Kramers

C K. 

on Yelp

3 years ago

A Dupont Circle institution. Excellent food and one of the only independent bookstores in DC. Service couldn't have been better! 

Robert L. 

on Yelp

3 years ago

A great place for brunch and an appropriate selection of books. My wife hates the bookstores I drag her into, and she loved Kramers. 

L T. 

on Yelp

3 years ago

Went there last night, great foo, drink and excellent experience thanks Donisha who was so pleasant which enhanced the time there. 

Kerry B. 

on Yelp

9 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

Mystery S. 

on Yelp

10 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

Susannah K. 

on Yelp

a year 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. 

Anya R. 

on Yelp

a year 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. 

Chelsea C. 

on Yelp

a year 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

Heather A. 

on Yelp

a year 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