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Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill, Thornhill, ON

Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill

4.1
4.1
25 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Child-friendly
Come in and enjoy the inviting atmosphere of Symposium Thornhill where cozy, booths line the Renaissance inspired walls and family groups gather to celebrate milestones. Cheerful, welcoming staff and extensive menu options make Symposium a favourite destination meet-up restaurant for the Thornhill, Vaughan, and Markham communities. Open 7 days a week–early mornings to late nights – offering full-service breakfast & brunch; as well as lunch and dinner menus with tasty sharing appetizers, delicious seafood, hearty pastas, healthy salads, vegetarian dishes, and of course famous mouth-watering desserts. Complement your meal with the beer & wine selection, signature martinis and ginger beer mules. You’ll find Symposium Thornhill is a perfect restaurant spot for parties and group celebrations, with a different special every day of the week including Date Night Thursdays and Kids Eat Free Sundays.

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Additional information

  • Location
    8187 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6
  • Neighbourhood
    Thornhill
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Menu

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What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill boasts a "friendly staff" and "great service," making it a "nice spot" for gatherings. The restaurant accommodates large parties with ease, offering a "varied preset menu" and efficient service. While breakfast receives praise, experiences vary, highlighting the importance of visiting for large group celebrations.

25 Reviews

  1. Umesh

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went on Valentine’s Day. I had not been to a Symposium location in many years so we decided to give it a try. They had a nice set menu which on paper was a good value. The challenge was that service was extremely slow, and food quality was not at a level we expect. I think this was likely the result of the restaurant not being prepared for the number of patrons they had. The server we had did her best, and the manager made an adjustment to our bill, which I feel was warranted, all things considered. I’d like to give Symposium another chance but with so many other options, it’s likely that we won’t return.

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  2. Helen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant needs a renovation badly, kitchen was very slow, and food was not good at all, washroom floor has lots of ants and looks dirty. Our waitress was very friendly and apologetic for the kitchen’s speed, which was not her fault of course. We all agreed that we would never go back again.

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  3. Alan

    VIP

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good menu. Prices good. Service and staff excellent.

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  4. LindaE

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Friendly and efficient staff.

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  5. Lesley

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

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  6. Alan

    VIP

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a very nice spot. Great service. Good menu.

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  7. Shankari

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid breakfast. Friendly service. Had a high chair available. Would go again.

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  8. Marie

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    French toast looked good.Disappointed in my eggs 🍳

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  9. Kwango

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is located on Yonge Street, and parking is convenient. Above all, the staff is very friendly. When I asked a question, a manager-like person came and explained it to me very kindly. My wife and I plan to visit often with our children. Of course, the food was also great. Highly recommended.

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  10. Patricia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server Sarah was awesome , food was great and hot . Had a great birthday breakfast

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FAQs

Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 881-2233.

Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill is rated 4.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Symposium Cafe Restaurant - Thornhill

8187 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Thornhill
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Café, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street and parking lot parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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