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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12318 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 199 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 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
    (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.
  • 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 12,318 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

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  • 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.

12,318 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar because a game was on but the bar staff treated us great. Overall a great dinner.

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  2. Susan

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable standard, fresh ingredients, flavorful salads and entrees.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Susan! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  3. Tania

    VIP

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great quality food. Good coffee! A favorite breakfast spot. Service seems consistently distracted and spotty but really hardworking.

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  4. Tony

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been a while since I dined at Founding Farmers and I was very disappointed to discover how few plant based options they now offer. The waiter recommended a house made veggie burger that was quite disgusting. The taste and texture left a lot to be desired.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tony. We are sorry to hear that our options did not meet expectations during your visit. We will take your comments about the veggie burger into consideration as we continue to improve our menu. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to offer a better experience. -Kiara

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  5. William

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Founding Farmers and everything was great! The crab dip, wings and fried chicken entree were all worth trying and I would get them again. The service was spectacular!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Hi William! We are glad to hear that you had a great first experience with us! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our offerings. Thank you for your kind words about the service—we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. We can't wait to welcome you back! -Najjah

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  6. Phil

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food for brunch and excellent service - thanks so much
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Phil! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  7. Molly

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Sunday brunch. Server was great, but the food was really not good. Watery eggs that felt like they came out of an egg-beaters carton, a single sad rubbery beige chicken sausage, and a couple of average tomatoes with some salt and pepper. Definitely not worth the price tag unfortunately. A simple diner would have done better. Disappointing for the money. I’ve been there before for brunch but it felt noticeably worse today.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Molly. We are sorry to hear that your recent brunch experience did not meet expectations. We strive to provide tasty meals and excellent service, and we sincerely apologize that we fell short this time. Your comments about the food will be shared with the team to help us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide a better experience. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kiara

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  8. Kathleen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid restaurant. Doesn't fail food wise. Drinks are just ... fine.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, Kathleen! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  9. Beth

    Poconos

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess was rude and pointed us to a table from the stand- not friendly at all. Food was just ok. Waiter Friendly- but not attentive.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Beth. I am sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. It's disappointing when the service and food don't live up to what we strive to offer. We appreciate your feedback, and we will be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure better service in the future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to serve you. -Najjah

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  10. vanessah

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Javier provided great service. No complaints about the food or anything else.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind feedback, Vanessah! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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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 12318 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 199 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
  • 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
  • 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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