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Is Founders Brewing Co. Still Open? Update (Grand Rapids, MI)

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As of September 2026, Founders Brewing Co. is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The brewery's website (checked 2026-09-08) carries a 2026 copyright and current taproom hours, and Google Places lists the business as operational, indicating it is currently open.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Brew and Chew' episode (S15E2) featured Founders Brewing Co., a Grand Rapids brewery known for beers such as All Day IPA, Mortal Bloom, and its Barrel Aged Venture Series, brewed and served at its taproom on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW. On 2026-09-08 the brewery's website (foundersbrewing.com) carried a 2026 copyright and listed current taproom hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The site also described an on-site kitchen, brewery tours, a private event space called the Centennial Room, and a customer 'Ambassador' loyalty program. Founders' offices are also based nearby, per a partial phone listing on the site beginning with area code 616. Google Places lists the business as operational at 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Brew and Chew
What was featured
Grand Rapids brewery's taproom and flagship craft beers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Founders Brewing Co.

Frequently asked questions

Is Founders Brewing Co. still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Founders Brewing Co. is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Founders Brewing Co. after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Brew and Chew' episode (S15E2) featured Founders Brewing Co., a Grand Rapids brewery known for beers such as All Day IPA, Mortal Bloom, and its Barrel Aged Venture Series, brewed and served at its taproom on Cesar E. As of September 2026, Founders Brewing Co. is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Founders Brewing Co. located?

235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Founders Brewing Co.?

Season 15, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Brew and Chew”.

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Visit info

Address
235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue type
bar
Official website
foundersbrewing.com

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