Founding Farmers Alexandria

Beautiful restaurant and love the bakery, get the donuts, they're amazing! The hosts were slow and wait was so long we asked to see a manager and all of a sudden there was a table. The food was good, the chicken fried steak has way too much breading but it was good. Steak tips and breads were delicious and I would order again.

This was my second time going to this Founding Farmers and it did not disappoint. The service was good and of course the atmosphere was great. The food was excellent. We had the chips and dips, the sliders and the wings and everyone enjoyed each selection. The entrees that we ordered were tasty as well. I will be back in the future!

This a new Founding Farmers, only open since March,2025. The food was good and the service was excellent. The one issue we had was the restaurant was out of several items on the menu. The waiter explained that they had a busy day and some of the favorites were out like the skillet corn bread, andouille for the Shrimp and Grits and the Blueberry Crumble. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday and had a great time. The restaurant complimented the dessert for being out of so many items.

I had a fantastic experience at Founding Farmers in Alexandria! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What really made the visit memorable, though, was our server Daniel—he was incredibly kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and exceptional service. Highly recommend, and definitely ask for Daniel if you can!

I love how spacious and light-filled this restaurant is. I got the roasted veggie, avocado and brie sandwich and it was delish (and HUGE--I had leftovers for next day's lunch). Also tried the lollipop bacon and while I'm not a fan of bacon, I can see how this appetizer has dedicated fans! The onion rings were humongous. I'll definitely be back.

I really enjoyed being able to sit outside with my dog. The server was really helpful in deciding what to eat. The only thing I thought was weird, is that I couldn't add bacon into my pan scramble.. but it was still pretty tasty without it.

Unfortunately our experience here was awful. I like founding farmers and have been to the other locations in the past. We decided to check out the new location and whilst the interior is really cute, the service and our overall experience was really disappointing. We put in drink orders and 2 coffees were brought out yet 2 sodas took over 20 minutes to arrive. Then we put in food orders to which they didn’t have the majority of the menu available. I have a gluten intolerance and the waitress barely helped me figure out what my options were, and there are no indications on the menu about what I could eat so I basically had to guess and hope for the best. We then waited 40 minutes and I eventually asked another waitress if she could check on our food. 3 out of 4 meals immediately arrived and it was very obvious they had been sitting up on the hot bar. Eggs were cold and looking like they’d been sitting out. My partners meal didn’t come and he had to wait another 15 minutes for the manager to then bring him his meal. Sadly the wait staff didn’t even seem to care. I won’t be going here again which is a shame because we have had good experiences at the other locations. I would advise folks to wait until maybe this location has been open for a while longer and they can improve their operations and train staff properly.

Great neighborhood new spot. I'm happy that Founding Farmers showed up in the potomac yard area as the whole area really needs some more eatery options. Food was good, service was friendly and the restaurant had a great decor, comfy bar, nice individual restrooms and a whole separate cafe and bakery. My only complaint was the coleslaw we had, which lacked flavor and acidity. We really enjoyed the cornbread with honey butter and on my next visit, I'll try the other breads offered as starters. This is a good solid choice and glad to see it finally open.

We checked out the new founding farmers in Alexandria today for brunch. Gorgeous restaurant, they've added sushi & ceviche offerings to the menu. The ahi tuna & avacado ceviche was amazing. Crab cake Sandwich was deep fried, nothing a bit of old bay couldn't fix. Fries were good. The espresso martini flight was yum. Drinks were great. It'd be great if they can add a la carte side options to the menu. Restaurant was packed. There's free 2 hour parking in the garage adjacent, with validation. Definitely need a reservation. I'll be back soon.

Excited for the opening. Unimpressed with the result. Been to the Georgetown location several times so went for Sunday Brunch. No buffet. Guess that disappointment was on me. I failed to see the 'a la cart' fine print. Had the Eggs Benedict. Eggs were overcooked (might have been good when plated but left under a heat lamp got hard and the hollandaise developed a skin). Side of grits. Do not recommend. I've had course found grits but these were the texture of oatmeal. Not very flavorful. Waiter said he's had other people make the same comment. Son in Law wanted steak and eggs but the server said they were out. This is 30 minutes after they opened and they are out of breakfast steak?? He had chicken and waffles. Said the gravy wasn't good at all. Grandkids had pancakes. They were good and a plentiful. A kids menu would be nice. Or be able to order just one pancake. Way too much food for kids. Crowded. Took us an hour to order and get our food. Better to go to the Georgetown location.

This is a great addition to Alexandria. The vibe is great. I recommend you make a reservation if you want to sit for dinner. We went on a Friday night. The bar was full and the restaurant was filling up. We had a party of four in a booth. We were able to order our drinks right away. The server was patient with us. We had a little catching up to do. It took a bit to order our food but we finally decided. The cornbread skillet was delicious and moist. The fried green tomatoes with green goddess sauce were tasty. I ordered the skirt steak and it was amazing. It had that grill taste and was cooked just like I asked. My friends enjoyed their meals of fried chicken, gnocchi and the half chicken. With one drink a piece it came to $200 for the four of us. I thought that was pretty reasonable since going out to eat is getting more expensive. Overall, wonderful experience with attentive service and delicious food. I would love to try their cafe dessert choice the next time I'm there. They also validate parking for the garage.

It's so nice to have a founding farmers location in Alexandria! I was excited to try it out. The restaurant is so bright and airy and the decor is beautiful. There's parking in the garage around the corner as well as street parking. The staff were extremely friendly but it was clear that the training among them was inconsistent. It seems they are still working out the kinks. Our server was sweet but she was not able to answer any of our questions and didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu. She shared that they "didn't have" certain things and then would come back and let us know that they did in fact have that item. They were also "out" of man items including pancakes, onion rings, and cinnamon rolls. Maybe it was just a particular busy weekend but it seemed strange to be out of pancakes completely! The food itself was decent. I loved the mimosa flights! Great value. We started out with the spinach dip which was very good and the devilish eggs which were just ok. I ordered basic farmers breakfast which was good but wished I had 1 more piece of bacon (I only got 2) for the price paid. One of my friends had the Chicken and waffles dinner platter and enjoyed her food. The Mac and cheese was great. Another friend had the smash burger and said it was delicious! Overall I had an ok experience. I'd like to come back once they've been here for a little longer and have gotten a better handle on the demand.

Welcome to Alexandria, FF! Founding Farmers is known for being farmer-owned and for their scratch-made items. Their menu includes breakfast/lunch, lunch, dinner, weekday HH, and desserts! We ordered some items from their bakery section: +a ham & cheese croissant - too much bread with minced-like ham inside; could have had the bechamel and the cheese spread more evenly throughout +a cinnamon roll - this was moist and had the perfect amount of icing +strawberry cheesecake donut - could have had a bit more filling of the cheesecake +churro donut - this was filled with chocolate, which was just okay +glazed donut with sprinkles - a bit too plain for me +s'mores donut - really enjoyed this one; satisfies your chocolate cravings! +a maple donut - this was just okay +and, a Founding Farmers Friendship Blend coffee - piping hot, which I appreciated, but could be a bit stronger The management were friendly, but they should have had better control and be more firm - there were people waiting in line, but there were some individuals who felt entitled to just cut in at the front, thinking they could just order 'quickly' (which they didn't), and still took advantage of opening day. All staff behind the bakery case should be required to wear gloves, which should be a non-negotiable - one chose not to, which was gross, and not sure why she was not reprimanded. Probably opening kinks, but checking out took too much time, and the line moved painstakingly slow. Located off of Swann, there's a retail garage and limited street parking available. +PLEASE USE GLOVES! +s'mores donut +cinnamon roll

9pm- Well, that was a bad opening night. (In 12 hours this went from 5 stars to two!) Recommend the bar & bakery, and the appetizers, which were very good. Drinks including the red wine & my gin martini were excellent. Main entrées were a total disaster. Here are the details... it is a roller coaster ride. Came in with a 7:30 dinner reservation & told it would be 15 minutes late. At 8pm a confused host took us to an occupied table. So we ended up in a loud area where the waitress seemed to be overbooked. We had long waits between visits in a very loud area, that while decorated well... We walked away disappointed. I had a martini (up), spouse had a glass of the founders wine, & teen had Arnold Palmer iced tea - all of which were good, well flavored and the tea came with free refills. Yay. We ordered our entrées and appetizers - the shrimp avocado sushi roll appetizer was extremely good that had fresh sliced avocado and fried shrimp, nori - with cucumber & very nice sauces. Very nice flavor to it. Good sauces to go along with it and nicely presented. Then we got to the entrées, which were so bad- I can't even describe it accurately. The fried chicken in the farmer's platter was tasteless. The barbecue ribs were essentially steamed with some BBQ sauce thrown over it. The brisket was like a bad beef pot roast . And my jambalaya was so overcooked- it was pathetic. The shrimp were the only edible part of the entree. The rice & chicken were like a congee, and the andoiulle was burned black & just thrown on top with some pickled hot peppers. I'll avoid that until the chef brings me a replacement & an apology. I really don't know what the cooks were thinking, but that mains part of the meal with the replacement fettuccine carbonara (which was a mis-delivery at first, and probably was someone else's red sauce dish) was just so horrid - that I can't recommend the mains at all. So we had miscues on all three of the main entree items that were delivered. No manager check in. No ask if the food was good. Overall table service was acceptable, given a opening night, but there were very long periods of waiting for a waitress to come back and check on us. And we had to wait for things that were reasonable asks. Just sort of surprised and disappointed by the way the night ended. Was asked on exiting how it went, and I had to say it was bad- and there was no attempt by anyone to comp anything. Or ask for details. I got the impression they knew there were opening night problems. As we left, I had to apologize to my family for the evening. Feeling so let down. They were patient & understanding... but I am so saddened by the extreme drop from my first night expectations. ------ 7am-Highly Recommended! (5 stars) 7th in line this morning for grand opening at 7am! Staff were very polite & glad to see well over 200 patrons in line! Got coffee, a maple bourbon doughnut (very yummy!) and 4 chocolate croissants for the fam. (They loved them!) All great, and reasonably priced. (Plus the first 100 got free coffee for a year with food purchase & we got a free tote! - FYSA: Those at the bakery used gloves & had their hair up... so...‍ ;) Interior was bright, spacious and well decorated with many interesting features- including a fully stocked bar near the entrance. Definitely lively yet relaxing. Noise level was reasonable, and outside seating on the sidewalk patio was ample. (bit noisy as its next to US Rt 1) Returning tonight for dinner... so more soon!

Had lunch today at Founding Farmers Alexandria with my mother, and let me just say--it was an absolute delight from start to finish. This was our first time at this location since it opened earlier this month, and they have truly hit the ground running. From the moment we walked in (after making a reservation), everything was seamless. They were ready to receive us, and we were seated at a great table right away. Service? Impeccable. And a special shoutout to Amber, our amazing server, who was on top of everything! She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without missing a beat. Honestly, the longest part of our visit was us trying to decide what to order--because the menu is massive (in the best way). When we finally made up our minds, the food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. I went for the Southern Fried Chicken with mac & cheese and string beans (chef's kiss), while my mom had the crabcake with onion rings (she hasn't stopped raving about it). The best part? Our total bill came in under $60--which is a steal for the portions and quality. And because we have zero willpower around good food, we walked out with $25 worth of pastries (totally worth it). This was our first visit, but definitely not our last. Huge props to the team, especially Amber, for an excellent experience. We'll be back!

This is their 2nd week opening and I like it more than the one in DC. We had brunch with sparkling flight and espresso martini flight and everything was awesome. Service is 5/5. The vibe is nicer than the one in DC and Georgetown. Totally will be back.

I love how Founding Farmers continues to expand!!! I've been to all of their other locations in VA, DC and MD and was excited to try the new Alexandria location today for brunch with my mom and sister. Upon arrival, we checked in with the hostess and our reservations were honored quickly. We were seated in a nice booth and our waiter came soon after to greet us. We started with onion rings and their crab and artichoke dip. Both were delicious. For entrees we enjoyed the breakfast street tacos with hash browns, shrimp and grits and a side of pancakes ( not pictured) for the table. The dishes were all great. The only thing I wish this location had was the brunch buffet. The locations in Georgetown and Tyson's Corner do! Here are some additional perks, the decor is fabulous, staff are very friendly, great location, and there is street and garage parking. You can't beat that!! Can't wait to return to try lunch and dinner!!

Founding Farmers is a wonderful recent addition to the Potomac Yard neighborhood and this area of Alexandria. While aesthetically impressive, the restaurant suffers from excessive noise levels near the windows, impacting the overall ambiance. An alternative, and noticeably quieter seating area is in the interior section, directly behind the host stand. The service was lackluster at best, but once the opening kinks are ironed out, it should be fantastic. To provide a timely review, the kitchen, waitstaff, and bakery must improve their coordination and timing. A biscuit for a fried chicken dinner should not arrive before the appetizers are served. Food expeditors must learn table numbers to avoid aimless wandering within the restaurant. Main course for one person came out ahead of the rest, and that item circled the restaurant a couple times because waitstaff did not know where it was to go. We figured it was ours as we watched the parade. The temperature of the food was suboptimal. The spinach dip was lukewarm, far from bubbling out of the oven. The fried chicken was served in small portions and lacked sufficient temperature. The Chicken Milanese was excessively oily.

I've given this establishment 2 visits this week and unfortunately, it doesn't measure up to basic standards. I recently stopped by for a quick bite at the bar and waited 30 minutes for a cold chili dog and onion rings. In addition, the barista didn't acknowledge that my food had been ready for several minutes. It was obviously cold and not prepared well. The manager did nothing and made me feel like I was inconveniencing her, meanwhile I completely wasted my lunch break. My order two days prior was also cold and made incorrectly. The banana crème pie was by far the worst I've ever had. Poor food and bad service. I'll likely never pay this restaurant another visit. Total awfulness.

I love that this place is huge, gigantic and full of open space! It is decorated strategically where you can have as though you're in an open cafe or having an intimate bite to eat. It literally serves the perfect aesthetic for any time of the day and any occasion. My server was absolutely a pleasure. She was so sweet and helpful which goes a longggg way! I think she told me her name was Asia and if that's not right, it's something along the lines. I'll definitely be back to this location.

Had the best time during brunch with my family! Food, service and ambiance were all spot on. Loved all of the options available during brunch - we got the cinnamon rolls and a ceviche to start. Really something for everyone! We are looking forward to going back for lunch or dinner soon, and will DEFINITELY be leaving with muffins and donuts again. Oh and the espresso martini is a 10/10.

Definitely try the peanut butter mousse pie, it's stellar! The interior feels fantastic, lots of fun elements to find - knit animals, felt eagles and great lighting.

Pleased to have Founding Farmers in Alexandria. The upscale casual ambience is welcoming and our server, Gaby, was very nice. The food is tasty and priced in line with other establishments in the area. The cornbread appetizer is delicious. Street parking is limited but validation is provided for an under ground lot around the corner.

I want to start by saying the wait staff was super sweet. However, I ordered the Fried Chicken and Roasted Corn Salad, and when the salad arrived, it had caramel popcorn and no fried chicken. I thought I might have missed that ingredient when I was reading the menu, but alas, no caramel popcorn to be found. When I asked our waiter about it, he also seemed confused. He took my salad back, but returned with fried chicken and said, "the caramel popcorn is supposed to be on there". I cannot shake the fact that this cannot be true. The salad has a chipotle drizzle with cotija cheese, neither of which taste great with caramel popcorn. I honestly just felt gaslit by the whole situation and would love to know if that is a real ingredient on this salad or not.

Excited to try the newest Founding Farmers in Alexandria. A super convenient location for a beautiful new series of apartment developments near downtown. Had to take a late reservation cuz it appeared other folks had the same idea. We were used to the reliability of the food and service at the multiple locations around DC. We were seated immediate for our reserved time. The restaurant was bright with a few country touches. The bar near the front door appeared to be well utilized. Not a seat available. Otherwise nothing over the top... I was kinda hoping for a memorable punch of "something" to make the location memorable... Ah well.... Maybe the food would do it. Waiter was nice. Brought water, reasonably attentive. Appeared to still be learning the menu, but hey, it's new for everybody... started with the garlic chicken wings. Nice portion, about 10 wing drummetts.... NO FLATS.... BoOoO... cooked pretty dark.... Actually OVERCOOKED.... dry.... Thank goodness for the lime on the side to help enhance the flavors and get past the lack of sauce or flavor....not what I was hoping for..... Left a few on the plate with hopes the entrees would be better. The Hubs ordered the Farmers platter, NOPE, fresh out.... Meat loaf, DURN.... Another big ZERO.... Finally settled on the Beef Tenderloin.... Nothing remarkable. Average portion.... Looked a little burnt.... Hubs assures me it was "pretty good". I got the Shrimp and Walnut Pesto Linguini.... I wanted the corn bread, but once again, the big NADA... durn.... The Linguini was a nice portion. Couple of shrimp, not many. Better eat it quick tho. Linguini pesto sauce and pasta seized up pretty fast. Pasta was definitely overcooked. Meh.... Stopped to the counter to make up for the less than stellar meal to pick up a couple of cookies. Good, but kinda small. Better at Panera... bigger. Average or less, meal and we both expected much, much better....I hope, as this location seasons, the food will IMPROVE and make sure they don't run out of their popular dishes... maybe next time.... IF we go back....

Love this new location! I've gone a few times since opening and every time it's better and better. Loved the sushi wonton tacos and the herb roasted chicken salad with the blueberry croutons, next level! 10/10

The food was excellent, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the cocktails were delicious! We had a wonderful dining experience at Founding Farmers Alexandria and will be back soon!

Since opening, I've gone to Founding Farmers for brunch and dinner, and it's great every time! Service and food were fabulous. So excited to have a Founding Farmers closer to home!

I had an amazing meal at the new Founding Farmers location in Alexandria! The interior is gorgeous and was so thoughtfully designed. We visited for lunch and started off with some delicious sushi rolls and some sushi wonton tacos. For my main meal I had the Warm Rotisserie Chicken & Herbs Salad - the blueberry muffin croutons are to die for!!! Had the a great experience here with friendly, attentive service. You have to visit their Bakery before you leave - the chocolate is amazing. Can't wait to go back and try their brunch & new brunch drinks!!!

The food is sooooo good. Especially love the ceviche, the biscuits, the espresso martini flight, the lattes, the cakes, the pies, the candy to go ( yes, I have a sweet tooth). Wait staff and hosts were excellent. It's been incredibly busy since it opened, and we can see why.

Leilani is new to the Farm and did a wonderful job. She was friendly and a great server. Welcome to the DMV and keep up the good work.