Jack's Wife Freda
A SoHo institution since 2011, Jack's Wife Freda turns the childhood memories of its Israeli and South African founders into an all-day menu of bright, unfussy plates.
Husband-and-wife team Dean and Maya Jankelowitz built this Lafayette Street cafe around family recipes that trace back to Dean's South African grandparents and Maya's Israeli upbringing, folding in touches of New York Jewish cooking along the way. The result is a menu that moves easily from shakshuka and grilled haloumi at breakfast to heartier plates by dinner, served in a room that stays lively and full from morning coffee through last call.
Best for: All-day brunch and casual downtown dining with friends
- Does Jack's Wife Freda take reservations?
- Yes. Jack's Wife Freda books through Resy. Tap Reserve to go straight to its booking page.
- How expensive is Jack's Wife Freda?
- Jack's Wife Freda is moderately priced, around $$ on our scale.
- What should I order at Jack's Wife Freda?
- Regulars go for the Green Shakshuka, Grilled Haloumi, Maya's Breakfast Bowl and Freda's Fish Balls.
- Where is Jack's Wife Freda?
- Jack's Wife Freda is in Manhattan, New York. Tap Directions for the exact address and a map.
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Location
226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
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