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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12380 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 124 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–18:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12,380 people are saying

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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.
12,380 Reviews
  1. Kristen

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Know it was a Sunday brunch and very busy but the temperature of the food could have been warmer. Other than that it was very pleasant.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kristen! We're glad you had a pleasant experience overall. We apologize for the food not being as warm as it should have been and will work on improving that. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon! -Jessica

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  2. Derek

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good and we’ll be back. Waiter was a bit distracted and too busy.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Derek! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and will be returning. We’ll work on improving our service so that our team can give everyone the attention they deserve. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  3. Laura

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Founding Farmers in Potomac! Biscuits are a must have! My go-to farmers salad was amazing as always! We love having this restaurant in our neighborhood!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Laura! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and the biscuits and farmers salad. We love being part of your neighborhood and can't wait to welcome you back again soon! -Jessica

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  4. Adamb

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time was delicious. Jacob upstairs was as nice as can be. Everybody had a wonderful food. I guess one small thing you could have a nonalcoholic beer on the menu. It was great. Adam B
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Adam! We're thrilled to hear you had a delightful first visit and enjoyed your experience with Jacob. We appreciate your suggestion and will definitely keep it in mind. We hope to see you again soon! -Jessica

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  5. Jeffrey VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sneaky up charges. Asked for kids option waiter said $9.99 ordered it and then charged $9.99 for two chicken fingers and $6.99 extra for kid fries which would think part of kids meal. Asked for a side plain bun for an entree thought free charged $2.99. Then questioned waiter and waiter said management would make him pay for those out of own pocket if remove charges.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jeffrey. I am sorry for any confusion you experienced during your visit. This is certainly not the kind of experience we aim to provide. We’ll be addressing this matter with our team to ensure better clarity in the future. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and we truly hope you’ll give us another chance to offer a better experience next time. -Jessica

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  6. Anita VIP

    Baltimore27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a lovely lunch. Our waitress Fatima was helpful and kind.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for joining us, Anita! We are glad you had a lovely lunch and that Fatima took great care of you. We hope to see you again soon! -Kiara

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  7. Rick VIP

    Washington DC25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at Founding Farmers frequently and had an excellent meal there last night. My wife’s favorite is the all-green salad topped with salmon, which she always loves. I had the fried chicken salad and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Service was great (thanks, Cesar) even though the restaurant was pretty busy inside and there was a party of 50 outside. Overall, it was a great experience. And try the coconut old-fashioned — delicious!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Rick! We're thrilled to hear you both enjoyed your meals and had a great experience. We're especially glad to hear Cesar took great care of you, even with the busy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. -Kiara

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  8. G VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All good. The only issue was the music was too loud. Otherwise, nice experience
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, G! We're glad you had a nice experience overall. We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah

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  9. William VIP

    Washington DC156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    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.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on 16 March 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, William! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the patio room for brunch. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal! -Tiffany

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  10. Marshal

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waitress should be in another profession. Repeatedly interrupted guests when asking for order, is everything ok, forgot to get water. place is way too loud. I will never go again.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on 16 March 2025
    Hi Marshal. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It’s certainly not the standard of service we strive for. We’ll be sure to address your concerns with the team to ensure a better experience in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope you’ll give us another chance down the line. -Najjah

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FAQs

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

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.4 stars by 12380 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 124 times today
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
  • Area
    Rockville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–18:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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