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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.
1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Get directionsWeekday | Schedule | Status |
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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. |
Kramers is half book store, half restaurant & bar. If you want to relax at a bar that will give you the best Irish coffee while you cozy up to a new book, then this is the place! The food is good, but I would recommend not coming on a Sunday. Sundays are overcrowded and super busy so you won't get the best experience. I love this place!
I saw this place on tik Tok as recommended for books and drinks this place did not disappoint. The food was delicious. Plenty of drinks to choose from. I loved the Romance section of the book area. They had Colleen Hoover books and Tessa Bailey. I didn't see Frieda McFadden books. They should get her in store. Next time I will walk around more. The place was busy so a little congested.
My wife and I had our first date here so we were so excited when they agreed to let us have our wedding reception here! It's crazy to think this was the only second time hosting an event. Everything went off according to plan. The service was fantastic, the food and drinks were all amazing. Everybody had a fantastic time. I've been visiting this establishment since the late '90s and look forward to many more happy returns.
Kramers is a D.C. institution that's been around for decades. Heck, I remember browsing the shelves of Kramers as a teenager. Eventually, I became a fan of this bookstore as an adult. But, after a recent visit, I left feeling a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, Kramers still has an awesome selection of books. You can find a book on just about any subject...fiction, nonfiction, religion, racism, travel...you name it! You can also snag some last minute gifts...socks, mugs, and bookmarks, just to name a few. Can't leav... read more
Spent a while perusing their extensive book selections before enjoying a delicious breakfast to go! Enjoyed the "Kramer's breakfast" which consisted of house made O'Brien potatoes, 4 hearty slices of bacon, toast & two over easy eggs. I felt $15 wasn't too bad for a full breakfast and it was so delicious! I ordered thru Toast.com which was easy! Order was ready in 5-7 minutes and when I picked it up, the staff were so nice and accommodating.
came here for brunch on a sunday with an old friend and loved it! the bookstore/cafe vibes are great and cozy. i ordered the buttermilk waffles with seasonal fruit (blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries this time) and a lavender latte with oat milk. both were delicious and super filling. the only reason it's not five stars is because it's a little expensive for what it is, but still a really nice treat!
Delicious. Chicken had a spicy sauce, really good. Went really well with the coleslaw. The waffle was crispy and soft delicious.
I love Kramers bar, i go every Sunday. Just to have amazing conversations with the bartender Thomas, amazing guy. You can't get better service then Kramer's.
We popped in here for lunch. My husband frequented this place back when he was in college, and it's a chic little restaurant in the back of a bookstore. I was a little leery at first due to the long wait and small indoor space - particularly with two kids in tow (it didn't seem family friendly to me at a first glance) but I'm pleased to report my first impression was completely wrong. A friendly hostess seated us outside immediately as there was no wait. It was warm outside but there was a nice breeze and the umbrellas pr... read more
Kramers has a 4.6 star rating with 4,394 reviews.
Kramers is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.