White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs

4.6

635 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 178 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
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 635 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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."

635 Reviews

M
Meghan
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, and our server was really good and I was thrilled that they didn’t give us a hard time about having two separate checks for our table. That was an issue in the past and one thing that was making us hesitant to return, but all was good. It’s a fun place to have a meal and a drink and enjoy company of friends and family
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Lolly
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Definitely a special occasion kind of place. Food was very good but prices are high. Service was slow but good.
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Amy Jane
VIP
Philadelphia
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This visit we sat in a beautiful background with a fireplace and floral wallpaper… Very quaint
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Dom
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days 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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Daniel
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days 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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Guy
VIP
Philadelphia
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days 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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Jeff
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 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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Thomas
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 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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Amy
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 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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William
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 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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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 635 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

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 178 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
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

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 635 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs restaurant rated?

Does White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs offer gift cards?

Is White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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