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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12290 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 165 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • 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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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
    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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12,290 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

12,290 Reviews
  1. Crystal

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was excellent. Would definitely visit them again.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words, Crystal! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the service and food. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! -Xenia

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  2. Marion

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff, prompt and accurate food delivery to table, very pleasant service. Good food and varied menu. My only complaint was that it was very loud sitting in the back corner by the barista’s grinding machines.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words about our wait staff and food, Marion! We are glad to hear you had a positive experience with the service and menu options. We apologize for the noise near the barista's area, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll work to ensure a more comfortable environment for all guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! -Kerry

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  3. Laura

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lunch with co-workers. Was delicious food but noise level was a bit high. Was a full house.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Laura! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We understand that a high noise level can affect the experience, and we appreciate you letting us know. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal in a more comfortable setting! -Kerry

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  4. Lynn

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were looking forward to celebrating a milestone birthday. It seemed that the restaurant was not only short staffed, but significantly short on inventory. They ran out of all beef except burgers, out of crabcakes, out of catfish, etc. The single waiter was serving all parties in the upstairs dining room. The seafood risotto was dry and looked unappetizing. The salads were fresh and delicious. Overall, this restaurant fell short of expectations.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Lynn. We are sorry to hear that we didn't meet expectations during such a special occasion. We apologize for the inventory issues and the challenges with service that you encountered. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll work to address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the quality experience you deserve. -Tiffany

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  5. Loree

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The servings have really gotten smaller. I’ve haven’t been there in years. Quality is great but don’t think I’ll come back anytime soon. 
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Loree. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the quality of the food, but we understand your concerns about portion sizes. We truly appreciate your thoughts and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Your feedback helps us improve! -Kiara

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  6. Milton

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All of the food came out at room temperature/cold as if it was premade waiting for plating ..Ordered eggs Benedict and the poached eggs were more like boiled eggs over cooked yoke wasn’t running . Pancakes and hash brown both room temperature. Server was very attentive, polite, and excellent. He would be the only reason to return for a second try. Let me be clear the other two Founding Farms I’ve visited with the brunch buffet AMAZING !!!!!!😁😁😁
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Milton. We are sorry to hear about the issues with the temperature and quality of your meal. It's disappointing that your experience wasn't up to the standard we strive for. We will address these concerns with our kitchen team to ensure better food quality in the future. We're glad to hear your server was excellent, and we'll make sure to pass along your kind words. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a much better experience next time. -Tiffany

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  7. Adam

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food and service. Jacob was a perfectly attentive server.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Adam! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. Jacob will be happy to know his efforts made your experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  8. Roshell

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to several Founding Farmers locations and to say this one was my least favorite, is an understatement. We arrived hopeful and the hostess staff was welcoming, but all that occurred after that was not in line with what I have come to expect from their restaurants. The food was bland, had no seasoning if any (so we had to use lots of salt and pepper, but we shouldnt of have to). Our appetizer never came out before our meals. When our meals came and I was asked is everything OK, I tried to not complain about the foods lack of flavor and tiny portion size of our two orders of shrimp and risotto ($36.50 ea.), instead I tried to remain civil and just mention we never got our appetizer. The waiter apologized and acknowledged that we shoild have never had to wait that long for our appetizer and said he wasnt sure what happened to it but would check and we would ask his manager to comp that, because we never got it. He came back and eventually and said, they are working on it, and it would be comped. We finished our lack luster meal, not because it tasted amazing, but because we had be shopping in DC Center City all day prior to our early dinner and were eagerly anticipating our normally scrumptious meal at FF. When the finally brought the check, the appetizer was still charged to us and the waiter seemed annoyed that we expected it to not be there...after he himself said we should have gotten our appetizer before our food or at least the same time as our food came out. We noticed people around us that arrived later then we did got their apps before us. He himself said he was going to see if that could be comped and came back and told us it would. We came to this area on family fun travel ,as we do every year, to take in the sights, shop, eat at our favorite eateries, and stay in lavish hotels and look at the botanical garden light displays...but this year everything was great, but our dinner was a bust! Not what we were expecting or accustomed to at all.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Roshell. We sincerely apologize that your meal didn’t meet expectations and for the service issues you encountered. We strive to provide quality food and excellent service, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we’ll be addressing these concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide the exceptional dining experience you deserve. -Kiara

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  9. Marsha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious salad and they let you sit and talk for a long time. You never feel rushed.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Marsha! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the salad and felt comfortable to relax and enjoy your time. We look forward to having you back again soon! -Kiara

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  10. Bruce

    VIP

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, creative presentation. Very good service.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the great review, Bruce! We are glad you enjoyed the food, presentation, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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FAQs

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

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.4 stars by 12290 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 165 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Potomac Ave & Cadbury Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, 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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