrance is more direct to the book store and you'll find a coffee shop in there as well. It is definitely a busy little place.I walked in with a handful of friends and we which were able to find a book that suited us. The staff is friendly and helpful. And there is plenty of room to walk around. They also have the cutest magnets and tote bags for sale! This bookstore is a 10/10 in my book and I will... read more

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Sandra B. 
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3 years ago

Pleasantly surprised by the food; the real standouts being the tuna and toasted rice cake dish and the peanut butter chocolate pie. The drinks were tasty too, esp the beer tasting that was free. I think I'll roam around the book store next time to get the full experience. 

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Allie S. 
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3 years ago

Drinks are pretty good. The bar inside is nearby a cute bookstore where you can browse in case there is a wait. 

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Marcos Z. 
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3 years ago

The drinks were great. Food was decent. However, the book store is full of leftist propaganda that will kill your brain cells. No diversity of ideas. L bookstore. 

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Rivers O. 
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3 years ago

It's so cute in here! They have a great selection of books and their restaurant is awesome! Only thing I wish was better is the service at the restaurant. I've been forgotten about several times by my server the past couple of times I've eaten here. But the food is so so good and you can read the book you bought from the store - makes for a wonderful afternoon :) 

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Yvette C. 
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3 years ago

This is probably one of my favorite places in DC. It is great for brunch and all day breakfast! Also, BEST chicken and waffles in the city (I promise!) All the food and coffee is amazing. My favorite is the chicken and waffles as mentioned above, yet the eggs Benedict and the cheese steak sandwich are also ridiculously good. The ambiance is great, is a perfect setting for a date or to hang with a friend. The library inside is perfect to grab a book before of after food or while your wait for your party. Service is alwa... read more

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Tibor S. 
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3 years ago

The quality of the stock is fine. But, like everything else about D.C., the place has a system stooge vibe; unlike bookshops I've worked at on the West Coast -- some of them at least -- people are passively discouraged from browsing. You are passive-aggressively encouraged to hurry up and buy something and leave. Of course it's a small space so I understand that they don't really have room for chairs or stools. Again, this is not so much a failure of the bookshop itself as it is a feature of the surrounding dweeby system sto... read more

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Kramers has a 4.5 star rating with 4,862 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

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