Founders Cafe is a casual, cozy, historic, and trendy gathering place at 13 S Fitzhugh St in Rochester, NY. Modestly appointed and welcoming, the cafe brings together light American bites, thoughtfully prepared foods, comfort food, small plates, organic dishes, vegan options, and quick bites.
Whether you are starting the day with breakfast, stopping in for lunch, enjoying dinner, or treating yourself to dessert, Founders Cafe offers a comfortable setting for dining, coffee, conversation, and relaxation. It is also known for catering and provides seating for a range of occasions, from solo dining to shared meals.
Coffee lovers can enjoy great coffee, espresso drinks, cocktails, and a great tea selection, while the cafe’s patio and outdoor seating offer another way to enjoy your visit. Live performances and local specialties add to the experience, giving customers more reasons to return.
With Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi available, Founders Cafe is also a convenient choice for working on a laptop, meeting casually, or taking a break in a comfortable environment.
Founders Cafe makes ordering and dining flexible with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, kerbside pickup, outdoor seating, and on-site services. Reservations are accepted, and payment options include cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park, along with an assistive hearing loop.
Gender-neutral toilets and restroom facilities are also available. Rated 4.70 out of 5 based on 518 reviews, Founders Cafe offers a highly regarded destination for coffee, meals, local specialties, and relaxed hospitality. For more information, call +1 585-770-1721.
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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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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine sprinkled with Celery Salt on a Buttered Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.
Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar
Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, and Melted Cheddar on Toasted Sourdough with our Housemade Ranch Dressing
Sautéed shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and Chipotle Bacon Aioli on a toasted hoagie roll. (Served in record time!)
Herb Roasted Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone, and Pesto on a Toasted Panini Roll.
Hear from our valued guests
I got the chicken salad club this morning and it was absolutely amazing! Best “cold” sandwich i’ve probably ever had. I had an amaretto iced latte and it was perfect! i love the variety of flavors they have for coffees especially because …
Response from the owner 10 months ago So great to get your terrific feedback, Kirsten! Please come back soon!
Quiet, clean and welcoming. Love that they had AC on this 95° day, that was a relief. I ordered a large mango smoothie and a buffalo chicken wrap. The mango smoothie was PERRRRFECT!! Hit every hot spot on this hot day. Only issue is that …
Response from the owner 2 months ago Thanks so very much Nikole. So glad you loved the smoothie ( and the temperature!)
I had some time in between meetings and decided to venture to founders cafe. I got a homemade pineapple smoothie and a blueberry muffin. It was delicious and the staff is wonderful. I love eating local- kudos to the owners!
Response from the owner a month ago Thanks so much, Sheila for the kind words. So glad you loved the food and the staff!
Common questions about Founders Cafe
Founders Cafe is located at 13 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States.
You can reach Founders Cafe by calling +1 585-770-1721.
Founders Cafe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 518 customer reviews.
Founders Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Founders Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Founders Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Founders Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Live performances, Serves local specialty.
Founders Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Founders Cafe features the following offerings: Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Organic dishes, Prepared foods, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Founders Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
Founders Cafe features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Founders Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Founders Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
Founders Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Founders Cafe features the following payments: Cheques, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Founders Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Founders Cafe features the following parking: Paid street parking.
Founders Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed.
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