Symposium Cafe Restaurant Lindsay – Breakfast, Brunch & Casual Dining
Family-Friendly Restaurant in Lindsay at 449 Kent Street West next to the LCBO
A Welcoming Neighbourhood Restaurant for All-Day Dining, Weekend Brunch, Signature Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
A Go-To Dinner Restaurant & Casual Dining Spot in Lindsay for Over 10 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Lindsay, located at 449 Kent Street West in the Kent Street Village shopping plaza next to the LCBO, across from Loblaws and near Highway 35 and Highway 7, is a popular neighbourhood dining spot and go-to family-friendly restaurant in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay for over 10 years. A favourite choice among restaurants in Lindsay 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 Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities.
Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Lindsay
Breakfast is served all day, with favourites including Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles, hearty three-egg breakfasts, handcrafted omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. Weekday guests can take advantage of the $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, while weekend brunch pairs naturally with specialty coffees, freshly squeezed juices, mimosas, and brunch cocktails.
Lunch & Dinner Favourites in Lindsay
Our diverse lunch and dinner menu features gourmet comfort food, familiar favourites, and satisfying entrées served in a relaxed upscale-casual setting. Begin with shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, homemade soups, or fresh salads before choosing from savoury rice bowls, comforting pasta dishes, hearty sandwiches, generously portioned burgers, steaks, chicken entrées, and seafood dishes.
Desserts: Cakes, Waffles, Croffles & Specialty Coffee
Save room for something sweet from our tempting dessert selection, featuring our famous multi-layer Sky-High Carrot Cake, decadent specialty cakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, ice cream treats, fresh-baked cookies, creamy affogatos, and other indulgent favourites. Pair your dessert with a specialty coffee, handcrafted espresso drink, premium hot chocolate, or after-dinner cocktail for a satisfying finish to lunch and dinner.
Best Daily Food and Drink Deals in Lindsay Ontario
Enjoy the Best Food and Drink Deals in Lindsay, including Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Breakfast, and Happy Hour Specials. Our Lindsay 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 Lindsay. Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, and we feature different drink specials every day in our Fully Licensed Bar.
Lindsay Bar & Lounge: Cocktails, Drinks, Patio Dining & Cozy Ambiance
Our fully licensed Bar & Lounge is a popular Lindsay spot for cocktails and drinks with friends, featuring signature and classic cocktails, martinis, mules, margaritas, sangrias, wine, draught and bottled beer, along with Happy Hour and daily drink specials. Enjoy cocktails and drinks with dinner, meet friends in our cozy dining room, or make the most of our standout seasonal patio, or enjoy late-night drinks in our warm, inviting bar and lounge area filled with character and timeless style.
Trusted Lindsay Restaurant in Kawartha Lakes for Over 10 Years
Throughout that time, we have welcomed guests of all ages with friendly service, consistent quality, and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere. With more than 900 positive guest reviews, our varied menu, inviting dining room, cozy patio, and warm neighbourhood feel have made us a trusted choice for everyday meals, family gatherings, celebrations, drinks with friends, and relaxed group dining in Lindsay.
Located on Kent Street West, Near Highway 35 Highway 7, LCBO & Loblaws
Located on Kent Street West next to the LCBO and directly across from Loblaws, our Lindsay restaurant is easy to reach from Highway 35 and Highway 7, making us a convenient dining stop for local families, students, shoppers, and visitors travelling through Lindsay and the Kawartha Lakes.
Warm and inviting dining room with cozy booth seating and Renaissance-inspired décor
Lindsay patio and refined restaurant exterior of Symposium, a top family restaurant on Kent Street
What Lindsay 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
"Really enjoyed our breakfast at Symposium! Food came out just as we had ordered and tasted delicious. Prices are reasonable and comparable with industry standards. Would recommend this as a go-to spot."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Out for a nice lunch and what a treat it was! The food was delicious, the atmosphere cozy, and every plate came out looking like it should be in a magazine. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. "
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"Had a fantastic meal. Friday night Fish & Chips Special is a big winner. Hot and delicious Haddock was amazing. Staff was great and the Restaurant is super clean. Great job to the entire staff. Can’t wait to return."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a great spot to relax, definitely worth a visit. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy ambiance perfect for catching up with friends I’ll definitely be back for more!".
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"This has got to be the best place for dessert but I'm typically full from my meal that I now order a smaller meal so I have tummy space for dessert! Carrot cake is the BEST! Keep it up Lindsay!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"I had their lunch special fish and chips. I was quite impressed with my meal. The fish was a good size, very nice batter and the coleslaw was excellent. Most places give you a tiny portion of vinegar and cabbage. Yes I recommend this place."
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"Had a wonderful breakfast. The early bird specials are amazing!! Roxy is welcoming and friendly!" "Great breakfast specials. Atmosphere is beautiful."
"Enjoyed date night with a friend. Fantastic food and pleasant atmosphere to visit."
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Located at 449 Kent Street West in Lindsay, Ontario, our family-friendly restaurant is situated in the Kent Street Village shopping plaza next to the LCBO, across from Loblaws and near Highways 35 and 7. Conveniently located with easy access from downtown Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities, our restaurant offers ample free plaza parking for guests visiting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.
Our Lindsay restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including all holidays except closed on Christmas Day.
Our Lindsay 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 Lindsay 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 all day 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 Lindsay 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. 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 Lindsay restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Lindsay 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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