Timeline
12:00
Arrive at The Phillips Collection as it opens. The museum is America’s first of modern art, and the quiet morning light is perfect for viewing the impressionist and modern works without the midday crowds.
13:30
Walk four minutes to Kramers. This independent bookstore doubles as a restaurant and bar. Pick up a travel guide or browse the shelves, then sit down for a meal.
13:45
Eat at Kramers. The menu offers options like filet mignon, making it a solid spot for lunch inside the bookstore atmosphere.
14:30
Finish the afternoon with a walk to Bistrot du Coin. If the food at Kramers was light, this lively French and Belgian bistro is known for great cooking and a happy atmosphere. Try the mussels with pommes frites or the monkfish.
Local tip
Kramers is popular for brunch on weekends, but arriving for lunch on a weekday is quieter. Bistrot du Coin is usually crowded and noisy, so embrace the lively energy.
Check before you go
- Kramers is open Sun-Thu until 1AM and Fri-Sat 24 hours.
- Bistrot du Coin is open Mo-We and Su from 11:30, and Th-Sa until 01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).