The most unique local bookstore I visited in Alexandria, Virginia so far. The bookstore is clean,…read morewell organized , and easy to navigate. They have several events held inside the bookstore and unique merchandise from local artists. The service at the bookstore was nice & friendly. I like the selections & descriptions of books throughout the bookstore. In the kitchen room, there was a glass fridge with many cold drinks to buy as well as journals, books, and merchandise around the sink & cabinet area. I was told the bookstore use to be a private residential home. My favorite part of the bookstore was the unique & funny merchandise like the stickers. This local bookstore is a definite go see in Alexandria, Virginia. It is a place I would visit again .

The best bookstore in Alexandria that I came across. The exterior is the cutest. Located on the…read morecorner with some outdoor seating. Once inside there is shelves of books an other products. I even saw some signed copies of books. I enjoyed a wide selection of books. They had stuffed animals, calendars, stickers and much more. Oh, if you are wondering if they have that good book smell, they do. The employees were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They were around helping out many other customers and directing them to areas to purchase certain books. I love how the children's area is separate from the other area of the book store. The store is perfect! I plan to return when I am in the area.

Blown away by how much bigger this book store is on the inside. I walked in and thought ok this is…read morecute. Checked out some of the history and diy books before going to the restroom. But on the way, I saw a sign saying more upstairs. That's where the real stock was kept. It somehow felt like there was twice as much space on the second floor than the first. Sci fi, fantasy, horror, Manga (limited),etc all the good stuff was on the second floor for me. Value wise it was worth stopping in here. Most books were about 7-10 which is at the high end for me but you know, this place is worth it. Selection is great and would definitely come back.

Well, I stopped by this establishment looking for a classic book. There were many used books to…read morechoose from and (I love reading) I became lost in the selection and how they were arranged. A nice selection of books. But, I noticed how no one acknowledged my presence. I thought it was due to another lady in the store. But, no and even as I walked around and soon I just felt uncomfortable and left. I guess some black men have a stigma that they don't read maybe. So, I will try again on my next vet appointment and stop by here to see and should this happen again. It will be addressed. Sorry, I wouldn't allow myself to purchase anything today even though I came across several nice

We came across town to this B&N for puzzles. They had a good selection. Only confusing part is…read moreGalison puzzles have their own little section near the register vs the back with the other puzzles. This was a really busy store, I didn't realize it was so busy. We had to ask an employee where the puzzles were and they seemed kind of meh and pointed. They were stocking puzzles, so I thought they'd be close by. Prices were very varied for the puzzles, so just had to look and weigh what to get. Great variety.

Everything went well! Took my grandson and he loved it! We went to the children's section and…read moreexplored the books about dinosaurs and also got a lizard stuffie.

I love independent bookstores, and a Black-owned business is the icing on the cake…read more I stopped in to check out the store and bought a sticker and a coffee drink. If you're a member of a sorority or fraternity, they sell merchandise here and had a good selection of all organizations. The staff were nice and I browsed a bit. MahoganyBooks has a huge selection of books for all ages. Everything is from a Black author or related to Black culture. The prices are in line with other bookstores, and you can be proud to support their local and diverse mission when you shop here. As a whole, National Harbor felt planned, corporate, and cold, but MahoganyBooks is the exception to this. If you're in National Harbor for a conference or convention, this is a must-stop and must support business.

Charming bookstore and coffee sharp with rich culture. It's vibrant aesthetic, tasty matcha, and…read moregreat customer service has me excited to visit again! I enjoyed the overall vibe of the bookstore and it was amazing to see the wide variety of black authors represented throughout the store. The limited seated keeps the foot traffic flowing and contributes to the intimate community feel. There are also occasional book signings and events. I'll be back for a cook book and a chai tea latte!

I am so glad I waited to go here to buy my niece her Baptism gift. They had a great selection of…read morechildren's books and gifts . They also had beautiful cards. My niece loved all of her board books. The staff was really nice and helpful in helping me pick out the perfect gift. Prices are very reasonable. They had books for everyone. They have plenty of Spanish language books as well. It was such a nice experience.

It's an amazing store with a lovely atmosphere. The staff was invaluable, and there was a great…read moreselection of items for sale. Definitely would recommend it.

I love, love, loved this place…read more A full-fledged bookstore with tons of books, sections, accessories and gifts PLUS a legit breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant with great food, gorgeous patio/dining area? I am SO in. We stopped in bc my husband's last name is Kramer and it's spelled the exact same and I saw the brunch/breakfast options and wanted to eat here. We loved it. Tried the avocado toast, brioche French toast and a smash burger and everything was delicious. Service was good, food was out quickly, portions were huge, all A+++. Enjoyed shopping after and will 100% come back. They are very active on Instagram and usually have seasonal specials and neat events.

A DC institution, I will always be a fan of Kramers. It's not the best restaurant, but it's a…read moreclassic that I hope remains open for decades and decades to come. Service is great, prompt and professional, and some of the items are hit or miss, but there is a lot of light lunch fare to choose from and my salad was fresh. Make sure to stop in at the bookstore at the end of your meal.

In an attempt to support a black-owned business, I made two online book orders: one on June 9 for…read morethree books and the other on June 12 for one more book. I had an inquiry about my second order, and I reached out to their email address on June 17. Rachel responded to me a day later, and also informed me my books were on back order, so they would take some time to get and deliver. OK, no problem. Totally understandable, and I was happy that they were getting so much business. I waited until July 9 to follow up as none of my books arrived and I had no communications about my order since that June 18 email. I replied to Rachel asking if she had an update on my order (since I was charged already, and so was understandably wondering what happened to my orders). Nothing. July 22 I reached out on their Instagram account with a Direct Message. Nothing. I've called and no one picks up and the voicemail is full. It is now July 28 and I have yet to hear a response about the four books I ordered. I am extremely disappointed, because I really wanted to support this business, but it's now been a month and a half since my order. I would be more understanding if they at would at least reply to me to let me know what's going on and were keeping me in the loop, but so far they have consistently ignored a customer. I really hate leaving this review, but short of just walking up to their store and beating on the glass (which I'm sure would make me look like a lunatic!), I honestly don't know what else to do.

I've tried contacting this place for over a month and received no response. I was sent the wrong…read morepiece even though the invoice they sent was inspected by a representative of the store and the invoice contains the name of the correct piece with the picture attached. Did anyone look at the invoice and say, "wrong picture-same artist"? I understand mistakes happen, but not responding to emails or phone calls lacks professionalism. It is difficult to support business if they lack customer service and a degree of professionalism.

Beautiful shop with everything you could want for your spiritual or health practices. Run by very…read morenice ladies. Will definitely return.

Very Friendly and I got a statue of Santa Muerte! I loved everything about the experience!read more

This is located near the Apple Store and is easy to park. In fact parking is free if you get them…read moreto stamp your ticket. I usually come here when charging my car and it's always great to browse the books. I never had any issue with the service while buying books and I think things are decently priced here, though hard for me to compare considering I don't buy many books. One thing to note is that the coffee store is not a Starbucks so don't expect to get Starbucks treatment. I went around 6 and they refused to open a bag of beans because it was too late. I don't think opening a bag of beans would have made a difference but ends up I had to drink coffee that I didn't really want.

Minimal seating, however each time I visited I was able to find a single seat with a good view of…read moreoutside. As a people watcher and a student, this is a great place to get a little work done with a side of coffee.

A cute little bookstore tucked away in the heart of the old town. All proceeds go to helping fund…read morethe library, and the selection of books is actually pretty decent! I love how friendly the staff was to us and the prices are even sweeter. I wish more libraries did this - what better way to help keep libraries open while fulfilling people's thirst for reading? Quaint little Book Cellar, you win major brownie points. Kudos!

I love the Book Cellar! I believe they sell old library books as well as donated books - and I…read morethink the proceeds are donated to the library. The employees / volunteers are very sweet. Books are very cheap, and there is a great selection! I just wish their audio books were a little cheaper.