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White Dog Cafe-Haverford, Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
4.6
3874 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 73 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 BasketUS$10.00

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

    • Maryland Crab DipUS$24.00

      PA Noble Cheddar, Ritz Cracker Crumble, Toasted Baguette

      • Local Artisan CheeseUS$19.00

        Choice of Three, Seasonal Accompaniments

        • Foot Long Hot DogUS$23.00

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

          • Snack BoardUS$22.00

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

            • Goat Cheese Whipped RicottaUS$18.00

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

              • Roasted Garlic HummusUS$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 SoupUS$13.00

                  Truffle Crème Fraîche, Chives

                  • Squash BisqueUS$12.00

                    Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chili Oil

                    • French Onion SoupUS$14.00

                      Sourdough Crouton, Melted Swiss & Provolone

                      • Sandy Ridge Deviled EggsUS$12.00

                        Traditional Filling, Crispy Shallots, Smoked Paprika

                        • Wild Mushroom ToastUS$15.00

                          Pickled Shallots, Maplebrook Farm Stracciatella, Grilled Sourdough

                          • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*US$18.00

                            Avocado, Sriracha, Sesame Soy Emulsion, Micro Cilantro

                            • Smokey Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

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

                              • Oysters on the Half*US$0.00

                                Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Mignonette

                                • MPUS$0.00

                              • Buffalo CauliflowerUS$15.00

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

                                • Beet & Arugula SaladUS$14.00

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

                                  • Winter Harvest SaladUS$14.00

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

                                    • Caesar SaladUS$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 ChickenUS$29.00

                                        Smokey Mac & Cheese, Herb Chicken Jus

                                        • Flounder PiccataUS$37.00

                                          Lemon Caper Butter, Creamy Crab & Broccoli Orzo

                                          • Shrimp & Scallop PastaUS$28.00

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

                                            • New York Strip Frites*US$55.00

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

                                              • Asian BBQ Pork Spare RibsUS$29.00

                                                Spicy Linvilla Orchard Pear Slaw, Sesame Crusted Steamed Rice

                                                • Spicy Lamb BologneseUS$27.00

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

                                                  • Green Meadow Farm Beef MeatloafUS$29.00

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

                                                    • Meadow Run Farm Lamb ShankUS$42.00

                                                      Honey Nut Squash, Tomato, Olives, Soft Parmesan Polenta

                                                      • Verlasso SalmonUS$30.00

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

                                                        • Pan Seared Rainbow TroutUS$29.00

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

                                                          • Spicy Thai Steak Salad*US$28.00

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

                                                            • 8oz Center Cut Filet MignonUS$57.00

                                                              Birchrun Blue Cheese Butter, Smoked Onion Jam, Broccolini

                                                              • Ivy City Smoked Salmon Chopped SaladUS$25.00

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

                                                                • White Dog 'Double Cheddar' Burger*US$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: December 21, 2024

                                                                              What 3,874 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.

                                                                              3,874 Reviews

                                                                              1. Eva

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The food at White Dog Cafe in Haverford was very exceptional & yummy as always. Our waitress, Heather, did an excellent job of serving us & refilling our drinks & taking our orders.

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                                                                              2. Shane

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                It’s like having a terrific home-cooked meal at your very classiest friend’s home. Always a pleasure.

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                                                                              3. Sade

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our server was wonderful. He sang for my friend as it was her birthday

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                                                                              4. ELIZABETH

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                Dined 6 days 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 5 days ago
                                                                                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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                                                                              5. Christophe

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                Dined 7 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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                                                                              6. Vince

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                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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                                                                              7. GEORGE

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                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                248 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                248 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                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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                                                                              8. Dr. S.

                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                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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                                                                              9. Samantha

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Charleston

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                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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                                                                              10. Sean

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                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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                                                                              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 3874 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 p.m.
                                                                              Booked 73 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
                                                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                                                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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