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(215) 386-9224
3420 Sansom St
(34th St.)
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9535
-75.1924
Neighborhoods: University City, West Philadelphia
Years in business
Established in 1983
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am12am
Sat 10:30am-12am
Sun 10:30am-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Food & Dining, Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Brew Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Casual Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Californian, Traditional American, Asian, Vegetarian
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About White Dog Cafe
Featured Review
Tara Nurin
Contributor
25 years after helping launch the nation’s sustainable food movement here at White Dog, founder Judy Wickes sold her landmark restaurant to entrepreneur Marty Grims, who has replaced the chef and general manager while leaving the menu and the buy-local philosophy relatively intact. Although the menu no longer lists adventurous meats like antelope or the names of the farmers who provided the ingredients for each dish, Grims continues to serve premium contemporary American seafood, meats and pastas cultivated by growers in the tri-state area. The ambiance has been left untouched, so…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- Although the dining room closes between lunch/brunch and dinner, and no later than 10 at night, the bar serves a grill menu beginning at 2:30pm and continuing until midnight (10pm on Sundays).
- The Extras:
- The restaurant uses an eco-friendly state-of-the-art filtration system on its water and, hence bottles it in-house, in both still and fizzy forms.
- Know Before You Go:
- The extensive array of eco-friendly workshops and events has been curtailed, but only slightly: there are still special dinners and live musical performances held regularly.
- Save Money:
- A late-night happy hour runs every Monday through Saturday from 9pm until midnight.
05/17/10
Great locally-grown organic food in a unique atmosphere
by litedesign
Was visiting from New York, and this place was great for lunch! Outstanding service all around. Host was very nice and attentive to the note on my reservation about being seated in a quiet area. We opted to sit outside by Sansom street. One mistake was made on our bill and it was rectified quickly and with a smile. Food was a bit expensive, but reasonably priced for local organic ingredients. Loved the Turkey Salad Sandwich with cherries and heirloom apples. Would definitely go back!
- Pros: Tasty food, great service
- Cons: Tough to find street parking
03/01/10
There is no reason for a bad review
by Shultz
Great food... nice staff... awsome little place... anyone who writes a book on here about how bad everything is knows nothing about food and is super CHEAP! ... 4 STARS for the white dog cafe!!!
12/11/09
AWFUL. AWFUL. AWFUL. And BEYOND rude
by Mxyzza
This "lovely Victorian under new Management" B.S. that some other reviewer writes about here.....WHO is this person? The new owner? Ha! This place is hands down the WOST place in Philly-- and that's saying a lot! You can coast for a long time on a cute name, a very convenient location, and bogus claims about "political correctness." The idiot bald manager with the attitude and arrogant stares was probably THE rudest jerk who ever set foot in a restaurant. Waitresses are absolutely AWFUL and need to take a class at Penn in Etiquetts. Food is generally burnt or undercooked, and getting served takes up to an hour. really, this place needs to be shut down. charging what they charge for lousy service and lousy food should be illegal.
- Pros: NOTHING
- Cons: Rudest management. Rudest waitresses. Bogus food
01/25/09
KAreid is a schill!!!
by cheezWit
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.
01/20/09
New Management, New Style!
by KAReid
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!
- Pros: fresh menu! cozy atmopshere!
