Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Cambridge Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining at Can-Amera Parkway & Townline Road
Neighbourhood Restaurant for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Decadent Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Best All-Around Restaurant in Cambridge : The Regions Choice for over 15 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Cambridge’s go-to family restaurant and bar, a popular neighbourhood dining spot at 500 Can-Amera Parkway, near Townline Road in the Can-Amera Centre, near Highway 401, serving all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, a full dinner menu, desserts, and a private, outdoor patio. For over 15 years, we have welcomed guests from Cambridge, Hespeler, Galt, and Breslau, offering handcrafted cocktails, gourmet comfort food, and daily food and drink specials in a warm, inviting space with comfortable seating, a relaxed upscale-casual atmosphere, and a cozy bar and lounge—delivering the variety, style, and friendly service that have made us one of the region’s favourite all-around restaurants.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Cambridge
Start your morning with familiar breakfast classics, lighter choices, and a satisfying weekend brunch selection:
- Breakfast Favourites: Eggs Benedict, classic three-egg breakfasts, and avocado toast.
- Lighter Options: Veggie omelettes, avocado toast, fresh fruit, and other lighter breakfast choices.
- Sweet Treats: Fluffy pancakes and French toast, perfect for a leisurely morning meal.
Lunch & Dinner: Burgers, Wings, Pasta, Steaks & Seafood
Our menu offers a satisfying selection of upscale-casual favourites for lunch, dinner, and everything in between, our complete dinner menu remains available until closing:
- Starters & Salads: Shareable appetizers, crispy chicken wings, soups, and fresh salads.
- Mains: Savoury rice bowls, premium steaks, seafood, and comforting pasta dishes.
- Burgers & sandwiches: Generously portioned favourites for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner.
Desserts: Cakes, Waffles, Croffles & Specialty Coffee
Save room for one of our decadent desserts or finish your meal with a specialty coffee:
- Signature Treats: Our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake and two-for-one desserts every Sunday.
- Sweet Indulgences: Waffles, ice cream treats, cookies, and croffles.
- Specialty Coffee: With affogatos and premium espresso drinks.
Daily Specials: 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.
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.
Serving the Cambridge Community for Over 15 Years
With more than 1,500 guest reviews, our broad menu, inviting dining room, cozy bar and lounge, outdoor patio, daily specials, and friendly service have made us a trusted neighbourhood dining choice throughout Cambridge and surrounding communities.
Near Townline Road, Highway 401, Hespeler & Galt
Find us at 500 Can-Amera Parkway in the Can-Amera Centre, near Townline Road and Highway 401. Conveniently located for guests from Hespeler, Galt, Breslau, and other Cambridge neighbourhoods, our plaza offers easy access and plenty of free parking.
Relax and enjoy a refined dining experience at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Cambridge. Plush booths and rich Renaissance-inspired artwork create the perfect atmosphere to unwind and dine.
Relax under the open sky at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Cambridge. Our large, inviting patio provides a cozy outdoor dining space paired with your favorite menu picks.
What Cambridge 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
"Josel was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The ambiance was amazing, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! I’d highly recommend this cafe." "Delicious breakfast options and generous portions."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Amazing experience today at lunch time. The server Ritu was very supportive, friendly and patience. The food was very good and several options to choose."
"Amazing food and amazing service. Our waitress Jose was wonderful. I highly recommend this place."
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"My friends and I went to symposium cafe Tuesday night for dinner. Symposium Cafe is a great place with a diverse menu. The service is excellent, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out for a meal especially when with a group of people!"
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Pay attention to daily specials, best way to enjoy drinks at a great price. Pitchers of frozen Margaritas are great?" "My friend and I tried all the martinis and the best one was unanimously the Chocolate Monkey! The Espresso Martini was also delicious"
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"The star of the meal was definitely their Carrot Cake - a piece big enough to share. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again." "Had the Carrot Cake and Brownie Cheesecake as well as a Spanish coffee. Delicious."
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"Oh my goodness. I wish I could rate more than 5 stars. The workers here are beyond kind beyond amazing . I requested a delivery for a friend’s birthday and the way they went above and beyond with the food I ordered left me speechless."
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"Early bird breakfast is such a great deal and lunch specials are perfect for weekdays. Loved the Monday burger special too. Ritu gave excellent service."
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 Cambridge: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 500 Can-Amera Parkway, near Townline Road in the Can-Amera Centre, near Highway 401.
Our Cambridge restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 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. 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Cambridge 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.
Yes. We offer daily food and drink specials, including Early Bird Breakfast, weekday lunch deals, Early Bird Dinner, Happy Hour and rotating weekly promotions.
Best Family Restaurant, popular Breakfast Spot, great Desserts Place - 20 Locations near you
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