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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.5 (12416)
$30 and under
American
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 12,416 people are saying

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a cozy outdoor patio. The menu is praised for its variety, including the "fantastic chicken pot pie" and "amazing cocktails." A popular brunch spot, it boasts generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere, ideal for gatherings.
12,416 Reviews
  1. Rhonda VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable evening at Founding Farmers Attentive server, delicious food, lovely decor. Noise level was loud, but tolerable. Ahi Tuna salad was yummy and Fried Chicken Salad was very tasty. Loved your CC cookie!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Rhonda! We are glad you enjoyed the tasty food and awesome service. Can’t wait to have you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  2. Summar

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience overall! Outdoor seating can feel a little hot even though it's a shaded area!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Summar! We’re glad you had a great experience overall and appreciate your feedback. We’ll keep it in mind as we work to make every visit as comfortable as possible. Hope to see you again soon! -Najjah

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  3. Willis

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time great food great waitresses overall great experience
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Willis! We’re thrilled you had a great time and enjoyed the food and service. Can’t wait to welcome you back! -Tiffany

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  4. Sally

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice selection of food and drinks. Fries chicken salad was disappointing as it was a large bowl of greens and only two small fried chicken fingers. Ratio was poor. Veggie burger and fish and chips dishes were very good. Nice light coating on fish.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Sally. We are glad you enjoyed the veggie burger and fish and chips, and appreciate your comments about the fried chicken salad. We’ll share your thoughts with our kitchen team to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  5. Brian

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We thought father’s day would be a great experience at a go to like founding farmers but we couldn’t have been more wrong. They were out of a number of dishes, they weren’t adaptable for kids and service was lacking.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Brian. We are sorry to hear that Father’s Day didn’t meet expectations. We apologize for the limited menu options and service issues. Your feedback is important, and we’ll work to improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. -Kiara

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  6. leila

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has the best service, not only in Potomac area, but beyond! The shift manager went beyond to accommodate while the entire restaurant was packed with people lining up for tables. Didn’t feel rushed to get out. They patiently listened and served us from starter, all the way to desert. The food is great, simple, with nothing to complain about. I wish I would have asked the name of our server and the manager, but if you read this, please know that you made the Father’s Day dinner very special for us. Thank you!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Leila! We’re thrilled our team made your Father’s Day dinner special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  7. Isabel

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, great food, and perfect waiters
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Isabel! We are glad you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Najjah

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  8. Joyce

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Founding Farmers is nearby and conveniently located for most everyone. It was Fathers Day and I really wanted French Toast but I found out after a long wait that it was all gone! I was dining with a dear friend and I wasn’t going to let any negativity in. Our server was wonderful; Meredith upstairs. She was delightful and other servers helped out so we felt we were well taken care of. Lesson: maybe do t go on special celebration days. Otherwise, food is always great and variety is unbeatable!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Joyce. We are sorry the French Toast was unavailable, but glad Meredith and our team made you feel well cared for. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  9. Shanda

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was great and server Haz was excellent.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the great feedback, Shanda! We are glad Haz provided excellent service and that you had a wonderful experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  10. Dheeraj

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food came in cold and tasteless, 1 item in order missed completely, not impressed this time bit usually going
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Dheeraj. We are sorry to hear about the issues with your recent order and appreciate your continued support. Your feedback is important, and we’ll work to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. -Tiffany

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.5 stars by 12416 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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