Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ancaster

Classic Benedict

Three eggs poached and served over smoked salmon on an English muffin and topped with hollandaise sauce and red onions. Served with breakfast potatoes.

California Eggs Benedict

Three soft poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, hollandaise & side choice.

Eggs Benjamin Benedict

Three soft poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with smoked salmon, red onion, hollandaise & side choice.

Classic Avocado Toast

With zesty pico de gallo. All Avocado Toast items served on rye toast with two soft poached eggs, avocado slices, guacamole, pea shoot garnish, & refreshing fruit cup

Spinach Mushroom Truffle Avocado Toast

With spinach & sautéed mushrooms and drizzled with truffle oil. All Avocado Toast items served on rye toast with two soft poached eggs, avocado slices, guacamole, pea shoot garnish, & refreshing fruit cup

French Toast Breakfast

Six slices, served with fruit cup, ham or bacon, choice of one topping, Chantilly cream drizzle and table syrup.

Pancake Breakfast

Three pancakes served with fruit cup, ham or bacon, choice of one topping, Chantilly cream drizzle and table syrup.

Belgian Waffle

Fresh waffle served with fruit cup, ham or bacon, choice of one topping, Chantilly cream drizzle and table syrup.

Western & Cheddar Omelette

Three egg omelette made with diced peppers, onions, ham and cheddar cheese. Served with choice of toast and breakfast potatoes.

Veggie Omelette

Three egg omelette made with sautéed onions and mushrooms, zucchini and roasted red peppers. Served with choice of toast and breakfast potatoes.

Spinach & Feta Omelette

Three egg omelette served with breakfast potatoes and choice of toast.

Deluxe Omelette

Three egg omelette with diced onions, peppers, ham, bacon, sausage and sliced mushrooms. Served with choice of toast and breakfast potatoes.

BYO Omelette

Start with three fresh eggs, then make it your own! Choose your favourite cheeses, fresh veggies, and meats — cooked just the way you like.

Three Egg Breakfast with choice of protein

3 eggs, any style with your choice of protein, toast and breakfast potatoes.

Three Egg Breakfast

Three fresh eggs served your way, with toast & side choice.

Two Egg Breakfast with choice of Protein

Two eggs cooked your way with choice of protein, toast and breakfast potatoes.

Two Egg Breakfast

Two eggs cooked your way with toast and breakfast potatoes.

Hollandaise Sauce

Extra side of Hollandaise

100% Pure Maple Syrup

100% Pure Maple Syrup with breakfast.

Peameal, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Peameal bacon, two over hard eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Served on a soft Gourmet bun and Breakfast potatoes.

Breakfast Western Sandwich

Scrambled eggs, Ham, bell peppers and red onion served on a potato bun with Breakfast potatoes.

Breakfast B.L.T.

Classic Bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted bread. Served with Breakfast potatoes.

Triple Decker Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cheddar cheese sandwiched between three slices of bread. Served with Breakfast potatoes.

Side of Bacon

5 bacon strips

Side of Ham

Three slices

Side of Farmer's Sausage

Two sausages

Side of Peameal

Three slices

Side of Turkey Sausage

Three sausages

Side of Home Fries

Fruit Cocktail side

Variety of fresh seasonal fruit

Side Waffle

Plain Belgium waffle with side of table syrup.

Side Pancake

Side Pancake

Side French Toast

4 slices of French toast

Side of Toast

Choose from white, whole wheat or marble rye.

Warm Spinach Dip

Tender spinach, spices, creamy cheeses and toasted pita.

Dusted Calamari

Calamari served with cocktail sauce.

Bruschetta Flatbread

Diced tomatoes, onions, seasonings, mozzarella and goat cheese with a balsamic reduction.

BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad Bowl - Gluten Friendly

Grilled BBQ chicken breast, crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, peashoots, hard boiled egg and goat cheese atop crisp romaine lettuce.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce with real bacon bits, croutons and our house made creamy garlic and parmesan dressing.

Mediterranean Salad - Gluten Friendly

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made Mediterranean style dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Hearty creamy broth. A Symposium favourite.

Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Soup

Roasted tomatoes, vegetables and hearty beans in a vegetable broth.

Classic Poutine

A generous portion of French fries, topped with traditional cheese curds and beef gravy.

Truffle Parm Fries

Crispy French fries topped with Truffle oil, Parmesan cheese & served with Garlic Aioli.

French Fries

Crispy golden and seasoned fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Made with sweet potatoes

Onion Rings

Crispy Onion rings

Side Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce with real bacon bits, croutons and our house made creamy garlic and parmesan dressing.

Side Mediterranean Salad - Gluten Friendly

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made Mediterranean style dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Side of Seasonal Vegetables

Fresh seasonal vegetables sautéed in butter

Side Roasted potatoes

Oven roasted potatoes

Side of Herbed Rice

Seasoned basmati rice

Double Cheddar Burger

Two patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions & special sauce with your choice of side. All our Burgers are made in-house with premium ground chuck.

Symposium Burger

Certified Angus chuck double burger made in house, served with Symposium's signature burger sauce with your choice of side.

Single Burger

Certified Angus Chuck burger (Single patty) made in house served with Symposium's signature burger sauce. Served on a toasted potato bun and topped with lettuce, tomato pickle and onions with your choice of side.

Beyond Meat Burger

A 6oz plant protein on a toasted gourmet bun topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onions.

Philly Steak Sandwich

Shaved prime rib, sautéed with onions, green peppers & Swiss cheese. Garlic aioli drizzle on a ciabatta bun with your choice of side.

Fish Tacos

Haddock, pickled slaw, lettuce & tzatziki drizzled with Thai sauce and your choice of side.

California Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast layered with sriracha mayo, guacamole, black beans, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle served on a gourmet bun.

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Tender chicken breast rolled in our homemade breading, lightly pan-fried and tossed in marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese, served on a potato bun. Choice of side.

Chicken Bacon Club

Delicious grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on a homestyle ciabatta bun.

Garden Vegetable Wrap - Vegetarian

Avocado, chickpeas, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, pickled vegetables & tzatziki on a sun-dried tomato tortilla. Your choice of side.

Side of Gravy

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta, with creamy house made Alfredo sauce, mushrooms & fresh basil.

Seafood Pasta

Sauteed shrimp, mussels, salmon, clams, & fettuccine noodles in rosé sauce.

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Succulent chunks of chicken breast, stir-fried in gingery teriyaki sauce on a bed of basmati rice, vegetables and pineapple with crisp green onions and sesame seeds.

Zucchini Noodles Bowl

Spiralled zucchini noodles with olives, feta and cherry tomatoes. Served with garlic toast.

Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Beef short ribs braised in a rich Guinness stout sauce. Your choice of two sides.

BBQ Ribs

A full rack of “fall off the bone” back ribs basted in BBQ sauce. Served with fries and coleslaw.

Ribs & Wings

½ rack of ribs & a pound of plump wings. Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with coleslaw and choice of side.

Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Tender halal chicken breast rolled in our homemade breading, lightly pan-fried and tossed in marinara sauce topped with sauteed mushrooms, red pepper and melted mozzarella cheese, served on a gourmet bun.

Chicken Souvlaki Dinner

Garlic, lemon and oregano marinated chicken on skewers with your choice of two sides and Tzatziki sauce.

Teriyaki Grilled Salmon

Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet with gingery teriyaki sauce, crisp green onions and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of two sides.

Fish & Chips

Two piece English Style battered haddock fillets with coleslaw and French fries, or choose your own side.

Chicken Tenders & Fries

Juicy strips coated in seasoned breading. Served with spiced aioli sauce and French fries, or choose your own side.

Nutella Banana Waffle

A freshly made waffle, topped with nutella, ripe banana, and chocolate sauce over venetian chocolate ice cream - finished with whipped cream.

Chocolate Divine Waffle

Chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, bananas and whipped cream.

East Meets West Waffle

Fresh strawberries and French vanilla ice cream sided by bananas and chocolate ice cream. Topped with strawberry and chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Cookie Supreme with Snickers

Chocolate chip cookies topped with Snickers bites, chocolate and caramel sauce over French vanilla ice cream and topped with cocoa and whipped cream.

Sky High Carrot Cake Slice

A perfectly balanced combination of lightly spiced cake, enhanced with cranberries, walnuts and pineapple. Finished with a smooth cream cheese icing.

Hummingbird Cake Slice

Toasted Coconut, pineapple and banana combine for a delicious cake flavour, covered in butter cream icing and topped with walnuts.

Fudge Brownie Cheesecake Slice

Mounds of mouth-watering fudge brownies draped in thick chocolate fudge, atop a chocolate graham crust.

Rockslide Brownie

Brownie pieces with caramel drizzled with toasted pecans and chocolate ganache, topped with whipped cream.

Caramel Toffee Apple Square

Caramel, toffee and Granny Smith apples in a shortbread crust. Served with whipped cream.

Gluten Friendly Brownie

A Delicious Option with rich brownie flavour. Served with whipped cream.

Tavernello Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC

This food-friendly pinot grigio pours a straw yellow with a distinctive perfume of white peach and grapefruit. On the palate, it is dry, light-bodied and well balanced with a refreshingly crisp finish.

Budweiser can

473 ml 5.0% ABV

Corona Extra can

473 ml 4.6% ABV

Sapporo Can

500ml Can 5% ABV (194 Cals.)

Sapporo 4 pack cans

500ml Cans 5% ABV (194 Cals. each)

Pabst Blue Ribbon Can

473ml Can 4.9% ABV (204 Cals.)

Pabst Blue Ribbon 6 pack can

473ml Cans 4.9% ABV (204 Cals. each)

Stella Artois Can

473ml Can 5.0% ABV

Stella Artois 6 pack cans

473ml Can 5.0% ABV

Guinness Can

500ml Can 4.2% ABV

Guinness 4 pack cans

500ml Can 4.2% ABV

Clear 2.0 Can

473ml Can 4% ABV (110 Cals.)

Clear 2.0 6 pack cans

473ml Cans 4% ABV (110 Cals. each)

White Claw Lime

473ml Can 5% ABV (100 Cals.)

White Claw Lime 4 Pack

473ml Cans 5% ABV (100 Cals. each)

White Claw Mango

473ml Can 5% ABV (100 Cals.)

White Claw Mango 4 Pack

473ml Cans 5% ABV (100 Cals. each)

Sommersby Apple Cider

473ml Can 4.5% ABV (275 Cals.)

Sommersby Apple Cider 2 Pack

473ml Cans 4.5% ABV (275 Cals. each)

Somersby Pear Cider

Sommersby Pear Cider 2 pack

473ml Cans 4.5% ABV (275 Cals. each)

Chocolate Milkshake

Made with creamy smooth vanilla ice cream or with creamy smooth chocolate ice cream - You choose!

Vanilla Milkshake

Made with creamy smooth vanilla ice cream.

Caramel Milkshake

Made with creamy smooth ice cream and caramel sauce.

Creamy Iced Cappuccino

Vanilla ice cream, espresso, milk & whipped cream

Creamy Iced Mochaccino

Chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, espresso, milk & whipped cream.

Iced Cappuccino

The Original. Espresso & cold, fresh milk blended with ice topped with whipped cream.

Raspberry Pop Dirty Soda

Rasp Pop

Peachy Zing Dirty Soda

Ginger ale, peach syrup, cream.

Italian Soda

Delicious fruit flavours of Peach, Kiwi or Strawberry combined with soda to create this popular drink.

Coke

Coke

Diet Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Sprite

Ginger-ale

Ginger-ale

Nestea Iced Tea

Iced Tea

Soda

Soda water

Perrier Mineral Water

Mineral water. 330 ml glass bottle

Bottled Spring Water

500 ml bottle

Fresh Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed from 100% Florida oranges

Strawberry/Banana/Orange Juice*

Freshly made - A must try delicious combination!

Mango Juice

A burst of Caribbean sunshine

Apple Juice

Apple

Tomato Juice

Tomato juice

Milk

Milk

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk

San Pellegrino

Sparkling Carbonated Mineral Water. 750 ml glass bottle.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Cafe Mocha

Cafe Mocha

Vanilla Cafe Latte

Vanilla Latte

Chai Latte

Chai Latte

Steamer

Steamed hot milk. Upgrade with a shot of flavour.

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

Single Espresso

Espresso

Double Espresso

Double Espresso

Espresso Macchiato

Espresso Macchiato

Brewed House Coffee

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Brewed Decaffeinated House Coffee

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Traditional Tea Orange Pekoe

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Specialty & Herbal Teas

Chamomile Citrus, Green Tea Mint, Green Tea Tropical, Organic Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey, Bombay Chai, African Nectar, and Ginger Twist

Dusted Calamari

Calamari served with cocktail sauce.

Chicken Wings

1 lb of Chicken Wings with crudites & choice of sauce.

Bruschetta Flatbread

Diced tomatoes, onions, seasonings, mozzarella and goat cheese with a balsamic reduction.

BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad Bowl - Gluten Friendly

Grilled BBQ chicken breast, crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, peashoots, hard boiled egg and goat cheese atop crisp romaine lettuce.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce with real bacon bits, croutons and our house made creamy garlic and parmesan dressing.

Mediterranean Salad - Gluten Friendly

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made Mediterranean style dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Hearty creamy broth. A Symposium favourite.

Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Soup

Roasted tomatoes, vegetables and hearty beans in a vegetable broth.

Classic Poutine

A generous portion of French fries, topped with traditional cheese curds and beef gravy.

Truffle Parm Fries

Crispy French fries topped with Truffle oil, Parmesan cheese & served with Garlic Aioli.

French Fries

Crispy golden and seasoned fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Made with sweet potatoes

Onion Rings

Crispy Onion rings

Side Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce with real bacon bits, croutons and our house made creamy garlic and parmesan dressing.

Side Mediterranean Salad - Gluten Friendly

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made Mediterranean style dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Side Roasted Potatoes

Oven roasted potatoes

Side of Seasonal Vegetables

Sautéed in butter

Side of Herbed Rice

Seasoned basmati rice

Side of Gravy

Double Cheddar Burger

Two patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions & special sauce with your choice of side. All our Burgers are made in-house with premium ground chuck.

Symposium Burger

Certified Angus chuck double burger served with Symposium's signature burger sauce.

Single Burger

Certified Angus Chuck burger (Single patty) served with Symposium's signature burger sauce. Served on a toasted potato bun and topped with lettuce, tomato pickle and onions.

Beyond Meat Burger

A 6oz plant protein on a toasted gourmet bun topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onions.

Philly Steak Sandwich

Shaved prime rib, sautéed with onions, green peppers & Swiss cheese. Garlic aioli drizzle on a ciabatta bun with your choice of side.

Fish Tacos

Haddock, pickled slaw, lettuce & tzatziki drizzled with Thai sauce and your choice of side.

California Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast layered with sriracha mayo, guacamole, black beans, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle served on a gourmet bun.

Chicken Parm Sandwich

Tender chicken breast rolled in our homemade breading, lightly pan-fried and tossed in marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese, served on a potato bun.

Chicken Bacon Club

Delicious grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on a homestyle ciabatta bun.

Garden Vegetable Wrap - Vegetarian

Avocado, chickpeas, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, pickled vegetables & tzatziki on a sun-dried tomato tortilla. Your choice of side.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine pasta, with creamy house made Alfredo sauce, mushrooms & basil.

Seafood Pasta

Sauteed shrimp, mussels, salmon, clams, & fettuccine noodles in rosé sauce.

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Succulent chunks of chicken breast, stir-fried in gingery teriyaki sauce on a bed of basmati rice, vegetables and pineapple with crisp green onions and sesame seeds.

Zucchini Noodles Bowl

Spiralled zucchini noodles with olives, feta and cherry tomatoes. Served with garlic toast.

Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Braised beef short ribs topped with a homestyle barbeque tomato sauce. Your choice of two sides.

BBQ Ribs

A full rack of “fall off the bone” back ribs basted in BBQ sauce. Served with fries and coleslaw

Ribs & Wings

Ribs & Wings

Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Tender chicken breast rolled in our homemade breading, lightly pan-fried and tossed in marinara sauce topped with sauteed mushrooms, red pepper and melted mozzarella cheese, served on a gourmet bun.

Chicken Souvlaki Dinner

Garlic, lemon and oregano marinated chicken on skewers with your choice of two sides and Tzatziki sauce.

Teriyaki Grilled Salmon

Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet with gingery teriyaki sauce, crisp green onions and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of two sides.

Fish & Chips

Two piece English Style battered haddock fillets with coleslaw and French fries, or choose your own side.

Chicken Tenders & Fries

Juicy strips coated in seasoned breading. Served with spiced aioli sauce and French fries, or choose your own side.

Nutella Banana Waffle

A freshly made waffle, topped with nutella, ripe banana, and chocolate sauce over venetian chocolate ice cream - finished with whipped cream.

Chocolate Divine Waffle

Chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, bananas and whipped cream.

East Meets West Waffle

Fresh strawberries and French vanilla ice cream sided by bananas and chocolate ice cream. Topped with strawberry and chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Cookie Supreme with Snickers

Chocolate chip cookies topped with Snickers bites, chocolate and caramel sauce over French vanilla ice cream and topped with cocoa and whipped cream.

Sky High Carrot Cake

A perfectly balanced combination of lightly spiced cake, enhanced with cranberries, walnuts and pineapple. Finished with a smooth cream cheese icing.

Hummingbird Cake

Toasted Coconut, pineapple and banana combine for a delicious cake flavour, covered in butter cream icing and topped with walnuts.

Fudge Brownie Cheesecake

Mounds of mouth-watering fudge brownies draped in thick chocolate fudge, atop a chocolate graham crust.

Rockslide Fudge Brownie

Brownie pieces with caramel drizzled with toasted pecans and chocolate ganache, topped with whipped cream.

Caramel Toffee Apple Square

Caramel, toffee and Granny Smith apples in a shortbread crust. Served with whipped cream.

Gluten Friendly Brownie

A Delicious Option with rich brownie flavour. Served with whipped cream.

Tavernello Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC

This food-friendly pinot grigio pours a straw yellow with a distinctive perfume of white peach and grapefruit. On the palate, it is dry, light-bodied and well balanced with a refreshingly crisp finish.

Budweiser can

473 ml 5.0% ABV

Corona Extra can

473 ml 4.6% ABV

Sapporo Can

500ml Can 5% ABV (194 Cals.)

Sapporo 4 pack cans

500ml Cans 5% ABV (194 Cals. each)

Pabst Blue Ribbon Can

473ml Can 4.9% ABV (204 Cals.)

Pabst Blue Ribbon 6 pack can

473ml Cans 4.9% ABV (204 Cals. each)

Stella Artois Can

473ml Can 5.0% ABV

Stella Artois 6 pack cans

473ml Can 5.0% ABV

Guinness Can

500ml Can 4.2% ABV

Guinness 4 pack cans

500ml Can 4.2% ABV

Clear 2.0 Can

473ml Can 4% ABV (110 Cals.)

Clear 2.0 6 pack cans

473ml Cans 4% ABV (110 Cals. each)

White Claw Lime

473ml Can 5% ABV (100 Cals.)

White Claw Lime 4 Pack

473ml Cans 5% ABV (100 Cals. each)

White Claw Mango

473ml Can 5% ABV (100 Cals.)

White Claw Mango 4 Pack

473ml Cans 5% ABV (100 Cals. each)

Sommersby Apple Cider

473ml Can 4.5% ABV (275 Cals.)

Sommersby Apple Cider 2 Pack

473ml Cans 4.5% ABV (275 Cals. each)

Sommersby Pear Cider

500ml Can 4.5% ABV (275 Cals.)

Sommersby Pear Cider 2 pack

473ml Cans 4.5% ABV (275 Cals. each)

Vanilla Milkshake

Made with creamy smooth vanilla ice cream.

Caramel Milkshake

Made with creamy smooth ice cream and caramel sauce.

Fresh Fruit Milkshake

Creamy Iced Cappuccino

Creamy Iced Mochaccino

Raspberry Pop Dirty Soda

Rasp Pop

Peachy Zing Dirty Soda

Ginger ale, peach syrup, cream.

Italian Soda

Delicious fruit flavours of Peach, Kiwi or Strawberry combined with soda to create this popular drink.

Coke

Coke

Diet Coke

Diet Coke

Sprite

Sprite

Ginger Ale

Nestea Iced Tea

Iced Tea

Soda

Soda water

Perrier Mineral Water

Mineral water. 330 ml glass bottle

Bottled Spring Water

500 ml bottle

Fresh Orange Juice

Fresh Squeezed from 100% Florida oranges

Strawberry/Banana/Orange Juice*

Freshly made - A must try delicious combination!

Mango Juice

A burst of Caribbean sunshine

Apple Juice

Apple

Tomato Juice

Tomato juice

Chocolate Milk

Choc Milk

Milk

Milk

San Pellegrino

Sparkling Carbonated Mineral Water. 750 ml glass bottle.

Vanilla Cafe Latte

Vanilla Latte

Cafe Mocha

Cafe Mocha

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Single Espresso

Espresso

Double Espresso

Double Espresso

Espresso Macchiato

Espresso Macchiato

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

Steamer

Steamed hot milk. Upgrade with a shot of flavour.

Chai Latte

Chai Latte

Brewed House Coffee

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Brewed Decaffeinated House Coffee

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Traditional Tea Orange Pekoe

Tell us how you take us in the instructions, sugar, milk, cream, black...

Specialty & Herbal Teas

Chamomile Citrus, Green Tea Mint, Green Tea Tropical, Organic Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey, Bombay Chai, African Nectar, and Ginger Twist