This online store does not necessarily reflect our in-store inventory! Please give us a call at 202-387-1400 for availability, curbside pick-up, and 30-minute delivery on Postmates.

Please note that Kramers gift cards CANNOT be used on this online store.   

Welcome to Kramers! We first opened our doors amidst the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976 as the DC's first bookstore-cafe, and have been serving the Dupont community ever since. Over the years, through expansions, subpoenas, and innumerable neighborhood changes, much of our business has remained constant. We are committed 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 book-related events all year, both in the store and elsewhere. From tourists to neighbors, college students to the political elite, there is something for everyone at Kramers!

We are open for browsing daily 8am-10pm, Mon-Sat and 8am-9pm on Sundays. Our restaurant is open with a glass-enclosed dining room and outdoor seating. Our bar is open along with the lounge area and event space. Have a look at the refreshed menu!