Jack's Wife Freda

4.4
4185 reviews

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
226 Lafayette St, New York, NY
10012, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
4,185 reviews
5 stars
2,590
4 stars
979
3 stars
334
2 stars
141
1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The food is consistently praised as delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with standout dishes like the Jack's Breakfast and Green Shakshuka.

Service

Most reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff, although there are some complaints about inconsistency and rudeness from certain employees.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a lively and welcoming atmosphere, but many customers noted that it can get quite noisy, especially when crowded.

Value

While some customers feel the food is overpriced for the portion sizes, others believe the quality justifies the cost.

Overall Experience

Many customers express a strong desire to return, indicating a generally positive dining experience despite some isolated issues.
  • BT
    Brian Tardy
    1 day ago
    5.0
    By FAR my favorite place to go in Soho. The bartenders Tivadar, Aldolfo, and Pedro are the best around! The managers Christian and Mike are TOP TIER! I highly recommend the steak prego roll and espresso martini! If you can get Christian or Tivo to make your martini you know it’s gonna be good!
  • KS
    kyle scully
    2 days ago
    3.0
    honestly mediocre and overpriced. i dined here recently with a group of 8 and everyone got different things. nobody’s was outstanding. it was fine, just not what you’d expect from this restaurant’s reputation. $17 for a simple jack and coke. water glasses not repoured. i really don’t understand the hype.
  • DD
    DL
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Has slid in popularity but I promise you this place has THE BEST KALE SALAD WITH SALMON in town, right up there with Jean-Georges’ version at Nougatine. Must admit I’ve not tried any other dishes here bc have been getting the kale with salmon for years (and I’m not even a salad person)
  • SS
    selin
    5 days ago
    5.0
    The food was incredible. The steak was amazing and the pasta was honestly to die for. The only thing was the service was a little slow, but overall it was definitely worth it to stop by for lunch! (10/10 ambiance as well!)
  • SY
    Sawako Y
    Nov 14, 2025
    4.0
    Jack's Wife Freda is an iconic brunch spot in SoHo, especially busy on weekends. My friend and I finally had a chance to try it for the first time yesterday. If you're a group of 3-4 people and have a booth, the experience may be better, but we were seated at a table for 2, squished between two other tables. The noise level was quite high and the person sitting right next to me was talking so loudly I could barely hear my friend. As for the food, I ordered a Salmon Burger with french fries, which was quite tasty. My friend ordered Jack's Breakfast (including skirt steak, 2 eggs, roasted tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, pickled onions and sourdough toast), which was a lot smaller than we'd both expected, especially considering the price. We didn't leave with the best impression, but perhaps if you're seated outside, at the end or in a booth, the experience would be better.

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 online via Resy.

What are the opening hours at Jack's Wife Freda in Soho?

Jack's Wife Freda is open daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM Monday to Thursday, until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and closes at 9:00 PM on Sundays. Note that there are adjusted holiday hours as well.