Founding Farmers - DC

Name: Founding Farmers - DC
Address: 1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20006
Telephone: (202) 822-8783
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

30385 Reviews

$30 and under

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We have developed multi-layered systems to provide you with great food, drink, and hospitality and are continuing to adapt our operations to keep all of us as safe as possible. Visit our website to learn more. You can enjoy our scratch-made, thoughtfully sourced food and drink in our dining room and on our patio. We have breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and weekday happy hour. If you would prefer to stay at home, we have To Go and delivery everyday. Our hot ready-to-eat favorites are available To Go for breakfast, lunch & dinner, as well as our At Home special seasonal menus, which are started in our kitchens and ready to be finished in yours.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 453 times today

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(202) 822-8783

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Lunch
Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 822-8783
Website
http://www.foundingfarmers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
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.
Private party contact
FFDC@FarmRequest.com: (202) 822-8783

Location
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. (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, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Founding Spirits Barrel-Aged Cocktails$12.50
Two of our favorite classic cocktails aged in-house in oak barrels. Old Fashioned, Chelsea's Manhattan
Founding Spirits Martini
Enjoy the perfect martini with our Founding Spirits Vodka or Founding Spirits Dry Gin. Choose: classic or dirty
- Mini$6.50
- Up$11.50
- Up with a Sidecar$13.50

Our Vodka

Founding Spirits Mule$11.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, lime, ginger, mint
Cucumber Delight$12.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, domaine de canton, lemon, cucumber, cantaloupe
Clementine Cooler$12.50
Founding Spirits Vodka infused with clementines, maraschino liqueur, lime, mint, Beyla honey, Founding Spirits clementine bitters
Fraise Fling$12.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, lemon, lychees, strawberry, agave, sparkling wine
Farmer's Daughter$12.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, domain de canton, st. germain, lime, passion fruit, raspberry, bitters
Chi Chi Colada$12.50
Founding Spirits Vodka, pineapple, coconut cream

Our Dry Gin

The Constitution$11.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin infused with blueberry, ginger & chamomile, lemon
Southside$11.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, lemon, mint, Founding Spirits clementine bitters
Easy Peasy$12.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, aperol, lemon, cucumber
Rosella Spritz$12.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, lime, rosella tea
The Baroness$13.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, campari, lime, mint

Gin & Tonics

Proper$11.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin or Founding Spirits Dry Gin infused with strawberry, tonic
Frozen$11.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, house tonic, lime
G&T Fizz*$11.50
Founding Spirits Dry Gin, house tonic, lime, lemon grass, egg white

Our Bourbon

Bourbon Sour*$11.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, lemon, egg white
Coconut Old Fashioned$12.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon infused with coconut, cinnamon, bitters
Maple Bourbon Smash$12.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon infused with birch, lemon, orange, maple, bitters
Sunstone Collins$12.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon infused with sunstone black tea, lemon
The Preakness$12.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, Founding Spirits Vodka, grand marnier, lemon, orange, pineapple, bitters
Bourbon Colada$12.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon infused with coconut, pineapple, coconut cream
Farmer John$13.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, curaçao, lemon
Bourbon Mule$13.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, lime, ginger
Mint Julep$13.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, mint, bitters
New York Sour$13.50
Founding Spirits Bourbon, lemon, red wine float

Our Rye

You Caught My Rye$12.50
Founding Spirits Rye, campari, lime, almond, bitters
Blackberry Sour*$13.50
Founding Spirits Rye, grand marnier, lemon, blackberry, bitters, egg white
Ward Eight$13.50
Founding Spirits Rye, sweet vermouth, lemon, orange, grenadine, bitters
Sazerac$14.50
Founding Spirits Rye, cognac, absinthe, peychaud

Buy a Bottle to Go

Curious about our spirits? Ask your server for a taste. Please do not open purchased bottles here

Vodka
- 1L$28.00
Dry Gin
- 1L$28.00
Bourbon
- 750ml$30.00
American Amaro
- 750ml$30.00
Rye
- 750ml$30.00

Tequila

Rosella Margarita$12.50
blanco tequila, domain de canton, lime, rosella tea
The Margarita 2019*$13.50
Mike V's Fave. A perfect balance of sweet & sour. Handcrafted to be so light & refreshing you'll want more than one. 100% agave tequila, cointreau, citrus, egg white. Choose: salt or no salt; pebble ice or cubes
Strawberry Ginger Margarita$13.50
blanco tequila, patrón citrónge, lime, strawberry, ginger, mint
Paloma$13.50
blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, mezcal
Spicy Paloma$13.50
blanco tequila, yellow chartreuse, grapefruit, lime, chipotle
The Clementine$13.50
reposado tequila infused with clementine & chili, bénédictine, lime, pineapple, agave

Rum

Buck's Best Mai Tai*$12.50
blend of dark rums, curaçao, lime, almond, bitters, passion fruit foam
El Presidente$12.50
white rum, lime, pineapple, grenadine
Dark 'n Stormy$12.50
dark rum, lime, ginger
Painkiller$12.50
dark rum, overproof rum, pineapple, coconut, orange, nutmeg
Rum Punch$13.50
dark rum, lemon, grapefruit, white tea, Founding Spirits clementine bitters, tiki bitters

Mojitos

Classic$12.50
white rum, lime, mint, bitters
Old Cuban$12.50
white rum, lime, mint, bitters, sparkling wine
Mojito Daiquiri$12.50
white rum, lime, mint

Cocktails

Craft Cocktails To Go
- 16oz$20.00

Wine & Beer

Bubbly

Freixenet Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$12.50
ripe red berries, meyer lemon, tropical fruit, refreshing
Dopff & Irion Cremant de Alsace Rosé | Alsace, France$15.50
elegant rosé, hints of orange, light, crisp finish

Rosé

Fleurs de Prairie Rosé | Languedoc, France | 2020$12.50
dried cherry, fresh strawberry, delicate, light finish
Our Virginia Vines Rosé | Madison, VA | 2020$14.50
Vintners are Farmers® Our distinctly Virginian wine is handcrafted with our partner at Early Mountain Vineyards. Strawberry, rose hips, light & drinkable, delicate finish

White

Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc | Alsace, France | 2018$11.50
pear, nectarine, fresh, bright finish
Zemmer Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige, Italy | 2020$12.50
stonefruit, honeysuckle, pear, lively finish
Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc | Marlbourough, New Zealand | 2019$12.50
juicy grapefruit, meyer lemon, bright finish
Domaine de Villalin Quincy | Les Grandes Vignes Sauvignon Blanc | Loire Valley, France | 2019$13.50
grassy, ripe green fruit, fresh, clean finish
Rutherford Round Pond Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley, CA | 2020$14.50
papaya & mango, juicy, bright citrus finish
Dopff & Irion Riesling | Alsace, France | 2019$14.50
green apple, dry, bright finish
Deloach Vineyards Chardonnay | Russian River Valley, CA | 2019$14.50
crisp green apple, melon, oak, well-rounded finish
Stag's Leap "Hands of Time" Chardonnay | Napa Valley, CA | 2019$16.50
floral, poached pear, bold, well-rounded finish
Roserock Estate Chardonnay | Eola-Amity Hills, OR | 2019$18.50
floral, bright lemon, rich finish

Red

Piazzo Barbera d'Alba | Piedmont, Italy | 2020$12.50
bright red cherry, fresh acidity, light finish
Buena Vista North Coast Pinot Noir | North Coast, CA | 2018$14.50
berry, cocoa, baking spice, bold, rich finish
Duckhorn Migration Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast, CA | 2019$17.50
bright plum, pepper, cocoa, silky finish
Orube Crianza Tempranillo | Rioja, Spain | 2017$13.50
vanilla, smoky caramel, roasted coffee, refined fruity finish
Kaiken Reserva Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina | 2018$15.50
ripe cherry, baking spice, refined finish
Domaine de la Solitude | Côtes du Rhône Rouge | Rhône Valley, France | 2019$13.50
fresh red fruit, bold & powerful, slightly dry finish
Tenshen Red Blend | Santa Barbara, CA | 2019$14.50
dark chocolate, baking spices, vibrant fruit, silky finish
Raymond Vineyards Sommelier Select Cabernet Sauvignon | North Coast, CA | 2019$14.50
cherry, plum, smooth finish
Greenwing Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Valley, WA | 2019$18.50
vibrant dark fruit, cocoa, silky finish

American & Craft Beer

Draft

Pabst Blue Ribbon | Lager | 4.7%$5.50
Tröegs Sunshine Pilsner | Pilsner | PA | 4.5%$7.50
Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager | Lager | VA | 5.2%$7.50
Flying Dog Chesapeake Wheat | Wheat Ale | MD | 5%$7.50
Victory Golden Monkey | Belgian | PA | 9.5%$7.50
Great Lakes Hazecraft | Hazy IPA | OH | 6.7%$7.50
Atlas Ponzi | IPA | DC | 7.3%$7.50
Local & Seasonal Draft$8.50

Cider

Capitol Cider House Capitol Cuvee' | DC | 6.9%$7.50

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

$5.99

Zero-Proof Sparking Seltzers
choose: green tea & honey, grapefruit, citrus, or citrus & mint
Scratch Soda
choose: grapefruit, orange, lemon-lime, ginger, hibiscus, vanilla, or seasonal
Today's Rickey
lime juice, seltzer, today's syrup

What 30,385 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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LisaK
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent - don’t miss the cornbread. Meatloaf was great. Service was outstanding- we weren’t rushed to leave though we talked for 2 hours
K
Kathywith
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Just a little disappointing when two of of us ordered the pot roast and we were told they were out of that. We both got the chicken pot pie, but instead of being made with pie crust, it’s made with a plop of puffed pastry on top; it was just ok. The service was fair.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for your review, Kathy. I hope you will join us again and allow us to find you something more agreeable! -Kerry
DW
DianneW
St. Louis
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had a reservation. Getting checked in was inconvenient; difficult hearing when name called. Food was outstanding!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for your review, Dianne! It is true, our front desk area can be very noisy, especially on the weekend! Thank you for continuing the evening. I am glad you enjoyed the rest of your visit. :) -Kerry
GF
GFfoody
New York Area
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food2service4ambience3
Came to celebrate GW graduation . The choices for Gluten Free were very limited and did not include items that are traditionally GF like shrimp & grits. Folks at the front door could have been a little friendlier as well. Our waiter was excellent
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
I am so sorry we were not able to offer you more items to enjoy this weekend. I am also sorry that the front desk team did not appear to be a hospitable as they should have been. I will be passing your feedback along to our management team. Thank you for alerting us to these issues! -Kerry
BC
BillC
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good atmosphere, great fresh food, friendly staff, good value
LC
LisaC
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Camille was an amazing waitress. Our food was amazing and service was very quick. Drinks were fantastic as well!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
We will be sure to give Camille your feedback. Thank you, Lisa! :) -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service4ambience3
We had the greatest waitress- Chelsea. It was her 2nd day working and we were so happy with her kind, attentive service Thank you Chelsea
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Mimi18
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really tasty food and quick service. It was a little difficult to hear your own conversation but it was manageable.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for dining with us, Mimi! :) -Kerry
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Rocky
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and setting. Can't wait to come back.
EG
ElizabethG
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner on a Saturday evening and it was fantasitc. We were seated upstairs and the food and service were impeccable. Our sever provided great recommendations and everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. We had the carrot cake for dessert and highly highly recommend. Overall a great meal with an expansive menu, will definitely be back and try something new.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for your review, Elizabeth! I also highly recommend our Carrot Cake! :) -Kerry
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RedSonya
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Prime rib was extremely overcooked, remainder of food was average. Service was excellent.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your review, Sonya! I apologize the meal failed to impress. We hope you will return to give us another try in the future. We would love the opportunity to guide you to a meal you will truly enjoy! -Tiffany
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AlexandraC
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience3
Food was great!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you so much, Alexandra! :) -Kerry
KE
KevinE
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A real great place with wonderful food and service.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you so much, Kevin! :) -Kerry
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ArditaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for joining us, Ardita! :) -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent! The atmosphere was great for us to eat, drink, talk and laugh!!
O
Olivia
Montana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience2
I was really excited to try this restaurant but honestly did not think it was anything special. The food was ok but cold when it arrived. The wait staff was not incredibly receptive and made many mistakes with our food. I would pick somewhere else to eat next time.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Hi, Olivia! I am so sorry we delivered under par service and the food was not as expected. I would love to connect and turn this around. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location so that we can connect! -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience4
The food was amazing! We had the bananas foster French toast, fried green tomatoes, artichoke and crab dip, crab cake Benedict, and the founding farmers breakfast (mix and match of breakfast items). All the food was amazing. The service was awful. Basically our sever was inattentive and forgetful to the point I wondered if he was high or just a bit slow. There multiple requests for items that he’d pass by our table several times without as if was oblivious. Coffee was cold by the time we got cream and sugar. And the second cup of coffee he brought was literally less than halfway in the cup. Lol like who pours less than half a cup of coffee. We literally started swiping s&p and syrup off other tables. The meal was half gone by the time we got hot sauce or steak sauce. I wouldn’t say don’t go because the meal was great but they should really work on the training of staff.
BJ
BobJ
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
Seems to have lost its pizzazz. Used to be outstanding. Food was average, as was service. Not the go to place it used to be. Maybe have read their headlines too much
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Hi, Bob. I am very sorry we seemed to have lost our "pizzazz"! That is definitely not our intention of service or food quality! I would love to hear more about your visit. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. I look forward to hearing from you! -Kerry
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steve
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience4
People were very nice and food was good but they messed in on 1 of our orders by never bringing it and we had to flag somone down who never apologized . We canceled 1 drink yet were charged, the server coudnt fix it and said he would get a supervisor once he finished waiting a table
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Hi, Steve. Thank you for letting us know about your visit. I am very sorry you did not receive the drink you ordered! Was the supervisor able to void the drink off of your check? I would love to know how the rest of your experience turned out. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, location, and any other details! -Kerry
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miyukiw
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best French Toast!! Delicious meal, attentive service.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
I am so glad you enjoyed our French Toast! :) -Kerry
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Jules23
Detroit
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Neat restaurant, busy vibe, nice atmosphere. The food was a little on the rich and greasy side— even the bread in our bread basket came soaked with olive oil. Couldn’t finish out 2 pasta dishes— too rich and heavy.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for dining with us! Though the meal ordered was a not to expectation, we are thrilled you enjoyed your experience. We hope you will be back soon to explore more of our vast menu. -Tiffany
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JoaRich
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
really reliable food but the staff and service were outstanding and I am very grateful for making this experience very much a success
EG
ElaineG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, friendly, and personable. Food was delicious. Drinks were good, generous and a little pricey. Nice ambiance.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you for joining us, Elaine! I hope we see you again soon! :) -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved it! Good was so good and bar staff was exceptional!
KK
KimKim
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were incredible! My family and I enjoyed having a graduation lunch there. The staff were friendly, professional and phenomenal! This is one of my top favorite restaurants in DC!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Thank you so much for joining us for such a special occasion! :) -Kerry
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LisaP
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience1
First time at this location. Normally go to the Potomac location. Cornbread app was stuck to the bottom of cast iron pan, my crispy shrimp were over cooked and didn’t taste like usual, blackened catfish wasn’t baked but looked fried and was salty, cocktail was ordered and he did request a different one prior to receiving but he got the one he didn’t want, had to ask for the app plates and cast iron pan to be removed 2x, asked for ice 3x, waited 30 min to be seated with a reservation, bathrooms were filthy and super super small.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review, Lisa. I am so sorry this experience was not up to our standards. I hope we can connect further and get this turned around. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Tiffany
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ArianaK
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Eggs Benedict had eggs that were too hard. Service was pretty slow and we had to ask for hot sauce and salt multiple times.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us! I apologize for for the mishaps during your visit. We hope you will come back again. We would love the opportunity to earn that 5th star! -Tiffany
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FamFun
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience3
Arrives for graduation weekend at 11 am on Friday for brunch. Breakfast ended at 11. Waiter tried to make it seem like he was doing us a favor to be able to eat breakfast. French toast with creme is about a third of the size it was pre-COVID. Wasn’t as good as it was.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
I am so sorry that we disappointed you. We offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and breakfast M-F until 11 am. I am glad the server was able to put in your breakfast order but I'm sorry you did not enjoy the French Toast. I hope you will try us again soon. -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was absolutely fantastic! Everyone enjoyed their meals!
JM
JoanneM
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service .. was very fun !! Thank you !
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days ago
Thank You! We look forward to you coming back soon! -Tiffany
KP
KateP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience5
The food was mediocre, lacking in flavor.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days ago
Kate, I am so sorry the meal ordered was not up to expectation. We hope you will give us another try! We would love the opportunity to guide you to a meal you will enjoy! -Tiffany
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FGarvin
New England
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience2
Not what it used to be, the scallops tasted awful and the appetizers seemed like they were thrown together.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded today
Oh no! Our scallops are usually a best seller! I would love to connect and turn this around! Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. I look forward to hearing from you! -Kerry
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JonS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from out of state, the whole evening was outstanding. Our server was great as was the food and drinks. I would highly recommend Founding Farmers. We’ll done.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much, Jon! Hope you will return next time your in town! -Tiffany
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aswathikrishnan13
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a great experience! This was my third time there and each time the food and service has been great!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 3 days ago
Thnak you so much for dining with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Tiffany
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BethF
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food is consistently good and the location is convenient to my office so it's a go-to lunch spot
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 2 days ago
We love being a "go-to"! Thank you so much for dining with us! -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food4service1ambience4
The waitress came to our table and saw a person in our group with a “trump” baseball cap. She brought pitcher of water with glasses to table and walked away without poring our water. As she walked away, she shook her head no. She was slow and rude from the beginning. She brought one ticket instead of splitting the ticket up in couples, then we had to wait over 10 minutes until she came back. She was joking about us to the table next to us. The ticket said hazhri… but she never introduced herself. Food was good but the waitress sucked.
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PhilM
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to eat. Really enjoyed the outside seating.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you, Phil! We look forward to you dining with us again! -Tiffany
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Texas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience5
Our waitress was absolutely terrible. Great place and the food is good but the service was awful.
AH
AlwaysHungry
Philadelphia
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
Glad to see one of our favorite DC restaurants still thriving! Our party of 7 all enjoyed our meals, which ranged from Chicken & Waffles to Chesapeake Blue Catfish. We were all stuffed by our meals but managed to share a Butterscotch Bread Pudding for dessert that was delicious too!
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate the feedback and will definitely make sure our kitchen and bar teams hear about it! -Kerry
T
Timf
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
This is my fourth time at founding farmers, it's good. The noise level inside is to much for me, but outside was nice. The food was really good but was not as good as before the pandemic. I will definitely go back.
Founding Farmers - DCResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much fro dining with us, Tim! We look forward to you joining us again soon! -Tiffany

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Founding Farmers - DC using the Order Online button. Founding Farmers - DC also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers - DC is rated 4.5 stars by 30385 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. (Foggy Bottom)
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of operation
Breakfast
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm
Lunch
Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
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, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.foundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(202) 822-8783
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.
Private party contact
FFDC@FarmRequest.com: (202) 822-8783

Founding Farmers - DC

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Founding Spirits

Founding Spirits Barrel-Aged Cocktails$12.50

Founding Spirits Martini

Our Vodka

Founding Spirits Mule$11.50

Cucumber Delight$12.50

Clementine Cooler$12.50

Fraise Fling$12.50

Farmer's Daughter$12.50

Chi Chi Colada$12.50

Our Dry Gin

The Constitution$11.50

Southside$11.50

Easy Peasy$12.50

Rosella Spritz$12.50

The Baroness$13.50

Gin & Tonics

Proper$11.50

Frozen$11.50

G&T Fizz*$11.50

Our Bourbon

Bourbon Sour*$11.50

Coconut Old Fashioned$12.50

Maple Bourbon Smash$12.50

Sunstone Collins$12.50

The Preakness$12.50

Bourbon Colada$12.50

Farmer John$13.50

Bourbon Mule$13.50

Mint Julep$13.50

New York Sour$13.50

Our Rye

You Caught My Rye$12.50

Blackberry Sour*$13.50

Ward Eight$13.50

Sazerac$14.50

Buy a Bottle to Go

Vodka

Dry Gin

Bourbon

American Amaro

Rye

Tequila

Rosella Margarita$12.50

The Margarita 2019*$13.50

Strawberry Ginger Margarita$13.50

Paloma$13.50

Spicy Paloma$13.50

The Clementine$13.50

Rum

Buck's Best Mai Tai*$12.50

El Presidente$12.50

Dark 'n Stormy$12.50

Painkiller$12.50

Rum Punch$13.50

Mojitos

Classic$12.50

Old Cuban$12.50

Mojito Daiquiri$12.50

Cocktails

Craft Cocktails To Go

Wine & Beer

Bubbly

Freixenet Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$12.50

Dopff & Irion Cremant de Alsace Rosé | Alsace, France$15.50

Rosé

Fleurs de Prairie Rosé | Languedoc, France | 2020$12.50

Our Virginia Vines Rosé | Madison, VA | 2020$14.50