Symposium Cafe Waterdown

Delicious lunch, attentive staff, Taylor was a great server and nice relaxing time. Haven't been here in a while, it's worth checking out again.

Symposium Cafe exceeded my expectations in every way! From the warm and inviting ambiance to the impeccable service, it's evident that they prioritize customer satisfaction. The menu boasts a delightful array of dishes, each prepared with precision and bursting with flavor. The staff was not only friendly but also knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations. Whether you're seeking a cozy spot for brunch or a place to unwind in the evening, Symposium Cafe is a top-notch choice. My dining experience here was nothing short of exceptional, and I can't wait to return for more culinary delights!

Today was my birthday and we decided to go to this restaurant as it was one we haven’t been to in town. The server was great and cheerful but the food was terrible. And even after we told her, she still smiled as if everything was ok. We started with a spinach dip, and it was tasteless and done with frozen spinach. How could we tell? The spinach was cold and watery. That was just the beginning. Our son had chicken tenders that were more batter than chicken, I had a chicken teriyaki bowl that tasted like they dumped salt into the bowl. Then the girlfriend fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, which was bland and watery. The garlic toast was burnt and hard and just was tasteless. Needless to say, I paid the bill and left as it was horrible.The manager sat in the corner and stared at everyone and didn’t come to the table to follow up on the meals. Going there was a spur of the moment type thing, and I would never suggest or attend this establishment ever again.Thanks for a memorable birthday dinner. I didn’t even get cake as I was afraid.

Went for dessert and coffee and we were treated as well as if we were there for a full meal. Great attention from both server and management. Symposium never disappoints.

I have to say that this was absolutely the worst service I have ever had any restaurant. The young lady was pleasant enough, but totally untrained. We waited forever for her to even come and see if we wanted to start with a drink and then it took at least 30 minutes to get our drinks. she did not return to ask if we needed anything else for at least another 30 minutes. She took our food order and when she brought us our food, we had no cutlery.she did not return any time to ask how things were. This is the only time I can remember not leaving any gratuitybecause it was just such terrible service. She definitely needs training.when I spoke to the manager at the end of the evening he didn’t offer any explanation just said OK he would look into it. You could’ve easily made more money selling more drinks and we were so disgusted by the service we didn’t order any dessert. We paid our bill and left.