Jack's Wife Freda

4.4
2017 reviews
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About

Mediterranean RestaurantBistroAmerican Restaurant
A boutique group of beloved New York City cafés, Jack’s Wife Freda is renowned for their effortlessly chic ambience, joyful sense of community and for treating everyone like family, with food that is beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, emphasizing bright, fresh ingredients—at JWF, simple acts of hospitality become lifelong memories, and our complete menu is served all day, so come for breakfast, brunch, or lunch and stay for dinner!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Jack's Wife Freda
50 Carmine Street, New York, NY
10014, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
2,017 reviews
5 stars
1,214
4 stars
529
3 stars
166
2 stars
45
1 star
63

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others criticized for being bland or overpriced.

Service

Generally positive feedback on service, with many customers highlighting friendly and attentive staff.

Ambiance

The atmosphere is described as lively and cozy, though some found it too noisy and cramped.

Pricing

Many customers felt the prices were high relative to portion sizes and food quality.

Brunch Experience

Brunch is a popular offering, with several customers enjoying unique dishes, but some noted long wait times.
  • PH
    P H
    4 days ago
    1.0
    I had dinner with a friend here last night and luckily didn’t get salmonella poisoning. I ordered the peri-peri chicken and ate half of it before cutting into the second half to find it rare. I told our server and she took it back to the kitchen to continue cooking it. The bartender brought us homemade cantaloupe juice while I waited for my chicken to meet USDA food preparation guidelines. To say I wasn’t interested in eating the rest of the chicken is an understatement. It also felt strange that the staff didn’t have more of a reaction or apology. It felt casual to them while I went home hoping that in 6-12 hrs I didn’t feel the effects of food poisoning. A near miss.
  • BM
    Beza Mengistu
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    My bartender Violet was so sweet, she had a such a good energy! She recommended me the Green Dean and it was fantastic, I ate the Mediterranean breakfast which was delicious. I will be back again soon!
  • TS
    Tom Schwarz
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    Try the Kefta Kebab. Close your eyes and enjoy howMmediterranean and Arabic flavors harmonically explode. Fantastic brunch/lunch experience. Good and fast service. All clean.
  • BO
    Babi Ostergren
    Dec 29, 2025
    1.0
    Muito ruim! A comida jogada no prato. O molho parece que é daqueles prontos. Tudo tem pimenta demais. O lugar não tem nenhum charme. Uma limonada $10. Não sei pq tem gente recomendando
  • IM
    Iona Maclean
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    One of my favourite places in NYC

Frequently Asked Questions About Jack's Wife Freda

Does Jack's Wife Freda accept reservations?

Yes, Jack's Wife Freda accepts reservations, which can be made through their reservation website.

What are the operating hours at Jack's Wife Freda in West Village?

Jack's Wife Freda is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday until 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. They have special holiday hours and are closed on some holidays.