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| - My husband and I have been regulars, and avid fans, of Symposium for years. (Wow, there's a crazy thought.) So why didn't I review it before? Because I review everything and I wanted a special place all to myself. Why am I reviewing it now? Because I've switched from vegetarian to vegan and there's nothing for me there anymore.
We loved it before it went under it's new management this summer and were a little hesitant to go back afterward, but were pleasantly surprised to see it pretty much stayed the same. All of our favorite servers were gone, but we were open to a new experience.
The new franchise owner, who to be honest I've only seen in a handful of times (and that's when it first switched management), is fantastic. He's jolly and responsive and really makes you feel welcome. When the switch first happened they were really on top of their game, but now I feel that it's mostly gone back to the way it was before, service wise.
The food does come out a lot faster than before, but sometimes easy things (like burgers) are charred and the fries cold. (What?) There are a few servers that really rock our world, but there are some that are so neglectful that my husband and I both internally groan when they walk up to our table. A few times we've flat out gone home when we see they are one of the few working.
I feel like I had to say all this just to justify my four star review, because there was a time I would've given Symposium Cafe five stars without hesitation.
They have a few good vegetarian selections (vegetarian pad thai) and a lot of breakfast foods, but if you're vegan forget it.
Some things to note:
The cinnamon French toast is fabulous, though they've undergone new management they no longer serve the syrup in a jar. It's in packets. (One is never enough.)
Try the spinach dip appetizer thing, it's enough to drive you crazy.
The breakfast foods are fantastic, and they're served all day.
Monday night is burger and draft night. Burgers are $3.75 (But if you add cheese or fries you have to pay extra. It ends up only being a dollar or two off the normal price, which is $10.)
Tuesday night is pasta night. The featured pastas are $9.95, with a weekly changing menu.
Wednesday is martini and mussels, and though we've dined on Wednesdays we've never given this a shot so I'm not sure how they are. Martinis are $4.
Thursday night is date night, which my husband and I used to do before the switch to new management. The food and selection was fantastic but now they offer mostly chicken dishes (which my husband can't have and I won't have) and stuff that doesn't really appeal to us. Dinner is $40 and you get appetizers, a main course, sharing a dessert (these things are huge, one is enough for two) and a complimentary coffee or European beverage after the meal.
Friday is wine tasting night and seafood. Saturday is Mojito or Sangria night. (Pitcher for $10 or something.) And Sunday is two for one desserts.
Whew. How's that for useful?
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