We found Kramers to have the best priced tea tower in town. The actual tea was delicious. Some of the bread was stale/crusty because I would assume the sandwiches are pre-made. I have found this at Lilies Victorian in NYC as well. The fresh warm scones were the star of the show with the clotted cream and lemon curd. Does the tea tower menu ever change?
Tyler
Kramers has a lot of hype and it is not the easiest place to get a reservation. My friend and I left uninspired by the food offerings/taste and would rather dine elsewhere for brunch.
Pattie
Crispy Brussel Sprouts were perfect. Large platter for sharing. Mac and Cheese side was tasty. Pot Pie must have been made by my mother! It was full of veggies, large pieces of chicken . It was delicious. Will return when we're back in DC.
Shiloh
I was told told to sit at the bar despite making a reservation. I made my reservation specifically for the afternoon tea. After sitting at the bar, placing my order, and waiting 20 minutes, my tower still hadn't arrived. The lovely bartender went to go find out the hold up, and 25 minutes after placing my order, I was told there “weren't ingredients” to make my tea tower. I do not understand the point of making a reservation just to be told to sit at the bar, and, additionally, the point of making said tea reservation if the product would not be available. Insult to injury was not being told until close to half an hour after I placed my order that it was not available. I will say, the bartender was fantastic. He was clearly as frustrated as I was, and sent me some fries to snack on while I figured out my next move. I am willing to give this another shot due to the absolute class act this gentleman was. I just wish I had caught his name.
Hal
Definitely a place for younger folks as might be expected by its location in Dupont circle. My lower scores reflect my (older) age and might be shared by those half my age. As most know, Kramers started out as a bookstore which is attached to the eatery.
Shannon
It had been too long since I last dined here...it was as wonderful as I remember. Always a lovely time grabbing dinner and then browsing the bookstore.
Don
Excellent service,great food , just an all around positive experience and we love browsing the book store and finding a new treasure to read. Thanks for a wonderful evening
Humaira
Handicap entrance is in the back. Very lively. Excellent food. Esp the French toast and the shrimp appetizers!
Vivian
Different experience. Friendly staff. Efficient service. Good range of food. Generous portions.
Sandy
It was wonderful sitting outside, especially since there's no traffic on the closed road, so very little noise. The food, as usual, was wonderful ... always a great to have breakfast for lunch. The service was excellent and very accommodating as members of our party arrived at different times. The service also was attentive without being overbearing. Another great lunch at Kramers!
Our dinner was fine, not great but good. The menu was not nearly as interesting and extensive as it used to be though. That said, the Kramers restaurant and bookstore have changed a lot - the bookstore has lost its interesting book choices. It seems more now to be a restaurant that sells books. Very disappointing - we used to count on Kramer books for its book choices but we are not likely to come back when in the area again.
Cocktails were well-balanced and played classic literature titles. Clam pizza was delicious,crust was not too thick and bacon added the right amount of salt to mesh the flavors together. Service was friendly and attentive. Bookstore is added bonus!
Josepha
Always a great neighborhood kind of place - reasonably priced, great food in a place that feels like a throwback to a neighborhood diner. Great for breakfast (Eggs in Purgatory - a must) afternoon snacks and sweets (the giant chocolate cake and all sorts of espresso and coffee drinks) and dinner (the Brussel Sprouts are amazing) - fast, efficient but friendly service staff and outdoor seating is a must when the weather is great!
Taima
I will say that I truly enjoy Kramers. The food is always good and the servers are pleasant. I'm not super big on Spicy but if you are, try the chicken and waffles with the Spicy Honey Butter. I should have asked for it on the side. It was too spicy for me. The Brussel Sprouts are my fav and the Bourbon Blueberry by Sal is so tasty. This is a great venue for the avid reader or a beautiful book date :-)
atopic
Formerly a favorite, this restaurant disappointed on our last three visits. Entrees were overly complex and not especially good. The carrots side, for example, was tasteless, and the pizza was greasy and too heavy on the tomato sauce. As for beverages, taps weren't working properly, so most of the beer and wine selections were not available. Vastly preferred the old Afterwords Cafe, menu and chef.
We found Kramers to have the best priced tea tower in town. The actual tea was delicious. Some of the bread was stale/crusty because I would assume the sandwiches are pre-made. I have found this at Lilies Victorian in NYC as well. The fresh warm scones were the star of the show with the clotted cream and lemon curd. Does the tea tower menu ever change?
Kramers has a lot of hype and it is not the easiest place to get a reservation. My friend and I left uninspired by the food offerings/taste and would rather dine elsewhere for brunch.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts were perfect. Large platter for sharing. Mac and Cheese side was tasty. Pot Pie must have been made by my mother! It was full of veggies, large pieces of chicken . It was delicious. Will return when we're back in DC.
I was told told to sit at the bar despite making a reservation. I made my reservation specifically for the afternoon tea. After sitting at the bar, placing my order, and waiting 20 minutes, my tower still hadn't arrived. The lovely bartender went to go find out the hold up, and 25 minutes after placing my order, I was told there “weren't ingredients” to make my tea tower. I do not understand the point of making a reservation just to be told to sit at the bar, and, additionally, the point of making said tea reservation if the product would not be available. Insult to injury was not being told until close to half an hour after I placed my order that it was not available. I will say, the bartender was fantastic. He was clearly as frustrated as I was, and sent me some fries to snack on while I figured out my next move. I am willing to give this another shot due to the absolute class act this gentleman was. I just wish I had caught his name.
Definitely a place for younger folks as might be expected by its location in Dupont circle. My lower scores reflect my (older) age and might be shared by those half my age. As most know, Kramers started out as a bookstore which is attached to the eatery.
It had been too long since I last dined here...it was as wonderful as I remember. Always a lovely time grabbing dinner and then browsing the bookstore.
Excellent service,great food , just an all around positive experience and we love browsing the book store and finding a new treasure to read. Thanks for a wonderful evening
Handicap entrance is in the back. Very lively. Excellent food. Esp the French toast and the shrimp appetizers!
Different experience. Friendly staff. Efficient service. Good range of food. Generous portions.
It was wonderful sitting outside, especially since there's no traffic on the closed road, so very little noise. The food, as usual, was wonderful ... always a great to have breakfast for lunch. The service was excellent and very accommodating as members of our party arrived at different times. The service also was attentive without being overbearing. Another great lunch at Kramers!
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Our dinner was fine, not great but good. The menu was not nearly as interesting and extensive as it used to be though. That said, the Kramers restaurant and bookstore have changed a lot - the bookstore has lost its interesting book choices. It seems more now to be a restaurant that sells books. Very disappointing - we used to count on Kramer books for its book choices but we are not likely to come back when in the area again.
Cocktails were well-balanced and played classic literature titles. Clam pizza was delicious,crust was not too thick and bacon added the right amount of salt to mesh the flavors together. Service was friendly and attentive. Bookstore is added bonus!
Always a great neighborhood kind of place - reasonably priced, great food in a place that feels like a throwback to a neighborhood diner. Great for breakfast (Eggs in Purgatory - a must) afternoon snacks and sweets (the giant chocolate cake and all sorts of espresso and coffee drinks) and dinner (the Brussel Sprouts are amazing) - fast, efficient but friendly service staff and outdoor seating is a must when the weather is great!
I will say that I truly enjoy Kramers. The food is always good and the servers are pleasant. I'm not super big on Spicy but if you are, try the chicken and waffles with the Spicy Honey Butter. I should have asked for it on the side. It was too spicy for me. The Brussel Sprouts are my fav and the Bourbon Blueberry by Sal is so tasty. This is a great venue for the avid reader or a beautiful book date :-)
Formerly a favorite, this restaurant disappointed on our last three visits. Entrees were overly complex and not especially good. The carrots side, for example, was tasteless, and the pizza was greasy and too heavy on the tomato sauce. As for beverages, taps weren't working properly, so most of the beer and wine selections were not available. Vastly preferred the old Afterwords Cafe, menu and chef.
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