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For two star American, try Kramerbooks And Afterwords Cafe in Washington. Check out this affordable place in the Dupont Circle area. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch and live music. This restaurant is open late.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I visit D.C., I try to stop by Kramerbooks - I like its lively corner setting, and (at least to my mind) how a decent cafe is helping to keep a single-location bookstore alive in the face of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: This is a review of the bar only.Four and a half stars.Bar you say? Kramerbooks has a bar?!?! Yes, and it is often overlooked, sandwiched as it is between the Afterwords Cafe and the side...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that I could review the restaurant and the bookstore separately. The bookstore: decent selection, but does not have enough academic titles for my liking. The layout is confusing, with some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. So I can go here, buy a book about existential angst or history gone awry, and then drink myself into oblivian without having to make an effort to find a bar on the street. I can also die as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kramerbooks several times at the bar and for dessert, once for dinner. I love the food here and the dessert. Especially the apple pie with Cinnamon ice cream, such a good combination!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner and dessert, and I left quite happy, except for the pricey dessert. A friend of a friend chose this place and the description of it sounded pretty cool - a bookstore and late...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramers has always been a place to stop by in Dupont Circle - good for browsing books, which I love to do.... bar is nice place to sit and hangout (though small area).... food is good, though a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place - 1/2 bookstore - 1/2 restaurant - I'm a fan! It's kind of like a mini STRAND bookstore, with an attached cafe/restaurant. Grab a book, grab a meal, read and people watch -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bookstore serving coffee? Now why haven't more people thought of that. Seriously folks, a novel Idea that needs to come to California fast. Located in beautiful Dupont Circle, I thank my lucky Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only came here for drinks and dessert, but I would definitely try to come back again for dinner and more drinks. There was an open mic when we went so we sat overlooking the bookstore and listened to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramers is a staple from my youth, so perhaps I am biased. However, this place never fails to disappoint the wandering, curious mind, waiting to be inspired by something new - or something old. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place even though I'm about to say something that may gross you out. This place definitly has rats or mice or whatever. So yeah most places in the city have them, The defference...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I too feel I'm in the minority saying I don't love the cafe. It's just not that good. The service is very slow; we waited 15 minutes to place an order. I had the mini crab cakes, which were good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bookstore, live music, good food, late hours....of course it's as good as it gets! I've come here plenty of times and whiled away the time perusing the books while listening to whoever was singing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here a few times when visiting the city, over the years, the most recent being a few weeks ago, when we were lucky enough to show up on a day they were having an incredible stuffed lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Probably in the minority here but I am not a huge fan of K&A Cafe. We went for happy hour and some light apps. First, the outside seating area is cramped. A table behind us could hardly sit without...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went in the bookstore one evening after getting off the meto. books are some that you can get in the average barnes and noble. no discounts though. great place to try and meet someone. there seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a cool place worth checking out - Friday and Saturday nights it's open 24 hours! So if you want to look at some books at 3.30am, you can do so. My friend Tim does because "he can"....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in D.C. While in town only four nights, we came here twice. It only lacks five stars because the bar area is a little awkward... not large enough. There's a computer that you can use...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Saturday night and you've been swilling down alcohol with your best friend. The hour is late, the bars have lost their appeal to you but you aren't ready for the evening to end. Where to go?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the restaurant for Saturday afternoon brunch with three others. From the start, I was put off by a rude, surly hostess. The bread selection was good, including a biscuit, some sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be my favorite restaurant in the DC area for dinner. However, I did find the brunch to be overpriced and nothing special. I would not recommend going here for brunch. But the dinners...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend the filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and a spring salad. My friend, Dr. H. introduced me to this place and it is one of the best things he's ever done for me.. Great atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place that somehow makes me feel like im an extra on the taping of a popular sitcom. Great drinks(although a little pricey), love the 3 for $18 appetizers(I recommend the fried catfish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat - brunch and books!We ordered 4 things and shared with friends. Waffles, good. Eggs, good. Fixins, good. I really enjoyed this place. I'll def. be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bookstore in DC. The atmosphere, the staff, the book selection -- it's all terrific. My friends and I usually stop by for brunch on the weekends and browse the store while we wait. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's the bookstore is very good, with a solid variety of fiction and a diverse selection of history and politics/current affairs. As for the cafe, the main draws are ambiance, location, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch gets 5 stars. Although the prices are a little steep, I have never seen portions this size! Also, you get unlimited orange juice and coffee. I'm getting hungry now just thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kramerbooks a handful of times and I love the ambiance and the food. The reviewer who noted that over the past several years the prices have slowly increased is correct. My last venture...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in DC for 7 years now, and have been to Kramer's more times than I can count. However, I think today will be my final time eating in the cafe, as the cafe has had a steady slide in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very nice brunch date here at Kramerbooks--a great place for avid readers and lovers of tasty food.This particular Sunday was filled with a pleasant buzz of diners and the smell of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the cafe only.The first time I ate there was on a cold and rainy evening; I figured the butternut squash soup -- possibly my favorite kind of soup -- would be perfect. The soup was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I'm still underage so I have yet to enjoy the fact that this place is a late-night bar ASIDE from being a cafe and bookstore, too.Basically, I enjoy everything about Afterwords. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I like going there for "just because" reasons and it could be all the books, but it was really inviting for me (oh yes, GREAT selection of books too).It's the perfect place to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here around 9 on a Sunday evening. The place was not super crowded so we were seated immediately. Aside from that, our servers were largely unattentive. We waited for about twenty minutes to have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The real beauty of Kramer's is that they'll let you stay for seven hour straight so long as you politely sip your coffee or beer. I've spent a considerable amount of time and enjoyed some memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Butternut squash ravioli: an explosion of flavor. I can't bring myself to try anything else, because I'm convinced it can't possibly be as good. The cocktails (the girlie drinks) are worth a look,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly one of the best brunches you'll have in town. It gets a little crowded, especially when it's good weather out. I've had amazing service there, and I've had mediocre service there....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of new books. Pleasant layout. Helpful staff. Decent but overpriced food. Pecan Pie is bomb. A unique place that's worth visiting at least once. I'll go back again but I prefer my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's has a tiny, but specific selection of books. I can't forget the travel books section. It's a fun place to visit in Dupont Circle. I don't know a better bookstore in DC, but there's better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were waiting for the waiter to take our order for more than 15 minutes, and that was a little disappointing. However, the foods came out fast. And they were really tasty. They have outdoor sitting,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe that Kramer's only has a 3.5 star average on Yelp!! If any establishment deserves a 5 star rating, Kramer's does (and I don't hand out 5 star reviews like college health centers hand...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly about the books--haven't tried anything else. They have good taste in fiction and an eye for interesting new arrivals to stick in prominent places around the store. The history...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bookstore and their cinnamon ice cream, but that's where it ends. Everything else is just ok. Their pies look good, but aren't anything special. The best I've tried so far between their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Love the books store - the cafe . . . Epic FAIL! Snooty, overly priced, I saw rats!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uh oh Kramerbooks, you are getting a bad Yelp review. I have been to Kramerbooks several times, always for brunch. It is a bit spendier than other places in the area. Yes, the food is good, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate their twice, once for lunch and again for dinner. Lunch was a tuna salad, sushi grade tuna and an Asian salad for me and my partner. It was delicious. I like Afterwords, great food at a really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kramerbooks, whether it is for perusing the travel book section, having a snack, or as a meetup place among friends, Kramer's definitely has its own unique, inviting feel whatever the occasion....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was great! The appetizers, the drinks, the main course and dessert. They have a number of different seating options...on the patio or inside where there is air conditioning if you so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved Kramerbrooks. Loved bookshopping there and loved the brunch. What a bargain! Includes brunch breads, coffee, tea and fresh OJ. Bloodies and mimosas are only $3 with the second one only $1.50!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's has long been one of my favorites in DC. It's the first place I think when people ask where they should have brunch around Dupont, it's one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There probably isn't anything on here that people haven't said before.Cool bookstore in dupont that has a great vibe. I've only eaten brunch here - crab cakes and eggs Benedict. To be honest, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Even though it's crowded and the tables are just too close together. Even though the service is missing that special something. Even though you've got to figure out some elaborate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stepping into Kramerbooks as a bibliophile is a prodigal experience. You feel as if you've come home. I've eaten at Afterwords about five times, and the food is delicious. The service is okay, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I was traveling to D.C. lots for work Kramerbooks & Afterwords was one of my fave retreats for a nice late night dinner. The Hanger Steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables with a nice Red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dessert. Looks like a great place if you want something to eat late night. Got the boston cream pie which was okay- yellow cake with a nice custard and light amount of chocolate frosting on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word: mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Afterwards Cafe because a friend suggested it, and I was completely underwhelmed. The food is very overpriced for the quality and quantity you get. I got the chicken sandwich, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - this food was GOOD. I ordered the Hanger Steak and it came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. I ate every last bit of my food. WOW!! I actually don't tend to go for the steak very often, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, food's overpriced and not very tastey, ok for a fun drunk meal but that's about it.I like to concept but I wish it would've worked out a bit better. The tokens for the bathroom appeal to me for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are already almost 300 reviews, but all I have to add is that they have the best key lime pie in the city!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone back a couple of times for lunch, and I am in love with their crab, avocado, tomato salad! It comes with mixed greens, a balsamic vinaigrette, and a nice slice of cornbread. So perfect for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would sell my soul for their homemade muffins on Sunday! One star off because my waiter had a headful of crazy hair sticking out. It might have dropped into people's food!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced tourist trap, though not completely free of charm. The whole restaurant-within-a-bookstore thing is cool, and attracts a diverse, colorful crowd, which is what I love about DC. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Books! And a bar! How can you go wrong with that?!?!Gratifyingly unlike a Barnes & Noble, it's been so long since I've been in a real bookshop like that I had a hard time navigating!It definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what all the fuss is about. The food is OK, but pricey. The decor is nonexistent, but the outside seating is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those who don't know: the cafe recently revamped its menu. The result is slightly less selection, but MUCH better food. I'm a devotee of their new Cubano sandwich. Service remains friendly (if a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
afterwords cafe used to be my go-to brunch place when i had visitors in town. i lived like two blocks from there, and brunch followed by people-watching at the fountain is a great way to spend a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place, I really do, and sometimes I don't want to admit that I had hipster envy because I worked at Books-a-Million across the street and not this little place. I'll be completely honest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with some Austrialians I met while hosteling, craving a good All American Dessert. We shared the Peach Cobbler and the Apple Cake thingy. The Drinks were so/so, the desserts quite good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was meeting up with a friend and she suggested a few places but since I was butt tired from coming in on the red eye I was too lazy to go into Georgetown for Ethiopian food and so I opted for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is exclusively for the cafe portion...and the bathroom. Something about it (cafe) makes me feel like a giant. Ceilings feel low, tables feel close together, and the chairs are small. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is really 3.5This is one of my favorite spots in the area and the city. Kramers can very quickly get packed, but waiting is not an issue when you are sorrounded by great live music and a wide...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both the bookstore and the restaurant are gems -- particularly for brunch on the weekends. The biggest downside to the whole establishment is that no matter where you're turn, you're incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks screams Dupont! I like the store and the little cafe area for coffee and wine--although it's always too crowded to get a seat.My favorite dish that I can't stop ordering is a lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a group of friends that is kind of a strugglefest and we needed to make a Sunday brunch reservation for seven with short notice - Well, Afterwords was the only place with enough room and there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore is great! I love the selection and the neighborhood feel. The cafe could use some work. The food is average, the service average and the dining area is gross. People will go there no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
afterwords, i would enjoy your coffee and tasty desserts so much more if they were served w/o sassitude.to our waiter: its 1am; do you really expect me to order a 4 course meal? don't act put off...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for lunch or dessert. Parties of more than 4 may have a lengthy wait during peak times. The chicken sandwich is tasty. I love their selection of pies, particularly the fruit pies a la mode, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is known for their desserts especially the dessert sampler which consists of 5 small cake/pie samples (pecan, key lime, brownie, pumpkin, and ?). I've had this over 4x and love it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Short review: I really like Kramers Book Store. I'm alright with Afterwords CafA©. Overall? 3.5.The store itself has a pretty decent selection. Most books that you are looking for are probably here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one place I never grow tired of visiting. It has a really enjoyable, laid-back atmosphere & even though I haven't been there recently, it holds a special place in my heart & memory. What fun...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've giving this 3 stars but only because I really liked my double chocolate cake and my friend's steak and eggs were really good. Two of us ordered grilled chicken sandwiches which were mostly greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kramersbooks & Afterwords Cafe a handful of times, but just for the bookstore. I really like this place as a bookshop since its quaint and has a nice vibe. However, I can't say they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huuuuuuge fan of both the cafe and bookstore, so I will let this review encompass both. I feel like this place is how a bookstore should look and feel: slightly cramped, maybe a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then at 1am on a weekend I'm hungry, but not for a hot pocket or pizza rolls, for something really good. Usually for a juicy steak, their filet here rocks and it comes with great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the food here is good and there's a wide variety of it. I particularly enjoyed the chicken quesadilla with spinach. They also offer some pretty delectable desserts - pies, cakes, sundaes, you name...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, the good: they have great selection of the really good stuff, and their featured stuff on the front table and in the windows show discriminating taste, which is fabulous.Ok, what is the deal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Afterwords Cafe was five years ago when visiting my cousin on vacation. The only thing I could remember from that meal was my friend's fried catfish, which I enjoyed way more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is a great spot to sate your sweet tooth and talk about your latest read or research paper. Also not bad as a late night close-out after hitting the bars and lounges in surrounding DuPont....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am trying not to hand out 5's all willy nilly, but I have had brunch at K&A twice now, and I enjoyed both experiences. I will add the disclaimer that the brunch is pricey -- you can bank on it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good bookstore. nice brunch (but a long line). overpriced but pretty decent dinner. nice laid-back atmosphere compared with other places in the neighborhood, so that gives it a boost.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Kramerbooks on a gorgeous Sunday for brunch. The place was packed but I think the half hour wait was well worth it to be able to sit outside (pure luck)!Being a big fan of outdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Love going there late at night for a dessert book. huge desserts"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Afterwords Cafe is very pricey for what you get, and it can be a bit cramped if you get seated way in the back (I've been seated there every time). Also very drafty on a cold, winter night.The food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good to great bookstore, mediocre restaurant and food. Stopped by Afterwords Cafe on a recent trip to DC and decided to try the Sharezies appetizers. Cute name, really, but for $19 I expect a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is a fun place to go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It doesn't have a lot of space, so when its crowded I'm constantly getting out of other people's way. They have an interesting array...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty decent if you can't find any other place to eat (I don't know why this would happen, but you never know). It gets crowded, yeah...but you shouldn't come here expecting some 5-star...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I popped in here twice while visiting DC, and although the food isn't what I would consider top knotch, it is a pretty neato place overall. I have never seen a conjoined bookshop and eating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was there on an off night. But the only thing this place has going for it is location.I had the worst meal here of my entire stay in D.C. It's crowded, loud, a little pretentious and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Love the bookstore. Pricey or not, they have a fantastic selection of books. The food? They are lucky they are in Dupont Circle ON Connecticut Avenue in a spot that is as primo as it gets. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to browse books and people watch. I like having brunch here--the food is decent, the coffee is good, and everyone's going to find something they like.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on recommendation of a friend. As a book shop it had a nice vibe to it however there were almost no discounts and independant shop or not I can get 30-40% off at Amazon so you really need...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is conveniently located right near the Dupont Circle Metro exit. I'm a huge fan of bookstores, and by golly, I'm a huge fan of food. Put the two together, and you get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the restaurants I've visited most frequently since arriving here. Always a reliable bet. A definite staple do the dc dining experience. Sometimes a bit close together in the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every 'real' neighborhood as a good, local bookstore. Dupont has Kramer's I love pretty much everything about it. It is small, this isn't Barns and Noble, so things are a little easier to find....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
kramerbooks is my favorite place ever in the district.i'll be the first to admit that i go to kramerbooks mostly for the books. however, i've also eaten there, and let me tell YOU. have the boston...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where your sweet tooth goes to hang out. Kramerbooks is what all cafe/bookstore hybrids hopes to be. Its where I go to loaf, browse books and waste time and have dessert. For years I only had dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well ...The pluses:-the food is actually good-great place to socialize-great books -good desserts-great locationThe minuses:-it's way overpriced-I hate hate to say it since I want to support...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems like the cafe gets a lot of bad reviews, but we went for dessert on a recent vacation and had a great experience.We stopped in around 10 p.m. on a Friday night and ordered two desserts, a sundae...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the few places to have a drink and do some work without looking weird. The book store is catered to the DC crowd. Lots of political, history, economics, some fiction based on some one's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else on Earth can you buy a biography of Harvey Milk, browse the newest releases in literature and popular science, and share a wonderful slice of blueberry pie with a friend, ALL AT 2 IN THE...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While in town for a conference, I had dinner at Kramer's because a friend was serving here. I splurged (if you can call it that when you're reimbursed for all travel expenses) on the "best bass in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i was young and and possibly uninebriated and impressionable and not yet so completely cynical and bitter, i thought that if i ever opened up an establishment of any kind, it would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is one of my favorite places in the city for browsing, brunch, or dinner. A great selection of books throughout the store make it impossible not to find something amazing (unless it's too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BARF!! How does one screw up eggs??This was a miserable breakfast. The eggs were brown, the pancakes were small, flat, and unflavorful. Furthermore, the pancakes were really think/heavy, but not in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their book selection and menu.I wish I had gone back for lunch or dinner, because the salads look delish. The Irish Coffee was very good and the Buttered Rum (or something like that) was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered this place via yelp on the iPhone as we were searching for a Breakfast joint this morning. Walked in through the Bookstore side and seated ourselves as the sign instructed. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch at this bookstore/cafe over the weekend. I thought the concept of having a cafe, serving a whole menu of food (not just coffee), as being a bit weird but once I checked out the place it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found myself mostly by accident in the Afterwords Cafe. They seated us in one of the indoor/outdoor tables and the table was on a noticeable slant. Nothing was going to roll off the table, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open ALL the time. Attached to a book store. The cafe can be cold, but the hearts are warm.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the few places I hadn't frequented while living in Washington, but had wanted to try. Although, honestly, after going there last night after Gazuza, I think I prefer Silver Diner in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by saying that I hope my single bad experience was just that, perchance. I have been to this place about a couple times, although never to dine, and last night I went there with a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous breakfast, I can't say enough, but GOODNESS it's incredibly overpriced. The most recent time I went, I had scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon and my husband had the eggs benedict and we both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
D e l i c i o u s.... amazing desserts! Admittedly, I haven't had anything else. But the desserts are so incredible, I can't really ask for more. I've wound up back here many a time after a night out....
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe is a good option on the weekends because it's open 24 hours. The bookstore was cute enough, but the main attraction seemed to be the cafe. It was nice to browse while we waited for our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I *really* want to like this place. It has all the makings of a Friends-esque sitcom set... bookstore, bar, cafe, set right in the heart of Dupont Circle......but I don't.The service was painfully...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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The bookstore has a great selection, but the cafe always feels dirty and dingy to me. The food is what you might expect from a diner, and the service leaves a lot to be desired. It is, however, inexpensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mainly visited this book store to browse their selection of books. I was pleased to find author's that I typically have some trouble finding in some larger chains. Though it is a bit cluttered,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I do love bookstores that double as cafes and bars Kramer obviously could work on a few areas. The customer service seems to be all over the place. When I ask someone in the store for certain...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has: Potential.. and Lunacy. Sadly, that's all they have.One Sunday morning, my Lovah and I headed that way for brunch. It was a beautiful day, and I was thrilled at the concept of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Serious love to Alicia G. for tipping me off to the pumpkin pie at Afterwords. I'm a big fan of their pecan variety, so I figured the pumpkin would also be tasty.And oh yes, it was. Super creamy,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a late night dinner, and then another day for an even later late night dessert. Dinner was great - Had the butternut squash ravioli, so delicious... mmm pinenuts. also split pumpkin pie...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago, this was the only place open hella late every night in Dupont... not sure about now... but on a recent Sunday it was kicking pretty well at 10pm. The thing to get from the bar here is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ohhhhh. yessssss. oooooh. mooooore!That was my food orgasm from eating pumpkin pie here last night. Served with cinnamon ice cream, whipped cream and cinnamon dusted pecans - this was by far some of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice and comfortable atmosphere, friendly waiters and a post dining bookstore, what more can a person want? I went to this place alone, my first solo dining experience in DC, and although I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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They always have the best book selections --- nothing contrived or expected. Everything chosen is as if by a best friend. And the cafe has a full brunch on Sundays that's fabo.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Being a newbie in DC, a bibliophile and foodie, a fair number of people recommended I check out Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe. While I love the fact the cafe is in a large sunroom area, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy browsing through Kramerbooks - there's always half a dozen titles to catch my eye and their selection runs surprisingly deep. The staff is certainly more helpful than big box chains, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um this is my fav. bookstore/ cafe EVER! after browsing the eclectic book selection( i like reading the kids books) i have to get to the really good part: the PIE! I have literally sat down with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is heavily reviewed so just two tidbits:Decent beer taps: go for the Bell's Two Hearted ale if you're not afraid of hops.The special right now is a Cuban pulled pork sandwich with jalapenos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when I didn't live here since it was one of the few places open after hours (and still is). When I was younger I could get away with eating the cheese cake at 1 o'clock in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What do you get when you put together an unattentive, rude wait staff, an interesting but pricey breakfast menu, and a little bit of grease?KarmerBooks & the Afterwords CafeI love the idea of checking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to write the 200th review, which I think reaches a level of superfluousness (superfluosity? superfluidity?) that my elementary school teachers could only dream I would achieve.You see,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks - I used to enjoy browsing the stacks while waiting for a table. Unfortunately, I recently had a bad experience. I asked Kramerbooks, a community bookstore, to help my organization's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cool vibe is the best I can say about this place for breakfast. I posted the pic of the food I was served and OMG! So, I ask for light rye toast and the server responds, all we have is 'regular'....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, I've never bought a book drunk before. If you like good food, drinks, books, and live music, Kramerbooks is the place for you. The cafe/restaurant/bar area is in the back, the books are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the filet mignon here many times. delicious! It used to be better, which is why I'm giving it three stars instead of four, but other than that it isreally good. It's served with grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lactose-intolerant person's nightmare -- there's cream in almost everything -- that said, sometimes it's worth the pain... I love their hanger-steak (avoid the creamy smashed potatoes)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is nothing short of a DC institution. If you live around Dupont Circle, have ever passed through it, or have ever heard of it, you know about Kramerbooks & Afterwords. You've used it as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I realize that this has 193 reviews but here is mine...You can't go wrong with a combined bookstore, bar, and delicious restaurant. The crowds alone should tell you how awesome this place is. 'Nuff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that I wish I could review the restaurant alone, not the bookstore. A 4-5 star bookstore to be sure!Note: review applies to the bar section of Afterwords alone.Happy Hour at Afterwords is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damn 193 reviews?? I guess I don't need to be convincing...but what's one more?? Follow the masses! The restaurant/bookstore itself is comfortable enough... interesting set up & concept. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My misspent youth had many days lost lounging around Dupont Circle.... and Kramer Books has been one of my favorite independent books stores for years. I just wish they would bring back the movies.......
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Kramerbooks & Afterwords twice during our weekend in DC! One night we browsed the bookstore and had a few drinks in the bar/grill in the back. What a fun time! They have a nice wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft spot for this 24-hour bookstore/restaurant. I spent my first night here after having moved to DC, talking to a nice waiter who noticed my downcast attitude and recommended the Blueberry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know plenty of people who dislike Kramer's and think it's overpriced. While I'll agree on the overpriced part, I've never had a bad meal there. My two favorite menu items are the butternut squash...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of everything at Kramers is decent to good, but it is so overpriced for what it is. Cocktails are mediocre, beer selection is great, and food is decent. The third star is earned by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here yesterday on the patio. It's a popular place but I can't see why it attracts so many people. The food is at best 2 1/2 stars. I had a Bloody Mary to start with and customarily...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could review the restaurant alone. The restaurant is a 1.5 star. The bookstore is very cool and has a nice vibe. The bar along with the bookstore makes it a cool late night place to mingle...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to stop by this bookstore every time I'm in DC. It's always packed but has such great energy that I don't feel claustrophobic - it's more like I'm getting to hang out with a bunch of cool folks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back for brunch a few Sundays ago, and I have to say, I was more impressed than I was two years ago. The tables didn't seemed cramped, there was no wait, and my food was really good. The Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another standout D.C. spot. Small but great selection of books and knowledgeable, friendly, salespeople in the bookstore. They recently special ordered a book for me and called me to let me know when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like Kramerbooks, which is why I brought a friend to the Cafe last week. I like that it is a cool bookstore that is open late, has a bar, and a cafe with outdoor seating. The food is overpriced, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I was in DC I was enamored by this place. The thought of a bookstore open 24 hours a day with live music and food, um, what could be better?Well, I went back on my second trip to DC...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to diss Kramers, as it is affectionately known to locals who've loved it for years. I don't like to speak ill of it. As a native, you have to respect the place as a Washington institution....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Kramerbooks for years. When I was in high school, my equally geeky boyfriend and I would go there after school and on weekends to read, look smart, eat, hang out. This was our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks doesn't have the biggest selection in the world, but that's not the point -- it has a casual, friendly atmosphere that you won't get at the big chains. Besides, how many bookstores also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a diverse selection, great location and lovely clientele, you can't beat this place. I didn't make it to the cafe as planned, but I enjoyed browsing the stacks as I waited for a friend. Somehow I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never seen Kramerbooks having a sale, so if you are looking to save some green, I would buy from Amazon. However, Kramerbooks is a local bookstore if there ever was one, and I don't feel bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of Afterwords cafe (if not the pun) alone deserves four stars -- a cafe with outdoor seating, plus an intriguing variety of full-meal and appetizer foods, plus an array of self-indulgent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect combination of cool patio cafe, cozy bookstore and sexy bar. Come for a late afternoon nosh and a lazy stroll through the great selection of books. They'll seat you promptly and the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I want to like this place...but the service? Eeek. And the food is just "okay."My fiancee and I went here for dinner for the third time last night. We ordered a salad and two entrees and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place! I wish Atlanta had a place like this! David and I came here for brunch and was surprised on how packed it already was. The menu is HUGE and a bit overwhelming, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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This bookstore/cafe is a unique place. The fun part is looking through the books and then afterwards going to the pub part and downing a brew or two. The staff is so friendly and eager to please whether you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The way I would sum up the Afterwords Cafe is greasy and expensive. The food was very diner style - everything felt greasy! The bloody mary we were served were probably sitting on the counter for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:How often can you eat a decent meal in a groovin' independent bookstore?Food was tasty and well executed.Nice vib and great bar.Cons:Service was inconsistent and on the slow side. I was by myself...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to get a late night snack and the bookstore setting maes it a good place to take out of town guests. Service is often rushed as they are typically crowded, but their menu has some decent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is a nice place to hang out in when you want to just spend a relaxed Friday evening. The food is OK (I've had the crab quesadilla, the grilled chicken sandwich, and their red snapper, all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to eat lunch, but quite pricey for the portion sizes you receive. I ate the cafe lobster roll sandwich which was really tasty, however small for $14. You often have to wait for a table so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good to go one time but way too expensive for brunch. I had a brie omelet which tasted pretty good but the potatoes that accompanied it were blah. The omelet was $14.75 which is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved, loved, loved this place.It is a bookstore, slash cafe and quite a popular place to be.Our first visit here was for dinner and we actually ended up here by accident. We had originally planned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer Books is the kind of place you can get lost in for hours. Their food is pretty good but it is a little noisy. The bathrooms with tokens are a little annoying.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You either love this place or you hate it. There's no in-between. They don't have a huge selection of books like those other bigger stores but you're more than likely to find something of interest....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You either love it or you hate it and I loved it. It didn't blow my mind, but it was definitely better than average and I don't know if it was just me being a tourist but I didn't see too many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this is a 2.5 SOLID. But unless it's super late I really don't see why you'd be here. If you have time on your hands and don't mind waiting around for your poor, overworked server then I'd say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks has:*Books*Booze*BdessertI went here with some friends for dessert, and got their delicious carrot cake after a recommendation from the waitress. They probably could have given more for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone else notice the smell in Kramer Books? I've tried eating there three times and I can't even manage to stay--it smells very weird. Off putting.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The books are great. The service ... less than great. Boyfriend and I popped in on a Sunday afternoon to grab a seat at the bar for some liquid refreshments and a pastry or two. I asked for an iced...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a SF yelper who came here while visiting DC, and I have to ask: Why the hell does San Francisco, hipster central, not have a place like this???This place is:- Bookstore- Cafe- Bar- RestaurantThe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You absorb coolness just standing here. There are no seats.Sometimes the music is too loud, probably to discourage you from reading the entire book while standing there. Avoid rush hours and weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's used to be the hip place to hang out back in college - now I don't make my way out to Dupont as much anymore, but have very fond memories of the Kahlua pie, which is TO DIE FOR. All of their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a bookstore cafe, Kramerbooks/Afterwords is surprisingly fancy. The menu offers an appetizing selection of gourmet salads, meats, pastas, and desserts. While I was way tempted to skip dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for effort... 1 star for execution... and 1 star for being so convinced of your importance, Kramer. That - in my mind - averages out to about 2 stars.Yes, it's nice to have an alternative to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A place for bourgeois white folks to get their read on and eat mediocre, overpriced ethnic food without feeling uncomfortable. Love David Sedaris, Chuck Palahniuk and similar palaver? You've found...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good. I was there during a Saturday brunch, and got the "free" OJ and muffins when seated, which was nice as we looked over the menu. I ordered the Buffalo Cheese burger, rare as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Judging by the other reviews, Kramer's isn't for everyone. But it's definitely for me.I've never been disappointed by the food -- in fact, i've always been very surprised and delighted. The wild...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lo and behold, a fair priced restaurant in DuPont, all w//i the slightly-cramped confines of a bookstore. I enjoyed a meal at Kramer's recently with visiting family, and though I can't recall what I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I may be biased coming off of a trans-con red eye and in desperate need of coffee and breakfast but this place put out some decent food.I had the whole wheat waffle with bacon and eggs and enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's is a nice bookstore, but it's small and always very crowded. The food is overpriced for its quality.It's definitely a "hip" place to hang out -- I enjoy the music and the selection (which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dupont Circle. It's got a little bit of everything. Except poverty. Generally.Kramer Books is one of those great DC bookstores run by DC-type people who actually care about things like life, liberty,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall great place for "input" (i.e. literature, food, music, etc.). I had breakfast on a rainy Saturday morning and did some browsing (and bought something too!).The breakfast item prires were high...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is kind of mediocre, but the servers are really nice and I love their selection of books.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for good eats, atmosphere of live music, and late night hangout.I was here last Thursday and specifically asked to sit upstairs to enjoy the live music. The irony, the top was quieter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I'm surprised people in general don't review Kramer's better. I love the food--my favorites are the wings, crabcakes (really yummy lump crab), Carribbean jerk salads, the jerk chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I first ventured out to Dupont after moving to DC I always wanted to eat at Kramer but there has always been a long wait, so I never got the chance until tonight.Of course, we had already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Kramerbooks is nice. I like it. It has high walls that are full of beautiful, beautiful books. The room is an odd shape that makes it feel quirky. It has a pretty wide selection. No one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here because of word of mouth recommendation... I had high hopes for the restaurant but was very let down. The atmosphere is cute, the restaurant is located behind a small bookstore. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WHY does every guy in DC want to go here on a first date? I've had three first dates here, and both the food and the drinks (and the guys) were disappointing. I've had their chicken quesadilla, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, atmosphere, sustains this place where servicewent out the window.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do they have to combine the bookstore and cafe into one review?I love Kramer Books. It's clean and well organized, and the staff members are very helpful. It's basically the perfect small...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At Kramer Books, everybody's gotta watch everybody else. Since the readers are looking to buy some books, the indie employees are watching the readers. The lawyers on their lunch breaks are watching...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look, the ambiance at this little bookstore is great. Plus, it's clear the staff has put a lot of time into choosing extremely good titles. The density of excellent literature, history, non-fiction...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open late. Good deserts and appetizers. Bands playing. Bar. Book store for while you're waiting.Nothing here is really spectacular, but its aways a fun atmosphere here and I always have a great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty well stacked with books considering how cramped it is...The food is not great despite what anyone tells you, and the dessert is worse. The beer is awesome, but they didn't brew it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the idea of a bookstore and a cafe! i wonder if there's a place like this in LA. google chicken-fried steak ($14)- loved the crispy filet of beef and the side of baked mac n cheese!best piece...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Someone in my office recommended Kramer's for breakfast and dessert. We decided to go for breakfast and it was super busy. I found the whole store and cafe quite claustrophobic. We waited a long time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's an independent bookstore but I just don't like this place. I've been in a million times because I find it impossible to walk around Dupont Circle without popping in. But the problem here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times. The first time, my girlfriend and I got breakfast before I headed to work. It was spur-of-the-moment, and I had french toast and orange juice and I was generally happy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Kramerbooks & Afterwords at least once a week to pick out a book and have dinner. I love it there! And not just because I have a crush on one of the waiters. I usually get the crab cake...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a somewhat unique experience of Kramer's...I must've been dehydrated or something because as I was walking down the stairs to leave, I fainted on the floor! Who faints?! Isn't fainting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the food at this place !!Amazing crab cakes - if you are as big as fan of fresh and delicious crab cakes then try the Crab Cake Platter or the Crab Tomato and Avocado Salad....Moroccan Baby...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's super busy, I have a hard time finding food I can eat (definitely not vegetarian and kosher friendly), but the desserts are sublime, the coffee heavenly, and I really love the bookstore.My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never eaten here but I have had their coffee a couple times. Their latte was good, but their cappucino had barely any foam! It was essentially a latte. Hmph. I do like that I don't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't eaten here but was disappointed by the bookstore. Maybe its just me but when I go to a bookstore I want more of a laidback vibe, where people are actually into reading. Seemed like a "be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally a sucker for local bookstores and find myself buying books that a) I would never buy at homeb) would certainly never pay full price forc) don't mind in the least because I'm helping the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Kramer's for coffee and a piece of cake.First I thought it has a cafe section like Starbucks or Seatlle's Best @ Borders. Instead it has waitresses to serve you even for a cup of coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this place is the books. The last time I had lunch there, it was dang near impossible to get a group of four seated. Service was slow, the servers were snooty, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely overrated. If you are a vegetarian, you are limited to I believe 2 items on the menu. I tried the portobello mushroom sandwich and it was was cold, bland and overpriced. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Kramers for years both to browse books and kill time before meeting up with people in Dupont. But my review will pertain only to Afterwords Cafe.Brunch: probably the best time to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A Dupont Circle institution that is resting on its laurels.It's still a pretty fun bookstore but it's not comprehensive. The last time I ate at the cafe for brunch, I couldn't even finish the lox...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Kramers to find more indie releases as well as feminist books. I really do enjoy looking at their odd selections on display. The music is rather loud and it is expensive, though. Not to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would do unseemly things to make possible a transportation of Kramer Books into my own neighborhood. Either that or hope that by some miraculous act someone decides to open a bookstore that combines...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely adore the food and ambiance at Afterwords! Yes, there has been a time or two when the wait has been unbearable, but the food was well worth it! If you get the chance to have dessert, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long considered one of the District's favorite places, Kramer's is a great place to have a quick bite and enjoy a book. It also has a rather underrated happy hour scene (dubbed the "intellectual...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Books BoozeBreakfast....seems like a great combo? If there was one place that could do it well, this shouda been it... too bad it's just another mediocre DC dining experience.Go for: Late nite hunger...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have not eaten here yet, so this rating is for the bookstore. I find the layout confusing, but it is a lovely place. I really like their selection of cookbooks, not your usual bunch of food network...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a good place to grab a later snack with friends, despite the crowded aspect. Although, if you get seated in the area that in the summer is opened up to the night air, you may be dealing with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. So food and books happen to be basically two of my three most favoritest things in the world (after music of course), and Kramer Books combines them!! They have a terrific brunch place in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place! I agree with everyone else -- it's a great idea, the combined bookstore and restaurant. I was expecting a simple, no-frills menu, but Kramer's actually has a great selection of dishes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like the whole idea of a bookstore/cafe because when you go to Kramer Books you are going to need something to look at while you wait forever for a table. The tables the are practically on top of on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I live in San Francisco, I am pretty spoiled when it comes to culinary experiences. However, I was told this place had pretty killer deserts. Went there to find out. I would have to say pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can never find what you looking for in here. Well maybe that isn't what you are looking for. So after you browse around and find everything you aren't looking for, head to the cashier and they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places I liked in DC.Great books, but the restaurant is wayyyyy too busy for it's own good. Often a waiting list to get a seat if you come in after 9pm and actually quite crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My double chocolate cake, with generous chunks of soft chocolate, was pretty much awesome. My Long Island Iced Tea (why not? It was only $8) was the strongest I have ever had --perhaps too strong,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, more so for the bookstore than the cafe. How can you not like a place that has 'Everybody Poops" displayed in the front window? The location is awesome and I can spend hours here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of Kramer Books & Afterwords Cafe is really cool and I wish we had something like it in NYC. It's virtually one-stop shopping for a low-key night out. The fact that you can peruse the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know this is a DC staple place; but frankly I think it's overrated. Sure the location is great. But I don't go there to eat. Overpriced, grouchy servers, and they don't split checks if you have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, if overpriced. I very rarely eat here though. They have an excellent, well edited draft beer list. The bartenders are always very nice and the prices are not terribly high,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I loved this place. The supremely literary atmosphere, the amazing food, desserts, coffee, beers, the central location, the hours. And I continued loving this place through most of last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when i used to hang out with people who read books ( I live in LA now)... this was my favorite spot. What's better than a gourmet meal & book discussion at four in the morning? (PS...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 Stars for the Food2 Stars for the Price2-4 Stars for the Service (roll the dice and get lucky)5 Stars for the Hours5 Stars for the LocationAnd that ladies and gents -- sums up DC Nightlife.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very central location for this unusual combination bookstore/cafe restaurant/bar. Since most of my experience in DC involved seeking out happy hour and drink specials, I spent the most time in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 3 stars because the atmosphere is not particularly special and the service is good, but not notable. The food, however, is surprisingly good and very reasonably priced. I had a steak dish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who does not love this place?!!! This is the best hang out, pick up, and eatery around. It is centrally located and steps from the Dupont Metro. Of course you can even bus it if you like ... The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know people have a lot of complaints about Kramer Books: the hipsters, the waiting, the hike to the bathrooms up a few flights of stairs. All complaining ends here, folks. Kramer Books has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a bar in the bookstore. Let me repeat that: there is a BAR in the bookstore.Why didn't someone think of this before? Maybe I've just been living under a rock, but this is a foreign concept...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every bookstore should have a cafe like this one! Nothing gets me more riled up than having to wait more than... well, at all... to be seated and tossed a bread basket. But with the knowledge that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this review was purely about the food, then it would for sure deserve a 5-star rating. The choices are fantastic for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike, and the desserts are absolutely to die...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I tried thier cheesecake and it was excellent. The waitstaff isn't that satisfactory, and our waitress seemed distracted. It was super crowded but that was to be expected on a Saturday night. It was a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an avid reader. But if I had a sudden urge to read a bunch of books, I would do it at Kramer Books while drinking their nice selection of beers on tap. A cool thing I noticed was that they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love books. I love the world that they take me into and the relief they give me from the normal world around me. I'm not saying that my world is normal, but simply that the world in my books are far...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been a fan of bookstore/cafe combo anywhere. So, naturally, when my dear friend (also a fan) told me it serves up a great weekend brunch, we were there, seated in the breezy outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two tired, hungry souls wandered into Afterwords cafe one day. They were weary from travel and lack of airline and/or airport food. They wanted two things: food and drink. Not necessarily in that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely bookstore to wander around in! And the cafe ain't so bad, either. I split the grilled mango and a pair of vegetarian ravioli dishes with a friend, and though we agree that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst assemblage of people who have not a single clue or possibility of every getting one. I actually stood there in the fiction aisle asking a question regarding a new printing and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks was one of the first places I came to in DC... before I even decided to move to DC. I think it's a fun and unique concept. I love coming late on a Friday or Saturday night and listening to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars are for the bookstore. Nice selection of books. Good prices. Good layout. Would be great if I lived in the neighborhood. Not sure if there were seats though.Uh, zero stars for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Kramers! Thanks to my good friend Wayne for introducing this cute lil' bookshop/restaurant to me. You can't beat the nachos/margaritas/daquiris for $18 they got going on there. Go there and try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Kramer's. This place is only a couple blocks away from my house, and so I always stop by on my way back from work to check out the books. They have a great display of global affairs-related...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, two stars. But this is really two places: a restaurant, and a book store. The bookstore gets FOUR STARS.The restaurant gets NOTHING.I have had perhaps seven meals there in the last fifteen years....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It seemed like the perfect place to go on a hot Monday afternoon to grab lunch and read my newly purchased Harry Potter book. Little did I know that I would have to wait 5 minutes for my server to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore part is small, or smaller than most behemoth bookstores that are all over the place, but that's what makes it fun- cramped browsing after dinner/dessert/drinks with friends with live...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to have to concur with a fellow Yelper who found her dining experience at Kramer's to be fraught with snippy, dishonest (dare I say discriminatory?) service. My friend and I (who also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always crowded, always pleasing....Kramer Books and Afterwards Cafe is not about the food, it is about creating an experience for diners. They are open late during the week and 24 hours on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cute place is perfect for desserts (and drinks) and I'm recommending it in that capacity. They're open 24 hours Friday and Saturday and that already gets them 3.5 out of the 5 stars because it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love books. They do the bookstore thing really well, even though the space is small (especially when it's crowded). There is a wide selection from several genres and they always have books I like....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I, in the interest of my checking account, had to totally avoid book-browsing at Kramer's. A combination bookstore/bar is the best mash-up I've ever imagined, but I was drunk, and I'm a librarian, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is decent but lets be honest- the allure of kramers isnt the food (unless its the drunken stop when anything with cheese tastes amazing). kramers is a gem IF:1. you can get a seat at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm going against the current here, but I've been to KramerBooks a few times, and I'm less than impressed.The first time I went was about a year ago. I was meeting someone for brunch, and she...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Booze and books - a perfect combo. Although the last time I was here was back in the summer in 2000, I remember this being a great place to hang out and people watch. Although they were pricey for me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never totally understood the cult of Kramer Books & Afterwords. KB, the actual bookstore, is nice-- small but good, with interesting, eclectic choices (and a very good selection of travel...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While it's become normal for every bookstore to have a little cafe attached, only Kramer's has a bar. This is marketing genius, as drunken browsing leads to all kinds of reckless behavior....You...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh, the fried catfish here is deliciously greasy and so good! this (the cafe) is the ultimate sunday brunch spot. situated right in the heart of dupont circle, its gorgeous on a pretty fall weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy Tyler (a recent transplant from San Francisco) had to show me this bookstore last night after dinner, and that proved to be the perfect way to digest our wonderful meal at Firefly. What...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer Books is the first place I've been to in DC that is really awesome. (That may sound snobby, and if it does I'm sorry. Actually, I don't care.) I haven't eaten there, but browsing was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting DC for work and I happened to stumble across this gem on a sunday for brunch. I don't have friends at all destinations that I travel to and DC was one of those place. At times it a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is alway decent. The bartenders (especially Andrew) are awesome. It is a little pricey, but it is always open and I feel like I can always find something I like to eat....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been reading through some of these other review here and I've just realized they sell books here! This was just the stop we went to after getting drunk in DuPont. Some nachos and pasta, you'd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Not my favorite place, but everyone in your party will find something to eat here. It's a little pricey for what you get. However, they have the best sea bass dish, yum!
menupages.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno. All I can say is that every time that I go there...it just feels crowded. The bookstore feels crowded. The cafe feels crowded, especially the one upstairs. It's like, you gotta be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great idea to have a sit down restaurant/cafe attached to a bookstore in an area like Dupont. It's a great way to spend a cold day lazing around a bookstore with some brunch before or after, or a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a restaurant, it is a bookstore, and it is a bar - all in one place. My kind of place! The restaurant is insanely expensive, but it is worth it if it is for once in a while. I spent $175 on four...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I get in a certain kind of mood, and only Kramer's will do. It pulls off cute and fancy at the same time, in addition to overly crowded. I associate this place with waiting a long time for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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The food is pretty good, but for what you pay, it's overpriced. The service was good--a little slow considering there were very few people there--but I can't get over the portion sizes and the prices for what...
menupages.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful intellects go here??? I don't get it. As far as I can tell, people who go here have deep pockets and a desire to "be seen" in Dupont. There are much better brunch places with better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dessert, and the three of us got three different things and shared them. They were all pretty good, and the atmosphere is great. It's just fun to go to a bar inside a bookstore. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has me conflicted. On the one hand, the bookstore is great, and packs pretty much all you need into a rather small space. No Danielle Steele books! The bar/coffee spot is also, nice, if a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because of you my first pet shall be named Kramer. Dreams about your peach cobbler go unforgotten. I smile when I think about all of the sexier book titles I read while standing in line for a table...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, yes, and sure they're an institution, but that doesn't usually excuse when things are over-priced, the staff are rude and you get lied to on more than one occasion by the wait-staff....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros- Conveniently across from Dupont Circle Metro's north exit. - It's open all night Fri & Sat. Open till 1am other nights.- Good place to meet friends before heading somewhere else for drinks or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer Books is almost as much a landmark as Dupont Circle itself, and yet, I think it is supremely overrated. Yes, it has a decent selection of books, but the small space limits the offerings, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Selection and service are great, but it isn't the most ideal place to get lost in a good book or two. A lot of the time, it's loud and crowded. A lot of people are just standing around waiting for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a stop when I find myself around Dupont Circle. The bookstore never fails to entertain for an hour or more. If you can't find a book you like here, then you better give up reading.Yes, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful bookstore and an institution in D.C.Bookwise: terrific all around bookstore with great selection of smart nonfiction and literary fiction.National Fame: they refused to cooperate with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer Books: It's where the beautiful intellectuals go.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Book store has a great selection of interesting new books. Food at afterwords was pretty good. I have ordered the filet migon for dinner and the crab cake served over pasta for lunch. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Librera con un fondo ms que amplio que combina best sellers y ttulos ms especficos. Fantstico para revolotear por entre sus repisas y descubrir joyas. Si quieres sentarte para leerlas in situ puedes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the feel of a small, private-owned bookstore. For their size they have a fairly large section for DC guidebooks, which was useful for newcomers like me. It's cool that it comes with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They say not to judge a book by it's cover. However, I do judge a book by its cover and a town by its bookstore. This bookstore looks deceptively friendly when you walk in - there are (new) books...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what is going on with the brunch at this place but the last few times I have been there it has been terrible. The food is never very good (the fruit is often times moldy) and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Books. Love 'em. Sambuca and banana cream pie. Love it more. Mix together = torrid love affair with good people watching... oh and book reading. Been coming here for years and it never lets me down. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramerbooks is definitely THE bookstore to visit in DC. Although it is nowhere near as large as Barnes and Noble, Borders or Books a Million down the street, the selection of books is top notch--one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's is like "the" bookstore in DC. Not that I don't go here with frequency, or that I don't qualify, but it's basically yuppy central. But hey, that's alright with me. They've got a cool caf...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is as it was 1.7 weeks ago (8pm), 2.5 years ago (2am), and even 9 years ago(4:30am). This place is as I have always remembered it and enjoy it still, either alone or with friends. A true D.C....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*Note: this is a review of the bookstore, not the cafe.Where are the chairs in Kramer books? How am I supposed to peruse this book without anywhere to sit? Here I am, leaning against a shelf, in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's is my "go to" place on Dupont Circle. It is everything you want in one: a retaurant, a bookstore, a cafe and a hang.Kramer's is literally a stone's throw away from the Dupont Circle metro...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love books, most bookstores and bookstores that have good food. This is a great bookstore with good food. It's a great bookstore because it stocks lots of great books from a variety of genres,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to waste a few minutes (or hours). Book stacks are fun to browse through, and I can think of worse places to wait for friends who are late to meet you for coffee or a drink. Their weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the idea of a bookstore cafe that offers more than pastries and coffee, so I'm willing to let a few things slide. Afterwords has a full menu, yes, but as other people said it is small...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't buy books here anymore, because I buy almost all of my books used. But it really is great for browsing and people watching. Thr cafe is nice, portions are big, and the pie is excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly overpriced, especially considering that the food is pretty so-so. It's too bad b/c I thought I found MY place to eat and read - two of my favorite things ever! *sigh*Meals seemed to be priced...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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If you make it there around noon-ish on Sunday, expect about a 25 minute wait -- but no worries, you can browse the bookstore and the time will fly by. Excellent food with good-sized portions make pretty much...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Helpful staff and deep selection this Dupont institution delivers everything a book store should. Where else would you go? Books-a-Million? Heathen!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer's is really cool. It's probably too busy to actually browse for books. This is the bookstore where Monica Lewinsky special ordered the poetry book for President Clinton. Kramer's records...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just got to Washington DC after a long flight out from the West Coast. We met up with some local friends to try to decide where to grab a quick bite to eat. Not too much is open around Dupont...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Books! Food! Books! Food! Should be about perfect, right? A Dupont landmark -- an intimate, liberal, political, not-inexpensive-but-chic-and-lovely bookstore attached to an OK "Afterwords" restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved my tuna panini with avocado (which was more than seared as advertised, but still mighty delicious) , the ambiance, the menu offerings; really everything except for the far away bathroom with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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When I lived in D.C., this is where I would get my books. Their are books in every nook and corner of this small shop but everyone is super friendly and non-pushy. This store is so popular, it's packed on...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great place to hang out - they have a great selection of books, a full restaurant and bar. The banana daquiri is so yummy!!! They are also opened late which is super nice when you just want to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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The best part, for me, to going to Kramerbooks is getting to browse all the different books while waiting for my table. I've eaten there three times and every time the food was wonderful. They seem to be...
menupages.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the tastiest meals I had in DC. Get the filet mignon! It's a good size, infinitely affordable compared to other restaurants, and the wait staff? Well, if you like to devour eye...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Infamous for not turning over Monica Lewinsky's purchase list. Famous for being a book store -slash- cafe. Its better to be famous than infamous Id wager. Especially because the food is good, if not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated food, but an OK place to have lunch. The best thing about Kramer Books (besides the books) is the delicious pies.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go here for the friendly and helpful servers, convenient hours, bar, dessert, and appetizer beer pitcher special.The bar is dark yet friendly, but cramped and smokey. I wished they somehow could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Kramerbooks is a great bookstore with a wide selection. This gem in Dupont Circle always is full of happy patrons. The vibe in here is hard to explain, but it really puts me in an enlightened mood. I??m not...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderful and unique spot in DC. An eclectic collection of books from best sellers to special titles as well as an adjoining and delectable cafe. The really neat thing is that it is open from 7:30...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Located in Dupont Circle, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has everything -- an amazing selection of books, great desserts, coffee, a full bar, live music, and indoor & outdoor dining all day and night. (Though I am a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived a few blocks from Kramer Books all the time, and all the time their bathroom was disgusting, and on a recent trip back saw that once again, it is indeed still disgusting.That aside, this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
two words - nachos gigantica. i don't even think that's what they were actually called, and can't recall what exactly i was doing at this bookstore so late at night, but the memory of sharing this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to this cafe with my husband shortly when i moved into the area cuz i was bored and not used to just sitting at home all the time since my friends and I in SF would always chill at a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great concept - bookstore, bar, cafe combined into one place. It's too bad that the bookstore is mediocre, the bar was ok, and the cafe was a disappointment. The food was ok and the waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Great location in the heart of Dupont circle, locally owned bookstore with a great cafe. This is a really fun place to hang out and try to meet people. they have a great selection of books from top sellers to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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This bookstore is cluttered and crowded, but they have the most eclectic collection of new books that I have found in the city. They feature a lot of local authors and hard to find arthouse books, as well as...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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This bookstore has a great selection of books, ranging from academic to popular literature. The staff is really knowledgable and will help you find and order books that are not in stock. As an added bonus...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a little bit of heaven in my world...kramer's is a 24 hour bookstore WITH food! what could possibly be better?
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Kramerbooks is a great place any time of day—for a big brunch, a good quality dinner, or a delicious pie & coffee! I am really in love with their pies—especially their peach cobbler and their goober ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Kramerbooks has a fantastic book selection--cookbooks, politics, fiction, it's all somehow crammed into this smallish space. Come and browse, and then bring your purchase into the adjoining cafe to read while...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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Kramerbooks is one of my favorite places to go on Friday nights when I don't have any plans. It is always full of interesting people and they are open until the wee hours of the morning (often 3am) and hire...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Afterwords is the restaurant associated with Kramerbooks bookstore, or Kramerbooks the best restaurant waiting area ever. This is not the bookstore where Bill and Monica met to arrange their liaisons ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I love Kramer Books...okay I love the After words Cafe. This place is what a good bookstore should be. It is jam filled with books and people sitting are standing around actually reading. Can you believe it?...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Kramer Books-- which also houses a bar, coffee shop, and full-service restaurants-- is a typically atypical Dupont Circle browsing spot. Lots of quirky and liberal books, as well as well-developed fiction,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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This is a nice little bookstore right in the middle of everything. Nice selection of books and magazines. Friendly staff, very helpful. Yummy food and drinks too!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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On a recent visit to DC, I stopped by Kramerbooks, a recommended bookstore in the DuPont Circle area, and stayed on for lunch at the attached cafe, Afterwords. This is a restaurant that is clearly in...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I'm in Washington, I try to stop by here for a few hours of perusing and fun. It never fails to put me in a great mood. There's just an amazing atmosphere that captures the very best of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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The cafe has good menu items and the ambiane is really nice. I love their crabcakes, salad and cornbread. The lemonade is out of this world. The dessert items are fresh and the service is excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe has been a favorite brunch spot for my friends for a while. The blueberry pancakes are divine, the french toast is delicious, and the mimosas are perfect for pushing y...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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I adore Kramer Books. This is a small independant bookstore with books just crammed everywhere. You have to fight your way through to the section you wish to look at, and then try to keep out of everyone's...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent two of the happiest hours of my life here late one evening with my friend John Fox (see my review of John Fox). We found his book, turned it into a little display, and he secretly autographed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food? Is ok. Bookstore? Is wordy yummy and open late, late, late.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where Bill bought Monica the book that spurred Kenneth Starr to try to push the bounds of privacy laws. Kramer Books fought back. The American Booksellers Association wrote an amicus brief....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kramers is one of my favorite places in DC for a number of reasons. First, the bookstore itself is great. It's not a mainstream bookstore like Barnes & Nobles or Borders, but it carries all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kramer is located in downtown Dupont, has a good selection of fiction, comics, travel guides and still a cozy feel to it that you don't always find at the giant bookstores. It's a rather 'liberal'...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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had sunday breakfast here and my wife and i decided to split a breakfast. the kitchen accidently sent out two each when we only ordered one with a side plate to split. we pointed this out to our waiter who...
fodors.com - user review
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much more than just a bookstore cafe...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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located at the back of the kramerbook bookstore, this restaurant is the ideal place to meet at dupont circle...
epinions.com - user review
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kramerbrooks is an interesting mix of bookstore and restaurant. amazingly, they do both equally well! the restaurant serves american cuisine and features live music, while the store stocks the latest political...
10best.com - user review
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food or fiction?.....kramerbooks & afterwords cafe, washington, d.c...
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