White Dog Cafe - Haverford

This place is great, although expensive, but perfect for a special dinner. I really appreciate how Philly restaurants have outposts in the surrounding suburbs that are easily accessible without having to go all the way into the city. The white dog has plenty of parking out front, some limited outdoor seating that I wouldn't bother with since it's practically in the parking lot, and three separate areas indoors to dine. They have a bar area and booths, a bright and cheery area with many tables for two, and a section further in the back where I've seen large parties sitting. I never really focus so much on the surroundings and decor in my yelp reviews, but here I felt like it was necessary, since their whole brand is built around quirky dog decorations in cozy spaces.

Their food is very good, better than other places you'll find in the area, but again be ready to pay. Generally the cheapest entree on the menu costs $29. Their menu changes seasonally, and they always have delicious and innovative things to order. In the fall I've gotten calamari and a short rib dish, and this past weekend I got the spicy lamb bolognese (it wasn't particularly spicy) with a teeny little blob of pesto ricotta on top. It was very rich and delicious. My boyfriend got the double cheddar burger with truffle parm fries (not pictured), which he said were very good. That I think is available year round, along with their meatloaf which is also tasty.

New bartenders , skimpy measured drinks
Stay away !! , plenty of other local
Establishments who make much much better drinks

Yes, there is a group of White Dog Cafés across the area. But if you're in or planning to be in Philadelphia, you just might want to begin and end your exploration at this particular outpost.

The entire place is wonderfully whimsical without being too twee, forced, or formulaic. It's comfortable and has bar, booth, and table seating options. The bar area is a great place for people-watching, and the denizens of the city's historic Main Line make that activity particularly enjoyable.

Equally enjoyable? The excellent, friendly, and professional service, and the amazing food. Deviled eggs? With caviar topping? Oh, yes. Multiple items featuring those exceptional Kennet Square mushrooms? Check. Perfectly prepared burgers and sandwiches? Of course. Pulled pork sliders on house-baked Hawaiian-style rolls? Yes, please.

You get the idea. Go for a delicious, leisurely, farm-to-table, locally sourced lunch, and make the rest of your day a LOT better.

White Dog Cafe offers a delightful brunch experience with attentive service and delicious food. The warm donuts appetizer stole the show, closely followed by the homemade seasonal brunch bread, currently featuring a yummy banana bread. My beet and arugula salad, with a smart substitution of avocado for cheese and the addition of jumbo blackened shrimp, provided a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The ambiance exudes good vibes, and the restaurant attracts a steady stream of customers, so making a reservation during peak hours is advisable. Overall, White Dog Cafe delivers a memorable brunch outing, and I recommend it for anyone looking for a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience.

Where do I start with one of the go to places around the Philly area? Do you go for the atmosphere? The stellar food selections or the amazing team that works there? That's this establishments 3 star approach. From the moment you walk in until the time we walked out, food is like artwork there....an experience for the mouth! And the ambiance is just as pleasing! Decor and design inside this place is reason enough to go. Soak in the original artwork, handcrafted sculptures, and one of a kind pieces! Lastly this staff here and at the Wayne location are at the top of their game. Our wait staff was fabulous, smiling, engaging and prompt. And Max, you are a one of a kind- breath of fresh air! I'm bringing a copy of Truman Capote to my next dining session! 5 stars!

Decent food that's pricey, but fresh, in a farmhouse-homey aesthetic. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner at White Dog Cafe. Service was friendly but slow--we looked at each other at one point and wondered what the holdup was. But soon enough we got our food. The green curry mussels were tender and flavorful. Loved the use of dill and the toasted bread. The heirloom tomato salad was perfectly dressed and very light and summery. We ordered it with chicken, which was a bit dry but tasty given the seasoning. The orecchiette was, as my husband put it, "a challenging dish" in that the broccoli rabe was very, very bitter, but I thought it was still decent. Glad it wasn't swimming in oil or butter like some broccoli rabe dishes are in other places.

Overall, we liked the food and thought it was fresh and tasty, if a bit overpriced.

we usually love white dog, however it's a real splurge as you will be spending over $100 for two people for lunch. With that, should come great service. This location was total lackluster when it came to service... we saw our server 2 times and watched the manager stand around in the middle of the room. There needs to be far more organization on service if we are going to be spending that much. So overall I would skip this location but go to Wayne, it's always a hit and even in my opinion much better decorated. When it come to the food highly recommend the whipped feta appetizer and although I'm not a fan my boyfriend raves over the deviled egg. Hope this helps!

Fantastic brunch spot in the suburbs. White Dog did not disappoint this Saturday. Friendly reminder, on a weekend, it is likely you'll have a 1+Hr wait with no reservation (bar seating here, however, is first come first served).

Highly recommend the butternut squash soup. It's poured over candied pecans and thinly sliced green apples, it's amazing. The Avocado BLT was fantastic - large, full sandwich, and you can't go wrong with the truffle fries it comes with. Can't wait to come back.

What a delight to visit all three white dog cafés... Finally!
I'm so happy with the service we had. We ordered a mushroom soup and a squash soup. Both were so flavorful and so delicious. We split the beet salad that had such beautiful watermelon radish on top and then I got the melted tuna sandwiches. Absolutely delicious I really enjoyed my visit here.

I absolutely adore the all the doggy paintings and fixtures!
The farm to table menu is absolutely wonderful. I look forward to visiting again.

I came here for a rehearsal dinner, so I don't know if the regular dining experience is exactly the same. The first thing that is going to leap out at you is the decor. Then are leaning heavy into the white dog thing. Very kitschy and whimsical. Staff was very pleasant and attentive. The food was really very, very good. The salmon was nicely prepared and the starters and dessert were also quite good. The standout here was the prime rib. It was very possibly the best prime rib I have had. I really can't say enough about it. Highly recommend. If I had one tiny complaint; their coffee needs some work, weak and thin not great after such a terrific meal.