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Logo for Founders Food Hall in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

A Culinary Hub in the Heart of Mount Vernon.

Founders Food Hall is more than just a place to eat—it’s a destination where flavors, community, and history come together.

Located in the revitalized Mount Vernon News building, our food hall offers a diverse and dynamic dining experience with eight kitchens, a full-service bar, and a four-season room with open-air seating.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, meeting friends for drinks, or exploring new flavors, Founders Food Hall is designed to bring people together

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Meet the Operators

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    The Daily Scoop

    Ice Cream

    The Daily Scoop at Founders Food Hall features ice cream and milkshakes from Ohio’s Velvet Ice Cream, making for the perfect sweet treat as you enter or exit Founders Food Hall.

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  • Sign with yellow letters and a pizza slice graphic displaying 'Slice Mount Vernon' with people inside a restaurant in the background.

    SLICE

    Pizza by the Slice

    Big Slice’s and Full Pies! NY Style Pizza by the Slice. Fast, quick and easy on the go! Stop in to grab a Slice or order a whole pie to-go!

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  • Sign for Jabalí Mediterranean Cafe with pink flowers and green leaves border, inside a modern cafe with hanging lights and people dining.

    Tabouli Cafe

    Mediterranean Food

    Tabouli’s menu features flavorful Mediterranean-inspired recipes that are homemade using local sources and farm-fresh herbs.

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    OX-B's

    Chicken

    OX-B’s is a fast casual chicken restaurant with items ranging from Wraps, Wings, Salads, Sandwiches and more!

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  • Sign for Southeast Asian Kitchen called Rijsttafel, with a view into the restaurant showing people ordering and eating inside.

    Rijsttafel

    Southeast Asian Kitchen

    Southeast Asian Fusion here in Mount Vernon, with customizable rice bowls, banh mi, steamed buns, and more.

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  • Interior of a bar and restaurant named Founders Bar in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter with taps, and people dining and working at the bar.

    Founders Bar

    Bar

    Founders Bar features Coke products, two signature cocktails on tap, and a four-season room with open-air seating.

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    Coming Soon

    We will be bringing in another great food concept. Check back soon for updates.

    Coming Soon
  • Outside view of Founders Food Hall in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with large text overlay stating "Coming Soon," indicating the opening is upcoming.

    Coming Soon

    We will be bringing in another great food concept. Check back soon for updates.

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Located in Vibrant, Downtown Mount Vernon

Founders Food Hall is located at 18 E. Vine Street in the revitalized Mount Vernon News building. Blending historical heritage with contemporary design, Founders is a catalyst for downtown Mount Vernon’s revitalization and a key piece to the city’s transformation. By bringing foot traffic, jobs, and excitement to East Vine Street, this space will help shape the future of downtown while honoring its rich history.

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Photos by Lilly Buckley, WMVO

Exterior view of Founders Food Hall with brick facade, black-framed glass doors, and a sign reading 'Founders Food Hall' above the entrance.
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