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White Dog Cafe-Haverford, Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
4.6
3854 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Havertown

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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

                  • Autumn 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'

                                  • Fall 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: October 18, 2024

                                                                              What 3,854 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

                                                                              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.

                                                                              3,854 Reviews

                                                                              1. Angela

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                1.0

                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Overall a mediocre experience at best. Salad uninspired and way too much dressing. Strip steak for $55, nearly half was fat, rest of it was tough. Meatloaf was way too salty. Bread basket was decent. Server was attentive and personable. We were seated in a room behind and adjacent to the front, main dining room. Said room was a mess. When diners left, the empty tables were not cleaned so in essence we were surrounded by dirty tables. I don’t know when White Dog devolved to a third rate establishment but we will never patronize it again

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                                                                              2. Deborah

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                39 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                39 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Dinner was delicious and the waitstaff attentive but unintrusive. It was a total pleasure.

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                                                                              3. TripleA

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Service was poor. We never saw our waiter once he took our order. Two of us wanted to order a glass of wine with dinner but there was no sight of him. After dinner another waiter came. We asked to see the dessert menu and he brought our check instead. Main food was ok. But, we ordered rolls that were cold inside. If you're going to make people pay for bread, it should be delivered and presented properly. I've been to White Dog in Haverford, Wayne and Philly numerous times. This was disappointing. I happened to share this experience with another family member who said when she last went it was so bad, her group decided they'd never go back. WHAT HAPPENED TO WD IN HAVERFORD?

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                                                                              4. mariam

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                5.0

                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Exceptional service and delicious food! They sat us at a comfy table and our waitress was very attentive.

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                                                                              5. Joseph

                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                73 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                73 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                A reliable choice for good food, service, and ambience.

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                                                                              6. Jonathan

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                5.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 23, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The service was remarkable . I had a memorial service to attend and was running 30+ minutes late for party of five and the restaurant held the table for us.

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                                                                              7. Marc

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                The restaurant seemed to b understaffed, with the result that service was not the best. Our waiter tried his best and did a good job in some ways, but several other staffers helped over the course of the meal as well. Unfortunately the food was uneven. We have eaten at this branch of the White Dog many times and have always found the food very good, but this time there were some disappointments. We did appreciate being able to stay after finishing our meal given that members offer group had not seen each other for some time.

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                                                                              8. Viveka

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Have been coming for their amazing happy hour menu for over 20 years now . Menu changes constantly with new cocktails but they have the sense to keep favorites like the deviled eggs, truffle fries and oysters throughout as constant staples while changing out some other items on the menu.

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                                                                              9. Justin

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Jonathan was great! He was very friendly and helpful.

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                                                                              10. Agneta

                                                                                Philadelphia

                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                We had a great lunch. Place was packed so it was noisy but our waiter, Jonathan did a fabulous job. Started with tuna tartare which was good but the whipped cheese with pears was fairly bland. Great omelette, super mushroom soup and wonderful shrimp Caesar salad. Nice lunch place!

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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 3854 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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                                                                              White Dog Cafe-Haverford

                                                                              4.6
                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                              Contemporary American
                                                                              Havertown

                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              9:30 p.m.
                                                                              Booked 59 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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