Founders Café

Founders Café Founders Café is a charming establishment committed to bringing joy through delicious food. Owned by Maria and her partner, the café features a diverse menu filled with fresh, healthy options crafted from high-quality ingredients. Every aioli and dressing is made in-house from scratch, along with daily-baked desserts and soups. The café emphasizes local and responsible sourcing whenever possible and offers only organic, free-trade coffees and teas. With ample indoor seating and an outdoor patio for enjoyment on pleasant days, Founders Café caters to different dining preferences. They also provide delivery for orders over a minimum amount and offer call-ahead service for those in a rush. Their catering services can accommodate private parties or large lunches, showcasing their readiness to handle events of any size.

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10/19/2026

10 YEARS!!!
Oct. 19-23, 2026

YES! We made it! 10 years! Or as my Italian friends say- X years. To mark the occasion I have smoked 40 pounds of pork belly. 20 pounds of my delicious house-made bacon and another 20 of pork belly burnt ends. Enjoy, and here’s to another 10 wonderful years.

Specials:
Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich - Sweet and spicy Pork Belly served with Caramelized Onions and barbecue sauce on toasted Ciabatta.

House-made Bacon - Ask for it.

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

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

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

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, Broccoli Cheddar
Thursday- Creamy Sausage Tortellini, TBD
Friday- Jambalaya, TBD

10/13/2026

FOUNDERS CLOSED TODAY
OCTOBER 13TH
Water issue- Pipe burst

10/12/2026

10 YEARS?!?!
Oct. 12-16, 2026

YES! On October 26th Founders will celebrate it’s 10 year anniversary. But as is my custom, we’ll be riding this train for two weeks. Now the traditional anniversary gift is tin or aluminum, but my gift to you is PORK! This week we’ll be serving Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Next week will be another Founders special porcine delicacy.

Specials:
Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich - Sweet and spicy Pork Belly served with Caramelized Onions and barbecue sauce on toasted Ciabatta.

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

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

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

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

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

10/05/2026

ANOTHER TWO EXECUTIVE
ORDERS?! YES!
1) AMERICAN CHEESE (YES I KNOW ITS NOT
REALLY CHEESE) MUST BE ON OUR MENU
AND
2) THE AMERICAN CLASSIC WITH
CANADIAN BACON MUST NOW BE
REFERRED TO AS THE “CANADIAN CLASSIC”
Oct. 5-9, 2026

Be advised!

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

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

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

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

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

09/28/2026

NEW PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER-
“CAFE AMERICANO” TO NOW BE CALLED
“CAFE AMERICAN”
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2026

Be advised! (You didn’t think it would end with the Gulf of America and Lake America did you?)

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

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

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

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

09/14/2026

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

Address

13 S Fitzhugh Street
New York, NY
14614

To reach your destination at S Fitzhugh Street in New York, you have a couple of options for transportation:

**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:**
- Take the **2 or 5 train** to the **Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station**.
- From there, transfer to the **Q6 bus** towards Jamaica and get off at the nearest stop on S Fitzhugh Street.

2. **Bus:**
- You can also take the **Q24 or Q41 bus** directly to S Fitzhugh Street. Check local schedules for exact routes and times.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, head towards S Fitzhugh Street via major thoroughfares like the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678).
2. Look for street parking options along S Fitzhugh Street or nearby streets. There may also be parking garages in the vicinity if street parking is unavailable.

Make sure to check traffic conditions and public transport schedules before you head out!

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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At Founders Café, the passion for food shines through every dish on the menu. Maria and her team have crafted a delightful experience that prioritizes fresh, healthy, and flavorful offerings. With an extensive selection that includes specialty coffee and tea, paninis, sandwiches, wraps, salads, grain bowls, and baked goods, there’s something to satisfy every palate.

What sets Founders Café apart is their commitment to quality. Every aioli and dressing is made from scratch right in-house, ensuring that each bite bursts with flavor. The café also takes pride in baking all their desserts and preparing soups daily, showcasing a dedication to freshness that is hard to find elsewhere. Sourcing ingredients locally and responsibly further enhances the quality of their dishes while supporting the community.

For those looking for convenience without sacrificing taste, Founders Café offers free delivery (with a minimum order) and a call-ahead option for quick pickups. Whether you're dining in the cozy interior or enjoying the outdoor patio when weather permits, you’ll feel welcomed by the inviting atmosphere.

Additionally, Founders Café is equipped to handle catering needs for private parties or larger events—having successfully catered lunches for up to 250 people! This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for any gathering.

In summary, Founders Café is not just about serving food; it's about creating happiness through delicious meals made with love and care. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or planning a special event, you can expect nothing less than exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes at this charming café on S Fitzhugh Street.