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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5
4.5
34500 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 368 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or 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 Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. 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.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34,500 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers a "great variety of menu options" and is celebrated for its "friendly and attentive staff." Guests rave about the "delicious food" with highlights like "fluffy biscuits" and "vanilla bean cheesecake." While popular for brunch, reservations are advised due to "busy peak hours."

34,501 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge was excellent server and the food was great for brunch

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  2. Kaleb

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We got the best seat (bar the uncleaned cushions) in the house, but the worst food. The chicken was uncooked, dry, and we had to send it back. The fries were drenched in grease and it seemed like they were sitting in the kitchen for a while. In addition, all food was lukewarm never hot. However, the servers (specifically José) were great at trying to accommodate, but this was a terrible experience. 

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 1:15 but when we arrived there were over 50 people waiting for a table that also had a reservation at or before 1:15. When asked how long the wait would be they said they really didn’t know but it would be a while. Why take a reservation if you can generally honor it or at least give the customer an idea of how long they will wait. I think the wait was around 45 minutes.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Barbara. We sincerely apologize for the wait and any frustration it caused. We understand how important it is to honor reservations in a timely manner and regret that we fell short. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll work on improving our process. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience. -Jessica

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  4. Taylor

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated us 30 minutes after our reservation. Food came out incorrect. They fixed it but it was just a mediocre experience.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Taylor. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. While we’re glad we could correct the issue, we understand the frustration of delays. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience next time. -Tiffany

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, delicious food! We loved it. The medium roast coffee was some of the best I’ve had.

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  6. Armando

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena experiencia lo recomiendo 100 por ciento
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Muchas gracias por tu recomendación, Armando! Nos alegra saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto! -Xenia

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!!, the service and food top notch.. great place to visit
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Laura! We are glad you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Jessica

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  8. Scott

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for my group of business guests. Too loud though
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us for your business gathering, Scott! We're glad you enjoyed the space and hope to improve the noise levels for a more comfortable experience next time. -Najjah

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  9. Ina

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive staff, and knowledgeable about my dietary requirements. Good timing. You don't have to wait too long for your food, but they are also not that speedy that you feel rushed. Delicious food (we had the Honey thyme spatchcock chicken, and, Yankee pot roast).
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Ina! We're glad our team could accommodate you and provide a well-paced dining experience. Happy to hear you enjoyed the Honey Thyme Spatchcock Chicken and Yankee Pot Roast—we hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  10. Alexis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place, nice food and the service was really great! Thank you KK for the great service!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Alexis! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and service. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with KK. Hope to see you again soon! -Jessica

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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.5 stars by 34500 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 368 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 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
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. 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.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
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