Symposium Cafe Restaurant Keswick

My husband and I love visiting Symposium Cafe. We hadn’t been in a few months, but we went again tonight and the food was amazing - even better than the last time we were there. The prices are fair, the portions are good and the staff are friendly. Our waitress tonight (Sofia) was nice enough to correct a minor error on our bill. We had a great experience and we will definitely be back to Symposium Cafe soon!

Beautiful environment, perfect painting on the wall, but still awful experience.Wait 20 mins for a cup of water, wait for more than 40 mins but still not get our food. Waitress was patient-less to us. By the way, even the cup is dirty.

Lisa was 10/10 best server i’ve ever had! she was kind, considerate and enthusiastic. Definitely will be coming back here.

Always a great experience at Symposium Keswick! My server Lisa was fantastic! My salad was fresh and very flavourful and they had no issues letting me sit to do some work. Highly recommend!

So happy we ended out GIRLS NIGHT here. We had such an amazing chill dinner (bomb wings) and our server (Jordan) was amazing. Jordan we thank you for your beautiful energy and hospitality!!!!

Let me be frankThe food IS nice, for what we experienced.The staff was honest and our server Maria was kind, understanding and even dare I say, caring.We arrived today ( Mothers day) may the 14th and was greeted to a half filled space.The door greeter had asked us for our reservation and to our surprise, we didn't call in for one, as it wasn't readily available on the website that this was expected.That already put a dour mood during the evening as I was trying to treat my wife out to a place she had always been curious about.I offered the patio and wasn't quite heard or understood. We were told we would be waiting to eat for about half an hour, or forty minutes.That seemed odd, as again the place was markedly empty compared to the statement we are very busy.So aside from that, we found a space but moved as it was windy and the chill dropped the comfort outside to dreadful. We had not really been offered inside seating, and with an infant visibly in tow no less.Maria would have insisted we say inside, had she known we were being politely ushered around.The downside beyond was not knowing there was a Sunday children eat free 12 and under, and had made plans for our other children (worrying it would be a costly affair to even relax a moment )It would have been nice to have seen this on the website as well.The only part I am slightly concerned with was the owner asking for a review. I hadn't thought of passing up a chance, but felt I should speak up.The owner is only 2 months into this place and it felt like there was an eagerness to please, but a lack of some formality? It's hard to put into words the uneasiness but I do chalk this up to a willingness to please, and a new owner being nervous. So I won't hold this against the whole place, but if we visit again and it happens again. I won't be as comfortable returning.Truly the hero of the night was Maria.Wishing my wife a happy mother's day, and being the nicest human this afternoon. Genuinely happy to have made your acquaintance.The foodWe both ordered a Butter Chicken Poutine. These were massive and filling and quite possibly a great sharing meal amongst friends. The sauce was not over much, the fries were crisp and held their crisp from serving to finish. The chicken was firm and juicy and felt cooked just right.Alright. I have to say. Value for meal on the apps before 6pm cannot be understated. I was driving tonight so I had no libations to speak of. The menus are MASSIVE. Like huge massive numbers. Regardless the menu is legible and the food matched the description. I am curious about trying a full meal next time and perhaps and Affocato.When we do come back, we will hopefully be able to find seating inside if it's chilly and have our full family there.My suggestionCome on the weekend and ask for Maria. Sundays are free for 12 and under and that was a missed opportunity on our part.Food and Sever aside. The owner and door greeter may have actually unnerved my wife and the half empty dining being called full or busy, set my wife off for the evening.All in all. Come for apps and weekends for a great server. Hopefully by summer this location may yet keep our patronage.The burgers are not expensive but all toppings beyond a basic tomato, lettuce and onion, are extra. Easily making a 13 dollar burger into a 20+ burger. The side being a salad was a nice touch.We did not order a main as the meals seemed a bit much with the cost of said burger. Seeing my wife become sad because she couldn't order one, was a big let down.Please be well, we will visit again and if the overall experience improves I shall amend my review.

Michelle was a great waitress and was patient, friendly and service was amazing. The owner came twice to see how things were and I'd we needed anything.I would definitely recommend and come back here and service from when they opened has always been the best of anywhere.

Ohh the service was good and the presentation was extremely cool..when customized the dish is delivered as expected. Manager does takes the feedback positively and would always try to improve..Quite and nice ambience within the restaurant.

Great place to come and eat. Soon as I walked in I was greeted by the new owner Jojo. Both Jojo and the server Sofia were very friendly.I ordered their Eggs Benjamin which was delicious . The side of potatoes was cripy and soft inside, which was amazing since I never eat them at other restaurants.