The Best Restaurant in Ajax for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Patio Dining
Family-Friendly Dining on Rossland Road East near Salem Road
All-Day Breakfast, Gourmet Comfort Food, Drinks, Desserts & Daily Specials
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax – a Family Friendly Place Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Desserts in Ajax, Ontario
Ajax Restaurants: WELCOME TO SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT AJAX, a Top Family-Friendly Restaurant in Ajax, Ontario and considered one of the Best All Around Restaurants in Ajax. We specialize in serving Gourmet Comfort Food and drinks in a cozy, stylish place. Whether you're enjoying a casual meal or celebrating a Special Occasion, we provide an Unforgettable Dining Experience for families, friends, and groups of all sizes with a Terrific Brunch and Breakfast Menu, Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Options, Kids Meals, and we are considered the Go-To Dessert Place for every occasion. Known for having the Best Food and Drink Deals in Ajax, a cozy beautiful Outdoor Patio, we offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, and patio dining on the Largest and Most Comfortable Patio in the area.
The Best Family Restaurant in Ajax with Patio Dining
Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Desserts served daily in our restaurant, which features 90 indoor seats and 100 additional seats on our Beautiful Outdoor Patio. Perfect for any season, our charming patio allows you to enjoy your meal while soaking in the surroundings. As a Fully Licensed Restaurant, we offer Daily Food and Drink Specials, free Wi-Fi, and Ample Parking to enhance your experience.
Gourmet Menus for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
Our diverse menu offers something for everyone, featuring a Terrific Brunch and Breakfast Menu making us a Great Breakfast Spot, and nice Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Options, and a Terrific Kids' Menu. Enjoy hearty lunch and dinner choices, including appetizers, chicken wings, soups, salads, pasta, rice bowls, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers. Try our House Specialties like the Ribs and Wings, Fish and Chips, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, or indulge in our Irresistible Desserts, such as our famous sky-high Carrot Cake, Triple Brownie Cheesecake, Waffles, Croffles, and Affogatos. We also offer refreshing smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, and Gourmet Coffee to satisfy every craving and dietary preference.
Group Dining, Birthdays & Special Occasions
Our spacious dining room and patio make the restaurant a comfortable choice for birthdays, anniversaries, showers, family gatherings, team meals, business lunches, and relaxed group dining. We also welcome sports teams and families visiting the Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax Community Centre, and other nearby facilities for pre-game meals and post-game gatherings.
Best Daily Food and Drink Deals in Ajax Ontario
Enjoy the Best Food and Drink Deals in Ajax, including Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Breakfast, and Happy Hour Specials. Our Ajax restaurant offers a full week of popular daily specials, making it easy to enjoy great value for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, desserts and family dining in Ajax. Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, and we feature different drink specials every day in our Fully Licensed Bar. We are open 364 Days a Year to serve you delicious meals until late.
A Trusted Ajax Restaurant for Over a Decade
For more than a decade, our Rossland Road East location has welcomed families, friends, couples, business guests, sports teams, and community groups from Ajax and surrounding Durham Region communities. More than 2,900 positive guest reviews reflect the broad menu, stylish dining room, spacious seasonal patio, daily specials, convenient hours, and friendly service that have made us a familiar neighbourhood choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, drinks, celebrations, and group dining.
Ajax Restaurant at Rossland Road East & Salem Road Near Costco & Amazon Warehouse
Find us at 338 Rossland Road East, at the northeast corner of Rossland Road East and Salem Road. The restaurant is in the same plaza as GoodLife Fitness and directly across from the Amazon Fulfillment Centre, with Costco, Cineplex Cinemas, RioCan Durham Centre, Highway 401, and other North Ajax destinations nearby. Guests also enjoy convenient plaza access and ample free parking.
Cozy interior of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax family restaurant showing the beautifully designed dining room and upscale-casual seating, at Rossland Road & Salem, near Cineplex Cinemas
Cozy outdoor dining area of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax family restaurant showing the beautifully designed and cozy patio, located on corner of Salem Road & Rossland Road
What Ajax Guests Love About Symposium
Explore genuine customer reviews highlighting our all-day breakfast and weekend brunch, lunch and dinner menus, cocktails and bar drinks, desserts, takeout and delivery, and popular specials and deals. Each feature pairs a signature dining experience with feedback from guests who enjoyed it.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch
"Had brunch with my cousins, great service, lovely, clean relaxed environment. Staff was amazing and welcoming." "One of my favorite spots in Ajax. Good food and nice space. I love brunch time here and their cakes OMG"
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"One of my favourite restaurants in Ajax! Best place to go to for breakfast, lunch or dinner." "The atmosphere feels upscale but it's definitely comfort food, and the prices are reasonable. My mom and I always drop by for lunch after Costco!"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"I always come back here because of the delicious food and excellent customer service. Thank you symposium for making the night extra special for me and my fiancé!" "Ordered the rib and wing combo and was blown away when I saw my meal"
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"The cocktails here are amazing! I tried the espresso martini and it was the best I've had. Great spot in Ajax for a date night or drinks on the patio." "I love the specialty lattes, it’s my favorite place to grab a European iced coffee while catching up with friends!"
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"My friend and I visited for the first time last night and we had an amazing experience! The desert she recommended was one of the best cakes I ever tried. I highly recommended trying the hummingbird cake"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"I order from Symposium, once every 7 days. This is how much I trust the taste & quality of their food. Plus, they make sure to send food in a well sealed bag so my family has peace of mind. A big thank you"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"We've been coming here for 10 years! We love Sunday two for one desserts & the daily drink specials. It’s our favorite Ajax restaurant for any occasion. The Early Bird specials are the best value in Ajax!"
Discover Food & Drink Deals | Early Bird Specials | Daily Lunch & Dinner Promotions
Explore daily food & drink deals: $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, $10.99 Burgers, 50% off Pasta, half-price Wings, $69.95 Date Night, $9.95 Fish & Chips, $24.95 Ribs & Wings, Kids Eat Free, 2-for-1 Desserts, $24.95 Early Bird Dinners, $6.95 brunch cocktails, $7 Martinis/Mules, $5 Beer/Wine & half-price Pitchers.
Daily Specials Calendar
2 FOR 1
DESSERTS**
KIDS EAT FREE Age 12 & Under 2PM-close
Conditions apply.
Burger & Fries
$699*
Double Burger
$1099*
1/2 OFF
Beer
Pitchers
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Pasta & Bowls
$5
Wine
& Beer
$7
Premium
& Pints
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF*
Wings
$947
/lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrées, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Seafood Items
Conditions apply.
$2495*
Ribs & Wing Dinner
1/2 Price Pitchers
Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer
Conditions apply.
Brunch Cocktails
9am - 3pm
$695
House Wine & PBR Draught
Happy Hour
3-6pm 9pm-close
Conditions apply.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
Two-Egg Breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Early Bird Dinner
3-6 pm
Three-course prix fixe
$2495
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
Lunch specials
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
starting at
$1495
9pm-close
Happy hour Appetizers
9pm-close
$995
ALL DAILY SPECIALS subject to conditions, including requirement of beverage purchase. Specials not available Holidays nor special menu days. Ask your server for complete details. Symposium reserves the right to limit or end offer at any time.
Daily Specials available from 11am, unless otherwise indicated.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax: Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Breakfast is on the menu all day long at our Ajax spot, along with our popular weekend brunch. Take your pick from local favorites like three-egg breakfasts, omelettes, avocado toast, and French toast. Plus, we run an $8.95 weekday Early Bird Special—perfect alongside a fresh juice or a handcrafted brunch cocktail.
Our Ajax restaurant offers food and drink specials throughout the week, including $10.99 Burger Mondays, half-price Pasta and Rice Bowl Tuesdays, half-price Wing Wednesdays, $69.95 Date Night Thursdays, $9.95 Fish and Chips Fridays, and $24.95 Ribs and Wings Saturdays. Sunday Family Funday features Kids Eat Free and two-for-one desserts. We also offer weekday lunch specials starting at $14.95, an $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, $24.95 Early Bird Dinners, $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails, and rotating daily bar specials.
Definitely! We’re a true family-friendly spot, welcoming everyone from toddlers and parents to grandparents and big group gatherings. We have a dedicated kids’ menu packed with child-sized breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. Plus, Sundays are extra special with our Sunday Family Funday—featuring Kids Eat Free and our popular two-for-one dessert special!
Yes! Guests can choose between our warm, upscale-casual dining room or seasonal seating on our cozy patio. Our full bar is always ready with craft cocktails, martinis, mules, wine, beer, and daily specials. And if you have specific dietary preferences, we’ve got you covered with a great selection of vegetarian, vegan, lighter, and customizable dishes.
We are located at 338 Rossland Road East, at the northeast corner of Rossland Road East and Salem Road. We are in the same plaza as GoodLife Fitness and directly across from the Amazon Fulfillment Centre, with Costco, Cineplex Cinemas, and RioCan Durham Centre nearby. Ample free plaza parking is available for our guests.
Yes, absolutely! Between our cozy, upscale-casual dining room, full bar, and iconic decadent desserts, we’re a go-to spot for everything from birthdays and family celebrations to casual date nights and dinners with friends. Because our menu covers all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and sweet treats, it’s effortless to host groups where everyone has different cravings and tastes!
Absolutely! You’re always welcome to pop in just for dessert, a specialty coffee, or evening drinks—no full meal required. Treat yourself to a slice of our iconic Sky-High Carrot Cake, gourmet waffles, croffles, or an affogato, paired perfectly with an espresso drink, a signature martini, or a glass of wine!
Yes, absolutely! We’re open daily from 8:00 a.m. straight through until midnight. Whether you’re stopping by for a late dinner, a nightcap, or a slice of cake with a specialty coffee, our full menu, complete bar, and signature desserts are available right up until closing.
For more than ten years, we’ve built local trust by being there for every moment—from early morning specialty coffees to late-night bites. With convenient hours from 8 a.m. to midnight daily, broad menu choices, daily food and drink specials, and a warm, family-friendly vibe, we’ve proudly earned our spot as Ajax’s go-to neighborhood dining destination.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
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