Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph

304 Stone Road West Guelph Ontario | 519-824-4138 | Open Daily 8am to 11pm

Located directly across Stone Road Mall

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Guelph Restaurants Indoor Seating Interior

Guelph Family Food Restaurant | Food | Lunch | Dinner | Late Night Dining

Guelph Patio Symposium Restaurant

Guelph Restaurants Patio Dining | Breakfast | Brunch | Desserts | Daily Specials

Guelph family food restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts

Guelph Restaurant Bar Seating Interior

Come in and be wowed by the distinctive cozy and inviting casual atmosphere of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph, the heart of gourmet comfort food and casual dining in Guelph, Ontario. We believe that life's moments should be celebrated and savored, and that's exactly what we strive to provide at our restaurant.

For 16 awesome years, we have been serving up deliciousness in Guelph and becoming the go-to spot in town! We’re part of a Canadian chain with 23 restaurants across Ontario and we’re known for making people happy with our awesome food and drinks! Open every day except Christmas, we’ve got plenty of seating—150 cozy indoor seats and two private rooms and 40 more outside on our cozy patio.

Want to stay in? No problem! We’ve got take-out, curbside pickup, and delivery through UberEats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash. And we’re fully licensed, so there are daily drink specials to enjoy. Free WiFi and plenty of parking? Our food menu is packed with options—vegan, vegetarian, kids' meals, decadent desserts, breakfast, lunch—you name it! Come dine in or grab your meal to go, and let’s make it a great time!

Located minutes off Hanlon Pkwy directly across from Stone Road Mall and just south of the University of Guelph and part of the Guelph Ontario community for over 16 years and one of the best restaurants in the Wellington County region with over 1200 four and five star reviews.

Visit us today and experience why we're Guelph's best go-to restaurant for casual dining with gourmet comfort food and fantastic service.

Our Restaurants Specialties – Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph

  • Family style full service restaurant, specializing in breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and with a fully licensed lounge
  • Cozy dine-in experience with outdoor seating in our beautiful scenic patio with convenient takeout and delivery
  • Family-friendly atmosphere with a terrific kids menu, and a focus on large party dining including birthday parties
  • Best daily food and drink promotions in town including daily lunch deals, early bird breakfast, and happy hour specials
  • We are here for you seven days a week from early mornings to late nights and kitchen open late 364 days a year.

Symposium Food Drinks Guelph Breakfast-Brunch Menu

Gourmet Breakfast & Brunch Spot

Are you in search of the premier BREAKFAST PLACE in Guelph- see our extensive selection of breakfast menu items- eggs- omelettes- waffles- French toast- avocado toast- freshly squeezed juices- gourmet coffees. Early Bird Breakfast Specials start at $8.95.

Symposium Food Drinks Guelph Lunch Menu

Guelph's Favourite Lunch Spot

Guelph LUNCH RESTAURANT- our menu is packed with mouthwatering burgers- salads- soups- appetizers- sandwiches- flatbreads & vegetarian dishes & our full breakfast menu available until 4 pm? Popular LUNCH SPECIALS starting at just $11.95!

Symposium Food Drinks Guelph Dinner Menu

Guelph Dinner Restaurant | Food

Our DINNER MENU has it all from juicy steaks- fresh seafood- pastas- rice bowls- salads & vegetarian dishes. Whether it's a night out with friends- a family gathering- a romantic evening check out Guelph’s favorite FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS!

Symposium Food Drinks Guelph Fully Licenced Cocktail Lounge

Bar Drinks | Wine - Beer - Cocktails

Quench your thirst with our crowd-pleasing bar drinks- martini & mule cocktails- refreshing draught beer and wine lovers will appreciate our variety and we offer specialty coffee beverages and our fabulous DAILY DRINK SPECIALS.

Symposium Food Drinks Guelph Dessert Menu

Best Desserts Spot | Guelph

Indulge in a delightful array of desserts including our sky high cakes- waffles- crepes- ice cream treats- giant baked cookies- affogatos- sundaes and milkshakes. Prepare your taste buds for the most tasty DESSERT MENU in Guelph! Don't miss out!

Symposium Cafe Guelph Delivery

Delivery - Take Out - Curb Side Pick Up

Craving Symposium food and drinks and desserts at home! Order through delivery apps for your Guelph food and drinks online or give us a call and get your favorite food- desserts- drinks and even wine - beer and cocktails delivered right to your door.

Symposium Cafe Guelph Daily Specials

Guelph Daily Restaurant Specials

Ready for the best restaurant specials in Guelph? Enjoy happy hour - brunch cocktail deals - early bird breakfast specials - daily lunch specials and epic daily food and drink specials every day of the week. We have the best restaurant deals in Guelph!

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Dining Options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Desserts
  • Full Bar
  • Food
  • Drinks

Crowd

  • Family Friendly
  • Couples
  • Casual
  • Large Groups
  • Trendy

Amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Bar onsite
  • Free Parking
  • High Chairs
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Bike Racks

Accepted payments

VISA - MC - AMEX - Debit

Guelph Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features

Try Guelph’s favourite restaurant food and drink deals with our 7-Day Promotions – the most innovative features and popular specials in the Guelph restaurants market!

MONDAY RESTAURANT DEALS
Vegetarian Mondays FREE

Brownie with select vegetarian menu items Burgers & Beer Single Burger Special $6.99 Double Burger $10.99

TUESDAY RESTAURANT FEATURES
Pastas & Bowls

½ OFF Select Dishes with beverage purchase

WEDNESDAY WING SPECIAL
½ Price Wings

Half off chicken wings with beverage purchase $9.47

WEDNESDAY WING SPECIAL
½ Price Wings

Half off chicken wings with beverage purchase $9.47

THURSDAY PRIX FIXE MENU
Dinner for Two

Date Night Special – Thursday to Saturday – includes 2 entrees 2 beverages, appetizer & dessert to share

THURSDAY MENU FEATURE
Soups & Salads

50% OFF Soups & Salads Items with beverage purchase

FRIDAY RESTAURANT SPECIALS
Seafood Fridays

Classic Haddock Fish & Chips 49.95 (1pc) $15.95 (2pc) FREE Clam Chowder with select Seafood item purchase

SATURDAY DINNER FEATURES
Ribs & Wings

Rib Dinner half rack $15.95 full rack $24.95 Ribs & Wings Dinner $24.95

SUNDAY DESSERT SPECIAL
2 for 1 Desserts

Buy One Get One Free Dessert Menu Items with purchase of two beverages

SUNDAY FAMILY FEATURE
Kids Eat Free

Free Kids menu meal with adult purchase of one food menu item of $15.99 or more

EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST PROMOTIONS
Starting at $8.95 Monday - Friday until 10am
Early Bird Breakfasts include brewed coffee or tea
3 Egg Breakfast, 2 Egg Breakfast, Pancakes, Omelettes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Western, BLT
DAILY LUNCH FOOD SPECIALS
$13.95-16.95 Monday-Friday from 11am to 3pm
Include Fries, Soup or Salad
Soup & Salad, Fish & Chips, Burger & Fries, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, BLT, Vegetarian Warp, Chicken Tenders, Half Flatbread & Salad
BAR DEALS & DRINK SPECIALS
BRUNCH COCKTAIL FEATURES Daily 9am-3pm
$6.95 Bloody Caesar, Mimosa, Raspberry Mimosa
DAILY BAR SPECIALS MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
$5 Wine $5 Draught Pints $7 Premium Draughts
HAPPY HOUR After work & Late Night
3pm - 6pm & 9pm - close
  • $5 Wine (6oz)
  • $7.50 Wine (9oz)
  • $5 Draught Pints
  • $9.95 Select Appetizers
WEDNESDAY COCKTAIL SPECIALS
Mules & Martini Nights

$7 Martinis Includes Espresso Martini, Gin Martini

$7 Mules Includes Moscow Mule, Dark 'n Stormy

DAILY BAR SPECIALS MONDAY - WEDNESDAY

$5 Wine $5 Draught Pints $7 Premium Draughts

DATE NIGHT WINE DEALS THURSDAY - SATURDAY

$10 OFF Wine or Prosecco bottles

MONDAY 1/2 PRICE DRAUGHT PITCHERS: includes

Alexander Keith's, Sapporo, Sleeman, & PBR

SATURDAY 1/2 PRICE PITCHERS:

Sangria Pitchers, Margarita Pitchers, Draught Pitchers

*DINE IN ONLY. CONDITIONS APPLY. ASK SERVER FOR FULL DETAILS. DAILY FOOD SPECIALS NOT AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS NOR SPECIAL MENU DAYS

Costco Gift Card Deals

20% off all gift cards purchased at Costco - See your local Guelph Costco for more details.

RBC Avion Card Promotions

15% Special Rebate from RBC Avion when using the RBC Avion card to pay for your Food and Drinks at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph.

Uber – Skip The Dishes – Doordash Specials - Ritual

our specials change monthly so please visit these local delivery partners for more details on our promotions at the Guelph Symposium Restaurant.

Restaurant Reviews – Guelph Symposium Cafe

Symposium Guelph has been part of the Guelph community for over 14 years now. Having received over 1000 Five & Four Star Reviews we want to thank you for choosing Symposium Restaurant for your large party gatherings-contact us to help plan and accommodate your special occasion dining. We're always looking for ways to improve the dining experience at our restaurant, and it's great to know that we are on the right track. We aspire to keep getting better

  • Such a nice patio area! 10/10!!
  • We had the best experience with great customer service and best food quality ever.
  • A gem of a restaurant - food is amazing, patio is gorgeous
  • One of my favorite restaurants to stop and grab an eggs Benedict and some great coffee
  • This is a great restaurant for a meal, dessert or grabbing a drink.
  • Delicious food at a great price! Has a good Atmosphere as well
  • The food is outstanding!! I
  • Amazing food, breakfast is so special, Thank you Symposium Staff.
  • Such an amazing selection of desserts, wonderful service and a cute patio! Loved the atmosphere
  • The patio is the perfect spot for brunch with friends. Also, the omelettes are amazing!
  • FANTASTIC RESTAURANT and AMAZING PATIO in GUELPH.
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a coffee. Anything you get here will come with great service.
  • Omg the cakes are so good
  • A great place to go for lunch or dinner
  • The desserts are to die for.... Highly recommend the Hummingbird