3 Best Cafes in Guelph, ON

“The Boathouse is a locally sourced tea room and ice cream parlour located just off the Speed River, right in the heart of Guelph. They invite you to relax on their patio and enjoy the scenic view. The cafe has a wide selection of teas, salads, sandwiches and breakfast in a loftlike space by the Speed River. The Boathouse also offers lunch options Salads, Wraps, Soup, and Sandwiches with a variety of beverages, including plenty of Tea Blends. They serve plenty of desserts on a rotating menu, and always have tons of Ice Cream flavours to choose from. Their dining options include table service, seating. The cafe offers vegetarian options, small plates, healthy options, and quick bites.”

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“Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph is a full-service, stylish restaurant and bar serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts with patio dining and an extensive food menu. Located minutes off Hanlon Parkway, directly across from Stone Road Mall, and just south of the University of Guelph and part of the Guelph Ontario community for over 16 years and one of the best restaurants in the Wellington County region. They are part of a Canadian chain with 23 restaurants across Ontario, and they’re known for making people happy with their awesome food and drinks. Symposium Cafe Restaurant Guelph is open every day except Christmas. They have plenty of seating 150 cozy indoor seats, 2 private rooms, and 40 more outside on their patio. Their menu is packed with options like delicious seafood, hearty pastas, lunch specials, refreshing salads, mouthwatering burgers, wraps, vegetarian dishes, and sharing plates. Guests love their Symposium Daily Features, and if you enjoy dining out daily, their extensive menu ensures that you’ll always find a wide variety of options. Drop in for an Early Bird Breakfast Special, or visit them for Happy Hour Wine and Beer Specials with Appetizer Deals. Every day of the week, there’s a dining deal at Symposium Restaurant, including Vegetarian Features, Martini and Mussels Nights, Date Night, and Kids eat free Sundays.”

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