Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Thornhill Ontario
Family-Friendly Dining On Yonge Street south of Highway 7 near GoodLife Fitness
Neighbourhood Restaurant for Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Decadent Desserts, Cocktails & Patio Dining
Best All-Around Restaurant in Thornhill : The Yonge Street Choice for 14 Years
Thornhill’s go-to family restaurant and bar is a neighbourhood dining spot at 8187 Yonge Street south of Highway 7, serving all day breakfast, gourmet brunch, casual lunch, a full dinner menu, desserts, and a cozy welcoming patio near GoodLife Fitness. A trusted local destination in Thornhill, Ontario for over 14 years, serving Markham, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill, we offer handcrafted cocktails, gourmet comfort food, daily food and drink specials, with vegetarian and vegan options, decadent desserts and kids’ meals. We provide the variety, atmosphere and welcoming service that have made us one of the best all-around restaurants in Thornhill.
All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Favourites
Start your morning with an exceptional all-day breakfast or settle in for a relaxed weekend brunch. Enjoy classic Eggs Benedict, light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes, golden French toast, savoury breakfast sandwiches, and hearty three-egg plates. The menu also features handcrafted omelettes, vibrant avocado toast, brunch cocktails, and premium specialty coffees.
Lunch & Dinner Menu with Gourmet Comfort Food
Our full lunch, dinner, and late-night menu offers something for every appetite, from shareable appetizers, fresh salads, rice bowls, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and wings to hearty entrées such as New York Steak, BBQ Ribs, Chicken Parmesan, Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, Fish and Chips, and Seafood Pasta. Vegetarian and lighter choices include zucchini noodles, fresh salads, wraps, quesadillas, and the Beyond Meat Burger. Join us for a casual lunch, family dinner, date night, drinks with friends, or a relaxed late-night meal, with our full dinner menu available until closing. Guests can also enjoy weekday lunch specials and our value-focused three-course Early Bird Dinner in a warm upscale-casual dining room and lounge.
Decadent Desserts, Belgian Waffles & Specialty Coffees
Our dessert menu features decadent cakes, rich cheesecakes, warm Belgian waffles, flaky croffles, ice cream treats, freshly baked cookies, and our famous Sky-High Carrot Cake. Pair your dessert with handcrafted espresso drinks, specialty coffee, an affogato, or premium hot chocolate in our cozy upscale-casual dining room and lounge.
Daily Food & Drink Specials with Great Value Every Day
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.
Trusted Thornhill Restaurant for Over 14 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant has welcomed generations of families, friends and groups with friendly service, consistent quality and a comfortable upscale-casual atmosphere. Backed by more than 3,100 positive guest reviews and numerous Readers’ Choice Awards, we have earned a reputation as a trusted local favourite and one of the area’s best all-around dining choices.
Yonge Street Restaurant Near Highway 7 in Thornhill, Ontario
Conveniently located at 8187 Yonge Street, just south of Highway 7 and near GoodLife Fitness, our location is easily accessible to guests from Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan and we are minutes from Hillcrest Mall, Promenade Mall, Thornhill Golf & Country Club, and SilverCity Richmond Hill Cinemas.
Relax and dine in comfort at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Thornhill. Our dining room features plush booth seating and signature Renaissance-style wall art.
Symposium Cafe Restaurant Thornhill family restaurant exterior facade and outdoor patio seating located on Yonge Street just south of the 407 and Good Life Fitness.
What Thornhill 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
"I had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast for the first time, let me just say, it felt like stepping into a cozy, welcoming home, the ambiance is just right: relaxed, inviting, and perfect for easing into your morning with good food and even better vibes."
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Really enjoyed the wings special, they were flavorful and came out hot and fresh. The service was great as well. Our waiter Shirin was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was going well throughout the meal. Overall a very good experience."
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"We had dinner Monday night at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Thornhill and it was a wonderful experience. We had the burgers and they were absolutely delicious — the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!"
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"Love this cafe. The patio is just perfect, the food tasty, drinks always top notch. and the service is amazing. It’s my fourth visit to this location. Thanks to Sara, our server, who was very attentive and friendly. Making sure our visit is memorable. Will definitely visit again."
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"The food was exceptional—crispy, perfectly cooked fish and chips that hit the spot, and the carrot cake was a real standout, rich and moist with a perfect balance of sweetness. highly recommend Symposium for both the incredible food and the top-notch service!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"The staff at Symposium cafe Thornhill exceeded expectation while providing a breakfast for a corporate event. The manager came in early with a couple staff to ensure my order would be ready 15 minutes after opening. All organized with less then 24 hours notice."
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"My husband and I ordered Tuesday half price pasta. The pasta comes in a big portion and my seafood pasta has lots of seafood: shrimp, mussels, salmon and clams. Also, thanks for the excellent service from GUNU. Will come back to try out their daily special for other days"
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 Thornhill: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 8187 Yonge Street south of Highway 7, near GoodLife Fitness.
Our Thornhill restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, 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 Thornhill 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, private dining, and large lunch or dinner functions.
Yes. The Thornhill kitchen serves its full menu until closing, with late-night food, desserts, cocktails and specialty coffees available until midnight.
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 Thornhill restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Thornhill 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
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.