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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
1517 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20036
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Early On
Later On
Weekend Brunch
Natural Wine
Cocktails
Beer
French Sodas (NA)
Early On
Breakfast
Yogurt Parfait
$10.00
fresh fruit, granola, toast
vegetarian
gluten-free
Avocado Toast
$14.00
poached eggs, pickled onion, radish, tomato, lemon-lime, crunchy salt
vegetarian
Soho Omelet
$16.00
spinach, swiss cheese, breakfast potatoes, toast, choice of meat
Kramers Breakfast
$14.00
two eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes, choice of meat
Buttermilk Waffle
$15.00
seasonal fruit, whipped cream
vegetarian
French Toast
$14.00
fresh strawberry, whipped cream
vegetarian
Smoked Pork Hash
$16.00
poached egg, onions, potatoes, toast
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$19.00
champagne side salad
Ham Benedict
$16.00
champagne side salad
Flatiron & Eggs
$28.00
two eggs, breakfast potatoes, toast
Starters
Butternut Squash Soup
$12.00
pumpkin seed, crispy sage, toasted rosemary
vegan
gluten-free
Deviled Eggs
$8.00
prosciutto, green onion, chive, old bay
French Onion Dip
$12.00
crudités vegetables, crispy onions, grilled bread
vegetarian
Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings
$12.00
7 pieces, choice of one sauce: house ranch, bleu cheese, or honey mustard
Salads
Choice of dressing: Buttermilk Bleu Cheese / Herb Ranch / Champagne Vinaigrette. Add Smoked Salmon or Salmon Fillet +$7, Add Flatiron Steak +$10
Classic Wedge
$13.00
tomato, bacon, bleu cheese crumble, chives
Arugula Cobb
$16.00
tomato, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese crumble, pickled onion, prosciutto deviled egg
Chop Salad
$12.00
tomato, cucumber, red onion, green olive, pickled jalapeños, parmesan
vegetarian
Fall Kale
$15.00
roasted beet and butternut, goat cheese, pumpkin seed
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sandwiches
Cali Dagwood
$14.00
goat cheese, avocado, bibb lettuce, cucumber, cherry pepper relish, lemon buttermilk dressing
vegetarian
All Day Burger
$15.00
2 smashed 4 oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce
Cubano
$15.00
house-smoked pork, shaved ham, gouda, pickled jalapeños
Crispy Chicken
$14.00
fried chicken breast, red pepper aioli, pickles
Feddy Cheesesteak
$15.00
shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, cheese sauce, cherry pepper aioli, cherry pepper relish, hero roll
Entrées
Grilled Tuna Grain Bowl
$25.00
brown rice, quinoa, farro, cucumber, radish, avocado, sticky garlic sauce, green onion, lime wedge
Flatiron + Frites
$28.00
poblano butter, bbq seasoned french fries
Chicken + Waffles
$17.00
buttermilk waffle, fried chicken breast, coleslaw, spicy honey butter
Veggie Lasagna
$20.00
seasonal vegetables, beer-braised marinara, mozzarella, champagne side salad
vegetarian
Fettuccine New Orleans
$20.00
shrimp, chicken, sausage, cream sauce, onion, bbq spices
Lobster Ravioli
$23.00
brown butter cream, parmesan, crispy sage, toasted rosemary, sunflower seed
Sides
Roasted Fall Vegetables
$4.00
beet, roasted butternut, carrot
vegan
gluten-free
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad
$7.00
avocado, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed, white sesame seed
vegan
gluten-free
Cornbread Pudding
$7.00BBQ Seasoned French Fries
$6.00Champagne Side Salad
$5.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Breakfast Entrees
Available during Saturday & Sunday Brunch from 8am - 4pm
Yogurt Parfait
$9.00
fresh fruit, granola, toast (v/gf)
Avocado Toast
$13.00
poached eggs, pickled onion, radish, tomato, lemon lime, crunchy salt (v)
Soho Omelet
$13.00
breakfast potatoes, toast, choice of meat
Kramers Breakfast
$11.00
two eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes, choice of meat
Buttermilk Waffle
$12.00
seasonal fruit, whipped cream (v)
French Toast
$12.00
fresh strawberry, whipped cream (v)
Smoked Pork Hash
$14.00
poached egg, onions, potatoes, toast
Chicken + Waffles
$16.00
buttermilk waffle, fried chicken breast, cole slaw, & spicy honey butter
Steak & Eggs
$22.00
two eggs, breakfast potatoes, toast
Crab Benedict
$16.00
champagne side salad
Traditional Benedict
$13.00
champagne side salad
Brunch Add-ons
Available during Saturday & Sunday Brunch from 8am - 4pm
Pork or Turkey Sausage
$3.00Bacon
$3.00Ham
$3.00Toast
$3.00Fruit
$3.00Champagne Side Salad
$5.00Entrees
Available Saturday & Sunday from 11am to close
Citrus Salmon
$23.00
lemon & lime, white wine, fresh herbs, roasted carrot & avocado salad
Steak Frites
$24.00
poblano butter, pommes frites
Veggie Lasagna
$17.00
seasonal vegetables, mozzarella, beer braised marinara, champagne side salad (v)
Fettuccine New Orleans
$19.00
shrimp, chicken, sausage, cream sauce, onion, cajun spices
Sandwiches
Available Saturday & Sunday from 11am to close
Cali Dagwood
$12.00
goat cheese, avocado, bibb lettuce, cucumber, cherry pepper relish, lemon buttermilk dressing (v)
All Day Burger
$14.00
2 smashed 4oz beef patties, american cheese, bibb lettuce, pickles, special sauce
Cubano
$15.00
house smoked pork, shaved ham, gouda, pickled jalapeños
Crispy Chicken
$13.00
fried chicken breast, red pepper aioli, pickles
Crab Cake
$18.00
4oz crab cake, red pepper aioli, bibb lettuce, tomato
Salads
Available Saturday & Sunday from 11am to close
Salmon + Kale Salad
$15.00
roasted beets, feta, pumpkin seed, champagne vinaigrette
Fall Salad
$13.00
toasted pecans, dried cranberry, bacon, champagne vinaigrette
Starters
Available Saturday & Sunday from 11am to close
Cream of Crab Soup
$12.00
grilled bread
Deviled Eggs
$8.00
crab, prosciutto, chive, green onion, old bay
Avocado Hummus
$9.00
grilled bread, cherry pepper relish, feta, breakfast radish (v)
White
La Patience Chardonnay, France
$7.00
citrus notes, well rounded acidity and minerality
Domaine des Cognettes Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne), France
Dry, with notes of citrus and pear, high acidity. Excellent with seafood
- $9.00
- $35.00
Red
Deschamps Red Blend (Grenache, Syrah, Carignan) France
$7.00
slightly chilled red, ripe cherry and berry flavors, structured minerality and soft tannins
Chateau Le Bergey, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, Bordeaux, France
medium bodied and dry, with blackberry and red fruit flavors
- $9.00
- $35.00
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz (Italy)
$9.00
aperol, prosecco, soda water
Don Ciccio Luna Spritz
$9.00
luna aperitivo, prosecco, soda water
Angelou
$11.00
vodka, peppered strawberry, citrus
Fitzgerald
$11.00
gin, aperol, citrus
Fuentes
$11.00
tequila, blood orange aperitif, orange bitters, soda water
Murakami
$11.00
cherry blossom aperitif, vodka, lime, soda water
Spicy Margarita
$11.00
tequila, house infused hot honey, orange liqueur, lime
District Negroni
$13.00
green hat citrus/floral gin, don ciccio cinque, capitoline rose vermouth
Beer
Draft & Canned
Right Proper Senate Beer Light Lager 4.7%
$6.00DC Brau Public Pale Ale 6%
$6.00Allagash White 5.2%
$7.00Port City Downright Pilsner 4.8%
$7.00Aslin Beer Power Moves IPA 5.5%
$8.00Other Half Green City IPA 7%
$8.00Beale's Peach Tea Blonde Ale 4.6%
$7.00Anxo Cidre Blanc 6.9%
$8.00Union Brewing "Fest Beer" Oktoberfest 2021 5.5%
$7.00Offshoot Relax Hazy IPA 6.8%
- Can (16oz) $8.00
Aslin Beer "Volcano Sauce" Sour w/ Blueberries, Blackberries, Lactose 6%
- Can (16oz) $8.00
Stillwater x Monkish Brewing "A Sound Saison" Spelt Farmhouse 7%
- Can (16oz) $9.00
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Cuisine
American - Contemporary
American - Traditional
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Hours
Monday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 • Just Above Dupont Circle • Q St. Metro Exit
Afterwords Cafe, opened in 1976, was the first Bookstore/Cafe in the country to feature cappuccino, espresso, a full bar and food. Since its inception, it has established itself as 'Washington's pre-eminent cafe.'
"The action at Kramerbooks & Afterwords starts with breakfast and the morning papers at 7:30 AM, and keeps throbbing until well after midnight, seven 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..." The Washington Post
"Kramerbooks is a cultural landmark of sorts...Many people do not consider themselves true Washingtonians until they have received a phone call that begins as an invitation for drinks after work and ends with 'I'll meet you at Kramer's.' Kramerbooks & Afterwords is definitely an institution. There is no place like it here. It is known throughout the town, almost entirely through word of mouth. Of course, anything worth knowing in Washington almost always is." The New York Times
"... one of the city's most beloved independent booksellers... [committed] to the idea that in a world of chains, an independent, literary way of life is still possible." Fearless Critic Washington DC
"Esteemed city institution, as well as a fun place to hang out, with a very good and broad general selection..." The Rough Guide to Washington DC
"... Dupont's replacement ritual for church." Citywalks Washington DC
"... for bookish, dessert-addicted night owls." Citywalks Washington DC
"The best place in DC for a first date - you meet in the adjoining Kramerbooks and rejoice or despair at your new friend's taste in literature." TimeOut Washington DC
"A longtime favorite of hungry literature lovers..." Michelin Must-sees Washington DC