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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

Bookstore, Café, and Bar

Northwest Washington, Washington

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Ranked #5 for pies in Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Breakfast here after browsing & buying books is one of life's joys."(12 Tips)
"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)

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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.
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.
Sara OberdorfMay 5, 2013
Slightly pricy, but HUGE portions, great food, friendly service. Way better than the cafe at DuPont Hotel across the street!
NatalyaMay 5, 2013
Cool place with super fast and friendly service. Try quinoa with yogurt and fruit. Soy milk available. Very cute old fashioned bookstore upfront.
Finella Jianna VillaluzApril 16, 2017
I love the energy here. People are the best. Let me correct that, people and books. Magical especially at night!
Kate ExpectationsNovember 23, 2015
A bookstore AND delicious food? Just take my money! The fresh sushi tuna was gorgeous, not giant serves which was great.
Dylan ChatterjeeMarch 17, 2013
Good beer, great crowd, and attentive staff. I had the shrimp and grits, with andouille sausage, bacon, and creole seasoning, and I keep thinking about it.
Montaign G.June 27, 2018
Come for the coffee & food, stay for the books!
CaraAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
One of THE best places in DC, be it for a great book, exquisite cocktail, delicious meal, or to meet a new friend.
Ernie CordellOctober 5, 2012
I went into the original Kramerbooks & & when it first opened and asked "Booze&Books&Food -- what more do I need?" They displayed a message for a while, "If we had a shower, you'd never leave."
Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011
A warm and welcoming DC instituition celebrating life and literature from 7:30 AM DAILY. It's a mainstay for the DC reader and a place to celebrate and enjoy the simplest of pleasures
Stephanie ScholzSeptember 21, 2015
Everything here is amazing. Books, a bar, a cafe. This place is the best of all my favorite worlds.
Y.Arman BarlasFebruary 15, 2017
The Goober Pie is delicious.
Leo DurkinJanuary 23, 2019
My favorite things in life: books, coffee and desserts
Kristen PAugust 17, 2014
Quirky neighborhood book store that's fun to browse & get cocktails too!!
H IJanuary 3, 2013
Make a late-night stop, order a big piece of pie and enjoy live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Dara FisherMay 11, 2015
The quintessential independent bookstore, plus a cafe/bar where you can grab a nosh while surrounded by books!
Maxine LevineApril 9, 2014
Exactly what a bookstore should be. They have everything you want, and even more that you didn't know you wanted.
Sophia HSeptember 28, 2016
Crab cake pasta is amazing! Triple chocolate cake is delicious too. Very cool place with a bookstore, bar, and restaurant - all are separate from one another, preserving its distinct atmosphere.
ArmieJuly 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
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
NumuqueJune 23, 2015
good selection of books, delicious cakes, friendly staff. one of the best spots in D.C.
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014
A Washington institution. Don’t miss this unique bookstore and the delicious Afterwords café that resides here. Read more
KelSo Beer Co.May 11, 2014
The Bloody Mary is made with sriracha sauce. Tasty. Nice spice. No garnish, but the simplicity is nice on a lazy Sunday brunch.
SkillshareJanuary 30, 2012
Recommended as a great spot to teach/learn in an informal setting by trusted locals! Added bonus: pull any book off the shelf to illustrate your point.
M Squared Real EstateAugust 14, 2011
Great independent bookstore with fantastic macaroni & cheese. Second floor provides for fantastic people watching.
Stephen StarkJune 5, 2022
Hosts are disorganized, chaotic, and blame guests when the hosts lose waitlist. Don’t browse bookshop or move from the stand or you’ll be forgotten.
Bob NiemicOctober 21, 2013
I support, and buy from, bookstores & cafes like Kramerbooks & Afterwords because I want to do my part to keep them alive & well.
Caitlyn BatesJune 7, 2012
The 'sushi' (really, sashimi with a side of rice, spinach, and avocado) was fantastic. Nice and light--great for a late dinner.
RaniaAugust 13, 2014
Live music, good choices of books & a bar all in one. Need something like this back home
Penn AppetitSeptember 3, 2012
A must-visit DC institution with brunch portions to contend with Philadelphia's beloved Sabrina's. Peruse the bookstore while you wait for your table.
Jen MareckSeptember 10, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Haven’t been treated very well by the staff lately.
Ms HeleneJune 10, 2012
A cosy, fun neighborhood spot perfect for browsing or relaxing over a casual lunch if you can get a spot that is!
CarolynAugust 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This place would be great with just the bookstore. But it also contains a cafe that serves up fabulous food and sweets. One of the best brunches in town!
Deborah L.September 9, 2012
love this place. good food, music, books, and drinks. can't go wrong with any of it! catfish fingers are delish!
Ashraf AliOctober 19, 2014
Great Key Lime Pie. Peach Cobbler rocks. Ice cream is poorly sweetened. Avoid all Nutella product, dry and lifeless. Also Mocha Ice is mixed ice and mocha powder. Eh.
ViaggiatriceApril 9, 2013
One of the best curated bookstores I've been to. There's always a stack of books I want to buy.
AbJuly 5, 2015
Creative selection attached to a lovely bookstore that easy to spend minute after minute in
Mohammad Reza KazemiJanuary 5, 2017
Cakes are amazing
Eileen DaleyOctober 16, 2010
The crab cakes are small but tasty and packed with meat. The mussels are soft and buttery. And the book selection is excellent. I wish I could read the whole store!
Melissa MonsalveSeptember 30, 2015
Come for some desert and then get lost among the books. Nice way to spend an evening!
Catherine WongJune 5, 2012
The apple crumble pie was really good and the goat curry was awesome! I wish i hadn't eaten it all in one sitting.
BROADSApril 29, 2013
This might be one of the coziest bookstores on the planet, also a fun spot to grab a drink too!
Reagan BarbosaJuly 24, 2016
The fish tacos were great. That was the first corn tortilla that I really liked.
SKWSeptember 6, 2016
Candy Shandy is like a Summer Shandy, but even better. Delicious, crisp and refreshing.
RebeccaApril 12, 2010
Browse all the political, literary and indie books of your dreams. Great world, biographical and historical sections - cool employees, great espresso and delicious food on the menu.
Wondering WandererApril 19, 2016
They have good selection of books! 👍🏼
deenuhfoowadOctober 26, 2014
the selection of books and deserts! my favorite bookstore in DC
Louise GsMay 22, 2016
Great book selections, amazing food !
Jess DellenApril 23, 2010
The butternut squash ravioli is delicious and they were playing the Best of Morrissey when I was there. Wonderful. Books and food are two of my favorite things in life and they both thrive here.
Katie WillardJune 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Café desserts are amazing paired with a recently purchased book.

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