Dine at this Symposium Café Waterloo restaurant located at the historic Waterloo hotel directly at Uptown Waterloo. This Symposium Café Restaurant location is conveniently located on King and Erb, and is open 7 days a week, early mornings and late nights for your restaurant dining pleasure. This Waterloo Symposium Café Restaurant seats 120 indoors and over 70 seats in a scenic patio, and has a private 40 seat private room. We specialize in large group settings and can accommodate last minute functions fairly easily. Hope to see you soon at this Waterloo Symposium Café Restaurant location! Beautiful Restaurant Décor - Scenic Patio - Private Dining Room Dining - Open Early Mornings - Open Late Nights + Dining Available Until Close.more...See more text
Early Bird MENU - Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
MONDAY - FRIDAY: OPEN - 11:00 A.M. Early Bird includes choice of Gourmet Coffee/Tea (cals 0). With the purchase of a Full Breakfast, have your choice of one of the following for only $1.95: Espresso (cals 5), Latte (cals 100), Cappuccino (cals 45), Hot Chocolate (cals 200), Vanilla Steamer (cals 170), Gourmet Coffee/Tea (cals 0). Complimentary refill ONLY on Gourmet Coffee or Tea. Any and all substitutions charged à la carte
Three Eggs
Three eggs any style accompanied with breakfast potatoes, toast and choice of bacon or ham
with ham
$7.95with bacon
$7.95
Three Egg Omelette
Served with breakfast potatoes and whole wheat toast. Two choices: bacon (cals 80), ham (cals 60), tomatoes, mushrooms, or green peppers (cals 10), red onion (cals 20), cheddar or swiss (cals 110), mozzarella (cals 90), feta (cals 70)
$7.95
Bacon and Egg Sandwich
Served with a fruit cup or breakfast potatoes.
$5.95
Western Sandwich
Served with a fruit cup or breakfast potatoes
$5.95
BLT Sandwich
Served with a fruit cup or breakfast potatoes
$5.95
French Toast and Fruit Cup
$7.95
Omelettes
Make your Omelette with egg whites only add $1.50 (reduces calories for item by 100). All three-egg Omelette breakfasts accompanied by seasoned breakfast potatoes (cals 160) and whole wheat toast (cals 170). To substitute fruit cup (cals 70) for potatoes add $1.50 S=Symposium Signature Dish
Ham and Swiss Omelette
Three egg omelette with ham & swiss cheese
$9.95
Bacon and Cheddar Omelette
Three egg omelette with bacon and cheddar cheese
$9.95
S Western & Cheddar Omelette
Ham, red peppers, green peppers, red onions and cheddar cheese in a three egg omelette
$10.95
Deluxe Omelette
Bacon, sausage, ham, red peppers, green peppers, red onions, and mushrooms in a three egg omelette
$11.95
Mediterranean Omelette
Diced zucchini, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese in a three egg omelette
$10.95
Grilled Vegetable Omelette
Three egg omelette with grilled red peppers, onions, mushrooms and zucchini
$10.95
Spinach and Feta Omelette
Three egg omelette with cooked spinach and feta cheese
$9.95
Smoked Gouda and Ham Omelette
Three egg omelette with diced ham and smoked gouda cheese
$10.95
Brie, Mushroom and Spinach Omelette
Three egg omelette with Brie cheese, mushrooms and spinach.
$10.95
Plain Omelette
Three egg omelette. Have it plain and simple or create your own special recipe with a choice of additional ingredients
$7.95
Additional Ingredients
Choice of bacon, diced ham, sausage, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, zucchini, black olives, asparagus and spinach. $0.95 each cals 10-330 Choice of cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, Brie, smoked Gouda and feta cheese.
add
$1.45
Our Breakfast Of Champions
Three eggs -- made to order, choice of bacon or ham with breakfast potatoes and a waffle
$12.95
Three Egg Breakfast
3 fresh eggs, prepared your way
$7.95
3 fresh eggs with ham
$9.95
3 fresh eggs with bacon
$9.95
3 fresh eggs with peameal bacon
$10.95
3 fresh eggs with farmers sausage
$10.95
Benedicts
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, layered with peameal bacon and topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes.
$11.95
Eggs Florentine
Poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, layered with cooked spinach and topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes
$10.95
Eggs Benjamin
A toasted English muffin topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, red onions and crowned with Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes
$13.95
Eggs Provençal
Poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin layered with ham and Brie cheese. Topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes.
$12.95
Tuscan Benedict
Poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin layered with smoked gouda and tomato. Topped with tomato infused Hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes
$12.95
Waffles & French Toasts
HAPPY HOUR FEATURES $5 MIMOSAS (cals 140) $4 CAESARS (cals 130) The above specials are not available for take out. Other restrictions may apply.
Symposium French Toast
Three large slices of fresh egg bread, dipped in our cinnamon honey egg batter and served with choice of ham or bacon and a fruit cup.
$11.95Additional fruit topping Add
$1.50Additional chocolate chips Add
$1.50
Caramel Banana French Toast
Our legendary French toast draped in a hot caramel banana sauce & served with choice of ham or bacon.
$14.55
French Toast with White Chocolate Cinnamon
Fresh cinnamon honey batter dipped egg bread served with white chocolate cinnamon sauce and fruit cup on the side. Choice of ham or bacon.
$13.55
Belgian Waffle
A freshly made Belgian waffle, topped with your choice of fruit and served with a side cup of fruit cup and table syrup.
$9.95Additional fruit topping add
$1.50Additional chocolate chips add
$1.50
Gourmet Breakfast
Three eggs prepared your way and served with breakfast potatoes and grilled pita
Steak & Eggs
8oz of thinly sliced flat iron steak grilled to your liking.
$15.95
Salmon Pesto
Atlantic Salmon drizzled with a pesto cream sauce.
$16.95
Chicken Souvlaki
Chunks of marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection.
$14.95
A la Carte - Breakfast Sandwiches
All the following served on whole wheat or your choice of bread.
Cuban Breakfast Sandwich
Pulled pork, fried egg, peameal bacon, sliced pickles, mustard and swiss cheese served on a ciabatta bun.
$7.95
Peameal Bacon, egg and cheese
Served on a soft Kaiser bun.
$7.25
Grilled Cheese
A Triple-decker with cheddar cheese.
$4.75
B.L.T.
Bacon, lettuce, tomato served with mayo
$4.95
Western
Ham, bell peppers and red onion
$4.95
Fried Egg
$4.25
Bacon & Egg
$4.95
Bacon & Cheese
$4.25
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
$9.25
Add cheese slice
$1.45
A la Carte - Side Orders
Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Assorted berries, yogurt and granola.
$4.75
Single egg
(poached, fried or scrambled)
$1.50
Bacon
(5 slices)
$3.45
Ham
$3.45
Breakfast potatoes
$3.75
Toast
White cals 180, Whole Wheat cals 170, Marble Rye
$1.75
Side of peameal
$3.95
Side of farmers sausage
$3.95
Fruit salad
$4.95
Side sliced tomatoes
$1.50
Side French toast
$6.95
A la Carte - Freshly Squeezed Juices
S Symposium Strawberry/Banana/Orange
A must try combination tangy orange with the natural sweetness of banana & strawberry. Delicious and refreshing. A Symposium favourite.
$4.75
Orange
Squeezed fresh from 100% Florida oranges
$4.25
Mango
A burst of Caribbean sunshine
$4.75Blended Mango Juice add
$0.70
Dinner MENU - Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
S Jack Daniels Flat Iron Steak
(Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon) A Jack Daniels marinated flat iron steak, sliced and served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
$15.95
Chicken Souvlaki Dinner
(Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio) Chunks of marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection with Greek salad and fries.
$15.95
Blackened Tilapia
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Grilled Blackened Tilapia, topped with mango salsa. Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
$15.95
Pork Tenderloin
(Wine pairing: Malbec) Pan-seared pork tenderloin in a red wine demi- glace served with rosemary roast potatoes and mixed vegetables
$15.95
Atlantic Salmon and Pesto Cream Sauce
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Atlantic Salmon drizzled with a pesto cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables.
$15.95
Fusilli Primavera
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Mixed seasonal vegetables sautéed with garlic and basil, simmered in house made marinara sauce & tossed with fusilli noodles.
$15.95
Early Bird includes
Just a Bite caramel apple square (cals 370) & Gourmet Coffee or Tea (cals 0).
Starters MENU - Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
(We Use Trans-Fat Free Oil)
S Chicken Tenders
Lightly breaded and seasoned to perfection. Served with Sriracha mayo, celery & carrot sticks.
$12.45
Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken
Breaded tender breast of chicken pieces coated in a Sweet and Spicy Thai Sauce
$11.95
Chicken Wings
A full pound of wings, with celery, carrot sticks and blue cheese dip. Add your choice of BBQ or Honey Garlic (cals 60), Hot (cals 10) or Sweet & Spicy Thai (cals 70).
$14.95
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, red & green peppers, onions, mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a tomato tortilla. Served with sour cream and salsa.
$12.95
S Calamari A Symposium Favourite
Lightly breaded rings, cooked golden brown and served with lemon and cocktail dipping sauce.
$12.95
S Cajun Dusted Shrimp
Lightly dusted fried shrimp (1/2 lb) served with a Spicy Thai Sauce.
$13.45
Fish Tacos
Lightly seasoned and delicately pan fried Haddock fillets tucked into two warm tortilla shells with shredded lettuce, Asian cucumber slaw, cumin infused Riata, mango, strawberry salsa and finished with piquant Thai inspired glaze.
$13.45
Chicken Pesto
A delicious combination of pesto, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, goat cheese & mozzarella cheese.
$12.95
Chicken & Smoked Gouda
Grilled chicken, smoked gouda cheese, artichokes and spinach.
$13.45
Steak Bites
Tender pan seared morsels of petit beef filet marinated in Asian inspired flavours accented with julienne spring onions. Served with Korean BBQ dipping sauce
$15.95
Mussels Marinara
One pound of fresh mussels cooked in a white wine marinara sauce. Served with garlic toast.
$12.95
Mussels Florentine
One pound of fresh mussels cooked in a white wine cream sauce with spinach and asiago cheese. Served with garlic toast.
$14.95
Bruschetta
A combination of diced tomatoes, onions and seasonings served on a toasted Ciabatta bun. Complemented with goat cheese and mozzarella. A Mediterranean favourite
$10.95
S Warm Spinach Dip
Our Signature Spinach Dip topped with feta and cheddar cheese, served warm with toasted pita bread.
$12.95
Flatbreads
Mediterranean
Grilled zucchini, diced tomatoes and black olives with feta cheese and pesto sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and a balsamic drizzle.
$12.95
Grilled Vegetable
Grilled zucchini, red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, seasoned tomatoes, mozzarella and goat cheese with a balsamic drizzle
$12.95
Burgers
Substitute a 6 oz veggie burger for any of the burgers below at no additional charge. Reduce total calories by 120. Symposium Burgers are pound, served on a toasted Kaiser roll and topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles & onions. All burgers include choice of: fries (cals 280), salad - House (cals 100), Caesar (cals 100) Greek (cals 160), or soup (cals 120-360). Substitute sweet potato fries (cals 160), onion rings (cals 140), or French onion soup (cals 350) for additional $1.50. Complement any burger with sautéed mushrooms (cals 20), roasted red peppers (cals 20) or roasted zucchini (cals 20) for $0.95 each. Add a slice of cheese (cheddar, swiss, brie, smoked gouda or mozzarella) for $1.45 each(cals 70-110). Add bacon (cals 90) for $1.45.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Top our classic Symposium Burger with sautéed mushrooms and melted swiss cheese
$15.25
S Banquet Burger
With bacon & your choice of cheese
$15.75
Symposium Burger
Our pound burger classic.
$12.95
Gourmet Cheese Burger
Add your favourite cheese
$14.40
Entrees
Choice of Starter Salad $4.95: House (cals 100), Caesar (cals 100) or Greek (cals 160).
S New York Steak
(Wine pairing: Shiraz/Cabernet) A 10 oz New York Steak, grilled to your specifications. Served with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables.
(Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon) J.D. marinated Flat Iron Steak sliced, cooked perfectly and served with mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetables.
$22.95
Pepper Glazed Chicken
Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio) Grilled chicken breast, zesty cracked pepper glaze and red pepper mushroom cream. With rice pilaf & seasonal vegetables.
$22.95
Chicken Souvlaki Dinner
(Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio) Chunks of marinated chicken breast, perfectly grilled, with fries and Greek salad.
$19.95
Pork Tenderloin
(Wine pairing: Malbec) Pan-seared in red wine demi-glace, with rosemary roast potatoes and mixed vegetables.
$17.95
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Grilled Atlantic Salmon loin with gingery Teriyaki sauce, crisp green onion & sesame seeds. With rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
$19.95
Atlantic Salmon and Pesto Cream Sauce
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Atlantic Salmon drizzled with a pesto cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables.
$19.95
Mediterranean Tilapia
(Wine pairing: Sangiovese Blanc) Lightly seasoned and grilled Tilapia covered with diced zucchini, tomatoes, feta cheese & black olives in a white wine sauce. Served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
$17.95
Blackened Tilapia
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Served with mango salsa over rice and seasonal vegetables.
$17.95
Sides and Extras
French Fries
$5.25
Sweet Potato Fries
$6.45
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
$3.95
Mashed Potatoes
$3.95
Rice Pilaf
$3.95
Onion Rings
$6.45
Seasonal Vegetables
$4.25
Sautéed Onions
$3.95
Sautéed Mushrooms
$4.25
Coleslaw
$4.25
Gravy
$1.75
Rice & Pasta Bowls
Sauces are made In-House. Fettuccine Alfredo & Pad Thai Add-Ons: Shrimp (cals 160), Chicken (cals 230), Steak (cals 190), or Salmon (cals 250) - $5.50 each The average adult requires approximately 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day; however, individual calorie needs may vary.
S Seafood Pasta
(Wine pairing: Rosé) Sautéed shrimp, salmon, baby clams and mussels in a rosé sauce with fettuccine noodles.
$19.95
Butter Chicken Rice Bowl
(Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio) Juicy chunks of boneless chicken breast & caramelized onions simmered in sweet tomato and curried cream. Served over rice pilaf with toasted pita.
$15.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
(Wine pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon) Fresh garlic, basil and mushrooms with al dente noodles, mixed with our Alfredo sauce.
$14.95
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
(Wine pairing: Chardonnay) Succulent chunks of chicken breast, stir-fried in gingery teriyaki sauce, on a bed of rice pilaf, vegetables & pineapple with crisp green onions and sesame seeds.
$15.95
Chicken Parmesan
(Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio, Shiraz/Cabernet) Lightly breaded chicken breast covered in Marinara sauce & mozzarella, with fettuccine noodles
$18.95
Vegetarian Pad Thai
(Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc) Spicy Pad Thai with julienned vegetables and rice noodles. Topped with scrambled eggs & peanuts
$15.95
Soups
French Onion Soup
A classic. Served with croutons and topped with melted mozzarella cheese
$7.45
Tuscan Tomato Bean Soup
Hot vegetable broth with fire roasted tomatoes, vegetables and hearty beans.
$6.45
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Traditional and delicious Broccoli soup with cheddar cheese.
$6.45
Salads
S Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken strips sit atop crisp romaine lettuce, real bacon bits and croutons in a Creamy Caesar dressing.
$15.45Our Caesar Salad without chicken
$9.95
Bean and Quinoa Salad
Lettuce, red onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and black olives mixed with our House Greek dressing.
$16.45Greek Salad without salmon
$10.95
J.D. Flat Iron Steak House Salad
A Jack Daniels marinated tender Flat Iron Steak, sliced and layered gently on top of organic greens with a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. Garnished with tomato wedges, red onions, cucumber, shredded carrots, croutons and a pepperoncini.
$15.45House salad without steak
$9.95
Sandwiches
All sandwiches & wraps served with House salad (cals 100) or your choice of Caesar salad (cals 100), Greek salad (cals 160) or soup (cals 120-360). Add sweet potato fries (cals 160), onion rings (cals 140) or French onion soup (cals 350) for $1.50/side.
Turkey Bacon Club
Oven roasted turkey breast, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato in a home style Ciabatta bun.
$14.45
S Sesame Thai Chicken Wrap
A superb chicken salad combo of cubed chicken breast mixed in Sesame Thai dressing, with organic greens, diced bell pepper, green onion, shredded carrot & almonds. In a spinach tortilla.
$12.95
Chicken Souvlaki Wrap
Souvlaki with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and tzatziki sauce. In a spinach tortilla
$14.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast strips with romaine lettuce, real bacon bits and creamy Caesar dressing. In a tomato basil tortilla
$12.95
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Lightly breaded, tender chicken strips with honey mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle. In a tomato basil tortilla.
$13.25
California Chicken Sandwich
Fire grilled chicken breast layered with Sriracha mayo, guacamole, black beans, Cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion rings and pickles.
$15.95
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Tender chicken breast in our house breading, lightly fried & tossed in marinara sauce. Topped with sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella. On a Kaiser bun.
$15.45
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with pesto, goat cheese, organic greens & tomatoes. On a toasted Ciabatta
$13.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Tender charbroiled boneless breast of chicken topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle served on a toasted bun, served with mayo.
$13.45
Southern Fried Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Tender chicken breast coated in Cajun breading and lightly fried. With Sriracha mayo, cole slaw, lettuce, pickle, & sliced tomato. On a Kaiser bun.
$14.45
Open Faced Steak Sandwich
8oz Flat Iron Steak grilled to your liking. Thinly sliced and served atop a toasted Ciabatta bun. Smothered with grilled onions and mushrooms.
$16.95
Jack Daniels Steak Wrap
Marinated, grilled Flat Iron Steak (in J.D.BBQ sauce), thinly sliced & mixed with Sriracha mayo, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. In a tomato basil tortilla.
$15.45
Grilled Fish Sandwich
Delicately grilled haddock fillets topped with crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle. Served on a toasted bun with tartar sauce on the side.
$13.45
S Grilled Veggie Wrap
Roasted red peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, seasoned tomatoes, zucchini and black beans with goat cheese, fresh greens and guacamole. In a spinach tortilla
$12.95
Desserts
S East Meets West
The Classic Favourite. Two separate pleasures on one plate. Vanilla ice cream and strawberries topped with strawberry purée meet chocolate ice cream, bananas and chocolate syrup. A mouth watering combination topped with whipped cream
A delicious reminder of days gone by! Rich Vanilla ice cream pairs up with a Caramel Apple Granny bar. Topped with fresh strawberries, strawberry purée, whipped cream and draped with rich chocolate.
Crepe
$9.95Waffle
$10.95
Cakes
Ask your server about our Symposium Signature Cakes or visit our showcase to see todays selection.
S Fudge Brownie Cheesecake
Our best selling New York style cheesecake. Mounds of fudge brownies, draped in thick chocolate fudge. With a delicious chocolate graham crust.
$8.50
S Sky High Carrot Cake
A Symposium Exclusive. Moist carrot cake, lightly spiced, with pineapple, raisins, cranberries & walnuts. With t raditional cream cheese icing.
$9.50
À la mode
Chocolate or vanilla ice cream
$2.25
Dessert Squares
Caramel Brownie
Brownie pieces and Caramel drizzled with a Chocolate ganache.
$5.45
Caramel Apple Granny Bar
Caramel and Toffee with custard and Granny Smith apples in a shortbread crust.
$5.45
S Sundae
Rich and creamy, Venetian Chocolate or French Vanilla ice cream, double scooped and served with whipped cream and your choice of caramel, strawberry or chocolate syrup
$4.95
Add fresh fruit to your sundae
strawberry (cals 90), banana (cals 150) or kiwi (cals 110)
$1.50 (each)
Just a Bite
Mini warmed apple square with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Mini warmed brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. cals 460
$5.45
$5.45
Ice Cream Cookie Sundae
Vanilla ice cream served on top of a heated and chocolate filled cookie drizzled with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
$5.75
Specialty Coffees & Teas
Add delicious flavour to your coffee only $.70 each Sugar Free (cals 0): Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish Cream or Amaretto. Regular: Amaretto, Vanilla, Hazelnut (cals 80), Caramel (cals 60), Irish Cream (cals 100). Although Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge tries to meet all customer needs; No Product is Guaranteed NUT FREE. The average adult requires approximately 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day; however, individual calorie needs may vary.
S Cafe Mocha
$4.95
S Cafe Latte
$4.25
Vanilla Cafe Latte
$4.95
Cappuccino
$4.25
Espresso
$2.95
Espresso Macchiato
A single serving of Espresso topped with a spot of foamed milk.
$3.25
Chai Latte
A sweet and spicy potion of black tea, honey, vanilla bean and spices. Crowned with steamed milk
$4.25
Vanilla Chai
Our Chai Latte with a vanilla twist
$4.95
Traditional Tea
Orange Pekoe
$2.95
Specialty and Herbal Teas
Chamomile Citrus, Green Tea Tropical, Organic Breakfast, Organic Earl Grey, Bombay Chai, African Nectar, Mint, and Ginger Twist.
$3.95
Fresh Fruit Freezies
A fruity, refreshing combination of fresh fruit blended with ice. Choose just one fruit or a combination blend. Choice of: strawberry (cals 40), banana (cals 100), kiwi (cals 70), blackberry (cals 50), raspberry (cals 60), blueberry (cals 70) or pineapple (cals 60).
Fresh Fruit Freezies
One fruit or a combination
$4.95
Fresh Fruit Milkshakes
Made the old fashioned way with real ice cream, and blended with a fruit combination.
$8.95
Traditional Milkshakes
Chocolate, Vanilla
$5.95
$5.95
Freshly Squeezed Juices
S Symposium Strawberry/Banana/Orange
A must try combination tangy orange with the natural sweetness of banana & strawberry. Delicious and refreshing. A Symposium favourite
$4.75
Orange
Squeezed fresh from 100% Florida oranges
$4.25
Mango
A burst of Caribbean sunshine
$4.75Blended Mango Juice add
$0.70
Cold Beverages
Iced European Coffees. Our European Coffees are all available decaffeinated.
S Fruit N Tea Freezies
A refreshing and unique combination of fresh fruit purée, green tea, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng and crushed ice. Choose from peach, mango, strawberry or strawberry/banana
$5.25
Creamy Iced Mochaccino
A scoop of chocolate ice cream in your Mochaccino makes for a chocolaty, creamy delicious blend
$5.95Chocolate Banana Mochaccino
$6.65
Iced Cappuccino
The Original. Espresso and cold, fresh milk blended with ice.
$4.25
Creamy Iced Cappuccino
Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream, cold, fresh milk and espresso blended into the ultimate coffee dream
$5.25
Other Beverages
For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is added to all parties of 10 or more. Thank you.
Gourmet Coffee
$2.95
Hot Chocolate
$3.75
Vanilla Steamer
Ask your server for flavour choices
$2.95
Flavoured Iced Teas
Ask your server for flavour choices
$3.95
European Sodas
A unique combination of soda water mixed with your favourite flavour on ice. Ask your server for flavour choices.
VO Whiskey, Bitters and garnished with orange, lemon & a cherry.
HARVEY WALLBANGER
Smirnoff Vodka, Gallianno and orange juice.
PLANTERS PUNCH
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pineapple juice and grenadine
mimosa
Champagne and orange juice.
COCKTAILS
Symposium Caesar Long Island Iced Tea
1.5 oz
$6.95
COGNAC
Hennessy VS
$7.50 (1.5 oz)Hennessy VSOP
$12.25 (1.5 OZ)
Wines - Owners Cellar by the Bottle
Standard Alcoholic Beverages - Standard Serving Size - Approx. Average Cals. per Standard Serving Size Red Wine (12%) -1 glass (142 ml/5 oz)- 130 White Wine (12%) - 1 glass (142 ml/5 oz)- 120
Barolo
Batasiolo DOCG. Piedmont, Italy
Bottle
$65.00 (26 oz)
Brunello
Carione Brunello di Montalcino. Tuscany, Italy
Bottle
$65.00 (26 oz)
Zinfandel
7 Deadly Zins. California, USA
Bottle
$55.00 (26 oz)
Cabernet Sauvignon
First Press. California, USA
Bottle
$55.00 (26 oz)
Sauvignon Blanc
Guy Saget Sancerre. Loire Valley, France
Bottle
$55.00 (26 oz)
White
Pinot Grigio
Island. Ontario Pinot Grigio McGuigan Black Label. Australia
Kids Menu MENU - Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Ages : 12 and under. All kids meals include a complimentary fountain pop (cals 0-70), ice tea (cals 80), milk (cals 60) or apple juice (cals 55).
Kids grilled cheese with fries.
$6.45
Kids grilled cheese with fruit cup.
$6.45
Kids chicken tenders with fries.
$6.45
Kids chicken tenders with fruit cup.
$6.45
Kids penne pasta in tomato sauce.
$6.45
Kids mac n cheese penne.
$6.45
Kids cheese pizza.
$6.45
Kids Belgian Waffle.
$6.45
Kids french toast.
Until 4 pm only
$6.45
Kids bacon & egg breakfast.
Until 4 pm only
$6.45
Kids meal includes choice of:
Fruit Cup
$6.45
Fudge Nut Brownie Delight
Warmed fudge nut brownie with ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
$6.45
Sundae
Choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle topping.
$6.45
THREE EGG BREAKFAST MENU - Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Served with potatoes and whole wheat toast. The average adult requires approximately 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day; however, individual calorie needs may vary.
Three Eggs any style
$7.95
Three Eggs with Ham
$9.95
Three Eggs with Bacon
$9.95
Three Eggs with Peameal Bacon
$10.95
Three Eggs with Farmers Sausage
$10.95
OMELETTES
Omelettes served with potatoes and whole wheat toast
Plain
$7.95
Ham & Swiss
$9.95
Bacon & Cheddar
$9.95
Western & Cheddar
$10.95
Deluxe
$11.95
Spinach & Feta
$9.95
Eggs Benedict
$11.95
Eggs Florentine
$10.95
Eggs Benjamin
$13.95
Symposium French Toast
$11.95
Belgian Waffle
$9.95
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
Fried Egg
$4.25
Grilled Cheese
$4.75
B.L.T.
$4.95
Bacon & Egg
$4.95
Bacon & Cheese
$4.25
Western
$4.95
GOURMET BREAKFAST
Three eggs prepared your way and served with breakfast potatoes and grilled pita
Steak & Eggs
$15.95
Salmon Pesto
$16.95
Chicken Souvlaki
$14.95
FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES
SBO - Strawberry/Banana/Orange
$4.75
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
$4.25
Mango Juice
$4.75
OTHER BEVERAGES
Ask for other beverage selections
HOT BEVERAGES
Cafe Mocha
$4.95
Cafe Latte
$4.25
Cappuccino
$4.25
Espresso
$2.95
Double Espresso
$3.25
Chai Latte
$4.25
Chai Mocha
$4.95
COLD BEVERAGES
Fresh Fruit Freezies
Pick any combination of strawberry (cals 40), banana (cals 100), kiwi (cals 70), blackberry (cals 50), raspberry (cals 60), blueberry (cals 70) or pineapple (cals 60).
$4.95
Fruit N Tea Freezies
A refreshing and unique combination of fresh fruit purée, green tea, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng and crushed ice. Choose from peach, mango, strawberry or strawberry/banana.
$5.25
Traditional Chocolate Milkshakes
$5.95
Traditional Vanilla Milkshakes
$5.95
Iced Cappuccino
$4.25
Creamy Iced Cappuccino
$5.25
Symposium Iced Mochaccino
$4.95
Creamy Iced Mochaccino
$5.95
APPETIZERS
Chicken Tenders
$12.45
Bruschetta
$10.95
Calamari
$12.95
Chicken Wings
$14.95
Chicken Quesadilla
$12.95
Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken
$11.95
Cajun Dusted Shrimp
$13.45
Fish Tacos
$13.45
Steak Bites
$15.95
Mussels Marinara
$12.95
SALADS
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
$15.45
Caesar Salad
$9.95
Greek Salad with Grilled Salmon
$16.45
Greek Salad
$10.95
J.D. Flat Iron Steak House Salad
$15.45
House Salad
$9.95
Bean and Quinoa Salad
$13.95
SOUPS
Tuscan Tomato Bean Soup
$6.45
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
$6.45
French Onion Soup
$7.45
BURGER
Served with House salad or your choice of side
Symposium Burger
$12.95
Symposium Burger
$14.40
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$15.25
Banquet Burger
$15.75
WRAPS & SANDWICHES
Served with House salad. Ask your servers for other choices.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
$12.95
Crispy Chicken Wrap
$13.25
Sesame Thai Chicken Wrap
$12.95
Grilled Veggie Wrap
$12.95
Steak Wrap
$15.45
Open Faced Steak Sandwich
$16.95
Turkey Bacon Club
$14.45
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
$15.45
Grilled Fish Sandwich
$14.95
FLATBREAD
Chicken Pesto
$12.95
Chicken & Smoked Gouda
$13.45
Mediterranean
$12.95
Grilled Vegetable
$12.95
PASTAS AND RICE BOWLS
Fettuccine Alfredo
$14.95
Chicken Parmesan
$18.95
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
$15.95
Seafood Pasta
$19.95
Vegetable Pad Thai
$15.95
ENTREES
Served with choice of two sides.
NY Steak
$29.95
Jack Daniels Flat Iron Steak
$22.92
Pork Tenderloin
$17.95
Chicken Souvlaki
$19.95
Mediterranean Tilapia
$17.95
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
$19.95
DESSERTS
Many delicious varieties. Ask for todays selection.
Symposium used to be one of my favourite places to eat in Waterloo. After going there for brunch with my family this morning, I will never go back. I'm not sure whether it is under new management or what, but one of the best restaurants in the city is now a complete farce.
Portion sizes are a fraction of what they used to be for the same price. Service is awful, in fact one couple seated near us complained to the staff that they had been seated for over half an hour and nobody had been around to take their order.
They seem to have hired their kitchen staff directly from McDonalds as anything other than dropping potatoes in a fryer appears to be too difficult for them. The first omelette I received (supposedly 3 eggs, more realistically 1-2 eggs) was burnt on the outside and still raw in the centre. The second omelette to come out was even more charred on the outside and still just barely cooked through the middle. Lettuce on the plate looked to be a day short of spoiling.
Never again.
My sister-in-law and I go out every month for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We had been to the Cafe for lunch a few months back and were pleased. We saw that they had different specials every night of the week so we thought we would go back for the two for 40$ dinner. They stuck us in a back corner. Someone was unloading and unpacking boxes right near us. Even though we were having the night special, it was d elayed. At least the waiter came to us to apologize for the wait. They had 3 specials to choose from. At 5pm one was already sold out!! The food was only luke warm when it came. The array of vegetables was good but all on the raw side as opposed to al dente. I had the pot roast which was grizzily or too crispy - I had 3 small pieces. Behind us was someone up on a ladder to fix a speaker which was distracting but when he started hammering that was bad!! Then a group of waiters started moving tables around they needed a group of 8 and were moving around groups of 2 to achieve this. Instead of picking up the chairs and moving them. They dragged everything - a loud noise indeed. The waiter was attentive but always interrupting us. Never waited until we stopped talking. Now dessert was great! Thankfully as most of my meal was still on my plate. My sister-in-law had the poached salmon with hollandaise. The rice was not hot and she felt that the asperagus was raw. We got to share a dessert for that special but the piece was large enough. Then coffee and tea. The waiter was pushing us to finish which we were glad to do as they had re-arranged the tables a second time so that this large group was now behind us. Very noisy. We left no tip just our 40 for the food. We wrote our complaints on the back of the bill. Whether or not it was handed in I don't know. We did speak to another waitress before we left. She offered to fetch the manager but we're not going back so no point. I couldn't wait to get home to have something to eat.
I've been here several times and it seems to be hit and miss. It must depend on who is in the kitchen.
Sometimes the food (and beverages) are great, and other times it's incredibly mediocre.
I have had more things that I have listed, but I can't remember all of them right now.
WILL NEVER GO BACK! At first i was pleased with the atmosphere until we were stuck in a corner of the restaurant that had too many tables crammed together and surrounded by loud students. I had ordered the cream of broccoli soup and new york grilled steak, Mmmm i thought. The soup was overcooked and slightly curdled, and literally 1 minute after receiving the soup we had got our main courses which nearly didn't fit on our small table. The vegetables were still dirty and the potatoes had no herbs our spice on them and the steak was oily (obviously pan fried, not "grilled"). Halfway through the steak i found it was too rare to eat, I had ordered medium rare. After being asked by the waitress how the meal was I politely told the waitress of the situation she apologized and said I would get a new steak. She came back only too say the kitchen was too busy and that they could cook the half again. Disappointing! Later whom i believed was the manager or owner came by asking how the meal was, and i said OK. I told him what i thought he had not apologized and just said they were very busy, he offered me a 10% discount on our next purchase at the restaurant.
After being sick and tired of the same old, me and some friends decided to try something new.
Something new for us was Symposium.
The food was OK. Nothing spectacular, but not horrible either. Their rose sauce on my pasta was a bit bland, but adequate.
The service, however, was just atrocious. Our waitress, while nice, was completely useless. She took our drink orders about 10 minutes after we sat down, then returned with them approximately 20 minutes after that. Our food order went in probably 25 minutes after that. Our appetizers came out about 40 minutes later. Our entrees came out about 3 minutes after the appetizers.
All in all we spent over 2 hours there just to get through our meals, get our bills, and pay them. What a waste of an evening.
If you're in the mood for terrible service and mediocre food, by all means feel free to go to this establishment. I met up with two friends who had arrived five minutes before I did. They had already ordered their drinks so I thought I could just place my order for a drink when our server dropped off their drinks. It took ten minutes for two martinis and when they were brought to the table, the server looked at me and said she'd be right back to take my order. She didn't come back after another ten minutes so I went up to the bar to order. A different server brought me the drink - seven minutes later. The only saving grace was that they comped my beverage.
Please avoid this place - the service is TERRIBLE!!!!
I am baffled as to how a place like this is still...
I am baffled as to how a place like this is still open. The service is horrible, the food is horrible and everything takes forever.
I went with so co-workers here on a Saturday night. Granted it was busy but we were lucky to even get a waiter. The staff seem uninterested and generally don't care. One person actually had a chipped glass. By the time we did receive our food - it was cold! We told the waiter and he just shrugged his shoulders. He didn't even offer to heat it up or anything.
Worst place in Waterloo, hands down!
Their food is ok, but too overpriced. Atmosphere...
Their food is ok, but too overpriced. Atmosphere was quite nice. Consistancy is top-notch. Overall, a very plain restaurant. The only thing that would lure me back again would be the desserts.
I just found out that my friend's burger was also...
I just found out that my friend's burger was also burnt! How can you go wrong cooking something as simple as a burger? Totally incompetent chef and inept service. Take your dining dollars elsewhere for a better bang for your buck, and don't look back.
Awful food - ordered the Warm Spinach & cheese dip, Firecracker shrimp and breaded calamari from the Happy Hour Menu, Crab Cake Sandwich and Cheeseburger with Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese from the regular menu, and Mocha Crunch Cake for Dessert.
The Breaded Calamari was rubbery, and it was ordered on the recommendation of the server, who claimed that the Pan Seared Calamari wouldn't be prepared well and would be rubbery! He didn't offer to replace the calamari when told about it either. The firecracker shrimp were small, and just had hot sauce added to the tomato sauce.
The Warm Spinach and Cheese dip was served with nachos and pita bread, and although it was the best of the lot, it was meh - basically thawed frozen spinach, some mayo and cheese over top.
The Crab Sandwich's patty was too small, compared to the sandwich.
The Cheese Burger with Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese had a lot of toppings, but was too big to bite into and had to be eaten with a knife and fork. The person that had it felt it sitting in her stomach long afterwards.
The Mocha Crunch Cake was disappointing because it was dry and stale, although care was taken to order a slice from a cake that looked relatively new which was not already sliced too much. I have been here just a few days ago, and had another cake which was sent back because of the same problem, and was replaced with a moist chocolate mousse cake instead.
Service was disinterested - our waiter didn't bother asking how our food was, and sat down to have his own dinner from the table across from ours. We had to get up to get the cheque, and again to pay the bills too.
Although the ambiance and decor was nice enough, the over-priced tasteless food and poor service will not entice us to return.
So, I went into the Symposium about a year ago and really enjoyed it. Our server was great and the manager with the blonde hair (Kate?) was very welcoming. I've been meaning to go back, but it would have been better left as a happy memory! First of all, my group had 6 in it, which in most restaurants would be fine. However, some older gentleman sat us at a table for 4, and we had to squeeze in extra chairs to fit all of my friends. I had called to make a reservation, and was told that although they only took reservations for groups of 8 or more, they would be able to accomodate us. Wrong. Not only were we squished into our table by a rather rude man, it then took 10 minutes to even place our drink order. When we received our wine, it wasn't what we ordered, so we had to wait for our server to bring us the right bottle. Then after waiting 55 minutes for luke warm appetizers, we left and went elsewhere for our actual dinner. Sorry Symposium, we wont be back.
I have been to the Symposium a few times, usually it's satisfactory, but this one was terrible! I took a girlfriend there for breakfast and considering we were the only ones in the place, our food took forever! I'm pretty sure that the waitress forgot to even punch in our order, which would have been fine except when I asked to speak with the manager, a woman came over HOLDING A CHILD in her arms and gave us a cookie for waiting! Unbelievable! This kid was running around all morning, we couldn't believe our eyes. Thanks for trying, Symposium, perhaps you should set up a day care service...we wont be back!
I've been to Symposium a few times. The waffles are among the best I've had, crisp and fluffy and piled high with very nice fresh fruit. Their roasted vegetable wrap was also very tasty. The fresh fruit freezies are delicious and refreshing.
Service is spotty. The last time I was there, we waited several minutes before anyone so much as made eye contact. Eventually we were taken to a table, where we waited 50 minutes for our food. My eggs were lukewarm, and my girlfriend's omelette was missing the cheese she had ordered, though it appeared on the bill. Our server was very friendly, though.
I had to wait about 25 minutes to even be approached by the waiter, while he continued to serve all other customers on the patio. Later when I finally ordered the calamari - it was so terrible i had to send it back (something I have not done at a restaurant in years). It was hard and rubbery while the batter was bland and tasteless. Avoid this place at all costs.
The Symposium used to be a good restaurant. I made the mistake of taking my friends in for a visit and was terribly embarassed. Our drinks took so long to arrive, the appetizers were served at the same time as our entrees and considering we're paying $20 for steak, they should learn how to cook it. Our spinach dip was greasy and the ribs were very dry. We had an overall a bad experience, and when I asked to speak to the manager about it, I was told by the server that he was too busy to talk to me. I won't be back and I don't recommend that you go either.
Breakfast can be tricky. Everyone knows what good bacon and eggs are supposed to taste, look, and smell like. Symposium did a great job on all three aspects despite my and my breakfast companion's "extertise" in the area.
The hollandaise sauce on my eggs benedict was a good consistency and served in proper proportion to the egg/ham/muffin which it topped (some places will drench your plate in the stuff - which I obviously prefer less). My friend had the waffles and couldn't stop telling me to give them a try - they were that good!
And to top it off, the service was phenomenal! Our server introduced herself to us in a friendly manner (a rare thing in these parts). She then proceeded to check on our table in adequate intervals and served our food promptly and courteously. I couldn't have asked for a better morning pick me up.
The last few times I've been to Symposium it has...
The last few times I've been to Symposium it has been VERY busy. No matter how long the line up is at the door we always wait for a table and always love our visit. Everyone was so accomodating even though it was busy. I will keep coming back!
The coffee was extremely bitter and lukewarm; the...
The coffee was extremely bitter and lukewarm; the torte tasted stale and had way too much whipping cream for my liking. Service was on the poor side, though the staff did accommodate our requests. I thought food and beverages were overpriced on the whole. I would go again, but I would order an appetizer instead of dessert.
