Food is eccentric and not very good, seems like they are trying to twist basic great recipes. Go back to basics.

The food, the service, the enthusiasm and knowledge of the manager we met, everything here is top-notch. Blows Downtown West Chester out of the water! This is our go-to when we want a nice yet unpretentious dining spot. I love the decor as well. Can't go wrong with a love of dogs! read more

For $140 for 3 people, it was an absolute disappointment from menu variation on-line vs. In-house, to horrible service, to limp fries, to getting my order wrong, I won't be returning. It was September when we attended for dinner. Their online menu contained French Onion Soup and Fried Brussel Spouts. Just what I was craving and drove 40 minutes. We were seated in the "porch" area in these gosh-awful uncomfortable hard wicker chairs with arms. I ordered my French Onion Soup and Brussel Sprouts, and the waitress stated that they are "Seasonal" and not on the menu. I stated to her that it's on the on-line menu. I ended up ordering the Mushroom Soup and Berry Salad with Blue Cheese. My guests ordered the Burger and Fries. Mushroom Soup was excellent. My guests said the burger was excellent. The fries however were absolutely limp, no golden color and not one fry stood straight, they bent. The waitress during the ENTIRE meal, NOT ONCE stopped by to ask how our meal was or if we needed anything. I finished the soup and realized they brought the wrong salad. I couldn't get anyone's attention to get the correct salad, as I watched my guests eat. Finally the Manager came around, and I stated my salad was incorrect. By this point my guests were almost done eating. The Berry Salad with Blue Cheese had NO blue cheese.. 2 crumbles at most. It was the reason why I ordered it. My guests were done eating, and now it was time for them to watch me eat. Still no waitress. For $140 for 3 people, it was an absolute disappointment from menu variation on-line vs. In-house, to HORRIBLE service, to limp fries, to getting the order wrong, to missing ingredients in the salad, I won't be returning. read more

As is typical for restaurants owned by Fearless, the service is absolutely abysmal and everything is more expensive than it should be. I'm really not sure how they manage to find so many people who are completely indifferent to their jobs spread over such a large area. We arrived right on time for our reservation and checked in with the hostess. The place was 3/4 empty so seating should have been fast, but she ignored us, fiddling with her computer for 4 minutes before bothering to pick up menus and lead us to a table... in the bar. The waiter was nice, but he was never around when we needed him and it took 15 minutes after us being seated before he even asked us about food. At one point my daughter needed to use the restroom but we didn't know where it was. I couldn't see the waiter, so I walked up to the bar, only to have the three people there ignore us, even though one was looking right at us. Bill was over $300 for three people. 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, 3 drinks, a 3% surcharge for paying with a credit card, and 5 separate people who didn't seem to care about their customers. Ridiculous. read more

We went back to the White Dog for a late lunch and as expected it was delicious. I had the special, prime rib sliders and they were very tasty. My wife had the pulled pork on a pretzel bun which was very good. Drinks were good and the wine, which was a local brew was great. Staff was very attentive with water refills and just checking in with us. The weather was not great so we ate inside for the first time and had to say the place is well appointed with dog pictures, a large bar and a lot of wood. The only disappointment was the fact that they charge to use a credit card like it's COVID read more

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs - Pulled pork on a pretzel bun with tomato soup - New American Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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The ambiance was great. Bloody mary was also good. However, the food was a letdown. My eggs benedict was so dry and tasteless, my son's pulled pork sandwich was weird that he only ate 10% of it. Hubby got their biscuits and gravy and other son ordered their churro waffles. Decent prices for brunch, won't be back though. read more

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs - New American Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Went back and wanted to update! We had a much better experience service wise. We came for brunch this time and even with a large group our orders all came correctly. Our server Sarah was great and the food was tasty. I do still think it is a little pricy for what you are getting but it is a nice place and good for groups. I have to say the worst part is still the parking lot, it is confusing, people whip in and out and it is a bit dangerous, so just be careful and aware. It is tight. read more

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White Dog cafe is a classic for me! It's one of my brunch staples but their dinner is also very reliable! I ALWAYS get the Kenneth square mushroom soup. It's the best (and possibly only) mushroom soup I enjoy with local mushrooms. The Hawaiian rolls were not my favorite. They were too hard and it didn't come with nearly enough butter. I could've passed on those. But it came with pickles that were amazing. I really enjoyed the pierogis but would have preferred a more traditional version whereas this one seemed fried. The founder was absolutely stand out. I ate every last drop. We also had really good service and they were very accommodating. I will note that there is a credit card fee at this location. You can avoid it by paying cash or with debit. The overall aesthetic reminds me of a cerebral library and has a dark cool decor. You. An be casual or dressy and be comfortable read more

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Dinner last week with a girlfriend. Love love love the space!!! The decor and vibe is just phenomenal! Great espresso martini! Meals were great! Nothing wildly amazing but good! I'll be back :))) read more

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This was my fourth and probably last visit since they opened. When I arrived to enjoy a nice New Years Day meal with my husband and his 83 year old mother to celebrate her birthday, Christmas, and the New Year - the hostess was wearing pajamas. At this age and point in history, it takes a bit to phase me, and I will say - I was phased. Without meaning to, I looked her up and down and gave her a stare that must've conveyed, "WTH?" I said my name and that I had a reservation for 3. I was with my mother-in-law who quite clearly has physical disabilities and the hostess asked, "Do you want to wait for the other person in your party?" Um, no, I want to get my elderly and infirm MIL seated. "No, he's parking and will be right in." "Follow me." And she proceeded to take us quite literally to the seating section that was the absolute furthest away from the front door, as my MIL hobbled along behind her. And the place was dead, so there was no need for that lack of sensitivity. Situational awareness, peeps. When we were seated, each of us was given a different menu. One read "Lunch" one read "Brunch" and one read "Dinner'. We flagged someone down and she said, "Oh, I don't know which menu it should be, let me find out." "You've been open for 4 hours and you don't know what menu you're using?" I wondered quietly to myself. Then the waiter arrived, perfectly affable, also in pajamas, and when he left, my MIL asked, "What is going on? What is everyone wearing?" I said, "Pajamas." NOT the nice meal we had in mind for her. The waiter explained it was a tradition because one day, on New Year's Day, the woman who started the restaurant in the 80s had been so drunk she was incapable of adulting and putting on proper clothes to come to work dressed professionally - so to honor her poor life skills and bad choices - all the staff is now forced to wear pajamas on New Year's Day. How nice for the rest of us. I could see that on a day like April Fools or Halloween or "Bring a Drunk Restaurant Owner to Work Day", but not New Year's Day. But hey - whatevs. The least you could do is push this fact out to people so if someone is looking to have a nice meal in a traditional atmosphere to start the new year - they could consent and/or make another choice. Which clearly, we would have. So odd. read more

We had a wonderful time here at the white dog cafe. I absolutely loved the pirogies! I actually found them to be quite filling even as an appetizer and the flavors were spot on. We also had the peach rice pudding and it was delicious! The perfect way to end our meal so sweet and refreshing. Service was fast, very cute but chic interior too! read more

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The service was amazing. Seated right away even though my reservation was 30 minutes later. We loved our cocktails. Food came out quickly and was beautifully prepared and plated. A very festive, cozy atmosphere and we were glad we'd made the drive. Pricey but delicious. read more

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Ambiance: Classic, clean and comfortable. Seating: Many options, booths, tables, high tops and bars. (sat at bar) Service: Friendly and attentive. Crowd: Older. Drinks: Good mixed drinks and wine. Limited beer selections. Food: Good. Restrooms: Nice setting, clean and good upkeep. Parking: Plenty of parking in lot, w/ valet at certain times. Value: Ok for what you get, good for happy hour. Experience: Nice atmosphere, friendly service, food was good no complaints. Gets busy, which is a good sign. Will be back! read more

Limited over-priced menu. The place is nice inside and service was good. I suggest the Happy Hour where prices are reasonable.

Visited with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day! Service was great even though it was a busy night due to the holiday. We loved the decorations in the restaurant too, seeing all the local dog portraits on the wall while we were waiting for our table was enjoyable. The food was incredible. We recently moved to Exton and haven't really gotten a chance to spoil ourselves, and White Dog was a great place to do so. We started with the Mushroom Soup, Oysters, and Artisan Cheese Board. All were delicious! One of the things I loved most were the portion sizes. For the price it was only a touch expensive, but for good reason, the entrees were delicious. My girlfriend got the Salmon, I had the Seafood Bucatini, and textures were masterful. The contrast between the tenderness of the shrimp/scallops and the broccoli rabe/parmesean crisps made each bite a truly special experience. I'm going to be dreaming of how light yet flavorful the sauce was too!! The GF is telling me to stop typing but I could go on and on about this meal. Thank you!!! We will be back read more

Absolutely beautiful restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor dining and 2 large bar areas. The food and service were both excellent. And the atmosphere is wonderfully charming. We are from the Harrisburg area but we are planning on coming back soon read more

I've been doing a number of the white dog establishments. I have to say out of all of them. This new location is what I would consider their flagship the ambience is outstanding, and the food selection at least at happy hour was very good. The drinks were well-made and tasty. The service was pretty good even though it was crowded. It regular places you're gonna pay a bit more, but if the food selection for happy hour is any indication, this location has a very good chef. read more

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Beautiful food and beautiful place. I will return every chance I get. Our server was excellent and very attentive to our granddaughter

BEST buffalo chicken dip ive had out!! NEED to go back! ive been the the white dog in wayne many times but the one in chest springs in MUCH better! our waitress was FANTASTIC and all the white dog locations are such an experience and definitely on theme! can't wait to go back :)))) read more

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs - Buffalo Chicken Dip - New American Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Overall, a solid experience at White Dog. Service was great and very attentive. Food was good (pierogies, eggplant parm, deviled eggs, onion dip). Eggplant parm had the tiniest amount of cheese/sauce which left it a little dry. Found the wine prices they charged didn't actually match the menu so I let the waiter know (and handled well). I have two pet peeves with White Dog. First one is the seating. It's always odd and uncomfortable. They tried to be ecclectic with all different seating that looks like they were picked up at tag sales but they are usually uncomfortable. Second pet peeve is the incredibly annoying charge for paying by credit card. C'mon it's 2025 - most pay with a credit card so this is just a way to pass on all their credit card charges to you when it really is just a cost of doing business. What next, an electricity charge, a water charge? If you really want to encourage people to pay with cash, turn it into a experience benefit by offering a 2% DISCOUNT if you pay cash. This is especially annoying since they are already way above market pricing for food/drink. read more

We enjoyed our experience from start to finish. Served Chris was excellent and we loved it all! I had the elderberry cucumber spritzer - fabulous flavor. French onion soup was very flavorful. Fried pickles were extra crispy- my husband said they were the best he's ever had. I had a green goddess dressing salad with blacked shrimp- delicious, and my husband had the flounder piccata with crabmeat. It was really tasty. We shared the lemon sour cream cake- so good! Beautiful space, looking forward to going back! read more

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When I am in town, this is one of my favorite spots to have brunch or dinner! This restaurant is so well decorated and each room has a completely different vibe. If you are a dog lover, you will love the pictures and decor! Honestly, everything here is delish! They also change their menu seasonally so there are always new options. For brunch, the cornbread app is a must try and my favorite entree is the shrimp and grits. For dinner, I love the hummus app, caesar salad, and eggplant parm. You really can't go wrong here! The bar has great signature cocktails as well. If you like a dirty martini, try their dirty dog cocktail. Can't wait to come back again and again and try their Fall menu! read more

Beautiful atmosphere, many nooks and crannies to sit. Fantastic renovation of a classic building and former Vickers Restaurant. Good menu, nice servers. A bit pricy compared to others, but I guess owners deserve to recoup the huge investment. read more

Love this place! It was our first time there. We had a lovely day for brunch on the patio. Excellent food & drink menu. Great food & service. Love the decor & theme! Great place for dinner! read more

This restaurant is master fully decorated; it is absolutely adorable and unique. There are so many little nook and cranny rooms decorated differently to choose from they have kept the integrity of the old structure in some of the rooms. There are two pub areas. The cozy pub has exposed old wood walls, and beams. My first complaint was that it was very loud. The one thing the designer forgot to do was add Textures that absorbed sound there weren't even very many people there and it just there was such an echo everywhere. The menu looked good except It was more towards a bar menu with heavier food than I would've expected from this caliber a restaurant; I thought I would find healthier options. There were no healthy options on the brunch menu, no fruit I had to ask for it and it just surprised me because Chester County is an affluent area with people who are health conscious. When I ordered an oat milk cappuccino ( no almond milk) all they had to offer me was real sugar which in this day and age, a lot of people don't use sugar so after about 10 minutes and it getting cold somehow they scrounged up some Stevia, which in my opinion should be readily available. The banana bread bread basket sounded like a delicious idea however we got it and it was full of chocolate chips That was not stated so I didn't want to even eat it. We felt that the service was slow and not well trained. I really wanted to love it here because the design is just absolutely adorable. There's nothing like it and I love animals however I've recently discovered that I have a severe dog allergy even though I had a Chihuahua for 14 years. I knew that people brought dogs here, but I was expecting with all the outdoor heated areas that is where they would stay, but of course one lady brought her big dog to sit literally right next to our booth when the whole place with plenty of room and lots of other places she could've sat or moved to. I had a full-blown allergy attack, blowing my nose and sneezing and coughing in the middle of my meal which she definitely noticed and just decided to sit where she was sitting when they were 30 other seats at that particular bar not next to our booth, so I have mixed reviews on my feelings about this place. I think I would return but only to sit in one of the outdoor open air areas for lunch since people with dogs are very selfish apparently and don't care if somebody has a severe allergy. I've noticed this allergy with bigger dogs, especially labradors. I find it strange that I really didn't have too much of a problem when I had a short haired Chihuahua, but I certainly have a very bad reaction to bigger dogs; maybe they should incorporate a dog free zone for people with allergies. I found that woman to be extremely rude and not moving further down the bar away from me and my mother with her dog after clearly hearing me have an analogy attack and explain to my mom why ( her dog seven feet from me) disrupted my entire experience. read more

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We were a party of 8. Glass of wine at bar before taking table. House cab was quite good. Promptly seated. Had a good crowd Wednesday evening but noise was not an issue. Had multiple apps. All delicious. Best deviled eggs I've ever had. Whipped feta was incredible. Entrees were equally impressive. The Spicy Lam Bolognese was delicious. Finished every bit. Two vegans at the table raved about and demolished Thai noodles with grilled tofu. Wifey loved seafood primavera. Fantastic people there from start to finish. We loved every aspect of the evening. read more

The newest White Dog is domiciled in a 19th century farmhouse that had served as Vickers Restaurant since 1972. The interior renovations are very attractive, although the rooms - especially the bar - can be extremely noisy. In warmer weather, the outdoor patio is definitely the place to be. A recent dinner - featuring Eggplant Milanese and Scallop & Shrimp Primavera - while not what I would consider exceptional, was, on the whole, quite satisfying. On the other hand, lunch a few days later was simply terrible. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, sabotaged by a lethally spiced sour cream sauce and offputtingly tough & chewy dark meat, was positively the worst... with a combo of flavorless Kennett Square Mushroom Soup & bland-leading-the-bland Tuna Melt coming in a close second. The variable quality of the food notwithstanding, the service here, on both occasions, was right on the money. And Happy Hour prices - if you can stand the noise level - are hard to resist. On the other hand, when you realize that there are two tried & true restaurant favorites just around the corner - namely Ron's Original Bar & Grille and Limoncello - that srve up better food at comparable and, in many cases, less expensive prices... why would you choose to go to the dogs? read more

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs - Scallop & Shrimp Primavera - New American Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Arrived there for lunch with families a few days ago. I do enjoy the interior of the restaurant, nicely decorated and very bright with all the windows. Unfortunately the menu is limited and prices are quite steep. For example a grill cheese is $18 and the burger is $27!! Be careful to avoid the Truffle fries that come with the burger, they're an acquired taste. If I were to go back it would only be during Happy Hour when prices are reasonable. read more

The atmosphere is charming! Love the dog theme! The food was delicious! Husband had the mushroom soup which he claims is the best soup he's ever had. Crème Brûlée stole the show...absolute perfection! The service was attentive and met all expectations! Will definitely be back. read more

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We have been at White Dog several times and twice in past couple weeks. The drinks are always great! The dinner was excellent and all four people were happy with their meals. The last time we went for brunch and two of us ordered the chicken salad croissant. It wasn't worth $18 per sandwich because there was barely a swipe of chicken salad on either one. I didn't say anything to the wait staff because I didn't want to set a bad tone at our lunch with five of us enjoying our reunion. Staff is always pleasant and accommodating! read more

This establishment is nicely decorated. We especially liked the older part of the building. Lots of old charm. I ordered a martini and husband ordered a Manhattan. I was disappointed that it was not poured into a classic Martini glass. Especially the other tables around me had their martinis in the proper glass. We did ask our server to correct it. The food was good. We both had soups and split the beet salad. Our entrees consisted of the halibut special (which was a little overcooked) and the meatloaf (that needed more binder to hold it together). We were disappointed that if you wanted bread you had to pay extra and if you wanted vegetables with your entree that was extra as well. We feel if you are paying high prices that should be included. It's debatable if we will return. read more

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Use to love this place but food has gone downhill and prices are high! Surcharge for credit card use now when they didn't have it which I find ridiculous and a money grub. Food wasn't that great. Ordered the half chicken and no mac and cheese which usually came with it. Mushroom soup was decent but $15 for a small dish - wasn't in a bowl so it's pricey, Asian spareribs weren't that good either. Not coming back as food no longer good, they raised prices and surcharges now. Lost a customer read more

Food and service were 10/10. Food came out super fast!!! I ordered the Spicy Cider Margarita. It was an interesting taste. I asked for more Tajín as I thought more spicy would make it taste better. It did. I ordered the crispy Brussels sprouts. They were one of my favorite things in the menu. They were crispy, not too soggy from the sauce but still drenched. The bacon flavor wasn't overpowering. I ordered the Meadow Run Lamb Farm Shank. Order this. It was so soft and juicy. The meat fell right off the bone. The sauce was a little sweet but paired perfectly with the lamb. The side potato dish was equally good. That was my favorite thing the entire night. I did add more black pepper but I love pepper. read more

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Part deux of Jeff's review of the White Dog Cafe, Chester Springs, PA I ordered the French Onion soup (FOS) which was amazing , the best I have had in a long, long time ... like, maybe forever! I topped off my culinary experience for the afternoon with the Salmon and Artichoke Croquettes (SAC). The SAC was incredibly tasty and (a bit) zesty. More Zesty than I would normally eat but I had just been starving so the fresh new taste of the Sac went down extremely well on top of the FOS. Kim ordered the Kennett Square Mushroom Soup (KSMS). How can you go wrong by picking the mushroom soup from the mushroom capital of the world? You can't, she didn't and the KSMS did NOT disappoint! Kim rounded out her afternoon with the Beet & Arugula Salad (BAS). She claimed it too was delicious but I have to admit to some skepticism about anything containing beets!! We will definitely be back, SOON. I am looking forward to another taste explosion from the FOS. I will order the SAC again but request the zest be backed down a smidge. We loved the Midday atmosphere and menu. That may become our special dining time. I would be remiss if I did not say something about the service. Often when a restaurant is more empty than full, we have noticed a tendency among the wait staff to smother us. Not so at TWDC, at least not on our special afternoon! TYVM for being so observant and respectful of our desires!]! C'est magnifique, - bon mots that would have worked better for earlier incarnations of TWDC, when it was known as Vicker's Tavern read more

Fantastic dinner thanks to the cooks and Chris! The food was spectacular - I got the burger and it was cooked perfectly medium. The bacon spread that came with it was wildly delicious, I should have asked for extra lol. The service here was arguably even better though. I came here for a date night and our waiter, Chris, was super helpful in getting everything we needed and more. And oh, who doesn't love dogs? The ambiance here is so unique every room is different. Will certainly be back! read more

Hidden gem!!!! I cant believe we didn't know about this place! Great with family and friends. Upscale.

- our particular server was great, Ryan - the other "servers" were just standing around and talking about what bars they went to last night ( 2 Feet from our table**) -food was COLD -gnocchi was gross -good drinks -just blah and over priced. Been here before and it was fine but this time was disappointing -meh read more

This local mom has been anxiously awaiting this gorgeous spot to open. Knowing they WILL improve (), some noticeable ups and downs: 1. Parking lot is overly complicated and tight. Be careful and arrive in your family's smallest car. 2. Interior dining and bar areas give "fox hunter country club" vibe which is on brand for Chester County and Randolph and Mortimer Duke :). Some rooms are brightly lit, others gloomy like a cigar bar? I'll be sitting outside at every chance I get, that space is wonderful. 3. Service was spectacular. Our waitress was bright, knowledgeable, and accommodating. 4. Drinks were ok. Tried two cocktails, nothing special but not outrageously priced. Lots of patrons and lively conversation at the bar- looks like it will do very well w/ local dads. 5. When the food came... yikes. 200$ just the food bill before tip, and we didn't get anything tasty - no ingenuity, sans any unique flavor, zero presentation, and the actual dish-wear looked auctioned from a defunct Cracker Barrel? My fam of four had the chicken, salmon, pasta, and a meal made of few apps. None I'd eat again. Fully support the locally sourced mission, every time, but maybe leave seafood dish w/ scallops the size of pencil erasers off the menu? Salmon was perfectly cooked, but my husband does as well w his air fryer. Rotisserie chicken, mushroom soup, and crab dip were all flavorless sadly. (Also, the breadbasket, which in our low-carb, gluten-free leaning world I thought was a thing of the past - didn't it used to come to the table FREE?? - listed as 10$? waitress said it's very popular?). The only thing served w flavor - and kudos to whoever partnered w them - BRILLIANT- was the Milky Way farm salted caramel ice cream scoop we had for dessert- and even IT came "presented" in a sad, tiny bowl like one that would carry your "side of lemon" if you asked for it w your water? Surely they are rushing to open and pay off the massive new construction bill, so TONS of hope the menu food will live up to its lofty prices someday. In the meantime, the feast is for your eyes on the new beautiful space! Sidle up to the bar and support a new local spot that cares about sustainable locally sourced foods. Give it a go and lmk if there is a food dish you'd recommend I try in the future!! read more

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs - Watermelon mint martini - New American Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Not great for delivery. Was at a local winery and decided to order from White Dog Cafe. The packaging was great. Delivery person was very kind. The food was fair. The charcuterie board was lackluster and light on food, possibly 3-4 cheese cubes. The whipped feta was fairy delicious except everything was mixed together in the same container with the cheese. Chicken Cesar salad was delightful as was the best salad. Overall, it was an OK lunch but over priced for quality/quantity of food. Likely would have been better in the restaurant read more

Wonderful food. Terrible service. Felt soooo rushed. We were in and out in 30 mins. And that was having 3 courses.