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We are now open for browsing daily 9am-9pm. Our restaurant is now open with a new dining room, patio, and outdoor dining bubbles. Have a look at the refreshed menu!

Head over to our BLOG to see all the ways we're working to make sure shopping & dining at Kramers is safe and easy!

Kramers first opened its doors amid the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976. At the time of its opening it was the first bookstore/café in Washington DC. Over the years, through expansions, subpoenas, and innumerable neighborhood changes, much of our business has remained constant, notably our commitment to providing our patrons with access to the best books we can procure and to the most delicious, varied food we can produce. In addition to possessing a lively, convivial atmosphere, and a full-service bar, Kramers stages hundreds of book-related events each year, both in the store and elsewhere. From tourists to neighbors, college students to the political elite, there is something for everyone at Kramers!