Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 156 reviews

What Robin D doesn't like about Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge:
We went for a late lunch, we were so disappointed. I have eaten at Symposium many times , but it has changed. The Teriyaki chicken bowl tasted like a froze dinner, the rice was not cooked properly and the chicken was minute pieces of chicken. My son had the Portuguese chicken meal...with 3 pieces of potatoes and the broccoli had bee over cooked and turned yellow. The chicken was thighs and a small amount for $24.95.... View all feedback. What gordcho likes about Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge:
My wife had brunch today at the Symposium Cafe. While it was not busy when we arrived @11 am, it quickly filled up. Our server ERIC who was busy with a very large table beside came over within minutes, apologized and said he’d be right with us. he came over and asked us beverages and back again in minutes to take our order which was the Benjamin Benedict and Western Cheddar Omelette. ERIC was outstanding, attentive a... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

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4.2 ★ from 13 reviews
Joan
20.11.2017 - 09:19

Met up with some friends.for supper. we all ordered wraps - they were okay, not great. the shocker was the amount of waste that was created here. Between 5 of u...

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Celestino
20.11.2017 - 09:19

We originally went to the Dundas location but after being seated at a dirty table, waiting 5 minutes to get that table cleaned and the attitude of the employee...

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Branson
20.11.2017 - 09:19

My daughter and I really enjoyed our lunch on Friday. The turkey club was very good and the chicken in a spinach wrap was also very tasty! Our server was very f...

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Kariane
20.11.2017 - 09:19

We get together here at least once or twice a month and they never fail to impress...the food is always spot on and the service is never lacking and WE bring in...

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Orie
20.11.2017 - 09:19

The food is quite good. Not a bad value. Service is good. Unfortunately beer selection is hit and miss. Definetly worth the visit

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 143 reviews
Terry
01.08.2023 - 13:29

Met a friend there yesterday for drinks and a snack after reviewing their Happy Hour menu online. First time back since the pandemic as my friend is only just f...

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gordcho
01.08.2023 - 13:29

My wife had brunch today at the Symposium Cafe. While it was not busy when we arrived @11 am, it quickly filled up. Our server ERIC who was busy with a very lar...

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Robin
01.08.2023 - 13:29

We went for a late lunch, we were so disappointed. I have eaten at Symposium many times , but it has changed. The Teriyaki chicken bowl tasted like a froze dinn...

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Suzanne
01.08.2023 - 13:29

My husband and I have eaten here before and and nice meals. Tonight was a disaster. We ordered before dinner drinks, ok. We both ordered appetizers the calamari...

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Francisca
01.08.2023 - 13:29

Nice patio, friendly nice wait staff. Unfortunately they were all very inexperienced, got behind on orders, served people out of order, waitress beside us dumpe...

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