Our party of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. Food was slow to come out, perhaps because of our big party. We nevertheless were surprised as the restaurant was empty. Our waitress could not have been nicer and even brought us a couple of big buns while we waited. read more

I visited Founding Farmers on a Thursday evening and had a really good experience. Upon our arrival we were quickly seated by the host. Shortly after our seating, our waiter introduced himself. Throughout the evening, our waiter was very prompt and observant. I didn't have much of an appetite that evening, so I asked him for recommendations for something light. With that, he recommended the Spicy Ahi Tuna & Avocado Poke Salad, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The portion size of my dish was perfect given my appetite and the flavors were paired very well. I could have easily given this experience a 5-star review, however, something in my dish had my stomach in immediate discomfort, however, despite that stomach experience, I think I would still be willing to try the dish again hence the 4 star review. The establishment was clean, nicely decorated, and very spacious. They also offered validation for parking. read more

The only nice thing I can say about this place is how beautiful it is inside. And the location of the restaurant. Here come the cons- I asked the host if there was a GF menu, and he kinda froze and stuttered and didn't have a response until the manager jumped in and said "your waiter can identify these items to you when you get to your table" I sat at my table for about 10 months until the waitress finally acknowledged us. Took us another 10 to get water, and I honestly wonder when we would have gotten it if we didn't bring it up. There was a brunch buffet option instead of ordering off the regular menu. btw nothing is clear on the menu of any GF items. I told the waitress I would check out the buffet. Nothing appeared to be GF but I asked the waitress to show me which items. She pointed me to the buffet guy in charge, and he was confused of my "gluten" allergy. I was like uh ok. And he started walking towards .. somewhere... who knows. I guess he went to go ask someone. Next thing you know the manager shows up at my table. She informs me that there is a lot of GF options at the buffet and she said she would show me because she also is "celiac" and knows she can eat it too. However, I told her no it's actually ok, I think I rather order off the reg menu anyways. I asked if she would show me what I can order off the menu and she told me "your waitress can tell you" In my head I'm like .... Well if my waitress is already directing to me to someone else at the buffet then how would my own waitress know... and manager lady, if you're already at my table and are aware of these items why can't you just tell me right now. Especially someone who HAS the same issue , I would've better trusted you! Golly. Never going back. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Their food is pretty decent and I love the variety that their menu has to offer! Overall very pleased with this place but the service can be a hit or miss at times! read more

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If you're in the Reston area and looking for a place for brunch, Founding Farmers is your spot. They have a fine balance of breakfast and lunch options that teeter on the side of dinner entrees. They are better than average tastes and flavors than your typical brunch restaurant. The service is great...not too pushy and check in at the proper times. The ambiance by the bar is very private while the area by the Buffett is a bit noisier. read more

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We found hair in chicken tenders entree!!! The manager refunded the meal and replaced with another entree of our choice. Fine -- that was an appropriate resolution. However, today I opened the Caesar salad that we ordered to go and found another strand of hair in that!!! Unfortunately, I cannot return that item for a refund/replacement. I will not be returning. Very disappointing. Also, this is not new....the service at this location is a slow. read more

Celeste was our server and was wonderful, warm, charming. We will specifically look for her ! The food as always was super; great place for brunch! Easter brunch especially! Love to pull up at the bar too for a drink and conversation. Never a bad decision to visit Founding Farmers! read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Cheers! Bellini style! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

We had a wonderful experience last night at Founding Farmers at Reston Station. We were greeted warmly when we arrived for our dinner reservation and were seated promptly. The dining room was eclectic, beautiful and comfortable, and the servers were attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. I ordered the Classic Chicken Milanese. The cucumber lemon vinaigrette gave the chicken cutlets amazing flavor. The arugula salad was a perfect accompaniment. I would absolutely recommend it. My wife ordered the Hot Honey Fried Chicken, and she said she enjoyed her meal as well. (The grits were not quite warm enough, though.) This is the second time we've been to Founding Farmers, we we enjoyed it both times. Will definitely be back. P.S. They validate for parking, too. read more

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Shoutout to Gomez for their amazing service today!! Even on thanksgiving, they were smiling and super kind. Attentive service and quick to get out the separate courses for thanksgiving! Last year was a little slow but it looks like they made some changes. Food was delicious and I loved that we could still order a coffee and a cocktail off the regular menu. I got the turkey, while hubby got the fried chicken as our main courses. I was super full and they kindly got me boxes. I had the refreshing apple cider sorbet & hubby got apple pie. This is our go to thanksgiving spot now! Beautiful ambiance and setting as well. I love all the things you can look at while you're eating. read more

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Hadn't been to an FF in years. My wife wanted to go here, so here we are! Place is decorated well. Feeling Vegas vibe. Decided on a breakfast cocktail and ordered chicken apple sausage. My wife ordered the peanut butter banana toast. My food was good, though the eggs were not easy over as ordered. My wife expected that her dish would be more of a French toast vs. just toast. Told server her brought her a sampling of the FT from the buffet. She didn't like it. Server was great and they do military discounts. read more

Hubby and I dined here for breakfast and our experience was pleasant. The food was delicious. Our palettes were pleased by the scrambled eggs and French toast. My fruit bowl was fresh and sweet. Our server accommodated us very well as we came after breakfast serving time. They were gracious and still prepared this lovely meal. The atmosphere was quiet as we we were the only ones there at the time. read more

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Excellent dinner- the food is so good. Our server, Luke, was a delight. Super attentive and just all around great service. Will definitely be back read more

This place has a great vibe, inside and out. The location is ideal for all of the Reston festivities. The food was delicious. I had the fried corn and chicken salad (I know!) and would order it again. It was so different! Our server was attentive,I was even asked what type of ice I wanted for my Marguerita. read more

Had a great time having beers and apps here. There is a really good tap list. We had fried green tomatoes, wings and hummus. The hummus was the standout. Have to give a shout out to Gomez our waiter. He was phenomenal. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Birthday donut. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Founding farmers has a good brunch buffet option with a good variety of breakfast and non-breakfast options. Their French toast cubes are stand out with the banana foster! Make sure to set aside space on your plate for some! The spicy fried chicken is nice and crispy, I also recommend the sliced beef, and there is a good spread of "appetizers" including tuna wonton cups and (surprisingly) good guacamole. Make sure to save some room for dessert too because the key lime pie cubes and snickerdoodle cookies were really good! read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Celebrated my mom's birthday last night. It was amazing!! We were greeted as soon as we entered. They were very friendly and accommodating. They seated us at a table that was too small, I have a tall son and boyfriend. Without hesitation they moved us to another table. The menu is not 500 pages like some restaurants. We started with Fried Green Tomatoes and Onion Rings... The FGT were so delicious! It came with Goat Cheese and Green Goddess, the best thing I've ever tasted! I will definitely be a frequent flyer for this reason alone. I had the Scallop Risotto which was amazing!!!!! My son ate his entire meal which is rare. My bf didn't know what to choose and ended up getting 2 meals and finishing both. He had the Lamb Chops... After trying a bite, my life was changed. It was so tender and delicious. Melted in your mouth. Our waiter Kevin was top notch. He was very attentive and even made sure to prepare a birthday treat for my mom. Which was a surprise! I asked to speak to a manager, which I like to do so they know when they are doing good, not just getting the complaints. Usually when I ask for a manager the waiter gets an attitude, but Kevin wasn't concerned in the least. The manager came over and looked nervous. I told him it was the best experience we've had in a while when dining out. My only complaint... The lighting in the bathroom is basically non existent (the manager is aware and he said they are actively working on it). So all in all, you have to visit Founding Farmers in Reston. Tell Kevin we said hey! read more

This was the 2nd visit to this location, the last being my birthday in April 2022 and it was just as nice a visit. Once again, the service just entering the restaurant, is notable. The host/hostess were most welcoming and seated us right away. This was especially great, because I was super hungry! Our server Kevin was prompt, attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes and the menu. His recommendations proved spot on. The fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and green goddess was perfectly crisp and fresh and a nice tangy treat. Coupled with the seven cheese 'Mac n cheese' which was seasoned and flavorful --perhaps a wee bit on the salty side, but definitely not a deal breaker. I would go back for it :-) Also, the Farmers Platter wasn't bad but it's quite a lot of food. The delicious birthday donut celebration, for my partner, at the end was a perfect ending touch and full circle memory. read more

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Luke provided an amazing experience for my family. Even during a serve yourself brunch he was on top of drinks and extra utensils and the like. Keep him around. Loved the feel and ambiance of the place as well. read more

Such BEAUTIFUL interior design!!! The ambiance is unmatched. It feels like home or camp. The server was wonderful. The ceviche isn't great to ceviche lovers, but it's tasty for beginner palate. The cornbread wasn't my type; it has a lot of corn kernels and it's moist more than I prefer for cornbread but it tastes good. The chicken dish here was BOMB! So delicious with the honey thyme sauce. The meat platter was apparently NOT FLAVORFUL so a big disappointment. Overall, love the concept of the restaurant and its fresh farm ingredients. In the Google plaza...inspirational. Free parking garage. Go, enjoy! read more

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Came here for a late lunch today. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful, with an industrial-chic aesthetic. Margarita 2019 - though mostly ice, it was tart and refreshing. Coconut Old Fashioned - boozy but offered no complexity. Ahi Tuna bites - flavorful and delicious. Devilish eggs - I don't know who came up with this recipe but they should walk the plank. No. Absolutely not. The yolk portion seemed to consist of chopped up egg whites and mustard. Crab Cobb - now This was a tasty dish. My bartender, Aidan, couldn't have been better. read more

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So all I wanted for Father's Day was a good, loaded, succulent dish of hot bread pudding. The best I've had is in the heart of DC, which I was not making the 100 minute drive for (I really would have but my kids wouldn't enjoy the car ride). All the places around us serve cold bread pudding. And for some reason, almost every restaurant in northern VA serves the same, or similar, white chocolate bread pudding. I wanted something big, buttery, and hot. Luckily, Founding Farmers offered something remotely different than what other restaurants did. Luckily, they have four seats at the bar my family could sit at (instead of waiting 90 mins). I enjoy Founding Farmers and their food is good. But I just wanted bread pudding. And theirs hit the spot. It was a decent portion too. Couldn't have used a scoop of ice cream a la mode? Of course but did I need it? No. Their croissant donuts were well balanced too. What shocked me the most was that my family and I were able to sit at the bar. The kids thought they were treated special and considered this experience as something as if they were eating at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. We won't eat here often (it's a 60 mins drive for us). But if we are in the area, and have the money, this would be a place we'd love to explore some more. But I encourage to call ahead to make reservations. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Toffee & Banana Foster's Donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Whatever happened to this place. We've dined at this restaurant's other location and at this one once before, but this visit was a complete disappointment. The appetizers were mediocre, and the entrées were downright awful : soggy, unappetizing, and clearly left sitting under a heat lamp far too long. The burger and fries tasted stale and soggy. When we brought it to the server's attention, not even an apology was offered. I will not be returning to this location. read more

Food was incredible, highly recommend the shaved pastrami sandwich. Stanley's service was equally incredible. Recommend the Reston, Virginia location with reservation. read more

Great food wonderful atmosphere and very pleasant and professional service thank you Luke!

I had a first date at Founding Farmers at Reston Station. I was early so sat at the bar while I waited for my date to arrive. The bartender, John, was great. Very attentive and had my back when other patrons misheard something I said. For dinner, we had Gomez as our server. He, too, was attentive and always on top of checking on us...even though we took our time looking at the menu and ordering. He was patient with us and joked with us. He made our evening great! read more

Great lunch spot right off the metro! Shoutout to Celeste for amazing service. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait for a table during brunch hours. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Chicken Pot Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Luke was awesome from the time we sat down. Super friendly and very attentive, even recommended drinks for us which were so good!! Will definitely come back looking for him. read more

I stopped in by myself for a late lunch, so sat at the bar. The bartender, John H, was busy getting things "reset" between lunch and dinner, but was still attentive and helpful. He said the double smash cheeseburger was good and he was right. The burger patties were moist, not dry, the pickles which seemed house made were delicious and the lettuce was shredded, so it was a little easier to keep my burger in tact. I'm not a tartar sauce fan, so had them leave that off, but enjoyed the Louie sauce. I like a good onion ring and when I said that, he suggested I get them versus the fries. The onion rings were huge, crunchy and delicious. I liked the atmosphere, music, etc. It was quiet, but again, it was in between lunch and dinner. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Bourbon Sour* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Great food, I really enjoyed the bread and hummus and chopped chicken salad. Great service from Luke, who masterfully explained what a Ricky is. read more

Food is great. Same menu as some of the other locations. Love their breakfast options! Staff were friendly and attentive. Lots of seating options inside and a bar area as well. Outside seating is also available. Parking garage is attached and a short walk to the restaurant. read more

Great service and amazing foods. It's always a pleasure to dine in here. Special thanks to Michael. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - My favorite crab cakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I liked the place a lot. We had a brunch at 11:00 am, 4 people. The food was great, I got just a regular coffee and Apple Pie (goes with the scoop of ice cream). I also like their rustic vibe. Great place for a business lunch and dinner. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Drinking Wolf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Very clearly the best Easter brunch in the whole area! Our server, Luke, took great care of us. Never let any of our drinks go empty! My only frustration is I got too full to keep going back. If you haven't tried their brunch buffet before, I strongly recommend it. read more

Food was fantastic but waiter got overwhelmed with the tables he had to take care of and completely forgot about us once our food was served to us. read more

Our early evening visit on a Thursday went surprisingly well. We were seated almost immediately by a window near the bar. Our server Kevin M appeared within a few minutes and took our orders. Great point that the menu is not overwhelming. My better half opted for a fresh shrimp pomodoro which was to die for! She's a foodie and was well impressed. I went for simple fish and chips , which came with great fresh coleslaw. The ambiance, attention from Kevin M was second to none. We will visit again soon. read more

Gomez was great. The brunch was excellent. This review requires 85 characters because yelp is absolute trash. But here we go. read more

Underwhelmed is the word I would use to describe our meal at Founding Farmers today. We have heard amazing things about it (& will try a sit down meal there to compare), but the buffet was mediocre at best. The food was warm, but nothing was hot, fried chicken wasn't crispy, and that batter to shrimp ratio was wild - where's the shrimp! When you advertise carving stations I assume (on me) that it means people will be stationed there to carve the meat and not have it precut in warming trays. Giving credit where credit is due - the eggs Benedict (which you have to order with your server was hot and while not the best I've had - it was the best item I had). The vibe is cool and our server was kind and attentive. Hoping to come back and update (with more stars) once we have a sit down meal. read more

The food is okay. We were sat outside and the service was horrible. We had to request sugar, syrup, and refills multiple times. The waitress would disappear for 10-15 min but we could see all the other outside servers coming and going. Overall not a good experience. Not to mention the sun was very hot and no shade. It maybe a different story if inside. But I wouldn't recommend after today's experience read more

Food was alright, chicken was serviceable but I would have wished we got a full half rack of ribs on the $27 farmers platter, was still hungry after finishing it and 3 ribs isnt that much as the main focus of the platter. View and location is pretty on point though, but to me, just seemed like an expensive applebees. read more

Founding Farmers Reston Station - Farmers Platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Reston, Virginia

My son and I ate here on 03/28/26 after going downtown to see the Cherry Blossoms. Very convenient to park in the Metro garage, go downtown and enjoy some good food at Reston Station. Service was great, food came out quick, everything fresh and clean. The ambiance was nice and not noisy at that time. The view from our booth near the bar area was nice. I definitely would like to go back and try some of the other items on the menu and the brunch buffet. read more

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