Symposium Cafe Restaurant MILTON in Milton

611 Holly Ave, Milton, ON L9T 0K4, Canada

★★★★☆
(2412 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant Brunch restaurant Cafe Canadian restaurant Coffee shop Dessert restaurant Family restaurant Lunch restaurant

About

Welcome to Symposium Cafe Restaurant Milton where we’re proud to be your go-to spot for family-friendly dining and gourmet comfort food. Our focus is on providing exceptional service that makes every visit special. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got a menu full of delicious options. For the past 15 years we have been serving the Milton community and it’s been our absolute pleasure to become a local favorite! Thanks to over 1400 fantastic reviews we’ve earned a reputation for top-quality food and service. Symposium Cafe Restaurant Milton offers an upscale yet casual dining experience, combining gourmet comfort food with a warm, inviting atmosphere, we are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Website
symposiumcafe.com
Address
611 Holly Ave, Milton, ON L9T 0K4, Canada
Plus Code
G46V+FX Milton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
8 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8 AM–11 PM
Friday
8 AM–12 AM
Saturday
8 AM–12 AM
Sunday
8 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Great tea selection Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Has changing table(s) High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
2412 reviews

Most Mentioned

server (68) patio (57) brunch (51) spinach dip (18) waffles (16) eggs benedict (14) fettuccine alfredo (11) french toast (11) avocado toast (8) martini (5)
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579
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★★★★★
December 12, 2024

This location is amazing, from the food to the server. Our server tonight, Christian, was very attentive and provided excellent service, making our night enjoyable. The store decoration was perfect, it felt like Christmas here.

★★★★★
December 12, 2024

I would like to thank Askar and Christian for their service during our Christmas dinner. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. If you are looking for a place to celebrate with friends and family Symposium is the place to go.🥰🍛

★★★★★
November 27, 2024

Visited Symposium cafe for the first time, was quite amazed with the quality of food, portion sizing and the wonderful customer. We were served by Olivia, she was wonderful and very humble. The owners came to check up on us as well. Must say the overall experience surpassed by expectation. Will surely be back 👍

★★★★
October 15, 2024

Had a lovely brunch at this restaurant for Thanksgiving, their weekend brunch was not available but they were open which was awesome to say the least !! Some amazing chicken waffle, symposium burger, sweet potato fries, I can give the teriyaki bowl a miss for sure, the waffles and pancakes were yumm!!

★★★
September 27, 2024

We had a group dinner for a party of 8. The service was really great. The food came out very quickly from the time we ordered. The inside is nicely done and kept. We have been to one other location of Symposium and that was in bad shape. Vegetarian Wrap and Side Greek Salad - was pretty underwhelming. Nothing special, just a bunch of fresh veggies and some dressing. Vegan Beyond Wrap - Again a Beyond Burger with a bun and lettuce tomatoes pickle and onion. No creativity, specialty, or something that one couldn’t do at home. The fries were done perfectly.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an absolutely wonderful lunch experience at Symposium Cafe! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and excellent service. The atmosphere is inviting, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing meal. The menu has a fantastic variety of options, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I especially loved the fish and chips, which was perfectly cooked. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. What truly stood out was the attentiveness of the staff. They made sure we had everything we needed, and their genuine care made the experience even more enjoyable. The cafe was also spotless, which is always a huge plus.

★★★★★
September 12, 2024

My wife and I visited this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and I couldn’t be happier with our choice! A friend recommended this place, and I’m so glad we decided to go. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly, and to our surprise, the owner personally came to our table to ask how he could make our evening more special. He assured us we would be served fresh, hot food, and even treated us to a delightful dessert. Speaking of dessert, it was phenomenal! Both the taste and presentation were top-notch—truly a highlight of the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant, along with its cleanliness, made the experience even more enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend this place more highly and will definitely be sharing it with my friends and family!

★★★★
September 2, 2024

We had a good experience in Symposium yesterday . The food was good and ambience and service were great !! We tried the beyond meat burger with Mediterranean salad , Pad Thai and some desserts . The Pad Thai was a tad bit sweet rest were good . We enjoyed the Italian soda

Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Very disappointed as we usually enjoy symposium. Loved the decor and staff was accomodating. However this location failed us badly in cleanliness and food. As my 4 yr old daughter was eating her Mac n cheese, she said ew mom whats this. She came across a black bug inside her food. Looked like a sow bug. I didnt get a chance to take a pic as I couldnt get out of there fast enough. The whole car ride home I just pictured my daughter eating this bug infested mac n cheese and my heart kept sinking and shivering from the image. We didnt eat anything and left. I expected more. Please dont do that to families. It was big enough for your cooks to clearly see.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Fantastic service from Akash. Had some issues with the food but Akash was amazing with solving our issue. Wed come back just for the service!

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Olivia was a very pleasant and efficient server. The burger special was to die for. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Fantastic! It was my first time there...met friends for Sunday brunch. It was delicious. I will go back again and would like to try their lunch and dinner menu items as well. Easy to find and lots of parking behind.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Mary-Beth is an excellent server .friendly and very efficient Dietary restrictions: Had gluten-free options Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Our server, Mary Beth, was exceptional. She helped make our girls lunch a fantastic experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Alright Very good service

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Ambience was good. Food was delicious:)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

We had a Christmas work party and the service was amazing ! We would definatly recommend this restaurant for everyone ! The manager Akash was amazing and the server Christian was very accommodating and kind! Overall an amazing experience :)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The ambiance was pleasant, with well-balanced lighting and enjoyable music. The food was served promptly and tasted great. Manager Akash made an incredibly delicious crouffle. Complemented by excellent and professional service by Christian.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The food was excellent and tasty! Manager akash and server Christian were hospitable and professional. The ambiance was cozy and warm with good music.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Amy was amazing ! Great service and very friendly

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Great service by Amy! Wow and thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Best place ever!!!!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Great experience at symposium milton The service was top-notch, thanks to sunshine who made our desst. the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the food was amazing. Every dish was flavorful and expertly prepared. Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I would say this is a much better alternative to a chain like East Side Marios or Kelseys. The waitress was very attentive and was always available when we needed something.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Our server Olivia was amazing - friendly, attentive and super helpful when we needed assistance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Olivia was so fun and friendly. She provided great service and checked on us frequently. Her personality was pure sunshine

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was charming. Spicy wings and Mango martini were my favourite.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Amazing dine-in family restaurant with great hospitality.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Very good food and service

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Food was good

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Selena is very sweet and polite. I love her hospitality

★★
November 24, 2024

Food was good our waiter was excellent, the manager was horrible and rude . He came to our table after we were there for a hour and said hey we need this table you were told you have to leave by 12 , it was just after 11 am . He proceed to say they had reservations for big party at 12. I called earlier and was told they didn t take reservations on weekends . He could have been nice and say do you think you will be done by 12 we have a big party coming . His approach was unprofessional and rude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Delicious lunch and great specials! Our waitress Amy was so friendly and attentive. Love this place!

★★★
November 22, 2024

I had high expectations about the food, but I was disappointed. Avocado toast was soggy

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Tried to call this place to place a pick up order and no one answered the phone, then someone picked up and hung up the phone. When I arrived, there were maybe 3 tables and I asked if something was wrong with their phones because I tried calling 3 times. With the response from the manager saying oh yeah when its busy we dont answer. Completely understand that but did not seem busy to me as after the server and manager went to the bar to look at their phones. Aside from that, the pick-up order for the breakfast was fantasic and delicious they really know what they are doing in the kitchen. Front of house needs work!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food was great and the ambiance is really nice!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We just had the Cuban sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich. Delicious! Server was very kind and helpful. Love the location and the ambiance.

★★
November 22, 2024

Ordered seafood pasta. Forgot my mussels on it. Then I found broken shells in my pasta. Manager came over to see how our meal was. I nicely pointed out the broken shells. He never acknowledged my comment but asked my husband if he wanted another beer. NOT A GOOD MANAGER! waiter was nice though. Would I go back? NO

November 22, 2024

ordered fettuccine alfredo, the chicken was dried out and almost even tasted like turkey.. the sauce was basically water for what there was of it. and the noodles were barely cooked. nasty food. won t be ordering anymore.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Large menu with enjoyable food and atmosphere at Milton location. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Excellent food, ambience, and service. They even provided crayons and coloring sheets for the kids. Since it was my birthday, they even gave us a slice of cake with all the icing and decor to make the day special. Very courteous staff and kids menu is free on Sundays.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The best service I ve had to date in this restaurant! Fast, efficient, and friendly. Thank you, Christian!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My wife and I have always received excellent service (Kyla some months back and most recently Christian). The desserts are delicious.

November 22, 2024

I ve been to the Woodbridge location of this restaurant and thought I d stop here with my mom and aunt for a brunch date. We ve all been to the Woodbridge location, so we expected this to mirror the quality of food we received there. It did not mirror at all! When we received our food everyone s order was wrong and/or burnt. To top it off there was a strand of hair on my food. We all agreed this location was subpar compared to the Woodbridge to top it all off the prices here seem to be higher ; which is insane! I don t know if these were isolated incidents, but I d rather NOT spend so much money yo find out. Lesson learned.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service was so attentive and pleasant. The food was really good just a little heavy on the sauce. Vegetarian options: Not sure Parking: Good in a plaza

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Was a nice experience. I love waffles & pancakes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Our server Naveen ensured that we had an incredible experience when dining this past Sunday. He was professional, kind, and attentive to all of our needs and really elevated the entire service. I would return to this location if only to have the pleasure of seeing Naveen again!! The food was also incredible, and we really enjoyed the dining atmosphere

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Our host was super kind and our server, Amy, super sweet. Excellent service on 11-19-24 @ 3pm!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

On Monday, like always, my husband and I had a wonderful experience at Symposium Milton. The staff are always kind, the waitress that helped us, Olivia was very kind and enthusiastic. The manager at this Symposium, Chris is always managing perfectly and is very kind. The food is great and tasty and I love coming here to eat. Service great, food great, and atnosphere great. I would 100% recommend.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The strawberry daiquiri and vanilla chai latte were amazing. The server Christian was also very friendly and helpful! Will definitely be coming back

★★★
October 22, 2024

Breakfast is borderline pitiful, ordered 3 eggs with choice of protein. Asked for the eggs cooked over medium and asked for turkey sausage. Received pork sausage and the eggs were cooked over hard, yolk was dry and crumbling to the touch. Asked for tomatoes instead of home fries and the tomatoes were yellow/green/unripe.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent place to have brunch!! Must visit this place. Excellent services by the staff. They have unlimited coffee at a price to have a meeting. Enjoyed a lot!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Superb place to visit. Nice happening place to sit and enjoy. Recommended for couples.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Christian was amazing, restaurant was so clean and the service was so quick. Definitely coming back again.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Iryna was wonderful, I see other staff not treating eachother nicely but Iryna was so sweet Parking: no

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Good food..great hospitality :) thanks for serving us Iryna :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Iryna served us and we loved her hospitality and the food was nice:)

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Christian, the server is friendly and efficient.

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

My siblings and I went for dinner here this week. We ordered drinks, an appetizer, and meals. The server was originally pleasant, but then appeared to be irritated with us for the rest of the evening. We are pretty easy people, and after getting some clarification about the menu we put in our orders so it s not like we needed much assistance. The main reason for my two star review is because two of my siblings ordered the butter chicken poutine which they were both excited about. Both of them had stomach cramps within an hour, and then were sick for the rest of the night, which is really unfortunate.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

i had a rough day at work and just needed a drink. Candice was working the bar. she was great. seeing her interact with myself and other customers. althouth constantly running to serve she still checked up on everyone. its something you dont see a lot of these days. it was a real breath of fresh air. shes great

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Wonderful service, awesome food, charming atmosphere. Well be coming back for sure!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Dinner for 2 special excellent idea the steak was a good meet cut New York the crocked dessert was a clever idea ideal size portion for 3 share to manager Ajash manager

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great service, great food. We are recurring customers. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Candice was wonderful. She had great interaction and engagement. Super friendly!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

This is a hidden Gem for Milton s outsiders.Naveen was amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great, dependable place with a broad range of breakfast and lunch options. Good selection of beverages. Nice indoor and outdoor areas. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: With egg Recommended dishes

★★
October 22, 2024

Sub par food and service. Wouldn t revisit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great service. Deliscious food. Great vibe. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Nice food, restaurant and also the deals on Sunday Dinner Vegetarian options: Slightly less options for vagiterians, but still a good option in Milton Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Christian is the guy who serve us dinner at Symposium . He made sure that everything is ok with the food and what else we wanted to enjoy our dinner. He was very attentive to the customers need to the point that he even look out the table when we left and found out my husband cellphone left unattended. Thank you Christian the good service. We will definitely comeback again and enjoy the good desserts you have on the shelves. Vegetarian options: Variety of choices.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great vibe, Akash and the owner Ali made the evening enjoyable.. Well done!! Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

My mom and I have been customers at Symposium for the last 15 years and the quality and service keep improving every year. But I digress, I wanted to give a special shoutout to two amazing servers at the restaurant: Tim and Marina. Those two are such a delight to be served by and they remember us as customers. Please reward them for their efforts.

September 22, 2024

warm-cold breakfast and cold bacon, burned on edges French toast. Server was sarcastic towards partner, advised manager food was cold said sorry about 4x and left. Did not comp anything on the bill. $50 for a wrap & salad and cold French toast with bacon. Never again. Unfortunately huge disappointment.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great service and food. Irena was an efficient and great server.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had brunch as a party of 5 and our server Naveen was so wonderful! He was so friendly to us and was patient with our order customizations. He also promptly exchanged toast that was burnt for me and even apologized which wasn t at all necessary, but shows his integrity. He checked in on us often, and truly provided excellent client service!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Orders came out fairly quick after we placed them. I ordered the chicken club sandwich with fries. Ordered truffle parm fries and dusted calamari. Chicken club: chicken was under seasoned. Bacon thin and i think two short slices were inside. Ciabatta bread was good. Truffle parm fries: im not sure if the dressing they lace on top had truffle in it. The parm was the powder kind.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Irena was an amazing server. Great attention to detail and extremely pleasant.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I ve been coming here for over 10 years, it s always a cozy space to catch up with friends. Iryna was so pleasant and had excellent service.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Came for my Bday Dinner and had ISSAM as my server, fantastic individual. Great food. Great recommendations. Made my birthday dinner to remember always. Will be coming back soon

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good service from our waiter Marina the Doll. The food and atmosphere were excellent

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food and ambiance was amazing. I came here with my mother, and were taken care of by Katherine. She was extremely friendly and attentive, making sure our food came to us quickly and checked on us regularly. We will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Came to visit in Canada, Milton and this is one of my Best place 2 go when I am in town! I love the service and atmosphere. Akash and Ali were very friendly and welcoming. I will see you all next visit!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Visited this morning after a round of golf. Excellent atmosphere and attentive service. Selena Princess is the best!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Irena clears

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was so delicious, ambience was so nice, and the service from Iryna was wonderful! She is a sweetheart and was very caring. Highly recommend !!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was really good and can tell the difference from before! Selena was a great host:-) Also glad to hear that now halal chicken has been added to the menu!!!!

★★★★
September 22, 2024

My friend and I took our girls out for dessert and had Issam as our server. He was such a pleasant and friendly young man and was great at giving us recommendations and patient with the girls indecisiveness. He is really the best waiter we have had at the restaurant for a long time! Dessert was fabulous as always. Symposium is always a great choice for a meal or something sweet!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The sever was very attentive and sweet!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Super nice waitress Vegetarian options: Healthy options Parking: Lots of space

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Good food Good service Food

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Something has changed in this restaurant. We were there for dinner last night and the experience was underwhelming. The prices for items on the menu seems to have gone up. The quality of food was below average - chicken tenders were too salty and over fried, rice was a little overcooked, presentation was average. We used to love coming to this place, but not sure if we would go back.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was really good, excellent service from owner and manager

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Outstanding brunch I had in canada since last 5 years. This would be my go to place now on. Excellent service provided by manager and owner itself.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best cafe in Milton ever. Excellent place to enjoy your beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great taste to give relief to your taste buds. Excellent service provide by the staff. Positive vibes all around.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was great according to prices and service was awesome overall good experience.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very good place with delicious food, very good cafe with good staff, worth to visit the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Symposium Café in Milton offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with excellent service. The menu has a variety of tasty options, from breakfast to dinner. The food is consistently delicious, and the staff is friendly and attentive. A great spot for casual dining or a relaxed coffee experience!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Milton offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere with an extensive menu that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The food is delicious, particularly their desserts and specialty coffees. Service is generally friendly, though wait times can occasionally be long. A great spot for casual dining.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great Ambiance Excellent food Great place for chill Food : 5/5

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great service by Matt, amazing food.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I never regret visiting this location of Symposium. The food is delicious, and their hospitality is out of this world. We visited for my wife s birthday, and they ensured to make her feel special. Sunshine is an amazing manager, and Ali is very polite and patient with all the customers. I am definitely continuing to visit for the amazing food and hospitality.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food with great service and nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I ve been dining here for many years and it remains a top spot for breakfast. The food is consistently excellent, with the home fries and bacon being particular standouts. The staff has been largely unchanged for a long time, which speaks to good management and a positive work environment. I had breakfast this morning and, as always, left with a smile.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Perfect environment and lovely service Krysten is the best in the rest ;) Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Awesome experi3nce for a Sunday Morning

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

As someone who works in the hospitality industry and trains employees to work with people in such industry I am always so happy when I see people creating experiences for diners and an atmosphere of calming energy. This little spot in Milton was a great stop. A genuine smile from the hostess at the front door, amazing attentive friendly service from Matt and even the manager stopped in to check on us. Being treated with kindness and professional service nowadays is EXTREMELY rare. Thanks for making our family brunch so enjoyable this morning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great meal with big portions. Our server Matt was very friendly and efficient. We would definitely return.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Spinach dip! Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Matt was a great server. Food was excellent and fast. Parking: Easy Food : 5/5 |

★★
September 22, 2024

UPDATE slow service on Saturday Sept 14 for brunch and rude waitress with a passive aggressive tone.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Candice, our server, was awesome. The combination of her wit, kindness and service ensured we had a tremendous experience. Candice is the reason well be back!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food was delicious and our server Candice was wonderful! Thank you!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I took my family out for a nice breakfast at Symposium. Candice served us. She was polite and courteous when dealing with us. She was accommodating and very knowledgeable when recommending items to order. Thank you Candice for a nice experience. We will be back

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food was great and the entire place was very clean. We were served by Christian who was one of the most charming and welcoming waiters Ive seen. His service was outstanding, and I hope to be served by him the next time we visit!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Our server, Christian, was amazing. Offered us options. Great service! Would definitely come back. You need more people like him. Vegetarian options: Great vegetable flat bread.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Delicious food and amazing service! Clean with a friendly atmosphere. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Milton.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Served by Olivia, lovely establishment and excellent service by the young lady! Got the fish and chips and it all came to the table very quickly!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

My server Olivia was cery welcoming today and made my dining experience run seamlessly. Was very confident and quick with everything i asked for.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Just had dinner here for the first time. The food has been amazing alongside an amazing waiter, Sam made sure everything was good well, and delivered perfect service. I will definitely be coming back again!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

11/10 dining experience. Our server Sam M. was super kind and really took care of us. Recommend to anyone looking for breakfast lunch and dinner in Milton. 11/10

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Symposium Restaurant, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The service was impeccable from start to finish, and the highlight of our visit was the outstanding waiter, Sam. The food at Symposium was a delight. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. What truly set this dining experience apart was the combination of excellent service and delicious food. Sam s exceptional service enhanced our meal. I will definitely be coming here very soon.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I would love to talk about my experience with Samuel, samuel provided me and my group the upmost support with everything we needed. He was on point and made jokes along the way. It almost makes me want to ask for his number and be friends with sam what a personality he has. I congratulate symposium for hiring this gem and to hang on to him as I will be returning to symposium 100%. I recommend comming here and if you get samuel.M as you waiter take it as a blessing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

My family and I had an amazing experience. Tim made it super special for us with his fantastic customer service. He ensured that we were comfortable, that the meal was prepared to perfection, and that our drinks were made to our satisfaction. We were super happy with the service and will be attending with more family and friends in the coming weeks. Thank you, Symposium team, for an awesome experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best place to meet up for an early team breakfast or a power lunch. best of all the service, the smiles and the excellent eggs Benedict Parking: Plenty of parking and accessible to all.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We used to eat at this restaurant before we moved away. We tried the Symposium restaurants near our new home but neither the food quality nor the service compared. We were passing through recently so we tried our old favourite. The menu and staff were different but we were happy to observe that the experience was still excellent. These folks care about what they serve and how they serve it. We cannot ask for more.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Our breakfast was delicious and our server was very friendly.

August 22, 2024

This restaurant has gone downhill lately. There was a bad smell outside the restaurant and we decided to sit inside. It was very hot, but we werent even offered water (usually they always did)! I ordered Casadilla, Calamari and broccoli and cheese soup. The portion of soup was much smaller than what we had ordered before in this restaurant. Casadilla was served with spoiled salsa. The dishes and cutlery were dirty. There were a lot of annoying flies flying around inside the room. Calamari was served with a terrible smell of ammonia, which I smelled as soon as the order was brought. I didnt even try the dish with the smell, I immediately refused it. The waiter and manager said that it was ok, since it was seafood and they can smell like that and they agreed to return me only 50% of the money for spoiled Calamari). Of course, I said that it was not ok, that seafood with the smell of ammonia cannot be eaten, it is spoiled and harmful to eat and demanded a refund for this dish. The manager began to argue with me for a long time, that seafood and other food ( salsa souse) had undergone food inspection and everything was fine, so they cannot refund my money. Then another restaurant man came and began eat Salsa sauce to show me that it is not poison). I was very angry with such behavior of the restaurant. In the end, after a long argument, they still returned the money for the Calamari, saying that they would have to pay for me. This is the first time in North America that I have encountered such a situation, when they do not want to refund money for an obviously spoiled product! I think this is very impudent! I am very upset that the quality of food and service have deteriorated greatly(. DO NOT GO THERE! SEAFOOD WITH AMMONIA MEANS THAT THE PRODUCT IS SPOILED AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO EAT IT!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Candice was amazing!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great good. Great service done by Tim. Very polite and accommodating. Would definitely visit again. Chicken souvalaki was amazing but for an athletic build 200ib guy. A little small. Good idea to pair with appetizer or dessert.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Really nice service and amazing ambience. Naveen thank you for your great service Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We had the best time at this cafe!!! The food was amazing, great music, quick service, and our lovely server Olivia was so kind and attentive and was so sweet and fun from the second we walked in! Shes a gem!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great service, I had 1/2 an hour before an appointment, and dropped in for a cappuccino and a slice of apple square. Both were excellent, and my server Olivia was excellent!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Olivia was excellent

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good food and our server Olivia was excellent

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Akash provided great customer service. Very polite.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We have been to Symposium many times and have recommended this place to our friends. Today we were served by Olivia, I must say she was very knowledgeable with the menu and her recommendations were on point! She was ever so patient with my elderly father in taking his order. Will definitely be back soon.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very friendly server! loved the food and environment

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great experience food was good and the server akash was very nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Absolutely DELICIOUS food! Friendly and fun staff, and a lovely patio. We came here for our anniversary, and Sam made it a great night! Highly recommend Symposium.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This place has gone downhill after ownership change. The place belongs in Brampton. Ordered a chicken Souvlaki dinner, it stated in the menu Herbed rice what came out was plain white rice. When I inquired with the waitress I was told thats the rice it came with, looked at the menu and it said Herbed. Speaking about a diverse work force.. NOT. EVERYONE working in this this place was of south Asian decent. Servers doing homework at the bar, floors as slippery as ice and dirty. The place is garabge. I will never be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Came in to meet a friend for breakfast. The breakfast menu has an extensive selection of items. Ended up ordering the veggie omlet, and my friend had the avocado toast. The food was really fresh and extremely tasty. Our server Olivia was beyond accommodating. She helped make helpful suggestions from the menu for my toddler. My little one devoured everything that was ordered. Olivia checked in regularly throughout our stay and made sure our time was as pleasant as it could possibly be. Thank you, Olivia, for your professionalism and care during our visit. This location is highly recommended! Great food, nice atmosphere, and incredible staff. Kid-friendliness: Provide proper seating for toddlers. Can accommodate menu options to the needs of the child. Staff is very friendly and treats little ones with care.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Parking: Lots Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Matt was our server and he was amazing!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Matt was great.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing flatbread and server Matt was excellent 10 out of 10

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Luna was a great help while serving our food. Very sweet, checking in with us and making sure we had everything we wanted!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Issam was very professional, courteous and charming. He was helpful with the menu and the food was excellent with good value for our money. We will definitely come back!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good food Grate service Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Friendly service, nice outdoor patio and good food. Hope there will be Halal options. Thank you! Vegetarian options: Variety of vegetarian option

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Had an amazing time with some friends here! Iryna and the Owner (Ali) was very friendly!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First off, Ive been here many times over the years and always liked it. Today, however, was somewhat disappointing. To begin, the floor was slippery. It left some kind of slippery film on our shoes that we felt while even walking back to our car. The food was ok not great. The calamari was stringy and rubbery. I literally watched the chef pick off the mushrooms from my salad after our server saw he had put them on there.... he missed one. My husband ordered chicken souvlaki. He received plain white rice with it, although the menu said it was served with herbed rice. He mentioned it to our server, and she insisted it always comes with plain white rice. She did give us free fries, which were great. I dont think we will be rushing back here for a while.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Mary Beth was great, thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I recently visited Symposium Cafe, and as always, it was an outstanding experience. Tims and Akash served us and their professionalism and welcoming demeanor really stood out. We ordered a Margarita, a burger, and wings all of which were fantastic.It was amazing to watch Copa America and spend quality time at this restaurant. Ive been here multiple times before, but I noticed that the management might have changed, as there was a new face supervising and ensuring that customers were leaving satisfied. This place will definitely be my go-to spot for soccer matches. I highly recommend Symposium Cafe and look forward to my next visit!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I really enjoyed dining into symposium and my server marina was super nice and helpful! Wheelchair accessibility: Right in front of the resturant

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I took my daughter here for lunch after not eating at this restaurant for a very long time. There are new owners and from what I have heard it was a much needed change. I had the cobb salad and my daughter had an omelet and both were delicious. Honestly, it was probably one of the best cobb salads I have had in a long time.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food, great service from Marina. We sat in a booth because when we sat at a table it was too low in respect to the chairs.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We had a great lunch at Symposium today. Our server, Sam, was outstanding and made our meal. He was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive - kundos!! We both had burgers which were tasty along with drinks, onion rings and sweet potato fries - all very good. Sat in the nicely shaded patio - all in all a great outing :). Definitely will be back.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I had the best burger ever last week it blew my mind I had great server marina brought my food quick and food was nice and hot will be coming again

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Server was very friendly and helpful. Her name was Salena

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Our server, Selena, was awesome and very friendly!! Parking: Great location and parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Candice was a super great server and helpful!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Selena the best nice and kind. Enjoyable place

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Kristen was an amazing server. She was attentive and went out of her way to accommodate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It was great, service was great and food was delicious. Kid-friendliness: Stroller accessible Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Luna is a fantastic server, food was great!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food - salmon teriyaki salad, chicken caeser wrap, fries, bananarama crepe! Everything was truly delicious and so satisfying !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I think this is probably one of the best breakfast cafés Ive ever eaten. Their hashbrowns were amazing and their staff was very friendly. Definitely my go-to for breakfast.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Service took a while to take our order initially, though we did not flag someone down, I would think someone should come to our table within at least the first 10 mins. It was about 20 minutes before someone came to take our order. Once we did get served though, our server and manager were extremely personable and friendly. I got the flatbread lunch, the flatbread was tasty, but my Caesar salad had quite a bit of wilted pieces of lettuce. Overall the atmosphere was pleasant and we enjoyed our time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had a great experience ! Good breakfast, great service by Louna and beautiful atmosphere. Owner came over to the table to make sure if the food is good.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Symposium is my favourite local spot in Milton, Krysten is the best server of all time, shes always checking on you and making sure you have what you need

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I came to Symposium with some friends and really enjoyed Krystens upbeat personality,

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We had a wonderful experience at Symposium Cafe. The food and drinks were excellent, and the service was equally as good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The rib and chicken meal was too much for 1 person . The chicken wrap full of chicken pieces. Salad was fresh ! Akash was our server and he is very attentive ! Parking: Handicap accessible

June 22, 2024

Terrible food paid 20$ for literal garbage never eat here again !!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great service and excellent food. Our team definitely enjoyed their time here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food and reasonable prices. Menu has something for everyone

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

June 1st 3pm visit. Server was not patient or helpful despite the fact we were given a monday to friday menu and a happy hour menu that ended as we sat down. Server very unhelpful and unconcerned over gluten allergy. We opted for breakfast because who can botch that??? Well the scrambled eggs looked old and dry as if they were from a steam tray. Ham darkened like it was refried, bacon crinkled and thin like ready crisp. Food was not hot or fresh. Completely disappointed. The place was quiet, we expected best service possible, took unusually long to bring the meal. Id like to try again but after this fiasco, THIS WILL BE THE FIRST AND LAST TIME WE WILL EAT HERE !!! Dietary restrictions: Mature Female server completely unconcerned and unhelpful regarding dietary allergies. Shrugged off questions, clearly inconvenient for her to have to deal with this subject. Menu has 3 salads and French fries as the only gluten free items. Why theres nothing on a breakfast menu marked as gluten free is a mystery....eggs, bacon, ham, fruit couldnt be identified as safe...????

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very friendly staff and huge space for big groups. Ambiance was great and tidy place. All staff was very professional and helpful. Keep up the smile !

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Oh so delicious! We ordered the fresh fruit banana milkshake, Tuscan tomato bean soup, spinach dip and the symposium burger with sautéed mushrooms. Everything was incredible and the service was so nice! Definitely coming back to try the desserts.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Server was good. I should have but I didnt send the food back. Been coming here for years however thats off the list now. Chicken Portuguese was overcooked and barely edible. Fish tacos had less than 2oz pieces in each of the 2 tacos.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Will be back, great service

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Terrible expensive breakfast. Rubber scrambled eggs and paper thin bacon at a ridiculous price. Smarten up.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The service was great, the food was average and the place was dirty. Also expensive but all restaurants are expensive now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great restaurant. Great food. Great service.

June 22, 2024

Honestly the food was TERRIBLE!!!! I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl, it was tasteless and drenched I oil. I have never seen something so horrible. The cocktail and service was good. Would not recommend for food but would definitely recommend for cocktails hours.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Waitress was so kind and attentive. Generous portions and served in a timely manner. Great atmosphere with tons of seating. ** Menu is different from other locations **

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Sam was very attentive and never left us needing anything.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Zina is awsome highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Breakfast was really good. Our server Sel was amazing. Thank you so much.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We came here (Symposium in Milton, ON) for an early (the day before) Mothers Day breakfast with family and as has been the case in the many previous times we have had breakfast or lunch, the food and service was very good. Prices are reasonable, portion sizes very good. All in all a lovely experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Delicious food and mimosas with a strawberry!! Parking: Lots of space to park, strip plaza parking lot Food : 4/5 |

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I ordered Fettuccine Alfredo and Carrot Cake through Uber Eats. As my daughter was eating the Fettuccine, she felt a crack and when she spat out, there were broken hard plastic pieces !! She could have choked on these - naturally we threw the food and will never be eating or ordering from this Cafe. If they cant control what goes into a simple pasta dish, I shudder to think how the complex food will be like.

May 22, 2024

The quality/value of money spent is not consistent with food provided.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

1. Spinach and mushroom carbonara 2. Teriyaki chicken stir fry bowl 3. (Replacing #2) Chicken melt with salad The server was very good except the follow up perhaps could have been a little faster. Pleasant and helpful. Wasnt very busy as of 8pm but it picked up considerably after 9pm. The food was not good. Our first meals arrived amazingly fast but the quality led me to believe it was some kind of prepared meal or reheat. #1.. no bacon in a carbonara? Not very hot, spinach was mushy, mushrooms glossy kind of like Chinese food garlic sauce. The egg on the carbonara. No parm on the plate or offered. Overall bland taste throughout. #2 .. sticky mess of what was supposed to be distinguishable rice, veg, chicken. Could have served with an ice cream scoop. Bland taste. Cooled quickly. Sent it back. Got .. #3.. salad was decent but a bit oily. Sandwich was supposed to be on a chibatta, not a grocery store hamburg bun. Bun and sauce was flat and mushy. Tiny portion of sauce offering very little of what was supposed to be the highlight flavour. Lettuce that covered most of the plate hanging out of the bun. Hard bit in the final bite of the chicken. Been here for some decent lunches but a big fail for dinner this night.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice place ..