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White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs, Exton, PA

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

4.6
4.6
630 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
White Dog Cafe's newest location brings local, seasonal, and sustainable dining to Chester County. The original Vickers Tavern has been completely renovated, and the White Dog Cafe has preserved the building's history while adding chic farmhouse aesthetics and dog-themed decor. The restaurant features seven distinct dining rooms, each with its own unique personality and design. In addition, there is an expansive outdoor patio with a gas fireplace and retractable cover. The open Barn room includes a large oval bar, a sitting area by an open fireplace, and doors leading to the outdoor potting shed. The menu includes several White Dog staples, such as Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, Double Cheddar Burger, Lamb Bolognese, Truffle Fries, and house-made bread baskets from local farms, alongside new additions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 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
    (610) 827-9000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Private party facilities
    Call our Special Events team to discuss hosting your next gathering or celebration in one or several of our dining spaces.
  • Neighborhood
    Exton
  • Cross street
    Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 630 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs boasts a "beautifully decorated" venue with a "historic charm." Guests rave about "fantastic" food and "attentive" service. Whether enjoying the "gorgeous patio" or "cozy indoor" seating, it's a delightful spot for any meal. A few diners noted the noise level, but overall, it's a "wonderful experience."

630 Reviews
  1. Dom

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok. Fish was good but Roasted vegetables were extremely undercooked. Also we had a late reservation (8:30) and felt they rushed us to order.

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  2. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful good and fantastic service on a very nice Christmas Eve. Thanks for making it special for our family.

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  3. Guy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Kaitlin was excellent. The food was delicious. The nonsense we went through to be seated was absolutely ridiculous. We arrived at 6:45 PM for a 7:15 PM reservation. We were told we may be seated 15 minutes early and to consider having a drink at the bar. At 7:15, we were told our table was being set. At 7:30, we were told they thought we didn't want to be seated because we were having a drink at the bar and we were to come to the front desk when we wanted to be seated. We did at 7:15 PM. Then, we were told we'd be seat momentarily. Finally, we were seated at 7:45 PM.... after approximately 75 people were seated ahead of us. By then, there were multiple empty tables througout the restaurant. Maybe the issue is you shouldn't have 5 hostesses greeting peopple when one has no idea what the other is doing and or telling the customers. Merry Christmas Eve! Our last time dining at The White Dog in Chester Springs for sure!!

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  4. Jeff

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and friendly service. Very spirited for the holidays.

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  5. Thomas

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Waiter Chris was outstanding. Kind, professional and efficient. My Wife and I had the flounder picata which was outstanding. Enjoyed our meal and the service. Highly recommended.

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  6. William

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were great, especially the espresso martinis. Appetizers were good. The snack board was plentiful and most of the cheeses in the cheese board were tasty. The main course had mixed reviews. The flounder piccata was excellent. However, the pasta with shrimp and scallops was not good. Even after putting a ton of cheese on top, it still had no taste. Thankfully, they took it off the bill. In all, the service was excellent, but the food was a fair value.

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  7. Amy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special place to go out to eat with excellent customer service and food.

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  8. Carla

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was a wonderful waiter and Sam looked out for us too. Looking forward to coming back!

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  9. harold

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal as always. Service was a little behind the curve, but still a great meal!!!

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  10. Mike

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always has been a treat and an enjoyable experience to dine at White Dog. We were two couples dining together. We were surprised to learn, from our server, that splitting the check - between couples - was now frowned upon and discouraged! What?? We were able to get separate checks but only after insisting a bit. Beyond ridiculous. Someone needs to rethink that silliness.

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FAQs

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 827-9000.

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs is rated 4.6 stars by 630 OpenTable diners.

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs 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 PM
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

181 Gordon Dr, Exton, PA 19341-1320

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Exton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 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
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 827-9000
  • Private party facilities
    Call our Special Events team to discuss hosting your next gathering or celebration in one or several of our dining spaces.
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