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Kramers
- Cafes
- Washington, DC
About this business
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.
Location details
1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
I've been coming here for years, and each time the place is more whimsical than the last. Truly a gem in DuPont, no better place to browse books and get caffeinated. Love supporting this business and so happy it's so close to the metro. Very much a staple place in my DC living. Cannot recommend it enough.
Haven't been to Kramer's in a while and decided to come support local. Just like I remember the store was easy to navigate, and there were many books in stock that I had on my "to buy" list. The employees are always so helpful when trying to find a book. I still highly recommended shopping local for books when you can.
This review is exclusively afternoon tea as I haven't seen any reviews on it yet! Kramers has almost two parts - a bar/seating area up front and then the back area which also has outdoor tables. We originally sat at the front but after being ignored for a few minutes we moved to the back. The afternoon tea is offered on weekdays from 2-5pm. The most shocking and egregious part of this tea is that tea isn't included with the price. I thought when the menu said "teapot only" that meant if you didn't want the sandwiches. Tea ... read more
Business response:
Hello Devon, we appreciate your feedback. It would be helpful to receive more information. Are you referring to the photo on our website that shows two towers? The menu shows tower for two with two teapots for $49 and a teapot only is $10. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss further.
Service staff and bar were all perfect! Of course/ there was an Amazing selection of books too!
Kramers always hits, and it's a comfy local spot. I sometimes bunker down with a friend in Dupont for days in work mode, and we would take joyful breaks to bop down to Kramers for brunch. She always gets the avo toast and French soda and it's cute to have a lil routine. We came here on Inauguration Day 2025, a spooky day, and it felt very DC. Thankful for this friendship and fond memories here together.
Super yummy! Came here on a Sunday morning to browse books and eat breakfast with a friend. We both enjoyed our experience. The service was friendly and our food came out fast and fresh. I enjoyed the omelette and she had crab cakes Benedict's. The seating area in the back was nice and bright. Overall I would definitely come back!
Amazing service great host super welcoming, server was also very kind and patient with us, food was amazing and came quick.
it has amazing books a big selection and workers are nice and helpful and has cheap prices and sales
Such a lovely place! The bookstore was cute with a good stock of items. The food in the restaurant was incredible. We only had time for a snack and got butternut squash burrata and it was delicious. Other patrons' food looked great too.
Frequently asked questions about Kramers
How is Kramers rated?
Kramers has a 4.6 star rating with 4,394 reviews.
When is Kramers open?
Kramers is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.