About Founders Cafe
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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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 …
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 …
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!