White Dog Cafe University City Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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College students
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
Planning
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Lunch reservations recommended
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
Parking
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Paid street parking
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Parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
The White Dog has been on my short list for sometime! It did not disappoint. We stopped in after lunch and before dinner and had the place to ourselves! Although the full menu wasn’t available we were thrilled that the Kennett Square Mushroom Soup was available and was truly outstanding! We shared the foot long hotdog that came with the Parmesan truffle fries and lots of condiments on the side! We chose to eat at the very welcoming bar and Eddie our bartender and server was wonderful! He was attentive and fun and was a wealth of information about the history of this terrific restaurant!! Can’t wait to return! Worth the wait!
I recently dined at White Dog Cafe and overall, it was a great experience. The food was absolutely amazing—each dish was flavorful and well-prepared. However, I found the portions to be quite large, which might be too much for a single person but ideal for sharing with others.
The service stood out as well. The server was incredibly attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. It’s the kind of place where you feel well taken care of.
All in all, I had a really good experience, and I would definitely recommend it, especially if you’re dining with someone to split the generously sized dishes!
Such a cool place. Brought my daughter here for dinner while passing through, and we were not disappointed in the least. The man that checked us in at our hotel raved about this place, so we definitely needed to give it a try. You could smell the food at the end of the block, we sat outside and watched so many people come by with dogs to pick up their food. That part alone was such a treat for my daughter. Then the inside of this place is next level. The food was delicious. The drinks were unique and fun. My daughter enjoyed her special mocktail. The service was excellent. Really glad we stopped in.
This place was a nice surprise, such a beautiful decor and good food, service was on point. Definitely worth checking it out, the concept is farm to table. There are different decorative rooms to suits all dog lovers, be sure to check the photos. Enjoy!
We were visiting the university and decided to lunch here. We had to wait for a table but were not disappointed because the service was great. I had the veggie burger but the patty was really burnt so they got me a new one and gazpacho while waiting. The fries were fresh and tasted homemade and the gazpacho was amazing. They really deserved the tip after this lovely experience!
Friend, let me tell you about our visit to **White Dog Café** in University City. This is one busy little café, so take my advice—*make a reservation* or else you might find yourself waiting a while! Even with our reservation, we waited about 15 minutes because, well, the staff kind of forgot about us. But life happens, right?
Now, I think we arrived right in between brunch and dinner, so the menu was a bit limited, which made choosing something a little tricky. But once we got seated, things turned around. Our waiter? Super kind and attentive, made sure we were taken care of.
We started with oysters, and friend, let me tell you—they were *amazing*! Fresh and flavorful. For my meal, I ordered a chicken Waldorf salad wrap. I thought it came with fries, but nope, it came with a side salad that, well, needed a little TLC. More dressing, more flavor, more... something! You know what I mean, right? ????
My mom went for the vegan cheeseburger and swapped the regular fries for truffle fries. And family, when I say those fries were good—I ended up munching on the crumbs, and she had to remind me they were long gone! That’s how good they were.
The vibe of the restaurant is super unique. It’s all themed around dogs, which gives it this quirky, fun atmosphere. I don’t know the full backstory, but it felt like a mix between a bar and grill and *Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Dog Edition*.
Would I go again? Eh, maybe. But should you check it out? Absolutely! Go ahead, friend, and give it a try!
A wonderful and unique space in University City section of Philadelphia. Very relaxing and laid back environment with small rooms and spaces used for dining and bar areas. Food and service was terrific! Had a great family birthday ???? dinner for my daughter and thoroughly enjoyed our experience!
Nice, cozy vibe and dog themed for dog lovers! Highly recommend sitting outside on warm days. The smoked salmon salmon was excellent! My waitresses recommend both the mushroom soup and truffle fries (got the truffle fries and they were perfect ????????)!
Quick Facts About White Dog Cafe University City
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
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