Founding Farmers

Founding Farmers Founding Farmers DC, our award-winning flagship restaurant, opened in 2008 just three blocks from the White House. As a restauran
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Open 365 days a year, we craft dishes and drinks from scratch, using high-quality ingredients from farmers we know and trust. As a restaurant majority-owned by American family farmers, including over 50,000 from the North Dakota Farmers Union, our philosophy is simple: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, or our a

la carte weekend brunch. Our LEED Gold Certified space features unique seating options, including communal dining tables and silo-shaped booths, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and community. Enjoy our spacious outdoor patio equipped with umbrellas and heaters.

Game day calls for good food...and a little something extra. ⚽ On World Cup game days, use code WORLDCUP when ordering o...
06/14/2026

Game day calls for good food...and a little something extra. ⚽

On World Cup game days, use code WORLDCUP when ordering online to go and get a free starter (up to $15.99) when your cart includes a starter and totals $35 or more. Sliders, wings, and more are all scratch-made and ready when you are.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xnm9w4

Hot out there? 🥵 We've got shade, a breeze, and a few cold handcrafted cocktails and zero-proof sips with your name on i...
06/13/2026

Hot out there? 🥵 We've got shade, a breeze, and a few cold handcrafted cocktails and zero-proof sips with your name on it.

Pull up a chair on our patio and let the summer heat become someone else's problem. Scratch-made food, fresh air, and good vibes — find us outside this weekend. 🍹

06/12/2026

Have you had the chance to try our new Founding Farmers BBQ menu?

Think smoky, tender, sauced just right - the sort of BBQ that takes its time because it has to. Now available for dinner at Founding Farmers Alexandria and Founding Farmers & Distillers, dine in or To Go.

Come hungry. We mean it.

06/11/2026

This is the last weekend to catch our spring cocktail menu at Founding Farmers, and trust us, you don't want to let these go without one final round.

🌸 Cherry Blossom — gin, jasmine, almond, fresh lemon
🍑 Apricots & Agave — bright, citrusy, and made for warm evenings
🍓 Strawberry Rhubarb Smash — bourbon, fresh strawberry, mint, rhubarb bitters
🥒 Cucumber Vesper — cool, garden-fresh, sophisticated
🌿 Basil Belle — rum, vodka, lemongrass, fresh basil, lime

Every cocktail is crafted with our very own Founding Spirits. Available at all locations across DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and King of Prussia, PA.

Reserve your table for this weekend: https://bit.ly/38VHKAJ

06/10/2026

DMV FOODIES, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GRAB YOUR BBQ CREW. 🔥🍖

If you’re looking for your next food stop, the new BBQ menu at Founding Farmers & Distillers in DC and Founding Farmers in Alexandria deserves a spot on your list.
Here’s what we’re ordering:

🔥 Smoked Wings — no dipping sauce needed, just a squeeze of fresh lime.
🥩 Brisket — smoky, tender, and packed with that bark BBQ lovers look for.
🍖 Sweet Heat Ribs — sticky, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone good.
🐖 Pulled Pork + Carolina Gold Sauce — the sleeper hit of the menu.
🦃 Carved Turkey — juicy, flavorful, and absolutely perfect with the cornbread.
🌭 Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage — don’t leave without trying it.
🍹 Handcrafted Cocktails —because great BBQ deserves a great drink.

Whether it’s date night, family dinner, or you’re just craving some serious barbecue, this one is worth checking out.

⬇️ If you could only order ONE item from this lineup, what are you choosing?

Save this for later, send it to your BBQ crew, and let them know Bobby sent you follow for more foodie finds, things to do, travel, and lifestyle recs ✨

This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of a meal worth remembering. 🥩🔥 From slow-smoked BBQ ribs and pulled pork (Founding...
06/10/2026

This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of a meal worth remembering. 🥩🔥

From slow-smoked BBQ ribs and pulled pork (Founding Farmers Alexandria and Founding Farmers & Distillers locations only) to a perfectly cooked steak or our guest-favorite brunch, we've got something for every kind of dad - including spirits and gift cards!

Reserve your table for Father's Day weekend and make it a celebration he'll actually love. 🍽️

A great day begins with a delicious and healthy breakfast. 🍽️Some of our favorites include... ✨ Greek Yogurt, Berries &...
06/09/2026

A great day begins with a delicious and healthy breakfast. 🍽️

Some of our favorites include...

✨ Greek Yogurt, Berries & Granola — Classic, creamy Greek yogurt topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and our homemade granola for that perfect crunch.

🥥 Coconut Chia Bowl — Chia seed pudding made with coconut milk and loaded with apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, almonds, granola, peanut butter, and honey sourced from Beyla Honey in North Dakota.

🥚 Roasted Vegetable & Cheese Pan Scramble — A fresh egg white scramble packed with carrot, broccoli, bell pepper, spinach, onion, and squash. Served with a side of your choice and freshly baked bread.

Nourishing, delicious, and made with care. Come in and treat yourself to a morning worth savoring. 🌱

Not all BBQ is made the same. Ours is scratch-made and the kind worth ordering for a crowd.BBQ Family Meals To Go, avail...
06/05/2026

Not all BBQ is made the same. Ours is scratch-made and the kind worth ordering for a crowd.

BBQ Family Meals To Go, available any night for dinner:
🔥 Lil' Smoke - feeds up to 4 - $120
🔥 Big Smoke - feeds up to 6 - $180

Whether it's Friday with the neighbors or a weeknight that deserves more than average takeout, these are made for that.

Available at Founding Farmers Alexandria and Founding Farmers & Distillers.

Patio season is in full swing. ☀️Come soak up the season with scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails, and all the warm...
06/02/2026

Patio season is in full swing. ☀️

Come soak up the season with scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails, and all the warm-weather vibes you’ve been waiting for.

Find your spot outside at any of our DMV locations. 🍹

Patio season is in full swing. ☀️Come soak up the season with scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails, and all the warm...
06/02/2026

Patio season is in full swing. ☀️

Come soak up the season with scratch-made food, handcrafted cocktails, and all the warm-weather vibes you've been waiting for.

Find your spot outside at any of our DMV locations. 🍹

Address

1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Randle Heights, DC
20006

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+12028228783

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