Founders Brewing

Breweries, Sandwiches

Hours + Location

(616) 776-1195

(616) 776-1195

Monday: 11 AM - 9 PM

Tuesday: 11 AM - 9 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM - 9 PM

Thursday: 11 AM - 11 PM

Friday: 11 AM - 11 PM

Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM

Sunday: 11 AM - 9 PM

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, 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!

Additional Information

Offers Takeout
Vegan Options
Casual, Classy
Outdoor Seating
Good For Kids
Offers Catering

Menu

Food

Food

Munchies

All of our munchies are generous portions and can easily be shared.

PULLED PORK NACHOS $13.00

Michigan made La Fiesta Tortilla Chips topped with In House bourbon barrel-smoked pulled pork, cheese sauce, sliced jalapenos, diced tomato, green onion and drizzled with Dirty Bastard BBQ Sauce.

Try it Vegan with Vegan Chorizo and Vegan Queso: $2 upcharge

BEER CHEESE DIP $11.75

Our popular house made beer cheese dip features smoked Gouda, cream cheese, chopped fresh garlic, red peppers, spinach, and a blend of Centennial IPA & Red’s Rye IPA. Served with seasoned crostini and tortilla chips.

HOT PRETZEL $8.50

Served with your choice of Centennial IPA Honey Mustard, Dirty Bastard Mustard, or yellow mustard. Add a sidecar of beer cheese dip for $2.25.

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE $9.00

Fresh house-made guacamole served with tortilla chips.

CHIPS & SALSA $8.00

A medium heat, house-made fresh salsa served with tortilla chips.

BOURBON BARREL-SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS $14.00

BBQ or hot served with celery sticks and house-made ranch or house-made bleu cheese dressing. 1 lb per order.

Sandwiches

Our sandwiches are hand-crafted, just like our beer. Each one is made to order and, during busy times, can take a while to prepare. Relax, enjoy a beer, and we’ll bring over your food when it’s ready.

NEW ITEM: CHIPOTLE PORK BOWL $16.50

Chipotle smoked pulled pork, diced pineapple, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, avocado on top of cilantro lime rice with cilantro lime dressing.

NEW ITEM: VEGAN CHORIZO WRAP 14.00

Spicy vegan chorizo with corn, black beans, shredded lettuce, vegan queso, avocado and pico de gallo all wrapped in a flour tortilla.

BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP WHOLE: / $11.50

Kale, shredded Parmesan cheese, blackened chicken breast in a flour tortilla with our house-made Caesar dressing. Served cold with a side of potato chips.

**No Substitution for Tortilla Wrap**

BRASSWORKS BLT WHOLE / $12.50 HALF / $10.00

Thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on San Fran sourdough. This classic got its name from our original home in the Brassworks Building.

DEVIL DANCER WHOLE / $13.00 HALF / $10.50

Roasted chicken, pepper jack, jalapeño, banana peppers, red onions, and chipotle mayo on a telera roll.

DIRTY BASTARD WHOLE / $12.00 HALF / $9.50

You don’t have to be one to order it! In house bourbon barrel-smoked pastrami, Swiss, lettuce, red onions, and house-made horseradish sauce on Polish rye.

CAPRESE WHOLE / $11.50 HALF / $9.50

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil piled on toasted ciabatta with pesto served with a sidecar of balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian friendly.

THE CUBAN WHOLE / $12.50 HALF / $11.00

In house bourbon barrel-smoked pulled pork topped with sliced smoked ham, Swiss, sliced pickles, and yellow mustard on toasted ciabatta.

MUG CLUBBER WHOLE / $12.50 HALF / $10.00

Sliced roasted chicken, thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced pickles, and mayo on San Fran sourdough.

RUBIN'S REUBEN WHOLE / $11.50 HALF / $9.75

Thinly sliced corned beef house-made with All Day IPA, Swiss, Dirty Bastard sauerkraut, and 1,000 Island dressing served on Polish rye.

BACKWOODS BASTARD WHOLE / $13.25 HALF / $11.50

Put a bit of the Backwoods in your life with in house bourbon barrel-smoked pulled pork, Cheddar, house-made creamy coleslaw, and Dirty Bastard BBQ sauce on toasted ciabatta.

THE GLUTTON $13.50

In house bourbon barrel-smoked pulled pork, thick-cut bacon, crispy onions, beer cheese dip, and Dirty Bastard BBQ sauce on an ‘everything’ roll. Toasted only. No half sandwich available.

FOUNDERS CHEESESTEAK WHOLE / $13.25 HALF / $11.50

Our own take on a Philly staple. Thinly sliced top round roast beef topped with melted provolone, roasted peppers & onions, mayo, and house-made horseradish sauce on a telera roll. Toasted only.

CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

DETROIT HAM & CHEESE $12.50

Kick out the jams with smoked ham, cheddar, Swiss, and Dirty Bastard Mustard on an ‘everything’ roll. No half sandwich available.

BLUSHING MONK WHOLE / $13.25 HALF / $11.50

House-made cranberry chicken salad, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions on a telera roll.

14" Pizzas

Hand tossed dough topped with house-made pizza sauce and our mozzarella cheese blend!

NEW ITEM: MARGARITA PIZZA 14.00

Fresh Mozzarella and basil on top of San Marzano tomato sauce.

CHEESE STARTING AT / $13.00

Extra toppings – veggies ($.75 each): red onion, green peppers, green olives, tomatoes, spinach, jalapeños, mushrooms, fresh basil, roasted garlic | Meat ($1.75 each): pepperoni, thick-cut bacon, ham or pulled-pork.

PULLED PORK $16.00

Dirty Bastard BBQ Sauce, pulled-pork, Colby Jack Cheese, red onion and Jalapenos.

DELUXE $18.00

Pepperoni, ham, thick-cut bacon, green pepper, red onion, sliced mushrooms and green olives.

Salad

Ditch the bread & order one of our salads! All salads are served on a bed of Revolution Farms Michigan Spring Mix.

Dressings available for substitution:

balsamic vinaigrette, 1,000 Island, cilantro-lime, Rübæus vinaigrette, Centennial IPA Honey Mustard, Italian, ranch, Honey Mustard, Caesar, and bleu cheese.

Extra dressing:

$.50

Add blackened chicken:

$4.25

NEW ITEM: SWEET & SAVORY SALAD $13.50

Baby greens topped with roasted sweet potatoes, chopped bacon, crumbled goat cheese, sliced strawberries, slivered red onion, chopped walnuts and roasted red peppers. Served with Honey Mustard dressing.

KALE CAESAR SALAD $12.00

Crunchy baby kale tossed in our house made Caesar dressing and topped with shredded Parmesan and crumbled house made croutons. Added blackened chicken breast for $4.25.

BLUSHING MONK $12.50

House-made cranberry chicken salad, provolone, tomatoes, and red onion.

SOUTHWEST CHOPPED $11.75

Avocado, black beans, tomatoes, red onions, shredded Monterey jack, and crushed tortilla chips served with house-made cilantro-lime dressing.

GARDEN SALAD $10.75

Tomatoes, red onion, croutons and shredded Colby Jack cheese on a bed of Revolution Farms Michigan Spring Mix served with your choice of dressing.

Sides

MAC & ALE CHEESE $3.75

Macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce made with Red’s Rye IPA, topped with fried onions.

SIDE SALAD $5.00

Mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, croutons and shredded Colby Jack cheese served with your choice of dressing (ranch, 1000 Island, Italian, balsamic vinaigrette or Rubaeus vinaigrette).

BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST $4.25

Grilled chicken breast served hot.

OLD SCHOOL POTATO SALAD $3.25

Vegetarian friendly.

CREAMY COLESLAW $3.25

Vegetarian friendly.

KETTLE STYLE POTATO CHIPS $2.25

Regular, BBQ, Salt & Vinegar (single serving bag of chips).

SEASONED CROSTINI $3.25

TORTILLA CHIPS $2.25

Michigan Made:

La Fiesta.

Soup

One size fits all! Served with oyster crackers.

DIRTY BASTARD CHILI BOWL/$10.25 | CUP/$8.25

Our own house-made one-of-a-kind, moderately spicy red chili.

SOUP OF THE DAY! BOWL/$10.25 | CUP/$8.25

Ask your server what the soup of the day is…