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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.5 (12399)
$30 and under
American
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 127 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 12,399 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for casual or special occasions. While some reviews mention noisiness and occasional service hiccups, standout servers like Isaiah and Fatima enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
12,399 Reviews
  1. Blaine

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t greeted for 5 minutes. Our drinks also took a minute, came after our appetizer. My partners steak was MR when he asked for it MW. And I didn’t get one of my sides I had to ask twice for it.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Blaine. Thank you for your feedback, and we're truly sorry your experience fell short. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will use it to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. -Kristina

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  2. Roberta VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Elizabeth was superb! Her recommendations were on point! She was a delight!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely feedback, Roberta! We are glad you had a great experience with Elizabeth. We'll be sure to let her know how much you appreciated her recommendations and service. We hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  3. James

    Wilmington10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really great and our server was lovely. The place does get quite loud at peak brunch times but it’s a great time. The only bad part was that I got a Benedict with a homemade English muffin and the bottom was so hard I had to ask for a steak knife to cut it. The knife wasn’t serrated and didn’t do much so that was difficult to eat. But the flavors were fantastic and everyone loved the lattes and brunch drinks.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words, James! We're glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We’re sorry about the muffin—your feedback helps us improve. Hope to welcome you back again soon! -Kristina

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  4. Elizabeth

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The dining room is very loud and crowded. The exterior seating is better—especially when it’s not full.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Elizabeth! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the exterior seating. We understand that the dining room can get loud when it's busy, and we appreciate your input. We’ll continue working to create the best experience for all our guests, whether inside or outside. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  5. Michael VIP

    Washington DC271 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We took two grandchildren for dinner. They no longer have a children's menu. The waiter mentioned two or three items children might like. We shared the cornbread and crab dip starters, then had our main meals. The food was good, as was the service. Neither was outstanding. We have dined at Founding Farmers many times and will return.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Michael! We're glad to hear that the food and service met expectations. We appreciate your continued visits and feedback and look forward to welcoming you for another great meal soon! -Najjah

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  6. Donald VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved the Sazerac cocktail. Split a Caesar salad and a filet with my wife. The portions are large. The steak was excellent and cooked just the way we like it. House made vanilla ice cream for dessert. Rich and tasty. Our server was very attentive and helpful.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Donald! We are glad you enjoyed the Sazerac cocktail, your meal, and the dessert. It's great to hear that your steak was cooked to perfection and that our service met expectations. We hope to welcome you both back soon for another fantastic dining experience! -Najjah

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  7. Achara

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience at Founding Farmers Potomac. We made reservations and were seated right away. Server was very attentive and took drink orders right away. Ordered roasted vegetable pan scramble. It was very good with lots of veggies in the scramble. Lots of good side choices and bread choices. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Achara! We are glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with us! It's great that the service was attentive and the roasted vegetable pan scramble hit the spot. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal! -Najjah

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  8. Glenn

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salad and dessert was awesome. Kevin gave exceptional service.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Glenn! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the salad and dessert. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kevin as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  9. Glynis

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the meal size salad. It was mostly a lot of lettuce for $19. Unit ally have trouble finishing a restaurant meal but I was not full when I left. It was nothing special. Not great vegetarian options They need to add Buddha bowls or vegetarian sladw with protein
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Glynis! We’re sorry to hear the salad didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your suggestions for more vegetarian options and will definitely take them into consideration. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience next time! -Tiffany

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  10. beth VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The poke bowl is so fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to go back and order that again. Fun and energetic restaurant.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Beth! We are glad you enjoyed the poke bowl and had a great time with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal! -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 4.5 stars by 12399 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 127 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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