MoCo's Founding Farmers

I had dinner here with my boyfriend and his family and we really enjoyed our meal. I loved the cozy and casual yet elevated vibe. I had such a hard time deciding what to even order because there were so so so many options that sounded great! We got the black pepper wings and cornbread appetizers, both of which were delicious. I had the butternut squash ravioli and it was amazing! For dessert we split the gingerbread blondie and it was a little hard but the flavor was very festive. I will be back to try more of the menu!

This place is so good we came back the next day after trying it for the first time while visiting to attend basketball game. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The food is made from scratch and is very tasty! The biscuits were warm and delicious! Scratch seasonal soda was awesome and the fresh squeezed orange juice was great. Grilled cheese and tomato soup hit the spot. We loved the devilish eggs appetizer! We will road trip to visit this restaurant again, it was that wonderful! Our servers Brendon and Alex both were personable and attentative. Loved everything about this place!

Came for Thanksgiving, they do a nice 3-course special. I did the Squash soup, and picked the Honey Glazed Spiral Ham as the protein for my Main course, finished off with some pumpkin Spiced cheesecake. The food was spectacular and the presentation was great. We had to sit in the outside venue, it was a bit chilly but they did their best to have as many heaters as possible. Kristi, our server, was amazing and did everything they could to make sure we had a comfortable and great Thanksgiving! Definitely a great place to try for the holidays or in general!

We had a lovely experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious — we ordered the French Toast and the Pan Scramble, both of which were fresh and flavorful. There was a small mix-up with our order initially, but our server Maria handled it wonderfully. She was attentive, polite, and very efficient in getting everything corrected right away. Excellent service and great food — would definitely come back!

This was our first time visiting Founding Farmers. Davida was our server and she was awesome. Everything came timely and tasted delicious. Highly recommend the crab cake Benedict and strawberries and cream waffle. Their hot chocolate is soooo good. Like drinking melted chocolate with the freshest cream I've ever had. If you're on the fence hop off and get in there. And ask for Davida.

I’ve been to this location, the D.C. one, and the Tyson’s Corner one. The first one I went to was the D.C. location, on the 4th of July, maybe 7 years ago, and it was the best dinner I’d ever had. The second was Tyson’s, which was very disappointing (I refuse to go back), and the third was this one, which was also pretty disappointing, but I decided to give it a second try tonight since we were in the area. This time around, everything was top notch. For appetizers, we had the skillet cornbread and candied bacon, both of which were exceptional. I ordered the chicken and waffle entree (the only entree I ever order at Founding Farmers, because it was THAT good the first time I had it). The last time I had it at this location, the waffle came out cold, and the chicken was pretty bland/dry. This was maybe two years ago. This time, the waffle was perfect (and warm), and the chicken was to die for. Also, the cinnamon syrup…it’s liquid crack. It’s AMAZING. Everything was so, SO good, including the sides, which for me were mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. My roommate had the ribeye entree, with collard greens and mashed potatoes. His steak was cooked absolutely perfectly, and the collard greens (he said I had to try them) were PACKED with flavor. I’ll definitely be ordering collard greens as one of my sides, next time. For desserts, I had a scoop of chocolate ice cream, and my roommate had the hot fudge sundae. Though I enjoyed my ice cream, it was very rich, so I’m glad I only ordered one scoop. My roommate did like his hot fudge sundae, but said he wouldn’t order it again, because the “hot fudge” was more like a chocolate syrup. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and plan to visit this location often. I do wish any of the locations still had the seafood deviled egg appetizer we had at the D.C. location the first time we went, but we haven’t seen it on any of the menus since that first visit. Also, I feel it’s worth mentioning that the reason I won’t be returning to the Tyson’s Corner location is because, 1, the atmosphere is rather cold and uninviting and, 2, they don’t (or at least didn’t) have the chicken and waffle entree on their menu. Instead, they offer a chicken and Jefferson donut. When I ordered it, it sounded appetizing, but upon tasting it, I couldn’t imagine anyone enjoying it. The chicken was good, but the donut was absolutely disgusting, to me. All of that being said, I would recommend this location to anyone!

This place was an awesome experience. The farm to table concept is great. The service was spectacular and the food did not disappoint at all. The vibes of this establishment meet every expectation. If near DC or Rockville area go stop by. We had breakfast but I can only imagine lunch or dinner. Make the trip

Marjorie displayed excellence in customer service. Her patience while we placed our order. She made the best cocktail and entree suggestions…they were superb. She checked on us constantly! Highly recommend for a girls lunch out or family affair.

We felt welcomed from the very beginning! The restaurant's ambiance was extremely calming and stylish. Excellent service and food. Would definitely recommend this restaurant in the future to others. Will be back.

Always a great time at MoCo's Founding Farmers. Service: LOGAN made an amazing personalized cocktail. The bartenders here are fantastic at making drinks to the person's preferences. Attentive. Friendly and approachable. He even recalled us being there once before a long while back. Appreciate that nice family feel. Thank you, LOGAN! ETHAN the manager was also amazing for his hospitality taking care of a gc glitch. Thank you, ETHAN, for the treat and simplifying the process. Food/Drinks: SPINACH DIP is always a safe shareable. The homemade tortilla was not what I was expecting because it was not cut up, which made the chip size/choice nicer (for me--I usually break "typical" tortillas into smaller pieces). Ambiance: The team who makes this whole place run is great. All the MoCo FF people are great to interact and talk with. Friendly, approachable, nice people. Thank you, LOGAN, for your great drinks and company while we were there, and thanks to ETHAN as well! We will be back!

I know im late to the show, this place has been on my list for a long while! I wanted to treat myself to a breakfast/lunch today and I remember MoCo's FF has a menu just for that. I decided to sit at the bar and it was a great choice... I arrived just a few mins before the lunch menu started and the timing allowed me to have a lot of personal attention service wise. After a wonderful suggestion based on what I was looking for, I decided to wait a few moments and order off the lunch menu, instead of doing breakfast. I went with the (Spicy) Chicken & Waffles-Mac n Cheese and substituted the green beans for the Sautéed Tuscan Kale & Curly Spinach maple-mustard in apricot butter The entire plate was delicious! I can never turn down a good sweet and savory combo. But I have to really take a moment and let the Kale & Spinach shine. I could have eaten a plate of that alone. I'm going to have to try and re-create it at home. The chicken was the best kind of crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I made bite size stacks of maple smeared waffle, chicken topped with a dab of the white gravy. Little bites of heaven! Even though this is a trek for me... It was well worth it and have to do it more often.

oh my goodness When I tell you this food was awesome My phone died when I got there so I couldn't take pictures but I had the spinach mushroom scramble Delicious

Founding farmers is very busy during weekend brunch so be sure to have a reservation! My party of 6 was seated in a booth that was a little too small for us but we dragged over a chair and made it work. I ordered the farmers breakfast, you get two eggs any style, a choice of meat, side, and bread. I got my eggs over easy and they were cooked perfectly. The sourdough bread was tasty with the jam they brought out. The maple wood chicken sausage was perhaps the best sausage I've ever had. The real star of the show was the hash brown. It was perfect. I'll definitely be coming back!

The service here is phenomenal always with the servers being extremely knowledgeable of the menu and ingredients. There's so many options for sides! The wings as an appetizer were really well done. The cornbread is always a classic, and it was the best texture, not too buttery, just enough real corn. The portion sized here are always giant as well. Our actual entrees weren't as tasty as we anticipated, the pot roast and meatloaf were good but not the normal excellence. This restaurant has a better menu for brunch! Looking forward to coming back!

We went several times to the Founding Farmers on Pennsylvania Avenue and always had a good meal. We were excited when MoCo Founding Farmers opened in Rockville,MD because it's easier to access, but the food has been much lower quality. On our most recent visit, the service was also middling and it's unlikely that we'll go back. I hope the foggy bottom branch has not slipped as well.

I stopped in for a weekday breakfast and was really impressed with the service! I was seated immediately and greeted with water by my server. I ordered an almond milk latte and it was delivered within minutes of my ordering. I absolutely loved the cup and saucer for the latte. Just stunning and made me feel really special at breakfast. The breakfast menu here is not very vegan friendly. I was disappointed that their granola has honey so I chose not to order their Chia Pudding. Their oatmeal has dairy vanilla cream on it so I did not want that. Luckily my server was really patient with me and brainstormed a great vegan option for me. I ordered the roasted vegetable scramble with no cheese and potatoes were subbed for the egg. My scramble turned into a hash was delicious! There were so many vegetables and all were cooked to perfection. I love that this meal came with two sides. The jelly for my toast was superb and the fruit was truly fresh and perfectly ripe. I nearly licked my plate clean. I am giving this breakfast four stars because it is challenging navigating the menu as a vegan. I really wish they could add a tofu scramble to the menu or remove honey from some items that are almost vegan. If I did not have such a great server that helped me find a filling meal I would have left and gone somewhere else for breakfast.

Stopped by Founding Farmers in Rockville for brunch, and the word that came to mind was hearty! The vibe is the usual Modern Farm to Table concept, and it was definitely packed! The food was good, but subjective to individual preferences. I stuck with the tried and true Founding Famer's breakfast and it was really good. Others got the Chicken & Waffles, the Breakfast Tacos and the South Western Panscramble. I'm rating this a 4, because let's be honest it's difficult to mess up breakfast food, and while it was pretty good, there were some aspects that prevented me from giving a 5. We started with the beignets, which looked amazing, but the result was slightly disappointing. It was fried dough that was tasteless - even though it had powdered sugar. Maybe I had my expectations set a little too high, as I was thinking about the beignets I had in New Orleans. The beignets were served with a side of sauces to help "sweeten" it up. But imo good beignets are enough with a dusting of powdered sugar. With the chicken and waffles, the waffles were definitely hearty and substantial- to the point of being "bready", but still good, but definitely needed syrup or other sauces. I loved that my own breakfast came with true hashbrowns, it's always disappointing when what's offered on the menu is breakfast potatoes - this is why ratings can be very subjective! The Service was impeccable and we had our food served quickly, and our server was very attentive to our party of 6! Brunch can be chaotic, and so kudos to the very hard working team at Founding Farmers. Overall price was reasonable, and there's a convenient parking garage that allows 2 hour free parking for retail shop/restaurants in the Park Potomac.

My recent visit to Founding Farmers left me thoroughly satisfied. The overall experience was top-notch with no complaints to mention. The ambiance lent itself to a pleasant dining atmosphere, and the friendly service added to the enjoyment of the meal. While there wasn't a particular standout element, Founding Farmers delivered a consistently solid dining experience. The food was delicious, the service was warm and attentive, and the ambiance was inviting. It's the kind of place you can rely on for a great meal without any surprises. Overall, Founding Farmers is a reliable choice for anyone looking for a consistently excellent dining experience. I would gladly return for another meal in the future.

*Winter Restaurant Week 2024* It's been a long time since I indulged in any RW. This is one of my favorite affordable places in Montgomery County. It was the first snow day we had from school in like two years. I had a doctor's appointment nearby, like a mile away. I did not make a reservation because I wasn't sure if my doctor's appointment would cancel, but they didn't and the roads were fine by the afternoon. I strolled in and it was practically empty. Lucky for me. It was still the lunch hour, so I fixated on the $25 deal. What a deal it was! First course was soup or house salad. I ordered the lentil soup which I've never ordered before, and I was surprised at how full of lentils it was. I didn't want to fill up and have no room for my meal so I took half my lentil soup home. For the entree you could choose anything that was $24.99 or less. I chose my favorite: fish and chips . It was cod, so I knew it would be good. I believe I've had it here before. The entree comes with a little basket of French fries, and a little basket of house made potato "chips". It also comes with malt vinegar, catsup (which I think they make), malt vinegar, and tartar sauce. All you could ever need. The fish was delicious. It was not over fried and the fish was tender and flaky inside. To end the meal I chose the Virginia peanut butter mousse pie. The slice was huge! I ended up taking half of it home along with one piece of fish, so therefore I had another meal the next day. For tea selection, they only offered three selections, but one of them was black tea with some flavoring, which was fine with me. Overall, excellent meal. Excellent server (though mine changed after I placed my order). It was a nice way to celebrate a snow day. I'll have to do it again since I will be starting PT and it is just around the corner.

Founding Farmers MOCO has some very cool elements. Menu is pretty extensive.There's a nice bar menu. The decor is modern and fresh. The staff wear hipster uniforms-lol. Checked shirts with jeans--cute. The service is okay but nothing to fawn over. Waiters are nice enough, but not super attentive. It's always extremely crowded for dinner. Food is pretty good but some things are better than others. I prefer Farmers, Fishers, Bakers, in Georgetown. But I don't mind coming here with good company--mainly my family.

I visited during the weekday morning with a friend. We both ordered chicken and waffles and two drinks. The former was just ok. The waffles didn't have much texture and it tasted very bland. The gravies didn't have enough salt either and had a chalky yet runny texture. Not a big fan. I liked the soda and the service I received. Our server was very prompt and attentive. The ambiance was just right. The only gripe I had was where we were seated. It was right next to another party and we could hear everything from the next table. I can understand why we were seated there if all other tables were occupied but that wasn't the case. I wouldn't mind dining there again but only if a friend wants to go.

Possibly becoming a tradition for my partner and I when we can't visit family, MOCO's Founding Farmers continues to do a great Thanksgiving dinner set up. We were promptly seated at our reservation time, and service overall was fast, friendly, and great! The table next to us complained about their turkey being dry (ours was not - ours was perfect), and the staff really handled it so well. They did everything they could to make sure something was done to make up for it. I don't know that I've ever had a bad experience here - we absolutely enjoy returning often!

Parking is to the right side of the restaurant. Had reservations even though it was a slow day they did not have a table ready for us. The waiter sent out the wrong soup at first but I had it replaced to what I ordered. Food came out but we never had silverware. The waiter did not do a good job overall. The food was good. However the fried chicken wasnt fresh. It was definitely reheated. Otherwise everything else was very good.

I went for lunch/brunch on a Sunday and it was crowded but not loud. I made a reservation and was seated shortly after I arrived. The staff was nice and did not rush us even though it was crowded. I ordered the Italian Sunday salad and added the herb chicken. It had great flavor and the proportion of vegetables to chicken to dressing was perfect.

The shrimp and crab risotto was insanely amazing!! The salad with the avocado was also very flavorful. Pretty solid service so no complaints there. Ambiance downstairs is way better than upstairs. We were placed upstairs but asked to be moved down. Cocktails were just ok. Not bad but not amazing.

We had excellent service here! All the staff were warm and friendly, and knew the menu well. I had the veggie loaf, which was really good! I do wish there had been more of a description that the mashed potatoes were not vegan, as they were buttery (tasty, but I try to stay as vegan as possible on meatless Mondays). I also had the Clementine drink, which I really enjoyed! We sat outdoors because the weather was perfect. There's a nice terrace with a flower wall.

We met another couple for dinner here last night, it was everyone's first time dining here but we'd all heard good things about it. Looking at the menu, there were a ton of dishes that sounded really intriguing so it was hard to decide. Fortunately, we shared some appetizers so got to try several. Things I was able to sample: Fried Green Tomatoes Coupla Biscuits Spicy fried chicken & waffle, with green beans, seven cheese mac and cheese, and white gravy Diet coke (canned) My husband ordered the Fried Chicken & waffle with Southern fried chicken, and our friends ordered a seafood dish (forgot which one) and the butternut squash ravioli. It sounded like my friends were both ready for dessert afterwards, but my husband ate his whole dinner and was stuffed. I ate half my dinner and was comfortably full. To me, the portion sizes seemed really large. Although to be fair the two pieces of chicken I got were each about 50% larger than the pieces that my husband got. I only was able to eat a little over half of one of them last night, had the other half and about half of the second piece for lunch today. The fried chicken was super crispy and the spicy actually had a good amount of kick (not MD spicy!). It really crisped up well in the air fryer for leftovers. I wonder if it's double fried like Korean fried chicken because it's about as crispy. I love this. The Fried Green Tomatoes were good, but to me the tomato wasn't very cooked on the inside, it was still hard and not warm. I think there's a happy medium between cooked to death and not quite cooked enough, this was definitely erring on the side of less. The batter was very crisp though, and one slice per person worked out well. I would eat them again but don't need to order them. I really enjoyed the biscuits, they come two to an order (coupla, see), and each one was very large. In retrospect I'd have been fine splitting one, not because they weren't good, but because they're very filling and other food was needing to be eaten (and probably why I barely got through any of my chicken!). I would order these again though, but probably only eat half a biscuit at dinner and take the other half home. Everything else on my entree plate (green beans, waffle, mac, gravy) was good. I ended up not using much of the gravy though, I was eating the chicken without and didn't miss it. I ate my waffle separately, again only had room for half last night and had the rest today. Green beans were nice and buttery, the mac was very good - made with a square flattish rigatoni-ish pasta shape, not sure exactly what shape it was. Definitely good quality cheese, but not too heavy (fear of which is why I went out of my way to get it as a side and not the entree). Our server was very good and kind enough to describe in detail what a "rickey" was, as apparently I'd been living under a rock and never heard of them. I was driving so did not have alcohol and with all the bread I was consuming wanted to avoid extra sugar, so stayed away from their handcrafted sodas and rickeys and ordered a diet coke from the bar before our friends arrived. It came in a can - so no refills - and it was $4.99. Are you freaking kidding me? I have no problem with the pricing of any of the other items we ate, or the cocktails that folks drank. Good food is worth a premium and I'm absolutely willing to pay for good food. But five bucks for a single gorram can of diet coke, now there you're just eroding my good will. When I down out I tip well, I am very courteous, and five bucks for a refillable fountain drink would be on the high side but I'd grin and bear it. But five bucks for a can of coke, there you gotta lose a star, I'm sorry but not sorry. That, my friends, is bull-cheese and gave a slightly sour note to an otherwise great experience. We certainly would go back because everything else was very good, but I need to remember to just drink water.

When we first walked in, the hostess said the wait would be up to an hour. A member of our party booked a table on opentable.com and we were sat 15 minutes later. We learned later they were short one server for that shift. Our server Tavis was the bomb, he took care of our every need! We ordered Beignets for an appetizer, which were absolutely delicious! They came out at the same time the rest of our entrées did, so the table was quite full with plates. Treat yourself to an English muffin. They are above & beyond, because freshly baked at Tysons and delivered to this location. The coffee is deliciously strong, and when I tried to order a half/calf, 2 separate cups arrived. I found the decaf was strong enough for me. It took quite a while for a check to finally hit the table, but they were very busy. I noticed a "wellness charge" on the bottom of my check (for $3.61). This is a hospitality 5% surcharge added to dine-in checks to support free mental health resources for their teams and families, access to health insurance, paid sick leave and increased operating costs. The manager showed me where it's explained on the menu, and said they'd be happy to remove the extra fee.

I've been here several times... on dates, with friends, and coworkers. Honestly I always felt the food was a bit hyped up. When their DC location opened, the whole farm to table concept was blowing up. I went to the DC location with friends visiting from out of town and thought the food was ok. I've had their fried chicken and waffle, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and farmers platter at this location, I'd give the quality and flavors of the food a 3. The ambiance is a 4 and service as well. Although one time a group of us went and were catching up and stayed maybe close to 2 hours to chat after lunch and they did ask us to leave or move to the bar. I understand that there was another reservation and we had all stopped ordering, but that's a first for me to actually be kicked out of the table

I like these restaurants but first time at this location and first brunch. It was ok but nothing blew me away. I'd come back to try their dinner. It was super busy when we first arrived and we sat at the bar. The bartender was great and attentive.

The service was good but the food was awful for the price . Please fix this, this is by no means a thick cut of ham. Dennys is showing you all up

Great service and great food! Even though there were a lot of people in the restaurant I received service at the bar super quickly. The bartenders were a hoot.

The more I order from here, the more I fall in love with the food. Almost everything I've ordered here is really good and so thoughtfully made. Everything about the prosciutto farm bread tastes amazing. The bread is slightly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The balsamic vinegar and fig jam balance each other out so well. It is such a great appetizer. The fried chicken is delicious. The skin is crispy and the chicken is juicy. I do prefer the original seasoning over the spicy chicken and I feel like the spicy chicken and waffles don't go together that well. The buttermilk biscuit tho.... It's flaky, buttery. So good. As for the desserts, the beignets are delicious, the chocolate cream pie is great but a tad bit too sweet for me, the banana cream pie is sweetened by the bananas, and the coconut cream pie is light in flavor and creamy. I didn't enjoy the bread pudding as much though because it didn't come with the vanilla crème and it was a little too dense for me. Overall, I definitely recommend getting food from here. You won't regret it.

Yes - the food is good. But wow - the prices are way hefty! And the service is not so great. And on a Saturday at dinner, they didn't have any of the lower priced beers or wines or foods... so folks have to order the higher priced stuff if they stay for a meal. Sigh...

Incredible happy hour! The menu says to sit at the bar, but from what I overheard sometimes the bar has tables/booths they allow happy hour patrons to sit in. Cocktails were $7 and happy hour small bites ranged from $3-$6. Great deals! I had the margarita and the rum punch. Both were delicious and packed a good punch. I also tried the avocado toast. It was simple I. The best way. Plenty of avocado and a hearty bread. I was satisfied with it and would order it again. I went with a friend who is gluten free and she did have a hard time finding bites on the happy hour menu, so keep that in mind if you have food restrictions. There were some options on the main menu though! Overall great service, good vibes, and delicious food and drinks. You can't ask for more!

We visited this location in the evening for dinner and didn't have a pleasant experience. Entrees arrived before we received our drinks and no silverware. Entrees were missing items that we requested. We opted to just take our dinner home due to the poor service but it took a very long time to get the carry out containers and the check. One of the Managers was sent out to close us out and didn't even bother asking about the dining experience. I understand things happen, but a lot of these issues could've been avoided. I give it 2 stars at least for the initial greeting and repeating our order after we placed it.

Founding Farmers is one of those places that is consistent. I've never had a bad meal there. They don't usually blow me away, but I always like what I've ordered (except the one time there was cilantro in my salad that wasn't listed on the menu!!!) and the service is usually top notch. There is absolutely something to be said for a restaurant chain (I've been to MoCo, Tysons and DC) that you can always count on to have a good meal- even if you order something new. This past Sunday we were at MoCo for brunch and I am SO glad we made a reservation the night before because it was BUSY! Even the bar was completely packed! That being said, the service was a tad slow, but it wasn't bad, and as an ex server myself, I totally understand what it's like to be in the weeds. The food/drink runner kept bringing us drinks we didn't order and we'd have to tell him that they weren't ours- so perhaps their table numbers need to be reviewed, but other than that, it was a great experience. We had the benedict and breakfast tacos, along with two lattes (cheers for having dairy alternatives!) and mimosas. Everything was great. Our server was very nice and looked like he was doing a great job for his whole section, which, poor thing, had him weaving in and out of people sitting and standing at the bar. I wish they had a better waiting area because it's REAL hard to get in and out of their revolving door when there is literally someone standing there blocking your ability to get in and out. We'll be back I'm sure- just perhaps not at prime time!

Family decided to try here for the first time, and they had something for everyone. My hubby really liked the crab Benedict. I got the waffle and it was light and fluffy, but could've been a bit crunchier and it being a single waffle, it didn't quite fill me up. The syrup was very runny, it poured out watery, that was prob the most disappointing.

Excellent menu, full of mouthwatering southern flare breakfast, lunch and dinner choices. Fried green tomatoes, biscuits, cornbread, fried shrimp are a must. Superb ice tea. House brand and locally distilled spirits including gin. Comfy seating, ideal AC and heat temperatures. They just built a new covered patio seating area. They are always improving. Very good place. Reservations usually available with no problem, either online or by phone.

I love stopping by here for happy hour and I've probably tried every food item on the happy hour menu! The skillet cornbread and the chili dog are fan favorites. The kettle corn is also fun to try as it comes to your table right in the pot. They have a good amount of outdoor seating which is great for when the weather is nice. The service is usually great and I've also enjoyed most of the cocktails I've tried over the years but the constitution and the farmers daughter being two favorites.

Founding Farmers-MOCO is our go to restaurant!!! It is a great environment, great service, great food, and great drinks!!! Most Importantly, I would say that this restaurant has something that I rarely see in restaurants...CONSISTENCY! I can count on things being the same...in a great way! 1) Food doesn't taste different or come at a different temerature. 2) Service is always good with great suggestions, recommendations, and explanations. 3) Environment is the only thing that has changed ... but changed with an INCREDIBLE improvement! The outdoor eating area was alwaready vey nice, but the newly built outdoor area with roof, pull-down shade/rain blockage, heaters in the cold, and fans in the heat have made this Founding Farmers the BEST!!!

My wife and I brought my elderly father here. We were treated well. I knew Founding Farmers in downtown DC. I've been there maybe a half dozen times, possibly more often. I have liked the food and the service and the general concept. It is suitable for either a business meeting or a family gathering. The suburban outpost has a similar menu. It is comfort food, prepared competently and at a decent price point. The skillet cornbread is a customary starter. My father had chicken fried steak. My wife had fish and chips. I had crab cakes. We had a bit of leftovers for the next day. Our server was efficient even though he was very busy. The hostess deserves special commendation for her considerate nature. I would return. I went to make a reservation for our next visit to see my dad. They were full though. That is a good sign of their success.

4-17-24 This Location Never Disappoints I guess that's why I Prefer this one over the ones in the area. My partner and I came here because we've ere very hungry, this location the food is always good!! & it wasn't too far to kill time. We came here apparently during happy hour and omg I had my first alcoholic drink since my retina eye surgeries and it was sooo Good!! The waiter Jarvis or tavish I can't remember SORRY!. What He recommended We ordered !!.. we had the tuna poke bites , garlic black pepper wings, the cornbread and crab dip! Everything was soo flavorful , it was my partner's first time here and he really enjoyed it esp his drinks a IPA and a Long Island I think , my drink was the farmers daughter which was delicious and a great amount of alcohol I'd definitely always get that. And a I had a seasonal tropical drink white h will hopefully be there when we return!!.. overall I always have a great experience but for my partner to want to return with his picky self is amazing so thank you for always giving great customer service flavorful food and strong drinks!!

I'm not sure what happened to this place. The food quality has gone downhill faster than the boulder chasing Indians Jones. The preparation is lazy and lacks basic technique. The prices are horrible and the clientele looks like 99% yuppies who think food is better the more it costs. I wouldn't recommend anything here anymore. The worst part is I don't even trust the staff. They sold me flank steak and sent out what looked like a 1cm thick NY strip improperly cooked, gray and all, tough as leather. Then they couldn't tell me what cut it actually was, not even the manager. Another reason I don't trust them is that they'll lie to get you in the door. When I called and asked about options for people with food allergies, specifically dairy and gluten, I was told "there are plenty of options for those with allergies." When we sat down in our booth and looked at the menus, we saw a bold print warning that "this restaurant is not recommended for people with food allergies." Confused we asked the waiter if there was a separate allergy menu, which he said yes there is but they're not allowed to show it to us!? Wtf!? So then he sneaks out this little business card paper from his pocket with 5-6 options for people with allergies. Every single option has either wheat, dairy, or both. This place had its time and has now turned in to desperate liars serving bottom of the barrel food for the same high price.

Tom Sietsema, The Washington Post's food critic, gave to Founding Farmers his worst rating...ever. What started out as a trendy farmer-owned restaurant near The White House has become a mecca for tourists and suburbanite. So it's fitting Founding Farmers has expanded into the suburbs. When a client suggested we meet at MoCo's Founding Farmers, I cringed, but also wanted to give it a chance. (I've been to the D.C. location many time and have only been impressed with their meatloaf and red velvet pancakes.) I left disappointed. For breakfast, I got their standard eggs benedict. The egg was cooked oddly and the entire dish lacked flavor. The coffee was not great either. The "fresh fruit" was mainly cantaloupe with 3-4 grapes included. Ugh. What they have going for them is the space. Not design (it's ugly), but the size of the restaurant. It's good for groups. There's also a free parking lot next door unlike the D.C. location.

Sausage Mushroom Ricotta Gnocchi w/ added Blackened Salmon was SO FLAVORFUL!!! Gnocchi was so soft and cooked just right!

Dinning on Sunday Family of 5 celebrating son's birthday, had reservations for 5:00pm sat out side Ordered steak and enchiladas (not available) Farmers plater, chicken dinner. All was ok. Service was terrible and under staffed. Had asked for unsweetened iced tea refills and 3 times got sweet tea. Bill had a beer on it that we didn't order. Had to wait too long for printed receipt.

Meh service and food. 11:15 am breakfast reservation. Seated outdoors quickly. Took too long for wait guy to appear. He didn't really greet us, took the order, never checked on us, and disappeared until it was time for the check. Founding farmers breakfast. Egg, hash browns, 1 piece of sausage and a $3 up charge for a single stick of French toast. Not much to it. Basic food. They still add a mysterious service charge to the total. Not sure why I keep showing up expecting better every few years. It's not better. Not gonna get any better. It didn't warrant a photo.

Our experience the last time we dined at Founding Farmers was disappointing. It was restraint week though, and we decided to give them another go. Happy to say that they truly redeemed themselves. We started with some cocktails, a Farmers Daughter, Constitution, and Baroness. All nice solid drinks! The fried green tomatoes made for a great app. Well seasoned, crispy on the outside, and fresh and moist on the inside. For entrees our favs were the steak and enchiladas, and the chicken and waffles. The steak well cooked and seasoned and matched nicely with the slightly spicy enchilada. The chicken was moist on the inside and crispy out, and the waffles also had a nice flavor and the texture was just right balancing being too crisp or too soft. All of the deserts we tried were great. The 4 cone flight is an excellent sampling of really well made ice creams. The beignets were hot and crisp on the outside and moist on the inside, we devoured them. And finally the Affogato, combining strong espresso with sweet creamy ice cream was a terrific finish.

Too expensive, the French fry is cold, not much test on devil egg and drink no free refills. No parking upstairs, so parking in the garage for two free . But having dinner almost 3 hours and they don't validate parking after you spent over $1100 . Have to keep asking for service . Ask about six time for the check. Don't think I'm going back

Monika's friendly demeanor & exceptional service deserves a full 5 star experience. Ambience was good for groups.

Great customer service: Arrived in the a.m. and my friend stayed and ate the Hot Steel-Cut Oatmeal with coffee for breakfast. My friend ordered Scallops Meunière with Butternut Squash Risotto & added Blackened Salmon. I had conversation with Ryan and confused him about ordering Shrimp and Crab Risotto. Jeff the manager was able to adjust my bill to compensate for the mix up. I would like to THANK RYAN & JEFF FOR YOUR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Founding Farmers has pretty good classic American food but it does get pricey. I went here for lunch with my family and thought some dishes were more impressive than others. We liked the spicy fried chicken the most. It's flavorful and juicy inside. The mac and cheese is also very tasty. I like how they used handmade pasta (not just typical macaroni). The chicken pot pie was a little disappointing. I thought it would be like a classic pot pie with crust all around. The menu does say it's topped with the puffed pastry but I guess I misunderstood what that meant. It was a little hard to eat with the pastry. The filling could've used more seasoning. The steak frites were also disappointing -- definitely not worth the $24 it costs. The sauces and sides were good but the steak was very small and too thin. Service was good and we were quickly seated. I'd probably come back for the spicy fried chicken or try out their brunch menu.

Founding Farmers is on my family's "easy choice when we can't think of anything else" rotation. We needed to pick a restaurant where we could get a brunch reservation for 5 on short notice over Thanksgiving weekend, that serves pancakes for my Grandma along with enough non-breakfast options to satisfy the rest of the family. Somehow most of us ended up ordering breakfast while my grandma totally switched up and got lunch, but still a good choice in restaurant. My parents both ordered Bloody Mary's and I ordered a white hot tea. I loved that it came in a press and I got to pour it myself - a nice touch. I ordered the Chef Joe's scramble, but swapped the ground beef for mushrooms to make it a bit less...meaty? The hashbrowns in it were a bit less crispy than I prefer, but the side order of hash browns that I got for my mom were perfectly browned. The scramble itself with delicious - I thought the apple sausage was amazing. I think I ended up being the happiest and most content with my meal out of the whole family, which NEVER happens. My brother ordered the Southwest scramble and felt it was "fine" and not enough food for him, so he ended up finishing mine. My grandma got the chicken pot pie, which is not in a pie crust but has a full puff pastry on top. Our server Emily did let her know that ahead of time, but she was still a bit disappointed I think and didn't love it. My mom ordered the French Toast and was surprised that it was crispy/fried rather than a traditional soft French Toast. She loved the bacon on the side. My dad got a Cobb salad, which looked like a solid portion of food and he seemed to enjoy it. Emily was attentive and kind, and even brought chocolate covered strawberries out to my Grandma for her birthday when she couldn't decide on a dessert from the menu. Overall would return (again).

We ordered take out for Mother's Day and I found a small piece of plastic in my ribs (never mind that the ribs tastes so bland!) Tried to overlook that! Today, when I was eating the left overs (added some Famous Dave's sauce for taste!!!!!), I find an EVEN BIGGER piece of plastic!! Like seriously?! Is there no quality control? For the prices this place charges, one would expect some taste and level of quality in dishes! Disgusting!!!

Good food, great beignets. Love the iced coffee and French toast as well. I recommend highly

Service was wonderful tonight and the restaurant was clean. Drinks were great. We have attended this restaurant for a long time but unfortunately the food was mediocre across the board tonight with the exception of the mini burgers which were really tasty. Another member of our party also liked the crab cake. The sauce for the Veracruz fish prep was misrepresented- salty one note tomato sauce with gummy Gnocchi.... My husband found the fried chicken fair. At the end we ordered a banana split that was served to us melted. We ate it and it was fine and didn't send it back because it was a birthday and we had a toddler and didn't want to wait any more but honestly there's no reason to serve a melted ice cream dish. Service was excellent and drinks were good but the food isn't what it used to be...

Exceptional Service That Deserves a Shout-Out! Today, my family's dining experience at Founding Farmers was elevated from great to unforgettable, thanks to our incredible waiter, Mario. Right from the moment we were seated, Mario made us feel not just welcomed, but genuinely cared for. With an enthusiastic smile and an evident passion for the restaurant's offerings, Mario guided us through the menu, highlighting the must-tries and accommodating our dietary preferences with ease. Their knowledge about the farm-to-table concept that Founding Farmers prides itself on was impressive, making our meal choices both exciting and informed. What stood out was not just Mario's professionalism but the warmth and attentiveness they brought to our table. They had a keen eye for timing, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our table was always neat, all while navigating a bustling dining room with grace. But it was the small, thoughtful gestures that truly made our experience special - like the added remembering to bring extra napkins before we even asked or checking in on us with genuine interest, making us feel like more than just another table in their section. In a city filled with dining options, it's the people like Mario that make Founding Farmers a must-visit. They not only represent the best of hospitality but also leave you with a lasting impression that has you planning your next visit before the current one ends. Thank you, Mario for making our evening so memorable. We can't wait to return, not just for the fantastic food but for the exceptional service that you so effortlessly provide. **DISCLAIMER-This was from several weeks ago and I did not realize this was still sitting in draft! I hope the restaurant shows Mario this review, though late!