Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Oshawa Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining on Simcoe Street North Across from Costco
Neighbourhood Restaurant for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Decadent Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Best All-Around Restaurant in Oshawa : The Windfields Choice for over 6 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Oshawa’s go-to family restaurant and bar is a welcoming neighbourhood dining spot at 2630 Simcoe Street North in RioCan Windfields, directly across from Costco and minutes from Highway 407. Serving North Oshawa and communities across Durham Region, we offer all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, a full dinner menu, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, daily food and drink specials. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, takeout, delivery, and a cozy outdoor patio in a warm upscale-casual setting. Together, our menu variety, inviting atmosphere, and friendly service have made us one of the area’s favourite all-around restaurants.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in North Oshawa
Start your morning with classic Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, French toast, hearty three-egg breakfasts, handcrafted omelettes, avocado toast, and other morning favourites. Whether meeting friends for Sunday brunch or enjoying a relaxed family breakfast, guests can choose from vegetarian and vegan dishes, lighter menu options, and satisfying classics in a cozy upscale-casual setting.
Lunch, Dinner & Gourmet Comfort Food
Our extensive lunch and dinner menu offers hearty full-service dining for every appetite, with plenty of choices for casual lunches, family dinners, date nights, and relaxed evenings with friends. Start with shareable appetizers, double-dusted chicken wings, fresh salads or savoury soups before choosing from gourmet burgers, stacked sandwiches, warm wraps, comforting pastas and flavour-packed chicken or steak rice bowls. Dinner favourites include AAA New York striploin, slow-roasted ribs, Atlantic salmon, fish and chips, chicken entrées, seafood dishes and our popular Seafood Linguine with shrimp, mussels and calamari. Vegetarian and vegan choices, lighter dishes and satisfying sides provide even more variety.
Daily Food & Drink Specials with Great Weekly Value
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.
Decadent Desserts, Belgian Waffles & Specialty Coffees
Save room for decadent cakes, rich cheesecakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, ice cream treats, freshly baked cookies, and our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake. Pair your selection with a handcrafted affogato, specialty coffee, or espresso drink, or enjoy our popular Two-for-One Desserts every Sunday.
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 North Oshawa Families for Over Six Years
We have welcomed families, students, faculty and local residents with friendly service, consistent quality and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere. Backed by more than 800 positive guest reviews, our team has earned a strong reputation for casual meals, group gatherings, desserts, drinks and relaxed full-service dining.
Family-Friendly Dining Near Costco, Ontario Tech & Durham College
Conveniently located at 2630 Simcoe Street North in RioCan Windfields, our restaurant is directly across from Costco and minutes from Ontario Tech University and Durham College. With easy access from Highway 407 and plenty of free parking, we are a convenient choice for students, faculty, families, shoppers, and local residents seeking relaxed full-service dining.
Enjoy a uniquely welcoming dining space at our Oshawa location. Surrounded by classic Renaissance wall treatments and cozy seating, every visit feels like a special experience.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oshawa family neighbourhood restaurant exterior and outdoor patio seating located at the RioCan Windfields and nearby FreshCo and LCBO
What Oshawa 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
"The breakfast here was fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked. Friendly staff especially Thamira and quick service made the experience even better. A cozy place to start the day — I’ll definitely be coming back!"
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Got a gift card so went for a late lunch. They had 2 can dine special that was good value. Spinach dip appetizer was out of this world. Will be going back there. Good vegetarian and seafood options."
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"The Mediterranean and Caesar salads were crisp and fresh, the chicken parm and veggie noodles were tasty and dessert was a fun sweet to finish on. Friendly service, peaceful atmosphere, great pricing and good food made it a lovely night out."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Had a wonderful experience here. Our server was lovely and attentive and polite. The food is absolutely delicious. I got the fettuccine Alfredo and it was the best I’ve ever had. Not to mention the coffee is amazing too! 100% recommend this place."
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"I came here and had a great time with family. Manager Theepa was kind and friendly. Made us beautiful deserts. It was delicious she took her time and made it to look very appetizing. Would recommend. Thank you!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"Amazing service! Wanted to eat on the patio but decided to just do take out since the weather turned awful. Our server Melody was very accommodating and even made sure to label the food! I really enjoyed my main course and highly recommend!"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"We have never been to this restaurant before and were pleasantly surprised. The food, service and atmosphere were amazing. The daily specials are phenomenal and the prices are fantastic. Our server was great! We would highly recommend"
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 Oshawa: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 2630 Simcoe Street North in RioCan Windfields, across from Costco near Highway 407 in North Oshawa
Our Oshawa 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. 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Oshawa 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 full table service for all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts and evening dining until closing.
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