Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge, Cambridge, ON

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge

3.9 (53)
CAN$30 and under
American
500 Can-Amera Pkwy, Cambridge, ON N1T 0A2

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Dine at Symposium Cafe Restaurant &Lounge Cambridge and see why we are a favourite restaurant destination for the vibrant and growing Cambridge community. Open 7 days/week, 364 days/year, early mornings to late nights, we offer a variety of options including breakfast & brunch, soup & sandwiches, pasta, burgers, seafood, steaks, vegetarian fare, a children’s menu and decadent desserts. Our fully licensed bar and lounge area offer a broad beer selection, specially selected wines, and custom cocktails with martinis and mules being our specialties. Symposium Cambridge’s extensive menu caters to every taste. Come sit out on our patio and enjoy pitchers of cocktails and draught beer along with our signature appetizers such as calamari & spinach dip.

Located just one minute off Highway 401, visit us and experience the quality, value and guest focused experience that makes Symposium a preferred restaurant in the Cambridge area for a quick bite or family meal.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Let us help coordinate your event menu. Business meetings, birthdays, family reunions, graduations etc. The Symposium Team takes care of the cooking and clean up, so all you have to do is enjoy. Family style dining, prix fixe, and individualized take out also available for your get together and our beautiful décor enhances any celebration.
  • Delivery & takeout

What 53 people are saying

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge in Cambridge offers a delightful atmosphere with "very pleasant ambience" and "great live music on Saturday night." Known for its "delicious" food and accommodating service, it's a "very reliable" choice for breakfast and lunch. However, service can be hit-or-miss, so patience may be needed.

53 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Mother's Day and we got a couple breakfasts. We were put into a weird corner with very few tables around. I honestly think they forgot about us. We had a couple simple breakfasts and it took over 1.5 hours. Literally no refills on water or coffee. Other than taking our order which we did within 5 minutes of sitting down, we didn't see our server until it was time to pay. Literally not once. They didn't bring our food (someone else did ) or check on us once. We all left very thirsty. The food was good and prices were fine.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Trish

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was wonderful. Server was very friendly and accommodating

    Is this helpful?

  3. Mike

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre. Server was unable to problem solve. Very disappointed.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Gary VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came on Good Friday April 18th and we're told that the Happy Hour Deals were not available. Before going, I scoured your website to see if they were not available on holidays. Every other Special stated "Not Available on holidays". Nowhere did it state that Happy Hour Deals were not available on holidays. Very Disappointing.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Katie

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When you feel like a burger- head to symposium in a Monday! It’s great, simple, fresh and cheaper than any drive thru!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Diane

    Toronto10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    New years day brunch. It was a very good experience. Food was great and service perfect . Very reliable for great breakfast and Lunch!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Anna

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter seated us in a restaurant not even at half occupancy and never took our order, it was like they forgot we were even there, how does one do that in an almost empty diner? we sat and waited for someone to take our drink order for 25 minutes. I tried making eye contact with the waiter just standing there at the station and he finally got the memo and came to us after 25 minutes of waiting. Never gave us crayons for the kids menu, ask for crayons, and the hostess responds they don't have any. For such expensive food , maybe use some of that money for crayons for your coloring page menus? My Benedict was cold , nobody checked on us at the table I think I walked up to their station 3 times to ask for the bill, some waters and more orange juice. Waiter didn't charge us the refill because he felt bad. It could've been a good experience seeing as the food was alright minus it being cold, and the atmosphere was lovely, But the waiter staff completely ruined that for us. Brutal,

    Is this helpful?

  8. Gary

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant ambience, music not too loud, very good food, and very good service. Thank you Symposium. GW

    Is this helpful?

  9. Krista

    Toronto7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to go. The food was delicious 😋 definitely a must try. Great live music on Saturday night

    Is this helpful?

  10. Heather

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took over an hour to get our simple orders of hamburger with fries and my friend ordered salad and soup. Very disappointed in the service.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 621-8878.

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge is rated 3.9 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Southern Ontario
  5. Cambridge

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Cambridge

500 Can-Amera Pkwy, Cambridge, ON N1T 0A2

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Let us help coordinate your event menu. Business meetings, birthdays, family reunions, graduations etc. The Symposium Team takes care of the cooking and clean up, so all you have to do is enjoy. Family style dining, prix fixe, and individualized take out also available for your get together and our beautiful décor enhances any celebration.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo