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The White Dog Cafe is located in three adjacent Victorian brownstones in the University City section of Philadelphia. Known for our unusual blend of award-winning cuisine and social activism, the cafe presents numerous events throughout the year which please palates while raising consciousness. Find out how we derived our name, read our tail-wagging menus, learn about our Sister Restaurants in the Philadelphia area and around the world, join a community service project, take a stand on a social issue, or take a tour of The Black Cat, our eclectic gift shop specializing in local products.

Announcing the Opening
of our
Bar & Grill Room
Click here to find out more!


New Edition!
White Dog Cafe
Fall/Winter Newsletter 2008
Our F/W 2008 Newsletter is filled with tours, talks, movies, special dinners, and Judy's front page essay!

Judy's essay Summer 2008 -
Black Cat: Local, Fair, & Green
Download current Newsletter - W/F 2008 PDF
View Archive of Past Essays and Newsletter Archives


Sat, Sept 20, 10am Green Home Tour
Sun, Oct 5, 6pm Farmers Sunday Supper w/PBC
Mon, Oct 6, 6pm Table Talk w/ Mark Winne
Tue, Oct 14, 7pm Vehicle for Change w/
Sue Ellen Klien
Sat, Oct 18, 9am Mural Arts Tour by Bike
Tue, Oct 21, 2008 Table Talk: Obama in a time of Crisis
Thu, Oct 23, 6 & 7:30pm Laurel Hill Cemeary Dinner & Tour
Mon, Oct 27, 6pm Storytelling: "Eating a 100 Mile Diet"
Wed, Oct 29, 8am SBN Breakfast with Philadelphia Sustainability Director Mark Allen Hughs
Click here to find out more about
White Dog Community Enterprise.

JudyWicks.com,
includes a detail speaking schedule, and a collection of writings.

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White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-9224