Ancaster Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Patio Dining
Family-Friendly Dining in Hamilton on Wilson Street West near Costco & Rona+
All-Day Breakfast, Gourmet Comfort Food, Drinks, Desserts & Daily Specials
Ancaster’s Neighbourhood Dining Spot | 1146 Wilson Street West, Across from Trinity Wilson Common near Highway 403
Ancaster’s go-to family restaurant and bar is a trusted neighbourhood dining spot at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, across from Trinity Wilson Common and near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403. From all-day breakfast and weekend brunch to casual lunches, full-service dinners, gourmet desserts, and late-night dining, our menu is designed for every part of the day. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, daily food and drink specials, and gourmet comfort food in a warm upscale-casual setting with a cozy bar and lounge, or unwind on our seasonal patio. For more than 10 years, we have welcomed guests from the Meadowlands and across the greater Hamilton area, building a reputation as one of Ancaster’s favourite all-around restaurants.
All-Day Breakfast & Popular Weekend Brunch
Breakfast is served all day, with choices ranging from classic Eggs Benedict, French toast, and Belgian waffles to hearty three-egg breakfasts, omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. Weekday guests can start the morning with our value-focused $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, while weekend brunch pairs naturally with freshly squeezed juice, specialty lattes, cappuccinos, mimosas, and refreshing brunch cocktails.
Hearty Lunches, Full Dinners & Late-Night Dining
Settle in for a relaxed midday meal or a complete evening dinner, with choices ranging from shareable appetizers, crispy wings, soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and savoury rice bowls to handcrafted burgers, pasta, ribs, steaks, chicken entrées, seafood, and flavourful vegetarian dishes. Our three-course Early Bird Dinner offers excellent value for an earlier evening meal, while families, couples, and groups can enjoy the full dinner menu right through closing.
Dessert Spot for Gourmet Cakes & Delicious Waffles
Make dessert part of the occasion with a selection that includes rich cheesecakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, specialty milkshakes, ice cream creations, fresh-baked cookies, Tres Leches Cake, our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, and the warm Chocolate Dubai Raspberry Lava Cake. Enjoy something sweet after lunch or dinner, or visit solely for dessert, and Sundays offer even more reason to indulge with our popular two-for-one dessert feature.
Daily Specials: Best Food & Drink Deals
We feature a different food or drink special throughout the week, giving guests more ways to enjoy excellent value:
- Burger Mondays: Single Burger & Fries $6.99 or Double Burger & Fries $10.99
- Pasta Tuesdays: Half-Price Pasta and Bowls
- Wing Wednesdays: Half-Price Chicken Wings
- Date Night Thursdays: $69.95 Dinner for Two
- Fish & Chips Fridays: One Piece $9.95 or Two Pieces $15.95
- Ribs & Wings Saturdays: $24.95 Ribs and Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Kids Eat Free & Two-for-One Desserts
Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, with weekday Early Bird Breakfast at $8.95 and daily Early Bird Dinners for $24.95. We feature different drink specials every day in our fully licensed bar, including $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails and $7 martinis and mules on Wednesdays. We are open 364 days a year to serve you delicious meals until late.
Distinctive Ambiance: Cozy Dining Room, Bar, Lounge & Patio
Walk into our restaurant and discover an inviting, warm, and cozy ambiance filled with character and timeless style. Trademark stone-art walls and Renaissance-style murals create a distinctive backdrop, while cozy booth seating sets the stage for family meals, date night dining, and intimate dinners. Meet friends in our cozy bar and, or enjoy our seasonal patio for outdoor dining, where friendly service completes the relaxed atmosphere.
A Trusted Ancaster Restaurant for Over 10 Years
Since opening more than 10 years ago, our Wilson Street West location has welcomed families, friends, business guests, students, sports teams, and community groups from Ancaster and the greater Hamilton area. More than 1,800 positive guest reviews and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the menu variety, distinctive atmosphere, and consistent service that have made us a long-standing neighbourhood favourite.
Dining on Wilson Street West near Costco, RONA+ & Highway 403
Conveniently located at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, our restaurant is across from Trinity Wilson Common and near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403. Guests enjoy easy plaza access, ample free parking, and free Wi-Fi.
Stylish interior of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster showing the cozy cafe area, Renaissance-style decor, and comfortable seating for large groups and families, on Wilson Street West, across from Longo's.
Cozy outdoor dining area of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster family restaurant showing the beautifully designed and cozy patio, located across Trinity Wilson Common Shopping Centre
What Ancaster Guests Love About Symposium Cafe
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
"Decent breakfast served by an friendly waitress in a very comfortable, clean setting. I ordered the omelette while my wife had the bacon & eggs. Food was delivered hot & quickly, with plenty of refills for our coffee. I would certainly recommend Symposium."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Everything I've had here is amazing. The food is fresh and delicious. They are fairly priced. Highly recommend the flat breads, the steak, burgers and wings. Thank you to the servers for taking good care of us!!"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"Went for dinner with my wife and Mom and Dad, we had the Friday special…fish and chips x3 and my wife had the Teriyaki rice bowl. Food was excellent, service was excellent!! All the staff seemed to work very well together. Would definitely recommend this location."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Went out for dinner. The food and drinks were amazing. Really loved the strawberry daiquiri there. Amazing service by the staff and manager" "B-52 coffee was yummy on a cool evening. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere & experience!"
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"The food is always delicious and the staff are great! A nice spot to have a leisurely meal. Their cakes are to die for!" "Yummy food, great service! Love this place and their yummy cakes you can get two for the price of one on Sunday's!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"It doesn't matter if we eat in or have it delivered...the Steak & Chicken Fingers is to Die For !!! Hasn't let us down...love you guys and so glad you're in Ancaster!" "Hungry? Late at night? Then this is the restaurant for you! Great prices! Great atmosphere!"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"What a great restaurant & Lounge! Clean, modern, looks brand new. The food is excellent! The service is top notch! They have crazy good deals & worth checking out. Jessica was the most friendly server I have had in a long time ! I will be back for sure!"
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 Ancaster: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our Ancaster restaurant serves breakfast all day, along with a popular weekend brunch menu. Breakfast favourites include Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles, omelettes, avocado toast, hearty three-egg breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. We also offer an $8.95 weekday Early Bird Breakfast, specialty coffees, fresh juices, and $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails.
Our lunch and dinner menus feature shareable appetizers, chicken wings, homemade soups, fresh salads, rice bowls, pasta dishes, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood entrées, and other gourmet comfort-food favourites. Guests can finish their meal with our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, specialty cakes, Belgian waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, fresh-baked cookies, or an affogato. We also serve specialty coffees, espresso drinks, cocktails, martinis, mules, wine, draft beer, and bottled beer.
Our Ancaster 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.
Yes. We are a family-friendly Ancaster restaurant welcoming children, parents, grandparents, couples, and groups for everyday meals and special occasions. Our dedicated kids’ menu includes child-friendly breakfast choices and appropriately sized lunch and dinner favourites. Highchairs are available, and families can also enjoy Kids Eat Free and two-for-one desserts during our Sunday Family Funday promotion.
Yes. Guests can dine inside our stylish upscale-casual dining room or enjoy seasonal outdoor dining on our comfortable patio. Our fully licensed bar serves handcrafted cocktails, martinis, mules, wine, draft and bottled beer, brunch drinks, and rotating daily drink specials. Vegetarian, vegan, lighter, and customizable menu choices are also available for guests with different tastes and dietary preferences.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster is located at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, directly across from Trinity Wilson Common. We are conveniently situated near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403, making us easily accessible from the Meadowlands, Ancaster, and communities throughout the greater Hamilton area. Ample free plaza parking is available.
Yes. Our inviting upscale-casual dining room, varied menu, fully licensed bar, decadent desserts, and comfortable atmosphere make us a popular Ancaster restaurant for birthdays, family celebrations, date nights, meals with friends, and relaxed group dining. With breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, cocktails, and specialty drinks available, guests with different tastes can easily find something to enjoy.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to stop in for dessert, specialty coffee, cocktails, or an evening treat without ordering a full meal. Popular choices include our Sky-High Carrot Cake, specialty cakes, Belgian waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, cookies, affogatos, handcrafted espresso drinks, premium hot chocolate, martinis, mules, wine, and beer.
Yes. Our Ancaster restaurant is open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until midnight Friday and Saturday, serving late-night food, desserts, specialty coffees, cocktails, beer, wine, and other drinks in a comfortable and relaxed setting. It is a convenient choice for dinner after shopping or a movie, drinks with friends, dessert after a local outing, or a casual late-night visit.
For more than 10 years, our Ancaster restaurant has welcomed families, friends, business guests, students, sports teams, and community groups. More than 1,800 positive guest reviews and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the varied menu, distinctive atmosphere, cozy bar and lounge, private seasonal patio, and consistent service that have made us a long-standing neighbourhood favourite.
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