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Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria

4.3
4.3
138 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 289 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Our newest location is now open! Founding Farmers Alexandria is located just a short walk from Potomac Yard in Oakville Triangle.

Open every day – serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour 3:30pm-6pm, and weekend brunch – their expansive made-from-scratch menus offer American-inspired dishes including their famous fried chicken & waffles, farmhouse sushi, a variety of salads, fresh pastas, premium seafood & more. A full-service bar features cocktails made with Founding Spirits, their DC distillery.

Majority owned by American family farmers and committed to thoughtful sourcing, sustainability, and creating exceptional dining experiences, Founding Farmers Alexandria is your neighborhood restaurant, where scratch-made food meets purpose.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Richmond Highway & Swann Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    BY METRO On the Yellow/Blue Lines, the closest stop to Founding Farmers Alexandria is Potomac Yard. The restaurant is less than a 10 minute walk from the Potomac Yard metro station. Exit towards Potomac Ave. Once at Potomac Ave. continue south for 0.2 miles and then turn right on Swann Ave. BY BUS The #34 Bus stops directly in front of the restaurant at stop: Richmond Hwy (Southbound) and Swann Avenue or Richmond Hwy (Northbound) & Swann Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 138 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria offers an engaging dining experience with "great food and service." The atmosphere is "beautiful," and the "cocktails are delicious." While the restaurant is new and working out some kinks, its "friendly staff" and "inviting environment" provide a promising future. Ideal for family gatherings and special occasions.
138 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff and an ample menu for all tastes. I love the fact that even the condiments are homemade--nothing out of a bottle!

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  2. Dawne VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New location for Founding Farmers doesn’t disappoint. Has lovely Alice and Wonderland feeling in its decor. Cornbread so fresh for starter. The gnocchi was delicious as was the rotisserie chicken. Finishing with the hand churned ice cream a perfect ending. Welcome to the neighborhood- will be back!

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  3. Kyla

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server! He was really nice and was quick with anything we needed. For the food, we got the farmers platter, carbonara linguine, chicken & waffles, and crab cake sandwich. The crab cake was okay but everything else was great. Generally good food but just wished they had more items available.

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a blast! Food was delicious! Drinks were amazing! I love the location. The menu is extensive so be prepared. Service was top notch!

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  5. Mac

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, the service was excellent and the bakery is phenomenal
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Mac! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and our bakery. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! -Kiara

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  6. Monica VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not good. It came out cold and no flavor. I was disappointed as we have visited the Tysons Corner & Washington DC locations. I will not be returning.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Monica. We are sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the standard we strive for, and we appreciate your feedback. If you'd be open to sharing more details, we'd love the opportunity to make things right. Please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kiara

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  7. Tyesha

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I met for drinks and an early dinner. The deviled eggs were delicious. The back garlic chicken wings were small a bit too blackened & dry for half of the wings but the sauce is fantastic. I had a salad and it was great.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tyesha! We are glad you enjoyed the deviled eggs and salad. We’ll definitely pass along your comments about the wings to our kitchen team. We look forward to having you and your sister back soon! -Jessica

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  8. Ingrid

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s like an overpriced Cheesecake Factory. Coleslaw tasted fine but like it had been made a few days ago. The crabcake was pretty boring. The Poké bowl was actually not a Poké bowl. It was a bowl of ceviche served with a gigantic plate of chips. Don’t think this will be very popular with locals, but plenty of tourists will come
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Ingrid. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. We always aim to provide delightful meals, and we’ll certainly take your comments into account as we continue to improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future. -Kristina

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  9. S VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot with awesome menu, great service, wonderful ambiance. Must go to and must add to regular rotation! Brian was a very good server too. Reception and bakery staff were super helpful too.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, S! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience, from the menu to the service and ambiance. We're happy to hear Brian and the team took great care of you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! -Jessica

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried chicken strips in salad were raw in the center (sent back, staff concurred) and seasoning was off (relative to the usual dish). Salad had Huge chunks of lettuce core you cannot eat. Very green kitchen staff. I will come back in a month, hoping some QC and training kick in. Very busy gorgeous place. Hope they get there.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Jennifer. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with your meal. It’s clear we fell short during your visit, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. We’ll be addressing the quality and training concerns with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon with a much improved experience. Thank you again for your feedback! -Jessica

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FAQs

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 594-1445.

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria is rated 4.3 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria

461 Swann Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Richmond Highway & Swann Avenue
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 07:00–22:00 Fri 07:00–23:00 Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 08:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    BY METRO On the Yellow/Blue Lines, the closest stop to Founding Farmers Alexandria is Potomac Yard. The restaurant is less than a 10 minute walk from the Potomac Yard metro station. Exit towards Potomac Ave. Once at Potomac Ave. continue south for 0.2 miles and then turn right on Swann Ave. BY BUS The #34 Bus stops directly in front of the restaurant at stop: Richmond Hwy (Southbound) and Swann Avenue or Richmond Hwy (Northbound) & Swann Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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