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White Dog Cafe-Haverford, Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
4.6
3871 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 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$24.00

      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$18.00

              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$13.00

                  Truffle Crème Fraîche, Chives

                  • Autumn 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'

                                  • Fall 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$37.00

                                          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$30.00

                                                        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: October 18, 2024

                                                                              What 3,871 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
                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                              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 an "excellent dining experience" with "exemplary service" and "consistently good food." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu items like the cornbread appetizer and mushroom soup. The atmosphere is lively yet upscale, making it a "great place for any occasion." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

                                                                              3,871 Reviews

                                                                              1. ELIZABETH

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                We added a person last minute and were originally told that we couldn’t be accommodated but then they pulled through and fit us in!
                                                                                White Dog Cafe-HaverfordResponded today
                                                                                Hi Elizabeth, We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you had a positive experience overall. We’d love to know more about how we could have earned a 5-star review in terms of food, ambience, and value. Your thoughts would be invaluable to us as we continue to improve. Regarding the addition of another person to your reservation, we apologize for the inconvenience. At the time of your reservation, we were experiencing a high volume and unfortunately didn't have the availability to accommodate the extra guest. However, we were grateful that another table realized they needed less space and offered to adjust, which allowed us to fit your party without delay. We're glad we could find a solution! We hope to welcome you back soon! Gizzel Willis Assistant General Manager

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                                                                              2. Christophe

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Great lunch with an attentive and efficient service and very tasty dishes! Thank you!

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                                                                              3. Vince

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                We enjoyed Sunday brunch in December. They were very busy. There were adequate number of staff. We all enjoyed our meal.

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                                                                              4. GEORGE

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                247 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                247 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                We have been to all of the White Dog Cafe locations. I have to say though, the Haverford location requires Management's (that means you Marty and Sydney Grims) attention. The pace of cocktails (the bar is too slow and tenders can't make anything too confusing or unique) and starters/entrees is much too slow. I believe that the servers do the best that they can but it is time for the Grims to start spending some money and add the appropriate number of staff. Also, might be worthwhile for the Wayne or Autograph Manager to come and oversee the operation and put in place an improvement plan. Hate to be too critical of the current manager but this has now been proven and is now a trend and not out of norm. We liked Haverford because it was a bit quieter than Wayne but I guess we will be going back to Wayne. It's a shame because we really like the restaurant.

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                                                                              5. Dr. S.

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Server was a gem. Appreciate her substitute ingredient in the whisky sour. Delicious.

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                                                                              6. Sean

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                Seated in the bar area which was very loud and had a totally different vibe from the nice dining room. Service was super slow. Bread basket was good. Pecan crusted salmon had no pecan crusting and portions were small. Flounder was pretty good after adding salt. They didn’t refill our waters. The waiter was nice but maybe he was just too busy.

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                                                                              7. Samantha

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Charleston

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                It was my husband’s birthday dinner but I felt like the birthday girl, hahah. The kind waitress completed my jacket and outfit more than once and was super attentive while not being too much either. The food was fantastic as always but I will say the crab dip was unevenly heated. We didn’t mention it because everything else was perfect and didn’t want to be a hassle. We love it here. Such a great experience every time.

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                                                                              8. Eva

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The food as always is excellent & very energetic & lively. Restaurant was very busy & service was kind of slow be waiter checked on us to make sure everything was great & that we are enjoying our meals. All the staffs are very hard working & busy serving all their customers.

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                                                                              9. Merle

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We ate at a booth in the bar and Nick, as usual. was terrific!

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                                                                              10. Marc

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 9, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent lunch. Excellent experience. I look forward to returning.

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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 3871 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.

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 90 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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