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    Founders Brewing Company 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW

    American
    Open now11AM - 9PM
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    Founders Food Menu
    Catering
    Happy Hour Menu
    Bar Carts
    Mug Club Section

    Founders Food Menu

    Munchies

    • Battered Mushrooms

      $10.00
    • Beer Cheese Dip

      $12.00
    • Boneless Chicken Wings

      $12.00
    • Caprese Platter

      $14.00
    • Charcuterie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Charcuterie Cup

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Cheese Curds

      $13.00
    • Chicken Wings

      $15.00
    • Chips & Dip

      $8.00
    • Fried Pickles

      $10.00
    • Hot Pretzel

      $12.00
    • Hummus

      $12.00
    • Truffle Fries App

      $12.00

    Burger

    • Beer Cheese Smasher

      $13.00
    • Smash Burger

      $10.00
    • Plain Cheeseburger

      $10.00

    Sammies

    • Backwoods Bastard

      $16.00
    • BLT

      $15.00
    • Blushing Monk Sandwich

      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      $15.00
    • Caprese

      $16.00
    • Charise's Rueben

      $18.00
    • Cheesy Does It

      $14.00
    • Devil Dancer

      $17.00
    • Hot Honey Chicken

      $17.00
    • Mug Clubber

      $16.00
    • Ruebin's Rueben

      $17.00
    • The Cuban

      $16.00
    • Veggie Wrap

      $15.00
    • Louis A Cornelius

      $15.00
    • Big Dutch

      $15.00
    • Godfather

      $15.00
    • Lunch Combo

    • Hot Dog W/ Chips

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Turkey/BaconWRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Ham/Swiss WRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Blushing Monk WRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Backwoods Sliders

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Brat w/ chips

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00

    Salad

    • Blushing Monk Salad

      $16.00
    • Ceasar Salad

      $12.00
    • House Salad

      $10.00
    • Michigan Apple Salad

      $14.00
    • Southwest Salad

      $12.00
    • Side Ceasar Salad

      $4.00
    • Side House Salad

      $3.00

    Soup

    • Founder's Chili

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Cup Chili

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Bowl Soup of Day

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Cup Soup

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Kids Menu

    • Grilled Cheese

      $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      $8.00
    • Kids Burger

      $8.00

    Sides

    • Lg. Side Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Truffle Fries

      $4.00
    • Side House Salad

      $3.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $4.00
    • Coleslaw

      $3.00
    • Tortilla Chips

      $2.00
    • Side of Fries

      $3.00
    • Chip Dip - Side

      $1.50
    • Side of Chips

      $3.00
    • Grilled Chicken Breast

      $4.00
    • Cajun Chicken Breast

      $4.00
    • Side of Cucumbers

      $2.00
    • Side of Celery

      $2.00
    • Side of Carrots

      $2.00

    Desserts

    • Mini IC Bar

    • Classic IC Bar

      $5.00
    • Ice Cream Scoop

      $3.50
    • Seasonal Ice Cream Scoop

      $4.00
    • Ice Cream Sandwich

      $6.00

    Sauces

    • Apple Cider Dressing - Side

      $0.50
    • Balsamic Vin - Side

      $0.50
    • BBQ Sauce - Side

      $0.50
    • Buffalo - Side

      $0.50
    • 4oz Beer Cheese

      $4.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing - Side

      $0.50
    • Chipotle Crema - Side

      $0.50
    • Cilantro Lime Dressing - Side

      $0.50
    • 1000 Island - Side

      $0.50
    • Garlic Mayo - Side

      $0.50
    • Honey Gochujang - Side

      $0.50
    • Honey Mustard - Side

      $0.50
    • Italian Dressing - Side

      $0.50
    • Maple Mustard - Side

      $0.50
    • Mayo - Side

      $0.50
    • Ranch - Side

      $0.50
    • Yellow Mustard - Side

      $0.50
    • Pesto - Side

      $0.50
    • Ceasar Dressing - Side

      $0.50
    • Chip Dip - Side

      $1.50

    Catering

    Appetizers

    • Chicken Skewers (Per Person)

      Your choice of one (1) seasoning.
      $5.00
    • Mushroom Tarts (Per Person)

      Savory tart filled with wild mushrooms and artisan cheeses.
      $5.00
    • Veggie Spring Rolls (Per Person)

      With pineapple sweet chili sauce.
      $3.00
    • Dirty Bastard Braised Meatballs (priced per person)

      Giant Meatballs with our house-made BBQ sauce.
      $3.50
    • Vegan Dirty Bastard Braised Meatballs (Per Person)

      Giant Meatballs with our house-made BBQ sauce.
      $4.00

    Large Platters

    • Charcuterie Board

      European cheeses & cured meats, with crackers, mixed nuts, berries, & grapes.
      $250.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      Southern-inspired shrimp with cocktail sauce.
      $115.00
    • Solid Gold Sliders

      You pick: Ham & Swiss, Chicken Salad, Vegan, Italian, or your choice of two.
      $175.00
    • Crudite

      Assorted fresh veggies, with hummus, pimento cheese, and ranch for dipping.
      $150.00
    • Fresh Fruit Tray

      Seasonal selections, cut fresh each morning.
      $135.00
    • Pakora Platter

      Veggie fritters made from chickpea flour. Served with fresh cilantro sauce.
      $95.00
    • Founders Beer Cheese

      Our signature dip. Served with tortilla and seasoned pita chips.
      $125.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip

      House-made and always a hit. Served warm with seasoned pita chips and tortilla chips.
      $125.00
    • Guacamole & Fire-Roasted Salsa

      Freshly made each day. Served with tortilla chips.
      $85.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Dip

      A game-day classic. Served warm with seasoned pita chips and tortilla chips.
      $125.00
    • Roasted Street Corn Salsa

      Cheesy corn salsa seasoned with lime. Served with tortilla chips.
      $95.00
    • Green Goddess Tahini Dip

      A vegan and gluten-free twist on the classic dressing. Packed with fresh herbs and balanced with nutty tahini. Served with tortilla chips and fresh veggies.
      $125.00
    • Backwoods Board

      Giant soft pretzel surrounded by smoked sausage and cut cheese.
      $175.00
    • Caprese Platter

      $145.00

    Salads

    • Southwest Chopped (Per Person)

      Mixed greens, corn salsa, grape tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. Served with cilantro-lime dressing.
      $4.50
    • Apple Walnut Salad (Per Person)

      Mixed greens, toasted walnuts, sliced apples, bleu cheese, red onion, croutons. Served with balsamic dressing.
      $5.00
    • Caesar Salad (Per Person)

      Parmesan and croutons on a bed of chopped romaine. Served with Caesar dressing.
      $4.00
    • House Salad (Per Person)

      Lettuce with Red Onion, Shredded Cheese, Tomato, and Croutons. Served with Ranch Dressing.
      $4.00

    Snacks

    • Morning Pastries (Per Person)

      Fresh bagels, muffins, & scones from Nantucket Baking Co. Plus a bowl of apples, oranges, and bananas.
      $6.50
    • Late Night Snack Bowls (Per Person)

      Designed for sharing. Featuring an array of potato chips, pretzels, mixed nuts, and Gardetto's snack mix. Each served separately with bowls dispersed around the room.
      $2.50

    Desserts

    • Cookies (Baker's Dozen)

      $20.00
    • Porter Brownie (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • Lemon Bars (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • 7-Layer Magic Bars (Per Person)

      Contains pecans. Minimum order 10.
      $5.00
    • Dessert Fee

      $40.00

    Entrees

    • Baked Pasta Bar (Per Person)

      Pick two: Pesto pasta, fettuccini-alfredo, or cheesy marinara. Includes house salad and rolls with whipped butter.
      $14.00
    • Dirty-Bastard BBQ (Per Person)

      You pick: Pulled pork, shredded chicken, or 1/2 & 1/2. Includes pasta salad, baked beans, pickles, potato chips, red-cabbage slaw, and brioche buns. Featuring house-made Dirty-Bastard BBQ sauce.
      $18.00
    • Roast Chicken Dinner (Per Person)

      Choice of one: Grilled caprese chicken, garlic & herbed, or cilantro-lime. Includes wild-rice, seasonal vegetables, and rolls with whipped butter.
      $21.00
    • Herb-Crusted Tenderloin: Pork Tenderloin (Per Person)

      Served with mashed potatoes & gravy, roasted broccoli, and rolls with whipped butter.
      $22.00
    • Herb-Crusted Tenderloin: Beef Tenderloin (Per Person)

      Market price. Served with mashed potatoes & gravy, roasted broccoli, and rolls with whipped butter.
      $32.00
    • Centennial Salmon (Per Person)

      Featuring Spanish Romesco sauce, wild-rice, roasted broccoli, and rolls with butter.
      $28.00
    • Founders Taco Bar (Per Person)

      Your choice: Chicken, steak, or 1/2 & 1/2. Includes Spanish rice, refried beans, flour & corn tortillas, and a medley of toppings. Make it a Fajita Bar (+1.50/person). Vegan chorizo available for +6/person.
      $18.00
    • Sandwich Spread (Per Person)

      $21.00
    • Chili Bar(Per Person)

      $14.00
    • Mini Quiche (Per Person)

      $3.50

    Sides

    • Rolls With Whipped Butter (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • Mashed Potatoes (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • Broccoli Salad (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • Red Cabbage Slaw (Per Person)

      $3.00
    • Baked Mac And Cheese (Per Person)

      $4.50
    • Fruit Salad (Per Person)

      $4.50
    • Balsamic Brussel Sprouts (Per Person)

      $4.50
    • Glazed Carrots (Per Person)

      $4.50
    • Italian Pasta Salad (Per Person)

      $4.50
    • Roasted Potatoes (Per Person)

      $4.50

    Beverages

    • Coffee Service

      Priced per person.
      $3.50
    • Tea Service

      Priced per person.
      $3.50
    • All Day Can

      $4.00
    • Mimosa

      $11.00
    • Sparkling Riesling

      $10.00
    • Mocktail

      $5.50
    • Shandy can

      $4.00

    CR Add Ons

    • $500 Room Fee

      $500.00
    • $750 Room Fee

      $750.00
    • $15 CR Tour/Tasting

      $15.00
    • $10 CR Tour

      $10.00
    • Centerpiece Fee

      $25.00
    • Candle Fee

      $10.00

    Happy Hour Menu

    Beer Happy Hour

    • PINT- All Day IPA(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Solid Gold(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Centennial IPA(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- MI P1LSNER(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Mortal Bloom(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Rübaeus(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Dirty Bastard(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Porter(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT-Red's Rye(H.H)

      $3.00
    • PINT- Nitro Rub

      $3.00

    Food Happy Hour

    • Beer Battered Mushrooms (H.H)

      $8.00
    • Beer Cheese (H.H)

      $8.00
    • Beer City Cheese Curds(H.H)

      $11.00
    • Boneless Chicken Wings(H.H)

      $8.00
    • Caprese Platter(H.H)

      $10.00
    • Charcuterie(H.H)

      $18.00
    • Chicken Wings(H.H)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Chips & Dip(H.H)

      $8.00
    • Fried Pickles(H.H)

      $8.00
    • Hot Pretzel(H.H)

      $8.00
    • Hummus (H.H)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Truffle Fries App(H.H)

      $10.00
    • Truffle Fries(H.H)

      $10.00

    Bar Happy Hour

    • Cider (H.H)

      $4.50
    • Cherry Cider(H.H)

      $4.50
    • Founder's Gin & Tonic(H.H)

      $9.00
    • Red Wine(H.H)

      $7.00
    • White Wine(H.H)

      $7.00
    • Rose Wine(H.H)

      $6.00
    • Sparkling Riesling(H.H)

      $8.00

    Bar Carts

    Beer

    • Solid Gold

      $7.00
    • Water Hazard

      $5.50
    • Rubaeus

      $7.00
    • Easy Drinking

      $5.50
    • All Day Can

      $5.00
    • Mortal Bloom Can

      $7.00
    • Garage Lime Can

      $5.50
    • Garage Beer Can

      $5.50
    • Can Coozies

      $5.00

    N/A

    • Bottled Water

      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      $5.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free

      $5.00
    • Hoppy Mood

      $5.00
    • Nonetheless

      $6.00
    • Celcius

      $5.00
    • Powerade

      $5.00

    Snacks

    • Chips

      $3.00
    • Hot Dog W/ Chips

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Ham/Swiss WRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Turkey/BaconWRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Veggie Wrap

      $12.00
    • Blushing Monk WRAP

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Hot Dog

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Brat w/ chips

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00

    Mug Club Section

    New Membership

    • M.C New Membership

      $50.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Overlooking the brewing facilities, our Taproom allows customers a look into where the beer magic happens. It's a great testing ground for us, and on any particular day you will find numerous products on draft available only at Founders. The unique offering of specialty beers, specialty cocktails, Seltzers, Wines, NA Beer, the laid back atmosphere, award winning Deli Sandwiches, and multiple nights of live music each week, has helped to make our Taproom a staple in the Grand Rapids community and a destination for travelers. Stop by whenever you can and experience it for yourself, fresh from the source!

    Location

    235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Directions