Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Founders Cafe in Rochester
Categories
Location on the map
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Prepared foods
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Payments
Cheques
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 585-770-1721
Site: https://founderscaferochester.com/
Site: https://founderscaferochester.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–5PM
- Tuesday:7AM–5PM
- Wednesday:7AM–5PM
- Thursday:7AM–5PM
- Friday:7AM–5PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great food! Our visit was equally friendly and unique as our first visit , we will definitely return on our next trip to Rochester NY 😊
A great place to stop by and grab a bite while in downtown Rochester. This eatery is a combination coffee shop and cafe. They clearly have coffee and tea with specialty drinks that would be great in the morning. Then they have great sandwiches including panini sandwiches and also delicious wraps. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the customer service was friendly and helpful. Located in the Academy Building, the location is ideal especially if you are in the heart of the downtown area. Parking would likely be on street or in a parking lot.
You Have to Go Here!Driving through on our way to Syracuse and told my wife to pick a place to stop for lunch. Not knowing the area she looked on her phone and found Founders Cafe. We pulled up to a beautiful historic building and went inside. We were greeted by Michael the owner and I ordered a Pastrami Reuben and my wife ordered the Thanksgiving Sandwich and a Cookie. We were given a number for our order on a small placard with a Bio of local politician. That was cool! The food came fast and I my Reuben was fantastic, however, when I took a bite of my wifes Thanksgiving Sandwich, I was jealous. It was the best Thanksgiving Sandwich Ever! and the cookie was amazing. Michael engaged us during the meal for some great conversation and some history about the building being a school and now converted into apartments. It was a wonderful and memorable experience. Cant wait to go back and try the Banh Mi Sandwich that he described as the Greatest Sandwich of All Time. You can tell that Michael takes pride in everything he offers and is a class act. Wish we had a Founders Cafe in Syracuse!
My girlfriend and I love Founders. The breakfast sandwiches are great and the people are wonderful. We eat here nearly every Saturday morning.Don’t forget to download their app to collect points!
Wonderful café! Friendly staff, quick food turn around, the coffee drinks and food are excellent, and everything is fair priced. Perfect lunch or coffee break spot.
Always a great experience! They accommodated my GF and dairy alternative requests without a hesitation. Delicious quick and in a cool building!
Great sandwiches and customer service, and atmosphere. It’s cool to learn about Rochesters famous people! I highly recommend it.
Tried their chicken wrap out for the first time and it was amazing. They also have an excellent menu and the prices are very reasonable too.
Large menu. Tasty food. Nice atmosphere and location.
Great service. Great food. Great time. Best lunch spot in Rochester! Fully recommend.
The Turkey Panini with Avocado was absolutely amazing. If you like some spice this is your sandwich. The atmosphere was perfect and the owner was great. Thank you!!!
It is rare I post reviews but they truly deserve this review. I had my bridal shower here today, and they went above any expectations that I had! Every person went out of their way to compliment the food, and hospitality. The owners were amazing while picking out the menu, and the day of! Every single one of my bridesmaids complimented how helpful the owners were throughout the event, even down to providing take out containers and boxes at the end of the event. You can tell they take pride in their business! I HIGHLY recommend Founders Cafe for jus a quick pop in, or your next event!
Every year I attend the NYSSMA festival this is my GO TO spot for lunch in between sessions. Great food, great coffee/teas all in a beautiful location in a historic downtown building.I make sure to bring all of my friends & colleagues from the conference to have a wonderful dining experience!
Loved this cafe! The lady at the counter was extremely pleasant and kind, and both the coffee and food were delicious! Definitely recommend!!
First time at Founders & it was delicious! The menu has something for everyone. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We will be recommending to friends.
Nice gem located in the heart of down town in the academy building (near the monroe county building ). Food good and the staff is super friendly. I like the coffee and atmosphere too.
Great Cafe! Its within walking distance from the Hyatt, Hilton and Holiday Inn. The proprietor, Mike was friendly, the indoor dining is perfect for the building and theres outdoor eating too! We would definitely visit here again.
Fantastic. Had the Denver breakfast sandwich. Was super hot and fresh!
Amazing amazing amazing! I had to set a breakfast for a work function and needed everything separately wrapped. They did an amazing job and even delivered. They showed up on time, brought it all in and set it up on platters all separately wrapped. It was so good everyone raved about it. The breakfast sandwiches were amazing , the muffins so fresh and the quiche was to die for. I am so happy i found this place. I am definitely going back.
My first time here. Coffee very good and the chicken , pesto wrap delicious. Good services.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Lovely place to sit and relax for a bite. Friendly staff.
Great tea selection. One of my favorite food corner at this location. This place was wonderful. Staff were nice. Food was great. Great coffee. Great location.
Founders brings our team quality sandwiches on a weekly basis that everyone loves. Their food is fresh and delicious. They are easy to work with, flexible when I need to make changes, and always deliver on time. Their prices are incredible, particularly when you think of the high quality ingredients and variety available. Founders is one of my favorite local caterers to work with and I recommend them to everyone.
Busy place ordered greek rice bowl which was delicious but a little short on veggies for my taste, will have to ask for double next time. Would go again.
If you need a place to rest your mind and fill your belly, this is the place to be. If you find yourself wandering and seeking a friendly smile, by jove this is the place to be. Out of the cold and into a cozy cafe, youll be greeted with a warm smile and a cheerful hello. You may think to yourself as I did, I wish I had found this place sooner. So by all means walk on in and experience this for yourself. Also the Turkey, avocado, and chipotle panini was amazing
Had Founders Cafe for the first time the other day. Delicious food!
Would give zero stars if possible. My turkey wrap which was mostly lettuce and incredibly over priced- took 20 minutes to make after watching the staff scream at each other (i mean- Ive seen better team work at a burger king) it was pretty easy to decide that this place was a massive mistake for lunch. Bad food, bad price, bad vibe.
Our office orders from Founders frequently, but today exceeded all of our expectations. Due to covid our office cookout turned into a last minute catered event. For about 28 adults, Founders was able to take our order last minute, individually box everyones lunch and write the individuals name and item on top. SUPER IMPRESSIVE! Our lunch was delicious!
My order was taking a little long (nothing crazy) and the nice manager lady came up to me and handled it before i even had a chance to notify staff that i was waiting longer than usual. She gave me a free baked good and apologized for the wait. Great service, accommodating staff, and good food (:
We would add more stars if possible....I put together an order for a few of us women at work...and let me tell you...its impossible to please them all!!...IMPOSSIBLE!!...every single one of them LOVED their lunch from Founder Cafe...There is one nurse ...I have never heard her talk so much!! And we all ordered different items...each one was freshly made with quality ingredients by someone who obviously loves what they do....this person is gifted!! Add to that free delivery and great pricing....there is no down side to this...today is Wednesday we are already putting an order together for Friday!!...oh yeah...we we ill be ordering at least twice a week..at the very least!!....They have a bacon Festival coming up...a bacon festival!!!!....it doesnt get any better...nope!!!We are in love!!!
Maria and Mike are great and have quite the establishment going. My favorite is the Benny breakfast sandwich with ravioli. My girl loves the Avocado toast with a latte. Havent tried lunch here yet, but plan on very soon. We really enjoy this place and the atmosphere and vibe is friendly.
Absolutely incredible! great menu options, from vegan to meat lovers, very friendly staff and an overall delicious meal with wonderful quick service. Will be back!
This place is AMAZING! Not only is everything made by scratch, with makes everything taste awesome just on its own, the service was incredible. She knew we were on a road trip, and she even brought us a free snack back! If we are ever back in town, we are definitely coming back! We highly recommend this place! 👌
Very good sandwiches, friendly service and unique atmosphere
Great food, even better service. Love Founders!
Fresh Ingredients, a Robust menu that is always being added to, amazing weekly specials, and the most perfect Cafe Staff a customer could ask for. The food is always amazing, and when you can sit and enjoy your meal, the atmosphere is always worth it. Plus, some amazing banana muffins!
Loved the food. Coffee was very tasty too! Served the food right to you so you can do your work and not have to stand and wait and waste time.
Founders Cafe never fails to be fabulous! Owner Mike Ellman always delivers our big, heavy orders with a smile and friendly conversation. Whether for small lunch meetings or over a dozen team members, everyone can order exactly what they want. We can always count on salads, sandwiches and paninis to be homemade, fresh, and creatively-assembled. The delicious pickles and a small piece of chocolate in the sandwich boxes are a fun treat, too. Now...back to the last bites of this Almond Joy cookie! Thanks again, Mike and crew!
It was such a nice place to eat on a cold day! The food was amazing. Service was amazing. Pleasant little surprise to my day. Very impressed!
I ordered lunch from here today for a work event. The whole process was seamless. Mike and his team were a pleasure to work with. They were very professional and accommodating over the phone over multiple phone calls. We ordered 10 different kinds of sandwiches, dessert (cookies and brownies) and chips. The food was absolutely delicious with generous proportions and well received by all. They even labeled all the sandwiches per my request. Lastly, they also have free delivery. All in all, it was exceptional service and food. Would highly recommend!
Great menu with a lot of choices for food and coffee. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice cafe in the heart of the city to grab and go or dine in.
Hidden Gem! This place is so warm and inviting. The food was amazing! I highly recommend.
Met a friend for coffee on a Mon after a Sat snowfall. The signs indicating where the shop is located were covered in snow, the sidewalks less than shoveled and the streets typical city plow job. The place is spacious, staff friendly and quick to fill the order. The chairs are not comfortable in any manner but the table tops are very unique. It is located in a historic building but unfortunately, they did not capitalize on that in any way. The coffee was medium hot but a tad bitter...like a Starbucks. There appears to be a menu for breakfast and lunch with OK prices.
Great place, comfortable atmosphere, large selection of sandwiches, paninnis and wraps, good strong coffee. Glad I found this place!
GREAT food, GREAT service, GREAT beverages. Asked if they had vets discount...they didnt. She(one of the managers) comped me with a complimentary coffee with my order! i am now a regular and a loyal customer forever. And I recommend it to everyone ! Excellent little 💎
I ordered 18 lunches with a couple of dietary requests and I should have given them more notice, still, my business with the owners was very personal without being patronizing. The food was very good. Prices are reasonable with service/delivery on target. For sure all my future catered lunches will be from the Founders Cafe. A real treasure.
Best place to get lunch downtown. This little gem is tucked inside the historic academy building. Great food and friendly staff. The owner is always there. The specials are amazing. I recommend the Benny for breakfast. It is my favourite. The coffee is really good too.TEMPORARY NOTE They are open for takeout during the covid shutdown too.
I have had Founders Cafe cater multiple events in my office and they have had outstanding food, price and service!! also followed guidelines and having everything individually wrapped!! Thank you Mike @ Founders!!! Highly recommended!!!
Founders has been a regular lunchtime spot for me since its opening. Food is always fresh and tasty. Their mushroom soup is to die for.
Small selection but tasty. Recommend!
This is the best place for lunch, hands down! Their sandwiches are mint!!!!!
Such an amazing breakfast sandwich... Must order the Denver.
Ive been meaning to try this place and i wouldnt go here again simply due to the service. Placed an order and when we got there a half hour late it still wasnt ready. They chastised my husband for using grubhub and said they dont even check the app for orders. And then got our order wrong....Thank you for responding to my message! I appreciate what you said, Ill come by and give it another try, no need to treat me. It means a lot you took the time to respond to me!
Came here twice recently, I think the rating is either off or they are struggling at the moment September-November 2021. In need of staff, coffee was ok, definitely not a 4 star place.
Great coffee, nice location & the paninis are amazing! My job just had them cater sandwiches, salads & wraps which were all great. Highly recommend. I eat there once every week or two.
My coworkers and I make daily trips for coffee/lunch. I have never had a bad meal here! The staff really care about the customer and the food is always delicious. The buffalo chicken wrap is amazing and the tomato basil soup deserves some kind of best soup ever award!
Wonderful food and excellent service! Highly recommend
Love Founders Cafe!! Their food is absolutely delicious and they always have friendly service. Whether getting breakfast, lunch, or just for a coffee break I always enjoy what I get and the staff. Their delivery service is also super convenient - our office sometimes makes a large order and gets it delivered right to us.
Great Cajun chicken & blue cheese panini!
Ive loved Founders Cafe from day one of going there. Never had a bad meal there, always delicious and well-prepared sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups, coffee, cookies... I could go on. And I will. Its a great spot downtown, my favorite down there, and Mike & Maria are always welcoming and lovely hosts.They also have a whole bunch of other snacks & drinks and the specials rotate daily. The annual free Seder Mike & Maria host is also very special.Great place, without a doubt. Best lunch around. And they serve breakfast, too! Love it.
Great foods, amazing coffee unlike any other coffee stores. It tastes like incredibly high quality coffee. Very deaf friendly!!
I had a delicious breakfast sandwich (the Benny) and coffee this morning. The people working there are very friendly and the table tops are cool (looks like waves made from strips of paper inside acrylic). I will return next time Im in Rochester.
Food is good but we ordered catering three times and there was something wrong with the logistics each time. Food was boxed when it should have been on a platter so I had to take each sandwich out of each box and find a platter to put them on and once they forgot the large side to go with the catering order. I want to use them more as they are a small business but not worth the risk of hoping the order is right when you are serving for a business lunch.
A lovely small cafe that serves amazing gourmet sandwiches and coffee beverages. Its nestled right downtown so its an easy walk for those who work in centre city. If youre looking for a cozy spot for a lunch date or a location to get some work done on your laptop, this place will not disappoint.
Cant say enough great things about Founders Cafe. They are in a convenient central location of downtown Rochester and their food is absolutely delicious. My favorites are the wraps, salads and mac salad. Founders also provides catering which my whole office always enjoys! Thanks!!
I liked this place. It was small but cozy. I had a London fog latte that was good and some soup. The Italian wedding soup and I thought it was really well made. I saw other peoples sandwiches and salads and they also looked good, it I cant speak to their taste. They also offer wifi.
Thank you Mike for your pastrami week! Fantastic pastrami. Had the Pastrami Reuben which was out of this world. Our entire team at work got the reuben and everyone raved how good. Hats off Mike for a job well done.
Great food, and super kind & friendly!
Had an unbelievable meal here! The lobster roll was fantastic!!! The owner came over to check in and was very friendly. I highly recommend this place
I order from here frequently for lunch - since I work pretty close, I often run over to pick up myself but they also offer free deliver FTW! Their soups are awesome, their sandwiches delicious and today we ordered pie (for Pi Day, duh) and the peanut butter pie was divine!
Founders is a fantastic lunch spot either for sitting and eating inside the cafe or getting food to go. I ordered a wrap and a salad from them and it is consistently delicious! I work right downtown on Main and its super convenient. Especially during the winter, they offer free delivery which is super clutch!
Wonderful sandwiches, coffee, and quick service!
Delicious sandwiches and deserts. Thanksgiving sandwich, chicken caprese panini, and the banh mi are my top 3. They sometimes have the only decent lobster roll Ive had outside of New England as a special.
Food is always delicious and staff is great - its our Saturday staple, cant recommend Founders highly enough 👍
Food and service was great! Awesome Cuban sandwich. Ambiance was neat as well.
Someone introduced me to this place saying this place has the best panini in town and I must say I agree! Have been going here for past year or so and I must say I have never been disappointed with their food. The quality and consistency has always been superb. The owners of the place and the rest of the staff as well are very courteous and pleasant people.As a vegetarian I would highly recommend the Quinoa burger, Mushroom soup or the herb roasted veg panini! They also have amazing coffee if you care about good coffee.
Founders recently catered a lunch at my company and it was fantastic! The team was so friendly and the food was delicious. Ill definitely be making a trip to Founders in the future to try out the rest of their menu!
I am updating my review since Ive omitted most meat out of my diet. I wanted to truly give Founders a thumbs up for their vegetarian options... salads and the Herbivore sandwich are so delicious! You dont need meat to enjoy this bad boy, the fresh crisp vegetable selection, along with choice bread (so tasty) are top notch.The only thing I could ask for is more plant based options! I love this business! :-) Mike Ellman and his staff are amazing! Great work! I will be back soon.And hungry!
The espresso tastes like warmed soy sauce the carnivores panini left a lot to be desired one thing that I noticed is people that ordered their food after me receive their food before me and they werent that busy
Great food choices and the décor is very inviting. A little pricey but worth it.2019 Update:It is 2019 and I am back at my favorite lunch place in Rochester. This place is amazing, never dissapoints and always delivers on quality and food. Great job!
Just had a great late lunch. I ate their roast beef and swiss as well as the mac n cheese. My friend had their blackbean quinoa (That may not be spelled correctly). The food was great as well as the coffee!
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place while searching Google for a place to get a sandwich and this place didnt disappoint!The food is very fresh, we ordered the chicken caprese and turkey pesto paninis. We must have come around lunch break because it was a bit crowded, but service was quick and staff was friendly and welcoming.We will definitely be back!!
Ive ordered from Founders before (free delivery?!), and their turkey/avocado/BACON MAYO sandwich is one of my favorites. Today they catered a lunch at my office and while catered sandwiches rarely travel well, these ones were perfectly fresh and delicious. Try the chicken salad!
My panini was so delicious I had to come write a review. This place takes time with their menu, the food is outstanding. The quality is above any other. Best sandwich Ive ever had.
Friendly. Amazing location. Tasty and great prices! Lots of little treats inside too. Must come
I just had my bridal shower here and they were beyond amazing. The location was beautiful, food was great, and everything was wonderful. It really could not have been a better venue or service provided throughout the entire shower. Beyond happy with the choice!
Founders Cafe serves quality food with great service. There are a lot of menu options and the place is always clean!
Founders Cafe is a wonderful location downtown Rochester of which obtains freshly prepared lunch and dinner options! Based on the menus wide variety, there is an option that will make anyone and everyone hungry! I strongly recommend all to head over to Founders and check out the cool environment!
Service was fast and staff was friendly. I got a sandwich one day and salad the next and they were both delicious. I took advantage of the warm, sunny weather and ate outside in the sidewalk seating area. They brought my meals directly to me once they were ready.
I have been here twice so far. Food has been amazing and the owners are almost always here. Place is very busy for a reason. I will continue to return here without a doubt!
Such a nice little spot for lunch. Delicious food, lots of options, the boss Mike is great. Im on a diet and was easily able to find something that fit what I can have as well as customizing current menu options. Needless to say, Im a big fan!
We found this place by mistake and it was a great experience. I had the best veggie sandwich ever, so tasty! And his owner was very friendly. The place is silent and with good vibes to rest and enjoy a tasty meal in a nice and chill environment!
Great food, very fresh. The mac salad had some great flavor. If youre looking for a great lunch in Rochester I would highly recommend Founders Cafe.
This place is great! Delicious food, fantastic service and an awesome place to eat! Try it once and youll going back!!
I went here the other day to try out something new while I was in town for a conference. I ordered The Carnivore panini and a Cookies N Cream cookie. That had to be one of the best paninis/sandwiches I have ever had and the cookie was also a nice touch to close out my meal. Next time Im in town, you bet Ill be going to Founders.
VERY DISSATISFIED!!!!THE FOOD WAS GROSS🤢🤢🤢I ORDERED A BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP WHICH HAD NO CHICKEN JUST LETTUCE AND TOMATO ......I HAD A BLUEBERRY BAR THAT WAS MOLDED AND I WILL NEVER GO BACK. FOR $16 I AM NOT PLEASED. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE😡😡😡THERE WAS 4 WOMEN STANDING THERE TALKING WHILE I WAITED 8 MINUTES UNTIL MY ORDER WAS TAKEN........NO I WASNT MISTAKEN IT WAS DEFINITELY MOLDED AND AS FAR AS COMING UP TO GET IT FIXED NO THANK YOU I WILL JUST NEVER COME BACK AND AS I STATED CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE ....
Founders Cafe catered a fantastic lunch at our office! Amazing sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides! Highly recommend and a big thanks to Founders Cafe!
It has nice taste but still taste can be improvised. There are many better restaurants in Surat for dhosa. Overall average restaurant. Delicious food. Nice service and low price. Different variety of Dosas available here. Swiggy is also available. Superb taste...
The atmosphere and service was nice, but the food was mediocre. Good portions, but nothing I couldnt make myself at home and not worth the prices.
I ordered the thanksgiving sandwich. It was two slices of processed turkey on bread with 1 tablespoon of stuffing.... way way over priced. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because the coffee is good. I was very disappointed.
I had a wonderful lunch at founders cafe. I ate the turkey and the ham sandwiches. Quite tasty. I would suggest getting the chicken Caesar wrap. May be the best I had.
In town for the Lilac Festival and stopped to grab breakfast. Great coffee really good breakfast sandwiches. Definitely recommend if not for food then for the really cool mural on the wall.
Thank you for the response and the explanation! I see now my experience was a misunderstanding and I retract my prior post and have deleted it, except for the part below about what I enjoyed...which still holds true.“The food was good, and of the two folks working behind the counter, the woman was congenial and helpful.”Again, thank you for taking the time to explain, and I apologize for misunderstanding and thinking you had been upset and discourteous. Now i understand that you simply didn’t hear the exchange and it was not intentional. I misread the situation, and I will happily return now that I understand.
Chicken salad sandwich was DELICIOUS. Very fresh ingredients, and the pickles were exquisite! Will be recommending to family and friends!
I went for coffee and received a coupon for a free coffee with the purchase of any sandwich. When i returned the next week to buy a sandwich and get my free coffee, I was told the coupon was a misprint and that they received 1400 of them in error. She told me she would not grant the coupon. I then ordered a smoked turkey wrap. First the turkey was not smoked, then to find just one single slice of meat and a large amount of lettuce with one tattoo and one single slice of cheese, for $8.50, with a small cup of coffee and tax it came out to $12.00. No side was offered with the wrap. My coffee again came with the same coupon, that is not valid!Over pricedPoor customer serviceBitter coffee, 2 of the 3 cups I have hadI will not be returning and do not recommend. Sorry.
Amazing staff, amazing food. The place where you really feel like to be there
Nice spot for breakfast good atmosphere, Friendly service and of course tasty food / coffee.
Founders is the best!!! So many amazing food options and friendly & accommodating owners. Ordered delivery and it was delivered right on time! All around great service. Thanks!
Had Founders for a catered work lunch...was AWESOME! Great selection of wraps and sandwiches. I would definitely order their food again in the future.
Delicious variety of sandwiches. And their chocolate chip cookie is loaded with chocolate! Friendly service
Mike (the owner) is very personable and friendly. The sandwiches are ALWAYS amazing as advertised and having them personally delivered by Mike definitely adds a nice touch. I’m a forever customer :)
Was so excited to go have brunch. Then I found out my wallet was at home on my dresser. I will he returning
If you havent tried the here then youre missing out big time. The meals here are fantastic and would recommend you try them out with the whole family.
Great sandwiches and I loved their coleslaw! Seemed like fresh ingredients and it was all super tasty. Would definitely recommend!
Quality lunch. Creative dessert. Good coffee. Nice folks.
Very friendly experience with the staff. We showed up mid-morning at this quaint historic establishment. The meals we had were superb tasting. A sandwich (chicken salad) and a pannini.
Awesome service very friendly!! Good choice in menu for lunch not much for breakfast none the less the food was amazing and coffee was good a little pricey but worth it with the experience.
Really love their salads - always super delicious food and nice atmosphere. They do great catering for my office as well!
We recently had the opportunity to order breakfast sandwiches for a morning meeting. They did a great job with our order and the sandwiches were delicious!
Founders Cafe has great salads and sandwiches. I highly recommend their chicken salad, its my favorite!
Amazing atmosphere, food, coffee, and service!
Great lunch spot right in downtown Rochester! Love the different variety of wraps they offer!
Excellent food, service, and staff! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!! Unfortunately I can’t, so 5 stars will have to suffice!
One of the best paninis Ive had! Always so kind and welcoming
The Turkey pesto panini was really tasty. Their lattes are good as well. Friendly staff.
Really good food and worker is really friendly toward deaf people
Delicious food & great service. They never disappoint! Best cafe in Rochester!
Worst cappuccino ever had.And they charged me more than price on board. And the size was smaller. Worst flavor. Stale and burnt with hint of mold. Will never return.
Fresh food, lovely staff, great coffee! Love the Founders theme, just brilliant.
Food was good. My sandwich could have used more of a side than just the pickle.... chips? Fries? The sandwich looked lost on my plate
Founders Cafe has a great selection of sandwiches. My favorite was the chicken salad, I highly recommend!
Good cozy place, nice service, Coffee needs improvement but over all must visit place
This place is a great way to start your day. They pretty much have everything here and the service is always the best.
I loved their mac salad!! It was the perfect side to my wrap and had wonderful flavors in it
Was downtown for jury duty and stopped by for lunch. Great chicken wrap 👍 enjoyed on their outside patio.
Great food, good prices for downtown, and the atmosphere is fantastic I would highly recommend.
Had the Chicken caprese panini, Amazing. Extremely clean and great staff. Definitely returning.
Great coffee. I usually get the macchiato, fantastic. I also regularly buy their beans for espresso at home.
The panini sandwiches are A1 and the service is speedy fast. 11/10 would recommend.
The catered lunch was fantastic! Yummy wraps and great selection!
Great sandwiches that really hit the spot. Took some home and it was just as good the first time.
Love the wraps and that they deliver!!!! I know its a small thing but I LOVE the croutons!
Really great quality coffee and food. Great variety and cool staff.
Great food, order early it gets busy at lunch time.
Love it
Great food and selection, always fresh and great service as well!
Delicious food. Great location. Very professional setting and customers.
Nice small cafe located inside, down the hall and to the left.
Service was great! The food and coffee was delicious for a reasonable price.
Good food, in most mornings for breakfast sandwich.Excellent staff, friendly
Awesome food, coffee, and service. Get the Florentine for breakfast- sooooo good.
Terrific paninis. Coffee was great. Slightly hard to find but worth finding.
Solid wraps and sandwiches. Theyve catered a few work events and have been great!
My wife and I enjoyed our veggie wraps, fresh. Yum
Great sandwiches and wraps! Highly recommend Founders.
Coffee is good... no issues with lettuce..
Everything is so delicious, its my new favorite place. Noms!
Great space, excellent food, good vibe. Mike is a wonderful guy. Would recommend.
Lovely place! Delicious!
Cozy, convenient lunch spot.
Pretty expensive, but a high quality delicious lunch. Great location too.
Excellent food, nice location. Make sure you try the soup!
Excellent breakfast sandwich & good hot coffee. Very friendly staff.
Large selection. Food is tasty and fresh. Nice interior.
Amazing tasty food.. definitely freshhhh and cool owner 😁 #oneicecube
Great Denver egg sandwich with carmelized onions and peppers!
The food was amazing!!! Definitely would recommend and go to again!
Food is great, people too!! Comfy with lots of outlets!
Always great service, great selection and open late for that afternoon coffee fix.
Founders just catered our lunch today and it was fantastic!
Delicious and definitely fresh food.
One of the best lunch places in Downtown Rochester!
Loved their wraps! 10/10 would recommend
Love the Roasted Veggie Salad!!! Everything is great but this is the best!
Price is steep for what you get, and the coffee is unmemorable but not aweful
Also friendly staff, and tasty food freshly made to order.
Sandwiches are great! Would highly recommend to anyone
Drink quality depends on who is working, but staff is all very friendly, large menu of food options
Great atmosphere to hang out and have some food with friends!
Great food, great staff, I will go back again
A very nice space with a friendly staff, good food, and good coffee.
Quality food and friendly staff
So delicious. Coffee and food is all excellent!
Absolutely great food, really enjoyed it!
No better spot in the city to get a panini!
Good food and service nice atmosphere
Delicious coffee and sandwiches
Good quality food and drinks, nice location, slightly expensive.
Tasty food, interesting atmosphere. Also free history lessons!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Founders Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-17Hidden Gem! We stumbled upon this place, hesitant to go inside. Entered this official looking building walked down a long hallway to find a hidden cafe. Hmm so many choices. We chose the avocado toast. Homemade bread from a local bakery (sorry forgot the name) creamy avocado, sweet red onions sliced perfectly, with an over easy egg done just right! We also got a classic bacon, egg, and cheese on a freshly baked ciabatta bread. Service was superb! Definitely would return!
Review №2
2021-12-25Cute little shop! The wrap was delicious with the chicken, I just wish they went a little heavier on the pesto! Otherwise the coffees and the cookie was such a treat!
Review №3
2022-05-28Great, flexible and detailed service. This place provides delicious affordable food. The coffee/lattes were so good they didn’t last long enough to take a picture… breakfast sandwiches were freshly prepared and well priced!
Review №4
2022-04-21I love this cafe! Working downtown, its my go-to lunch when I dont want a quick greasy slice of pizza. The menu has everything, the drinks are great, and the cookies are amazing! The garbage cookie is perfect.
Review №5
2022-04-25Impromptu lunch pop-in after going to the county office building. Greek salad with chicken was delicious. All ingredients were fresh and the Greek dressing was perfect; not overpowering with a hint of lemon that made the flavor perfect.
Review №6
2022-07-09Weve gotten breakfast here a few times and its been great every time. No shortage of good options. I appreciate that its a good fresh fried egg on top of the sandwich instead of the usual scrambled.
Review №7
2022-04-30Love the atmosphere and food. Denver sandwich is so yummy, the bread is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made my whole morning positive :)
Review №8
2022-06-11Just came across this cafe and thought it couldn’t go wrong just getting some brunch. It turned out to be a nice decision. I’m impressed by the great taste of the crispy panini here. Thanks for making my day.
Review №9
2022-04-02Great secret tucked into the city. Friendly and attentive staff, sunny and quiet dining area and one of the better breakfast sandwiches in Rochester (and I’ve tried them all). Highly recommend!
Review №10
2022-07-21Every time I am downtown I grab a quick breakfast sandwich here. My favorite is the eggs Benny. Absolutely phenomenal food and the service is always welcoming.