Symposium Cafe Restaurant Cambridge – Breakfast, Brunch & Casual Dining

Family-Friendly Restaurant in Cambridge at 500 Can-Amera Parkway near Townline Road

A Welcoming Neighbourhood Restaurant for All-Day Dining, Weekend Brunch, Signature Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining

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  • Symposium Cafe Restaurant 30th Anniversary October Specials featuring 2X Loyalty Points on signature items including Nutella Milkshake, Seafood Pasta, Avocado Toast and Carrot Cake, plus $4 Milkshakes and Lemonades on Throwback Thursdays.
  • Monday Burger Specials at Symposium Cafe
  • Symposium Cafe Restaurant Early Bird Breakfast special with popular morning menu selections.
  • Weekday lunch specials at Symposium Cafe Restaurants featuring casual meals at a great value.
  • Restaurant Early Bird Dinner special featuring popular evening entrées and menu selections.
  • Symposium Cafe Restaurant Happy Hour featuring shareable appetizers, handcrafted cocktails and drink specials.

A Go-To Dinner Restaurant & Casual Dining Spot in Cambridge for Over 15 Years

Cambridge Ontario restaurant located at Can-Amera Centre on Can-Amera Parkway near Townline Road.

Symposium Cafe Restaurant Cambridge, located at 500 Can-Amera Parkway in the Can-Amera Centre near Baintree Way, Townline Road and Highway 401, is a popular neighbourhood dining spot and go-to family-friendly restaurant in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge for over 15 years. A favourite choice among restaurants in Cambridge 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 seasonal patio, beautifully designed dining room and inviting fully licensed bar and lounge, welcoming guests from Cambridge, Hespeler, Galt, Breslau and surrounding communities.

All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Cambridge

Start your morning with familiar breakfast classics, lighter choices, and a satisfying weekend brunch selection:

  • Breakfast Favourites: Eggs Benedict, classic three-egg breakfasts, and avocado toast.
  • Lighter Options: Veggie omelettes, avocado toast, fresh fruit, and other lighter breakfast choices.
  • Sweet Treats: Fluffy pancakes and French toast, perfect for a leisurely morning meal.

Lunch & Dinner: Burgers, Wings, Pasta, Steaks & Seafood

Our menu offers a satisfying selection of upscale-casual favourites for lunch and dinner:

  • Starters & Salads: Shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, soups, and fresh salads.
  • Mains: Savoury rice bowls, premium steaks, seafood, and comforting pasta dishes.
  • Burgers & sandwiches: Generously portioned favourites for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner.

Desserts: Cakes, Waffles, Croffles & Specialty Coffee

Save room for one of our decadent desserts or finish your meal with a specialty coffee:

  • Signature Treats: Our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake and two-for-one desserts every Sunday.
  • Sweet Indulgences: Waffles, ice cream treats, cookies, and croffles.
  • Specialty Coffee: With affogatos and premium espresso drinks.

Daily Specials: Food & Drink Deals

Enjoy the Best Food and Drink Deals in Cambridge, including Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Breakfast, and Happy Hour Specials. Our Cambridge 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 Cambridge. Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, and we feature different drink specials every day in our Fully Licensed Bar.

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 lounge, or enjoy our seasonal patio for outdoor dining, where friendly service completes the relaxed atmosphere.

Serving the Cambridge Community for Over 15 Years

With more than 1,500 guest reviews, our broad menu, inviting dining room, cozy bar and lounge, outdoor patio, daily specials, and friendly service have made us a trusted neighbourhood dining choice throughout Cambridge and surrounding communities.

Near Townline Road, Highway 401, Hespeler & Galt

Find us at 500 Can-Amera Parkway in the Can-Amera Centre, near Townline Road and Highway 401. Conveniently located for guests from Hespeler, Galt, Breslau, and other Cambridge neighbourhoods, our plaza offers easy access and plenty of free parking.

Cambridge Ontario restaurant interior and cozy dining room at Symposium Cafe near Townline Road.

Relax and enjoy a refined dining experience at Symposium Cafe. Plush booths & Renaissance artwork create the perfect atmosphere to unwind and dine.

Cambridge Ontario restaurant patio and outdoor dining at Symposium Cafe on 500 Can-Amera Parkway, just off Townline Road.

Relax under the open sky at Symposium Cafe. Our large, inviting patio provides a cozy outdoor dining space paired with your favorite menu picks.

What Cambridge 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.

Cambridge Ontario restaurant and all-day breakfast menu at Symposium Cafe featuring a spread of brunch meals and cocktails.

All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch

"Josel was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was amazing, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! I’d highly recommend this cafe."

Cambridge Ontario restaurant lunch entree featuring a double beef burger and fries at Symposium Cafe.

Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads

"Amazing experience today at lunch time. The server Ritu was very supportive, friendly and patience. The food was very good and several options to choose."

"Amazing food and amazing service."

Cambridge Ontario restaurant dinner entrees featuring fish tacos, cheeseburger, California Chicken Sandwich with salads and fries at Symposium Cafe.

Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food

"My friends and I went to symposium cafe Tuesday night for dinner. Symposium Cafe is a great place with a diverse menu. The service is excellent, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out for a meal!"

Cambridge Ontario restaurant and bar showcasing handcrafted cocktails at Symposium Cafe.

Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks

"Pay attention to daily specials, best way to enjoy drinks at a great price. Pitchers of frozen Margaritas are great?" "My friend and I tried all the martinis and the best one was the Chocolate Monkey!"

Cambridge Ontario restaurant featuring gourmet desserts featuring waffles and ice-cream at Symposium Cafe.

Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes

"The star of the meal was definitely their Carrot Cake - a piece big enough to share. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again." "Had the Carrot Cake and Brownie Cheesecake as well as a Spanish coffee. Delicious."

Cambridge Ontario restaurant featuring convenient take-out and delivery options at Symposium Cafe located near Townline Road.

Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery

"Oh my goodness. I wish I could rate more than 5 stars. The workers here are beyond kind beyond amazing . I requested a delivery for a friend’s birthday and the way they went above and beyond with the food I ordered left me speechless."

Cambridge Ontario restaurant and bar featuring weekend mimosa drink specials at Symposium Cafe.

Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals

"Early bird breakfast is such a great deal and lunch specials are perfect for weekdays. Loved the Monday burger special too. Ritu gave excellent service."

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
Sunday

2 FOR 1
DESSERTS**


KIDS EAT FREE Age 12 & Under 2PM-close

Conditions apply.

Burger & Fries, 1/2 Off Beer Pitchers
Monday

Burger & Fries

$699*

Double Burger

$1099*


1/2 OFF

Beer
Pitchers

Conditions apply.

1/2 Off Pasta & Bowls, $5 Wine & Beer, $7 Premium & Pints
Tuesday

1/2 OFF*
Pasta & Bowls


$5

Wine
& Beer

$7

Premium
& Pints

Conditions apply.

1/2 Off Wings, $7 Martinis & Mules
Wednesday

1/2 OFF*
Wings

$947

/lb


$7

Martinis
& Mules Cocktails

Conditions apply.

1/2 Off Soups & Salad, $10 Off Bottles of Wine & Prosecco
Thursday

Dinner
for two

$6995

2 Entrées, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.


$10OFF

Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO

Conditions apply.

Fish & Chips, Free Chowder Bowl
Friday

Fish
& Chips

$995*

/1pc

$1595*

/2pc


Free Chowder Bowl

with select Seafood Items

Conditions apply.

Ribs & Wings Dinner, 1/2 Price Pitchers
Saturday

$2495*
Ribs & Wing Dinner


1/2 Price Pitchers

Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer

Conditions apply.

$5 Wine & Beer, $7 Premium Pints
DAILY

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 Breakfast

Early Bird Dinner

3-6 pm

Three-course prix fixe

$2495

Early bird dinner

Monday - Friday 11am-3pm

Lunch specials

starting at

$1495

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Symposium CafeVeggie wrap tenders Symposium Cafe

9pm-close

Happy hour Appetizers

$995

Spicy Chicken tenders Symposium CafeBruschetta flatbread appetizer

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

Located at 500 Can-Amera Parkway in Cambridge, Ontario, inside the Can-Amera Centre near Baintree Way and Townline Road, our family-friendly restaurant is conveniently situated near Highway 401, with easy access from Hespeler, Galt, Breslau and surrounding communities. Ample free plaza parking is available for guests visiting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Our Cambridge restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including all holidays except closed on Christmas Day.

Our Cambridge restaurant serves a wide variety of gourmet comfort food for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu features all-day breakfast favourites, weekend brunch, gourmet burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, pasta, steaks, ribs, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian and vegan options. We also offer a kids' menu, signature desserts, specialty coffees, handcrafted cocktails, beer and wine, along with popular daily food and drink specials. Guests can enjoy everything from a casual breakfast or business lunch to a family dinner, date night or late-night dining.

Our Cambridge restaurant offers a warm, welcoming, upscale-casual atmosphere that's perfect for family dining, casual lunches, business meetings, date nights and special occasions. The beautifully designed dining room features comfortable booth seating, Renaissance-inspired murals and soft lighting, creating a cozy neighbourhood restaurant setting. Guests can also enjoy our inviting fully licensed bar and lounge for cocktails and drinks, or relax on our seasonal outdoor patio.

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. 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 Cambridge 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, cozy dining, and large lunch or dinner functions.

Yes. The Cambridge kitchen serves its full menu until closing, with late-night food, desserts, cocktails and specialty coffees available.

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 Cambridge restaurant through participating delivery services.

Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Cambridge 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.

Yes. We offer daily food and drink specials, including Early Bird Breakfast, weekday lunch deals, Early Bird Dinner, Happy Hour and rotating weekly promotions.

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