Reiter's Books

Reiter's Books is a DC institution. It's in downtown DC in the bottom floor of a sterile DC office building. It's a small bookstore with a large government, politics, and foreign affairs section. In the front it's a coffee shop selling mediocre coffee and pastries. Outside there are book carts with even cheaper books (novels, etc) and a large outdoor patio to enjoy a good book and coffee.
3 8 years ago (19-04-2018)

Just a basic bookstore with basic books. Nothing interesting about this place. Service is slow and unreliable. You guys should really improve on your customer service.
3 8 years ago (14-01-2018)

Love this place the coffee is excellent library is very quiet, sofia the coffee manager is lovely and the service is like being home.
5 8 years ago (25-03-2018)

I found the staff very knowledgeable and pleasant. The store is a little small compared to the big name brand places but this gave it a more "homey" kind of feeling. It felt very comfortable to just wander and browse and not feel rushed. The cafe is superb! Their coffee drinks were very well made. It felt like everyone knew each other. Very cool place! I will definitely be coming back.
5 9 years ago (25-10-2016)

I went to Reiters because there's a photographer in the back of the store that takes passport photos, which they specifically say is not associated with the shop. I'd just get your photo done at a CVS if possible, it's half the price and better. While I was waiting for the photo to come out, I looked around the cafe/bookstore. The little cafe and tiny bookshop is interesting and different than a lot of other little shops around. They have some fun maps, puzzles and kids books in addition to a variety of non-children's books.
3 9 years ago (16-08-2016)