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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12340 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 167 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood 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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Dining areas

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 12,340 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

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac delights with its "excellent food" and "amazing service." Regulars praise the brunch and dinner options, featuring fresh, flavorful dishes. While occasional noise levels and slow service are noted, the atmosphere remains vibrant and inviting. With standout menu items like bacon lollies and cornbread, it's a "reliable favorite."

12,340 Reviews
  1. Judy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten in and ordered take out meals several times from FF and have enjoyed all of them. We made reservations for Valentine's Day dinner. There was a delay in getting our food because it was so busy, but our server, Douglas, acknowledged and apologized for the delay and kept informing us of the status of our meals (many restaurants do not do this, so it was much appreciated). My husband's meal was fine, but the pasta in my entree was not cooked properly. I ate less than half of my meal. We brought this to the attention of the manager. She agreed with our comments and said she would inform the kitchen. She offered to bring another entree, but we declined because it was so late. She stated she would remove the charge for the pasta meal from our bill and offered a free desert, which we accepted and took home with us. This incident will not deter us from eating at FF again because their meals have always been good before and the service was great. It was also refreshing to eat at a restaurant with so much integrity. The management promptly provided several options to remediate the issue. This attention to customer service is not always seen in restaurants, but we saw it at FF and we really appreciated it.

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  2. Timothy

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was great. Carlo’s was an amazing server who balanced all his tables very well. We loved the food and prices were very reasonable. The only negative was how close the tables upstairs were tightly packed together. Not the most intimate environment but my wife and I did enjoy our Valentine’s Day dinner.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Timothy! We are glad you enjoyed the food and service, especially Carlo's attentive care. We appreciate your thoughts on the table arrangement and will keep it in mind for future improvements. We’re happy to hear you and your wife had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner with us! -Najjah

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  3. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the two different hashes and both were delicious! I couldn’t wait to dig in and forgot to take a picture. We had Tyler as our sever and he is hands down one of the best servers we’ve experienced ever anywhere! What a gem!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Kelly! We are happy you loved the hashes and that Tyler provided you with exceptional service. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah

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  4. Michelle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to get together with family and friends.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Michelle! We are happy to hear we’re a great spot for family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Jessica

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  5. Pat

    VIP

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a solid experience at Founding Farmers. Good service good food. We had lunch, eating two different chicken salads. Both were enjoyable.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Pat! We are happy to hear you had a solid experience with both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon! -Kiara

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  6. Vincent

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My waiter seemed rushed. I know it was a busy time on an early Sunday afternoon but i guess that is to be expected.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Vincent! We’re glad you chose to visit, and we truly appreciate your understanding during a busy time. We’ll make sure to pass along your feedback to ensure we provide a more relaxed and attentive experience next time. We hope to see you again soon! -Kiara

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  7. Dave

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was generally good. I was, however, disappointed with the greapfruit brule. While it was tasty, they did not segment it. So, it was a struggle to get the greapfruit out, which made it hard to eat and a bit messy.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Dave! We're glad you enjoyed the food overall. We apologize for the grapefruit brûlée experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ll make sure to review that dish to improve the presentation and ease of enjoyment. We hope to have the chance to serve you again soon! -Kiara

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  8. Elizabeth

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken pot pie was perfect! Chicken salad sandwich was terrific!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Elizabeth! We are glad you enjoyed the chicken pot pie and chicken salad sandwich. We look forward to having you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founding Farmers is SO wonderful! I've been many times but haven't been in a while. I was so thankful that they found my brown leather gloves I left behind. When I called to ask, they didn't see them but then found them and had them waiting for me when I returned to look for myself. Our waiter Douglas was funny, polite, energetic and had plenty of suggestions when we weren't sure what to order. Th noise level was a little loud but it was Noon on a Saturday and we didn't mind. The energy was positive and happy. They forgot we were celebrating my belated birthday which we noted on the reservation but it's OK. The food was great although one suggestion would be to allow substitutions with sides because I ordered the healthy fish option which was not fried but the only option for a side was French fries. Our waiter said the chef doesn't allow substitutions. I just think if you are ordering the healthier version to prepare the fish then it should not be paired with a side of French fries as these are fried, not healthy and frankly the green beans were much tastier and healthy.

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  10. Virginia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My daughter's meal didn't come until her father and I were finished. So she just put in a to go container and took it home. But it shouldn't have happened.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Virginia. Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for the delay with your daughter's meal. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We’ll address this with the team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience next time! -Kristina

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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 12340 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 167 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
  • 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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