The Best Family Restaurant in Woodbridge for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet Comfort Food & All Day Breakfast at the Colossus Centre
A Woodbridge Local Landmark for 30 Years: Gourmet Desserts, Drinks & Patio Dining
Woodbridge family food restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.
Welcome to Symposium Cafe Restaurant Woodbridge—Vaughans favorite spot for casual dining with a gourmet twist! At Symposium we’re all about serving up delicious comfort food, refreshing drinks, and top-notch service that’ll make you feel right at home.
We’re open every day except Christmas with 90 seats indoors and 100 more on our awesome patio. Our award-winning design will make you feel good. Don’t feel like coming in? No problem! We’ve got take-out, curbside, and delivery on UberEats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash. Oh, and did we mention we’re fully licensed? Daily food and drink specials, free WiFi, and an abundance of parking are all here too!
Our menu is packed with delicious options—vegan, vegetarian, kids' meals, early bird breakfasts—you name it! Come on in or take it to go, and let’s make it a great meal! Located in the Colossus Centre, just west of Highway 400 at the Cineplex and Costco plaza and serving the Woodbridge and greater Vaughan region for over 20 years serving up tasty food and good vibes to the Vaughan community at Symposium Cafe! We’re part of a 21-location chain but Woodbridge feels like home! With over 1600 happy reviews you know we’ve got the goods!
Whether you’re dining in, taking out, or enjoying the patio, come celebrate life’s moments with us. We can’t wait to serve you at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Woodbridge!
Located on Colossus Drive, directly across from Costco and the RioCan Colossus Centre, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Woodbridge is the ultimate dining hub for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre area. Situated near Highway 400 and Highway 7, we are a favorite for residents in Kleinburg and Maple. Whether you’re visiting Canada’s Wonderland or catching a movie at the Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan, join us for a stylish retreat with ample free parking.
Woodbridge restaurant interior with stylish elegance located near the Courtyard Marriot fronting Staples.
Woodbridge patio frontage with upscale exterior of Symposium, casual family dining on Colossus Drive corner of Weston Road & 7
What Guests are saying about us at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Woodbridge
This has become one of our regular Woodbridge spots because the location is just so convenient and the atmosphere always feels a bit more special. It is easy to stop in when we are near Colossus Drive, after shopping in the Vaughan Mills area, or before heading toward Canada’s Wonderland. Between the stylish interior, the variety on the menu, and the location near Cineplex and Costco, it is one of those places that fits just about any occasion.
Woodbridge’s Top Breakfast on Colossus Drive
"We come here for breakfast every week, the food is amazing, the California eggs Benedict is well worth a try and the staff are always friendly, especially Alina & Linda are very friendly and helpful.. I definitely recommend"
Woodbridge Lunch near Cineplex Cinemas
"It is really cute cafe for quick bite before the movie. The ambiance was nice. Our server was really nice and sweet. Food was so delicious. Plenty of variety in their menu."
"Great lunch spot!"
Dinner in Woodbridge directly across Costco
"The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it a spot I’d happily return to. If you’re looking for a dependable, relaxed place to catch up over good food and coffee, this one definitely delivers."
Specialty Martinis & Full Bar near Fortinos
"I know a perfect rating might sound like a stretch, but this place honestly deserves it. The atmosphere is great, the music sets a really nice vibe, and the waitresses are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in."
Woodbridge Desserts in the Colossus Centre
"We came by for desert ended up staying for little bit of wine and fries. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was great we took our time and enjoyed ourselves. Definitely returning! "
"A good place to have desert. Yummy"
Delivery & Quick Pickup at Weston Rd & Hy 7
"Great experience everytime order takeout or dine in. Their staff went above and beyond and very friendly both on phone and in restaurant. Food was meticulously and freshly made and packaged despite I made the order quite late."
Woodbridge’s Best Daily Menu Discounts
"God we love it here. I come almost every Tuesday for the pasta special (I get the seafood pasta, $13) The portions are large- (we got a small dessert this time cause we were so full), the daily specials are cheap, the place is beautiful, and the staff are super nice"
Woodbridge Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features
Try Woodbridge’s favourite restaurant food and drink deals with our 7-Day Promotions – the most innovative features and popular specials in the Woodbridge restaurants market!
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
/1Lb
$7
Martinis
& Mules Cocktails
Conditions apply.
1/2 OFF
Soups & Salad
$10 OFF
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995
/1pc
$1595
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Searfood Items
Conditions apply.
$2497
Ribs & Wing Dinner
1/2 Price Pitchers
Sangria, Margarita & Draft Beer
Conditions apply.
$5
Wine & BeerHouse Wine & Draught
$7
Premium
Pints
Sapporo & Corona extra
Conditions apply.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Dinner for Two
$6995
2 Entrees, 2 Beverages,
Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
2 Egg breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm
Lunch specials
Value priced starting at
$1395
Brunch cocktails
Daily 9am-3pm
$695
Happy hours
3pm-6pm & 9pm-close
$5
Wine& Beer
$7
PremiumDraught
$995
Appetizers
ALL DAILY SPECIALS subject to conditions, including requirement of beverage purchase. Specials ot 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 Woodbridge: Frequently Asked Questions
We are perfectly situated at 31 Colossus Drive, in the heart of the Colossus Centre. We are directly west of Highway 400 and right across from Costco Wholesale, serving as a central dining hub for the entire Woodbridge and Vaughan region.
Yes! We are one of the best restaurants near Canada's Wonderland, located just a 5-minute drive south. We are the favorite spot for families to enjoy a high-quality sit-down breakfast before a day at the park or to relax with dinner and dessert after the fireworks.
We are located in the same plaza as the iconic Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan (The Colossus). We are the go-to destination for "Dinner and a Movie," offering a stylish retreat for a full meal or late-night coffee and cake just steps away from the theater.
Absolutely. We are less than 5 minutes from the VMC Subway Station and the corporate hub of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. This makes us a premier choice for business lunches, after-work cocktails, and meeting points for those using the TTC Line 1 extension.
We are located just a short 5-minute drive from Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Many shoppers choose to "Escape the Ordinary"with us to avoid the busy mall food courts while still being close to the world-class retail outlets.
We serve our award-winning breakfast and brunch menu daily until 4:00 PM. Whether you're fueling up for a shopping spree at IKEA Vaughan (just 2 minutes away) or a weekend with family, we offer the best Eggs Benedict and Belgian Waffles in Vaughan.
Yes! We feature a vibrant, sun-filled seasonal outdoor patio. It is a local favorite for enjoying summer cocktails, specialty iced coffees, and open-air dining right in the middle of Vaughan's most exciting entertainment district.
Yes, we provide ample free on-site parking directly in front of the restaurant within the RioCan Colossus Centre. This makes visiting us stress-free, even during peak movie times or holiday shopping seasons at nearby Best Buy and HomeSense.
With our signature Renaissance-inspired decor and seating for over 100 indoors, we are a premier venue for Vaughan business lunches and large family celebrations. We also offer complimentary high-speed WiFi, perfect for remote work or professional meetings.
We feature unique specials 7 days a week, including our famous $7 Martini Wednesdays, our "Date Night"dinner deals, and the very popular Sunday Buy One Get One Free Desserts.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
With 20 local neighborhood restaurants throughout Ontario, there’s a Symposium Cafe Restaurant close to you; Ajax, Alliston, Ancaster, Aurora, Barrie, Bolton, Brantford, Cambridge, Georgetown, Guelph, Lindsay, Markham, Milton, Oakville, Oshawa, Stoney Creek, Thornhill, Waterdown, Waterloo, Woodbridge,