Discover Founding Farmers DC, a standout Restaurants in Washington, DC, known for its welcoming atmosphere and memorable dining experience. With a 4.50-star rating from 22778 reviews, guests appreciate our great service and quality and accessible facilities for a visit that feels easy, enjoyable, and distinctly Australian.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Scratch-made buttermilk biscuits served with butter and seasonal house jam.
Classic New Orleans style fried dough, topped with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with raspberry, chocolate & caramel sauces on the side.
House-ground peanut butter, our homemade marshmallow fluff, banana slices, chocolate chips, and honey-roasted peanuts.
Our scratch-made muffin made with Maine wild blueberries from family-owned and operated Merrill Blueberry Farms. Topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel.
Our scratch-made muffins made with Maine wild blueberries from family-owned and operated Merrill Blueberry Farms. Topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel.
Our scratch-made muffins made with Maine wild blueberries from family-owned and operated Merrill Blueberry Farms. Topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel.
Chia seed pudding made with coconut milk and topped with apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, crunchy granola, peanut butter, and Beyla honey.
Hot steel-cut oatmeal served with vanilla cream and brown sugar. Sourced directly from our partners, the Sumption family of Anthem Oats, who have been farming oats sustainably for five generations in South Dakota.
Classic Greek yogurt topped with strawberries and homemade granola for an added crunch. Please note: Our granola contains almonds.
House-made English muffin topped with lump crab cakes, and soft poached eggs. Ladled with hollandaise sauce and garnished with farmers herbs.
House-made English muffin topped with our spinach artichoke dip and soft poached eggs. Ladled with hollandaise sauce and garnished with farmers herbs.
House-made English muffin topped with a generous portion of thinly shaved ham and soft poached eggs. Ladled with hollandaise sauce and garnished with farmers herbs.
Chicken breast with white gravy, eggs your way, and a waffle with butter and our Farmers upstate NY Grade A maple syrup.
Three flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, cotija cheese, cilantro, onion, Bucky’s hot sauce, served with hash browns & farmers salsa.
Two eggs, your choice of meat, side, and scratch-made bread.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks topped with slices of bananas in a house-made bananas foster sauce and finished with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks topped with a wild Maine blueberry compote and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks, topped with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks topped with fresh strawberries, our house-made strawberry sauce & a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with whipped cream and maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks filled with homemade vanilla cream. Topped with slices of bananas in a house-made bananas foster sauce and finished with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks filled with house-made vanilla cream. Topped with a wild Maine blueberry compote and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks filled with homemade vanilla cream. Topped with fresh strawberries, house-made strawberry sauce & a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Served with whipped cream and maple syrup on the side.
Three house-made brioche French toast sticks filled with homemade vanilla cream. Topped with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup on the side.
Shingled stack of 4 house-made buttermilk pancakes topped with powdered sugar. Served with a side of sliced bananas in a bananas foster sauce, whipped butter, and maple syrup.
Shingled stack of four house-made buttermilk pancakes, topped with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and Farmers upstate NY Grade A maple syrup on the side.
Shingled stack of four house-made wild Maine blueberry buttermilk pancakes topped with powdered sugar. Served with blueberry compote, whipped butter, and maple syrup on the side.
Shingled stack of four house-made buttermilk chocolate chip pancakes, topped with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and maple syrup on the side.
Classic Belgium waffle topped with powdered sugar. Served with a side of sliced bananas in our bananas foster sauce, whipped butter, and maple syrup.
Classic Belgium waffle topped with powdered sugar. Served with wild Maine blueberry compote, whipped butter, and maple syrup on the side.
Classic Belgium waffle topped with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and maple syrup on the side.
Classic Belgium waffle topped with powdered sugar. Served with fresh strawberries in our house-made strawberry sauce, whipped cream, whipped butter, and maple syrup on the side.
Scrambled eggs with chicken apple sausage, ground beef, hash browns, and spinach. Served with your choice of one side and freshly baked bread.
A classic. Served with your choice of one side and freshly baked bread.
Egg white scramble made fresh with carrot, broccoli, bell pepper, spinach, onion, and squash. Served with your choice of one side and freshly baked bread.
Scrambled eggs, chilies, salsa, onions, a mixture of cheeses including cheddar, asiago, and cotija, corn tortilla strips, and cilantro. Served with your choice of one side and freshly baked bread.
Served with your choice of one side and freshly baked bread.
A traditional breakfast hash made with beef pastrami, bell pepper, and onion topped with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and dollops of creole mustard. Served with your choice of freshly baked bread.
A savory breakfast hash made with goat cheese, beets, bell pepper, and onion topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. Served with your choice of freshly baked bread.
2 slices of our applewood smoked bacon.
A single slice of our toasted scratch-made bread, your choice.
A single link of our chicken apple sausage.
A single link of our maple pork sausage.
Our crispy, flavorful, handmade falafel patty
Hear from our valued guests
Jose was THE BEST server ever. He was so attentive and always anticipated my questions. So good I tipped him 25%. We had the beignets so light and delicious. MUST GET. The brioche French toast also was a hit and reminded me of HK french toast. I also had the steak and eggs and my wife had the goat cheese Benedict. Everything was just so delicious and fresh. The atmosphere also was so lively but not too loud either. No wonder why it's one of, if not, the best brunch place in DC.
Founding Farmers was amazing. We came with a large groups of students (40) and they accommodated all of us. The servers were fun and helpful. Nicolas was the best! He made sure we knew exactly what we were ordering, gave us recommendations and promised us it would be worth it if we saved room for desserts. It was. All the desserts are homemade in house and everything we had was most delicious. Omg. Bacon lollies. Thanks Nicolas and Adrian. 11/10 would return nightly if I could.
Excellent food and service. I had the shrimp and crab risotto and my partner had the New York strip. Anna was our server, and she was so attentive, energetic, and courteous throughout. She gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu! The food came out quickly, Anna made sure we had everything we needed—overall exceptional food and service. I highly recommend both of the dishes we got!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Founding Farmers DC Thanks. Emerson M for taking care of us today. I am really appreciated 👍👍 I had a great dining experience at Founding Farmers DC. The restaurant is well known for its farm-to-table concept, and you can really taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I ordered the Uncle Buck’s Beignet French Toast and the Eggs Benedict with Crab Cake, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The French toast was rich, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, while the crab cake Benedict was generous in portion and full of real crab meat. The poached eggs and hollandaise sauce were done just right. The atmosphere was warm and lively, making it a great spot for brunch or a relaxed meal. Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our visit. Overall, this is a fantastic place to eat in Washington, D.C., and I would definitely come back again.
What an amazing brunch we had here! Totally delightful Our server Christina (or Christie plz forgive if I messed up your name) was fantastic! She was so polite and kind! We absolutely loved the food and the vibe I would recommend having a reservation as the restaurant was jam packed! We had the chia bowl and the avocado sandwich The were delicious! Would defo go again! 🌸😇
Founding Farmers is a top-tier recommendation for a reason! It was my first lunch in DC, and the experience was fantastic. Must-Order: The Brie Apple Farm Bread (shared by three of us) is a sweet and savory masterpiece with a perfect crunch. Our Mains: You can't go wrong with Bucky’s Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich, Meatloaf, or the Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles. Pro Tip: Check out their incredibly detailed menu book and stop by the gift shop before you leave! Drink: The Strawberry Margarita is zesty, fresh, and packs a punch. Excellent service and empty plates all around. A Foggy Bottom essential!
Had a lovely meal here with great food and service. Brie Apple Farm Bread with Onion Preserves (9/10) A solid appetizer to start the meal. The sweet onion preserve paired beautifully with the brie and Granny Smith apple. The bread was light and fluffy with a crunchy crust, and the overall balance of flavors was excellent. Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli (8/10) On the sweeter side, but the salty brown butter sage sauce balanced it out really well. The ravioli was cooked perfectly and generously stuffed, making it a very satisfying main. Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream (8.5/10) Really enjoyed this dessert. Great crust-to-filling ratio, with sweet apples balanced by a hint of tartness. The ice cream was rich and creamy and paired perfectly. My only feedback is that I wish the pie had been served a little warmer. Overall, a great spot with a wide variety of options and amazing service. Would definitely return.
Right, let's get one thing straight: finding a decent meal in Foggy Bottom in the middle of the afternoon can be a total minefield. But I stepped into Founding Farmers, and I have to say, there’s some real talent in that kitchen. First off, let’s talk about Evalese. Absolute professional. Her service was sharp, her recommendations were on the money, and she ran that floor like a pro. In a world of lazy service, she’s a breath of fresh air. The Food: We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes. Stunning. They’re served with a green goddess sauce and a house-made goat cheese sauce that is—quite frankly—delightful. The crunch, the acidity, the creaminess? Beautiful. Then came the Cornbread. Look, it’s not going to win a Michelin star. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, but it’s certainly not the worst. It’s well above mediocre—solid, reliable, but could use a bit more "wow." For the mains, we went for the Steak and Chicken Enchiladas and the Ribeye. And let me tell you, they were cooked to perfection. Pink, juicy, seasoned properly—no excuses, just great cooking. The Catch: However, there is a massive "but." The dining room was freezing. I’m sitting there, the customers are shivering, even the servers look like they’re trekking through the Arctic. It’s uncomfortable! You’ve got brilliant food coming out of the kitchen, but you’re serving it in a walk-in fridge. Turn the heat up! You’re a restaurant, not an ice rink! The Verdict: If you can ignore the frostbite, it’s a 9.5 out of 10. The food is top-tier and the service is world-class. Just for heaven's sake, bring a parka.
Such a fantastic farm-to-table experience that we ended up going back twice during our trip to DC! Every single dish we tried was delicious. We started with the tomato soup, deviled eggs, and the fig jam prosciutto bread — all incredible and full of flavor. For our entrées, we had the meatloaf, chicken pot pie, and my personal favorite, the mushroom and sausage gnocchi. Each dish was comforting, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. They also make their own homemade chocolate, which they sell in boxed sets to take home — of course we couldn’t resist bringing some with us. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a memorable, fresh, and flavorful meal in DC!
Went to DC for a business trip with my boyfriend, and this restaurant was recommended to him. I got the spinach mushroom and onion pan scramble and it was very good. Their biscuits are the best I’ve had so far. My boyfriend had the buttermilk Maine blueberry pancakes and he liked them a lot. Enrique was our server and he was very social and helpful. Altogether good experience!
Common questions about Founding Farmers DC
Founding Farmers DC is located at 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW #3607, Washington, DC 20006, United States, Washington, DC, United States.
You can reach Founding Farmers DC by calling +1 202-822-8783.
Founding Farmers DC has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 22778 customer reviews.
Founding Farmers DC features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Founding Farmers DC features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Founding Farmers DC features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Founding Farmers DC features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Founding Farmers DC features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Founding Farmers DC features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Founding Farmers DC features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Founding Farmers DC features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy, Upmarket.
Founding Farmers DC features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Founding Farmers DC features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Founding Farmers DC features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Founding Farmers DC features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Founding Farmers DC features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Founding Farmers DC features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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