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White Dog Cafe-Haverford, Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
4.6
3908 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
White Dog Cafe has been engaging its local community with award-winning contemporary American cuisine, since 1983 in Philadelphia and since 2010 in Wayne. Known for creative menus, using the highest quality farm-fresh ingredients and humanely raised meats and poultry, our menus change weekly to capture the best local, seasonal and sustainable grown foods available. Our inspiring menus are complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails served with warm hospitality.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:45 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 896-4556
  • Website
    http://whitedog.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josh White
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    379 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041
  • Neighborhood
    Havertown
  • Cross street
    Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road
  • Parking details
    Parking in Haverford Square
  • Public transit
    Haverford Square Train Station is right behind the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Bread Basket$10.00

    House Made Hawaiian Rolls, Sea Salt Butter, Spicy Honey, B & B Pickles

    • Maryland Crab Dip$25.00

      PA Noble Cheddar, Ritz Cracker Crumble, Toasted Baguette

      • Local Artisan Cheese$19.00

        Choice of Three, Seasonal Accompaniments

        • Foot Long Hot Dog$23.00

          All Beef, Butter Toasted Bun, Local & House Made Condiments

          • Snack Board$22.00

            Mortadella, Pepperoni, Pepper Shooters,Local Cheese, Chips, Deviled Eggs, Fruits, Nuts, Pickles

            • Goat Cheese Whipped Ricotta$19.00

              Roasted Local Pears, Grapes, Balsamic,Spiced Hazelnuts, Grilled Sourdough

              • Roasted Garlic Hummus$16.00

                Grilled Pita, Lavash Chips, Carrot Chermoula

                First Course

                Add Protein to Salad: Free Range Chicken Breast $9 | Organic Tofu $6 | Pacific Shrimp $12 | Verlasso Salmon $15

                • Kennett Square Mushroom Soup$14.00

                  Truffle Crème Fraîche, Chives

                  • Squash Bisque$12.00

                    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chili Oil

                    • French Onion Soup$14.00

                      Sourdough Crouton, Melted Swiss & Provolone

                      • Sandy Ridge Deviled Eggs$12.00

                        Traditional Filling, Crispy Shallots, Smoked Paprika

                        • Wild Mushroom Toast$15.00

                          Pickled Shallots, Maplebrook Farm Stracciatella, Grilled Sourdough

                          • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*$18.00

                            Avocado, Sriracha, Sesame Soy Emulsion, Micro Cilantro

                            • Smokey Mac & Cheese$16.00

                              Pulled Pork, Carolina BBQ Glaze, Smoked Gouda, Pickled Jalapenos

                              • Oysters on the Half*$0.00

                                Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Mignonette

                                • MP$0.00

                              • Buffalo Cauliflower$15.00

                                Black Pepper Ranch, Birchrun Blue Cheese Crumble, Carrots & Celery

                                • Beet & Arugula Salad$14.00

                                  Shellbark Hollow Goat Cheese, Herb Crème Fraîche, Crispy Polenta 'Croutons'

                                  • Winter Harvest Salad$14.00

                                    Broccoli, Cauliflower, Apples, Craisins, Pepitas, Pecans, Blue Cheese, Local Greens, Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

                                    • Caesar Salad$14.00

                                      Romaine, Red Endive, Sourdough Crouton, Parmesan, Lemon Anchovy Dressing

                                      Entrees

                                      Burger Additions ($2 Each): Sandy Ridge Farm Cage-Free Egg | Spicy Ep!c Pickles | Thick Cut Bacon | Kennett Square Mushrooms

                                      • Rotisserie Roasted Giannone Farms Half Chicken$29.00

                                        Smokey Mac & Cheese, Herb Chicken Jus

                                        • Flounder Piccata$38.00

                                          Lemon Caper Butter, Creamy Crab & Broccoli Orzo

                                          • Shrimp & Scallop Pasta$28.00

                                            Broccoli Rabe, Fire Roasted Peppers, Tomato, Curly Fettuccine, Garlic Cream, Toasted Parmesan

                                            • New York Strip Frites*$55.00

                                              14 oz Black Rock Farm Angus, Red Wine Shallot Butter, House Steak Sauce, Truffle Parmesan Fries

                                              • Asian BBQ Pork Spare Ribs$29.00

                                                Spicy Linvilla Orchard Pear Slaw, Sesame Crusted Steamed Rice

                                                • Spicy Lamb Bolognese$27.00

                                                  House Made Rigatoni, Jersey Crushed Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach, Whipped Basil Ricotta

                                                  • Green Meadow Farm Beef Meatloaf$29.00

                                                    Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Crispy Onions, Mushroom Gravy

                                                    • Meadow Run Farm Lamb Shank$42.00

                                                      Honey Nut Squash, Tomato, Olives, Soft Parmesan Polenta

                                                      • Verlasso Salmon$32.00

                                                        Pecan Crusted, Maple Bourbon Glaze, Roasted Yams, Apples, Eagle Road Farm Lacinato Kale

                                                        • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00

                                                          Crab Roe Brown Butter Almandine, pommes puree, Dilly Green Beans, Fennel Herb Salad

                                                          • Spicy Thai Steak Salad*$28.00

                                                            Chilled Tenderloin Tips, Udon Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, Peanuts, Baby Greens, Julienne Vegetables, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

                                                            • 8oz Center Cut Filet Mignon$57.00

                                                              Birchrun Blue Cheese Butter, Smoked Onion Jam, Broccolini

                                                              • Ivy City Smoked Salmon Chopped Salad$25.00

                                                                Local Greens, Tomato, Pickled Tinkerbell Peppers, Citrus, Everything Bagel Spice, Pumpernickel Croutons, Creamy Horseradish Dressing

                                                                • White Dog 'Double Cheddar' Burger*$24.00

                                                                  Green Meadow Farm Smoked Bacon Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Red Onion, Brioche, Truffle Parmesan Fries

                                                                  Seasonal Sides

                                                                  $9 each

                                                                  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

                                                                    Pennsylvania Maple Dressing, Bacon

                                                                    • Broccolini

                                                                      Toasted Garlic, Olive Oil

                                                                      • Sesame Crusted Steamed Rice

                                                                        Spicy Linvilla Orchard Pear Slaw, Soy Sauce

                                                                        • Fried Pickles

                                                                          Garlic Panko Crusted, Spicy Mayo

                                                                          • Truffle Fries

                                                                            Grana Padano, Truffle Oil, Chives

                                                                            • Pommes Puree

                                                                              Herby Chicken Jus

                                                                              Last updated: January 15, 2025

                                                                              What 3,908 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
                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                                              • 4.6Ambience
                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Western Suburbs

                                                                                Great for brunch

                                                                              • Western Suburbs

                                                                                Contemporary American

                                                                              • Western Suburbs

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              White Dog Cafe-Haverford offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Patrons appreciate the "charming ambiance" and diverse menu, making it ideal for various occasions. Some reviews did note occasional service delays, but the overall consensus highlights it as a "neighborhood gem" and a consistently satisfying choice.

                                                                              3,908 Reviews

                                                                              1. Lauri

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                29 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                29 reviews

                                                                                Dined today

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                White Dog Haverford is a consistently good place for brunch or lunch.

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                                                                              2. Hossein

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We usually go to another White Dog location. This was our first time at this location in Haverford. We liked this location a lot. The space is larger, tables aren’t as cramped. Food and service is excellent. Lots of parking spaces outside.

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                                                                              3. Joe

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                                                                                Baltimore

                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                My husband got bacon that at first was hardly chewable as it was so over done and then when he asked for new bacon, it was nearly raw. For the price, not a great experience

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                                                                              4. Justin

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                An outstanding farm to table restaurant. The menu had an abundance of wonderful selections, so many so, that my wife opted to order 4 separate items. My wife is a Caesar Salad and Brussel sprout  connoisseur. She. Ranked the Caesar as one of the best anywhere, and very much enjoyed the Brussel Sprouts. I tried both and thought they were excellent. For dinner, my wife had the mushroom toast. She absolutely loved it. She actually thought about ordering an additional one to go to have for lunch the following day. For my main course, I had a flounder piccata, which was outstanding. While waiting for my food the table next to me enjoyed a foot-long hotdog with housemaid condiments. It looked amazing, and I plan on trying during my next visit. The service is a 10. The servers make it a point to let you know that they’re there to serve you and we’ll go out of their way to work with the kitchen to accommodate any and all reasonable requests. Max, the manager is one of the best in the business. He greets every customer entering the restaurant at the door. You will be hard-pressed to find a farm to table restaurant of this quality at such a reasonable price point anywhere. I rarely take the time to write a review like this unless the restaurant is truly deserving.

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                                                                              5. Kevin

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                62 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                62 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Service was exceptionally slow. Restaurant was over half empty when we got there, ordered Deviled eggs, rolls, hotdog and mushroom soup. Got the eggs and rolls as appetizer. They came in a reasonable time. The hotdog and soup took an additional 1/2 hour to arrive and were not "hot" when delivered. We waited another 15 min after we finished eating before we flagged a server to get a to go box and our check. Very disappointed.

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                                                                              6. Kathy

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                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                122 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                122 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent lunch menu. Food and server were awesome. The mushroom soup, gyro and beet salad were very good. Server was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!

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                                                                              7. Kathy

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                I am a regular here and for dinner the restaurant was half empty and the service was terrible.

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                                                                              8. camryn

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                i love white dog!! the vibes are exquisite and the employees and managers are so nice!

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                                                                              9. Eva

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                15 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                15 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food is always good & services are likewise good. Staffs are hardworking as always.

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                                                                              10. Janet

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                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                62 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                62 reviews

                                                                                Dined on January 9, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We held our small, book club lunch here to celebrate the holidays. The waitstaff was professional and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              White Dog Cafe-Haverford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 896-4556.

                                                                              White Dog Cafe-Haverford is rated 4.6 stars by 3908 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              White Dog Cafe-Haverford 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.

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 55 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for White Dog Cafe-Haverford

                                                                              379 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041

                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road
                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                Havertown
                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:45 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Parking in Haverford Square
                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                Haverford Square Train Station is right behind the restaurant
                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                Josh White
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://whitedog.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (610) 896-4556
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

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