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White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs, Exton, PA

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

4.6
4.6
617 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 104 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
White Dog Cafe's newest location brings local, seasonal, and sustainable dining to Chester County. The original Vickers Tavern has been completely renovated, and the White Dog Cafe has preserved the building's history while adding chic farmhouse aesthetics and dog-themed decor. The restaurant features seven distinct dining rooms, each with its own unique personality and design. In addition, there is an expansive outdoor patio with a gas fireplace and retractable cover. The open Barn room includes a large oval bar, a sitting area by an open fireplace, and doors leading to the outdoor potting shed. The menu includes several White Dog staples, such as Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, Double Cheddar Burger, Lamb Bolognese, Truffle Fries, and house-made bread baskets from local farms, alongside new additions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 827-9000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Private party facilities
    Call our Special Events team to discuss hosting your next gathering or celebration in one or several of our dining spaces.
  • Neighborhood
    Exton
  • Cross street
    Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs boasts a "beautifully decorated" venue with a "historic charm." Guests rave about "fantastic" food and "attentive" service. Whether enjoying the "gorgeous patio" or "cozy indoor" seating, it's a delightful spot for any meal. A few diners noted the noise level, but overall, it's a "wonderful experience."

617 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch! Plenty of gluten free options. We had delicious soups and omelets. Loved the atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Alan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Wait staff was very in tune with our table. will return again

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always looked forward to the truffle fries here. Lately…the last two or three times I’ve been here…the fries have not been fresh. It’s such a disappointment because it’s otherwise a five star experience.

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  4. Jacqueline

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor is cute and dining rooms comfortable. Food excellent. Service excellent. Only issue is parking lot too small.

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  5. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was incredible. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be back.

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  6. Roberta

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    On our second visit to White Dog Chester Springs, the food, decor, Christmas decorations and table service were five star again. I loved my chopped smoked salmon salad and will return to have it again. Unfortunately we had the same disappointing experience we had the first time with the service at check-in. We felt as though we were an interruption. Smiles were in short supply. Eyes were on the computer screen and not on guests entering the restaurant. I hope we will feel more welcome on our next visit.

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  7. PETER

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent place. Parking is atrocious. Seemed like they wanted to keep things moving too quickly.
    White Dog Cafe - Chester SpringsResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Peter! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Parking is definitely an opportunity for us and management has been working hard to finding creative solutions like adding valet most evenings. I see we also missed the mark on food and ambience for you and was hoping you'd be willing to share some details so we know where we can improve. Thanks for stopping in, hope to see you again soon! -Kristen Foster, Assistant General Manager

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  8. Julie

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great in all ways; service, taste, ambiance, value
    White Dog Cafe - Chester SpringsResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we're doing, Julie! Glad you enjoyed everything, we look forward to having you back in soon! - Kristen Foster, Assistant General Manager

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  9. Jan

    Tampa

    304 reviews

    4.0

    304 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Vicker's Tavern was always one of our favorite romantic hot spots and we missed it when it closed. White Dog has done a great job renovating and expanding its footprint. We felt very welcomed upon arriving and I had jokingly asked for a table near a fireplace because we live in Florida now. When we checked in, the hostess chuckled and guided us to a table right next to a fireplace! They offer a nice list of cocktails and wines by the glass. To start, definitely try the mushroom soup, it was amazing. The flounder, trout and cajun catfish entrees were very well done. Service was accommodating and friendly. We had a very good experience.
    White Dog Cafe - Chester SpringsResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jan! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know how we're doing. I'm glad we could give you a good experience for your first time back. It looks like we may have missed the mark in food and service, please let us know if there is anything we could do better in the future, we love critical feedback. All the best, Kristen Foster, Assistant General Manager.

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  10. Maggie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were excellent, but I can't figure out why we could not get a reservation at 6. We took one for 5:30 but the place was still empty when we left at 7. I also don't understand why we had to wait 10 minutes to be seated when the place was empty. Maybe a tad snooty. . .
    White Dog Cafe - Chester SpringsResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear your experience at the host stand felt stuffy. When booking through Opentable our automated booking system doesn't always make the best decisions for larger parties. Please give us a call next time to book your reservation and we can try and accommodate you more sufficiently. I'm pleased to hear you had a great meal and your service was top notch! Thanks for taking the time to review, and we can't wait to have you back in. All the best - Kristen Foster, Assistant General Manager.

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FAQs

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 827-9000.

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs is rated 4.6 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 104 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

181 Gordon Dr, Exton, PA 19341-1320

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Exton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 827-9000
  • Private party facilities
    Call our Special Events team to discuss hosting your next gathering or celebration in one or several of our dining spaces.
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