Bookstore cafes are a great place to sit and chat with your friends, catch up on some work, or just enjoy the day. Check out these places if you love to a little something to sip and snack while you read.
Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe
Location: Dupont CircleAfterwords Cafe has a lot of lunch and dinner options, perfect for if you want a more sit-down experience.
Busboys and Poets
Location: U Street (with other locations around the city)
Busboys and Poets is always bustling, with a sit-down cafe section, a bar, and couches.
Politics and Prose
Location: Chevy Chase
The Obamas do all their local, independent bookstore shopping here (or at least they did one time).
The Potter’s House
Location: Adams MorganFor fans of Southern food and charm.
Also, check out the best vintage stores in DC, some of which are in the same neighborhoods as these cafes!
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