I have been to Founding Farmers before and enjoyed it so when I was back in the city decided to check it out again; unfortunately this time the experience wasn't as great. we ordered the bried and bread to start off then we got the grilled cheese plus tomato soup with roasted veggies and the beef sandwich with farro salad. everything came out together even though we ordered the bread first. the bread and cheese were good but not worth the price they charged. out of the other food, the grilled veggies were really good, the farro salad was not good, the tomato soup wasn't really a soup and the beef sandwich was average. overall poor quality food and bad customer service read more

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Bland, unseasoned food. Farm/to-table, but seriously lacing seasoning. Fried okra was just cornmeal and okra. Blackened fish was surprisingly overly blackened, rendering it too spicy and overpowering the fish. Crab ravioli was dough and crab. Disappointing meal, but strawberry ginger margarita was good. Service was slow, too. We had to wave our waiter over a couple of times. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Blackened Fish - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really good. I love how fresh all the food is. They make absolutely everything in House. OK, maybe not absolutely everything... But it seems like it. They bake the bread, make homemade fresh smoked salmon, and they even grow a lot of the vegetables and herbs in their own garden. Overall, the food is extremely tasty and fresh! read more

This was one of my favorite places we stopped at for dinner in DC. I would most definitely go back and am really sad we didn't go sooner. We went on a weekday for dinner it was very busy but we had gotten a reservation which made it a tad quicker. We headed upstairs to our seat and they do give you water with a glass bottle for refills. For appetizers we got chips and dips. I loved the pimento cheese and guacamole, my husband liked the salsa but I wasn't too much of a fan. For entree I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup and it was absolutely delicious. So comforting and spectacular! My husband ordered mac and cheese with fried chicken but they did end up giving him chicken tenders. It is a pretty loud atmosphere so my guess is they just didn't hear him correctly. Overall it was delicious food! read more

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Everything was as expected--no complaints at all. I do wish my hashbrowns were cooked a little harder, but that's just me. Still, it was a good, hearty breakfast, and that mimosa was the perfect way to chase it down. read more

Founding Farmers is absolutely delicious. The DC location is conveniently located, with friendly and helpful staff. I got the prosciutto fig farm bread by recommendation of my server and it was delicious. The food is fresh and dishes come out quickly. Great place to go for an after work happy hour, meeting, or get together. I will be back! read more

Founding Farmers DC - Prosciutto Fig Farm Bread - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was so excited to head back to Founding Farmers after some time and unfortunately, it left me feeling a little disappointed. We had 6pm reservations, arrived early but were not seated until 6:20pm. Our server was friendly and nice but the poor girl got double sat and we knew she was going to be running. They have the tables all packed in there. All we could hear was the conversation right next to us. Not the best place for a date night. Our drinks took a long time coming from the bar. The highlight was the prosciutto bread. My meal was not that great. The server misheard me and I got what I didn't order. I didn't say anything cause honestly, I just didn't care to be bothered. My husband's steak was alright. Nothing too great. With other amazing places in the city, this place ranked last on all our meals this trip. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Dogfish Flesh and Blood IPA and Deviled eggs - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A foodies dream! I had the crème brûlée "donut" and the peach parfait. The donut was literally 100 pieces of perfectly laid filo dough with deliciously smooth vanilla cream inside. When you bite into the top you get the crack like you would a real crème brûlée. The peach parfait was fresh and light with homemade peach jam. Really good on a hot morning!! read more

Food was great as always, classic spot that has all your go-tos. Eric served us outside and he was very attentive, we'll be back! read more

Founding Farmers DC - Hugo Spritz - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our server was Abby and she was the best! We celebrated our New marriage with brunch and it was to die for! The best damn grits i've ever had in my life! I've never had thick home grown grits before. We ordered champagne and juice for mimosas, and the eggs benedict was PERFECT. Can't wait to go back to see Abby :) read more

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Very cool place to come and eat as a group, chill with a date, or just enjoy by yourself. We decided to join our family friends for dinner here after moving our Howard University students back into their places. We were a party of 8 and the place was very accommodating and nice to dine in. There is a front host/hostess station for checking in. The decor and farmer design element is very cool. There is also merchandise for sale up front. We were seated, and we were immediately contacted by our server for drink orders. He was very customer service oriented. he came back and we gave him appetizer orders for the table to share. The appetizers came out within about 15 minutes and they were all good. We had eight entrées come out and everything was very tasty. Our party enjoyed the whole meal and vibe of the place. Parking can be challenging, as with everything in DC, but there are ParkMobile app spaces all around this area. We will surely visit again and this is one of our DC places to dine. read more

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Amazing Service! Amazing Food! Great Ambiance! We were seated within minutes or our reservation. They have an incredible and diverse menu. I personally had the Farmhouse Platter which had the best friend chicken I have ever had, amazing pork ribs, tasty sliders, and a delicious escabeche salad. My coleslaw was fresh but didn't have quite as much flavor. I still enjoyed it. I also tried their Maple Finished Bourbon which was very delicious! So much so that I got a bottle to bring home. Very reasonably priced for such a delicious bourbon! Our server Edgar was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and a true pleasure! Thank you Founding Father's for a great night! I will be happy to return next visit to D.C. read more

Great food and family time on Mother's Day. We had a variety of food, such as Blackened Blue Catfish, Grits, and Cheeseburgers, and it was all great! The service was okay, as we certainly understood that it was a busy day. The ambiance was happy and loud. Overall, we had a great time! read more

The Founding Farmers brand is my go-to spot in DC/VA. Every visit is packed with flavor and real food. This evening I ordered the fried chicken and pork dumplings to-go. The mashed potatoes and braised greens and cabbage were the star of the show. The chicken was seasoned and juicy. This meal was worth it. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Pork dumplings to-go - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was very good. I got the BBQ ribs that came with beans, cold slaw and fries. The service was really good also, the waiter's name is Louis. We had a large party of people that Louis kept track of all we ordered and he let us know about some of the food items on the menu. read more

The food was so good and fresh here. Enrique was wonderful. He was funny, friendly, and gave us good recommendations. I highly recommend the pot pie and shrimp pasta. The coffee and chai tea were on the spicier side. read more

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My friend had been bragging on how good this place was and I finally got to experience it. The staff were amazing. We didn't have reservations but they were still able to seat us. Our waiter made some great suggestions since it was my first time. Literally, everything I had was good. There is nothing I can say negative about my experience. Everything is nicely priced in my opinion. The inside has the perfect noise level to have a conversation with your guest. I will definitely be back and highly recommend. read more

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Food was delicious. Jose was our server and was superb. Loved it. Tha atmosphere was fun and relaxing

One of the best burgers I have ever had. Founding Farmers is a great restaurant. We liked it so much that we ate here twice on our trip to DC. I took my kids to DC for my first vacation in more than four years. I had read great things but had so many other places on our list. But one night we were at the hotel and worn out. When I checked, this location was only two blocks away. Two very cold (below 20 degrees) blocks but close enough to walk. Make a reservation on open table or prepare to wait. It is that popular. On the first visit, we got the spinach dip and I got the cheeseburger. Damn, son. This burger is awesome. So awesome that my mouth is watering as I think about it. So awesome that I am considering abandoning my flight and going get another one. But seriously, get the burger. The fries that accompany it are equally great. My one complaint is that they only bring one ramekin of ketchup. I used like five. I love me some ketchup. The second night we got the crab and artichoke dip. Holy hell man. This is awesome too. I decided to skip the burger and get steak and frites with macaroni and cheese. This was also great! We also tried apple pie, chocolate cake, and death by chocolate sundae. All were as good as the appetizers and main courses. The food here is wonderful. If you are a DC local, you are lucky. If you are a visitor, get yourself here ASAP. read more

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I had the Chicken waffles Mac n cheese meal. I don't eat Mac n cheese but at this place it was good. I didn't take the green beans but had biscuits butter and jelly. Server was nice. Overall I would go back. They give u 4 or 5 pieces of chicken with meal. In my opinion that's too much but it tastes good and hot. Sorry forgot to add photo. Ambiance is great. read more

Great brunch. Crab cake eggs benedict was perfectly prepared. Seasoned tomato slices were delicious. Green tea comes in cool infuser pot. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Green tea infuser - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came here for my birthday today, and the entire experience was amazing. Our waiter Victor is literally the best waiter in DC. He was so accommodating for our special needs daughter and he answered so many questions. All of the recommendations he made were amazing choices. Food was so good. You have to come here!!! read more

Founding Farmers DC - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a nice space, very comfortable. My breakfast street tacos were delicious with nice serving of well prepared hash browns. Sat and the bar and the bartender was kind and very accommodating. If I have any grievance it's with the guards at the door. Hardly anyone at any of the tables, but they took our names and made us stand there until they printed out a ticket and then maybe seated you. It made no sense, and I abandoned them to sit at the bar. Other than that, cheers. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Breakfast street tacos and hash browns. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My daughter and I had an early dinner at Founding Farmer's in DC last night. We started with bacon lollis. farmers bread with onion jam, apples and brie. The bacon was ok, but the bread was delicious. My daughter ordered the chicken and waffle and she enjoyed what she ate, but the portion was too much for her. I ordered the homemade shrimp and Sundried tomato pasta. It was delicious. This restaurant is reliable and was easily accessible to The Kennedy Center. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Glazed Bacon Lollis - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love coming here. Usually can walk in without a reservation even on a weekend. Love that you can bring your own unopened wine too. Great way to dine out and have a drink while saving money. Nice ambiance! Big place. Love all the menu options though I usually get a turkey sandwich :) read more

Founding Farmers DC - Roasted Turkey BLT & Avocado - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been coming here for many years. The menu has changed over the years to more comfort and upscale bar style menu from its early days. Still a good location, good portions, and kind service. The kitchen is quick and efficient and the food is fine. Can get noisy and the line can be long so make a resy. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Ahi Tuna Bites* - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was insult to injury. After horribly long and exhausting day we found ourselves in the Foggy Bottom,hungry at 8pm. Atmosphere was nice,interior is modern,stylish and except of restroom area spotless clean. Our server was attentive and pleasant. Food was horrendous. Chips and dips dish had store bought tortilla chips. Chicken noodles soup was ok,but biscuit was toughest ever,impossible to bite,I crumble it in the soup to not crack the tooth. Cracker crusted shrimp was joke,they took already cooked shrimp,maybe for shrimp appetizer,and made thick and awful breading,whole dish was dry and nonsensical. Another fish on the table was signature fried chicken and biscuit. What a shame!!!! With biscuit it was absolutely same situation rock hard,non suitable to eat and fried chicken was fried maybe on the morning and was heated in microwave. Otherwise ,I can't imagine that not crunchy ,dry and rubbery texture of chicken. Manager wasn't explain what happened,just silently take of the bill one entree. I guess this is not a first or last time things are going this way here. We are not planning on going back anytime. read more

I was completely underwhelmed by a recent birthday dinner here with friends. Honestly, underwhelmed is being generous-I was pretty disappointed! The service was OK, but our food took forever (over half an hour) to arrive and when it did, most of it was luke warm or actually cold. I ordered the steak frites, which came with two sides, only to discover upon receiving my bill, an upcharge for my second side, which was not on the menu. I didn't want to make a thing of it because I was celebrating a friend's birthday but was pretty annoyed. The steak was cold, overcooked and extremely chewy and fatty. The only good thing about the meal was my strawberry cocktail, but even that, at $13, was a bit of a disappointment. Save yourself some money and frustration and go somewhere, anywhere else for dinner! read more

The most fantastic meal in town !The chicken pot pie is amazing and the burger was so good my husband had it twice in one week. Our server, Everlice was the best!! We highly recommend this place. Ask for Everlice ; you won't be disappointed! read more

Founding Farmers came highly recommended by a friend and now I know why! The food and service were amazing. We had a reservation (recommended), were promptly sat, and the waiter shared the specials and took our drink orders. Upon bringing the drinks back we placed our food order and it was out within 10 minutes. Everything was piping hot and tasted great! The only criticism I have is that the biscuit was a bit hard on the top for my liking, but I think that's personal preference. *Pro tip* if you get the biscuit, you MUST ask for their homemade salted butter! read more

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Ricardo was the most beautiful incredible server. He recommended what was most popular on the menu and waited our huge party with excellence. Give him a raise! The wings and salmon were incredible and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe that Ricardo set was 10/10. Great ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Loved this restaurant! The food was so fresh and delicious! We had the veggie scramble with fresh biscuits and fruit. Our server, Enrique, was the best! Thanks so much! read more

First meal in DC did not disappoint! The waiter was so kind and recommended several different things to us. I got the chicken and waffles and it was HUGE, enough to take home. The atmosphere inside is really cute- busy, but the service was still top-notch. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Breakfast Chicken & Waffles - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hakeem served us, he is very kind, we're new here from china, not used to the western food menu, he very nice explained the menu to us and recommended us some food. So many people here, a little bit noise. read more

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Ty was an amazing server and made sure my needs were met. He also made recommendations that were on point. Loved my painkiller ;)

Have been here several times and the food is always consistent. They have the best grits in town! Can't go wrong with their pancakes or waffles. read more

Absolutely loved our service. Everyone is so nice and quick service. Ekundayo was extremely knowledgeable and again quick service. The food was amazing that we came back twice. read more

Yummy food, a great ambience, and good service. The spot is constantly bustling and for good reason. They have an expensive menu, guaranteed to find some thing for everyone. I ordered the French toast with vanilla and unfortunately, my French toast came out without the filling. When I asked about it, they brought me, an additional slice so I could try it but then charged me for the full amount which was a little bit weird. Hashbrowns were a little bit bland, but the savory dishes looked yummy as well. read more

Founding Farmers DC - Vanilla Cream Filled French toast - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My family and I go to Washington DC at least twice a year. The second night we were there we found this amazing place. Our server, Byron aka "Lord Byron" was amazing! Everything he suggested was on point! It was so good the first night for dinner that we went back another day for lunch and then our last day in DC we went for breakfast. I highly recommend this place whenever you visit our Nation's Capital. They have multiple locations, but we ate at the one on Pennsylvania Avenue. read more

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The service was great! I landed on the crab cake Benedict and it did not disappoint. The mimosas were delicious as well. My friend enjoyed the omelette scramble like dish got as well. This was place was not as packed most likely because it was a Friday morning. I would definitely return, their french toast was interesting. I'm not a big fried food fan and neither is my friend. She was surprised how light tasting they were so was I . read more

Founding Farmers DC - Crab cake eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia