White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

4.6

560 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 104 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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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
Website
https://whitedog.com/chestersprings/
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.

Location
181 Gordon Dr, Exton, PA 19341-1320
Area
Exton
Cross Street
Welsh Pool Road and Gordon Drive
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

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What 560 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Philadelphia County
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Western Suburbs
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Review summary

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White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs is a vibrant dining spot housed in a beautifully renovated historic building. Guests rave about its "exceptional food," "beautiful decor," and "awesome staff." The menu offers fresh, farm-to-table delights with standout dishes like meatloaf and eggplant Milanese. While some note service issues, the atmosphere remains charming and inviting. Reservations are a must!

560 Reviews

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Jim
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another wonderful dining experience at White Dog in the heated outdoor “Potting Shed.”
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Bill
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and interesting cocktails in a cozy, Chester County atmosphere.
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William
Poconos
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Totally average food. Service not awful but not good given cost
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Shannon
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal! First time being there under the new white dog name. I will definitely eat here again. Just a little chilly at the window with a two seater table in the back room, where we sat. That made it a little bit more difficult to enjoy the experience fully since we were cold. I do believe our server did turn up the heat a bit for us. Thanks!! To be fair, the seasons are changing and temps dropped recently, and it was raining and windy. The food was amazing and the place is beautiful, despite being cold near that one window, I would definitely enjoy a meal here again.
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Patrina
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Not a great experience. Service was super slow and my side dish with my ribs was cold and salty.
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Nancy
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the barn area - feels spacious yet cozy. The deviled eggs are to die for! Our waitress was wonderful too!
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Cynthia
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
After visiting several times for both lunch and dinner, there is no escaping that it is their goal to get you in and out as quickly as possible. We are very respectful of the need to wrap up our restaurant visits in 90 minutes, but they are so pushy it becomes uncomfortable making us feel like an intrusion. EVERY time!
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Edward
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My wife and there were there for dinner. Food was fine. Prices on the high side. Service needs improvement.
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John
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to all of the White Dog restaurants and this was our favorite outside of the city. Great food and service with a good vibe. Very cozy feel but also expansive with many different rooms.
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R Russell
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining experience! Great staff, from the time that we entered the door! Great atmosphere. It is certainly energetic! And, of course, wonderful food.
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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 560 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 104 times today

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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 Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Albert Alvarado
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Website
https://whitedog.com/chestersprings/
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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White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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How is White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs restaurant rated?

Does White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs offer gift cards?

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