Crema's Take
“Founders' Cafe pulls off something genuinely rare: a campus coffee shop that takes its coffee seriously while keeping prices reasonable—reviewers consistently praise both the quality and the pastries. Fair warning that this 4.7 rating is based on only 19 reviews, so take it as a promising signal rather than settled fact, but the handful of detailed feedback suggests loyal regulars who keep coming back for the reliable coffee and chocolate donuts. If you're near the Southern Seminary campus and want straightforward, unpretentious coffee and food, it's worth a stop.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →RIP to the original southwest chicken quesadilla, with the onions. (I worked here in college. As with all things college, this score needed some bell curving.)
This place is fantastic. It’s a campus coffee shop with quality coffee (which is rare) and delicious pastries. And there prices are so reasonable. I love this place!
I was in the downtown area on a Saturday morning. While waiting for an office to open, I did a Yelp search for a breakfast hot spot nearby and came across Founders Cafe. I walked in with my family and was immediately impressed with the trendy ambiance. This place has a…
They have donuts. Please get the chocolate donuts in great quantity so that I can get one at 9pm if needed. Thx
This is the finest dining establishment on the Southern Seminary campus that I have ever eaten a buffalo chicken pizza at.
Crema Reviews
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