Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Guelph Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining on Stone Road West across from Stone Road Mall
Neighbourhood Restaurant for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Decadent Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Best All-Around Restaurant in Guelph : The Stone Road Choice for over 15 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Guelph’s favourite family restaurant and bar, is a neighbourhood dining spot at 304 Stone Road West, across from Stone Road Mall and near the University of Guelph, serving all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, casual lunch, a full dinner menu, desserts, and patio dining. For over 15 years, we have served handcrafted cocktails, gourmet comfort food, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and some of the most popular food and drink specials in Guelph—all in a warm, comfortable dining room with a relaxed upscale-casual atmosphere, a separate bar and lounge, and two spacious private rooms for group events. Our rich variety, distinctive style, and friendly service have helped make us one of the city’s best all-around restaurants.
Food & Drink Menu: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner & Desserts
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch: Our diverse menu offers something for every appetite, beginning with all-day breakfast and weekend brunch favourites that have made us a popular breakfast spot in Guelph. Guests can enjoy classic egg dishes, pancakes, French toast, lighter selections, vegetarian and vegan options, and a fun kids’ menu with family-friendly choices.
Lunch & Dinner Favourites: For lunch and dinner, choose from shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, homemade soups, fresh salads, comforting pasta dishes, savoury rice bowls, premium steaks, seafood, hearty sandwiches, and generously portioned burgers. Popular house specialties include our Ribs and Wings, Fish and Chips, and Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.
Desserts, Coffees & Refreshing Drinks: Save room for one of our irresistible desserts, including the famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, Triple Brownie Cheesecake, waffles, croffles, ice cream treats, and affogatos. Complete your meal with freshly squeezed juices, refreshing smoothies, specialty coffee drinks, or another handcrafted beverage from our extensive drink menu.
Delivery, Takeout & Curbside Pickup
We offer easy takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery through popular platforms like Uber Eats, Skip The Dishes, and Door Dash, so you can enjoy our delicious food from the comfort of your own home.
Private Rooms for Large Groups & Special Events
Our two spacious private rooms can accommodate up to 60 guests for birthdays, family gatherings, business meals, celebrations, and other group events. With flexible seating and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere, we make it easy to bring larger groups together for a relaxed meal in Guelph.
Guelph Daily Specials: Food & Drink Deals
We feature a different food or drink promotion each day of the week:
- Burger Mondays: Single Burger & Fries $6.99 or Double Burger & Fries $10.99
- Pasta Tuesdays: Half-Price Pasta and Bowls
- Wing Wednesdays: Half-Price Chicken Wings—$9.47 per Pound
- Date Night Thursdays: Dinner for Two $69.95
- Fish and Chips Fridays: One Piece $9.95 or Two Pieces $15.95
- Ribs and Wings Saturdays: $24.95 Ribs & Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Kids Eat Free and Two-for-One Desserts
Our popular lunch specials start at just $14.95, with weekday Early Bird Breakfast at $8.95 and daily Early Bird Dinners for $24.95. We feature different drink specials every day in our fully licensed bar, including $6.95 weekend brunch cocktails and $7 martinis and mules on Wednesdays. We are open 364 days a year to serve you delicious meals until late.
Top-Rated Guelph Restaurant Serving the Community for Over 15 Years
Throughout that time, we have welcomed local families, students, shoppers, and visitors for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, drinks, and group dining. With more than 1,900 positive guest reviews, our Guelph location has become a trusted neighbourhood choice within our Ontario restaurant family.
Neighbourhood Dining Near the University of Guelph & Stone Road Mall
Find us at 304 Stone Road West, directly across from Stone Road Mall and minutes from the University of Guelph and the Hanlon Expressway. Our Stone Road plaza offers convenient access and plenty of free parking.
Settle into comfort at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph. Plush booth seating, cozy lighting, and classic Renaissance-inspired artwork set the scene for an exceptional dining experience.
Cozy patio and exterior at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph, a quaint neighbourhood restaurant across from Stone Road Mall with a comfortable outdoor dining atmosphere.
What Guelph 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.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch
"We eat here on occasion, mainly for breakfast. The food is always perfectly prepared as ordered. Paul, one of the servers is so amazing. Always friendly and helpful. Great place to eat. Highly recommend it."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"The Cuban breakfast sandwich was delicious, and fresh. The home fries are the best I’ve had in a restaurant. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a well priced, quick, and delicious lunch"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"I would absolutely recommend the Philly Cheese Steak!"
"Safe to say it's our favorite family restaurant with something to please 3 generation's of food preferences."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Came here with a group of 9 tonight, drinks and food were amazing, our server Jessica was amazing! She was very efficient, nice and very attentive!"
"In the summer, the patio is a great place to have a drink with friends."
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly attentive staff and service, and amazing desserts!!"
"Don’t forget to grab one of their desserts, YUMM."
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"Great value for delicious food delivery and generous serving sizes. Sauces separate so nothing gets soggy was a nice touch."
"Amazing quick food and delivery"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"Food was excellent and who could complain Sunday is 2 for 1 cakes!! they are to die for!! "
"Great Date night location with friendly staff and amazing burgers! Had a great time love Symposium."
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 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
/lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrées, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Seafood 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 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 Dinner
3-6 pm
Three-course prix fixe
$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 Restaurant Guelph: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 304 Stone Road West, across from Stone Road Mall and near the University of Guelph.
Our Guelph restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday & Saturday, including all holidays except closed on Christmas Day.
From our wonderful breakfast and brunch menu to quick lunch offerings, family dinners with pasta, burgers and seafood, late-night drinks, and one of the largest dessert menus in town, we have what you’re hungry and thirsty for.
We offer a warm, welcoming upscale-casual atmosphere featuring distinctive Renaissance-inspired décor, comfortable booth seating, a dedicated bar and lounge area, and a relaxing outdoor patio during the warmer months.
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. Discover our complete menu of daily food and drink specials, weekly restaurant deals and value-driven casual dining offers, including Happy Hour, Early Bird specials and weekday lunch deals.
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 Guelph 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, private dining, and large lunch or dinner functions.
Yes. The Guelph 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 Guelph restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Guelph 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.
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