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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Bookstore, Café, and Bar
Northwest Washington, Washington
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"good selection of books, delicious cakes, friendly staff."(9 Tips)
"Eat the Goober Pie after reading the latest new releases!"(7 Tips)
"The crab cake pasta is to die for!"(10 Tips)
"soft shell crab sandwich with roasted corn"(4 Tips)
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- DoubleDeuceMay 24, 2013The carrot & ginger soup is wonderful. It packs a bit of a spicy kick though so beware.
The bookstore is standing room only, reasonably priced but can be crowded in the afternoons. Open late! (1am)
You're committing a crime if you fail to get some form of dessert before leaving. Also try the crab cake pasta, because old bay spice + cream sauce = happiness
Shannon YazurloFebruary 6, 2012An awesome place to spend a quiet afternoon or a good spot to buy gifts for friends and family.
SKWSeptember 6, 2016Candy Shandy is like a Summer Shandy, but even better. Delicious, crisp and refreshing.
Best bookstore in town and home to consistently phenomenal desserts.
it's often busy for dinner, so come here after dinner for their amazing deserts. Peach Cobbler is a favourite
ArdvaarkSeptember 1, 2013You don't need a token for the bathroom anymore, which is rather disappointing. See if you can get your waiter to give you a handful of these now-obsolete classic Dupont keepsakes.
Daniel ShepherdNovember 26, 2012Seems most people come here when it's really busy, but if it's not, don't forget to get a token from your server to go to the restroom
Men's Health MagNovember 8, 2011Books and brews? Not a bad idea. The literate choice here is clearly a Bell's Two Hearted Ale. Leave the mango martinis to the Cliff's Notes types.
Melissa MonsalveSeptember 30, 2015Come for some desert and then get lost among the books. Nice way to spend an evening!
Alex SimonFebruary 7, 2015Frankly the only reason I love this place is they pie, which I could eat incessantly
Stephanie LichtenbergerAugust 10, 2014The jerk chicken tacos were DELICIOUS. Speedy service and yummy drinks :)- Peach cobbler is amaaaaazing! Ask for a second floor table when it isn't crowded and people watch below :)
Monica Lewinski bought 'Leaves of Grass' with her credit card for President Clinton in this establishment. Having used plastic, the bookstore was subpoenaed by independent council, Kenneth Starr
Chris H.April 4, 2015They aren't kidding when they say the Argentinian sirloin is served rare. Ask for medium-rare.
Rachel WhinneryFebruary 14, 2016Wish I could have spent more hours here, touching every book and getting something from the cafe. 😌
One of my favorite hangouts; good happy hour specials and a nice neighborhood place to buy a book and then sit and read with a nice glass of wine. :)
AJDecember 21, 2013Get applewood smoked bacon on the side even if you are getting the crab omelette.
Miya WallaceMay 26, 2014The wings were awesome! Now sure what the dipping sauce is, but it's GOOD! #foodcritic
Michelle OlenoskiMay 19, 2013Don't come here for the coffee - lattes are low quality. I'd opt for black coffee. This place is a great place for a business meeting (they seat you), but not a place to hang out with your laptop.- Miya WallaceMay 26, 2014They allowed me to sample their gluten free Louisiana rice grits...OMG Good! #foodcritic
The double chocolate cake is crunchy on the top and soft in the middle. Perfect if you want to split it with a date!
Chris A.December 6, 2010Fantastic bookstore/cafe with a very unique selection. Food is on the expensive side -- 16 bucks for a burger, no fries included.
Natasha WApril 16, 20101) Mac and Cheese off the bar menu 2) grab a bathroom token when you enter the restaurant so when you have to go, you won't need to find one from a server.
Great place to enjoy a book and a beer. Good food too.
- Andrea NowackFebruary 5, 2012The crab cake pasta is to die for! Skip the cake though (its not that great)
- Bruce Majors, Libertarian for MayorDecember 17, 2010They leave out whole categories of books. Never any popular fiction (eg Charlaine Harris) and the politics etc is very tendentious (one would rarely find a libertarian book for example, but old dusty
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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20036
United States
Washington, D.C. 20036
United States
Offering upscale American fare in a lively setting, Afterwords Café is a complete dining experience in the heart of Dupont Circle.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 387-1400
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Bar Service
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"I love the cozy atmosphere of this book store, with its warm lighting and comfortable seating areas. It's the perfect place to curl up with a good book and escape into another world for a while."
Sandra Whitworth - 9.2
"Great bookstore. My favorite in DC so far."
Gary Gentile - 8.4
"A favourite among the many bookstores still remaining. The poetry section is almost unrivaled, especially the paper-cover prints. The staff is superb and the conversations fascinating."
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