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I'm not sure how I feel about this one. They were very busy on a Saturday morning (around 10:45am). They have a decent amount of seating for the size of the space, but it wasn't enough for the amount of people coming in with various group sizes. I snagged a bar stool at a three top. I'd planned to write for a while, and it wasn't a very comfortable seat, but I made do. And I did enjoy all the natural light. Ordered a large matcha with coconut milk. They do have oat milk and almond milk as well--plus one for having dairy free options! I don't think I was charged extra for it either. (Thank you for that!) Their drink prices overall seemed very reasonable, and more affordable than several local coffee shops I've been to recently. I appreciated that! Other non-coffee options I noticed: hot teas, iced tea, chai. The matcha was good, but I kept getting this weird chemical-y smell from my drink? At first I thought it was the lid. Took that off, but still caught the smell whenever I took a sip. I think it was coming from the cup itself, like the inside white part. So when there was a lull, I took it back up to the register and explained because I couldn't drink it. They didn't offer to remake the drink, which I found kind of odd, but they gave me an iced coffee cup and I drank the rest of my thankfully not-too-hot-anymore matcha from it. I don't know what that was about, but it was unfortunate. Ended up moving to a round table in the side room to plug my laptop in after the battery died. It wasn't as "vibey" over there, but it was quieter/easier to focus, I had access to an outlet, and noticed no strange smells on that side, though my drink was gone by then. If you're coming here to talk or hang out, I think it's a good spot! If you're coming to work, I'd recommend having a fully charged laptop, beeline to the side room, and/or watch carefully for the tables near the limited outlets to free up in the main room. Street parking was pretty easy and free. I parked maybe halfway down Main St and walked. There were signs saying 3 hr parking on weekends, so planned my stay accordingly. I'm not usually in this area, so may or may not make it back. But it's definitely a popular spot with a good sized menu.
Great location! My latte was delicious! Very clean and inviting. Staff needs a few lessons on being friendly and helpful. Overall great time.
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.
Whenever I am near Speedway, Indiana, this is a must visit place! Their new space is absolutely fantastic, and the owners and employees are the same great people that have been running this business in another location for years. It's really exciting see what they've done, especially with adding beer and an expanded food menu. The whole ambiance of the place is racing related and named with a tip of the hat to the founding fathers of Indianapolis Motor Speedway , and the greatest spectacle in racing! My buddy purchased a shirt for me and it is very high quality and better than many of the souvenir t-shirts that I have purchased in recent years.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and creative drink options. Many also enjoy the good food selection.
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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
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
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
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
This is my favorite coffee shop on the westside! It has a very homey feel to it, but is also very practical with plenty of chairs and tables to study and do work. The coffee is GREAT! They have a full menu of fun and exciting flavors for people who like their coffee on the sweet side, and they also have great coffee for those who like theirs more bitter. The real thing that makes this place great is the staff. They remember your name and engage with each customer. The owner is funny and outgoing and makes you feel welcome. The only thing I wish is that they had a drive thru so I could get their coffee daily. read more
Speedway, our dear old Speedway, finally has its own coffee shop. As an unfortunate Java-phobic spark plug, I hoped they had some solid non-bean related drinks. After a recommendation from the helpful staff, I ordered an orange Creamosa which tasted like a dreamsicle. My childhood rejoiced. The atmosphere is clean, newly renovated with blacks and whites with pops of green. Light music under the sounds of whirring kitchen machines creates the desired vibe we all coffee shop for. I'll be back for sure. read more
3 years ago
The food was made fresh while we waited. They brought the food out to us on the patio and were so attentive. Super cute and inviting space. read more
4 years ago
When I found out they do latte flights I knew I had to visit. It's a super cute coffee shop in Speedway. The staff were so friendly, they had great recommendations and came by to check on how we liked the flight. They had tons of season options it was so hard to pick only 4. I got ooohhh fudge, the grinch, frosted cranberry lotus and mama's pocket candy. The flight is 4 full sized drinks so I split them with a friend. My favorite was the ooohhh fudge but they were all delicious and unique. The flight came with a muffin, I got coffee cake and it was super tasty too! They have both coffee and non-coffee caffeinated drinks. Overall a wonderful coffee shop that everyone can find something they like at! read more
4 years ago
First time coming here and we decided to try the coffee flight. We did not expect four full sized coffees including a free pastry item. Definitely worth the money and the drinks were good! My favorite flavor was the iced white maple cold brew (the maple flavor was nice) and my wife loved the pumpkin cheesecake coffee (although it was very sweet) and the pumpkin patch was more pumpkin spice flavor. My wife didn't care for the bonfire s'mores flavor. I thought it had a nice mocha flavor and not too sweet, which was good. We also liked the service, the cute cozy feel, and it was nice and warm inside with a fireplace and TV to watch the game. Btw the coffee cake was delicious with our coffees. read more
Super cute spot!! You might miss it if not looking. The entrance is right next to barbecue and bourbon and just above it. When you open the door you'll see the flight of stairs but you also can look just to your right and its the entrance to bbq and bourbon. They have shirts and things for sale. I didn't get a picture of the menu board but it looked extensive. So lots of options. Their fall menu looks delicious and really wanted to try the flight but I felt it would be too much for one person and I was short on time. I opted for the bonfire smores latte iced 20 oz (its the same amount of coffee whether you get 20 or 24 oz-- glad they informed me of this!!) It was pretty good. I decided to drink it out on the patio. There was no one there which was nice. It was a beautiful day that started chilly. The views were nice. I love the rainbow speedway mural right outside. Very nice people. Would like to come back to try the paninis and flight!! read more
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Where do I begin? The place absolutely so clean and friendly. I left my wallet and they're working on contactless payment. But, shout-out to the morning team for blessing me this morning. I met Jenny (excuse me if I misspelled) and they treated me with so much kindness! God bless this business. No wonder I felt led here. Please give them a visit! read more
5 years ago
The best coffee shop! We have 100% became regulars since Founders opened. Every single thing we try has been delicious for drinks & food! They have coffee flights, boozy flights, amazing cold brew, a hazelnut espresso martini which is one of my personal favorites, great sandwiches, delicious bakery items, and the most wonderful staff that makes you feel at home! read more
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I went there my first time and had their flights and I've been back over 5 times this last month alone. The Maple Cold Brew and the Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte are an absolute go to. Paired with the coffee cake, it's the perfect pick me up. I've got the entire office addicted! Ownership is very friendly, and staff accommodating. Worth the stop every time. read more
5 years ago
The staff is very welcoming and helpful, offering explanations of the menu and answering question. My café mocha and coffee cake were both good. The coffee is flavorful and there are some specialty drinks available. The inside is nice, and they are working on a patio for outdoor seating in the future. Founders Grounds Coffee Company is a great new place to try on Main Street in Speedway. read more
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I've never been to a cuter coffee shop. The people are nice, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the coffee and food are amazing! Will definitely be coming back to try a coffee cocktail flight! read more
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Hidden gem. The workers are really nice and welcoming and the place is very homey. Their prices are unmatched for both their coffee and their food. The only downside is thy are only open until 3 PM. read more
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1552 Main St
Ste 104
Speedway, IN 46224
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(317) 981-5358
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