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All Day by Kramers, Washington, DC

All Day by Kramers

4.5
4.5
310 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

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

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

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

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What 310 people are saying

All Day by Kramers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

  • District of Columbia

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
All Day by Kramers is a vibrant venue offering a "great location just off of Dupont Circle" with a unique blend of a bookstore and café. Guests appreciate the "great food and great books," enjoying dishes like the "all day burger" and "chicken & waffles." Service is generally friendly, although some diners noted occasional delays. The restaurant's ambiance is often praised as "eclectic, wonderful, delicious, friendly, and fun," making it a must-visit in DC.

310 Reviews
  1. Patrice VIP

    Washington DC37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kramer’s is always a sure bet. The friendly staff, the timely and smooth service, and the delicious food - not to mention that I usually buy a book or two when I visit. I had my new regular lunch which is the Mediterranean bowl with salmon. I always sit on the enclosed patio and that’s the sweet spot for me to be outside, but not. Thank you Kramer’s!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The cutest little spot in DuPont. It was our first time here and a perfect cherry on top of our 11 year anniversary. We came specifically for breakfast and it did not disappoint! The book store is so charming. We’ll be back for sure!

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  3. Pamela VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding customer service. Great atmosphere. But the food was meh.

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  4. James VIP

    Washington DC30 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It's not that the service was bad, but that there was none. None throughout the meal, we had to shout out at busboys a couple of times to get coffee -- and then, topped by, we couldn't get a bill, even though we asked four times over a 15-20 minute period as we were wanting to leave.

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  5. Julie VIP

    Washington DC72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal options and drink selections and attentive wait staff, thank you!

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  6. Andy

    Grand Rapids4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here a handful of times over the last 20 years and have always had a great time. It is a great vibe with friendly staff and lots of tasty choices. We don’t make it to DC often, but when we do, we’ll always make time for Kramers.

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  7. Christine

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the afternoon tea! So glad we made a reservation.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a particularly great restaurant for families with picky kids who still want to eat good food. Highly recommend.

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  9. Bill VIP

    Berlin72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I’ve eaten there in a dozen years; much better than I remembered. Will return! Thanks

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  10. Bailey VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to come and read by yourself with a glass of wine or visit with friends and sharables!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

All Day by Kramers is rated 4.5 stars by 310 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for All Day by Kramers

1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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