White Dog Cafe
(215) 386-9224
3420 Sansom St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9535
-75.1924
Neighborhoods: West Philadelphia, University City
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In Short
Owner Judy Wicks is Philly's own Alice Waters. At her Victorian brownstone, she holds events year round that pair community activism with fine dining. Whatever the day (or occasion), seasonal, pesticide-free produce and humanely raised fish and fowl are transformed into internationally inspired cuisine. Rainbow trout may be topped with Brazilian nuts and rum sauce; locally raised chicken may come roasted and homemade brioche French toast may be topped with pear and cranberry compote.
User Reviews
cheezWit
January 25, 2009
KAreid is an obvious schill. The only other review is for the Moshulu which is the group that bought the White Dog. They fired the kitchen and bar staff and dinners take FOREVER to get to your table. Enjoy the "Phille Blunt" seriously that is what is on the menu.
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KAReid
January 20, 2009
With the new year, new management, new menu...wonderful experience! Walking by this beautiful Victorian building, I always wanted to try this cute cafe! I heard a few negative remarks, though with hearing that it now has new owners, I gave it a try. Great decision! Fresh organic salads and sandwiches in a clean, cozy atmosphere...I certainly found my new warm spot to relax with a scrumptious meal!
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MermaJJFox
January 13, 2009
I wish I had read the bad reviews here before setting foot in this place (which I will never do again, nor will the people I went with). What is wrong with this place? First, they act as if they are doing you a favor by letting you sit down. Here's a rundown at this place that pretends to be oh so politically correct and into supporting all the right causes (by the way, remember when they squashed the workers request to unionize? and their 'grass-fed cow' burgers is a claim that is apparently bogus): Snotty waitress sits us next to door on a day when temperature is 20 degress. We ask to move. She says "your new table is being cleaned. It will be another five minutes." This five minutes went on for one hour. We also wait 45 minutes for food to arrives Then she gets the order wrong. She delivers a raw hamburger and two other wrong orders. She rolls eyes when asked for correct order. By the time it arrives, another 20 minutes later (yes, this is over an hour wait), she has gotten order wrong AGAIN and is annoyed that WE are not happy with this. "Want me to get the manager?" she sniffs, and some little wimpy guy with a bald head and big glasses comes over holding the hamburger. This is how the "manager" handles the problem: "Do you want the hamburger or not." When we said we couldn't stay longer , he responds with brilliant managerial skills: "Thanks for answering my question," and walks away,with the hamburger, then charges us for it! The other reviews attest to this ongoing problem-- and you'd think they would at least have someone smart enough managing the place to smooth over a problem, instead of rubbing salt into it. I was disgusted by this place and especially the idiocy of the management and staff. STAY AWAY.
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When to Go:
Sign up for the restaurant's mailing list and you won't forget to make reservations for New Year's Day Pajama Brunch, dinners with Kevin upstairs at Judy's, social conscience-raising trips and block parties on Bastille Day and Cinco de Mayo.
The Extras:
Don't worry if you can't finish what's on your plate: Your leftovers are destined to be recycled as fare for local farm animals.
Know Before You Go:
The menus change according to what's fresh and in season.
When to Go:
Sign up for the restaurant's mailing list and you won't forget to make reservations for New Year's Day Pajama Brunch, social conscience-raising trips and block parties on Bastille Day.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Traditional American, Vegetarian, Asian, Californian
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
