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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12373 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 183 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 12,373 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers in Potomac offers a lively dining experience with a commitment to high-quality, farm-sourced ingredients. The "delicious food" and "excellent service" are often praised, especially for brunch. The outdoor patio is highlighted for its "gorgeous" setting, though some diners find the noise level high. The varied menu, including famous beignets, remains a hit despite occasional service hiccups.

12,374 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Washington DC156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time we had brunch in the "patio room". Wonderful. The main dining rooms were noisy to a level that would have made conversation difficult but the patio room was only about 30% full and it was very easy to communicate.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have loved Founding Farmers in the past. This time the food was just ok. I went there on Saturday afternoon for brunch. The French toast size was laughable. The ambiance and service was good though.

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  3. Krystal VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not seasoned, very bland. I got the shrimp with coleslaw and spinach.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Hi Krystal. I am sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations. We strive to make sure every dish is flavorful, and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit. I’ll be sure to share your feedback with the kitchen team to ensure we improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. -Najjah

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  4. Douglas VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our coffee nearly spilled over because the table was on an uneven floor surface. Our server was great, and brought some shims to stabilize the table. Side order of Maine blueberry pancakes arrived barely warm. Server graciously replaced them. The egg dishes were overcooked, but we were hungry so we finished our meal. Within the hour after we left, both of us felt a bit light-headed as our bodies digested the meal. This physically “out-of-sorts” feeling lasted through the day into the night. We’ve dined here for late breakfast plenty of times over the years, some meals better than others. But never have we experienced anything like this. We won’t be back anytime soon.

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  5. Denise

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a Saturday brunch, which was a busy time. We sat in the upper level, which was cozy and comfortable. Service was top notch with food out on time and our server Douglas was very personable and attentive to our needs. The Beignets were delicious and must try. Chicken and waffles spicy were flavorful but could have been spicier. Overall good food and great service and experience.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Denise! We are glad you had a cozy and comfortable time at our upper level, and that Douglas took great care of you. The beignets are definitely a fan favorite, and we'll take note on the chicken and waffles! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  6. Megan VIP

    New York City93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob our server was friendly and helpful. Our food was delicious and arrived as ordered.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Megan! We are glad you enjoyed your meal and had great service from Jacob. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and worth the money spent. I will return in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was excellent by Mario's service, food, and ambiance. Mario's recommendations were great, and we greatly valued his friendliness and excellent customer service. It was a wonderful and exceptional service. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Kamesha VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m unsure why this restaurant takes reservations, we waited over 25 mins past ours for a table. Our server on the other hand was as really great which helped ease our frustration.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kamesha. I am sorry to hear about the wait, and I can understand how frustrating that must have been, especially when you had a reservation. We strive to provide a seamless experience, and we’ll take your feedback seriously to improve our timing. I’m glad to hear that your server was able to help make things better, and we appreciate your patience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! -Najjah

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  10. Amy

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband ordered the sausage gnocchi and the sausage was raw. They brought him a new one and it was also raw. the veggies that came with my meal were cold. My husband was hungry so he ate some of the gnocchi and later got sick. We will avoid going back any time soon.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Amy. I am sorry to hear about your experience, and I completely understand your frustration. We take food safety and quality very seriously, and it’s concerning to hear about these issues. Your feedback is really important, and we’ll make sure to address this with our kitchen team to prevent this from happening again. This said, please email at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. -Tiffany

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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 12373 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 183 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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