Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax – Breakfast, Brunch & Casual Dining
Family-Friendly Restaurant in Ajax at 338 Rossland Road East near Salem Road
A Welcoming Neighbourhood Restaurant for All-Day Dining, Weekend Brunch, Signature Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
A Go-To Dinner Restaurant & Casual Dining Spot in Ajax for Over 10 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax, located at 338 Rossland Road East at Salem Road, is a popular neighbourhood dining spot and go-to family-friendly restaurant in Ajax, Ontario, for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and patio dining. Serving gourmet comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and specialty drinks in a warm, stylish setting, we have been a trusted local restaurant in North Ajax for over 10 years, in the same plaza as GoodLife Fitness and near Costco, Cineplex Cinemas and Highway 401. A favourite choice among restaurants in Ajax for casual dining, family dinners, date nights and special occasions, we offer something for everyone, including all-day breakfast, hearty lunch and dinner entrées, vegetarian and vegan options, a kids' menu, signature desserts, popular daily food and drink specials, and late-night dining. Enjoy our spacious seasonal patio, comfortable dining room and inviting fully licensed bar and lounge.
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.
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
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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax is located at 338 Rossland Road East in North Ajax, Ontario, at the northeast corner of Rossland Road East and Salem Road. You'll find us in the same plaza as GoodLife Fitness, near Costco, Cineplex Cinemas and the Amazon Fulfillment Centre, with convenient access from Highway 401 and plenty of free parking.
Our Ajax restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, including all holidays except closed on Christmas Day.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax serves a diverse menu of gourmet comfort food for all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Enjoy eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, avocado toast, gourmet burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, pasta, rice bowls, steaks, ribs, chicken and seafood entrées, along with vegetarian, vegan and kids' menu options. Our family-friendly Ajax restaurant also features signature desserts, specialty coffees, handcrafted cocktails, beer and wine, plus popular daily food and drink specials.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax offers a warm, welcoming upscale-casual atmosphere, perfect for family dinners, date nights, casual dining with friends and special celebrations. Our beautifully designed dining room features distinctive Renaissance-inspired décor, comfortable booth seating and a cozy, fully licensed bar and lounge for cocktails and drinks. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy our spacious outdoor patio for relaxed dining. With friendly table service and comfortable seating for families, couples and larger groups, Symposium Cafe is a popular neighbourhood dining spot in Ajax for every occasion.
Absolutely. We are family-friendly, with comfortable booths, a children’s menu, all-day breakfast, popular family meals, delicious desserts and choices for both kids and adults.
Yes. During patio season, our spacious patio is a great place to get together for outdoor dining. With colourful umbrellas, lush greenery and comfortable seating, it is a favourite dining spot for guests and visitors.
Yes. The menu includes a good variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly choices. Check out our online menu, where convenient icons make it easy to identify your preferences.
Yes. From signature classic martinis, refreshing mules and house-made sangrias to popular beers, wines and non-alcoholic mocktails, our bar menu offers the perfect drink for every occasion.
Yes. We offer full table service for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts and late-night dining.
Yes. Discover our complete menu of daily food and drink specials, weekly restaurant deals and value-driven casual dining offers, including Happy Hour, Early Bird specials and weekday lunch deals.
Yes. Ample free plaza parking is available directly outside our restaurant.
Absolutely. We specialize in large-group and special-occasion dining and are especially popular for birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations, date nights, business gatherings and group events.
Walk-ins are always welcome at our Ajax restaurant. Reservations are recommended for larger groups, weekends and special occasions.
Yes. We are your ultimate breakfast and brunch spot, with everything from traditional favourites and an amazing variety of Eggs Benedict to delicious French toast, avocado toast, freshly squeezed juices, mimosa cocktails and much more.
Yes. We are one of the best places to eat in town, with a dinner menu offering wide appeal for family dinners with the kids, special celebrations, romantic nights out, private dining, and large lunch or dinner functions.
Yes. The Ajax kitchen serves its full menu until closing, with late-night food, desserts, cocktails and specialty coffees available until midnight.
Yes. Come discover and indulge in our epic and decadent desserts, with one of the most heavenly and unique dessert menus you will find in a full-service restaurant, including cakes, waffles, crepes, Tres Leches Cake, affogatos, ice cream and much more.
Yes. Takeout and delivery are available from our Ajax restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Ajax location for dessert and coffee, cocktails at the bar, or a casual drink with friends.
Yes. We are open regular hours on all holidays except closed on Christmas Day.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
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