1500 Upper Middle Rd W, Oakville, ON L6M 3G3, Canada
Come Escape the Ordinary™ at Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville a sophisticated yet laid-back eatery and bar that serves gourmet comfort food, we are Oakville's ultimate destination for casual dining with family and friends. Our upscale yet welcoming atmosphere, paired with our gourmet comfort food, wide beverage selection, and exceptional service, creates the perfect environment to enjoy all of life's moments. Open seven days a week our restaurant seats 90 people indoors and another 80 on our beautiful covered patio making it a perfect setting for any occasion. For 14 years we have proudly served the Oakville community becoming a true gathering spot for locals and with over 1600 rave reviews we’re all about making every meal special.
I had a burger and salad. The burger was very small and disappointing. My guest had the fish-and-chips, which looked very good and generous portion. There were only 2 other tables occupied, yet the service was astonishingly slow and hard to catch the waitress's attention. When coffee is served usually cream is provided and should not need to be asked for. I have been at other locations of this restaurant and the food and service were superior elsewhere.
A nice place to try! Recommend the Spiced Rubbed Chicken Salad… awesome! In the handhelds we tried the California Sandwich which is good but the portion is good for one only! Ordered the Tuscan tomato bean soup which is 3 on 5 ! My pineapple sunset salad looked amazing but i think the creamy dressing got replaced by a vinaigrette one!! Should have a couple of pineapple slices instead of one though! Loved the ambience and the music in the background ! Our server Divam was friendly and took good care of us!
Such a wonderful afternoon. Delicious food and presentation. Great customer service .
I stopped in last night with my family to pick up some desserts after me out for the evening. We picked up three desserts to take out that cost us $38. My wife picked the brownie, and the person serving us told us MULTIPLE times to make sure we heat it up before we ate it. At the time we thought it was odd how many times she told us that but didn't think too much of it initially. Got home and my wife goes to have the brownie and it's rock hard. It was basically a brick and was beyond being eaten, even if it was heated up. The fact that the server told us multiple times to heat it up tells me she clearly knew that it was beyond It's freshness date and shouldn't have been sold but she went ahead and served/sold it to us anyways. That will be the last time we ever stop into this establishment knowing this is how they run what their now.
Eager for a casual Friday afternoon bite, we chose "Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge," lured by its diverse menu and the promise of a laid-back dining experience. Here’s the scoop on our visit: **Ambiance:** Symposium presents itself with a relaxed, contemporary feel, ideally suited for leisurely lunches or coffee dates. The decor strikes a nice balance between modern chic and comfort, providing a pleasant environment where one can expect to unwind and chat over a meal. However, this promising setting set expectations that the food unfortunately didn't meet. **Service:** On the topic of service, it was a mixed bag. While the staff was courteous, our experience was dampened by a few hiccups. A notable snafu was the salad dressing mix-up—not a dealbreaker, but it does give one pause. Speedy service on a not-so-busy afternoon would have been appreciated, but our wait times told a different story. **Food:** We opted for a range of items: clam chowder, a California chicken sandwich, fish tacos, and a grilled salmon salad. The consensus? The dishes were visually appealing but lacked the zest and flavor we anticipated. The clam chowder needed more seasoning, the chicken in the sandwich was a tad dry, and the fish tacos were forgettable. The grilled salmon salad was fresh but was unfortunately served with the wrong dressing, which didn’t help in lifting its overall bland taste. **Improvements:** A spice rack rescue mission might be in order! More attention to the seasoning and flavors across the menu would go a long way. Also, ensuring that orders are served as requested would help improve the dining experience significantly. **Conclusion:** While "Symposium" offers a comfortable setting with potential for a great dining spot, the current execution doesn’t quite hit the mark. It’s a place with promise but needs a pinch of improvement in the flavor and service departments. **Tip:** If you do decide to give Symposium a try, maybe steer towards their coffee and desserts, which could be a safer bet until their savory dishes match up!
Nice ambience at Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Oakville Upper Middle Rd and third line. Tried chicken wings and it really tasted very good. Service is good and fast. It wasn't crowded on Wednesday night. Overall good food options with bar. Definitely recommend this place.
I had the pleasure of dining at Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Oakville, and it was an experience worth sharing. Located conveniently near Sobeys, this restaurant had been on my radar for a while, but it took a friend's invitation to finally get me through its doors. And let me tell you, I was missing out. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the spacious interior and high ceilings. The interior design was nothing short of impressive, and it set the tone for a memorable dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. Symposium Cafe Restaurant truly knows how to make a lasting impression. I opted for their breakfast menu, and I can confidently say that every dish exceeded my expectations. The eggs were perfectly done, and the freshness of the fruits was undeniable. It's evident that they take pride in using quality ingredients. What struck me most was the warm and welcoming ambiance. It's the kind of place where you can relax and savor your meal without feeling rushed. And after this delightful visit, I can't wait to return with my family for breakfast. Symposium Cafe Restaurant in Oakville has become a must-visit spot for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delightful dining experience.
Extremely unhappy with the food. Coffee machine out of order for a few days now is what we were informed - my first disappointment when I ordered latte. The southwest fried chicken eggs Benedict - served with guacamole which seemed stale. Fried chicken was undercooked. Waffle and chicken - waffle was good but fried chicken undercooked. There are several brunch places offering similar menu but great taste. This place has good ambience and service but the main part which is the food did not impress us at all.
Good!
The service was great, food great as well. They make a great cappuccino too
Joanna and Eloise were great and made our birthday dinner a 10/10!!
Joanna and elloise were great! Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly if requested! Food : 5/5 |
Excellent service!
Parking: It was not bad for the price. Food
Parking: n/a Food
I had the avocado toast. The toast was so soggy it was mush and fell apart. I couldnt eat it. They need to put a piece of lettuce below (or something )the avocado to stop this from happening.
Spent a lovely late afternoon and got the best service from a very attentive server Eric. We made so many minor adjustments to our order, but Eric made sure our meals were perfect. Food was good but service was excellent!! Keep up the good work!! Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy free / vegan are the 2 most popular options
Symposium burger was over seasoned, skip that dish. Id rather go to Harveys. Hopefully visit two wont be as disappointing if I ever end up back here.
Parking: Othing else Food
Laurie was the best host and server. The food suggestions were perfect and the service was excellent. We will be back.
Everything was delicious and perfect! The drinks were spot on and the service was fantastic!
I went there For breakfast, worst server. I ever met ignored me all the time while I was waiting for a drink almost 10 minutes to get. When she brought the food, didnt ask if I wanted anything with it.Catch up or jam or and then when I ask for the bill.She comes with the machine already with the tip.No thank you not for me
Relaxing, quiet, great service Thank you Kafil Food
We were a choir party of 25 arriving after 12 and needing to leave for another gig at 1:45. They helped us pre-order our delicious meals and everyone was served, with a smile, by 12:30. Well done! Dietary restrictions: I did wish in the pre-ordering that I d known about the gluten free buns and toast. I would have had the $6.99 hamburager and fries special!
We celebrated a 89th birthday and the food (Tuesday specials) was delicious and our server Delvan was attentive and friendly.
Elloise and Joanna did amazing she is your kinda girl
Came for breakfast today. Food is always good at Symposium. Deevam helped us with our orders. He was very helpful and pleasant and very attentive. Management, give him a pat on the back.
Our sever was Joanna, who was very attentive and accommodating! She always made sure to check in and ensure we were alright.
Deevam is the best!!
Great service and food. Deevam was the best!
Deevam was a wonderful server!!
Good for sunday brunch but havent seen any new items on menu for a while.
Kaitlyn was amazing the food was great! I love an Omelete lunch. But I will be back for Burger Monday! Parking: Plenty of parking right on location not far from the door
It was a cool and lovely place with a pleasure service
The Monday burger special was delicious. The PBR was cold! Great time.
The food is absolutely delicious. Pancakes are very tasty and fluffy. Very pleasant service, the staff is very attentive and friendly. I recommend this place!
Food were not fresh and the rating 2 i because the pancake was undercooked. Even after showing the issue and they agreeing to it, they did not deduct the amount from the bill which was unpalatable.
Deevam-Roy was amazing!
Simple, but the food is good and the service is very friendly.
Kind service and reliable food and drinks. My friends and I enjoyed a great time of conversation on the patio.
I forget the girls name but she was very sweet and hard working. I came for breakfast and had two plates of eggs benedict on a weekend mid day
I was given a gift certificate for Christmas and we finally popped in at lunch. My friend loved the yummy milkshake and Fish and chips. I had the grilled vegetable Flatbread with goat cheese that was recommended and amazing. Well be back! Amazing server! Vegetarian options: Grilled vegetable Flatbread with goat cheese.
Had a great experience at Symposium! Our server Deevam was amazing and so kind. The ambience was wonderful and the service was quick. Food was delicious! Overall would recommend.
I was really looking forward to try out Symposium for a while, so I took my husband out for a quiet breakfast there. I was very disappointed with the food and coffee which we ordered for breakfast. We ordered a latte and a coffee. The latte seemed like just milk no espresso and coffee also tasted bad. The toast was extremely dry and the avacado toast had oxidized guacamole all over it,. The fruits were super stale. In terms of the service - , it was ok , but when I asked the server to bring me some warm water (they did not offer water as we sat there), she brought be ice cold water. We also got a BLT sandwich which was bad. I will not be going back to this place. Vegetarian options: Few vegetarian options.
I adored our experience at Symposium in Oakville. The food was great, our waitress Laurie was super nice and the atmosphere was perfect for our family breakfast.
this was the pleasing food i ve had i was suicidal today and this food made me changed my mind the food is worth the price everyone should try in and joanna was my server she was awesome 100 percent coming back
The food was amazing and the service was also great. Joanna was my server and I got impeccable service. Will 100% be coming back.
Great service from Joanna.
Everything was excellent. The food was delicious, fresh, and enough!
Food was excellent! This is an above end restaurant from Braised beef to their double burger very tasty and vegetables cook right. Server (Joanna) was pleasant, professional, excellent at anticipation, and food came in a timely manner. Parking: Locate in mall at the opposite end of Sobeys (Oakville) Kid-friendliness: Staff were great with kids. Kids eat free on Sundays (with adult entree)
Friendly service excellent food with good portions great ambiance Will be back!
They do have halal options but surprisingly don t publicize it.. good food.. they have more coffees than mentioned on the menu
We havent been to this symposium before, but have been to the Guelph and Milton locations. We were coming for a 1 pm reservation, so I was going to have lunch rather than the breakfast menu. The waitress told me that lunch is only served on weekdays, I could only get fish and chips after 4 pm, and that I could choose a lunch item from a very small leaflet inside the menu. It consisted of burgers, a couple wraps, salad and soup. I was looking forward to having fish and chips, as it was on the lunch menu. So instead I ordered a salad because I wasnt interested in the rest of the items on the very small weekend lunch menu. As we got up to leave, I overheard our waitress asking another table if they wanted the fish and chips before or after another item was brought out...or something of that sort. My whole family was like, did we just hear that correctly? So they will pick and choose who they like and they will make them those menu items as they see fit I guess. Wont be coming back here, as the other locations allow you to have lunch items all week, not just Monday to Friday. Disappointed is an understatement.
Nice place to go and catch up with friends for a couple of hours. Vegetarian options available.
Came in after a long day. Failed Disappointed Food
Lorries and Dewan Rej were our servers....Food and Servers were excellent ...a great place to eat.
Excellent food and customer service
Great experience with Joanna as our server! Very accommodating, good with service and nice greetings. Me and my friend had an enjoyable time here!
Food was good Joanna was very nice!
Great night! Awesome service from Joanna and delicious food.
My friends and I had a lovely experience here for Sunday Brunch! Our server Kafil was so sweet and personable, we loved him! Our food was great as well. I ordered the mediterranean omelette and enjoyed every bite. Will definitely come back!
Cappuccino was great. Kafil knows what he s doing!
Service was completely horrible, wait times were way too long and it wasn t a busy Sunday.
Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians who can eat eggs but, if you are vegan or lacto- vegetarian then you have limited choices Kid-friendliness: Free food for kids on Sunday with adult meal purchase
Had a delicious brunch here. Our server, Dennis was fabulous! They had some good gluten free options too. Will be back. Not too sure about the decor though!
Amazing hospitality and great service by all the servers especially Joanna, foods great definitely recommend
First time visit and Tuesday was the Pasta Night Special. Ordered 2 great pasta dishes. You can order from menu or create your own pasta. Both were plentiful and delicious. Side Mediterranean salad with home-made dressing was very hearty. What made the evening memorable was not just the delicious food but the excellent service by our server Joanna and other female server. They were both friendly, professional and worked together making sure all their customers were being attended too. One of the largest menus Ive ever seen. They have something to suit everyones taste. Great decor , you dont feel like you are in a shopping mall restaurant. Plenty of parking, great location and late hours for a late dinner compared to other restaurants that close by 8pm on a weeknight. Will definitely be back!
It is a nice place yet the hygiene level is not that great. The waiter brought us orange juice with unwrapped straw that he carried in his hands (no cover or napkin or anything). The juice itself was okay. We also took Vanilla Latte and it was quite good.
Tried Mocha & Cake very good Got Excellent service from Yesha Food
Great breakfast. Again had to ask for extra hollandaise sauce for the eggs Benedict. The water Kafiil was very accommodating and brought extra. Excellent service.
I love Elloise she s an amazing server - 10 people!!
Food = yum
went with my mom and boyfriend and the food was great! was served by jenie and her service was fantastic :) they were also able to accommodate my moms dietary needs
Rafil was awesome. Super kind and was great at helping me and my boyfriend find gluten friendly breakfast options on the menu.
I have been to several Symposium restaurants in the GTA and Guelph. This is far best than any of them. I was there for lunch. Food was delicious. Good quantity. Reasonable price. Great atmosphere and very clean! Going again for breakfast. 5 stars for sure.
Excellent service by Kafil. He made us feel right at home. Will be visiting again!
Elloise was amazing very good and friendly help
Eloise
Amazing customer service and food! Elloise was very nice and respectful
I have recently visited this Symposium location a few times in the space of a couple of weeks for late breakfasts and lunches with my wife, my two young children, and my elderly mother who was visiting the country. On every occasion we were served by an outstanding member of waiting staff called Matthew. Exterior and interior design at the Symposium is great. It feels very classy, with Greek-vibes and chic décor. There is an excellent sized patio for sitting outside during the warmer months, however we enjoyed being indoors whilst it was cold out. Matthew, our server on every occasion, was incredibly attentive and welcoming to us all, and was very accommodating and chatty with the children which was nice. Times between being seated and ordering food and drinks is perfect, it didnt feel too long or too short. Food quality was superb, with everyone thoroughly enjoying all the dishes we ordered (eggs benedict of various kinds, caramel banana French toast, and some kids meals of bacon and egg breakfasts). Everything was well-presented on the plate, portion sizes were good, and the quality and taste was excellent. Matthew was also happy to accommodate some custom requests we made, and was also quick to fix a small issue we had with one of the orders on one visit. Cost of the meals is average when compared to other dining experiences, however given the quality of the food at the Symposium and the level of service from their waiting staff, I would gladly go back here. Every. Time.
Great place to meet friends. Nice atmosphere. Our reservation was saved as requested, but for an almost empty restaurant when we arrived, we were given a HUGE table for only 3 of us!! Not sure we needed so much distance between us. Awkward. Food was fair. Rice bowl had good variety, but still very heavy on rice portion.
I had a great experience. Hanna and Joanna were very respectful and very polite towards company. For the first day of training Hanna is doing fantastic! 5 stars!
Food was bad service was horrible they barley have any waiters. don t waist your money herein
Been there, had a coffee, really liked the place, I ll swing by again in a month
We ve always seen Symposium as it s super close to our family s place in Oakville but today we decided to stop by for some apps and drinks. Really enjoyed the food, portions and kids deal! They also run deals every day of the week. Chill vibe and atmosphere, our server Deevam recommended some really good dishes. Thanks for the excellent and friendly service. We will be back to try more!
Had a wonderful dinner! Deevam was extremely welcoming and accommodated a nice surprise for my friend! Food was excellent and served quickly. Food
The food was delicious, my family of 6 loved it. Everything was great up until it was time to pay the bill. Our bill was $144 and we gave the waiter $150. He started asking us loudly right at our table, that s it? That s all you re giving me, don t you know when you go to a restaurant it s 18% tip you have to pay?! He was literally so loud others could hear at the next table. We felt so embarrassed and insulted. My husband quickly pulled out another $50 and gave it to him. He took the money and didn t return. We waited 10 mins for him to come back with our change but he didn t. I got up and walked over to him asking for our change. He said how much, I told him give me $30 back. You wanted 18% appreciation, but doesn t mean you keep all of our money. We don t mind paying the tip but he didn t tell us before we started ordering that it s a 18% appreciation fee and it was not included in our bill. We will never go back to this restaurant just because of this waiters behaviour and rudeness.
Great ambiance and service from maran Definitely I must come back Food
Absolutely amazing service! Joanna was so so so nice and sweet and always making sure we had water and some coffee. Absolutely love coming here to have a meal and get some work done. Amazing! Vegetarian options: Lots of amazing veggie options!
Ellaise made our our first dining at the symposium amazing! She provided excellent service for my family and I! I would definitely come again!
Not what it used to be the environment is clean but our server was disorganized and kept coming overstaying asking us for dessert menu when we hadn t finish our mains yet. As for food the mussels were too salty had to send back the fried shrimps were best chicken quesadillas dry and condiments didn t taste fresh. My daiquiri had too much alcohol the fish tacos were good but nothing memorable it s clear they don t know what they re doing here .
We had great service, Elloise was friendly and very sweet!
the food here is good, but the consistent lack of good and prompt service will never be able to justify spending money here. i ve been in symposium twice in the last week and encountered different staff members who all have absolutely zero sense of urgency or communication skills. my boyfriend and i were in on thursday and ordered an appetizer to share and an entree each before noticing the table talker that advertised a 2 can dine for $65 on thursdays (including a shared app and an entree each). i asked our server if what we ordered qualifies and she said no because they have a different menu for that deal which we were never offered. very disappointing. i then went in on sunday in a last minute attempt to buy some take out drinks as all other options for alcohol were unavailable due to it being easter. i went up to the bar and when asked what i needed i explained this and the bartender said ok one minute and then rushed all over the place to make a frozen drink. several other staff members were around and none offered to help for about10 minutes and when someone finally did, i was told that i needed to order food to get take out alcohol. that was fine by me - i asked for a piece of cake. i was then told that any alcohol needed to be ordered through uber eats? i stood waiting at the bar for 10 minutes after telling them what i was there for to be told they couldn t help me? huge waste of my time. i foolishly try to give this restaurant another chance every 6 months or so and am always disappointed. the amount of positive reviews this place has is astonishing to me.
Overall, dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service from our server Joanna and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience.
The food is above average and the service is excellent. Very friendly, very personable, very attentive staff. The chief even came out to check on everyone. I would definitely come back here.
Had a very pleasant lunch here at the Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville, apart from the relaxing ambiance and the sumptouos food, the sevice that we got during our lunch here was excellent! Thank you to our very friendly and very accomodating server, Elloise, for making our dining experience exceptional! Will surely come back for their food and their exceptional service.
Always have a great time here, the atmosphere is great and everything was timely. Thank you you our amazing server Joanna for being so considerate and kind! We will be back.
Joanna was our server and she is the best! We had an amazing experience, extremely good service, and we had an overall great time. Will be coming back!
We had Joanna, and she was amazing! She made sure to follow up with our meal and was so nice! Awesome service.
I go in all the time with my friends and we always have an amazing time. Joanna is an incredible server and helps us out all the time.
Amazing dinner with my gals tonight. Our waitress Joanna, who is always amazing at her job, makes sure our food is always good and we can t wait to come back!
The server named Joanna really knows what shes doing and very accommodating.
The place is very nice with great food. Kafil was amazing, we went early at noon and dinner menu wasn t available but he made a special request and they prepare a delicious fettuccine Alfredo for my daughter!! Even the kids menu is excellent. Will keep coming!!
Brilliant service and top notch food. Thanks guys.
We ordered a Plant based burger and a Salad with specific instructions of no meat - bacon or ham . However the salad came with bacon. Horrible experience. Vegetarian options: Hardly any vegetarian options
Very good place for breakfast will come back
Great food and atmosphere
The food is good but they need to learn to separate tongs, serving spoons etc for serving vegetarian food from meat items. Today I ordered a Mediterranean salad( vegetarian) and there was a piece of bacon at the bottom. I am extremely disappointed that even when I complained to the server, she apologized but there was no acknowledgement from the manager or kitchen . I paid the bill including 18% tip and left. I will avoid eating at this place thereafter as I do not think they take my concern seriously. Vegetarian options: No care taken to avoid meat eg: bacon getting into a vegetarian meal
Great brunch place. Very tasty food and great services provided.
Came with some friends, not a fan of the food here but a couple of friends find it convenient as usually they don t bother us if we stay for a little while. Our server recommended an omelette, I didn t like it, as it had more green peppers that any other veg that it was supposed to have. Service was good, atmosphere is ok.
I had a really nice breakfast there. Went on a weekday morning so it wasnt too busy either. The server was great, refilled my coffee a few times, even brought me hot sauce to make my omelet spicy! The food was delicious too. Ill stop in again next time Im in the area!
$30 per person after tax and tip for breakfast if you get a $20 plate and a drink. They use small eggs, their 3 eggs is the same size as 2 large. Portions are smaller than most breakfast places. Food
Ordered hot chocolate. Was just hot milk with cocoa powder on top. Quite upsetting that a big cafe like this cant manage simple drinks.
Symposium Cafe s Breakfest is DELICIOUS!!! They have great belgium waffles to eat!!! Most of all, Symposium Cafe has nice breakfest.
I got sick eating here. The service was dog water. We asked the server for another cup of coffee which never came. This isn t the first time this cafe let me down. I took a date here a while back and the service was slow, unattentive and took forever for our food to come out. I won t be returning. Sorry.
We visited this cafe 2 days before new years. The food was delicious, especially the Chicken Parm. The service was wonderful, shout out to Nav- he helped us pick the food, asked for feedback afterwards, and made sure we were fully satisfied.
Wow.. amazing restaurant, we visited this place, 2 days before new year, we enjoyed the chicken parm. & burgers, their service was great, Nav explained the menu then suggested for good choices, asking for feedback many times to be sure about satisfaction. We were excited to have some sweet, With coffe and delicious cake .e.
Had a pineapple raspberry milkshake there. Couldn t taste the pineapple. Funny thing is on the receipt it says pineapple , no raspberry, so you would think that if they forgot something it would be the pineapple. Also ordered marinara mussels, which just tasted like tomato sauce (but perhaps I just don t like marinara and mussels together). Nonetheless, one mussel was fully closed, and a couple were minuscule. The garlic bread was good though, but not what I m paying $17.95 for. Service was ok. One plate of food was brought in way before everyone else s, so we had to ask them to reheat it and bring it in with the rest of the food. Having worked in the industry before that s the way it should be, especially when everything ordered was appetizer. Overall, I wouldn t come back here for food. Maybe I d give another drink a try.
I love this chain if restaurant the food is good but went to this location and had the worse experience ever and will never visit there again. I had to leave after 30 min of no service not even coffee and then finally had it after 45 min of starving.
This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The food is absolutely amazing and Im even thinking about being a regular. The prices make sense and everything is so gorgeous from the paintings to the way the servers treat you. This place feels like home the moment you walk in.
Me, and a couple of my colleagues went to this location in November,. All of us live with a Visual impairment, and received amazing service from Johanna!!! Johanna was patient and friendly and very personable all the way from when we first came in to when we left. I really enjoyed my experience at this location of symposium and will definitely come back after this exceptional service.
Nice place to have a coffee with a friend
Ambiance touch-up required
great service & company Kid-friendliness: Great so long as you read the fine print, very bread focused meals Food : 4/5 |
The place has changed a bit over the years. I didnt find the same charm or service that I was used to unfortunately. Had two back to back bad experiences...
Elloise was a wonderful server! Mussels Florentine were amazing, the seafood pasta was alright.
We ordered two pastas and two rice bowls. All of them were under expectations. Lower than average to be honest. Soory but the carbonara pasta had no taste at all and the noodles were overcooked. Very disappointing. Kids meals were fine though.
They burned my vegetable flat bread and my chicken Cesar wrap tasted like warm mush. I was there on August 16 at lunchtime.
Gorgeous decoration and ancient paintings made on the walls, kindful service and comfy.
Went to lunch with a friend the food was fantastic!
Came here today for dinner with my wife, the waitress told us she was new, so I am not completely blaming her. We waited 15 minutes for our drinks, then another 25 minutes just to order our food. When the food arrives, what I ordered is not what I got. They claim it is same dish. I ordered Portuguese Chicken Dinner, the pic on the menu showed chicken leg and thigh, I ordered that because I love dark meat. What came to the table was a thin flat chicken breast, white meat. I complained instantly and asked to speak with management, and he refused to come to my table. I am writing this review from the booth at the Upper Middle location, have not received the bill yet, but definitely not leaving a tip
Nice tranquil spot in Oakville with great service and food
Great service! Food was tasty.
Service was excellent and very attentive.
Ive been to several Symposium locations and they have all been disappointing except this location. Its always clean, great service, and good food. The patio is a favourite. Lunch service could be a little faster but its still great. Definitely will return.
Food and Service was amazing. Our server Eric was exceptional in his service and very efficient. It was our first time visiting here and will definitely be coming back.
Great food, superb service..thx Vegetarian options: Good choice Food : 5/5 |
My husband and I ordered the Southwest chicken Benedict and for my surprise the guacamole didn t seem fresh. Due to that the guacamole took away all the good flavours from the food. The service was good. The atmosphere does have anything special.
Niya served us and she qas super friendly and welcoming! Definitely would come back
Last minute going out plans :) Eric, our waiter was super chill and made sure our night went well, checking in regularly. Quiet, clean, cute place. Food is well portioned and filling! You just want to keep trying more and more on the menu. Would say salmon is a little bland but might be my own personal preference.
The use of old oils on french fries and fish and chips isnt ideal. The kids didnt like the pizza, the mac and cheese was ok.
Excellent service and breakfast 5/5
We dined in last week! Great food! Nice ambiance! Phenomenal customer service from server Joanna. Kuddos to the whole team! Well surely come back
Place is heckin cute and the service was amazing. Def reccomend
I m giving the food 1 star because there is no 0 star. The food was disgusting and this is the second time we experience the same problem with the food at this location. The first time they left the omelette runny this time we asked for well done and they burnt it. Not only that the omelette didn t smell right either.
Food was look warm, didnt get refills on coffee regularly, took forever to get our bill Parking: Located in a plaza lots of parking Kid-friendliness: Yes
Fabulous food and service! 10/10 would go again and highly recommend for date night or even a family get together. We will be back!
Hello out there , We decided to drop in at this place on the way home from the hospital. We ordered breakfast. Let me please share this with you. The coffee tasted like dish water. The bacon was so thinly cut that it almost evaporated on the way to your mouth. Once it hit your tongue it simply dissolved as if it didn t even exist. Tired of being treated like a fool in this country.
Symposium Cafe in Oakville, nestled within a bustling strip mall off Third Line, boasts ample parking convenience. The interior décor, though average, is complemented by the welcoming and courteous staff. During our visit, we sampled an array of dishes, and the consensus was that it falls short of being exceptional. The food quality, on the whole, can be described as merely average. The lunch special featuring fish and chips disappoints with a smaller-sized cod piece. Moreover, the service can be sluggish, especially when it comes to getting your drinks, making refills nearly impossible before its time to leave. The omelets, usually a challenge to make dry, indeed lacked their expected moisture. The burger we ordered proved overly salty, with overcooked and dry patties, while the bun seemed past its prime. The Caesar salad left much to be desired, as it lacked sufficient dressing and came in a rather modest portion, making any additional charge unjustifiable. Although the menu does offer gluten-friendly options, it remains uncertain how well they fare in terms of quality. As Symposium Cafe operates as a franchise, the path to improvement may prove challenging. Nevertheless, we extend our best wishes for their future endeavors.
Our server, Matthew, was wonderful. We have had him as our server in the past and he s always lovely, kind and great customer service. Thanks Matthew!
They serve bland foods in small portions with very poor presentation. I am pretty sure my freshly squeezed orange juice just pour out of a juice box. Service is average but the gentleman who was helping never heard about cortado!!
The presentation and taste of these items were incredible! Amazing atmosphere, service was good, and yummy desserts! Will definitely be coming back!
Delicious food and very kind welcoming staff. Our server Elloise was absolutely lovely would highly recommend this restaurant.
I like to come here to have breakfast Super nice people I like Carrot Cake by far Food : 4/5
Great service and nice place. I heard great things about it but my experience was pretty normal. Food was ok and the atmosphere can be better (washrooms need a renovation). Overall the people were very hospitable and customers do feel welcomed.
I walked in on a late afternoon not knowing that they only do brunch/breakfast till 4 PM. My son specifically wanted a pasta and so we were about to leave when the waitress asked for a minute and came back to say that the chef can make one just for us from the regular menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of service especially since they were very busy at the time. Also, the pasta was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Cozy place with a small high top bar if anyone is interested in stopping there for a drink. The menu is massive and the rice bowl I got seemed like it was microwaved as there was steam coming from the center and the bowl was hot. That being said, it was all still pretty tasty and for a fair price I cant really complain. The service from Vita was great. Checked in to see how things were without seeming pushy and was quick with getting the drink I ordered. Overall, Id definitely come back because there are some genuinely delicious sounding items on the menu, especially the Zucchini noodles.
The coffee and food is quality and the atmosphere is great too. Elloise was a great server and super nice and friendly!
Close to our house so convenient but I rarely rave about the food here. It is average and a little pricey for the quality. Nice ambience and service waa decent. Food : 3/5
Amazing service
Highly recommended! Very nice ambiance/atmosphere. I always come back here because food are delicious and the staff are very attentive and friendly, specially Nav. He is very nice and accommodating. Happy for his service. Food
I was ignored for two hours after I finished my meal here. I kept looking around and thinking, Oh, maybe they re just busy but as I kept looking around it became evident that I was purposely being ignored. As I made my way to the register to pay, I asked one of the male staff If it s customary for their diners to have to come up and pay for their bill. He said and proceeded to say that they are the ones that provide the bill for you while you are seated. The thing is, he was on the floor as well but only served on a particular side of the restaurant. (Btw, any of the staff leaving the kitchen would have seen me, my booth is directly across from the kitchen where so they would have seen my finished plates that were in front of me for two hours!) The two other servers tended to 3 table in very close proximity to where I was sitting while bringing and clearing away their used appetizer plates it s 2023, basically 2024 and if anyone still chooses to ignore the fact that treatment like this still happens in Canada, then please understand that you re a victim to Cognitive Dissidence and I wish for you life changing awakening
Great food Nav was a solid server food out fast too
Everything was great. The ambiance, the service, the food. Loved it and will keep coming back
Had a wonderful time. Our server Latashya had such good hospitality and showed great service during our visit. The food and drinks were phenomenal, I would definitely visit again!