Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria

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

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   Danielle VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Gabby was phenomenal. Attentive and highly educated on menu. First class service
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for the wonderful review, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear Gabby provided first-class service and shared her menu expertise. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words! -Tiffany
   

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   Daniel

   San Francisco8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was a bit over cooked. (Fried seafood with fries.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Daniel. Thank you for your feedback—we're sorry to hear the food was overcooked. We’ll share this with our kitchen team, and we hope to have the chance to serve you a better experience next time! -Tiffany
   

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   Michael

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   At a very enjoyable business meeting and the food was good
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Michael! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food during your business meeting. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Kiara
   

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   Sheila VIP

   Washington DC75 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Having eaten at the Georgetown location, I knew what was on the menu so I decided to go for a sandwich for supper. The veggie/brie was very tasty, but it was too hard to handle. The bread was cut crookedly so everything kept falling out, especially a large piece of roasted red pepper--should have been cut in two. It was, however, delicious, and I took half home with me. Spouse had a Caesar salad, which was deemed excellent (and large) and the gnocchi. It was plated in a flat soup-style dish. At the end of the meal, there was lots of sauce remaining but no way to eat it. It was well prepared and enjoyed. For dessert, we wanted to share the Death by Chocolate. . .but they were out of hot fudge! We settled for the chocolate mousse piece which was excellent. We understand that all desserts are made in-house, so no frozen Restaurant Depot slices. Although it was after 7:15 on a Sunday evening, the restaurant was packed (make sure you have a reservation). We were seated in the "porch" room overlooking U.S. 1. Hard surfaces everywhere and very loud, especially a couple of tables where groups of young women kept loudly laughing and hooting. Our wonderful server, Cassie, told us to request the "farmhouse" room next time, carpeted and fewer hard surfaces. . .although closer to the bar which was loud, too. We'll give it another try on a weekday, maybe at lunch.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback, Sheila! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the your meal. We apologize for the difficulties with the sandwich and the dessert availability, and we appreciate you letting us know. It's great to know Cassie provided wonderful service, and we'll definitely look into improving the noise level and seating options. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back. Thank you for your understanding and for giving us another chance! -Kiara
   

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   Melissa

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is great! The food and service are excellent! I would highly recommend.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for the kind words, Melissa! We're thrilled you enjoyed both the food and service. We appreciate the recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back soon! -Tiffany
   

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   Beth

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our experience was terrific! Cassie was a fantastic server! Food was delicious. It came out hot and fresh just like we wanted it to be. Onion rings are to die for…. That crunch! Cornbread is light & fluffy! The old fashion was a table favorite. We will definitely be back. Oh and they validate your parking. Remember to get dessert. I recommend the chocolate or coconut pie. Both are delicious! Crust is flaky and both pies have a wonderful light texture. Not overpowering with chocolate or coconut.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your terrific experience with us, Beth! We are glad Cassie made your visit special, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food! We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. And yes, definitely don’t forget dessert next time—those pies are a crowd favorite! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Jessica
   

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   Donna

   Louisville8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were incredible. It was our first experience at Founding Farmers. So glad it is in our neighborhood. We will be back - often!
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Donna! We're thrilled that your first visit to Founding Farmers was incredible. It's great to hear we're now part of your neighborhood, and we can't wait to welcome you back often. See you soon! -Tiffany
   

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   Jean

   Washington DC3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good. Parking was easy in garage next door but expensive. Even had to pay on Sunday! As a vegetarian, I was very disappointed that I could not order the vegetarian soup (tomato bisque) as it came with a grilled cheese sandwich. Our server said he was not allowed to order it without the grilled cheese! This is ridiculous nonsense especially when there was no other vegetarian soup on menu. Very disappointing. Other than that, the food was very nice.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, Jean! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food overall. We apologize for the inconvenience with the soup order, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to the team so we can look into offering more flexible options in the future. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon! -Tiffany
   

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   GARCIA VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Met up with one of my girlfriends at the new founding Farmers location in Alexandria Virginia. Top tier for me they had a garage so we were off to a great start. Make sure you ask for Liz she was amazing and super attentive. I started off with a macchiato and this wasn't a 8 or 12 oz glass of Macchiato This is a real strong 2 oz. espresso pulled macchiato. Won't be ordering that again. My friend arrived and we dived right into apps, based on a previous review I ordered the Balsamic Bacon Blue Dates which were surprisingly delicious My friend ordered the Coupla’ Buttermilk Biscuits and they were okay, Not as fluffy as I expected. She also got herself an Expresso Martini which was not for the faint of heart. I decided on the Tiki Me to Brunch Flight along with the Chef Joe’s Original breakfast, that I ate so fast I didn't even take a picture of it. My friend got the French Toast and a side of bacon, which i also forgot to get a picture of. I closed my meal out with the Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned and she closed hers out with the Tiki Me to Brunch Flight. We were never rushed and it was an amazing vibe. The one thing I really would change are those two seater tables instead of having a set of four just do three The tables were on top of each other and gave very little privacy.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to our location and that Liz helped make it a great experience. We appreciate your feedback on the drinks, food, and table setup—it helps us improve. Hope to see you again soon for another relaxed and flavorful brunch! -Tiffany
   

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    carin VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time at the new location, and it was great. Food was delicious. Service was on point. We’ll definitely go again.
    

    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for visiting our new location, Carin! We are glad to hear you had a great experience. It’s wonderful to know that both the food and service hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kristina
    

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