Founding Farmers & Distillers

What a great experience! This definitely can be very fancy date night spot! Not overly priced but great food made to order from scratch. The service from our waitress Victoria was absolutely phenomenal. She was able to recommend great meals and even wine. Everything was so delicious! The mac and cheese was really good and you could taste the 7 cheeses. The pot roast was tender and the chicken pot pie was absolute delight for a cold evening!

What a great experience! This definitely can be very fancy date night spot! Not overly priced but great food made to order from scratch. The service from our waitress Victoria was absolutely phenomenal. She was able to recommend great meals and even wine. Everything was so delicious! The mac and cheese was really good and you could taste the 7 cheeses. The pot roast was tender and the chicken pot pie was absolute delight for a cold evening!

When we first walked in, the atmosphere felt a bit different—everyone seemed to be looking at us, likely because it was around 9:30 PM, and they were closing closer to 11 or 12. Still, we opted to sit at the bar, where we were greeted by Kevin, who was incredibly welcoming. He truly elevated the experience, making us feel at ease and even sharing some background on the bourbon they distill in-house. The food was excellent. We really enjoyed the chicken and waffles, a fan favorite, as well as the chicken Cobb salad. While we didn’t get dessert, we had a great time overall. Since it was our first time hanging out in downtown Washington, DC, the experience was even more special. I’d highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great place to stop by.

When we first walked in, the atmosphere felt a bit different—everyone seemed to be looking at us, likely because it was around 9:30 PM, and they were closing closer to 11 or 12. Still, we opted to sit at the bar, where we were greeted by Kevin, who was incredibly welcoming. He truly elevated the experience, making us feel at ease and even sharing some background on the bourbon they distill in-house. The food was excellent. We really enjoyed the chicken and waffles, a fan favorite, as well as the chicken Cobb salad. While we didn’t get dessert, we had a great time overall. Since it was our first time hanging out in downtown Washington, DC, the experience was even more special. I’d highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great place to stop by.

This was my first time at this location, and I have dined at Tyson Corner and Foggy bottom. Each location is unique, but all offers good eats. We had a 9am Brunch reservation, no waiting or lines. I highly recommend making a reservation it'll save time getting a seat, but walk-ins are welcome. This  location is spacious, clean, and opened, the staff is very courteous and helpful and our waitress was very warm and attentive. The food options were spot on, and my family and I enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. Overall, dining at this restaurant was delightful from the moment we walked in. I definitely recommend this founding Farmers location.

This was my first time at this location, and I have dined at Tyson Corner and Foggy bottom. Each location is unique, but all offers good eats. We had a 9am Brunch reservation, no waiting or lines. I highly recommend making a reservation it'll save time getting a seat, but walk-ins are welcome. This  location is spacious, clean, and opened, the staff is very courteous and helpful and our waitress was very warm and attentive. The food options were spot on, and my family and I enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. Overall, dining at this restaurant was delightful from the moment we walked in. I definitely recommend this founding Farmers location.

I love the concept of this farm to table establishment where every item can be traced back to its supplier, the chain has a large farm workers union share hold, and nearly everything comes from a 70 mile radius of where it’s served. There really should be more places like this! The food is as fresh as can be, proteins were so tender and cooked to perfection and the greens were some of the best I’ve had. Their flavors are on the lighter side, not too salty or saucy, it feels like they really want you to enjoy the natural flavors of the raw/natural ingredients. Highly recommend their salads and anything with seafood! Their skillet cornbread and crab dip were so good! There is a huge variety to choose from, it’s a bit overwhelming. Also a huge drinks and dessert menu as well! This place is great for huge outings and the space is huge! A great option for a big gathering if you don’t mind noise.

I love the concept of this farm to table establishment where every item can be traced back to its supplier, the chain has a large farm workers union share hold, and nearly everything comes from a 70 mile radius of where it’s served. There really should be more places like this! The food is as fresh as can be, proteins were so tender and cooked to perfection and the greens were some of the best I’ve had. Their flavors are on the lighter side, not too salty or saucy, it feels like they really want you to enjoy the natural flavors of the raw/natural ingredients. Highly recommend their salads and anything with seafood! Their skillet cornbread and crab dip were so good! There is a huge variety to choose from, it’s a bit overwhelming. Also a huge drinks and dessert menu as well! This place is great for huge outings and the space is huge! A great option for a big gathering if you don’t mind noise.

I had a delightful time celebrating my Mommy's birthday and we had a brunch celebration 🎊🎉 - thank you Auntie for treating 😭😭🥹🥹!! I had my fill with 3 plates: a mix of seafood and eggs/cube toast, nachos, and salad. It'll be hard to label them since I put an assortment of things on my plate 😅. I WILL absolutely go again. Good memories overall and a very stuffed stomach ✅. The only con? I wish most of the seafood options weren't behind the paywall. As these aren't offered as a part of the other brunch meals options like the desserts, breakfast foods, and salmon bites for example.

I had a delightful time celebrating my Mommy's birthday and we had a brunch celebration 🎊🎉 - thank you Auntie for treating 😭😭🥹🥹!! I had my fill with 3 plates: a mix of seafood and eggs/cube toast, nachos, and salad. It'll be hard to label them since I put an assortment of things on my plate 😅. I WILL absolutely go again. Good memories overall and a very stuffed stomach ✅. The only con? I wish most of the seafood options weren't behind the paywall. As these aren't offered as a part of the other brunch meals options like the desserts, breakfast foods, and salmon bites for example.

We were in town for the caps game and stopped here our first night. Service from Christian was great and the avocado burger was amazing, the onion rings were next level!! We loved it so much we came back our second night. Service from Dee was great. We had the crab and artichoke dip, chicken and waffles, and steak frites. All of the food was incredible quality. The portions were perfect and the overall value was great. The ginger scratch soda was also phenomenal. It’s amazing they make everything from scratch! We will be back when we return to Washington, without a doubt.

We were in town for the caps game and stopped here our first night. Service from Christian was great and the avocado burger was amazing, the onion rings were next level!! We loved it so much we came back our second night. Service from Dee was great. We had the crab and artichoke dip, chicken and waffles, and steak frites. All of the food was incredible quality. The portions were perfect and the overall value was great. The ginger scratch soda was also phenomenal. It’s amazing they make everything from scratch! We will be back when we return to Washington, without a doubt.

Everything was phenomenal. My veggie patty was nothing like I’ve had and I’m still thinking about it! I don’t usually like grits but my cheesy grits was amazing. Quality flavor for all dishes down to the sauces. Keep in mind of the wait - unsure if you can call ahead and make a reservation. If so, I recommend that. We went at 11am on a Sunday and had a ~20 minute wait to be seated.

Everything was phenomenal. My veggie patty was nothing like I’ve had and I’m still thinking about it! I don’t usually like grits but my cheesy grits was amazing. Quality flavor for all dishes down to the sauces. Keep in mind of the wait - unsure if you can call ahead and make a reservation. If so, I recommend that. We went at 11am on a Sunday and had a ~20 minute wait to be seated.

The food here is delicious! The blending of Asian, modern American and colonial is truly fascinating. Plus... there's donuts! We've been here several times for special occasions or just for fun. We've even come for Thanksgiving once. Not to be missed!

The food here is delicious! The blending of Asian, modern American and colonial is truly fascinating. Plus... there's donuts! We've been here several times for special occasions or just for fun. We've even come for Thanksgiving once. Not to be missed!