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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.5
4.5
12367 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood 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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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
    Contactless Payment
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 12,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

12,367 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Shelby

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband, son and I dined at Founding Farmers for my birthday dinner, and any expectations I had walking in were surpassed even before receiving our main course! Everything from the ambiance to the decor was amazing and added to the overall exceptional experience. Service was excellent and the food was even more so. Pricing was fair, and for an appetizer, two hefty main courses and a dessert we paid $80. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as the restaurant was VERY busy, especially as the night went on. This will absolutely be a restaurant that we frequent, and I will definitely recommend it to anyone who has not already tried it!!

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  4. Gisele

    Baltimore15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very loud and hard to hear. The food was delicious and filling, but two of the orders were incorrect. We love this place but today was not what we were used to at Founding Farmers.

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  5. Karen

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch for family celbratio . Excellent service and very attentive bar tenders. Always enjoy eating at Founding Farmers🙂

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  6. ElizabethG

    Washington DC31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The costs have increased a lot! As a vegetarian, a good brunch is important to me because I want to enjoy my meal without worrying about added cheese. I also appreciate trying new and visually appealing dishes. I have been visiting Founding Farmers for many years, but I haven't seen anything on the menu that makes me think, "I don't need to go to DC for a great brunch."
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback and for being a longtime guest, Elizabeth! We understand how important it is to have vegetarian options. We appreciate your thoughts and will share them with our team. We hope to continue providing a brunch experience that keeps you coming back! -Jessica

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  7. Dr Larrie VIP

    Washington DC72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch experience was fine. Variation in foods they offered. Service was fine but the place was beyond busy and very noisy
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for joining us for brunch, Dr. Larrie! We are glad you enjoyed the food variety and service. We understand that the busy atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming at times, and we appreciate your patience. We hope to welcome you back for a more relaxed visit soon! -Jessica

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  8. TomLight VIP

    Baltimore21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very crowded and loud, but great food and nice people
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tom! -Xenia

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  9. Marianne VIP

    Washington DC19 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Seriously awful French toast for the price. Three over deep-fried sticks of bread with NO taste of eggs. No garnish on the plate. Will not return!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Marianne. We are sorry to hear that the French toast didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team. We’d love the chance to make it right if you decide to give us another try! -Kiara

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  10. Declined

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Henri took care of showing my family and I a great night. The service, food, hospitality, house-made drinks, and time at Founding Farmers Potomac was an exceptional choice for our night out.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad Henri made your night special with great service and hospitality. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Jessica

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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 4.5 stars by 12367 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 48 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 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
    Contactless Payment
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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