Founding Farmers MoCo Reviews

It was a good breakfast. Wish they served the lunch menu with breakfast menu for brunch. It was a good meal. Good service. Biscuits are awesome.

The food was good, but I was sort of expecting it to be better, mainly because everyone talks so great about the place. Customer service was amazing. However the drinks were too overpriced. Overall, I had a great experience.

The green salad was delicious, with chopped apples, cucumbers, feta, asparagus, peas. The green dressing paired well. Perhaps other salad toppings could be added (e.g. roasted slivered almonds, dried cranberries, rosemary-infused dried olives, or turn this into an English mint pea green salad).

Great food, low key fun atmosphere. Great lunch place.

One of the loudest restaurants I have ever visited. The food I can best describe as Cracker Barrel meets Trader Joe's. Very American food, but apparently from local farms. Supposedly many local farms, as it was packed and I bet it always is.

The service leaves a bit to be desired. I really enjoy farm to table cooking and I have been to other Founding Farmers and had amazing food and an amazing experience. However, they have been very understaffed both times I was there in the last week and it to me two hours to grab a bite for dinner. Everyone was very nice but barely came to my table. The first night I ordered a farm bread appetizer and chicken and waffles entree. 30 minutes after I FINISHED my meal the appetizer still hadn't come out and when I asked the waitress to skip it since I was full and no longer interested she was upset and tried to make me take it with me to go. I told her I was out of town and didn't need or want it (as it would be soggy and gross as a day old leftover) and she still said that they had s new line cook and it wasn't her fault. I just looked at her and she agreed to take it off my bill. Service is what is lacking here so if you don't mind being largely ignored, getting the wrong items, and dinner taking two hours, then head here for their amazing food.

My God the shrimp get the shrimp my god
the damn shrimp

Great location with outdoor seating. We were able to being our pup on the patio which was nice. Trust me when I say get the grits! Best part of the meal.

Food is really good and tasty. Had a fantastic brunch here.
Better to get a reservation in advance

Love the brunch offers breakfast and lunch food is great friendly staff.

Great food and great drinks. Homemade sodas and syrups. They really pay attention to detail in everything they do.

So disappointing. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was not crispy like southern fried chicken should be and it was unseasoned (literally there was no seasoning on the chicken, didn't even see pepper!!) and i only got half of a waffle which i think is a rip off for the price ($17). The food had zero taste. The biscuit i got was SUPER hard and stale. I'm angry that I paid money for this meal. The worst dining hall on my campus does better than this. I will never eat here again and i advise you dont even try it because it will most likely be a waste of money. I wouldn't even pay $5 for what i got. terrible quality

Founding Farmers is a great spot. My wife and I love to go hiking at Great Falls Park and then have a meal at this restaurant on the way home. Founding Farmers never disappoints. It's high quality American dishes that tastes more good probably from the fact that we used up a bunch of energy.

They also have a great selection of drinks (they also make their own infused liquor if I'm not mistaken). They also happen to be located in a cute shopping center if you want to walk around afterwards for a date.

Ori was a great server really intelligent young man

Had a great time with friends yesterday. Could actually taste the freshness of everything that we ordered . The tomato soup was the best I had ever tasted. The service was great and the staff was very pleasant. Planning to go back again this week when family is in town this week.

The Honey chicken is excellent. Also recommend the stuffed sweet potato. Yum

Severely over-hyped. Paid an insane amount for a below average brunch. Parking is also somewhat obnoxious.

Bacon lolipops...yum! All of the cakes are huge and delicious!

It s a decent place to check out. Service is good and they make every effort to answer any questions. The food is good and portions are just right. Plenty of parking at this location and seating is plentiful without a long wait. Had the crab cake eggs Benedict and a farmers breakfast. Everything came out as ordered and tasty.

REDEEMED!! I happened to be in the area today 8/29/19 and thought I would try MoCo Founding Farmers again. As always I ordered the house tea first. I later ordered the farmhouse walffles with blueberry compote, black pepper maple bacon and a side of hashbrowns (no eggs! LOL). So my breakfast food arrive in a timely fashion and was tasty. Interesting blend of flavors. My waitress Emily came to check on me and I asked about the tea which had not come. She immediately went to get it. Tea was nice. So I am happy to adjust my rating.

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I had been looking forward to trying Founding Farmers for a while as I heard really good reviews from friends. I ordered eggs over medium, bacon hash browns and biscuit. The eggs were well done and the potatoes cold. I alerted my waitress who had another plate prepared which was dropped off by the Manager. Eggs totally well done. On a bright side the house blend tea was lovely, but that doesn't make a meal. My son's French toast was just okay. Recieved my check for drinks and bacon. I paid for my drinks and the bacon and left. DISAPPOINTED.

Excellent food and service! Our hostess was Lisa and she was exceptionally friendly, helpful and made us feel like we were having lunch at our favorite aunt's home! We came with our sometimes grumpy and picky teenage kids and this was one of those times where everyone enjoyed their meal and had no complaints! That's a BIG Plus in my book!

A MUST DINE landmark restaurant - For a brand new restaurant (last Wednesday?) there were remarkably few problems. At the peak serving time, food took 12-13 minutes to come after ordering, and we were at the bar which meant an expediter brought it. I would have happily sat there all night, though, because they have something NO OTHER RESTAURANT in this area has - a selection of non-alcoholic sodas (jerk-fountain style) made with handmade ingredients like a raspberry-lime rickey, served with bitters over crushed ice. I don't drink alcohol and even the nicest restaurants in the area leave you with a choice of sparkling water or fountain cokes (at best). They also have fresh fruit juices and teas. SOLD. But it gets better.

We had a phenomenal meal. There aren't really any places to get this kind of cuisine - let's call it "comfort food" - wholesome, generous, savory, rewarding, like Addies, but not trying so hard to be overly fancy. A restaurant takes a chance when it puts a lot of chicken dishes on the menu - chicken isn't extraordinary and often tastes like nothing... Not this fried chicken - moist breasts, cooked to somehow bring out the poultry flavor, which made me feel like I really never have had chicken before. (They did the Mildred Pierce thing and added waffles; fun, but I still don't get it...) On the side a "Mac and cheese" - sinful, yet not over-cheesed - and the most satisfying beans and carrots I have ever had anywhere. The veggies were worth the trip by themselves. My wife had the Pot Roast (yes, pot roast). I ate what she couldn't - again, savory, without going overboard.

I only have one stomach to give - we made reservations to bring our friends next Friday. I'm with Mike - my new Go To Spot in Potomac. Can't wait to try the breakfast...

As a result of curbside pickup I give MFF 3 stars. The employees don't yet have the concept down. I originally place 1 order for pick up, which morphed into 3 orders for the same meal. Couldn't seem to get it right in addition to neglecting to provide utensils and napkins. Secondly, the food was just OK.
Signed,
Still waiting on order at 5:55, that was scheduled for 5:00.

P.S.
:-( not happy, 3rd ordered is still incorrect.

Great food and service, our waitress was really nice and service was fast

Nice farm-to-table restaurant with lots of options.

I enjoyed my meal. Ribeye cooked properly, interesting veggie mix on the side, crab cake was just right. The fresh-made ginger soda was not as spicy as I had hoped but still good.

Love this place. So many of its dishes are amazing. Probably some of the best french toast I've had. Also their sausage and mushroom gnocchi is to die for.

What a great breakfast! Smoked salmon eggs Benedict cooked perfectly with hot coffee and hash browns....

Friday night dinner in the patio area was amazing. Be sure to try the sweet (agave) tea.

Great location and there is a lot of nearby parking. A welcoming greeting by reception, and even though they were busy, my group and I were seated quickly. Our waitress; Sydney, was very friendly, made us feel welcome, she was polite, attentive, professional. I must add, that I did see the other waiting staff at work, and everyone was on the ball, making sure their guests were having a good time.The food was hearty portions and Delicious! Very flavorful. The deserts are just as hearty, and even more delicious! My group and I had a great experience.

Good food, slow service. Took 20min for a cup of hot tea. Beautiful interior.

Great food, high quality, it is not easy to prepare a espagueti squash as tasty as a pasta dish but this place does.

The food was fresh, our server Mari (I think) was very on point and gave us amazing service. I got the goat cheese ravioli and chicken and it was awesome! Drinks took a little long to come out but they were well worth it once here. Definitely coming back.

Service could have been better. The food was superb!!

I didn't expect much from their food, but I was pleasantly surprised. I am picky in food, thank you, you made me happy.

Good meal, good service. This place is really popular and it seems justified

I had an unfortunate situation the other night with some under cooked food. After corresponding with Ali V and speaking with the General Manager Erich I have to say this is a well run restaurant that truly cares about it customers and the food they serve. I would recommend FF.

Good food, great atmosphere, wonderful people. So patient, always trying to make things better for you, the customer.

Very Fresh and Delicious food. Excellent customer service!

In my opinion the best place to eat in the morning in all of Montgomery County.
Great, superb and 5 star customer service given to all patrons.
Excellent selection of coffee, food and beverages. I'm serious, if you haven't visited this place YOU NEED TO!!!

Physical distance was well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Meal was absolutely delicious. I would go again

Their bourbon french toast is to die for. It's so so delicious. I will definitely go back!

Great food even better atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants.

I literally loved this place everything is so fresh and home made I ve visited twice now it s not a quiet restaurant so feel free to take your kiddos my only negative was there is no changing table

They finally have the impossible burger. Making it a great option if you are vegan or plant-based.

Love this place. I ate the same meal twice... in one night!

This particular location is so amazing! I love the staff and their amazing customer service. I love the delicious food and love how my food arrives at hot temps even through delivery services. Such a great place to eat from! Thank you all for being amazing!

I want to like this place. It looks good, and judging by the crowds, seems quite popular. I just keep having experiences with either food or service that leaves me shaking my head. Service: Something got mixed up with our order, and my child's expedited order came out clearly wrong and had to be sent back. Also, our appetizer got lost (two different stories from two different people on why that happened). The manager attempted to make things right by stopping by the table and telling us that my child's item and the appetizer would be comped for the inconvenience; however, no one told the waiter that, and those items were on the bill. When we mentioned what the manager said, the waiter still couldn't match the comps stated by the manager. I gave up Food: I ordered the southern fried chicken. One piece was mostly dry with only a hint of flavor. The second piece was salty like brine. The wings are great, and so is the cornbread. They just don't seem to be consistent with entrees. I had a similar experience with shrimp and grits on.a previous visit I guess I keep coming back because I think the last experience was just an exception.

Food quality/taste: Great.
Attention to detail/service: Potentially lacking
Value for the money: Questionable.

Further detail:
I ordered a soup and salad (with an expensive item; a piece of salmon). I got a cup of fairly good tomato soup, and a really good but teeny salad - the salmon was very tasty too. But for a really small side salad and a cup of soup I paid 30 bucks (lets not even talk about Uber's fees)... the piece of bread that was supposed to come with my soup wasn't there, and the utensils that I requested to come with my meal also weren't there - and they weren't last time I ordered from FF, so I begin to think this is a trend.

I don't typically whine about prices around here... but when I don't get what I asked for, or what is advertised to come with... repeatedly... I start getting tempted to complain about how much I'm getting for my money, and how much the folks here care about their customers (and I have a hard time believing they don't).

Food good. But the service was terrible. Waiter was a morin.

Food was good. Wine was expensive, $18 for a glass of house chardonnay. The chocolate mousse was giant. So much mousse!

Organic and orgasmic! Refreshing, flavorful, clean eating with good service .

Thoroughly disappointing on a number of levels. We went for a bridal lunch between boutiques to pick out a friends wedding dress and several things happened to really bring down the whole experience.

1. Our party had two people who have had recent surgeries and were on either crutches or using a cane. Our table was clearly ready, but because we were early they wouldn t seat us.

2. When one of our party asked about Celiac friendly menu items (she has an extreme case of the auto-immune disease) the manager came over to tell her that EVERY food station was incapable of being celiac friendly bc it s hard to clean them. She was unable to order a single menu item and had to leave to drive back to Richmond without eating.

3. One of our party ordered the chicken pot pie - which looked amazing at first, and probably would have been, except for the fact that it was 70% filled with giant pieces of onion (see photo).

Half of our party has worked in the industry and is usually pretty understanding, but this was just ridiculous. To make it worse, our drinks too forever and took multiple requests to get the full drink order brought over.

Will definitely not be recommending.

A bit out of the way, but worth finding it. Menu and presentation are delightfully unusual. There was a distinct difference in the quality and freshness of the food and how it was prepared. Although not inexpensive, definitely worth the dollars. Servers and staff were up to the task. Everyone was competent and busy making things operate as they should, yet took the time to chat with diners, and ensure that they were enjoying their food.

Great atmosphere. Great food. Brunch is definitely the time to be at this place.

Sad but this place is starting to lose its touch. Had breakfast here recently and didn't think anything really stood out. My friend had a omelet that seemed more like stir fry than anything else. My eggs were fine, but the pork sausage was just okay, the biscuit was dry, and the grits were terrible. Definitely not worth it. Still sticking to three stars because my most recent dinner here was delicious. Love their burgers and bacon. Hopefully those haven't changed as much.

Great brunch. We were dining inside after almost a year. Lexi was quite patient with us trying this new idea of eating at a restaurant.

She was very helpful and gave excellent advice on the drinks. Beignets were amazing.

Great restaurant, there is something on the menu for everybody. Good place for dinner with the family or to go out with that special somebody for a date.

Some of the food was uneven -- the ravioli were on the bland and dry side. But the Clementine cocktail I had was amazing! And the Deviled Eggs with seafood were awesome.

The food is here is good and always fresh however the service is never great. We have been 4-5 times and only once did we have good service. Other experiences the orders are consistently wrong and we have to find our server.

Wife went here without me, and couldn't get a waiter. Ended up having the manager wait on her and her friend after they went to the hostess stand. Manager supposedly was awesome. Gave her a Gift Certificate to "Give them another chance."

Today was the 3 of us. Brunch menu didn't interest me much. Went with stake and eggs. Tried the corpse reviver for a drink.

Staff was on top of everything. Very friendly and attentive.

Drink took way to long and wasn't something I would get again. Home made soda was not a hit with my kid.

My steak was cooked about perfect. Saddly, I didn't care for what ever they added to it. Ryan didn't like his pancakes and is already eating something else at home. None of us understood the appeal of the beignets.

Will give it another shot. Not at brunch.

The food is fantastic; they have fancied up classic American comfort food and it is delicious! The service was good and the drinks were strong. I will be going back!

Had beautiful lunch on the patio in the sunshine. I had fish and chips and my wife had the catfish. Both were wonderful!

Whether one goes for dinner or a breakfast, food and service are always good.

I didn't like the stake I expect to get a good one for 30 dollars

Love going here! No better example of a well oiled machine. The food is amazing and the service has always been exceptional!
The beignets are a must try!

We have been to this location probably a dozen times now and are never disappointed. Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the apple pie, which is the best I have ever had.

Great takeout, great COVID policies, offers easy curbside pickup.

Good food. Service is pretty good as well. Not overly expensive and in a relatively quiet location

One would think that an establishment that boasts high quality food selections (with prices to match) would also have high quality service. My first meal at this restaurant was very disappointing. If you ask for water, you must specify iced water else they will bring a tiny cup of room temperature water. My order was incorrect. The replacement order took so long that I had to get it to-go so that I could return to work by the end of my hour lunch break. I was not offered any compensation for the inconvenience. If you want a high price meal with bad service this is the place for you

I always come here for the skillet cornbread, amazing spicy corn crab dip and farmhouse platter it's amazing!!!

Food and drinks were delicious. Too small of a space for the business they can do since the food is suberb.

Tried to call in a order at 915pm on a Wednesday and was on hold over 10 min before the 1st person picked up . I wish I can give less than one star. I do not recommend!!