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Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria

4.3 (315)
$30 and under
American
461 Swann Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 97 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Our newest location is now open! Founding Farmers Alexandria is located just a short walk from Potomac Yard in Oakville Triangle.

Open every day – serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour 3:30pm-6pm, and weekend brunch – their expansive made-from-scratch menus offer American-inspired dishes including their famous fried chicken & waffles, farmhouse sushi, a variety of salads, fresh pastas, premium seafood & more. A full-service bar features cocktails made with Founding Spirits, their DC distillery.

Majority owned by American family farmers and committed to thoughtful sourcing, sustainability, and creating exceptional dining experiences, Founding Farmers Alexandria is your neighborhood restaurant, where scratch-made food meets purpose. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Richmond Highway & Swann Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    BY METRO On the Yellow/Blue Lines, the closest stop to Founding Farmers Alexandria is Potomac Yard. The restaurant is less than a 10 minute walk from the Potomac Yard metro station. Exit towards Potomac Ave. Once at Potomac Ave. continue south for 0.2 miles and then turn right on Swann Ave. BY BUS The #34 Bus stops directly in front of the restaurant at stop: Richmond Hwy (Southbound) and Swann Avenue or Richmond Hwy (Northbound) & Swann Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 315 people are saying

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers Alexandria offers a charming ambiance with "extensive menu" options that cater to diverse tastes. Many diners rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive service," though some note occasional service delays and noise levels. The restaurant's inviting design and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for locals.

315 Reviews
  1. Fiona

    Washington DC18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal - I ordered a delicious ginger soda made in-house - highly recommend!

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  2. Leni

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun ambience, would have liked better choices for vegetarians (bring back an impossible burger option, please), service was good but some small hiccups in delivery of food.

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  3. Ana

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My fried chicken was a disappointment. The waitress assured me that it would be crispy & juicy. It was not crispy & yet tender (not juicy). An acquaintance told me that her ravioli was too soft, not al dente. Another one didn't like her skirt steak. My spouse enjoyed his farmer's platter. Another friend liked his salad. The drinks took a long time to get to our table. However, they were very busy.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Ana. We are to hear some dishes didn’t meet expectations and appreciate your understanding about the busy night. We hope to have another chance to impress you with a better visit! -Kristina

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  4. james

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my son's 22nd birthday party there with family. Our server (Melissa) was awesome. She was very attentive to our needs and requests. The food was great and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I would definitely visit this location again.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating a special occasion with us, James! We’re thrilled Melissa and the team made your son’s birthday memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon! -Kiara

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  5. Natalie VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bacon lollies were undercooked so we had to send them back. And my friend asked for no almonds in his chicken salad but it came with almonds so had to send that back, too. It took longer than expected to get the replacements but we weren’t charged for the bacon lollies so that was nice. My tuna poke salad was delish as usual. The manager came and checked on us twice which was good. Sat in a lovely, cozy private booth.

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  6. Melissa

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was great and helpful with our daughter. Loved brunch menu!
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Melissa! We are glad your waiter made your visit special and that you enjoyed the brunch menu. Hope to see you and your family again soon! -Kristina

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  7. Dennis

    New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and I really enjoyed the experience. We went during a Sunday brunch, so the crowd seemed a little loud, but I will definitely go back. I need to try the croissant donuts!
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Dennis! We are glad you enjoyed the food and experience. Looking forward to your next visit! -Kristina

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  8. Erica

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There is not enough space to accommodate a brunch buffet I’m used to like the other sites. Be ready to only order directly from the menu on a Sunday.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback, Erica! We appreciate you letting us know about the brunch buffet setup. We hope you still enjoyed your visit and look forward to serving you again soon! -Kristina

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  9. gloria

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table for six and had an unexpected seventh. Founding Farmers were able to accommodate our after Church brunch. We had an amazing time.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing, Gloria! We are happy we could accommodate your group and that you had an amazing brunch with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kristina

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  10. Lowell

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All was great except the sound level made conversation during a busy Sunday lunch/brunch period difficult. As we discovered as we left, we were in the noisiest portion of the restaurant with the poorest room acoustics. All was a good value, to include beer, but the wine was way over-priced.
    Founding Farmers VA: AlexandriaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Lowell! We're glad you enjoyed the food and value, and appreciate your honest concerns. We’ll share your comments with the team as we continually strive to improve the experience. Hope to welcome you back soon! -Kristina

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FAQs

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 594-1445.

Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria is rated 4.3 stars by 315 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 97 times today
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461 Swann Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richmond Highway & Swann Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    BY METRO On the Yellow/Blue Lines, the closest stop to Founding Farmers Alexandria is Potomac Yard. The restaurant is less than a 10 minute walk from the Potomac Yard metro station. Exit towards Potomac Ave. Once at Potomac Ave. continue south for 0.2 miles and then turn right on Swann Ave. BY BUS The #34 Bus stops directly in front of the restaurant at stop: Richmond Hwy (Southbound) and Swann Avenue or Richmond Hwy (Northbound) & Swann Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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