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“Best patio in Durham with the best desserts!”

Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax
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Ranked #3 of 296 Restaurants in Ajax
Price range: C$8 - C$30
Cuisines: American, Cafe
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Description: Ajax family food restaurant specializing in breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts with a fully licensed lounge. Come in and be wowed by the distinctive, cozy and inviting casual atmosphere of Symposium Ajax: Think gourmet comfort food enjoyed in a stylish space with a Renaissance theme. See why we’ve been voted a top favourite restaurant in the Ajax Ontario community. Open 7 days a week–early mornings to late nights – offering extensive menu options including: full service breakfast & brunch, lunch and dinner menus with burgers, seafood, pasta, healthy salads, hearty sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, and mouth-watering desserts as well as a licensed bar area with beer, wine and great cocktail service.
Reviewed August 24, 2017 via mobile

I've been here for brunch and for dinner. The brunch menu is spectacular! So many unique choices. I had a white chocolate French toast that was incredible. When I visited for dinner I had the Jack Daniel's flat iron steak that just melted in your mouth. And don't get me started on the desserts. There are WAY too many delicious choices. The carrot cake and creme brule cheesecake are at the top of my list though. Plus the patio is huge and it is perfect for these summer nights. I would highly recommend this place for any meal.

Date of visit: August 2017
Thank ChelseaPT
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Reviewed August 17, 2017 via mobile

I love this place. Great for lunch, dinner or just evening dessert and/or drinks. The patio is large and nice. The menu has a wide selection and the food is always decent. My favorites are the fish tacos and the California chicken sandwich. The fries come with a garlic dipping sauce. Not healthy but oh so yummy......

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed August 17, 2017 via mobile

We have been here a few times and will keep coming back as the food and atmosphere is lovely. The staff are very attentive and friendly as well. We have never been disappointed in our meals we've had here. Have also been to the Lindsay location as well which is just as good!

Date of visit: August 2017
Thank CanadaMona
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Reviewed August 8, 2017

My husband and I like to stop here for breakfast or for one of their desserts and a coffee. We really like it here and this is the review of our latest visit.

Atmosphere:
This cafe is really nicely decorated and has both booths and tables. The bar area has a huge wine wall and the dessert and fruit area at the back of the restaurant is a really nice display as well. There is a large and lovely patio for nice weather dining too.

The service:
This restaurant can get really busy around prime meal times - breakfast and dinner that we've seen - and you may have a slight wait. We have found that we have been seated usually within a few minutes of arrival. Our service has always been good and this time was no different. Our server Marissa was quick to seat us, take our order, bring our food and to check up on us. She was great.

The food:
I ordered a bacon and cheddar omelette, toast and home fries with coffee. My husband ordered two breakfast sandwiches and a coffee. We thought the portion sizes were great (we could barely finish our meals) and the food tasted delicious. We especially like the coffee here - very tasty.

Overall:
We will continue to return here in the future. We really think this is a great place for breakfast or brunch and their desserts (from previous visits) are excellent! Definitely recommend a visit here for couples, families or larger parties.

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed July 28, 2017 via mobile

I've visited Symposium twice this month, once for dinner and once for lunch.

Absolutely love this place! Since I am a vegetarian, I'm used to having to settle when I dine out, but not here. I had the stuffed eggplant (large portion) for dinner and the grilled vegetable flatbread for lunch. Both were very tasty.

The service was good too. The staff was very attentive and not at all pushy.

I am planning another trip this weekend because there are still items I have yet to try and I've heard the desserts are quite good.

Date of visit: July 2017
Thank B3545FPkimr
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