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I used to live in Washington DC and this is one of the places I miss the very most! A wide selection of books and a menu that can't be beat. Whenever I visit it's definitely a must stop on my... More
I used to live in Washington DC and this is one of the places I miss the very most! A wide selection of books and a menu that can't be beat. Whenever I visit it's definitely a must stop on my list. Great for dates too.
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Very well stocked independent bookstore and coffee shop. You feel comfortable browsing through their wide selection of interesting books. They bring the best sellers, but also a lot of the very... More
Very well stocked independent bookstore and coffee shop. You feel comfortable browsing through their wide selection of interesting books. They bring the best sellers, but also a lot of the very unique books that are harder to find at the larger chain bookstores. They have a nice little coffee shop in the back that has readings and a great crowd at all times of the day!
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One of my favorite places in DC! It's a combination cafe, bar and independent bookstore. Unlike some cafe/bookshops, the food is creatively prepared and delicious. Check out the basil shrimp... More
One of my favorite places in DC! It's a combination cafe, bar and independent bookstore. Unlike some cafe/bookshops, the food is creatively prepared and delicious. Check out the basil shrimp pasta and the incredibly decadent brownie sundae. The crowd tends to be a friendly mix of young and old, heavy on locals and yuppies with many reading their new purchases over a class of wine on the outdoor patio.
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Kramerbooks has an awesome selection of new books. In the heart of Dupont Circle, the store is open 24 hours on weekend and runs a popular restaurant/cafe with regular live music. I would say the... More
Kramerbooks has an awesome selection of new books. In the heart of Dupont Circle, the store is open 24 hours on weekend and runs a popular restaurant/cafe with regular live music. I would say the food is pretty overpriced but that doesn't stop the place from being packed every weekend. A good bookstore.
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For those living in DC that have guests coming in from out of town, a great alternative to the usual tourist destinations is Kramerbooks & Afterwards Cafe. It's open late every night, and 24 hours... More
For those living in DC that have guests coming in from out of town, a great alternative to the usual tourist destinations is Kramerbooks & Afterwards Cafe. It's open late every night, and 24 hours on the weekends. The bookstore itself is a great place to spend a few hours, and on weekends they've got live music and desserts.
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Kramerbooks knows their DuPont audience well, so if you live near them they have most of the books you want when and where you want them. The discount chain Books-A-Million is just a few steps away,... More
Kramerbooks knows their DuPont audience well, so if you live near them they have most of the books you want when and where you want them. The discount chain Books-A-Million is just a few steps away, but the two bookstores manage to coexist peacefully, perhaps even symbiotically, as they work together to exclude homeless people from their bathrooms and encourage as little browsing as possible. Possibly an ingenious Republican front allowing the RNC to conduct surveillance on the DC liberal elite.
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This bookstores has an awesome selection. In addition to their stock of books, they frequently have live music on the weekends and they have a small cafe/bar in the back with some amazing looking... More
This bookstores has an awesome selection. In addition to their stock of books, they frequently have live music on the weekends and they have a small cafe/bar in the back with some amazing looking deserts. The prices are more expensive than at the huge chain bookstores but it is easy to walk in and instantly find books that look interesting.
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Located in Dupont Circle, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has everything -- an amazing selection of books, great desserts, coffee, a full bar, live music, and indoor & outdoor dining all day and night.... More
Located in Dupont Circle, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has everything -- an amazing selection of books, great desserts, coffee, a full bar, live music, and indoor & outdoor dining all day and night. (Though I am a little impartial; my husband & I had our first date here -- so, needless to say, I think it's an excellent date spot!)
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