Founders Cafe

13 S Fitzhugh St

Rochester, NY 14614

(585) 770-1721

Business Hours:

Monday:	07:00am to 05:00pm
Tuesday:	07:00am to 05:00pm
Wednesday:	07:00am to 05:00pm
Thursday:	07:00am to 05:00pm
Friday:	07:00am to 05:00pm
Saturday:	09:00am to 03:00pm

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Main Menu

Breakfast

Breakfast is available 7:00am - 11:00am Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday.
- Benny
  Smoked ham, two eggs, and lemon-parsley aioli on a Ciabatta roll
  
  $6.15
- Denver
  Two eggs, smoked ham, sautéed peppers and caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese on a Ciabatta roll
  
  $6.55
- Florentine
  Two eggs, sautéed spinach, tomato, and lemon-parsley aioli on a Ciabatta roll
  - Vegetarian
  $6.55
- American Classic
  Your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, two eggs, and cheddar cheese on a Ciabatta roll
  
  $6.15
- Tardy Student
  Two scrambled eggs, choice of cheese on buttered honey wheat toast
  - Vegetarian
  $5.75
- Breakfast Burrito
  Scrambled eggs, cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, and your choice of ham or bacon on a garlic herb wrap
  
  $6.65
- Oatmeal
  A nice cup of hot oatmeal served with maple syrup. We have cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins if you wish
  - Vegan
  - Vegetarian
  $5.75
- Avocado Toast
  Two slices honey wheat toast, sliced avocado, tomato, sliced bermuda onion, with a little paprika.
  - Vegan
  $8.75
Salads

Add roasted chicken breast strips, chicken salad or tuna salad for $3.95; Side salads can be added to any sandwich or soup for $5.25; Feel free to substitute any of our house-made dressings! Dressings: Ranch, Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette Honey-Rosemary Balsamic, Bleu Cheese, Founders House Vinaigrette, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
- Traditional Cobb Salad
  Marinated and oven roasted breast of chicken, applewood smoked bacon, grape tomato, blue cheese crumbles, hard-boiled egg quarters with mesclun spring mix and your choice of house-made dressing. Best Cobb this side of California!
  
  $10.85
- Founders Classic Caesar Salad
  Chopped romaine lettuce, Italian radicchio lettuce, anchovy-free Caesar dressing, fresh ground black pepper, shaved Parmesan cheese, and house-made garlic & herb croutons. An American staple done right!
  - Vegetarian
  $9.45
- Founders Favorite
  Mesclun spring mix and spinach, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, and honey-rosemary balsamic vinaigrette. Peppery, tangy, sweet, sharp, and earthy. In short, perfect!
  - Vegetarian
  $9.45
- The Greek
  Cucumber, feta cheese, assorted Greek olives, red onion, lemon wedge, and grape tomatoes with mesclun spring mix and lemon-basil vinaigrette
  - Vegetarian
  $9.85
- Founders House Salad
  Mixed greens, red onion, grape tomato, cucumber, house made garlic & herb croutons, Founders House Vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper. Who says house salads are boring?
  - Vegetarian
  $9.45
- Herb Roasted Vegetable Salad
  An assortment of freshly roasted and herbed vegetables on a bed of spring mix. Try it with the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
  - Vegan
  - Vegetarian
  $9.75
- Waldorf Salad
  Mixed greens, diced celery and apples, grapes, walnuts with house-made Ranch dressing.
  - Vegetarian
  $10.15
- Chefs Salad
  Mixed greens, smoked ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and a hard boiled egg with our Honey Rosemary Balsamic dressing.
  
  $10.65
- Chicken Caprese Salad
  Herb roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil served with our Honey Rosemary Balsamic dressing.
  
  $10.65
- Turkey Chipotle Avocado Salad
  First we take a Turkey Chipotle Avocado panini, then carefully remove the panini, add greens, then put it in a bowl. (We don't really do it this way, but I think you know what I mean.)
  
  $11.95
Paninis
- Smoked Turkey and Pesto Panini
  Thin sliced smoked turkey breast with provolone cheese, fresh sliced vine tomato, and handmade basil pesto
  
  $10.85
- Herb Roasted Veggie Panini
  A colorful assortment of herb roasted veggies, including (but not limited to) eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, fresh baby spinach, bell peppers, fresh sliced vine tomato, and our Roasted Red Pepper coulis sauce. Even meat eaters love it!
  - Vegan
  - Vegetarian
  $10.95
- Chicken Caprese Panini
  Oven roasted chicken breast, mozzarella and tomatoes, basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette, drizzled with herb-infused extra virgin olive oil. An Italian delight served right here in Rochester!
  
  $10.95
- The Carnivore
  Black Forest ham, smoked turkey, imported capicola, genoa salami, applewood smoked bacon, and plenty of aged NY cheddar. Served with house made Honey Dijon. We won't lie; this sandwich just might eat you!
  
  $11.95
- Artisan Five Cheese and Tomato
  Fresh sliced vine tomato, fresh cut herbs, aged NY cheddar, premium Swiss cheese, mozzarella, shaved parmesan, and provolone cheeses grilled to perfection
  - Vegetarian
  $10.65
- Chipotle Turkey Avocado
  Smoked turkey breast slices and provolone cheese, house-made chipotle bacon mayonnaise and one-half fresh avocado. Spicy and delicious!
  
  $11.95
- Caprese Sandwich
  Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Topped off with a little basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious!
  - Vegetarian
  $10.65
- Cajun Chicken & Bleu Cheese Panini
  Lightly spiced and oven roasted whole chicken breast strips, caramelized onions and house made creamy bleu cheese dressing. This one is addictive, folks. Just ask the boss!
  
  $10.95
- Founders Cuban
  We start with roasted pork. Then add ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, then top it off with yellow mustard. Then we grill it to toasty melty perfection on the panini press
  
  $11.95
- JEF (Jambon Et Fromage)
  First, some Black Forest Ham, then we top it with brie. Next, for some sweetness and crunch, some sliced apples. For more contrast, a helping of honey Dijon. Finally, a little nap on the panini press. Only then is it ready for your mouth
  
  $11.15
- Philly Cheesesteak Panini
  Sliced steak, mozzarella, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and basil garlic aioli. It's not Geno's or Pat's. It's better!
  
  $11.75
- Pizza Panini
  Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, and our own Sauce on a Panini
  
  $10.95
Hot Sandwiches
- Thanksgiving Sandwich
  The best thing about Thanksgiving put between two slices of sourdough bread. Sliced turkey breast, stuffing and gravy. Finished with cranberry aioli
  
  $11.45
- The Rachel (Turkey Reuben)
  All of the deliciousness, with less of the guilt with this modified Reuben made with smoked turkey in place of the corned beef. So turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island Dressing grilled on sourdough bread
  
  $11.15
- Reuben
  All of the deliciousness and ALL of the guilt with this traditional Reuben made with lean corned beef. Same as above, but with a little more impact on the cholesterol. We serve this on marble rye
  
  $11.15
- BLT
  Do I really have to explain it? Okay. A nice portion of applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, and sliced tomato served on toasted honey wheat bread. With mayo, of course
  
  $9.75
- Hot Corned Beef
  On toasted marble rye with mustard. Who needs anything more? Oh yeah-make it a Reuben for a buck more
  
  $9.75
- Hot Pastrami
  See above (except it's Pastrami!) On toasted marble rye with mustard. Just like your deli man in Brooklyn used to make. Of course you can make it a Pastrami Reuben for a buck more
  
  $9.75
- Hot Pastrami & Turkey Combo
  Hungry for a sandwich you need both hands to hold? A full portion of hot pastrami on top of a full portion of smoked turkey. Served on marble rye with Thousand Island dressing. Oy!
  
  $12.45
- BIG Pastrami
  Jonesing for massive quantities of smoked meat? This is the sandwich for you. A full pound of hot pastrami in between two slices of marble rye. This sandwich is so big, I had to have the toothpicks to hold it together custom-made
  
  $19.95
- Grilled Cheese
  On buttered honey wheat bread, we add whatever cheese please you
  - Vegetarian
  $9.25
- Meatball Hero
  On a hoagie roll we put delicious baked meatballs and our house-made sauce. Want to add cheese? Kick a buck.
  
  $10.65
- Quinoa Burger
  Check with us for the Quinoa Burger of the Day. It's always vegan (unless you add cheese.)
  - Vegan
  - Vegetarian
  $10.65
- BBBLTB
  Start with a BLT. Then add bacon, bacon, and oh yeah, bacon.
  
  $16.75
- Roast Beef & Swiss
  To thinly sliced roast beef and Swiss cheese we lovingly add caramelized onions and Horseradish Chive aioli. Served on a Ciabatta roll.
  
  $11.15
Cold Sandwiches and Wraps
- Smoked Turkey on Honey Wheat
  Thin sliced smoked turkey breast, premium Swiss cheese, spring mix, red onion, fresh sliced vine tomato, on lightly toasted honey wheat bread with our house made Sweet Cranberry Aioli. Smoky and sweet!
  
  $10.65
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  Our own twist on an upstate New York classic: oven roasted chicken breast and romaine lettuce with house-made blue cheese dressing and sriracha sauce
  
  $10.25
- Founders Tuna Salad
  House made daily with celery, parsley, dill and red onion. Served on lightly toasted honey wheat bread or a spinach herb wrap with fresh sliced vine tomato, spring mix and our house-made Lemon Parsley Aioli
  
  $9.65
- Founders Chicken Salad
  Our family recipe, made with oven roasted chicken breast, fresh grapes, walnuts, celery, raisins, almonds, and fresh apple, prepared with fresh sliced vine tomato and our house-made Sweet Cranberry Aioli
  
  $10.25
- Ham and Swiss
  A simple American classic! A generous helping of smoke honey ham topped with premium Swiss cheese and our house-made Horseradish-Chive Aioli. Not a Swiss cheese fan? No problem. We'd love to prepare this delicious offering with any cheese you prefer
  
  $10.25
- Chicken Spinach Pesto Wrap
  Marinated and oven roasted chicken breast strips, red onion, fresh sliced vine tomato, mozzarella, baby spinach, and handmade pesto sauce in a garlic and herb wrap. Try it with Bacon for a smoky kick!
  
  $10.95
- The Herbivore
  Abundant selection of fresh semi-seasonal vegetables including (but not limited to) English cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, fresh sliced vine tomato, spring mix and baby spinach, on lightly toasted honey wheat bread or a garlic pesto wrap with our house-made Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette. Can be vegan if you substitute the dressing.
  - Vegan
  - Vegetarian
  $9.25
- Italian Trio Wrap
  Our take on Rochester's favorite sub! Genoa salami, Smoked Honey ham, imported capicola, provolone, spring mix, red onion, and fresh sliced vine tomato with our Horseradish-Chive Aioli. Fuggetaboutit!
  
  $9.95
- Smoked Turkey and Provolone Wrap
  Smoked turkey breast, provolone, red onion, fresh sliced vine tomato and spring mix with our house-made Basil-Garlic Aioli. Simply delicious!
  
  $10.25
- Turkey Club
  Start with a BLT on sourdough, then add another decker of smoked turkey breast. Mayo, of course.
  
  $11.95
Cold Sandwiches, Wraps, and More

You May Substitute Any of Our House-Made Aiolis and Sauces if You Wish: Honey Dijon Sauce, Basil-Garlic Aioli, House-Made Basil Pesto Sauce, Horseradish-Chive Aioli, Lemon-Parsley Aioli, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis Sauce, Sweet Cranberry Aioli
- Banh Mi
  We start with a toasted mini-baguette, then layer roasted pork, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. It's topped off with some sriracha aioli. Sliced jalapeños too, if you wish
  
  $10.75
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
  Your favorite salad in a hand-held version. Herb roasted chicken, romaine lettuce, and caesar dressing all rolled neatly into a wrap
  
  $10.45
- Egg Salad
  My mom's egg salad recipe on our honey wheat bread. Simple and good. Finished with lettuce and tomato
  - Vegetarian
  $9.45
- Chicken Salad Club
  Another diner favorite triple decker starts with a BLT. Then we add another tier of chicken salad
  
  $11.95
- Herb Roasted Chicken Club
  Are you getting the pattern? Triple decker with roasted chicken breast this time
  
  $11.95
- Tuna Salad Club
  Do I really have to explain it again. Okay. Another diner favorite triple decker starts with a BLT. Then we add another tier of tuna salad
  
  $11.95
- Egg Salad Club
  I'm not going to explain it, if you haven't figured it out by now
  
  $11.95
- Avocado Bacon Caesar Wrap
  Romaine lettuce, bacon, sliced avocado, grated parmesan, freshly cracked pepper and Caesar dressing. Hail Caesar!
  
  $11.75
- Cobb Sandwich
  See Cobb Salad. Ditch the bowl. Add Ciabatta roll.
  
  $11.95
More
- Soup
  We also scratch make hot & cold soups daily. Check your weekly emails or our Facebook page for the soup schedule
  
  $4.75 - $7.95
- Quiche Lorraine
  
  Quiche
  We bake quiche all week. Again, check your email or our Facebook page for our offerings
  
  $5.35
Rice Bowls

$11.45. We rotate each day between brown rice, and quinoa. Current choices:
- Southwestern
  Cajun chicken, roasted corn, seasoned black beans, and salsa
- Greek
  Herb roasted chicken, feta, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki
- Banh Mi
  Roasted smoked pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeños, and sriracha
- Herb Roasted Vegetable
  Roasted eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, squash, and hummus
  - Vegetarian
- Cali Roll
  Crab stick, cucumber, avocado, nori, pickled ginger, and wasabi
Coffee Menu

Flavor Shots ($0.75): Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Raspberry
- Quick Cup
  
  12 Oz
  $2.10
  16 Oz
  $2.75
- Cafe au Lait
  
  12 Oz
  $2.85
  16 Oz
  $3.55
- Pourover
  
  8 Oz
  $4.05
- Espresso
  
  Single
  $2.45
  Double
  $3.05
- Americano
  
  12 Oz
  $3.05
  16 Oz
  $3.65
- Clever
  
  12 Oz
  $4.25
- Cappuccino
  
  Single
  $3.55
  Double
  $4.15
- Iced Coffee
  
  16 Oz
  $3.05
  24 Oz
  $4.10
- Aeropress
  
  8 Oz
  $3.05
  12 Oz
  $3.65
- Cafe Latte
  
  12 Oz
  $3.95
  16 Oz
  $4.60
- Iced Latte
  
  16 Oz
  $3.95
  24 Oz
  $5.15
- Chemex
  
  $6.95
- Mocha
  
  12 Oz
  $4.80
  16 Oz
  $5.35
- Iced Mocha
  
  16 Oz
  $4.70
  24 Oz
  $5.90
- French Press
  
  $6.95
- Macchiato (Italian)
  
  Single
  $2.85
  Double
  $3.45
- Frozen Latte
  
  16 Oz
  $4.95
  24 Oz
  $5.95
- Hot Chocolate
  
  12 Oz
  $3.80
  16 Oz
  $4.65
- Macchiato Latte
  
  12 Oz
  $3.95
  16 Oz
  $4.60
- Red Eye
  
  12 Oz
  $4.10
  16 Oz
  $4.95
- Flat White
  
  12 Oz
  $3.95
  16 Oz
  $4.60