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    Founders Cafe

    23 Reviews
    #139 of 1,057 Restaurants in Rochester
    $Cafe, Healthy, Soups
    13 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, NY 14614-1422
    +1 585-770-1721
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    Overview
    4.5
    23 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good43%
    • Average0%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible0%
    Travelers talk about
    “lunch” (5 reviews)
    “paninis” (3 reviews)
    “chicken salad” (2 reviews)
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    Cafe, Healthy, Soups, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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    13 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, NY 14614-1422
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    1 - 10 of 23 reviews

    Reviewed January 16, 2018
    Hidden coffee.

    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...More

    Thank Cherie1971695
    639MichaelE, Owner at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 18, 2018

    Thanks for stopping by and thanks for taking the time to review us. Sorry you didn’t like the chair and that the coffee wasn’t to your liking. A couple of clarifications I’d like to mention, though- Sidewalk shoveling is the city’s responsibility and despite me...More

    Reviewed January 3, 2018
    hidden, quiet, great

    Found this a few months ago. The breakfast sandwiches are awesome. So is the cappacino. The coffee is OK. No flavors which is what I like best. It's very nice in the cafe and near county business offices.

    Thank Sandra W
    639MichaelE, Owner at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded January 5, 2018

    Thanks for stopping in as well as for taking the time to post the great review. We look forward to seeing you again. Hopefully, soon!

    Reviewed November 20, 2017
    Great Lunch Spot

    I had the Chipotle Chicken Avacado panini for lunch. It was very flavorful & unique! I will definitely be getting lunch here again. And there are so many tasty sounding choices on the menu, I will have a hard time choosing what to get next....More

    Thank alissa216
    639MichaelE, Owner at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 22, 2017

    Thanks so much!for the terrific review,Alissa. Glad you enjoyed your lunch. Hope we see you again soon!

    Reviewed November 5, 2017
    Favorite place to eat

    Great build your own breakfast sandwiches that are made to order. Lunch is equally good. Your order is filled pretty quickly and you can call ahead to place the order

    Thank uvarobin1
    Reviewed September 22, 2017 via mobile
    Very friendly staff, good food

    I concur with the other positive reviews. Founder's Cafe is tucked in a building off of Main Street. There are table and chairs outside, but otherwise no indication there is a restaurant in the building. Upon entering the restaurant I was given a friendly greeting...More

    Thank UH60Blackhawk
    Michael E, Manager at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded September 23, 2017

    Thanks for stopping in and for sharing your experience here. We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you next time you're in town!

    Reviewed September 6, 2017
    Hidden gem of a breakfast and lunch joint

    Tucked inside of a historic school building (now loft apartments) is this terrific lunch spot. Great wraps, sandwiches, salads and more made by the owner and his friendly crew. A quiet place to eat by your self or with friends, there are about a dozen...More

    Thank mbush1
    Michael E, Owner at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded September 8, 2017

    Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to write a review. I wish I wasn't so "hidden", but Im glad to be a "gem." We look forward to welcoming you back.

    Reviewed July 3, 2017 via mobile
    Great Find

    Just walked by this amazing building with this gem inside. The menu was fantastic and each of us (12 in our group) had a great lunch. The chicken salad BLT hit the spot for me. If in Rochester you have to swing by!!

    Thank apingr
    639MichaelE, Owner at Founders Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded July 5, 2017

    Thanks for finding us! Glad you and your families enjoyed your lunch. Hopefully, we'll be a regular halfway tradition!

    Reviewed May 17, 2017 via mobile
    Great place and thank you!

    There is a need for this kind of classy lunch spot downtown. So this is the place. Sandwiches, salads, soups, and really lovely service. And a nice outdoor patio in front. In a very historic building. I recommend it highly and it represents Rochester really...More

    Thank Jennifer M
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    Reviewed May 16, 2017 via mobile
    The Perfect Sandwich

    I think this has the best selection of sandwiches in Rochester and certainly in the downtown area. Really great selection of food and terrific coffee and other hot drinks. The service is also very good - the staff seems to really care about the customers...More

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    Reviewed May 16, 2017 via mobile
    Lunchtime

    Sandwich was very good. Bread was very fresh and tasty! It was honey wheat bread with egg salad and fresh greens and avocado. I had never had egg salad like this but I will go back for it again. I have also had the breakfast...More

    1  Thank Cindy F
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    $4 - $12
    Cuisine
    Cafe, Healthy, Soups, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Families with children
    Open Hours
    Monday
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 13 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, NY 14614-1422
    • Location: United States  >  New York (NY)  >  Finger Lakes  >  Rochester
    • Phone Number: +1 585-770-1721
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    Description
    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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