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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

Bookstore, Café, and Bar
Northwest Washington, Washington
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    Numuque
    "good selection of books, delicious cakes, friendly staff."(9 Tips)
    Melissa E.
    "Eat the Goober Pie after reading the latest new releases!"(7 Tips)
    Andrea N.
    "The crab cake pasta is to die for!"(10 Tips)
    Maria
    "soft shell crab sandwich with roasted corn"(4 Tips)
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  • Tammy G.heart icon on user image
    Tammy GordonAugust 13, 2013
    My favorite bookstore! Great for classics, fun fiction, DC tour books and gifts. Bonus: neat bar/resto in back.
  • Maggie M.heart icon on user image
    Maggie MacGMarch 23, 2014
    My favorite place to go in Dupont since the '90s. Great food and amazing desserts if you want some interesting people watching while getting a little something sweet.
  • Víctor S.
    Víctor SánchezNovember 12, 2012
    Great bookstore w/ great energy & a plethora of choices. If ur of the picky type (like me); have an idea of what ur looking for. Regardless, it's quite nice to dip into multiple worlds on a visit.
  • Brent G.heart icon on user image
    Brent GatewoodJune 19, 2018
    I’m torn. I love the feel of the place and the beer selection in the cafe. I had one meal - Mac and Cheese, won’t have it again. Good cheese, noodles over cooked. I’ll be back and try something else.
  • David D.
    David DerrickAugust 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Far and away my favorite cafe and book store in DC! Unique way of displaying books face up makes for enjoyable browsing. Delightful brunch in the outdoor seating area! Small bar is ideal for meet-ups.
  • Ali K.heart icon on user image
    Ali KortayAugust 27, 2017
    Berry Pancake with Scrambled Egg and in addition baked potatoes.
  • Peggyheart icon on user image
    PeggyApril 21, 2019
    Love this place! Browse and buy a book in the store, then walk over to the cafe to grab a bite (and read your new book!).
  • Behrad Eats
    Behrad EatsAugust 20, 2014
    The Sushi Tuna & Avocado Salad is fresh and delicious, made with: fresh sushi-grade tuna - pan-seared rare - soy, wasabi & honey vinaigrette fresh avocado - edamame - soba noodle salad.
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostAugust 1, 2014
    The benefit it reaps from its bookstore relationship is that it's open late every day, and all night on Friday and Saturday. It also serves brunch on weekends. Read more
  • Mikael W.heart icon on user image
    Mikael WagnerFebruary 17, 2014
    I went to this gem on our snow day on a Thursday and it was a delight. I had delicious mussels and a seared tuna carpaccio. Delicious. Best part cocktails by Molly--a people person gold star staff.❤️
  • Hannah L.heart icon on user image
    Hannah LuddyJanuary 11, 2017
    Great selection of books at reasonable prices, with a lovely community-feel cafe. Try the waffles and bacon, and wander a bit to find something new to read. Location is convenient to bus and metro.
  • Mikael W.heart icon on user image
    Mikael WagnerJanuary 26, 2014
    A very cool place to simply chill-lax. Best place to hang is in the bar area. The night I wS there it was jammed packed so we got a table and shared a peach cobbler dessert and coffee w/booze
  • Ghosts of DC
    Ghosts of DCJanuary 27, 2012
    Sit outside on a spring day with a couple friends and some beer. This is a great place for some people watching along 19th St. Check out our post on the history of the building. Read more
  • dancingqueen f.heart icon on user image
    Mondays hh $5 handcrafted martinis is top notch, historic institution of DC known for its chocolate & desserts-used to be 24/7 diner/bookstore now 24hr Fri-Sun-Dysfunctional Family Sundae is the Best!
  • Shirin J.heart icon on user image
    Shirin JafariAugust 7, 2017
    Get the New Orleans Fettuccine!! It was one of the best pastas I've had! And you can never go wrong with their desserts!
  • ᴡ C.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ CorreaAugust 18, 2016
    The Cuban sandwich was amazing and they had a great selection of beer. Nice place to go with a mixed younger crowd
  • Meshaheart icon on user image
    MeshaFebruary 26, 2018
    A wonderful place, every book lover should visit. They got good list of events which updated monthly.
  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca BrownOctober 25, 2017
    Tasty granola! Great opening times.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsAugust 12, 2017
    This is a great spot to sit on the patio and have a drink if you're looking for something chill.
  • Aleksandra A.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandra ArcipowskaAugust 12, 2017
    Absolutely amazing! Great selection of books (incl. art and architecture sections); nice atmosphere and a cozy cafe. I will be back soon!
  • Jeff P.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ParkDecember 11, 2018
    Very cute bookstore and a great place to bring a date - has nice cafe inside and a bar
  • Mauricio M.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio M.November 16, 2016
    Definitely one of my favorite places in DC. Great place to brunch, nice selection of beers (try the Hefeweizen) and good cakes.
  • Sasha T.heart icon on user image
    Sasha TkachenkoNovember 10, 2016
    A perfect spot for breakfast/lunch. Good coffee (the Latte is huge), nice house sodas and great Red Velvet cake. Try Cuban sandwich!
  • M B.heart icon on user image
    M BJuly 4, 2017
    They go all in on the Chicken Pot Pie. Tons of chicken that falls apart, tender carrot and potato, and the pastry is killer by itself!
  • Rachel O.heart icon on user image
    Rachel OrrAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Couldn't say enough good things about this place. Cafe is fantastic for brunch and dinner. A bit pricey but totally worth it. The bookstore and are bar are open so late on the weekends!
  • A R.heart icon on user image
    A RJuly 15, 2016
    Awesome bookstore. Slices of pie are huge. Beer selection is good.
  • Janna H.heart icon on user image
    Janna H.March 28, 2017
    A very cute bookstore. Really great breakfast everything the table had was great.
  • Evan L.
    Evan L.August 11, 2013
    Found this on Urban Spoon at 2am on a Saturday. Best food ever. The butternut squash ravioli was probably the best thing I've had in my entire life.
  • Sarah H.
    Sarah HarkerAugust 25, 2012
    Saturday brunch is great... Good entrees. $3 Bloody Mary doesn't skimp on the vodka. Great coffee. Fun atmosphere. A little pricey for brunch but worth it!
  • Arpi T.
    The desserts are amazing! Try the salted caramel vanilla cake, it's incredible.
  • Christy C.heart icon on user image
    Christy CloutierJune 13, 2019
    The crab cake burger was very good and the seasoned fries were EXCELLENT. Fish tacos not so much: dry and lacking flavor.
  • John (.heart icon on user image
    Get the crab omelette! Such a good spot to read and relax. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Zldkijh_W/?igshid=tk80kcc50o9w
  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I love stopping in here to browse the books and to have a drink in the little bar area. They have a great selection of craft beers as well as liquor. This place is a gem.
  • Walter W.
    Walter WhitakerMay 27, 2014
    crab meat omelets were fantastic as was the bookstore. A friend who used to live near there and a cab driver both recommended and they were right! A must do in DC
  • Camille W.heart icon on user image
    Camille WrightMarch 4, 2015
    The squash ravioli is yum - o - lishous. Great to go with kids because books store is attached to restaurant.
  • Richard E.heart icon on user image
    Richard EfthimSeptember 21, 2015
    Brunch was wonderful. For a brie, spinach omelet which was delish. Reservations recommended to avoid long waits though browsing the bookstore is fun too
  • Sara O.
    Sara OberdorfMay 5, 2013
    Slightly pricy, but HUGE portions, great food, friendly service. Way better than the cafe at DuPont Hotel across the street!
  • Jase W.
    Jase WMarch 20, 2015
    This bookstore is amazing. It's not spacious or has a lot of places to sit, but it's full of amazing books. Way better than the local B&N.
  • Tom M.
    Tom MaxwellFebruary 23, 2018
    This bookstore has a bar in it so you can read and get smashed. What more do you need?
  • Bobbyheart icon on user image
    BobbyJanuary 14, 2017
    Chicken pot pie with a cute presentation!
  • Hailey C.heart icon on user image
    Hailey CaldwellJune 1, 2017
    Not the most spectacular breakfast in the world, but they make up for it with the amazing bookstore that will leave you wandering around for hours.
  • Lauren
    LaurenAugust 17, 2012
    I adore Kramerbooks because whether I'm in need of a good book or a good slice of dessert, this bookstore provides! Their brunch is also yummy and well worth the wait.
  • Michael L.
    Michael LucasJanuary 24, 2013
    Awesome bookstore and a nice cafe inside for some classy cafe food and drinks. Great place to spend a few hours to relax or just chat with old friends.
  • Mariaheart icon on user image
    MariaJune 4, 2015
    Great books, great cafe! I had the soft shell crab sandwich with roasted corn and salad with pecans and crumbled blue cheese.
  • Y.Arman B.heart icon on user image
    Y.Arman BarlasFebruary 15, 2017
    You can read and eat. They have great cafe.
  • Jon D.
    Jon DarveauSeptember 5, 2011
    Well this is a unique place here selling all kinds of books along with a full service bar and restaurant. Definitely worth checking out just for the novelty. Fri/Sat open 24 hours as well.
  • Lahaina Mae M.
    Lahaina Mae MondoñedoDecember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The butternut squash ravioli and cheesecakes are what I always come back for. Also, if you can get a table, try the brunch. You can't go wrong with the berry, berry pancakes!
  • Vijaya T.
    Vijaya ThakurOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Open 24hrs with live music on Fri and Sat! Also, one of my absolute fav bookstores in the world. Diverse selection. Grab a good read and a great beer, it'll be a beautiful day.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    The front of Kramerbooks houses an array of current and classic literary titles and in the back the cafe serves food, wine, beer and dessert into the early hours of the morning. -- Green Guide Editor
  • Charheart icon on user image
    CharSeptember 7, 2021
    Love this bookstore! Great selection of books for any DC political type. Great coffee and friendly staff too!
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