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White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs, Exton, PA

White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

4.7
4.7
731 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 97 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.
  • Area
    Exton
  • Cross Street
    Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Western Suburbs

    American

  • Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs offers a "beautiful" dining experience with "top tier" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the "great ambiance" and "attentive" staff. The restaurant's decor is "beautifully decorated" and the use of fresh, local ingredients is appreciated. Despite a few service hiccups, it remains a preferred spot for its "wonderful" atmosphere and diverse menu.

731 Reviews
  1. Kara

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great brunch at White Dog. Our server was friendly and attentive. Our food arrived very hot and was delicious.

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    VIP

    Philadelphia

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Long time visitor to white dog but first time in Chester springs location. Disappointed over all. First, ambiance is def not the same here as other locations. Lacking the subtle dog references in odd locations. This place looked like a chain but I can get past that. Hostess gave us a terrible seat (restaurant was not busy). I asked to change to one of the many empty booths. This did not make her happy but eventually she obliged. I ordered a spicy margarita…tasted like water. As a starter, we ordered the cheese plate. Arrived looking like a kid tossed some stuff on it…and it was not the cheese selection we ordered. Dinners were decent. The halibut special and a burger. No complaints! Lastly, white dog always has class. People dress. I’ve never seen a place with more sweatpants and backward hats. Get it together Chester springs. This isn’t IHOP.

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  3. ann

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This establishment is nicely decorated. We especially liked the older part of the building. Lots of old charm. The food was good. We both had soups and split the beet salad. Our entrees consisted of the halibut special (which was a little overcooked) and the meatloaf (that needed more binder to hold it together). We were disappointed that if you wanted bread you had to pay extra and if you wanted vegetables with your entree that was extra as well. We feel if you are paying high prices that should be included.

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  4. Maryann

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White Dog Chester Springs was a great experience for me and my family. The restaurant is gorgeous, both inside and out. Very cozy and comfortable! Our waitress Gail was wonderful. Food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Nice broad selection of menu items to please everyone’s tastes. Dessert was delicious…I highly recommend the Coconut Rice Pudding! It is a little pricey but the food truly is delicious and the experience is top-notch.

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  5. Megan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, brunch was just lovely. Service was great. Not disappointed.

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  6. Jason

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was good and the reason for that was the staff, which were excellent. Food was good but not excellent. Our main meal came out with lobster undercooked, steak overcooked, with the crab cake addition and sides cold. They did re-fire the entire meal which was more than most would do. Staff was very accommodating with this issue, but it shouldn’t be on them to make us feel like they needed to address the issue by comping a dessert or anything else from what seemed to need to come out of their own pocket. Would try here again, but not during any special days or events.

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  7. Corey

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and service was awesome even for how busy it was for Valentine’s Day.

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  8. Martin

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at this location. Everything was good except the food. Didn’t see the value for the dollar. Probably won’t go back as there are more options in the area.

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  9. Alexa

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a perfect date night! The food was delicious and service was excellent. We can’t wait to go back.

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  10. Cindy

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and very attentive! Soup could have been a little hotter. Need to fix the bar so staff don't have to crawl under the counter!!

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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 4.7 stars by 731 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 97 times today

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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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Albert Alvarado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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