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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12295 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 160 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, 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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Dining areas

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 Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 340-8783
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Rockville
  • Cross street
    Park Potomac Ave & Cadbury Ave
  • Parking details
    Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
  • Public transit
    Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
  • 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 as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is known for its "excellent food and service," with a menu rich in fresh, farm-to-table options. Guests consistently praise the "outstanding" breakfast offerings and the delightful outdoor seating. While some diners note the lively atmosphere can be noisy, the overall dining experience is "always great," making it a top choice for many.

12,295 Reviews
  1. Roberta

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was very crowded at noon for our brunch reservation but we were seated promptly. Food and service were excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious- blueberry pancakes, regular pancakes, eggs - all excellent. Coffee was great too.

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  2. Anna

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, was too hot inside but Kristi and Will went above and beyond with service and making us as comfortable as possible. Thank you!

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  3. Ivàn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Loved the brunch. Unfortunately the expresso machine was broken. The level of service was normal maybe a little more attention to the table would have been nice. I did indicate that this was a birthday brunch. No one got the message. I was celebrating my daughter's 22nd. We brought gifts to the table but no one on the staff looked to care. In the end, the food and atmosphere was amazing. Definitely would recommend.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience and for celebrating such a special occasion with us, Ivan. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and we’ll work on improving attention to detail. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! -Kiara

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  4. Niejadd

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Farmers breakfast was good (pancakes flavor is really good). Mai Tai was great. Cranberry mimosa l, unfortunately, was 95% cranberry juice.

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  5. Theda

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a Great place for a holiday breakfast meeting!

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  6. Crystal

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was excellent. Would definitely visit them again.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Crystal! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the service and food. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! -Xenia

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  7. Marion

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff, prompt and accurate food delivery to table, very pleasant service. Good food and varied menu. My only complaint was that it was very loud sitting in the back corner by the barista’s grinding machines.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words about our wait staff and food, Marion! We are glad to hear you had a positive experience with the service and menu options. We apologize for the noise near the barista's area, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll work to ensure a more comfortable environment for all guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! -Kerry

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  8. Laura

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lunch with co-workers. Was delicious food but noise level was a bit high. Was a full house.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Laura! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We understand that a high noise level can affect the experience, and we appreciate you letting us know. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal in a more comfortable setting! -Kerry

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  9. Lynn

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were looking forward to celebrating a milestone birthday. It seemed that the restaurant was not only short staffed, but significantly short on inventory. They ran out of all beef except burgers, out of crabcakes, out of catfish, etc. The single waiter was serving all parties in the upstairs dining room. The seafood risotto was dry and looked unappetizing. The salads were fresh and delicious. Overall, this restaurant fell short of expectations.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Lynn. We are sorry to hear that we didn't meet expectations during such a special occasion. We apologize for the inventory issues and the challenges with service that you encountered. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll work to address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the quality experience you deserve. -Tiffany

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  10. Loree

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The servings have really gotten smaller. I’ve haven’t been there in years. Quality is great but don’t think I’ll come back anytime soon. 
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Loree. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the quality of the food, but we understand your concerns about portion sizes. We truly appreciate your thoughts and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Your feedback helps us improve! -Kiara

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FAQs

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-8783.

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.4 stars by 12295 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 160 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Potomac Ave & Cadbury Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Rockville
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 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
    Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
  • Public transit
    Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, 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 as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 340-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. 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.
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