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 loft-like 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 and seating. The cafe offers vegetarian options, small plates, healthy options, and quick bites.

"Red Brick Cafe offers specialty coffee, craft beer, and live music in the heart of downtown Guelph, Ontario. Bella S. Kreiger is the founder and owner of Red Brick. This convivial coffeehouse with an evening cafe menu features live music performances and art shows. A café is a place of warmth and charm that would draw in a diverse variety of people, where local artists could hang on the walls, and local musicians would shape the atmosphere with rich acoustic sounds. They use raw ingredients without additives, preservatives, colourings, and other artificial ingredients. Private events, birthday parties, whatever you need, have you covered. Red Brick Cafe provides free Wi-Fi, and takeout and delivery, dine-in and outdoor seating options are available.For more than a decade, Red Brick Café continued to grow and change, becoming a Guelph landmark. Thousands of customers have passed through the café’s doors, and over 100 local artists have been featured on the café’s walls. The café’s modest stage has lit up the whole building with the sound of local musicians, and the café has been home to countless community events. The café has always done its part to support the Guelph community at large, regularly sponsoring events like Kazoo Fest, the Comedy Festival, Jazz Fest, Film Fest, and the Guelph Music Festival.

"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.