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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Bookstore, Café, and Bar
Northwest Washington, Washington
The folks at Washington Post and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"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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A very good bookstore, restaurant and cafe/bar combined and open until 1 AM every day! Heaven on earth!
Jon DarveauSeptember 5, 2011Well 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.
NatalyaMay 5, 2013Cool place with super fast and friendly service. Try quinoa with yogurt and fruit. Soy milk available. Very cute old fashioned bookstore upfront.
CharSeptember 7, 2021Love this bookstore! Great selection of books for any DC political type. Great coffee and friendly staff too!- Kate ExpectationsNovember 23, 2015A bookstore AND delicious food? Just take my money! The fresh sushi tuna was gorgeous, not giant serves which was great.
One of THE best places in DC, be it for a great book, exquisite cocktail, delicious meal, or to meet a new friend.
Dylan ChatterjeeMarch 17, 2013Good 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.
Finella Jianna VillaluzApril 16, 2017I love the energy here. People are the best. Let me correct that, people and books. Magical especially at night!
Aiden KirchnerSeptember 13, 2011A 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, 2015Everything here is amazing. Books, a bar, a cafe. This place is the best of all my favorite worlds.
Ernie CordellOctober 5, 2012I 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."
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
- H IJanuary 3, 2013Make a late-night stop, order a big piece of pie and enjoy live music Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Dara FisherMay 11, 2015The quintessential independent bookstore, plus a cafe/bar where you can grab a nosh while surrounded by books!
Sophia HSeptember 28, 2016Crab 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.
Maxine LevineApril 9, 2014Exactly what a bookstore should be. They have everything you want, and even more that you didn't know you wanted.
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014A Washington institution. Don’t miss this unique bookstore and the delicious Afterwords café that resides here. Read more- NumuqueJune 23, 2015good selection of books, delicious cakes, friendly staff. one of the best spots in D.C.
KelSo Beer Co.May 11, 2014The Bloody Mary is made with sriracha sauce. Tasty. Nice spice. No garnish, but the simplicity is nice on a lazy Sunday brunch.
SkillshareJanuary 30, 2012Recommended 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, 2011Great independent bookstore with fantastic macaroni & cheese. Second floor provides for fantastic people watching.
Bob NiemicOctober 21, 2013I support, and buy from, bookstores & cafes like Kramerbooks & Afterwords because I want to do my part to keep them alive & well.
Caitlyn BatesJune 7, 2012The 'sushi' (really, sashimi with a side of rice, spinach, and avocado) was fantastic. Nice and light--great for a late dinner.
Penn AppetitSeptember 3, 2012A must-visit DC institution with brunch portions to contend with Philadelphia's beloved Sabrina's. Peruse the bookstore while you wait for your table.
Ms HeleneJune 10, 2012A cosy, fun neighborhood spot perfect for browsing or relaxing over a casual lunch if you can get a spot that is!
Stephen StarkJune 5, 2022Hosts 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.
RaniaAugust 13, 2014Live music, good choices of books & a bar all in one. Need something like this back home
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, 2012love this place. good food, music, books, and drinks. can't go wrong with any of it! catfish fingers are delish!
ViaggiatriceApril 9, 2013One of the best curated bookstores I've been to. There's always a stack of books I want to buy.
AbJuly 5, 2015Creative selection attached to a lovely bookstore that easy to spend minute after minute in
Eileen DaleyOctober 16, 2010The 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, 2015Come for some desert and then get lost among the books. Nice way to spend an evening!
Ashraf AliOctober 19, 2014Great 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.
Catherine WongJune 5, 2012The 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, 2013This might be one of the coziest bookstores on the planet, also a fun spot to grab a drink too!
RebeccaApril 12, 2010Browse 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.- Reagan BarbosaJuly 24, 2016The fish tacos were great. That was the first corn tortilla that I really liked.
SKWSeptember 6, 2016Candy Shandy is like a Summer Shandy, but even better. Delicious, crisp and refreshing.
Jess DellenApril 23, 2010The 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.
Café desserts are amazing paired with a recently purchased book.
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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.
Closed until 8:00 AM (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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"Floor to ceiling books. Quirky labels. Vintage everything else. This is a quintessential bookstore."
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