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White Dog Cafe - University City

4.7
4.7
5465 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 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 15:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 5,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Contemporary American

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe in University City offers a delightful dining experience characterized by "excellent food" and a "charming atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "creative menu" and "attentive service." While some note occasional service speed issues, the overall experience is consistently praised for its "unique decor" and "lovely setting."

5,465 Reviews
  1. Marinella

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend, High quality ingredients and a nice atmosphere!

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  2. Joel

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White Dog Cafe did not disappoint. We had a dog lover friend from out of town join us, and we all had a wonderful time. Service, food and ambiance all excellent.

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  3. amy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great! I would have liked if the waiter slowed down a bit when telling us about the specials as none of us at the table really understood him

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  4. Saje

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was delicious. Highly recommend the meatloaf and rice pudding!

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  5. Virginia B

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great crème brûlée for dessert. Outstanding mushroom omelet. Steak Asian salad Was good but the steak was a bit tough

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  6. linda

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I meet every six weeks or so at the Whit Dog University Village to catch up. I’ve written multiple times about how good the food is and how we appreciate the service. I’ve also written about the incredibly small tables for two. My previous review received a response from the general manager who stated he would look for our next reservation and make sure we didn’t have the same experience. Unfortunately he must have forgotten for we had such a small table our dinner plates didn’t fully fit on the table. Luckily it didn’t interfere with the quality of the food.

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  7. Michael

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy and crowded, good food, and wonderful servers. Definitely make a reservation and don't try to walk in and find a table.

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  8. Edward

    Philadelphia

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Frequent diners and this visit did not disappoint. Great food, great service, excellent bar, great staff.

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  9. Stu

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A solid option in University City. An eclectic menu. Solidly good all around, IMO.

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  10. Melissa

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service as always, however we were seated in an awkward right space behind a large party

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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 4.7 stars by 5465 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 times today

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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
  • Area
    University City
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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