Located in three adjacent Victorian brownstones in the University City section of Philadelphia, The White Dog Cafe is a local favorite known for its unusual blend of award-winning contemporary American cuisine, civic engagement and environmental sustainability. We use only the finest ingredients from farms that pasture feed livestock and practice sustainable farming methods. All of our seafood comes from sustainable sources while our wine list includes quality varietals from American vineyards. We offer a variety of private dining options and can accommodate parties for as few as 12 and up to 175 guests.

White Dog Café was founded in 1983 by social activist Judy Wicks and, over the ensuing 25 years, has been transformed from a small coffee and muffin take-out shop into a full service, nationally recognized restaurant. Our mission - serving our customers, serving our community, serving the earth, and serving each other - continues to resonate with our guests.

In March 2009, Philadelphia restaurateur Martin Grims purchased the White Dog Café, adding Executive Chef Eric Yost and industry veteran Andrew Welch to the landmark restaurant. The new team recognizes the importance of White Dog Cafe's mission and continues to enhance the customer experience while honoring its history and tradition. We believe White Dog Cafe is a very special place. We hope you'll join us and learn why.

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