Founders Food Menu
Munchies
Sammies
Backwoods Bastard
$16.00BLT
$15.00Blushing Monk Sandwich
$16.00Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$15.00Caprese
$16.00Charise's Rueben
$18.00Cheesy Does It
$14.00Devil Dancer
$17.00Hot Honey Chicken
$17.00Mug Clubber
$16.00Ruebin's Rueben
$17.00The Cuban
$16.00Veggie Wrap
$15.00Louis A Cornelius
$15.00Big Dutch
$15.00Godfather
$15.00Lunch Combo
Hot Dog W/ Chips
OUT OF STOCK$9.00Turkey/BaconWRAP
OUT OF STOCK$14.00Ham/Swiss WRAP
OUT OF STOCK$12.00Blushing Monk WRAP
OUT OF STOCK$16.00Backwoods Sliders
OUT OF STOCK$8.00Brat w/ chips
OUT OF STOCK$11.00
Salad
Soup
Sides
Desserts
Sauces
Apple Cider Dressing - Side
$0.50Balsamic Vin - Side
$0.50BBQ Sauce - Side
$0.50Buffalo - Side
$0.504oz Beer Cheese
$4.00Blue Cheese Dressing - Side
$0.50Chipotle Crema - Side
$0.50Cilantro Lime Dressing - Side
$0.501000 Island - Side
$0.50Garlic Mayo - Side
$0.50Honey Gochujang - Side
$0.50Honey Mustard - Side
$0.50Italian Dressing - Side
$0.50Maple Mustard - Side
$0.50Mayo - Side
$0.50Ranch - Side
$0.50Yellow Mustard - Side
$0.50Pesto - Side
$0.50Ceasar Dressing - Side
$0.50Chip Dip - Side
$1.50
Catering
Appetizers
Chicken Skewers (Per Person)
Your choice of one (1) seasoning.$5.00Mushroom Tarts (Per Person)
Savory tart filled with wild mushrooms and artisan cheeses.$5.00Veggie Spring Rolls (Per Person)
With pineapple sweet chili sauce.$3.00Dirty Bastard Braised Meatballs (priced per person)
Giant Meatballs with our house-made BBQ sauce.$3.50Vegan 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.$250.00Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Southern-inspired shrimp with cocktail sauce.$115.00Solid Gold Sliders
You pick: Ham & Swiss, Chicken Salad, Vegan, Italian, or your choice of two.$175.00Crudite
Assorted fresh veggies, with hummus, pimento cheese, and ranch for dipping.$150.00Fresh Fruit Tray
Seasonal selections, cut fresh each morning.$135.00Pakora Platter
Veggie fritters made from chickpea flour. Served with fresh cilantro sauce.$95.00Founders Beer Cheese
Our signature dip. Served with tortilla and seasoned pita chips.$125.00Spinach Artichoke Dip
House-made and always a hit. Served warm with seasoned pita chips and tortilla chips.$125.00Guacamole & Fire-Roasted Salsa
Freshly made each day. Served with tortilla chips.$85.00Buffalo Chicken Dip
A game-day classic. Served warm with seasoned pita chips and tortilla chips.$125.00Roasted Street Corn Salsa
Cheesy corn salsa seasoned with lime. Served with tortilla chips.$95.00Green 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.$125.00Backwoods Board
Giant soft pretzel surrounded by smoked sausage and cut cheese.$175.00Caprese 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.$4.50Apple Walnut Salad (Per Person)
Mixed greens, toasted walnuts, sliced apples, bleu cheese, red onion, croutons. Served with balsamic dressing.$5.00Caesar Salad (Per Person)
Parmesan and croutons on a bed of chopped romaine. Served with Caesar dressing.$4.00House 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.$6.50Late 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
Entrees
Baked Pasta Bar (Per Person)
Pick two: Pesto pasta, fettuccini-alfredo, or cheesy marinara. Includes house salad and rolls with whipped butter.$14.00Dirty-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.$18.00Roast 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.$21.00Herb-Crusted Tenderloin: Pork Tenderloin (Per Person)
Served with mashed potatoes & gravy, roasted broccoli, and rolls with whipped butter.$22.00Herb-Crusted Tenderloin: Beef Tenderloin (Per Person)
Market price. Served with mashed potatoes & gravy, roasted broccoli, and rolls with whipped butter.$32.00Centennial Salmon (Per Person)
Featuring Spanish Romesco sauce, wild-rice, roasted broccoli, and rolls with butter.$28.00Founders 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.$18.00Sandwich Spread (Per Person)
$21.00Chili Bar(Per Person)
$14.00Mini Quiche (Per Person)
$3.50
Sides
Rolls With Whipped Butter (Per Person)
$3.00Mashed Potatoes (Per Person)
$3.00Broccoli Salad (Per Person)
$3.00Red Cabbage Slaw (Per Person)
$3.00Baked Mac And Cheese (Per Person)
$4.50Fruit Salad (Per Person)
$4.50Balsamic Brussel Sprouts (Per Person)
$4.50Glazed Carrots (Per Person)
$4.50Italian Pasta Salad (Per Person)
$4.50Roasted Potatoes (Per Person)
$4.50
Beverages
Happy Hour Menu
Beer Happy Hour
Food Happy Hour
Beer Battered Mushrooms (H.H)
$8.00Beer Cheese (H.H)
$8.00Beer City Cheese Curds(H.H)
$11.00Boneless Chicken Wings(H.H)
$8.00Caprese Platter(H.H)
$10.00Charcuterie(H.H)
$18.00Chicken Wings(H.H)
OUT OF STOCK$13.00Chips & Dip(H.H)
$8.00Fried Pickles(H.H)
$8.00Hot Pretzel(H.H)
$8.00Hummus (H.H)
OUT OF STOCK$8.00Truffle Fries App(H.H)
$10.00Truffle Fries(H.H)
$10.00
Bar Carts
Beer
N/A
Mug Club Section
New Membership
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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
