All Day by Kramers

4.5

303 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Child-friendly
Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, opened in 1976, was the first Bookstore/Cafe in the country to feature Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch & Late Supper as well as offering complete bar service, 18 drafts and wine by the glass and bottle. Since its inception, it has established itself as "Washington's pre-eminent café.'

' From The Washington Post: "The action at Kramerbooks & Afterwords starts with breakfast and the morning papers at 7:30 AM, and keeps throbbing until well after midnight, 7 days a week, complete with indoor and sidewalk cafes, a full-service bar and live entertainment. The sounds are diverting, the smells are delicious, the sights are tempting

**Please be aware, we do not accept Brunch reservations.**

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 387-1400
Website
https://www.kramers.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our bar & lounge area is the perfect gathering spot for any private event. From buffet style, passed appetizers or sit-down dinner options, and custom bar packages, we can meet any need and budget.The bar & lounge combined can host up to 75 cocktail standing and 50 guests for a sit-down dinner, enclosed within two adjoining spaces.

Location
1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103
Area
Dupont Circle
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly

What 303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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All Day by Kramers offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like the "excellent fettuccine" and "amazing mushroom lasagna." Customers enjoy the cozy atmosphere, professional staff, and the unique combination of a restaurant with a bookstore. It's a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or a relaxing read with a glass of wine.

303 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a particularly great restaurant for families with picky kids who still want to eat good food. Highly recommend.
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Bill
VIP
Berlin
72 reviews
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time I’ve eaten there in a dozen years; much better than I remembered. Will return! Thanks
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Bailey
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great spot to come and read by yourself with a glass of wine or visit with friends and sharables!
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Colleen
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a delicious dinner after browsing through the bookstore. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was so good. The chicken sandwich was very tasty as well.
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Kitty
VIP
San Diego
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was very helpful in recommending her favorite dishes ( at our request), we started with crab deviled eggs followed by the fettuccine (excellent) and the chicken pot pie. Wow, was it good! Highly recommend this wonderful cafe hooked to a great bookstore.
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Linda
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was really delicious. Good place for lunch (or any meal) if in Dupont Circle.
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Karishma
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time back to Kramers in over 20 years and it did not disappoint! I loved my Mediterranean Hummus bowl and my husband loved his steak salad. The goober pie was delicious. Can’t wait to come back for brunch!
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Byers
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Tiny table with large plates = a "2 person table" is sincerely too small for 2 people. Just drinks? Just fine. Actual food that comes with a salad, etc., I had to hold the wide salad bowl while eating as there was no room on the table for it. Or space out the salads from the mains--that's a super easy fix. I also did ask for a reasonable table, but was given one at the bottom middle--minor, but irritating, considering I really was hoping to share a more dynamic experience with being somewhat in-between the bookstore and the restaurant. Food was quite good and plentiful! Crab deviled eggs 5/5 Mushroom lasagna 5/5 (a bit spicy = a lovely touch) Goddress Greens 4/5 The Soho Omelette looked basic to me, but I didn't eat any of it.
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Dianna
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful little shop with lots of breakfast options and opportunities to get great literature!
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Helen
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. The crispy sprouts were fabulous and our mains were generous and delicious. Staff were very professional and welcoming. Overall, ambience was very cosy and warm. Having a bookshop with a restaurant inside is simply genious! We only gave 4 stars due to the lack of beer when we visited. Nothing was available on draft and bottles/cans were limited to one IPA. Otherwise, a great experience and we will return!
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FAQs

All Day by Kramers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 387-1400.

All Day by Kramers is rated 4.5 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dupont Circle
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly

Website
https://www.kramers.com/
Phone number
(202) 387-1400
Private party facilities
Our bar & lounge area is the perfect gathering spot for any private event. From buffet style, passed appetizers or sit-down dinner options, and custom bar packages, we can meet any need and budget.The bar & lounge combined can host up to 75 cocktail standing and 50 guests for a sit-down dinner, enclosed within two adjoining spaces.

All Day by Kramers

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What 303 people are saying

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