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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12356 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 12,356 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 offers a lively, bustling atmosphere with a diverse menu that consistently delights diners. Many guests praise the "great food" and "excellent service," while enjoying the energetic ambiance. The restaurant is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, though reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

12,356 Reviews
  1. Maire

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience with fantastic food and even better service. We showed up 10 minutes late and with double the number of people originally reserved! We apologized and fully expected to have to wait and possibly be separated and instead their response was well that's wonderful., give us a couple minutes and we'll get you all set. We waited barely 10 minutes and they set up a beautiful long table to accommodate everyone and just gave us such lovely dining experience. The food was a 10 but the customer service was an 11!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Maire! We are glad we could accommodate your group and provide a seamless dining experience. It’s wonderful to hear that both the food and service exceeded expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  2. Phelps

    Coastal Georgia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Easy arrival, parking, taken right away to the table. Very large menu, but also very interesting. All of us had interesting main courses - fish special, scallops with risotto, seafood risotto, and pot pie - but one was barely warm. Desserts were wonderful! Very noisy - just one young child easily puts it over-the-top. Our guests said it is better at lunch.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your visit and feedback, Phelps! We're glad you enjoyed the menu variety and desserts. We apologize for the temperature issue with one of the dishes and appreciate your insight on the noise level. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience, perhaps at lunch next time! -Tiffany

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  3. Bruce

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was surprised that an order of bacon was one piece of bacon. Server was great. Food was tasty but disappointed with the portion size.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Bruce! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We’ll certainly take your comments about the portion size into consideration. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  4. Maria

    VIP

    Baltimore

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy!! Crowded and lively, a bit too loud. Great service, Great food
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Maria! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  5. Joshua

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for breakfast with the family! Would definitely recommend making a reservation because it tends to fill up quickly.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the recommendation, Joshua! We are glad you had a great breakfast with your family. We appreciate the tip about reservations. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! -Najjah

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  6. rusty

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and ambiance was great. Service was terrible. No attention to us. Gave us a dessert menu and never came back for order (we weren’t getting any so didn’t matter) but literally from the time dessert menus was delivered to asking another waiter for our check it was 30 minutes. Our server was no where to be found of course except when I put the credit card in the billfold that another waiter delivered. It was awful and then they give you a machine where they can watch you tip. I ALWAYS give 20% or more. I thought about less but no way I could with her watching us. Sweet as could be but horrible service.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Rusty. We are glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance but sincerely apologize for the service you received. We take your feedback seriously and will work on ensuring better attention and communication from our team. We hope to provide you with a much better experience on your next visit. -Kiara

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  7. Jamie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    worst veggie burger I ever ate, and I have eaten a lot of them. waitress warned me.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jamie. We are really sorry to hear that the veggie burger didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly share it with our team. We’ll work on improving and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. -Tiffany

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  8. Debbie

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service at the Park Potomac location are consistently very good. It was very loud on our visit for lunch today but it was also packed. We probably go about four times a year and have never been disappointed.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Debbie! We are glad to hear that you consistently enjoy the food and service at our Park Potomac location. We apologize for the noise during your visit. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  9. Ann

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, excited to be able to have brunch on a Monday due to holiday, thx you.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Ann! We are glad you enjoyed the food and service! Thank you for sharing, and we hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  10. Rick

    VIP

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually love Founding Farmrts but not last night. I ordered fried chicken, and at some point the waiter came by to give us biscuits and said our meal would be delayed because the fryer was broken but is now okay. A bit later, the manager came by to see if I needed anything and I asked for a drink. Drink didn’t come and after a while I flagged down the waiter and ordered it again. My chicken came without the collard greens side dish and I was told they were out. I ordered green beans instead and after a minute was told they were out of that too. I ordered the carrots and radishes and a minute later they told me they were out of that, so I ended up with a small salad. As to my chicken, the the bread crumbs were badly overcooked and far too thickly coated on the chicken. Half my plate was covered with them by the time I finished, and not because I don’t like bread crumbs! Also, my wife ordered a salad with dressing on the side, and it came with dressing already on it AND on the side. All in all, not a good job by the kitchen.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Rick. I am sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. This certainly doesn't reflect the level of service and quality we strive for. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve. I’ll be sure to pass along your comments to the team to address these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide the great experience you've come to expect. Thank you for sharing! -Tiffany

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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 12356 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 62 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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