Founders Café is a Rochester treasure. AMAZING food - everything on the menu is great, even if I tend to get the same thing most visits because I love their salads so much. But everything else - quiche, sandwiches, baked goods - are all phenomenal. Very friendly service and we're definitely always made to feel at home. Love it here.
Hannah Lober
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.Kid-friendliness: The staff is super friendly and the table markers have fun history facts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche
Ava Traill
I was fulfilling jury duty for the first time and for lunch I decided to take a walk over to Founders. I am so glad I did !!! Ordered a ✨purple✨ eye with caramel and it was sooo good. Also pastrami was delicious for lunch!! Usually go to Fuego but I think I’ll come here now for a bit. The people were just so super nice I enjoyed my little solo lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Weidman
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thanksgiving Sandwich
Brenda Massie
A favorite lunch place- for years have had consistent tasty food with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adym Flowerday
Place has a great atmosphere! Go get an espresso and some foood!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine DuBreck
Any trip downtown during the week is not complete without a stop at Founders. The Thanksgiving Sandwich is INCREDIBLE and is my go-to with a frozen latte add chocolate syrup. Just had it a few days ago for the first time in a while and can't stop thinking about how good the sandwich was. Staff were friendly and everything was ready quickly. HIGHLY recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Naughton
Maria and her crew make some of the best tasting food. 10/10 I recommend this place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Denver, Cuban Sandwich
Alexis Marie
The Founders Cafe is super cute and cozy. The staff are all really friendly and efficient. The food was really good and fresh. I also had an iced snickerdoodle coffee which was really good! During lunch it was REALLY busy and loud however everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff walked around and asked everyone how their food was and made sure tables were clean. If you are looking for a less noisy time I'd suggest after 2pm. This cafe is a great place to be and anyone can enjoy the vibes here. I would totally recomend this cafe to anyone looking for food or a good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caprese
Suresh Male
Great food with lot of choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Chicken Caprese Panini, Turkey Club
I was stuck downtown for jury duty and used yelp to find a place for lunch. The Founders Cafe is just a 5 minute walk from the Hall of Justice, and my chicken caprese panini was absolutely outstanding!!!!!! This is the gastronomic highlight of my month. I'll be back.
Bennie Williams
the food was excellent and their GF options were fantastic! very appreciated and the workers were so kind.Dietary restrictions: gf options were great and plenty :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Williams
Besides being a tenant in the building, Founders Cafe is only arms length for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Staff is beyond kind, and the food is everything above delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Lobster Rolls
Bonnie Boas
I normally order a turkey club on gluten free bread, which is amazing. However, we no longer can eat pork. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, and I ended up with a sandwich. Their site says they have gluten free wrappers. Also, they didn’t notify me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
David Bresnahan
We don't come to Rochester often, but when we do Founder's Cafe is a must go-to for lunch!
Founders Café is a Rochester treasure. AMAZING food - everything on the menu is great, even if I tend to get the same thing most visits because I love their salads so much. But everything else - quiche, sandwiches, baked goods - are all phenomenal. Very friendly service and we're definitely always made to feel at home. Love it here.
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.Kid-friendliness: The staff is super friendly and the table markers have fun history facts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche
I was fulfilling jury duty for the first time and for lunch I decided to take a walk over to Founders. I am so glad I did !!! Ordered a ✨purple✨ eye with caramel and it was sooo good. Also pastrami was delicious for lunch!! Usually go to Fuego but I think I’ll come here now for a bit. The people were just so super nice I enjoyed my little solo lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thanksgiving Sandwich
A favorite lunch place- for years have had consistent tasty food with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place has a great atmosphere! Go get an espresso and some foood!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Any trip downtown during the week is not complete without a stop at Founders. The Thanksgiving Sandwich is INCREDIBLE and is my go-to with a frozen latte add chocolate syrup. Just had it a few days ago for the first time in a while and can't stop thinking about how good the sandwich was. Staff were friendly and everything was ready quickly. HIGHLY recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria and her crew make some of the best tasting food. 10/10 I recommend this place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Denver, Cuban Sandwich
The Founders Cafe is super cute and cozy. The staff are all really friendly and efficient. The food was really good and fresh. I also had an iced snickerdoodle coffee which was really good! During lunch it was REALLY busy and loud however everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff walked around and asked everyone how their food was and made sure tables were clean. If you are looking for a less noisy time I'd suggest after 2pm. This cafe is a great place to be and anyone can enjoy the vibes here. I would totally recomend this cafe to anyone looking for food or a good coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caprese
Great food with lot of choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Chicken Caprese Panini, Turkey Club
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I was stuck downtown for jury duty and used yelp to find a place for lunch. The Founders Cafe is just a 5 minute walk from the Hall of Justice, and my chicken caprese panini was absolutely outstanding!!!!!! This is the gastronomic highlight of my month. I'll be back.
the food was excellent and their GF options were fantastic! very appreciated and the workers were so kind.Dietary restrictions: gf options were great and plenty :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Besides being a tenant in the building, Founders Cafe is only arms length for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Staff is beyond kind, and the food is everything above delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Lobster Rolls
I normally order a turkey club on gluten free bread, which is amazing. However, we no longer can eat pork. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, and I ended up with a sandwich. Their site says they have gluten free wrappers. Also, they didn’t notify me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
We don't come to Rochester often, but when we do Founder's Cafe is a must go-to for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5