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White Dog Cafe - University City

4.6
4.6
5517 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
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Booked 72 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
An iconic restaurant in University City since 1983, White Dog Cafe is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic, and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, and inspiring award-winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones offer charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking is available surrounding the restaurant. Penn garage is available on 34th Street and Ludlow.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 5,517 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe - University City offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its eclectic decor, it delights with diverse menu options, including standout dishes like the "Blackened Cajun Catfish" and "Wild Mushroom Toast." While some note crowded seating, the "charming atmosphere" and "friendly, accommodating staff" make it a must-visit.
5,517 Reviews
  1. PATRICIA

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a grand time today! The food was great (as usual) the staff was nice and extremely accommodating. White Dog is always a good place to have a great time.

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  2. Catherine

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the White Dog Cafe near UPENN's campus is outstanding. Never disappointed.

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  3. Patricia L

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall! The only issue was that the chicken fit my chicken & waffles was overcooked & inedible.

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  4. Jai

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White Dog Cafe has excellent food and drinks, a comfortable location, and excellent staff. I ate there by myself on a business trip, and the host thoughtfully moved my seat from a crowded, noisy room to a quieter room. I asked my waiter for a recommendation between the fish dishes, and instead of just recommending the most expensive dish, she recommended a less expensive one, which was delicious. Cool decor, cool people, cool vibes, delicious food and drink!

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  5. Maureen

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, I've been dining here for decades. I introduced it today to a 21-year-old co-worker who had never been. He ordered my favorite dish - Lamb Bolognese - and practically licked the bowl clean! He took pictures of his food and the marvelous dog-themed decor. Kevin S is an outstanding server. Very enjoyable and delicious experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The White Dog was completely charming. The soups and salads we ordered were wonderful and staff was very professional and attentive.

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  7. Jodi

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. It was packed when we arrived but they sat us right away. Our server was wonderful and so was our food. Would definitely go back for sure!

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  8. Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect except for the credit card processing fee of 3%

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  9. Fred

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a late lunch no crowds excellent experience

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  10. Heather

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The main issue was that we were a party of 5 and they crammed us into a table for 4, which made the whole experience less than enjoyable. For such a pricey place, I expected better service. The food was good but there was a hair on one of the dishes. They kindly replaced the dish but then did not take the charge off of the bill so that had to be corrected. Our waitress was very nice and I appreciate that they were very busy but these incidents did put a downer on an evening we had been looking forward to.

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FAQs

White Dog Cafe - University City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 386-9224.

White Dog Cafe - University City is rated 4.6 stars by 5517 OpenTable diners.

White Dog Cafe - University City 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
7:30 PM
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 72 times today
Google Map for White Dog Cafe - University City

3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking is available surrounding the restaurant. Penn garage is available on 34th Street and Ludlow.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Delivery & takeout
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