Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5

34439 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 204 times today

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Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 822-8783
Website
http://www.foundingfarmers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Catering
Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.

Location
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
Parking details
There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
Public transit
There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
Entertainment
The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Buttermilk Biscuits$13.50
cultured butter, house jam
- Serves 2-3$13.50
Uncle Buck's Beignets$13.50
raspberry, chocolate & caramel sauces
- Serves 2-3$13.50
Our Peanut Butter Banana Toast$13.50
house-ground peanut butter, our marshmallow fluff, shaved chocolate, honey-roasted peanuts
- Serves 2-3$13.50
Blueberry Muffin$3.99
crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel
- One$3.99
- Six$20.00
- Twelve$38.00

Bowls

Hot Steel-Cut Oatmeal$12.50
vanilla bean cream, brown sugar
Greek Yogurt, Berries & Granola$14.99
Coconut Chia$15.50
apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, crunchy granola, peanut butter, honey

French Toast

Add a topping: +$3.50. Choose: strawberries & cream, bananas foster, or Maine blueberry compote

Classic Brioche$14.50
Vanilla Cream Filled$15.50

Farmhouse Waffles

Original$13.50
Strawberries & Cream$15.50
Bananas Foster$15.50
Maine Blueberry Compote$15.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

Original$14.50
Chocolate Chip$15.50
Bananas Foster$16.50
Maine Blueberry$16.50

Farmhouse Favorites

Avocado & Egg White Toast$16.50
Breakfast Street Tacos$16.50
scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, cotija cheese, cilantro, onions, Bucky's hot sauce, served with hash browns & farmers salsa
Breakfast Chicken & Waffles$19.50
scrambled eggs, white gravy

Eggs

Benedicts*

house-made english muffin, choice of one side

Traditional Ham$18.50
Spinach & Tomato$18.50
Crab Cake$24.50

Pan Scrambles

choice of one side, choice of bread

Roasted Vegetable$17.50
egg whites, cheddar, squash, carrots, broccoli, bell pepper, spinach, onion
Spinach, Mushroom & Onion$19.50
white cheddar
Ham & White Cheddar$19.50
Chef Joe's Original$19.50
chicken apple sausage, ground beef, hash browns, spinach
Southwestern$19.50
chilies, onions, pepper jack, cotija cheese, cilantro, farmers salsa, corn tortilla strips

Poached Egg Hashes*

choice of bread

Goat Cheese & Beet$18.50
bell pepper, onion, hollandaise
Beef Pastrami$19.50
bell pepper, onion, creole mustard hollandaise

Founding Farmers Breakfast

$16.50. Two Eggs* (any style)

Choice of Meat

Applewood Smoked Bacon
Maple Pork Sausage
Chicken Apple Sausage
Veggie Patty
Thick-Cut Ham
Steak*
+$5.50

Choice of Side

Hash Browns
Cheesy Cheddar Grits
Farmers Salad*
Fresh Fruit
Seasoned Tomatoes
Brûléed Grapefruit

Choice of Bread

baked daily, butter, house jam

English Muffin
Honey Whole Wheat
Multigrain
Sourdough
Ciabatta
Apple Walnut Raisin
Buttermilk Biscuit
Pancakes
+$3
French Toast
+$3

Beverages

Breakfast Cocktails

Mimosa$12.50
orange or grapefruit juice, sparkling wine
Bellini$13.50
peach purée, sparkling wine
Strawberry Fizz*$13.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, lime, strawberry, vanilla, egg white
Southside$14.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, lemon, mint, Founding Spirits clementine bitters
Bloody Mary$14.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, house mix
Breakfast on the Boulevard$14.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, amaro infused with our XOXO Espresso, campari
All the Way Up*$14.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, cognac, Founding Farmers Friendship Blend coffee, coconut, egg white
Pimm's Cup$15.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, pimm's no 1, curaçao, lime, ginger
Corpse Reviver$15.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, curaçao, lillet blanc, lemon, absinthe
Ramos Gin Fizz*$15.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, lemon, lime, orange flower, vanilla, milk, egg white

Our Roasted Coffee

Know Your Grower. Know Your Roaster. We roast our own truly exceptional coffee & espresso beans in small batches using fully traceable, high-quality beans sourced from independent farmers around the world. Founding Farmers Coffee is available by the bag to take home, whole bean & ground $6.99 | 8oz. Dairy selection: whole, nonfat, half & half. Sub: almond, coconut, soy, oat +$0.75. Add: espresso shot +$1

Ground Control Brewed Coffee

This revolutionary process creates a series of mini-brews extracting all of the flavor and none of the bitterness. We think it makes the perfect cup of coffee

Founding Farmers Friendship Blend$4.99
Medium Roast. Well-rounded & sweet, chocolate, caramel, hint of citrus, smooth finish. Our proprietary house-roasted blend of Latin American beans from Guatemala, Brazil Mogiana, and Colombia Excelso
Farmers Decaf$4.99
Medium Roast. Well-balanced & creamy, milk chocolate & raisin. Mexico Esmeralda, naturally decaffeinated
Our Cold Brew$4.99
Smooth & rich, caramel, floral overtones, depths of honey & bittersweet chocolate. Colombia Excelso & Costa Rican Terrazu, roasted separately and then brewed together

XOXO Espresso

Full-bodied, smooth, creamy dark chocolate & almond. Brazil Mogiana, sourced from a sustainable cooperative in São Paulo, Brazil

Double Espresso$4.99
Macchiato$5.50
Cappuccino$5.50
Americano$5.50
Latte$5.50
choose: original, vanilla, or caramel
Aztec Latte$5.50
agave, cinnamon, chocolate, cayenne
Chai Latte$5.50
our house chai blend

Mocha and Hot Chocolate

Mocha$5.99
Founding Farmers Hot Chocolate & XOXO Espresso, topped with whipped cream & chocolate shavings
Founding Farmers Hot Chocolate$5.99
house-made with rich & delicious Guittard® chocolate, malted milk, topped with whipped cream & chocolate shavings

Pot of Hot Tea

$4.99. Spirit Tea. Handcrafted. Direct-trade. Seasonally curated

Sunstone Black
full-bodied breakfast tea, honey, dark cocoa, apricot
White
harmonious & gentle
Green
supremely drinkable & fresh
Rosella Herbal (Decaf)
bright & refreshing citrus, hibiscus, lemongrass

Non-Alcoholic

Scratch Soda$4.99
grapefruit, orange, lemon-lime, ginger, hibiscus, vanilla, or seasonal
Sugar-Free Seltzer$4.99
Perfectly carbonated with state-of-the-art Japanese Suntory machine. Grapefruit, citrus, or citrus & mint
Today's Rickey$4.99
lime juice, seltzer, today's syrup
Lemonade or Arnold Palmer$4.99
unlimited refills
Unsweetened Iced Tea$4.99
Sunstone Black or Rosella Herbal decaf; unlimited refills
Farmers Tea$4.99
Sunstone Black, sweetened with agave nectar; unlimited refills
Fresh Squeezed Juice$4.99
orange or grapefruit

What 34,439 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is a beloved D.C. classic known for its "amazing dishes and homemade sodas." Guests praise the restaurant for its diverse menu accommodating all dietary needs and "farm fresh" ingredients. While occasionally busy, service is often described as "great" and "attentive," enhancing the overall dining experience.

34,439 Reviews

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Joe
Atlantic City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
5:00 pm reservation for 3 was 40 minutes delayed. Seemed like walk-ins had preference. Food was tasty but portions small, especially for the cost. Maybe because of holiday or some other reason, I would think twice before returning.
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Kimberly
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
My family has been doing Christmas dinner at Founding Farmers (DC) for the past several years. This will be the last time we do so. We had a 4 :15 reservation and had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. The restaurant was overcrowded, and extremely loud. The experience has gotten word each year and this year was the last straw.
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Susan
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Long wait for reservation- but found spit at bar. Staff was amazing and in great spirits- food was amazing! Will definitely be back.
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Karla
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! Loved the food, service, and ambience.
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Anya
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was sadly mistaken by making a reservation I would avoid having to wait to be seated. My total wait time was 59 minutes. The entire scene before getting seated was chaotic. My waiter was great but the food was tasteless and warm. My first drink tasted like juice, but I send was a slightly better. Side note, avoid the catfish because by the looks and taste of it, I suspect it was tilapia.
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Stephanie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've eaten here twice during my DC visit. Both times, the food and service were top notch! On Christmas Day, there was a wait past reservation time; however, you all did a fantastic job in getting people seated. The crowd assured me that you all are a trusted establishment. The hostesses were calm & polite...even when i witnessed one of the guest were rude. I will visit again.
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Eileen
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was Christmas dinner. There were 5 of us with reservations for 2:30PM. We were seated between 3:30 and 3:45PM. The restaurant was full. Once seated, service was excellent and the food was quite good. Overall, the kitchen staff did a great job considering the number of people that needed to be served. We would return for a holiday meal again.
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Desiree
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated one of my best friends Christmas birthday. There are a lot of people around, but we were able to sit at the bar and have a mimosa and some beignets while we waited for our table. we were seated at our table about 15 minutes past our reservation time. Food was great, and the service was great. The hostess made sure to get us a table as soon as they could. Excellent service.
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Alison
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation at 1:45 that we made weeks in advance. At almost 2:40 (nearly an hour after our reservation) we were finally called. Why even allow patrons to make reservations if you're not going to honor them? We understood that yes, it was going to be busy on Christmas day, but we saw entire parties with reservations after ours arrive and get seated within 15 minutes while we waited and waited. We only needed a table for 3 people. The waitress was fantastic. The food was typical for FF: not bad, not great, reliably okay.
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Alison
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never have we seen such grace in a staff with a very large crowd eager to have their holiday meals. The staff deserves kudos for being as wonderful as the food! We've visited twice since arriving in DC. We tried chicken and meat dishes as well as pasta, salad, bread, refreshing house made sodas and divine desserts. We'd love to see Founding Fathers in Watertown MA. That would be wicked awesome! Can't rate the food or the staff high enough!
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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.5 stars by 34439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 204 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

Cross street
20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
Public transit
There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Entertainment
The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.foundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(202) 822-8783
Catering
Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.

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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Uncle Buck's Beignets

Fried Chicken Salad

French Toast

Share Plates

Buttermilk Biscuits$13.50

Uncle Buck's Beignets$13.50

Our Peanut Butter Banana Toast$13.50

Blueberry Muffin$3.99

Bowls

Hot Steel-Cut Oatmeal$12.50

Greek Yogurt, Berries & Granola$14.99

Coconut Chia$15.50

French Toast

Classic Brioche$14.50

Vanilla Cream Filled$15.50

Farmhouse Waffles

Original$13.50

Strawberries & Cream$15.50

Bananas Foster$15.50

Maine Blueberry Compote$15.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

Original$14.50

Chocolate Chip$15.50

Bananas Foster$16.50

Maine Blueberry$16.50

Farmhouse Favorites

Avocado & Egg White Toast$16.50

Breakfast Street Tacos$16.50

Breakfast Chicken & Waffles$19.50

Eggs

Benedicts*

Traditional Ham$18.50

Spinach & Tomato$18.50

Crab Cake$24.50

Pan Scrambles

Roasted Vegetable$17.50

Spinach, Mushroom & Onion$19.50

Ham & White Cheddar$19.50

Chef Joe's Original$19.50

Southwestern$19.50

Poached Egg Hashes*

Goat Cheese & Beet$18.50

Beef Pastrami$19.50

Founding Farmers Breakfast

Choice of Meat

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Maple Pork Sausage

Chicken Apple Sausage

Veggie Patty

Thick-Cut Ham

Steak*

Choice of Side

Hash Browns

Cheesy Cheddar Grits

Farmers Salad*

Fresh Fruit

Seasoned Tomatoes

Brûléed Grapefruit

Choice of Bread

English Muffin

Honey Whole Wheat

Multigrain

Sourdough

Ciabatta

Apple Walnut Raisin

Buttermilk Biscuit

Pancakes

French Toast

Beverages

Breakfast Cocktails

Mimosa$12.50

Bellini$13.50

Strawberry Fizz*$13.50

Southside$14.50

Bloody Mary$14.50