Great dinner spot for American comfort food, tucked away in Park Potomac! My family and I decided to try this restaurant on a whim, and it didn't disappoint! We were seated promptly, even without reservations, and our server gave us excellent recommendations within minutes of being seated. We tried the grapefruit and hibiscus homemade sodas, which were so refreshing and very unique. For starters, we ordered the cornbread, and fig and olive bread. Both were delicious and served nice and warm. Our entrees included the poke bowl and chicken and waffles, which is pictured below. The chicken and waffles were a standout, and I highly recommend to try this! We were overall very pleased with our service and food, and plan to be back! read more

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We came with a party of 16+ and our waitress was Ruth. She handled orders on my end of the table and she did a phenomenal job!!! She continued to check on us periodically and gave us a beautiful experience. We all ordered a lot of food and everything was delicious. We were on the second floor upstairs and everyone I was with loved their food and service. We had another waiter down the other end but I didn't know his name, he did an amazing job too on the other end of our table. Both Ruth and the other waiter gave us an amazing experience. Thank you Founding Farmers. You have an amazing crew with Ruth she went above and beyond for us. We are thankful for her and the other waiter for our table!! Even though we were such a big party, we felt very comfortable and homey. Thank you again very much!!!! read more

My girlfriend and I visited Founding Farmers because it seemed like the menu would satisfy both of our dinner cravings -- and the restaurant did just that. The establishment has great outdoor seating with a cover from the beating sun and any possible rain. Since I was a bit too hot, we decided to dine inside. The look is warm and welcoming with a great bar. Carmen took care of us. Professional, fun, and positive, her recommendations for food and drink proved to be perfect. Our drinks were well-crafted by the dedicated bar staff. Both were strong and satisfying. My girlfriend got the Yankee pot roast. Since I had the opportunity to try some of it, the meal was delicious. The meat alone was tender and flavorful, and the firm vegetables were fresh and complemented the roast well. I ordered the special, the opah fish, which was meaty and wonderful. I chose their Vera Cruz sauce, which had a little kick but wasn't acidic. Such a great piece of fish. For dessert, we chose their homemade vanilla ice cream with their chocolate sauce. Since the latter wasn't sweet but rich with chocolate, I wouldn't doubt if that wasn't homemade either. We met the manager, Ethan who was absolutely wonderful. On our way out, we picked up a box of their homemade chocolates. For the first time, I got to enjoy milk chocolate that wasn't buried in sugar. Such a great variety of chocolate. My girlfriend and I cannot wait to return! read more

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Can I please get some clarification on these racist plantation owner plates? I'll take my 1 star review down since the service was excellent and the food was ok although everything seemed fried, buttery, or mixed with tons of unusual seasonings. I'd like to hear from owner/mgmt. Thank you. read more

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This was our first time at Founding Fathers and it did not disappoint! We have heard lots of good things from family and friends who insisted that we stop here for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner. We decided on lunch and were greeted with lots of smiles and good suggestions from all the employees but I have to give a specific shoutout our waiter Ryan! He was so kind and helpful without being too overbearing, the perfect makings of the best waiter we could've asked for. He answered all of our questions about the menu, gave yummy suggestions, made sure our cups were filled, and our food came out hot. We shared the hot pastrami melt, which was delicious and we got one of the seasonal sides that tasted fresh and bright. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Ryan also kept our bellies full with piping hot beignets, complete with the world's best dipping sauces (the hot fudge was my personal favorite). Very clean and nice interior, fun vibe, excellent all around! Easy to find parking just on the road or parking garage too. We will definitely be coming back and we will also be telling all of our friends about the specific spot too! TIPS & TRICKS: * 2 hour road parking and lots of fun shopping around the area, so go for a walk after you fill your bellies! read more

Brunch options here are reasonably priced and delicious. Not crowded as they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. But we recommend you make a reservation. Crab cakes eggs Benedict was delicious, hollandaise sauce was creamy, side of hashbrowns was crisp and fried nicely. The breakfast plate had just one sausage on it, which was a big surprising. Waitress was nice, food came out quickly. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Breakfast Plate with breakfast sausage - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Do not order the pot pie!!!! It is all mashed potato and nothing else. It should not be on the menu.

Our server, Carmen, provided excellent service for our meal. I liked the open space ambiance. The food was plentiful. We had the crab & artichoke dip, veggie sandwich, fried chicken corn salad, chicken & waffles, and bacon cheeseburger. I enjoyed the from scratch chai soda. The food was brought out quickly and tasted fresh and delicious. read more

This place is very large with both indoor and outdoor seating. There are tables, bar seating, and they are able to accommodate large parties. Be sure to make a reservation though! They were very popular for weekend brunch. Service was excellent! Our server was very kind and attentive. Drinks: - Espresso martini: alcohol flavor is not too overpowering, not too sweet. great! - hot drip coffee: good coffee that won't disappoint. They will refill the hot coffee for free Food: - The food was overall under-salted which I prefer as I can tailor to my preferred saltiness - Buttermilk biscuits: the biscuits were SO GOOD. They were warm, crispy outside and soft inside. They were served with some whipped butter and strawberry jam. It was truly so good - Founding Farmers Breakfast: nothing bad to say! I got the pork sausage which was maple smoked and it was good - Chef Joe's original scramble: Really good mix of ingredients. A hefty amount of food! - Spinach, cheese, mushroom and onion pan scramble: very good! - Side of bacon: comes with 2 slices, on the floppier side - Fresh fruit: typical bowl of fruit - Maple syrup at tableside: VERY good. Each bottle had a few sticks of cinnamon in them which really imparted a great flavor. Overall really recommend! read more

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They are still holding strong. I love how fresh the food is. The service here is top notch. Next time I will try their benignts. Sp. I got the breakfast platter... i got French toast, grits (yummy) . Parking is a pain but worth the wait.. It can get noisy. I suggest getting here early! read more

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Our food and our server (Amber) were amazing! We had the country fried steak and a warm chicken salad. Highly recommend!

Maya was the best! Terrific service and recommendations. Loved the fish n chips. Nice happy hour.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall lunch (food & service) DRINKS: ** Cold Brew Coffee = (4.15) Very refreshing ** Blueberry Soda = (4.15) Very refreshing ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Chicken Noodle Soup w. Biscuit = (4.25) Very good when you ask for butter for the biscuit & break it up into the soup to soak up the remaining broth;) ** Double Smash Cheeseburger = (4.25) Very tasty & the buns are made from scratch;) NOTE: You can customize it, so removed the Louie & Tartar Sauces, Lettuce & Pickles; Substituted White Cheddar for the American Cheese & added Avocado; Tomato; Egg & Yellow Mustard. ** French Fries = (4.25) Very good ** Crab & Artichoke Dip = (4.15) Very good ** Roasted Jumbo Asparagus = (4) very good ** Tuna Won-tons = (4) very good & shareable ** Wild Blueberry Pie = (4) nice treat, came w. Vanilla ice cream read more

Great Father's day dinner at Founding Fathers. I made a reservation for seven people and our table was ready upon arrival. We had a beautiful table outside and our server Henri was excellent. Founding farmers has delicious food so I decided to try a new dish. Therefore, I had the Pot Roast and it didn't disappoint. Thanks Founding farmers for an great dinner! read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Pot Roast Meal - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Brandon, thank you for the exceptional service you provided. Your kindness, attentiveness, and genuine smile made our dining experience truly special. You went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and it did not go unnoticed. Your professionalism attitude created a very welcoming atmosphere. We are truly grateful for the care you showed and the positive energy you brought to our table. Thank you again for making our Anniversary Dinner date a memorable time. Hats off to Brandon. . read more

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Had no idea there was a Founding Farmers in this area! Had a great experience at the location in King of Prussia PA, so I was happy to visit this location to reprise their Sunday Brunch. After setting up a reservation (1:30), we arrived to a packed restaurant & had about a 5 min wait until a table opened up. Once seated, we were greeted promptly with drinks put in. We started off with Beignets which were fan-freakin'tastic - light and fluffy with 3 dipping sauces to the side. For entrées we ordered the Southwest Scramble & Ham and Cheese Scramble (w/ mushrooms added). Food arrived in a reasonable amount to time - another home run as both entrées we great! Definitely a bustling vibe - a bit noisy but not overwhelming. Highly recommended! read more

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OMG - YET AGAIN, something goes awry at this restaurant. This time it wasn't the meal or the service - both were good. But we bought some boxes of chocolate (not inexpensive; minimum is $12 a box) and what do you know? They're expired! FF makes their chocolate themselves and it should be really fresh. It's always delicious. But ours have been expired for almost a week and they're still selling it at full price. Based on my past experiences with my reviews of this restaurant, I do not expect anyone to reach out to me or do anything about this. Just unbelievable. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Purchased today, 01/31/26. - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Always a great time at Potomac Park's Founding Farmers! Brendan was phenomenal and so attentive to us near closing time.

Founding Farmers Potomac Park accommodated reservations for than 6 people better than several other restaurants we tried on Father's Day. Our friendly and attentive waiter, Ruben listened to our multi-generational family's many varied requests and executed everything as expected. Oh and we all loved our meals! read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Chimichurri Steak & Chicken Enchiladas - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Had a wonderful time dining at founding farmers. Our server Camilo was very kind, attentive, personable and professional. The chicken and waffles was delicious. read more

I did not expect Founding Farmers to be one of my favorite meals during my visit, and it ended up being the most reasonably priced as well. They were packed during Saturday brunch, so a reservation is a must. Everyone was very kind, and our server Erika truly made the experience. She gave great recommendations, especially the brûléed grapefruit, and made sure those who ordered the steak and eggs were comfortable with medallions. She also encouraged us to try the beignets, which ended up being a hit at the table. The food came out quickly, though I did wish my coffee had arrived first. *Mocha: came in the cutest cupware. The whipped cream on top was thick and cold, cooling down each sip right away. The espresso was already sweetened, giving it a rich, chocolatey mouthfeel. This was definitely up my alley as I prefer a sweeter morning drink. *Crab Cake Benedict: came with a single side, which I chose as the brûléed grapefruit. The eggs were perfectly poached, and the crab cake was tender and moist. The English muffin was nicely toasted, and while the hollandaise was tasty, I wished there was a bit more of it. *Bruleed Grapefruit: so tasty and unique that it deserved its own highlight. The grapefruit had a natural balance of tartness and sweetness, enhanced by a thin layer of torched sugar on top. My whole party loved this, and it is a must order alongside something savory. *Beignets: a very shareable portion. They were rustic in shape with fluffy interiors. The dish came with raspberry, chocolate, and caramel sauces. The raspberry was my favorite because its sharpness balanced the powdered sugar well. Although recommended for two to three people, it could easily feed four or more since the pieces were quite large. *Steak and Eggs: a five dollar upcharge, but the quality justified it. The steak was the most tender and juicy I have had at a breakfast spot. They included two medallions, just as Erika mentioned, cooked perfectly rare and medium rare. The hash browns had a great crust without any mushiness inside. The entrée also came with bread, and the apple walnut raisin loaf had a nice earthiness. The in house butter was creamy and mild, adding a needed richness. *Classic Brioche French Toast: available as an add on for three dollars. The piece stayed crisp on the outside while remaining soft inside throughout the meal. It had good browning and sweetness on its own, so I did not need syrup. It was a bit heavy though, so I would not want a full portion. *Beef Pastrami: the chunks of pastrami were rich, fatty, and full of flavor. Similar to the benedict, I wished there was more of the creole mustard hollandaise, as the hash leaned dry and crispy. The bell peppers and onions added a nice sweetness. I also think this would have benefited from a proper side instead of bread, especially something lighter or more refreshing. My party left extremely satisfied and very full. Service was excellent throughout. The portions were generous, and I appreciated the in house sourcing. It is rare to see brunch prices under twenty dollars, and we were impressed by both the value and the execution. read more

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6/28/26: Founding Farmers MoCo continues to be one of my favorite brunch spots in the DMV. We stopped by on a Sunday morning around 9:30 am, and even though the restaurant was super busy, everything felt well organized and the service was attentive from start to finish even with our party of 12. The food came out quickly and was great, very consistent with other Founding Farmers experiences. One thing I always appreciate about Founding Farmers is their commitment to using quality ingredients. You can taste the difference, and even the simple breakfast dishes feel elevated without being overly complicated. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between rustic and modern, making it a comfortable place whether you're meeting friends for brunch or celebrating a special occasion. Despite how busy it was, our server kept our drinks topped off and checked in regularly without making us feel rushed. Overall, Founding Farmers MoCo delivered another great brunch experience. Between the quality of the food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, it's easy to see why it's such a popular spot. I'll definitely be back to continue working my way through the menu. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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We love FF, the food is always delicious. Amber was an excellent server, she was attentive, warm, and anticipated our needs. We had a great experience! read more

Maya was great!! Definitely enjoyed our brunch. she was receptive and checked in on us many times

Matthew was a great server! Food was pretty good, liked the artichoke Benedict. Warm Rustic Ambiance.

We had a great brunch at Founding Farmers. I haven't been inside the dining room in a while and it was beautifully decorated. Our server was Matthew and he was very attentive to everything we needed throughout the meal. It is a great option for a brunch, business meal or any get together. read more

GABI I. IS THE BEST! She was our server! My friend had a dozen questions and she answered all of them with grace and patience! We had chicken and waffles (remember the breakfast size is only one piece of chicken). No pictures (yeah yeah I know I am back at THAT again!). It was delicious and seasoned perfectly!! I had the spinach and egg scramble with brûléed grapefruit, brioche French toast with strawberries n cream. DELICIOUS!! Ask for GABI I. When you dine!! See my previous reviews for pictures. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Kristi was a wonderful server and very patience. Her recommendation for dinner was good.

Finally made it into a Founding Farmers restaurant. This location was fairly easy to get to in County. Good parking and shopping options available around the restaurant. Restaurant is very nice. Hostess greet you upon walking in. Very nice bar and dining area. There is also a dining area, enclosed, outside. It has heaters but the area I sat in leaked above my head while it was raining and there were flying wasp around the table. Servers were great. Food was slow coming out and dishes were routed to the wrong table a fee times. The food was pretty good. I had spinach dip and Farmers platter. The dip was fine, but needed some salt. The platter was very filling. Briskett, ribs, and fried chicken on the same plate with sides made a nice meal. I would definitely want to try different items next time. OVERALL..good experience with slow service. I would definitely visit again. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Farmer's Platter - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

I thoroughly enjoyed both the service and the meal I had at Founding Farmers MoCo. There was some construction happening outside, which made conversation a bit difficult at times, but that's no fault of the restaurant. I ordered the fish of the day with a lemon butter preparation--and wow, it was delicious. The sauce paired perfectly with the vegetables, and everything came together really well. The portion size was also very satisfying and left me completely full. I also tried a non-alcoholic drink called the Golden Lotus, which was just as enjoyable and refreshing. I was too full to try dessert, but they had so many tempting options that I'll definitely be back to check them out next time read more

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Founding farmers is a nice place to take a friend or a colleague, but it has quite a few drawbacks. The price is quite high, perhaps those prices have gone up. It feels like, but they are really high in such that I don't want an appetizer, I don't wanna get a drink, and I don't wanna get dessert, because it's way too expensive. Especially on top of a $29 salad or something. The other thing that was weird, was that the salads are minimal, you have a Caesar salad, or the corn corn dinner salad, those are the only ones with lettuce, or some kind of leafy green. The rest of it, artichoke hearts, things you don't normally see in what you think of as a salad. They still bring the little terminal to your table, where it's awkward you have to push the tip button. I wish they would just leave it on the table and just let me do it. Tip Pressure is not fun. The only salad I could find that had actual lettuce, was the Caesar salad, which I got with chicken. It was a great salad. Quite good. But this is a very rare place that I would go to, for all the reasons mentioned. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Every time I'm in town, this is the first spot I hit up for breakfast. Never disappoints! This time my eyes were a little bigger than my stomach and I ended up taking my double order of a side of the brioche French toast to go lol. Affordable and great quality food! read more

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We came back here for breakfast this morning. We had a lovely time Maria our server was amazing. She recommended me the poached eggs, which were very divine with the beet and the goats. Will be coming back again, and the service was phenomenal. My Husband enjoyed the fruits they were very fresh. He really enjoyed his breakfast. Also, the ambience was very lovely. We felt like we where at a resort in the beach very calm. We where seated outside in the patio definitely recommend. read more

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Ruben was really nice! The highlight was definitely the brûléed grapefruit! They gave us a serrated spoon to use and I feel like everything was well thought out. Read about the history of the restaurant online and our waiter also answered our questions about the numbers on their silverware. Such a huge place to bring your friends and family, but still intimate. There's outdoor seating under a patio (that can be heated) and indoor seating. Food was great! Chicken sausage was amazing and their pancakes actually taste like there's more than just flour and eggs. Can't wait to come back for lunch and dinner. read more

Clearly a popular place, it was packed at 11a on this particular Saturday. Coming in with a group of 18, I was excited about being able to make the reservation online only 2 weeks prior. Upon arrival, they were ready for us! 2 tables of 9 right next to each other. As everyone was trickling in, the service staff were very efficient and they got those orders in quickly. The Kitchen team was Clearly just as efficient as we got our orders timely and accurately. I ordered a traditional breakfast setup with scrambled eggs add cheese, bacon crispy, potatoes and english muffin. The bacon wasn't as crispy as I would have liked and the english muffin was a bit overcooked but overall the food was enjoyable. Most in our party were very happy with their meals. As a Cocktail, I tried the Breakfast Blvd and it definitely packs a punch! read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Breakfast on the Boulevard - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Stopped in for a late brunch while in the area shopping - they were on a short wait but I found a seat at the bar. The service was excellent - there were several bartenders working so they were able to attend to guests at the bar and making drinks that came in from tickets. The food was pretty good - my waffle came out cold, but was easily remedied, and I ordered the beef pastrami hash but I think there was a misunderstanding and I received beet and goat cheese hash - which was still good - and in their defense, I did not speak up because I was starving (not their fault - the food came out quick!). It was a good meal and I would definitely return to try some more things on the menu! read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Goat Cheese & Beet Hash - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Although I ordered for pickup I really did appreciate the quick service and the hospitality from the hostess. I created my own substitution for the "poached egg hash w/ beef pastrami" order and put cheesy eggs instead of poached eggs with a buttermilk biscuit, and comes with creole mustard hollandaise on the side. Somewhat greasy but I feel like I earned it after running a couple miles! Absolutely delicious and well deserved. read more

MoCo's Founding Farmers - Hash Beef Pastrami with cheesy eggs - New American Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

My friend made reservations this place for me. She knows I gonna love this place and yes!! I loved this place. We ordered a lot of food but most we enjoyed cornbread and shrimp and crab meat rissoto. Our food came out so late and was cold, reason why the kitchen forgot our food So manager gave us discount. They are accommodating but I hope little fast serve our food before getting cold. We seated 2nd floor also it was loud. Next time I wanted seat terrace if nice weather. Definitely will go back this place again when I'm traveling to MD area again. Can't wait. read more

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Amber was great waitress! The ambiance was good and food very satisfying. I had not been in a while, so it was nice for a change to get good, fresh food! read more

I went to Founding Farmers in DC many, many years ago and loved it! I'm a sucker for Southern or Southern-inspired cuisine of any sort. (who knows why, I grew up in Florida but in a part of the state with virtually zero legit Southern cuisine) I'm so glad they now have a Potomac location! I'm often stuck in a training compound/hotel in Potomac and food & drink options are pretty anemic in the surrounding area. The outside aesthetics are pretty rough... This location is in a generic, metal & glass stripmall. The interior though, is completely different cozy with lots of warm wood. The service was the real highlight! The server gave us great advice about the menu. As someone suffering from toxic independence, that's not usually something I'm into buuuuut...he really had some good insights. Decent beer selection and some fun-looking cocktails as well! I got a chicken sandwich and it was good, but I wish is was about 4X spicier and more like a Nashville hot sandwich. (to be fair though, the server did warn me it wasn't that spicy) read more