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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.5
4.5
12397 Reviews
$30 and under
American
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 83 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12,397 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac delights diners with its "excellent food and service" and "creative presentation." Known for its "delicious responsibly sourced food," it offers a cozy atmosphere with standout service from servers like Jacob and Carmen. The menu boasts "great drink recommendations" and "delicious salads." Ideal for family gatherings and celebrations.
12,397 Reviews
  1. Rosie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service! Wonderful experience.

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  2. Rosanne

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small portion of Chicken salad main entree. And we were seated and out in under 30 minutes. More like a fast food restaurant.

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  3. Michelle

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was swift. It was a great Easter lunch/dinner

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  4. Luke

    San Antonio1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been going to this founding farmers for years and always enjoyed it. This is our first time back since the fall. We sat outside on the patio, which is nice, but noisy as always with lots of traffic sound from 270. Shrinkflation was prominent this time around and the quality of the service and food also took a step down.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support over the years, Luke. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience didn't meet expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback about the noise and changes in the quality of service and food. We'll definitely look into these areas to improve and hope to welcome you back for a better experience next time. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kiara

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  5. melinda

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay. Asked for a completely well done burger with no pink inside. Burger was not well done. Shrimp were too crispy. Lemonade was delicious! Manager and waitress are excellent when dealing with dietary restrictions. The restaurant are all on deck when dealing with such restrictions. A definite plus for us.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Melinda! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the lemonade. We’re sorry to hear that the burger and shrimp didn’t meet expectations, and we’ll be sure to pass that along to our kitchen team. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time! -Tiffany

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  6. Joanne VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service. Never given a waiter or the correct menu. Had to ask 3x. Got toast with no butter or jelly. We asked for both but instead of jelly we were served ketchup and barbecue sauce. Never offered a coffee refill despite the $4.99 fee for regular coffee. Not going back again unless they can give me a better experience
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Joanne. We are sorry to hear about your experience, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. This is definitely not the level of service we strive to provide. We’ll make sure to address these issues with our team to ensure they are corrected. We’d love the opportunity to make it right, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. -Kiara

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  7. Siobhan

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Spinach Bacon Blue (which is not a "small" salad - more than enough for a meal!) with salmon. Delicious mix of flavors with tarragon notes. The patio was mostly vacant, so noise was not an issue and out waiter was just the right mix of attentive without being intrusive.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Siobhan! We are glad you enjoyed the Spinach Bacon Blue salad with salmon and the quiet patio atmosphere. It's great to hear that the service hit the right note too! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  8. Richard

    Washington DC40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great, BUT the price of wine was not. $18.99 for a glass of white wine is way out of line. I will not return until you understand the market and lower your prices. I'll take my money to another establishment with realistic pricing.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Richard. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, but we understand your concern about the wine. We truly value your input and will take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future! -Kiara

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  9. Bob VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    very busy restaurant. not all severs have the same skill set.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Bob! We appreciate your understanding of how busy things can get, and we’ll certainly continue working on ensuring all our servers have the best skills to make your experience even better. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  10. Damon

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has not changed over time. It's quality, decent but boring.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Damon. We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet expectations. We’re always looking for ways to improve, so your feedback is really helpful. We hope you’ll give us another try in the future! -Jessica

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FAQs

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-8783.

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.5 stars by 12397 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
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