Barrie Neighbourhood Family Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
All-Day Breakfast, Brunch & Gourmet Comfort Food in North Barrie Crossing
Barrie’s Local Dining Hub for Drinks, Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie: Premier Family Dining for Every Occasion
Barrie Restaurants: Your Local Neighborhood Dining Spot
Barrie’s neighbourhood family restaurant and bar for over 8 years, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie is a familiar local dining spot in North Barrie Crossing at Cundles Road East and Duckworth Street. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, cocktails, daily specials and patio dining in a cozy, stylish upscale-casual setting. Whether you are enjoying a casual meal, meeting friends, gathering with family, visiting from Georgian College or Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, shopping nearby, or stopping in before a movie at Cineplex North Barrie, our Barrie restaurant offers a welcoming experience for families, students, groups and guests of all ages, with vegetarian and vegan options, kids’ meals, daily food and drink specials, a comfortable outdoor patio and a popular dessert menu for every occasion.
Gourmet Menus: Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie
Best Breakfast Spot in Barrie: Try our legendary Egg Benedicts, classic three-egg breakfasts, Avocado Toast, and Veggie Omelettes. Don't forget our Pancakes and French Toast—perfect for any craving.
Delicious Lunch and Dinner Menu Options: Enjoy hearty appetizers, crispy chicken wings, soups, salads, pasta, and fresh rice bowls. Our steaks, seafood, and sandwiches are top-notch, and our burgers are a local favorite.
The Best Desserts in Barrie: Our dessert menu includes cakes, waffles, ice cream treats, cookies, and our famous Carrot Cake. Be sure to try our popular Two-for-One Desserts on Sundays!
Fully Licensed Bar: Enjoy daily food and drink specials, along with free WiFi and plenty of free parking.
Full-Service Barrie Family Restaurant with Patio Dining, Takeout & Delivery
SPECIALTIES YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS: At Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie, we specialize in family-style, full-service dining, offering everything from breakfasts to desserts and a fully licensed lounge. Our cozy dine-in experience is complemented by outdoor seating on our Scenic Patio. We also offer convenient Takeout and Delivery options for those on the go.
Barrie Daily Specials: Early Bird Breakfast and Dinner, Happy Hour, Food & Drink Deals
Enjoy the Best Food and Drink Deals in Barrie, including Daily Lunch Specials, Early Bird Breakfast, and Happy Hour Specials. Enjoy our curated week of features:
- Burger Mondays: Fuel your week with our fan-favorite burgers. $10.99 Burger and Fries
- Pasta Tuesdays: Indulge in our comforting pasta selections. Half off all Pasta and Rice Bowls
- Wing Wednesdays: Perfect for mid-week cravings. Half Price Chicken Wings
- Date Night Thursdays: The ideal setting for a shared meal. $69.95 Dinner for Two Night Out
- Fish and Chips Fridays: A classic end-of-week tradition. $9.95 Fish and Chips
- Ribs and Wings Saturdays: Hearty favorites for your weekend. $24.95 Ribs and Wings Dinner
- Sunday Family Funday: Highlighted by our Kids Eat Free promotion and our famous Two-for-One Desserts.
Our popular Lunch Specials start at just $14.95, and we feature different drink specials every day in our Fully Licensed Bar. We are open 364 Days a Year to serve you delicious meals until late.
Top-Rated Barrie Restaurant Serving the Community for Over 8 Years
For Over 8 Years, Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie, has been a proud part of the Barrie Community, earning a reputation as a go-to dining spot for locals. As part of a well-known Canadian restaurant chain with 20 locations across Ontario, we're committed to delivering high-quality food with a focus on flavor. With over 500 positive reviews, our guests keep coming back for our exceptional dining experience.
Prime North Barrie Location Near Georgian College & Royal Victoria Hospital
Situated in North Barrie Crossing at Cundles Road East and Duckworth Street, we are conveniently located near popular stores like Shoppers Drug Mart, Zehrs, L.A. Fitness, and Cineplex Cinemas. We are perfectly placed near Highway 400, making us the go-to dining hub for those visiting Georgian College or the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.
Cozy upscale-casual dining room at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie neighbourhood family restaurant near Georgian College and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie exterior and comfortable outdoor patio in North Barrie Crossing on Cundles Road East near Cineplex North Barrie across from LA Fitness
What Guests are saying about us at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Barrie
One of our favorite places to eat in North Barrie! This Symposium Cafe is in such a perfect spot on Cundles Road East, right next to Cineplex North Cinemas, making it our go-to choice for a meal before or after a movie. It’s incredibly convenient whether we’re heading home from classes at Georgian College, coming from an appointment at the RVH, or finishing up shopping at Zehrs or Shoppers in the North Barrie Crossing plaza. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is warm and stylish, and it’s a fantastic local restaurant for everything from casual coffees to special family dinners
Top Breakfast Place in Barrie
"I have been coming to this location for years! Caitlyn always serves us, and she is the best and the reason we keep coming back she always takes such good care of us ! The food is always hot and fresh and we love the early bird specials they have"
Barrie's Favourite Lunch Spot
"The service the food and the atmosphere is next level. If you have not tried Symposium in Barrie you must try you will not be disappointed. My favourite dish is the seafood pasta." "Loved the alfredo pasta with mushrooms, the spinach dip and bruschetta."
Dinner in Barrie
"We went there for a late dinner after finishing work. The service was amazing and made it even more personal. We shared a portion of wings and had the zucchini noodles which were to die for!" "Amazing food! Best Philly cheesesteak I’ve ever had!"
Cocktails & Bar Drinks in Barrie
"This is one gem of a spot! If you haven't visited yet, do so! A group of my friends and I visited on a Saturday evening. The atmosphere is mello and inviting, and the desserts and hot drinks are delicious!"
Barrie Dessert Spot
"Went for two for one cake specials with coffee on Sundays. The cakes were absolutely delicious.. Guru showed us all the cakes, we had the German chocolate cake and the Neapolitan. Highly recommend a visit for Sunday cake special."
Delivery - Take Out - Curb Side Pick Up
"I had an event near by and have had symposium closer to where I live. The owner and her team were fantastic from start to finish! Food was great and everyone was praising the food. We had 50+ people at our event and the Symposium team NAILED IT!!!"
Barrie Restaurant Deals
"The place was simply amazing. Our waiter was great. We had their Saturday special. Half rib and wings. Loved it, will be back!" "I went to Symposium for their Friday special – Fish & Chips, it was delicious and the price only $9.95 – such a great deal"
Barrie Symposium Restaurant Specials – Highlights – Promotions - Daily Features
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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.
Dinner
for two
$6995
2 Entrees, 2 Beverages, Appetizer and Dessert to share.
Bottles of WINE
& PROSECCO
Conditions apply.
Fish
& Chips
$995*
/1pc
$1595*
/2pc
Free Chowder Bowl
with select Searfood 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 Hours
3-6pm 9pm-close
Conditions apply.
Early bird Breakfast
Monday - Friday until 10 am
2 Egg breakfast starting at
$895
Includes coffee or tea
Early Bird Dinner
3-6 pm
Three course prix-fix
$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 Barrie: Frequently Asked Questions
We are perfectly situated at 307 Cundles Road East in the North Barrie Crossing Shopping Centre. You can find us at the corner of Cundles Rd E and Duckworth Street, right next to the Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie.
We are incredibly accessible for travelers, located just seconds away from the Highway 400 and Cundles Road interchange. We are the premier "pit stop"for commuters heading north to Muskoka cottage country or south toward the GTA.
Yes! We are less than a 2-minute drive from the Georgian College Barrie Campus. We are a favorite local hangout for Georgian students and faculty looking for a high-quality study spot with free WiFi or a celebratory graduation brunch.
Absolutely. We are located just down the street from RVH (Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre). We serve as a primary dining hub for healthcare professionals, hospital staff, and visiting families looking for gourmet comfort food at any time of day.
We serve our award-winning breakfast and brunch daily until 4:00 PM. Whether you're fueling up before a shift at RVH or meeting friends for a weekend brunch, we offer Barrie's best Eggs Benedict and fresh-squeezed juices.
Yes! We feature a beautiful 45-seat outdoor patio that is a local favorite for summer dining. It's the perfect spot in North Barrie to enjoy a specialty iced coffee or evening cocktails in a relaxed, open-air setting.
Yes, we offer ample free on-site parking within the North Barrie Crossing plaza. You'll find plenty of space even during peak hours, making us a stress-free choice for those visiting nearby stores like Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, or L.A. Fitness.
We are the top choice for "Dinner and a Movie" in Barrie! Since we are located in the same complex as Cineplex Cinemas, you can enjoy a full meal, appetizers, or our famous desserts and still be at the theater in under two minutes.
With our sophisticated Renaissance-themed decor and 90 indoor seats, we are a premier venue for Barrie business lunches and family celebrations. We also offer complimentary high-speed WiFi for all our corporate guests.
We feature unique specials 7 days a week, including our famous $7 Martini Wednesdays, Burger Mondays, and our popular Sunday Buy One Get One Free Desserts for the whole family.
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.