Jack's Wife Freda

4.4
2091 reviews
Inside image of the bar

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
116 8th Ave, New York, NY
10011, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
2,091 reviews
5 stars
1,338
4 stars
440
3 stars
193
2 stars
60
1 star
60

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the delicious and well-prepared food, particularly the green shakshuka and schnitzel.

Service

The staff received numerous compliments for being friendly, attentive, and providing excellent service.

Atmosphere

The ambiance was generally described as cozy and charming, although some noted it could be quite loud.

Portion Sizes

Several reviews mentioned that portion sizes were small relative to the prices, leaving some customers feeling unsatisfied.
  • KW
    Karolyn Wehner
    2 days ago
    5.0
    we came here last year and liked it so much that we came back! Had the same server as well! The food was delicious and Cael is the most amazing server!! See you next year!! Thanks again!
  • CS
    Carly Singer
    4 days ago
    5.0
    Jack’s Wife Freda is truly one of the few restaurants that is consistently good when it comes not only to food but to service. The servers are always so friendly and helpful. The food is always good. You can get the same thing every time and it will always taste the same. This restaurant is truly a gem.
  • SH
    Sarah Heinemann
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Met a friend here for dinner on a freezing cold night; the restaurant was cozy, food was delicious, especially the schnitzel. We had a great time!
  • JJ
    Jai Jung
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    The chicken schnitzel was great, even better with the house made marinara sauce. Tatiana was observant and attentive throughout the dinner. Highly recommend if a meaning dining experience is the goal.
  • CC
    Claire
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Food was horrendous. Got a tofu with squash spaghetti. 1 piece of tofu with a strange chemical taste I couldn’t place. Aperol spritz with a tiny bit of Aperol and flat prosecco. Worst thing is they came twice to pick up my plate while I was still eating. They took my friends plate while he was still eating and they had to ask for it back. Table manners should be the minimum expected from the servers. They literally just reach across the other people who are eating to take your plate while your knife and fork are each side of the plate signifying you are still eating.

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.

Can I order delivery or pickup from Jack's Wife Freda?

Yes, they offer both in-store pickup and delivery services. Delivery is available via Grubhub.