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Founders Cafe

4.8
  • Restaurants
  • Rochester, NY

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Founders Cafe offers freshly made sandwiches, panini and salads, and home style soups made from locally grown and sourced ingredients. We serve locally roasted espresso coffees and an outstanding house blend drip coffee. We also serveseveral modes of pourover coffee. Founders Cafe is located downtown, in the government center and within walking distance of the Convention Center. 

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13 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY, 14614, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SunClosed
4.8478 reviews
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Megan MacAnn 
3 months ago

YUMMMMY!! WOW!!! Every time I have ever been here customer service, atmosphere, food, amazing!! What a great little spot to have found in downtown Rochester super convenient for taking a walk to get lunch if you work downtown or if you happen to be downtown you should definitely come to Founders cafe!! I have been here several times and I've tried many different things and I will continue to come back here absolutely... I look forward to coming here!! Such cute little signs they give you if you're sitting there at the table ... read more

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Erin C 
a month ago

I’ve never seen people work so hard! This place is like a well oiled machine. And they’re nice too! Came here for lunch just now and I’m so impressed. Ordered this weeks special, the lobster roll. And an iced oat milk latte. Both were delicious. The lobster roll was amazing. I can’t even explain how good it was. As I was waiting for my food the paninis they were bringing out looked really good and the salad too. Chicken looked high quality on the salad. Highly recommend this place! 

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Kate Weidman 
4 months ago

The food and staff are absolutely amazing. Not a local, but only order from Founders when I’m in town. Was having a terrible day and put special instructions to make my salad with love. 😍 They did not disappoint. So appreciative of this smile. A heart felt -THANK YOU! 

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Hannah Lober 
3 months ago

This place is such a hidden gem. The food was spectacular and there’s a ton of options for food as well as drinks. The JEF Panini was to die for and the quiches were really good as well. The building is adorable and the atmosphere was really fun. I highly recommend this place. 

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Jordan Naughton 
5 months ago

Maria and her crew make some of the best tasting food. 10/10 I recommend this place to everyone 

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How is Founders Cafe rated?

Founders Cafe has a 4.8 star rating with 478 reviews. 

When is Founders Cafe open?

Founders Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.