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Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph

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

Located directly across Stone Road Mall

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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Food & Drinks Delivery

Symposium Delivery via Skip the dishes
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Symposium Cafe Restaurant 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 Vegetarian Meal
  • $5 glass of Wine Specials
  • $5 Beer Deal
  • $7 Premium Draught

Tuesday Restaurant Features – Pasta Night

  • 1/2 OFF Select Pasta Dishes
  • $5 Beer special
  • $7 Premium Draught Promotions
  • $5 glass of Wine Drink

Wednesday Restaurant Deals – Martinis Mules & Mussels

  • $9.95 Seafood Mussels
  • $7 Mule Cocktail Drink Specials
  • $7 Martini Special
  • $5 Beer special
  • $5 glass of Wine Drink
  • $7 Premium Draught Promotions

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Restaurant Special - Date Night $69.95 Dinner for Two:

  • 2 entrees & 2 beverages
  • Appetizer & Dessert to share
  • $10 OFF Any Bottle of Wine

Sunday Restaurant Special – Kids eat free Sundays

One free Kid’s Meal with one adult purchase of food menu item of $15.99 or more

Early Bird Breakfast Deals

Starting at $11.45 Monday - Friday (8am - 10am)

  • Three Egg and Meat Breakfast promotions
  • French Toast
  • Omelettes

Lunch Food Specials

$13.95 - $16.95 (Includes Fries or Salad or Soup)

Weekend Brunch Cocktail Specials

  • $6.95 Caesar Cocktails
  • $6.95 Mimosa Cocktails

Happy Hour Food and Drink Specials

Daily 3pm to 6pm & 9pm to close

  • $5 Draught Beer
  • $9.95 Food Appetizer Promotions
  • $5 glass of wine drink special

NEW! Savour & Sip Dining Specials

Burger Mondays

  • $6.99 Single Burger with Fries
  • $5 glass of Wine Specials
  • $10.99 Double Burger with Fries
  • $5 Beer Deal
  • $10.99 Vegetarian Beyond Meat™ Burger with Fries

Fish & Chips Tuesdays

  • $9.95 Haddock & Chips (1pc)
  • $15.95 Haddock & Chips (2pc)
  • $5 Beer special
  • $5 glass of Wine Drink

Wing Night Wednesdays

  • $9.95 One Pound of Wings
  • $5 Beer special
  • $5 glass of Wine Drink

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.

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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