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Kramers

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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.
4.54,779 reviews
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Kerry B. 
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4 months ago

I was SO VERY DISAPPOINTED going to Kramer Books & Afterwards Cafe for dessert & coffee with a friend after having dinner in the neighborhood. I remember years ago when the desserts were fabulous, great apple pie and the amazing Kahlúa walnut Moose pie and others. Tonight when I went many of the lightbulbs were out, an obvious sign that The Cafe is not being taken care of. And the dessert choices were awful. The chocolate cake offering had strawberries in the middle of it! The chocolate mousse was more like chocolate ... read more

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Mystery S. 
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5 months ago

BLUF: Very pricey and very small portions. Unremarkable. Flavors ordinary falling into two categories: bland and salty. Table service was top notch. Hosting 50/50; one was attentive and kind, the other uninterested and unfriendly. Worth going? Not so much. If I had included photos of our food, you, the reader, probably would deduct a star. That's how underwhelming the food was. Sloppily tossed together salad and sandwich and fries. For the prices, there wasn't much to either, and the taste of both seemed equivalent to somet... read more

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Susannah K. 
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7 months ago

Came for breakfast and got sticker shock from the prices. Staff was a mixed bag as the young man was quick and helpful but the young lady not so much. The plastic greens on the ceiling smell like dust. Staff dragging the wet bins were loud and grumpy. Avocado toast and Salmon overpriced. Everyone was yanking at their tough bread with their teeth. 

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Hello Susannah, it would be helpful to learn more information about this - specifically the day and time. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Anya R. 
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8 months ago

I had an amazing experience at Kramers this morning! I ordered a coffee, the maple sausage patty, and the bananas foster waffle. The waffle was incredible--perfectly balanced and full of flavor! I requested no pecans on mine, and it was still absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful, with great vibes and a top-tier book selection. The books were well-organized and easy to find, making it a joy to browse. They also have a café if you're in a hurry and want to grab something to go. 

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Chelsea C. 
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8 months ago

What a delightful concept! Its really a place where you bring careful thoughtfulness, I see people browse the bookstore, study at the front like a coffee shop, or use this as a brunch spot. And when we do all these things, we're partaking in the magic of reading! Even when you open up the menu, my favorite detail are the book inspired drinks and cocktails, I mean how cheeky, so unafraid to reference what its all about. As a student, finding a study spot with substantial food, decent seating and an outlet could be so hard to ... read more

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Heather A. 
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8 months ago

I really enjoyed the food here! I got the crabcake pasta and it was seriously so good!!! I also got the mushrooms they had Parmesan and were cooked really well and so juicy and delicious! My friend got an octopus dish that I got to try and it was cooked to perfection. She also ordered the potatoes that I didn't try, but they looked really good. Our waiter was very friendly. After we ate, we explored the bookstore and they had such a large selection! It was definitely a good environment that seemed very popular! Would definit... read more

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Alex S. 
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8 months ago

Pretty interesting place- a combination of bookstore, sit down restaurant and bar area. Had drinks there but the food look pretty good too. It is a bit noisy with people come and go so not the best of places if you want quiet. 

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Jessica V. 
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9 months ago

Love this place!!! Every time i'm in town from Miami, i stop by!! So cozy so cute!! Great place to eat alone, with family, book buddies 

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Nupur C. 
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9 months ago

Everything here was DELICIOUS and it was so cute to be able to look around the bookstore while waiting for our food, not that waitstaff kept us waiting long. The vibes in here post dupont chirstmas market were everything and it didn't hurt that they were right next door to keep us out of the cold. Loved it here so much:) 

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How is Kramers rated?

Kramers has a 4.5 star rating with 4,779 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

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