Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Brantford Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining on King George Road in the Comfort Inn Hotel
Neighbourhood Restaurant for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Decadent Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Best All-Around Restaurant in Brantford: A Brant County Choice for over 14 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Brantford’s go-to family restaurant and bar is a trusted neighbourhood dining spot at 58 King George Road, inside the Comfort Inn and just south of Highway 403. We serve all-day breakfast and brunch, casual lunch, a full dinner menu, gourmet desserts, handcrafted cocktails, late-night dining, and popular daily food and drink specials. Guests can enjoy gourmet comfort food, seafood dishes, vegetarian choices, and specialty beverages in our warm, beautifully designed upscale-casual dining room or relax on our cozy seasonal patio. For over 14 years, we have welcomed guests throughout Brant County offering the menu variety, inviting atmosphere, and friendly service that have helped make us one of Brantford’s favourite all-around restaurants.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Brantford
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. Vegetarian, vegan, and lighter breakfast choices are also available.
Lunch & Dinner Menu: Burgers, Wings, Pasta, Steaks & Seafood
Build your meal around shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, hearty soups, fresh salads, savoury rice bowls, comforting pasta dishes, stacked sandwiches, handcrafted burgers, premium steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, chicken entrées, seafood, and flavourful vegetarian selections. Join us for a relaxed lunch, a hearty family dinner, date night, or our value-focused three-course Early Bird Dinner. Our complete dinner menu is served until closing, giving late-night guests the freedom to enjoy a full entrée and satisfying meal.
Popular Dessert Spot for Cakes, Waffles, Croffles & Specialty Coffee
Save room for decadent cakes, rich cheesecakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, specialty milkshakes, ice cream treats, fresh-baked cookies, Tres Leches Cake, our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake, and the warm Chocolate Dubai Raspberry Lava Cake. Pair your selection with an affogato, premium hot chocolate, specialty coffee, or handcrafted espresso drink—whether you are finishing lunch or dinner or stopping by just for dessert. Every Sunday, guests can enjoy our two-for-one dessert special.
Seven Days of Food & Drink Specials in Brantford
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.
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 beautiful Renaissance-style murals create a distinctive backdrop, while cozy booth seating offers a comfortable setting for family meals, date night dining, and intimate dinners. Meet friends in our cozy bar and lounge for daily food and drink specials, gather around a larger table for group celebrations, or relax on our welcoming seasonal patio for outdoor dining, where friendly, guest-focused service completes the relaxed atmosphere and plays a big part in why guests consider us one of the best all-around restaurants.
A Trusted Brantford Restaurant for Over 14 Years
Since opening more than 14 years ago, our King George Road location has welcomed families, friends, travellers, business guests, sports teams, and community groups from across the region. More than 2,200 positive guest reviews and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the menu variety, welcoming atmosphere, and consistent service that have made us a long-standing neighbourhood favourite.
Dining near Highway 403 & Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
Conveniently located at 58 King George Road inside the Comfort Inn and just off Highway 403, our North End location is a short drive from the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, Northridge Public Golf Course, Lynden Park Mall, downtown Brantford, and the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford campus. Guests visit us from Paris and communities throughout Brant County, with easy highway access and ample free parking available on site.
Stylish interior of Symposium Cafe Brantford showing the cozy Renaissance-style decor, and comfortable seating for large groups and families located near Northridge Public Golf Course & Lynden Park Mall.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Brantford family restaurant exterior facade and outdoor patio seating located in the Comfort Inn Hotel on King George Road, just south of the Highway 403.
What Brantford 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
"Our recent visit for brunch was, overall, a fantastic experience, largely thanks to the exceptional serving staff. They were incredibly nice and accommodating, especially with our small children. The food hit all the right notes. Absolutely fantastic!"
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Such a nice spot for lunch, the service was very friendy, the portions were a great size, and very fresh. They have great daily deals as well." "10 out of 10! Food is amazing, drinks are amazing. Service is top notch!"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"First time at Symposium and it was great. Had the 2pc fish and chips. Was great. Price even better."
"Excellent dinner. I've been here twice now, I got the chicken teriyaki rice bowl. It's super good. Service is good, too."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"I had a delish cafe latte and couldn't stop at just one. Thanks for a great experience. I will return again."
"They have a really awesome variety of healthy smoothies. Also I’m not a coffee drinker and they have lots of hot beverages to choose from without coffee."
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"For dessert, I couldn't resist the sweet chocolate brownie, served warm, and added a scoop of chocolate ice cream with it. The combination of warm and cold chocolaty goodness was a delicious way to end the meal!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"Best breakfast in Brantford! We often order takeout on the weekends, the eggs benedict is always perfect." "Love stopping by for takeout on my way home. The service is quick and the food is fresh. Definitely the best upscale casual option in the area"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"Just had another great dinner at Symposium Cafe Restaurant . As I was heading for fast food I saw a hamburger and fries and a glass of wineon Monday. You got to love it. . I'll be back"
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 Brantford: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 58 King George Road, inside the Comfort Inn and just south of Highway 403.
Our Brantford restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. 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 Brantford 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 Brantford 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 Brantford restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Brantford 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.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
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