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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
34505 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 321 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or 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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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 Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. 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.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
  • Area
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross Street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34,505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers a "great variety of menu options" and is celebrated for its "friendly and attentive staff." Guests rave about the "delicious food" with highlights like "fluffy biscuits" and "vanilla bean cheesecake." While popular for brunch, reservations are advised due to "busy peak hours."

34,505 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meara was a very attentive and friendly server, even during a quite busy brunch time. Our food and drink orders came out very quickly. Overall great experience catching up with a friend from out of town. Would come again, but I highly recommend a reservation.

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  2. Kevin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff was excellent! Reservations worked well and location is good.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Kevin! We are glad the wait staff took great care of you and that the reservations and location worked out well. We look forward to your next visit! -Tiffany

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  3. Rachel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge was excellent server and the food was great for brunch
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Rachel! We are glad to hear you had a great brunch experience with Jorge. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  4. Annica

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a great resturant for our first time in DC!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Annica! We are happy to hear you had a great first experience in DC with us! Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit! -Xenia

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  5. Kaleb

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We got the best seat (bar the uncleaned cushions) in the house, but the worst food. The chicken was uncooked, dry, and we had to send it back. The fries were drenched in grease and it seemed like they were sitting in the kitchen for a while. In addition, all food was lukewarm never hot. However, the servers (specifically José) were great at trying to accommodate, but this was a terrible experience. 
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kaleb. We are sorry to hear about your experience, and we truly appreciate your understanding as José worked to accommodate you. We take food quality seriously and will address the issues you've mentioned to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the dining experience you deserve. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Jessica

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  6. Carl

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was excellent especially the service! Only slight complaint was it was a little chilly inside the restaurant.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Carl! We are glad you enjoyed the service. We appreciate your feedback on the temperature, and we'll make sure to pass it along to ensure everyone is comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  7. Barbara

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 1:15 but when we arrived there were over 50 people waiting for a table that also had a reservation at or before 1:15. When asked how long the wait would be they said they really didn’t know but it would be a while. Why take a reservation if you can generally honor it or at least give the customer an idea of how long they will wait. I think the wait was around 45 minutes.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Barbara. We sincerely apologize for the wait and any frustration it caused. We understand how important it is to honor reservations in a timely manner and regret that we fell short. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll work on improving our process. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience. -Jessica

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  8. Taylor

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated us 30 minutes after our reservation. Food came out incorrect. They fixed it but it was just a mediocre experience.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Taylor. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. While we’re glad we could correct the issue, we understand the frustration of delays. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience next time. -Tiffany

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  9. Taryn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. The server was friendly and helpful and the food came out quickly. We both enjoyed our orders and would come back again. Considering how busy the restaurant is, they handle the crowd well and don’t make you feel rushed after being seated.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Taryn! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with both the service and food. It's great to know that you felt well taken care of. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, delicious food! We loved it. The medium roast coffee was some of the best I’ve had.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Laura! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and coffee. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! -Tiffany

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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.6 stars by 34505 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 321 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Area
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 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
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. 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.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
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