Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts
Gourmet Comfort Food at Hollandview Trail and Bayview Ave
Aurora’s Favorite Family Restaurant for Food, Drinks & Patio Dining








Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora – Family Friendly Dining Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Desserts and a full bar in Aurora, Ontario

Aurora Restaurants: Welcome to, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora, a top family-friendly restaurant in Aurora, Ontario and considered one of the best all around restaurants in Aurora. We specialize in serving gourmet comfort food and drinks in a cozy, stylish place and are open seven days a week, providing 90 indoor seats and 65 additional seats on our beautiful patio, giving you the flexibility to enjoy our delicious dishes at any time of the day. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast or a late-night meal, we’ve got you covered.
Diverse Menu for Every Taste: Our extensive menu caters to all tastes and meal preferences, offering everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch, dinner, desserts, and happy hour specials. We offer a wide range of options for all dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and kids' menu options. Our early bird breakfast specials and lunch deals ensure there’s always something to satisfy your cravings, no matter the time of day. Indulge in our legendary desserts, or cool off with a refreshing milkshake or one of our specialty drinks. Whether you choose to dine-in, take-out, or order delivery, you’re in for a treat at, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere: We’re proud to offer a family-friendly atmosphere with a terrific kids' menu, making us the perfect spot for family meals, including large party dining such as birthday parties. Our daily food and drink promotions include the best lunch deals, early bird breakfast specials, and happy hour specials, ensuring you always get great value. We’re here for you seven days a week, with our kitchen open late 364 days a year. Our cozy dine-in experience is complemented by our stunning scenic patio, offering the perfect space to relax with a meal. We also provide convenient takeout and delivery options.
A Menu for Every Meal: Our diverse menu is designed to meet the needs of every guest. Start your day with a delicious brunch or breakfast, featuring a wide selection of dishes making us a terrific breakfast spot. We offer vegetarian, vegan, and kids' options to satisfy all dietary preferences. For lunch and dinner, enjoy hearty choices such as appetizers, chicken wings, soups, salads, pasta, rice bowls, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and burgers. Don’t miss our house specialties, including Ribs and Wings, Fish and Chips, and the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. Treat yourself to our famous desserts like the sky-high Carrot Cake, Triple Brownie Cheesecake, waffles, croffles, and affogatos. We also serve refreshing smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, and gourmet coffee to perfectly complement your meal.
For 9 years, we’ve proudly served the Aurora community, becoming a beloved local favorite. As part of a popular Canadian chain with 21 locations across Ontario, we are committed to delivering great food and even better service. With 600+ glowing reviews, we focus on creating memorable dining experiences for all our guests.
Convenient spot in Aurora, Ontario: Conveniently located at 444 Hollandview Trail, just north of Wellington Street at the Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza, we’re minutes from the Cineplex Odeon Cinemas in York Region. Our location provides easy access for all residents and visitors of Aurora.
Conveniently located on Hollandview Trail at the corner of Bayview Avenue, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora is the perfect local stop near the Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza. Situated minutes from the Cineplex Odeon Aurora and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, we are a community favorite for residents in Newmarket and south Aurora. Whether you're coming from Ada Johnson Park or shopping at the SmartCentres Aurora, join us for an "upscale casual"retreat with plenty of free parking.

Restaurant interior, beautifully designed dining near Cineplex Cinemas at the Shoppers Drug Mart plaza

Cosy Patio & front façade of Symposium, a full service restaurant at Bayview Avenue & Hollandview Trail
What Guests are saying about us at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora
One of our absolute favorite places to eat in Aurora! This Symposium Cafe is in such a convenient spot right off Wellington Street and Hollandview Trail, making it the easiest choice whether we’re coming home from work or heading back after a game at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. We have also stopped in for a meal and dessert after catching a movie at the Cineplex cinemas down the road, and the experience is always top-notch. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is warm and stylish, and it’s truly a wonderful local restaurant for everything from a quick casual lunch to a special family occasion.

Best Breakfast in Aurora on Hollandview
"My family and I had a great brunch experience at Symposium Cafe in Aurora. The eggs Benedict were outstanding, the brunch menu had a great selection of sweet and savory options. The exceptional service from Shirin made it an unforgettable experience. Totally recommend!"

Aurora Lunch near Cineplex Odeon Cinemas
"Wow, what a great experience my guests and I had at Symposium Aurora! We ordered the fish and chips, and it was fresh and delicious. My wife had the pasta, which was amazing as well. Highly recommend this place for a great dining experience."

Dinner in Aurora just off Bayview Avenue
"Wow!! Awesome dinner! I had the seafood pasta and it was the best!!"
"The Symposium Cafe is such a lovely restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy; the perfect mix of cleanliness with comfort. The food was absolutely delicious!"

Signature Cocktails & Wine Bar in Aurora
"Amazing service, the chi latte was delicious !! Would definitely come again"
"We come here regularly as a family, they have really good appetizers and Moscow Mule cocktails... We like the warm and friendly atmosphere."

Aurora Desserts near Shoppers Drug Mart
"I recently visited Symposium Cafe for dessert, and ordered their Creamy Vanilla Iced Cappuccino, and two slices of cake to share; their Raspberry Cheesecake and their Tiramisu Cake. Their Iced Cappuccino was fresh and delicious... Service was very friendly and attentive."

Fast Aurora Delivery & Curbside Takeout
"Ordered breakfast and staff was beyond kind, even to do as much as walk my order to the car outside. Food was great, quick service and comes in the perfect takeout packaging. Will be returning soon!" "Really enjoyed my take out experience."

Top Aurora Dining Deals & Daily Specials
"We came in on a Monday for their $7 burger deal and half off pitcher of beer and it was incredible, we got everything super quick. Overall a great experience would recommend and we are definitely coming back!!"
Aurora Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features
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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
/1Lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.

1/2 OFF
Soups & Salad
$10 OFF
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.

Fish
& Chips
$995
/1pc
$1595
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Searfood Items
Conditions apply.

$2497
Ribs & Wing Dinner
1/2 Price Pitchers
Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer
Conditions apply.

$5
Wine & BeerHouse Wine & Draught
$7
Premium
Pints
Sapporo & Corona extra
Conditions apply.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Dinner for Two
$6995
2 Entrees, 2 Beverages,
Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
2 Egg breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea

Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
Lunch specials
Value priced starting at
$1395

Brunch cocktails
Daily 9am-3pm
$695

Happy hours
3pm-6pm & 9pm-close
$5
Wine& Beer
$7
PremiumDraught
$995
Appetizers
ALL DAILY SPECIALS subject to conditions, including requirement of beverage purchase. Specials ot 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 Aurora: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 444 Hollandview Trail, at the bustling intersection of Bayview Avenue and Hollandview Trail. We are situated in the same plaza as Shoppers Drug Mart and Superstore, making us a perfect stop for a meal after running local errands.
Yes! We are just a 2-minute drive from the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC). Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora is the primary dining destination for families, hockey teams, and athletes visiting the complex for games and tournaments.
We are conveniently located less than 5 minutes west of Highway 404 via the Wellington Street East exit. Our location is a favorite meeting point for commuters traveling between Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Toronto.
We are just a short drive from the Cineplex Odeon Aurora and the SmartCentres Aurora shopping hub. Many guests enjoy a full dinner or our famous late-night desserts at our cafe before or after catching a movie.
We serve our award-winning breakfast and brunch menu daily until 4:00 PM. Whether you're looking for a weekday business breakfast or a weekend family brunch, we offer Aurora's best Eggs Benedict and specialty coffees.
Absolutely. We feature a beautiful, sun-filled seasonal patio that is a local favorite for summer dining. It is the perfect spot in Aurora to enjoy refreshing cocktails, iced cappuccinos, and outdoor appetizers.
Yes, our plaza offers ample free on-site parking. This makes visiting us easy and stress-free, whether you are staying for a long lunch or picking up a curbside takeout order on your way home.
With our sophisticated Renaissance-inspired decor and quiet atmosphere, we are a top choice for Aurora business lunches and corporate meetings. We offer complimentary high-speed WiFi and can accommodate large groups for any celebration.
Yes, we provide fast delivery and takeout to the entire Aurora area, including Bayview Northeast, White Cliffe, and northern Richmond Hill. You can find us on UberEats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash for convenient home delivery.
We offer unique specials 7 days a week, including our famous $7 Martini Wednesdays, our "Date Night"dinner deals, and the very popular Sunday Buy One Get One Free Desserts.
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