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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Bookstore, Café, and Bar
Northwest Washington, Washington
The experts at Washington Post and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"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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Shannon YazurloFebruary 6, 2012An awesome place to spend a quiet afternoon or a good spot to buy gifts for friends and family.
Ashleigh AdamsJuly 25, 2018Menu on here is not accurate. Call to verify they have what you’re craving first.
NatalieJune 17, 2012Favorite place in D.C. Best breakfast (Brie, basil, & tomato omelette) and great bookstore & bar area.
Angie HarmonApril 8, 2016The literature section is very carefully curated. Fiction fans will be pleased.
Daisy LApril 2, 2012A bit pricey, but how many bookstore cafes serve seafood?! Desserts, 24 hour weekends and endless book browsing make this a Dupont favorite
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.
Alex SimonFebruary 7, 2015Frankly the only reason I love this place is they pie, which I could eat incessantly
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. :)
Best bookstore in town and home to consistently phenomenal desserts.
Stephanie LichtenbergerAugust 10, 2014The jerk chicken tacos were DELICIOUS. Speedy service and yummy drinks :)
Miya WallaceMay 26, 2014They allowed me to sample their gluten free Louisiana rice grits...OMG Good! #foodcritic
Jeffrey GlueckJuly 10, 2015For breakfast, known for the crabcake Benedict. Sit outside in the back and people watch
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Joe BramhallJuly 9, 2016Soft shell crab sandwich is a criminally negligent act of chef craft. Do. Not. Get.- Miya WallaceMay 26, 2014The wings were awesome! Now sure what the dipping sauce is, but it's GOOD! #foodcritic
ToriBird KolodyMay 17, 2012The wild berry pie is orgasmic! Also the thai water wings.....holy crap! Delicious with the nectar nugget beer.
Derek JonesJanuary 5, 2015Feel free to come here for dessert and drinks only. Just ask the hostess for expedited service.
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
Great place to enjoy a book and a beer. Good food too.
it's often busy for dinner, so come here after dinner for their amazing deserts. Peach Cobbler is a favourite
Louise BradshawNovember 6, 2012Wherever you go for dinner, get dessert here. The salted caramel cake is so delicious.
The bookstore is standing room only, reasonably priced but can be crowded in the afternoons. Open late! (1am)
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.
Rachel WhinneryFebruary 14, 2016Wish I could have spent more hours here, touching every book and getting something from the cafe. 😌
- DoubleDeuceMay 24, 2013The carrot & ginger soup is wonderful. It packs a bit of a spicy kick though so beware.
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
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.
AJDecember 21, 2013Get applewood smoked bacon on the side even if you are getting the crab omelette.
- Peach cobbler is amaaaaazing! Ask for a second floor table when it isn't crowded and people watch below :)
The double chocolate cake is crunchy on the top and soft in the middle. Perfect if you want to split it with a date!
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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 10:00 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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"Such an amazing book store in DC- you must go there while in town if you haven't been before!"
Tyler Rose - 8.8
"HUGE variety of books, including antique and hard-to-find items. Became my second address in DC. The only problem: you will need not just hours, but days at this place."
Murad Gürmeriç - 8.1
"Floor to ceiling books. Quirky labels. Vintage everything else. This is a quintessential bookstore."
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