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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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Mari F. 
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9 months ago

A DC institution, I was able to stop in for a quick visit on my recent trip to DC. Great selection of books and miscellaneous book-related items I'm so happy I had the chance to stop in! 

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Isabel W. 
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9 months ago

The staff was amazing at kramers. My server was nice and quick. I also really enjoyed the margarita pizza. It's a personal sized 4 slice thin crusted pizza. It was so yummy! I need to come back for brunch. 

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Nick S. 
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9 months ago

Great great great food. Lovely service. Cool environment. If you're visiting DC and want brunch or lunch this is the place! 

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Kim K. 
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9 months ago

This iconic restaurant was what I needed for breakfast. The French toast had a unique taste that I had never had anywhere else. The cinnamon in the butter was rich yet flattering to my taste buds. It was fulfilling. I ordered a side sausage to go with the French toast. My friend had salmon and eggs, and she said they were good. The restaurant is in the center of downtown DC, within walking distance to many of the sites within DC and across the street from the metro. The service was initially quick. However, our waitress forg... read more

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Lauren .. 
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9 months ago

This bookstore is lovely, though I wish their horror selection was more extensive. It primarily consists of horror classics and popular books, and there is a limited selection of new and exciting horror books. Other than that, their other selections are quite nice, and everyone will be able to find something for themselves. The restaurant was quite nice, and the food was delightful. My partner and I ordered the Mac and cheese along with papas bravas, and they were terrific. I loved my lavender latte and I am looking forward ... read more

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Latoya J. 
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9 months ago

Kramers is a delightful find in a fantastic location! My visit was so enjoyable, and I discovered some truly intriguing books. The added bonus of delicious food and adult beverages makes it even more fun. I can't wait to try their lunch menu, which has some amazing options. Though the space is cozy, the book selections are wonderfully diverse. I'm already excited for my next visit to Kramers 

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Lauren S. 
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10 months ago

The sandwich itself was a reasonable price and actually really tasty, solid breakfast sandwich and the little salad with it was very refreshing. But man the service is odd. It seemed like they had one server for the entire restaurant?? Took a bit to put in our orders which is fine, took a long time to actually get the food, and took even longer to wave down a random food runner for the check (which I feel bad about) but our server was no where in sight. I downed my water pretty quickly and asked for more and my server seeme... read more

Business response:

Hello Lauren, we are glad that you enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and this is disappointing to see regarding service. Please contact us at info@kramers.com so we can discuss. 

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Mark W. 
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10 months ago

Good service and good food. Bookstore in the restaurant which is kinda cool. What amazed me was I was able to get a plastic straw in DC. 

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Neli R. 
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11 months ago

I suggest you make a reservation if you're going for brunch. The food was delicious! I loved this little place! I went their for brunch on a rainy day. It was packed and cozy. They have a book store in there, so in case you do t have a reservation, time passes by quick when you're waiting around. I had crab cakes benedict, and omelet and some French toast. All was so good. I will definitely be back! 

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How is Kramers rated?

Kramers has a 4.6 star rating with 4,394 reviews. 

When is Kramers open?

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