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Founders Café

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Central Business District, Rochester

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Founders Café

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Main Menu

Catering - Custom Catering for Corporate and Office facilites. We Cater to ALL! Call (585) 770 - 7107 to inquire for more information

Breakfast

Breakfast is available 7:00am - 11:00am Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday.

Benny

6.15

Smoked ham, two eggs, and lemon-parsley aioli on a Ciabatta roll

Florentine

6.55

Two eggs, sautéed spinach, tomato, and lemon-parsley aioli on a Ciabatta roll

Tardy Student

5.75

Two scrambled eggs, choice of cheese on buttered honey wheat toast

Oatmeal

5.75

A nice cup of hot oatmeal served with maple syrup. We have cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins if you wish

Denver

6.55

Two eggs, smoked ham, sautéed peppers and caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese on a Ciabatta roll

American Classic

6.15

Your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, two eggs, and cheddar cheese on a Ciabatta roll

Breakfast Burrito

6.65

Scrambled eggs, cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, and your choice of ham or bacon on a garlic herb wrap

Avocado Toast

8.75

Two slices honey wheat toast, sliced avocado, tomato, sliced bermuda onion, with a little paprika.

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

10.85

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!

Founders Favorite

9.45

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!

Founders House Salad

9.45

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?

Waldorf Salad

10.15

Mixed greens, diced celery and apples, grapes, walnuts with house-made Ranch dressing.

Chicken Caprese Salad

10.65

Herb roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil served with our Honey Rosemary Balsamic dressing.

Founders Classic Caesar Salad

9.45

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!

The Greek

9.85

Cucumber, feta cheese, assorted Greek olives, red onion, lemon wedge, and grape tomatoes with mesclun spring mix and lemon-basil vinaigrette

Herb Roasted Vegetable Salad

9.75

An assortment of freshly roasted and herbed vegetables on a bed of spring mix. Try it with the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Chefs Salad

10.65

Mixed greens, smoked ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and a hard boiled egg with our Honey Rosemary Balsamic dressing.

Turkey Chipotle Avocado Salad

11.95

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.)

Paninis

Smoked Turkey and Pesto Panini

10.85

Thin sliced smoked turkey breast with provolone cheese, fresh sliced vine tomato, and handmade basil pesto

Chicken Caprese Panini

10.95

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!

Artisan Five Cheese and Tomato

10.65

Fresh sliced vine tomato, fresh cut herbs, aged NY cheddar, premium Swiss cheese, mozzarella, shaved parmesan, and provolone cheeses grilled to perfection

Caprese Sandwich

10.65

Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Topped off with a little basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious!

Founders Cuban

11.95

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

Philly Cheesesteak Panini

11.75

Sliced steak, mozzarella, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and basil garlic aioli. It's not Geno's or Pat's. It's better!

Herb Roasted Veggie Panini

10.95

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!

The Carnivore

11.95

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!

Chipotle Turkey Avocado

11.95

Smoked turkey breast slices and provolone cheese, house-made chipotle bacon mayonnaise and one-half fresh avocado. Spicy and delicious!

Cajun Chicken & Bleu Cheese Panini

10.95

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!

Jef (Jambon Et Fromage)

11.15

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

Pizza Panini

10.95

Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, and our own Sauce on a Panini

Hot Sandwiches

Thanksgiving Sandwich

11.45

The best thing about Thanksgiving put between two slices of sourdough bread. Sliced turkey breast, stuffing and gravy. Finished with cranberry aioli

Reuben

11.15

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

Hot Corned Beef

9.75

On toasted marble rye with mustard. Who needs anything more? Oh yeah-make it a Reuben for a buck more

Hot Pastrami & Turkey Combo

12.45

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!

Grilled Cheese

9.25

On buttered honey wheat bread, we add whatever cheese please you

Quinoa Burger

10.65

Check with us for the Quinoa Burger of the Day. It's always vegan (unless you add cheese.)

Roast Beef & Swiss

11.15

To thinly sliced roast beef and Swiss cheese we lovingly add caramelized onions and Horseradish Chive aioli. Served on a Ciabatta roll.

The Rachel (Turkey Reuben)

11.15

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

Blt

9.75

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

Hot Pastrami

9.75

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

Big Pastrami

19.95

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

Meatball Hero

10.65

On a hoagie roll we put delicious baked meatballs and our house-made sauce. Want to add cheese? Kick a buck.

Bbbltb

16.75

Start with a BLT. Then add bacon, bacon, and oh yeah, bacon.

Cold Sandwiches and Wraps

Smoked Turkey On Honey Wheat

10.65

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!

Founders Tuna Salad

9.65

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

Ham and Swiss

10.25

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

The Herbivore

9.25

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.

Smoked Turkey and Provolone Wrap

10.25

Smoked turkey breast, provolone, red onion, fresh sliced vine tomato and spring mix with our house-made Basil-Garlic Aioli. Simply delicious!

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

10.25

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

Founders Chicken Salad

10.25

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

Chicken Spinach Pesto Wrap

10.95

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!

Italian Trio Wrap

9.95

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!

Turkey Club

11.95

Start with a BLT on sourdough, then add another decker of smoked turkey breast. Mayo, of course.

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

10.75

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

Egg Salad

9.45

My mom's egg salad recipe on our honey wheat bread. Simple and good. Finished with lettuce and tomato

Herb Roasted Chicken Club

11.95

Are you getting the pattern? Triple decker with roasted chicken breast this time

Egg Salad Club

11.95

I'm not going to explain it, if you haven't figured it out by now

Cobb Sandwich

11.95

See Cobb Salad. Ditch the bowl. Add Ciabatta roll.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

10.45

Your favorite salad in a hand-held version. Herb roasted chicken, romaine lettuce, and caesar dressing all rolled neatly into a wrap

Chicken Salad Club

11.95

Another diner favorite triple decker starts with a BLT. Then we add another tier of chicken salad

Tuna Salad Club

11.95

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

Avocado Bacon Caesar Wrap

11.75

Romaine lettuce, bacon, sliced avocado, grated parmesan, freshly cracked pepper and Caesar dressing. Hail Caesar!

Soup

4.75

We also scratch make hot & cold soups daily. Check your weekly emails or our Facebook page for the soup schedule

Quiche

5.35

We bake quiche all week. Again, check your email or our Facebook page for our offerings

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

Banh Mi

Roasted smoked pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeños, and sriracha

Cali Roll

Crab stick, cucumber, avocado, nori, pickled ginger, and wasabi

Greek

Herb roasted chicken, feta, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki

Herb Roasted Vegetable

Roasted eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, squash, and hummus

Coffee Menu

Flavor Shots ($0.75): Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Raspberry

Quick Cup

2.1

Pourover

4.05

Americano

3.05

Cappuccino

3.55

Aeropress

3.05

Iced Latte

3.95

Mocha

4.8

French Press

6.95

Frozen Latte

4.95

Macchiato Latte

3.95

Flat White

3.95

Cafe Au Lait

2.85

Espresso

2.45

Clever

4.25

Iced Coffee

3.05

Cafe Latte

3.95

Chemex

6.95

Iced Mocha

4.7

Macchiato (Italian)

2.85

Hot Chocolate

3.8

Red Eye

4.1

Specials

What Did You Give Up For LENT? Hopefully not paninis! Get some JUMBO SHRIMP added to a salad or subbed on a sandwich. And not just on Fridays. SPECIALS- Shrimp Po' Boys Sautéed Shrimp on Your Salad or Sandwich Hope you're hungry!

Special Stuff

Shrimp Po Boy

12.95

Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, Lettuce and Tomato on a toasted hoagie roll.

Soups

Monday - Matzo Ball, Chili

Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Cream of Mushroom

Friday - Jambalaya, Mac & Cheese

Tuesday - Tomato Basil, Broccoli Cheddar

Thursday - Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Tbd

Quiche / Quinoa Burger

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