Founders Café is a coffeehouse and café. Located in the Academy Building, Founders Café serves breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, and smoothies. All coffee is direct trade, with options including espresso drinks, French Press, AeroPress, and pour-over. There is also outdoor seating, weather permitting, and free wifi.
Catering and delivery also available. The interior has a giant mural of city founder Nathaniel Rochester made from a digital copy of his portrait at the Memorial Art Gallery. Another wall lists various other historical Rochesterians, including William Gleason, George Eastman, John Bausch, and Hiram Sibley. Opened May 19, 2014.