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best restaurant in washington dc - Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown, Washington, DC

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5 (10557)
$30 and under
American
600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe.

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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 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, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,557 people are saying

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "great service," and a "fun atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its diverse menu and "delicious brunch buffet." While some guests noted occasional delays, the overall experience is highly recommended, with "exceptional" staff and "fresh, farm-to-table" dishes.

10,557 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, weight staff struggled a little though
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Robert! Please come again soon! -Jessica

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  2. Arshawn

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around. Food was great and served in a timely manner, server and manager were both very kind and welcoming, environment was clean and proportionally lively.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Arshawn! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  3. Monique VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always fresh but the service from the host to the waiters vary each time.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback and for dining with us, Monique! We’re glad you enjoy the food and will continue working to provide a consistently great experience for all our guests. -Jessica

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  4. Patricia

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was delicious and great value. We had beignets for the table with 3 different sauces, divine bananas foster buttermilk pancakes (huge and light and airy!), eggs with maple sausages and bacon. All yummy! The place was buzzing with lots of patrons coming in for the breakfast buffet. Will have to try it next time.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for joining us and for your lovely review, Patricia! We are glad you enjoyed your breakfast and the beignets. We’d love to welcome you back to try the buffet next time! -Najjah

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  5. Brandy

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and our server Alex was great!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Brandy! We are happy you enjoyed everything and that Alex helped make your visit great — we look forward to seeing you again! -Kiara

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  6. Rachel VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and delicious food! Highly recommend!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Rachel! We are glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and food — we can't wait to welcome you back! -Jessica

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  7. Tanya

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I dine at this location often and each time pleased with food and service.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for being a loyal guest, Tanya! We are glad to hear you consistently enjoy both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  8. Tina

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FF&D has been my office's go to gathering place for the past few events. We find the location to be convenient, open, plenty of natural light, always accommodating, and the food and service is good!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for making us your go-to spot for office gatherings, Tina! We are glad you enjoy the space, service, and food. It’s always a pleasure to host your team, and we look forward to many more visits! -Tiffany

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  9. Samuel

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and my cocktail was outstanding. We had to wait awhile for our entrees.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Samuel! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and your cocktail. We apologize for the wait on your entrees and appreciate your patience. We’ll work to ensure a smoother experience next time. Hope to see you again soon! -Jessica

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  10. ChrisDee

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A little too dark inside during the day. If it’s cloudy you should turn the lights up.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, ChrisDee! We appreciate your suggestion about the lighting. We’ll certainly take that into consideration to ensure a brighter and more comfortable atmosphere during cloudy days. We hope to see you again soon! -Jessica

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FAQs

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.5 stars by 10557 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 115 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 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, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
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