Milton Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Patio Dining
Family-Friendly Dining in Derry Heights at Derry Road near Milton Sports Centre
All-Day Breakfast, Gourmet Comfort Food, Drinks, Desserts & Daily Specials
Best All-Around Restaurant in Milton: The Derry Heights Choice for over 20 Years
Symposium Cafe Restaurant, Milton Restaurant and Bar on Holly Avenue, at Derry Road, is a popular, top-rated neighbourhood dining spot and Milton’s go-to family-friendly restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and patio dining. Serving gourmet comfort food and handcrafted cocktails and specialty drinks in a cozy, stylish setting, we have been a trusted local restaurant in the Derry Heights community for over 20 years close to Milton Sports Centre and other west Milton landmarks. Widely considered one of the best all-around restaurants in Milton, we offer something for every occasion, including popular weekend brunch, late-night dining, decadent desserts, some of the best food and drink specials in Milton, a cozy outdoor patio, a beautifully designed dining room, and an inviting lounge area.
The Best All-Day Breakfast & Weekend Brunch in Milton
Start your morning at the best breakfast spot in Milton. Our legendary brunch and breakfast menu includes classic Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, and our hearty three-egg breakfasts. For those seeking lighter fare, we offer vegetarian and vegan menu options along with healthy choices like Avocado Toast.
Full Lunch & Dinner Menu Served Late: Burgers, Wings, Pasta & More
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 midnight, giving late-night guests the freedom to enjoy a full entrée and satisfying meal.
Daily Specials, Happy Hour & Dining 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.
Late-Night Dessert Spot for Cakes, Waffles & Specialty Coffee
Come for dessert after dinner or make it the main reason for your visit with 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. Complete the occasion with an affogato, premium hot chocolate, specialty latte, or handcrafted espresso drink. Sunday visits offer even more value with our two-for-one dessert feature.
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.
More Than 20 Years of Family Dining in Derry Heights
Since opening more than two decades ago, our Holly Avenue location has welcomed generations of local families, friends, sports teams, business guests, and community groups. Consistent service, an extensive all-day menu, and a comfortable setting for both everyday meals and celebrations have made the restaurant a familiar gathering place in south and west Milton.
Dining at Holly Avenue & Derry Road near Milton Sports Centre
Located at 611 Holly Avenue at Derry Road, our restaurant is convenient for families and guests throughout the Derry Heights community. The Milton Sports Centre is nearby, and the Mattamy National Cycling Centre is only a short drive away. Easy plaza access and ample free parking make the location convenient for breakfast before an activity, dinner after a game, or a late-night dessert.
Stylish interior of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Milton showing the cozy decor, and comfortable seating for large groups and families located on 611 Holly Avenue off Derry Road in Derry Heights.
Cozy outdoor dining area of Symposium Cafe Restaurant Milton family restaurant showing the beautifully designed and cozy patio, located on Holly Avenue and Derry Road near Milton Sports Centre.
What Milton 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
"Visited Symposium Cafe Restaurant for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The peameal egg and cheese sandwich was fresh and tasty, and the coffee hit the spot. Friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere. Solid place for a quick breakfast or coffee!"
Lunch Favourites, Burgers & Fresh Salads
"Amazing, friendly service! Food and Service were quick, menu has lots of great Lunch and Dinner options." "Great customer service, Chicken club sandwich and carrot cake were really tasty. Our favourite neighborhood restaurant!!"
Dinner Entrées, Steaks & Comfort Food
"My husband and I went to symposium Milton last night for dinner. From the moment we arrived, our server Drake was absolutely fantastic. My husband enjoyed the fish and chips, and I had the New York strip loin. Food was tasty, and the service was perfect."
Cocktails, Martinis, Mules & Bar Drinks
"We had a really hard day at work and came to symposium to decompress. Sam was absolutely amazing and certainly helped us relax thank you Sam. We’ve now found our new afternoon day spot."
Decadent Desserts, Waffles & Cakes
"The Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake was excellent as well as their famous Carrot Cake. The staff and manager were all so friendly. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and will be back!"
"Love the carrot cake!!!"
Takeout & Food and Drinks Delivery
"The food! Was amazing, everything was cooked beyond 10/10. From appetizers to the dessert. I couldn't have been more pleased with this experience. This is a great restaurant. Check it out!"
Daily Restaurant Specials & Food Deals
"This is my go to food spot. The ambience service and food was amazing. Thank you Naveen for being such a good server and telling us about the points!" "Nice place. Had the rib special" "Great service and decent prices - check out the daily specials!"
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 Milton: Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at 611 Holly Avenue at Derry Road.
Our Milton 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 Milton 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 Milton 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 Milton restaurant through participating delivery services.
Absolutely. Guests regularly visit our Milton 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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