White Dog Cafe-Haverford

Name: White Dog Cafe-Haverford
Address: 379 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, United States, 19041
Telephone: (610) 896-4556
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2922 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

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8:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

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(610) 896-4556

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Dining style
Casual Dining
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, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Lamb

Location
379 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041
Neighborhood
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, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Whipped Feta$16.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Lemon Olive Oil, Grilled Pita, Toasted Lavash
Local Artisan Cheese$19.00
Seasonal Jams & Accompaniments
Roasted Garlic Hummus$14.00
Epic! Pickles Giardiniera, Grilled Pita & Lavash
House Made Bread$9.00
Herb Focaccia, Whipped Garlic, Basil Pesto

Market Salads

Beet and Arugula$14.00
Shellbark Goat cheese, Herb Creme Fraiche, Crispy Polenta Croutons
Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine, Red Endives, Crouton, Parmesan Crisp, Lemon Anchovy Dressing
Burrata Salad$15.00
Spring Peas, Green Herbs, Local Honey, Everything Spice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

First Course

Kennett Square Mushroom Soup$13.00
Snipped Chives, Truffle Creme Fraiche
Carrot Ginger Bisque$12.00
Coconut, Cashew "Cream", Blue Moon Acres Micro Cilantro
Jerk Chicken Lollipops$18.00
Uncle Vinny's Jerk Rub, Pickled Chillies
Kung Pao Cauliflower$15.00
Cucumber, Scallions, Chilis, Crushed Peanuts, Soy-Ginger Glaze
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$18.00
Avocado, Sesame Soy Emulsion, Sriracha, True Leaf Micro Cilantro
Sandy Ridge Farms Deviled Eggs$11.00
Half Dozen Cage-Free Eggs, Chef's Assortment of Seasonal Fillings
Smoky Mac & Cheese$16.00
Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked Gouda, Pickled Jalapeno
Oysters on the Half
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Champagne Mignonette
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Add Protein to Salad

Entrees

Verlasso Salmon$30.00
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Mediterranean Olives, Crispy Potatoes, Preserved Lemon Yogurt
Idaho Rainbow Trout$28.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Spring Onions, Grilled Lemon, Caper Herb Butter
Pork Milanese$28.00
Spring Radish and Snow Pea Salad, Local Herbs, Green Goddess Dressing
Grilled Swordfish$38.00
Charred Broccoli, Orange-Ginger Glaze, Chili Butter
Spicy Lamb Bolognese$27.00
Severino Rigatoni, Jersey Crushed Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach, Basil
Shrimp ABLT Salad$27.00
Bibb Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Smoked Bacon, Pickled Red Onions, Chipotle Rance
Green Meadow Farm Beef Meatloaf$28.00
Whipped Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Kennett Square Mushroom Gravy
Locust Point Farm Half Chicken$29.00
Creamed Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Chicken Jus
1855 Black Angus New York Strip$56.00
Red Wine Shallot Butter, Watercress Salad, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Cabernet Demi
Thai Steak Noodle Salad$29.00
Chilled Tenderloin Tips, Udon Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spiced Peanuts, Baby Greens, Julienne Vegetables, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Vegan Cheese Burger$24.00
Plant Based Burger, Cheddar, Pickles, Onion, 1000 Island Sauce, Sweet Potato Bun, Fries
Green Meadow Farm Double Cheddar Burger$22.00
Smoked Bacon Mayo, Bibb Lettuce, Grilled Red Onion, Brioche Bun, Truffle Parmesan Fries

Sides for Two

Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Farm Egg, Truffle Vinaigrette
Roasted Mushrooms$9.00
Truffle Bread Crumbs, Sherry Aioli
Charred Broccoli$9.00
Orange Ginger Glaze
Truffle Parmesan Fries$9.00
Spicy Aioli
Fried Pickles$8.00
Panko Crusted, Spicy Aioli
Crispy Potatoes$9.00
Chimichurri, Preserved Lemon Yogurt

What 2,922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
The outside was empty except one table with 2 noisy toddlers and we were seated right next to them. Server was very attentive. Eggs were too wet. I still can’t get used to not having bread with a meal of eggs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience5
My friend got the famous mushroom soup. It came out and was room temperature probably a little less than room temperature. We asked the waitress if it was supposed to be a cold soup she said no and went back and got a second one. Upon tasting the second one it was just as cold… I went and grabbed the wait again and she said oh well have him do another one so she brought out another one and that one was finally warmer, not hot but definitely warmer than the first two. Since this happened three times to get it right we figured for sure they would take it off of our bill or a discount on it because the same mistake happened twice, but to our dismay they again charged us for the soup. Very disappointing and I expect better from a high quality restaurant…
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BergjM
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience5
Love the ambiance and theme. It’s been years since I’ve been there and I remembered it fondly. Food was very good but the service could have been better. Waiter seemed a bit stand off ish and didn’t come back to fill out water or see if we needed another drink. The Mac and cheese also did not come with pulled pork… we were a bit disappointed but made the best of it. I would return again.
RS
RebeccaS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
We love this place. Always reliable. Great outside tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Graduation
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SusanC
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went here for our son’s graduation dinner. Parking was easy, atmosphere was lovely and fun, and the food was amazingly delicious. We liked it so much we went back the next day for lunch after the graduation ceremony
JV
JVD23
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience4
Made a reservation but had to wait 30 minutes for a table which defeats the purpose of a reservation
PG
PoshG
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow the perfect quaint place with character and great food. I was there for a business meeting and it was spectacular!! My only complaint is I wish they would open in Northen Va in Tysons Corner . I can’t say enough about the food quality. It’s a everyday and every occasion restaurant!!
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RobertW
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent brunch with pleasant outdoor seating. Friendly and attentive service. All the food was delicious.
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Chris
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food quality was excellent and the service was very professional while being approachable.
MD
MDodds
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. And, very allergy friendly which my family appreciates (all the menu items indicate allergens). Thank you for that!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service!
JP
JaneP
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food!
GD
GraduationDinner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
I had made the reservation months ago for my son's graduation dinner. The 5 of us had to squeeze into a booth. Once the food arrived, it was lukewarm and felt overprized. We won't come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food wasn’t that good. Appetizers were over priced.
C
Cathy
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
White Dog never disappoints. We went for a celebratory college graduation brunch. Everything was delicious. The service impeccable and the decor is comfy and charming. You can’t go wrong.
CM
CathyM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
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Mcmc
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The front booth was chaos and unorganized.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birth of a grand baby
PA
3PAtourists
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great as always!
C
Cathy
Philadelphia
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our 42 Anniversary and we wanted to go somewhere special. I’ve been here before and knew my husband would love it too. We were 10 minutes late due to a traffic accident on the Schuylkill but we called to let them know we were running late. They were really nice about it. We started w the cheese plate which was wonderful although a few more crackers would have been nice. 3 cheeses, 2 fruit, honey and jam! For my entree I had Shrimp ABLT salad. Spicy shrimp w enough avocado to cool things off w bacon. My husband had the chicken which he raved about. We finished the meal w the chocolate brownie and strawberry shortcake thinking we’d share and take some home. They were both excellent and we finished both. The meal was wonderful. Out server was Devon. What a nice young man. He never made us feel rushed nor did we feel like we were waiting forever. He offered drink refills at the right time and chatted w us for a few minutes.
DR
DanRarw
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed the blackberry smash cocktail and the crispy potatoes!
AH
AnneH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
The portions were small & way overpriced. Everything ala cart. If you want bread it is $9.00 extra. Salads $15.00 extra. Soup $13.00 The ambiance was relaxing & noise level very low. Servers & hosts outstanding.
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joycel
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, waited 10 minutes for a table was not bad. The food was very good. Definitely will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Had reservations but was still seated at a booth in the bar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Mother’s Day Brunch was delicious and the service was excellent.
CD
ConnieD
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely the best on all counts. I cannot say enough about how much we love White Dog - Wayne and Haverford! Both equally awesome!!!
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Garth48
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I've been to the White Dog in Philadelphia several times. This was my first visit to Haverford's White Dog. Food, drink, ambience...all were great. I'd say the prices are a bit steep, but it's farm-to-table, and I don't get out that much, so I'm guessing they were appropriate.
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mikeb
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Now, forever and always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LS
LorraineS
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!!
JC
JoyceC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food. Crowded tables. Staff works hard to keep up. We've eaten here many times and will continue to enjoy White Dog.
JB
JamesB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a very good experience with both food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Things were missing- dressing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We dined outdoors—and we were ABLE to make a reservation for outdoor seating, which was important to us. Our server, Leah, was outstanding—efficient and friendly but not obtrusive, just perfect. The food was perfect: a local cheese tray for the table, Kenneth Square mushroom soup, burrata salad, salmon, and a Kenneth Square mushroom omelette. We loved it all! Highly recommend.
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Judgerhughes
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The White Dog is an excellent place to get together for lunch. The menu is diverse. The food was good and the setting is pretty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday - delicious food and ambiance
NB
NancyB
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was great as always. The service, however, was very disappointing. I booked our table far in advance and we arrived early. The hostest accidentally gave our table to someone else and we had to wait another 20 minutes for the next available table. We ordered quickly, drinks arrived late, and we still didn't have food 1 1/2 hours later. We complained and the manager comped the first round of drinks and starters, but everything after that point still took forever including waiting for the check so we could finally leave. It was a service epic fail.
JA
JanineA
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Our server, Patrick was awesome!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Awful. Nobody paid attention to is and we had to leave

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from White Dog Cafe-Haverford using the Order Online button. White Dog Cafe-Haverford also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 896-4556.

White Dog Cafe-Haverford is rated 4.5 stars by 2922 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

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8:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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(610) 896-4556

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379 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road
Neighborhood
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
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, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Lamb
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://whitedog.com/
Phone number
(610) 896-4556

Featured in

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White Dog Cafe-Haverford

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Kennett Square Mushroom Soup

Verlasso Salmon

Caesar Salad

For the Table

Whipped Feta$16.00

Local Artisan Cheese$19.00

Roasted Garlic Hummus$14.00

House Made Bread$9.00

Market Salads

Beet and Arugula$14.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Burrata Salad$15.00

First Course

Kennett Square Mushroom Soup$13.00

Carrot Ginger Bisque$12.00

Jerk Chicken Lollipops$18.00

Kung Pao Cauliflower$15.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$18.00

Sandy Ridge Farms Deviled Eggs$11.00

Smoky Mac & Cheese$16.00

Oysters on the Half

Add Protein to Salad

Entrees

Verlasso Salmon$30.00

Idaho Rainbow Trout$28.00

Pork Milanese$28.00

Grilled Swordfish$38.00

Spicy Lamb Bolognese$27.00

Shrimp ABLT Salad$27.00

Green Meadow Farm Beef Meatloaf$28.00

Locust Point Farm Half Chicken$29.00

1855 Black Angus New York Strip$56.00

Thai Steak Noodle Salad$29.00

Vegan Cheese Burger$24.00

Green Meadow Farm Double Cheddar Burger$22.00

Sides for Two

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Roasted Mushrooms$9.00

Charred Broccoli$9.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$9.00

Fried Pickles$8.00

Crispy Potatoes$9.00

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