Founders Café

Founders Café Specialty Coffee and Tea; Panini, Sandwiches and Wraps; Salads; Soups; Grain Bowls; and Baked Goods. All our aioli and dressings are made here from scratch.

Our Story:

Maria and I bought Founders Café with the objective of making people happy with food. We offer an extensive menu of fresh, healthy, and tasty items using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. We bake all our own desserts and scratch make all our soups daily. When possible, we source locally and responsibly. Our coffees and teas are all organic and free traded. We have seating inside and offer the patio outside seasonally and weather permitting. Delivery is free (with a minimum order.) Or you can call ahead if you’re in a hurry, and have your order ready when you get here. Catering and private parties can be arranged here at the Cafe. Or we can bring it to you wherever you want. We’ve done lunches for 250 so we’re up for anything! Hope you’re hungry!

09/14/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY
Sept. 14-18, 2026

The holiday is September 14th, but we can help you celebrate all week! So come eat one. Maybe two…

Specials:
Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Cream of Mushroom
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Chicken Noodle
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Roasted Butternut Squash
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, TBD
Friday- French Onion, TBD

09/08/2026

FALLING INTO FALL
Sept. 8-11, 2026

Buh-bye Lobster. See ya later Kielbasa. Hasta la vista gazpacho. Out with the outdoor seating. Hello two hot soups a day. And don’t forget to come in and help us celebrate National Breakfast Month! (At least until 11:00am!)

Specials:
Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Matzo Ball
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Broccoli Cheddar
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, TBD
Friday- Chili, TBD

09/01/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS-
Founders will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th to observe the Labor Day weekend holiday.
See you Tuesday!

08/31/2026

OOPS! LABOR DAY IS NEXT WEEK
ONE MORE WEEK OF SUMMER
Aug. 31 - Sept. 4, 2026

This will be the last week for Lobster Rolls, Pizza Paninis, Grilled Kielbasa, and Gazpacho. Our outside patio will be put away soon too.

Specials:
Pizza Panini- Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, Basil and Sauce on a toasted Panini Roll.

Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Grilled Kielbasa Hoagie - Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Red Peppers. Caramelized Onions, BBQ Sauce on a toasted Hoagie

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

08/24/2026

LAST WEEK FOR LOBSTER (AND SUMMER
SPECIALS)
Aug. 24 - 28, 2026

This will be the last week for Lobster Rolls, Pizza Paninis, Grilled Kielbasa, and Gazpacho. Our outside patio will be put away soon too.

Specials:
Pizza Panini- Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, Basil and Sauce on a toasted Panini Roll.

Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Grilled Kielbasa Hoagie - Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Red Peppers. Caramelized Onions, BBQ Sauce on a toasted Hoagie

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

08/17/2026

THURSDAY IS NATIONAL BACON LOVERS DAY!
Aug. 17-21, 2026

So in addition to it being National Panini Month, Bacon Lovers Day is this Thursday. (But you know we celebrate both all year long.)

Specials:
Pizza Panini- Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, Basil and Sauce on a toasted Panini Roll.

Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Grilled Kielbasa Hoagie - Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Red Peppers. Caramelized Onions, BBQ Sauce on a toasted Hoagie

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

08/03/2026

PRICE INCREASES
Aug. 3-7, 2026

Please be aware that increasing costs of food, coffee, and delivery charges have made it necessary for us to increase pricing here.

Specials:
Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Grilled Kielbasa Hoagie - Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Red Peppers. Caramelized Onions, BBQ Sauce on a toasted Hoagie

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

07/27/2026

I’M (WE’RE) BACK!!!

July 27-31, 2026

Maria and I both made it back from our cruise. It was GREAT! (So whoever bet the over can collect.)

Specials:
Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Grilled Kielbasa Hoagie - Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Red Peppers. Caramelized Onions, BBQ Sauce on a toasted Hoagie

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

07/06/2026

Founders Closed Saturdays in July
July 6-10, 2026

Maria and I are going on our annual vacation. (Don’t miss us too much!)

Specials:
Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- French Onion, Gazpacho

06/29/2026

FOUNDERS CLOSED SATURDAYS IN JULY
June 29 - July 3, 2026

This Saturday for the 4th of July. The next three for Maria and my annual vacation. (Don’t miss us too much!)

Specials:
Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Jambalaya, Gazpacho

06/22/2026

BURRATA - I GOTTA
BACON - I’VE MAKIN
BELLY OF PORK -IN THE STORE
June 22-26, 2026

Same as last week. Except I made my (World Famous in Rochester) Bacon!

Specials:
Burrata and Roasted Tomato Salad - A half salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata, and Olive Oil.

Lobster Rolls - Fresh Lobster Salad on a bed of Romaine topped with Celery Salt on a Buttered, Toasted Hot Dog Bun. Served with a wedge of Lemon.

Roasted Beet Salad - Sweet Roasted Beets, Crumbled Feta, and Walnuts on a bed of Spring Mix. Served with EVOO and Balsamic.

Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich - Tender Smoked Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, and Barbecue Sauce on a toasted Ciabatta roll.

Shrimp Po’ Boy - Cajun Shrimp, Chipotle Bacon Aioli, on a toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce and Tomato.

Rod Stewart - Herb Roasted Chicken, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, and Pesto on a Panini Roll.

Dirty Bird - Herb Roasted Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing melted on Sourdough.

SOUPS:
Monday- Matzo Ball, Gazpacho
Tuesday- Tomato Basil, Gazpacho
Wednesday- Italian Wedding, Gazpacho
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, Gazpacho
Friday- Chili, Gazpacho

06/18/2026

OPEN JUNETEENTH
June 19, 2026

Just a heads up that Founders will be open Juneteenth (June 19th) regular hours. Depending on how things go, we may close early.

Address

13 S Fitzhugh Street
New York, NY
14614

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15857701721

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