Always a 5+ experience!! Best coffee, peeps, vibe, ALL THE ABOVE! When they know you by name and genuinely are happy to see you, how do you NOT leave with a smile!? Also, they now serve beer and are open till 10pm!! Went TWICE today and ended up hanging out for like 5 hrs the 2nd trip in! The vibe is just AMAZING! read more

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Went on a breakfast date and gained the understanding they are soon moving locations . This place was only accessible via steep stairs so I'm sorry to anyone with a disability but wants coffee from a local shop! I got a medium vanilla latte & my date ordered a different hot drink but his was served in a mug with a saucer while mine was placed in a Togo cup - my date stated we were dining in. Idk maybe the cashier was giving me the option to leave quickly if needs be (if that's the case, good looking out lol) the flavor of the coffee gave off - it was sitting in one of those carafes as it was already pre-made, which isn't the case because watched it be made. I think the coffee beans/grounds they use are very weak in flavor! I did order a blt + turkey sandwich which I was unable to get a photo of because I was starving lol it was a 5/5 though. read more

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Best chai - hands down! The owner was kind and told us the history of the location. The restaurant is perfectly decorated. The oatmeal pie chai was amazing. read more

I love finds like this! We stayed a few blocks away and decided to walk over and check it out. Great coffee, friendly staff and a surprise find: biscuits and gravy. Seemed like a lot of locals, which I always love because then we can get the scoop on food, drinks and things to do. read more

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Cute little coffee shop with decent food options and some local boutique items for sale.

The food was good. Customer service was decent but not friendly. The coffee was great.

Founders Coffee Shop is a cute spot located near the racetrack in Speedway, IN. For some reason, I just started going there this year, and I'm not sure what took me so long. This place stays packed with people working or having small meetings. It can also be a tricky place to get into if you're not paying attention; you must take a flight of stairs to visit this location. Everyone here is friendly, and I love the way they add flavors to their chai tea. Now that it's cold outside, I love drinking the white hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow. I will say, once you find someone who makes it delicious, find out how they do it, because the last time I ordered it, it was just okay. All in all, I'd give them 10/10 and will continue to support this small business because it's good. Check them out, y'all. read more

The service was great and as it was our first time visiting, the gentlemen made recommendations. Our drinks were excellent. In addition, the restroom was extremely clean. read more

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Best coffee in Speedway, plus baked items and delicious assortment of panini sandwiches Every member of the staff has a positive personality and delivers top shelf service Plenty of comfortable seating inside and a cool small patio out back My fav is an Americano with a lemon blueberry scone! read more

Excellent service in a real nice setting at fair prices as well I will definitely make this one of my favorite coffee places read more

I think Founders Grounds is the one coffee shop I think about the most in the whole city. Finally made it back to this gorgeous little cafe along Main Street, Speedway and it was just like coming home with the friendliness of the staff and coziness of the space. My order: Matcha madness iced chai ($5.25): this seasonal beverage is an iced chai latte with a matcha cold foam. This is seriously tasty and I'd probably get this as my regular order if it were a year-round offer. It's just the right amount of chai spice and a hint of sweet. Cookie break cold brew ($5.25): this coffee drink is definitely sweeter but still delicious without being too cloying. You even get little cookie pieces on top! Bacon, egg, and cheese bagel (forgot price): a classic sandwich, done just right and pressed panini-style. I forgot that the menus are on a TV screen and can change quickly, so I recommend taking pictures of the menu if you take a while to decide on something to order like me! read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops! I personally just love a basic iced coffee, & they nail it every single time!

Everyone was beyond kind, the menu was very unique and everything we tried was delicious. read more

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I have been going there for all 4 years they have been open. They have a wide variety of coffees and drinks. They have seasonal selections that change with the seasons obviously but they work hard to come up with new drinks as the seasons change and not the same 3 or 4 "Specials" They bake most of their own pastries. There a good number of electrical outlets for those who want to bring their laptops,etc. Very friendly staff. Come in, get your drink, sit down and stay awhile. Great patio out back. It is up one flight of stairs but there are tables downstairs outside. read more

Fantastic upstairs espresso crown to the Speedway area, I was half hampered in judgement by my lack of caffeine which pushed me right into ordering a flight before asking on size. After getting the twenty dollar cost, I realized the error of my ways but the free dessert helped forget I was about to take on a lot of coffee all myself! I settled down to the enjoyable space, noticed others already in good conversation so it must be all right vibes here. Wifi worked well. My blueberry lemon scone was too easy too eat. Then it happened. The flight landed on my table hardly fitting! Crazy sugar high! Only to be topped by the java juice rush, I realized my picks of Ice ice baby, summer lovin, checkered flag, and cinnabee were exactly what the bad doctor prescribed for Midwest humidity. No wonder this place has race reviews, the lattes all balanced, smooth, and rich. I forced myself to slow down to time my short hour break before a performance. Can highly recommend and hope to return soon! read more

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I love the turn 2 turkey club. Always a great place for some quiet time while I'm working.

You will not find a better place. Great owners. Great staff. Lots of coffee and lotus energy drinks options to choose from. If you like local vibe and not a corporate feel this is your place. read more

I had a wonderful visit to Founders Grounds with a friend this morning! It was bustling on a Saturday morning and you could tell that a lot of people were "regulars" which is always a good sign! Their menu is expansive with lots of coffees, lattes, teas and bakery options. They introduced their seasonal winter menu so I tried their iced gingerbread latte. It was great! My friend had the Christmas cookie cold brew and it was very smooth. We both had the bacon, egg and cheese panini and both loved it. Street parking was very easy to find and there was ample seating. Our drinks and food came out quickly despite the crowd. I will definitely make the drive back to Speedway for another visit. Highly recommend! read more

I was there on opening day last year and I'm so glad to see them thriving! I saw the coffee flight post on Yelp Indy's Instagram this week and was glad to see them get the spotlight. You could walk to the IMS from here. It's right on Main Street in Speedway. During the races you can find them also. They have a shop close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. They've added a nice deck area. The coffee shop is located upstairs and the deck is out back. The owners I met when they had a tasting at Fundae's a few months before they opened. You could try the coffee and it was great. The star of the place for me is not only the coffee, but the paninis! The breakfast paninis have scrambled eggs, cheese, your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage and is pressed in a panini maker. But, it has a great garlic taste to the toast. They have a honey buffalo chicken panini that I will have to try! They have soups, sandwiches, baked items, also. They offer catering and you also can order online, call ahead, or use take out. read more

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Delicious! We came for the coffee flight and it did not disappoint! The business has 2 entrances. One with beautiful stenciled stairs or the back side with a ramp up to the patio. It's on the second floor with lot and street parking options. Upon entering we were greeted by the team of 3 and they had a list of their fall flavors which can be made either iced or hot. We ordered a flight of 4 not knowing they were full sized drinks! (48 oz total) we got the pumpkin cheesecake, apple orchard, s'mores, and pumpkin latte. The pumpkin cheesecake was my favorite but all were delicious! We also got a French toast muffin (pastry item comes with flight purchase). My sister and I split and were there almost 2 hours talking and catching up. There are seats both inside and outside if the weather is nice. There's a tv and electric fire place inside and a couple were on their laptops so a great option to work remotely. Can't wait to check out their winter holiday flight options! read more

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My southern friend (which means he knows good biscuits and gravy) sent me here because he swears they have the best ever! He wasn't lying!! I got the loaded (which have bacon AND sausage eggs and cheese on them) and the regular one. The loaded ones were a lot of food but absolutely delicious. I liked them both! I didn't even know this location existed. Right on top of the bbq and bacon they have the cutest coffee shop with all the right options for a lovely breakfast with a friend or work while eating. I loved how there were so many windows with the light shining in to make it feel even more special. Definitely a hidden gem read more

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This is a good place to just chill. They have a rooftop patio (it's really cool!), which is a nice place to sit when the weather is pleasant. They also have lots of indoor seating, and a faux fireplace and TVs on the wall showing sports and other things. I visited because I needed a place to get some coffee and breakfast after a doctor's appointment. I got the breakfast panini with bacon. I want to say that the breakfast panini is the only breakfast item on their menu? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But that was fine with me because all I wanted was egg and cheese and meat and bread. The breakfast panini was satisfying, but I feel like it's my job to mention that the bread had a bit of a garlic taste to it. I liked it, but it's good to let others know in case others don't like garlic as much as I do. (Vampires?) I also got an Americano, and it was divine. You know how sometimes coffee will get more bitter as it gets cooler? This wasn't the case with this coffee, and it tasted smooth from hot to tepid. Wifi is free for visitors at this coffee shop, and no password is necessary. read more

Founders is definitely my favorite coffee shop, hands down. The drinks are well made and delicious. The staff is always friendly, patient and helpful. It's clean. There's a lot of seating. There's a lot of parking. I'm not sure if it's handicap accessible though because it's upstairs. So that's the one con if there isn't. It isn't overly cold in the winter or hot in the summer. The food and pastries are tasty. They have a great rewards system. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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Excellent coffee. Some fun St Patrick's day specials too. I just picked up but could definitely see this being a great place to sit and hang out for a bit. read more

Founders has the most adorable space! Love anywhere with cold brew flight options, such a fun idea. Wasn't much of a line when arriving midmorning on a weekend but a bit of a wait for the drinks. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere! The bonfire s'mores latte was great. I order speciality/seasonal drinks half sweet and for me they're just right! So something to consider if you don't love super sweet coffees. Looking forward to my next trip in! read more

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This is a gem! I was in the mood for a coffee pick me up, and also needed to sit down and get some work done. Founders is located on the second floor, and had lots of great seating options and even an outdoor patio. I ordered the iced vanilla elderflower latte and it was perfect! I will definitely be back, as the lunch of food options looked really good. Staff was friendly too! They had a lot of unique specialty lattes too! read more

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The super creative drinks and themes. Friendly staff that remembers your name. Love this coffee shop!

While making a trip home for a wedding, I caught up with a friend at this little coffee shop in a stop-fairly new updated area near the Indy 500 track. We were not disappointed. The sign is easy to spot shopping the road, but just make sure you choose the correct door or you'll not at a bbq joint, which smelled amazing. I evidently tried to open the wrong door so I went around back and wound up in the kitchen. The staff member that greeted me was super cool about it and was sweet enough to tell me I could come in at either entrance. They have an extensive menu so I just told them what I liked and asked for their recommendation. They told me I should go to the Checkered Flag. I loved the reference to the track. For us nondairy folks, they have almond and oat milk and I opted for almond. It was just what I needed! We spent two hours there and had a lovely visit near the fireplace. We never felt any pressure to move on and the rest of the clientele seemed to enjoy their experience as well. I would definitely recommend them to others. read more

This is the best cup of coffee I've had in a long while! I drink ice coffee even when it's cold but since it was raining all the live long day I opted for a basic coffee with cream. It was bold and strong yet oh so smooth. This is located on Main Street in Speedway and is on the second story. There's not much of a vibe in the space but I LOVE how they support other local businesses selling a variety of items. I got the cutest pair of earrings for St. Patrick's Day! They also had a little electric fireplace running which was needed today! I needed to get some work done and I was surprised by how loud the music was. Once some other customers cleared out, I asked if they would mind turning it down a bit and they were so kind with my extra ask. Before I knew it they were starting to clean and I had no idea they were closing because they never asked me to leave or were annoyed I needed to pop on a call with my boss. Obvi I rushed out of there but ugh they were just so sweet and told me I could stay as long as I needed. Love them! My local to speedway friends shared the pro tip they have biscuits and gravy on the weekends so yes find me there. read more

Really cute place. Would definitely go back. Got a coffee flight which was kinda pricey but you get full size drinks (6-8oz). So we shared between 2 people to try different things. The drinks were interesting, some yummy some less my style, but still worth the experience. I think for 2 sandwiches and the drink flight it was $46. They also have lots of cute artsy items for purchase like candles and Indianapolis paraphernalia. Service was good. Really friendly. read more

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Service was great, pretty busy Saturday morning when we arrived at 10. I was excited to try a coffee flight but my eyes were wayyyy bigger than my stomach. I hadn't anticipated each would be so much, at least 12 ounces. All were delicious though if I try this again I'll plan to share with a friend and ask for a little less syrup in each (just a ridge too sweet for me). read more

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This is my absolute favorite place to get coffee in the morning! I love their Lotus energy drinks as well, all of them are always amazing. Always get my drinks fast and the staff are super sweet! You can also get a punch card here to build up to a free drink when you go so many times. I highly recommend this place for coffee lovers or just drink lovers in general! They have something for everybody. If you're a college student or just love to read, it's a great place to sit down and read a nice book as well! read more

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Love this shop! The staff are very welcoming & friendly. The decorations are cozy as is the fireplace.Local makers have gifts that you can purchase for gifts to give at Christmas with a local theme. Decorations give a festive feel and all the holiday drinks are on menu so try a flight board with for holiday drinks served hot OR cold comes with a baked good for total cost of $22 read more

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Meeting a friend in Speedway she directed us to this local spot for coffee. You head a narrow flight of stairs to a small yet cozy area with a counter for ordering. They have various coffee and tea options as well as some food selections and snacks. I got a small latte with alternative milk and it had a good flavor and plenty of froth. (Im kind of a snob about the froth.) The space has a ton of items for sale either related to Speedway, Indy 500 or track type things so it was fun to browse while we waited for our beverages. They have a newly opened outside patio area with tables and umbrellas. We chose to sit outside and even though there is t much of a view it was nice as they had made a lot of effort to make it comfy with plants and other decor. Definitely a good spot to meet a friend and get some coffee! read more

I highly recommend the egg bites. The B&G are adequate. I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't speak to that. Take a good look at the pictures around the restaurant. Quite a quantum leap. The people have always been great. read more

One of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had! Not only was the staff incredibly friendly, but the shop itself is so clean and lively. If you're visiting Speedway, this should be on your list of places to stop! read more

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Such a nice place in a really cool location right outside of IMS on the Main Street in speedway. My wife and I got the coffee flight, and it came with a bakery item. We sat on a great patio on the second floor. It was perfect day to sit outside, so we sat on the patio for a long time and enjoyed ourselves. Everyone was super nice and outside of a couple buzzing bees, there was no complaints at all. The coffee cake was really good, but I was really jealous of everyone with the paninis. They looks SO good. I will definitely be back soon to try one of them. read more

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My son is in town from Phoenix and we walked down here from home and what a lovely space. Note there are stairs up to coffee shop but so worth it. I believe they will serve outside but call ahead to confirm. I had a lovely Brazilian with coconut milk. They have a nice array of breakfast sweets as well as breakfast sandwiches. The space upstairs is beautiful and decorated tastefully with racing memorabilia. Staff were excellent. We took our Fika (Swedish word- look up it's meaning) on to their patio out front for a pleasant time. They have a back deck that will be available fir use come thisLove this place. Thank you to the Huff's for offering this wonderful enjoyable place and experience. read more

Founders Grounds Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

No words can explain the magical moment of drinking a extra hot almond checkers thanks Mary for suggesting this delicious drink and your team mate for making the drink just exactly as I like For sure I will be back for the shamrock drink read more

Coffee lovers now have a spot to grab coffee and breakfast on Main Street. The door sits directly next to Barbecue and Bourbons' door. They will be adding an outdoor chalkboard and Open Sign very soon to help patrons find the shop. Street or shared parking is next door or on adjacent streets. Founders Coffee is a cute coffee shop where you can grab an Egg Cheese Paninis, Yogurt Parfait, Bakery items such as Lemon or Chocolate Muffin, Coffee Cake, Carrot Cake or Cookies plus more and all made in house. Coffees and Lattes (12 oz or 16 oz), Smoothie, Hot or Ice Tea (Iced served in 20 or 24 oz), Speciality Drinks (Creamosa tastes like a Dreamicle) plus Coffee Cocktails are your beverage choices. The entrance has a flight of stairs as their only entrance so if you have mobility issue take note. They do have curb-side pickup and patio seating. Just call ahead for curb-side pickup or seating outdoors if your by yourself. The stairs are decorated in a cute black and white pattern. The interior color scheme is black and white with touches of gray with a racing theme decor. Sitting consists of 2-top and 4-top tables, a 4 top bar area with 2 leather chairs in front of the flat screen. Several windows provide a bright, airy interior. They'll have Roof Top seating (hopefully by fall) which will be fun. The three tables sitting in front of BBQ and Bourbon and Founders is shared patio seating. First-come kind of thing with more outdoor seating coming soon. I ordered a Chai Latte that was very good. I would like a tad more Chai flavor but it was tasty. I tried a Lemon Blueberry Muffin warmed and I found it light, moist, full of blueberries and delicious. This is a great place to work, visit with friends or just grab a quick coffee and panini. Stop by or grab curb-side and visit our newest business to Main Street. I'll be back. read more

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