All Day by Kramers

4.6

288 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for brunch
Neighborhood 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, Café, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 387-1400
Website
https://www.kramers.com/
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.

Location
1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 288 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
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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."

288 Reviews

S
Sandra
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 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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Karen
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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james
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 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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C .
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Gabriel
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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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Ruby
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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Vijay
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 22, 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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Helen
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 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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Clare
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Perfect casual spot for dinner with friends. Definitely a repeat!
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Daniel T
Philadelphia
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our recent stay in DuPont Circle resulted in not one, not two, but THREE visits to Kramers! We enjoyed dinner one night and could not resist dining twice more for their delicious breakfast. The portions are just right, the food does is innovative and tasty, the service is energetic and welcoming - and the coffee is perfect for a morning meal. We look forward to visiting again.
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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 288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-1103

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kramers.com/
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.

All Day by Kramers

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

KBC Sandwich

Fedburger

All Day Burger

Menu

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does All Day by Kramers offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is All Day by Kramers restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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