Barrie Neighbourhood Family Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
All-Day Breakfast, Brunch & Gourmet Comfort Food in North Barrie Crossing
North Barrie’s Favorite Gathering Spot for Drinks, Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie: Your Go-To North Barrie Dining Spot
Welcome to Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie, the premier family-friendly restaurant and welcoming neighbourhood dining spot for exceptional all-day casual dining in North Barrie. Conveniently located at the corner of Cundles Road East and Duckworth Street, right in the busy North Barrie Crossing Shopping Centre alongside Cineplex Cinemas and LA Fitness, we are a top-rated community favourite serving gourmet comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and specialty drinks. Over the past 8 years, we have become a trusted gathering place for guests of all ages throughout the Barrie and Simcoe County area. Widely considered one of the best all-around restaurants in North Barrie, we cater to every occasion with complete breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and signature dessert menus.
Barrie Restaurant Menu | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts & Drinks
The Best All-Day Breakfast & Brunch in Barrie: Start your day with a popular breakfast and brunch menu featuring classic Eggs Benedict, three-egg breakfasts, avocado toast, veggie omelettes, pancakes, French toast and other guest favourites.
Lunch & Dinner Favourites at a Top North Barrie Restaurant: Our Barrie lunch and dinner menu offers something for every appetite, including hearty appetizers, crispy chicken wings, soups, fresh salads, pasta, rice bowls, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood and comfort food favourites.
Barrie’s Go-To Dessert Place for Cakes, Waffles, Coffee & Sweet Treats: Save room for dessert at one of Barrie’s favourite places for cakes, waffles, ice cream treats, cookies, coffee and sweet treats.
Late-Night Dining, Cocktails & Drinks at Our Barrie Bar & Lounge: Enjoy late-night dining, cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, specialty drinks and handcrafted beverages at our fully licensed Barrie bar and lounge.
Barrie Daily Specials: Breakfast Deals, Food and Drink & Happy Hour Promotions
Enjoy some of the best food and drink deals in Barrie, including Early Bird Breakfast, Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Dinner features, Happy Hour drinks, weekly dinner specials and late-night dining. Our Barrie 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 North Barrie.:
- Burger Mondays: Start the week with our fan-favourite burger and fries special for $10.99 Burger and Fries
- Pasta Tuesdays: Enjoy half-price pasta and rice bowls, featuring comforting guest favourites.
- Wing Wednesdays: Perfect for mid-week cravings, with half-price chicken wings.
- Date Night Thursdays: A great choice for dinner for two, featuring our $69.95 Dinner for Two Night Out.
- Fish and Chips Fridays: End the week with a classic $9.95 fish and chips special.
- Ribs and Wings Saturdays: Enjoy a hearty weekend favourite with our $24.95 ribs and wings dinner.
- Sunday Family Funday: Bring the family for our popular Kids Eat Free promo & famous Two-for-One Desserts.
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 Barrie Restaurant with 700+ Guest Reviews
For over 8 years, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie has been a proud part of the local Barrie community, earning a reputation as a trusted North Barrie dining spot with over 700 positive guest reviews, our Barrie location continues to be a favourite choice for local families, students, groups, shoppers and guests looking for one of the best all around restaurant experiences in North Barrie.
North Barrie Restaurant Near Georgian College, RVH & Cineplex
Situated in North Barrie Crossing at Cundles Road East and Duckworth Street, our Barrie restaurant is conveniently located near Shoppers Drug Mart, Zehrs, L.A. Fitness and Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie. Just minutes from Highway 400, Georgian College and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, we are a convenient North Barrie dining spot for students, hospital visitors, local families, shoppers, moviegoers and guests looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, drinks or late-night dining in the area.
Cozy upscale-casual dining room at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie neighbourhood family restaurant near Georgian College and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie exterior and comfortable outdoor patio in North Barrie Crossing on Cundles Road East near Cineplex North Barrie across from LA Fitness
What Guests are saying about us at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie
One of our favorite places to eat in North Barrie! This Symposium Cafe is in such a perfect spot on Cundles Road East, right next to Cineplex North Cinemas, making it our go-to choice for a meal before or after a movie. It’s incredibly convenient whether we’re heading home from classes at Georgian College, coming from an appointment at the RVH, or finishing up shopping at Zehrs or Shoppers in the North Barrie Crossing plaza. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is warm and stylish, and it’s a fantastic local restaurant for everything from casual coffees to special family dinners
Barrie Breakfast & Brunch
"I have been coming to this location for years! Caitlyn always serves us, and she is the best and the reason we keep coming back she always takes such good care of us ! The food is always hot and fresh and we love the early bird specials they have"
Barrie's Favourite Lunch Spot
"The service the food and the atmosphere is next level. If you have not tried Symposium in Barrie you must try you will not be disappointed. My favourite dish is the seafood pasta." "Loved the alfredo pasta with mushrooms, the spinach dip and bruschetta."
Dinner in Barrie
"We went there for a late dinner after finishing work. The service was amazing and made it even more personal. We shared a portion of wings and had the zucchini noodles which were to die for!" "Amazing food! Best Philly cheesesteak I’ve ever had!"
Barrie Full Bar & Lounge
"This is one gem of a spot! If you haven't visited yet, do so! A group of my friends and I visited on a Saturday evening. The atmosphere is mello and inviting, and the desserts and hot drinks are delicious!"
Best Dessert Place in Barrie
"Went for two for one cake specials with coffee on Sundays. The cakes were absolutely delicious.. Guru showed us all the cakes, we had the German chocolate cake and the Neapolitan. Highly recommend a visit for Sunday cake special."
Barrie Delivery & Take Out
"I had an event near by and have had symposium closer to where I live. The owner and her team were fantastic from start to finish! Food was great and everyone was praising the food. We had 50+ people at our event and the Symposium team NAILED IT!!!"
Barrie Food & Drink Specials
"The place was simply amazing. Our waiter was great. We had their Saturday special. Half rib and wings. Loved it, will be back!" "I went to Symposium for their Friday special – Fish & Chips, it was delicious and the price only $9.95 – such a great deal"
Barrie Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features
Try Barrie's favourite restaurant food and drink deals with our 7-Day Promotions – the most innovative features and popular specials in the Barrie restaurants market!
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.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrees, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Searfood 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 Hours
3-6pm 9pm-close
Conditions apply.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
2 Egg breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Early Bird Dinner
3-6 pm
Three course prix-fix
$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 Barrie: Frequently Asked Questions
We are perfectly situated at 307 Cundles Road East in the North Barrie Crossing Shopping Centre. You can find us at the corner of Cundles Rd E and Duckworth Street, right next to the Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie.
We are incredibly accessible for travelers, located just seconds away from the Highway 400 and Cundles Road interchange. We are the premier "pit stop"for commuters heading north to Muskoka cottage country or south toward the GTA.
Yes! We are less than a 2-minute drive from the Georgian College Barrie Campus. We are a favorite local hangout for Georgian students and faculty looking for a high-quality study spot with free WiFi or a celebratory graduation brunch.
Absolutely. We are located just down the street from RVH (Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre). We serve as a primary dining hub for healthcare professionals, hospital staff, and visiting families looking for gourmet comfort food at any time of day.
We serve our award-winning breakfast and brunch daily until 4:00 PM. Whether you're fueling up before a shift at RVH or meeting friends for a weekend brunch, we offer Barrie's best Eggs Benedict and fresh-squeezed juices.
Yes! We feature a beautiful 45-seat outdoor patio that is a local favorite for summer dining. It's the perfect spot in North Barrie to enjoy a specialty iced coffee or evening cocktails in a relaxed, open-air setting.
Yes, we offer ample free on-site parking within the North Barrie Crossing plaza. You'll find plenty of space even during peak hours, making us a stress-free choice for those visiting nearby stores like Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, or L.A. Fitness.
We are the top choice for "Dinner and a Movie" in Barrie! Since we are located in the same complex as Cineplex Cinemas, you can enjoy a full meal, appetizers, or our famous desserts and still be at the theater in under two minutes.
With our sophisticated Renaissance-themed decor and 90 indoor seats, we are a premier venue for Barrie business lunches and family celebrations. We also offer complimentary high-speed WiFi for all our corporate guests.
We feature unique specials 7 days a week, including our famous $7 Martini Wednesdays, Burger Mondays, and our popular Sunday Buy One Get One Free Desserts for the whole family.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
With 20 local neighborhood restaurants throughout Ontario, there's a Symposium Cafe Restaurant close to you; Ajax, Alliston, Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Bolton, Brantford, Cambridge, Georgetown, Guelph, Lindsay, Markham, Milton, Oakville, Oshawa, Stoney Creek, Thornhill, Waterdown, Waterloo, Woodbridge.