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White Dog Cafe - University City

4.6
4.6
5511 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 94 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (215) 386-9224
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighbourhood
    University City
  • Cross Street
    On Sansom Street between 34th and 36th Street
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking is available surrounding the restaurant. Penn garage is available on 34th Street and Ludlow.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 5,511 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe - University City is a beloved dining spot offering "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a unique dog-themed ambiance. Guests rave about the "incredible" brunch options and creative, accommodating menu with standout dishes like the "Wild Mushroom Toast" and "Blackened Cajun Catfish." The lively decor adds charm, making it a "must-visit" in Philadelphia.

5,511 Reviews
  1. Edward

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A favorite restaurant. Food & service did not disappoint. That said there must have been a different bartender on. Generally the Old Fashions are spot on, tonight subpar at best.

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  2. Meaghan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! We had a time crunch to catch our train and our waiter was so accommodating and made sure our food came quickly! Great service!

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  3. William

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality of food and service is not what it used to be.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Throwback to the 80s here, unfortunately. Soggy crab cake, mushy vegetables. Hurried, distracted service. Disappointing!

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  5. Taylor

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to White Dog 1000x!! It is our favorite restaurant! With that being said, i’m not sure I would go again on Valentine’s day. They ran out of drink menus, so our waiter was sort of frustrated when we couldn’t decide what cocktails we wanted to try. When the cocktails arrived they weren’t great. Our appetizer was good (buff chik dip). We ordered the asian short ribs and the half chicken. The short ribs were good but sort of cold and the half chicken was INCREDIBLY dry. The sides were just okay. I have never had a bad meal here so I was for sure disappointed.

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  6. David

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an excellent place to eat! It's a charming restaurant with lots of little rooms where the noise level is low. The food quality was excellent and it came out very quickly, despite being a very crowded evening.

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  7. mark

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whole experience was great! Food was delicious, drinks were well crafted and our server was so knowledgeable and efficient. We have visited White Dog in Wayne and I was equally impressed!

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  8. Josh

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very fatty steak for $50+. Very pricey for the food and service we experienced.

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  9. Michelle

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tables way too close to one another. It is very claustrophobic. People at the next table had to move their table in order to leave . The waitress very nice and friendly. Food was good but a little expensive

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife’s flounder entree was outstanding and my NY Steak was just average ($56). Back dining area crowded and very loud! Service was friendly and professional. View from our window seat was a loading dock.they didn’t think of darkening the windows? And there was $5 surcharge for a martini and my Kettle one on rocks. In addition a 3.5% surcharge on my credit card. My advise is to just price things accurately for you to run your business and take the less than fun surcharges off the final bill. You get the bill and feel like it’s a final tax to leave.

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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 5511 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 94 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for White Dog Cafe - University City

3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On Sansom Street between 34th and 36th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    University City
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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