Ancaster | Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Ancaster Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining Spot on Wilson Street West near Costco & Rona+
Ancaster Restaurant for All-Day Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Gourmet Comfort Food for Lunch and Dinner, Cocktails, & Desserts
Best All-Around Restaurant in Ancaster : The West Hamilton Choice for 10 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Ancaster’s go-to family restaurant and bar is a trusted neighbourhood dining spot at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, across from Trinity Wilson Common and near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403. From all-day breakfast and weekend brunch to casual lunches, full-service dinners, gourmet desserts, and late-night dining, our menu is designed for every part of the day. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, daily food and drink specials, and gourmet comfort food in a warm upscale-casual setting with a cozy bar and lounge, or unwind on our seasonal patio. For more than 10 years, we have welcomed guests from the Meadowlands and across the West Hamilton area, building a reputation as one of Ancaster’s favourite all-around restaurants.
All-Day Breakfast & Popular Weekend Brunch
Breakfast is served all day, with choices ranging from classic Eggs Benedict, French toast, and Belgian waffles to hearty three-egg breakfasts, omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, and steak and eggs. Weekday guests can start the morning with our value-focused $8.95 Early Bird Breakfast, while weekend brunch pairs naturally with freshly squeezed juice, specialty lattes, cappuccinos, mimosas, and refreshing brunch cocktails.
Hearty Lunches, Full Dinners & Late-Night Dining
Settle in for a relaxed midday meal or a complete evening dinner, with choices ranging from shareable appetizers, crispy wings, soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and savoury rice bowls to handcrafted burgers, pasta, ribs, steaks, chicken entrées, seafood, and flavourful vegetarian dishes. Our three-course Early Bird Dinner offers excellent value for an earlier evening meal, while families, couples, and groups can enjoy the full dinner menu right through closing.
Dessert Spot for Gourmet Cakes & Delicious Waffles
Make dessert part of the occasion with a selection that includes rich cheesecakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, specialty milkshakes, ice cream creations, fresh-baked cookies, Tres Leches Cake, our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, and the warm Chocolate Dubai Raspberry Lava Cake. Enjoy something sweet after lunch or dinner, or visit solely for dessert. Sundays offer even more reason to indulge with our popular two-for-one dessert feature.
Daily Specials: Best Food & Drink Deals
We feature a different food or drink special throughout the week, giving guests more ways to enjoy excellent value:
- 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
- Date Night Thursdays: $69.95 Dinner for Two
- Fish & Chips Fridays: One Piece $9.95 or Two Pieces $15.95
- Ribs & Wings Saturdays: $24.95 Ribs and Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Kids Eat Free & 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.
Distinctive Ambiance: Cozy Dining Room, Bar, Lounge & Patio
Walk into our restaurant and discover an inviting, warm, and cozy ambiance filled with character and timeless style. Trademark stone-art walls and Renaissance-style murals create a distinctive backdrop, while cozy booth seating sets the stage for family meals, date night dining, and intimate dinners. Meet friends in our cozy bar and lounge, or enjoy our seasonal patio for outdoor dining, where friendly service completes the relaxed atmosphere.
A Trusted Ancaster Restaurant for Over 10 Years
Since opening more than 10 years ago, our Wilson Street West location has welcomed families, friends, business guests, students, sports teams, and community groups from Ancaster and the greater Hamilton area. More than 1,800 positive guest reviews and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the menu variety, distinctive atmosphere, and consistent service that have made us a long-standing neighbourhood favourite.
Dining on Wilson Street West near Costco, RONA+ & Highway 403
Conveniently located at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, our restaurant is across from Trinity Wilson Common and near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403. Guests enjoy easy plaza access, ample free parking, and free Wi-Fi.
Stylish interior of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster showing the cozy cafe area, Renaissance-style decor, and comfortable seating for large groups and families, on Wilson Street West, across from Longo's.
Cozy outdoor dining area of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster family restaurant showing the beautifully designed and cozy patio, located across Trinity Wilson Common Shopping Centre
What Ancaster Guests Love About Symposium Cafe
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
"Decent breakfast served by an friendly waitress in a very comfortable, clean setting. I ordered the omelette while my wife had the bacon & eggs. Food was delivered hot & quickly, with plenty of refills for our coffee. I would certainly recommend Symposium."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Everything I've had here is amazing. The food is fresh and delicious. They are fairly priced. Highly recommend the flat breads, the steak, burgers and wings. Thank you to the servers for taking good care of us!!"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"Went for dinner with my wife and Mom and Dad, we had the Friday special…fish and chips x3 and my wife had the Teriyaki rice bowl. Food was excellent, service was excellent!! All the staff seemed to work very well together. Would definitely recommend this location."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Went out for dinner. The food and drinks were amazing. Really loved the strawberry daiquiri there. Amazing service by the staff and manager" "B-52 coffee was yummy on a cool evening. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere & experience!"
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"The food is always delicious and the staff are great! A nice spot to have a leisurely meal. Their cakes are to die for!" "Yummy food, great service! Love this place and their yummy cakes you can get two for the price of one on Sunday's!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"It doesn't matter if we eat in or have it delivered...the Steak & Chicken Fingers is to Die For !!! Hasn't let us down...love you guys and so glad you're in Ancaster!" "Hungry? Late at night? Then this is the restaurant for you! Great prices! Great atmosphere!"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"What a great restaurant & Lounge! Clean, modern, looks brand new. The food is excellent! The service is top notch! They have crazy good deals & worth checking out. Jessica was the most friendly server I have had in a long time ! I will be back for sure!"
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 Ancaster: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 1146 Wilson Street West in Ancaster Crossing Plaza, across from Trinity Wilson Common and near Costco, RONA+, and Highway 403.
Our Ancaster restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight Friday and 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 Ancaster 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, cozy dining, and large lunch or dinner functions.
Yes. The Ancaster 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 Ancaster restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Ancaster 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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