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All Day by Kramers, Washington, DC

All Day by Kramers

4.6
4.6
290 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, opened in 1976, was the first Bookstore/Cafe in the country to feature Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch & Late Supper as well as offering complete bar service, 18 drafts and wine by the glass and bottle. Since its inception, it has established itself as "Washington's pre-eminent café.'

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

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

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cafe Dining, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–22:00 Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 387-1400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our bar & lounge area is the perfect gathering spot for any private event. From buffet style, passed appetizers or sit-down dinner options, and custom bar packages, we can meet any need and budget.The bar & lounge combined can host up to 75 cocktail standing and 50 guests for a sit-down dinner, enclosed within two adjoining spaces.
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for brunch

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
All Day by Kramers offers a delightful fusion of a restaurant and bookstore, praised for its "innovative and tasty" food and "energetic and welcoming" service. Enjoy all-day breakfast options, outdoor seating, and a relaxed atmosphere. Highlights include "friendly service," "great neighborhood feel," and a "perfect casual spot for dinner with friends."

290 Reviews
  1. Lamar

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cosy atmosphere but a bit tight on seating. Being close also added to noise level

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  2. Sandra

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service average - waiter had attitude. Food was overly seasoned and not in a good way. Like a jar of pepper fell into it. Had a better experience last year.

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  3. Steven

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a good lunch and were given lots of time to talk.

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  4. Karen

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager, staff, and food were all amazing! Great atmosphere!

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  5. james

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy eating at Kramers when in DC. Good food, lots of choices, quick and friendly service.

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  6. C .

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Avoid the mushroom “lasagne”. It was a few sparse noodles & mushrooms drowning in a bowl of god awful pasta sauce topped with some round slices of cheese. No layering, just liquid. My friend that ordered it joked that it was “sweater weather.” And then really wanted half my pizza. Who passes pappardelle soup off as lasagne?

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  7. Gabriel

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good! Had to send a pizza back because forgot burrata, and steak frites ordered were a bit too done for medium, but overall great!

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  8. Ruby

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our waiter was incredibly rude to us - I just asked for the poached eggs to be put on the side of my breakfast order and he rolled his eyes and exhaled loudly, like I had made the most inconvenient request. He also huffed and puffed through the rest of the order taking process. I really don’t understand what his issue was. He seemed like he was in an exceptionally bad mood and didn’t want to be there, which is fine, but also welcoming ppl to your establishment and taking someone’s breakfast order is your job…I’ve never experienced service like this. I was totally shocked.

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  9. Vijay

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great standard in Dupont. Indoor and outdoor seating. Prices reasonable and good selection of standards.

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  10. Helen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to meet us with friends. Loved everything about Kramers!

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FAQs

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

All Day by Kramers is rated 4.6 stars by 290 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 11 times today

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Google Map for All Day by Kramers

1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–22:00 Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cafe Dining, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 387-1400
  • Private party facilities
    Our bar & lounge area is the perfect gathering spot for any private event. From buffet style, passed appetizers or sit-down dinner options, and custom bar packages, we can meet any need and budget.The bar & lounge combined can host up to 75 cocktail standing and 50 guests for a sit-down dinner, enclosed within two adjoining spaces.
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