Jack’s Wife Freda Menu (Update 2025)

Jack’s Wife Freda is a bustling Mediterranean-New American restaurant located in Soho, NYC. Known for its charming ambiance and European-style seating, it offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. Customers rave about the Halloumi Cheese, mint lemonade, and unique dishes like green shakshuka and rosewater waffle. Although prices are on the higher side, the quality of food and service justifies it. The portions may be small, but the flavors are top-tier. With friendly staff and efficient service, Jack’s Wife Freda is perfect for a weekend brunch or a casual lunch. The outdoor seating can get crowded and noisy, so waiting for a table outside is recommended. Despite the wait, patrons keep coming back for the delicious, healthy, and Instagram-worthy meals. Overall, Jack’s Wife Freda provides a delightful dining experience with its cozy decor, flavorful dishes, and welcoming atmosphere.

BreakfastBreakfast

Grapefruit Yogurt

grapefruit and mint, Lebanese yogurt, granola & honey

$14.00

Rosewater Waffle

topped with Lebanese yogurt, mixed berries & honey syrup

$18.00

Madame Freda

pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar bechamel, gruyere & a sunny side up egg

$24.00

Green Shakshuka

soft baked eggs in a green tomatillo shakshuka served with challah toast

$16.00

Mediterranean

eggs served any style, chopped salad, labneh, avocado & pita bread

$20.00

Poached Eggs W/Tomato & Haloumi

poached eggs, roasted tomato, haolumi and gremolata, served with sourdough toast

$19.00

Maya's Breakfast Bowl

scrambled or poached eggs, red quinoa, kale, spaghetti squash, roasted tomato, radish & avocado

$27.00

Jack's Breakfast

grilled skirt steak, eggs served any style, roasted tomato, fingerling potatoes, pickled onions & sourdough toast

$32.00

Side Duck Bacon

thinly sliced duck bacon cured in house and smoked with applewood

$10.00

Grilled Haloumi

pieces of grilled haloumi with spiced grapes, olive oil and fresh mint

$16.00

Chicken Wings

chicken wings grilled with peri peri sauce & topped with scallions

$16.00

Fried Zucchini Chips

sliced zucchini chips, lightly breaded & fried served with paprika aioli

$16.00

Salt & Pepper Eggplant

Japanese eggplant seasoned with salt & pepper, served with tzatziki

$16.00

Spiced Beet Dip

a beet and tahini puree topped with feta & za'atar, served with pita bread

$16.00

Roasted Cauliflower

roasted cauliflower topped with fresh cauliflower, a creamy garlic dressing, parsley & capers

$18.00

Kefta Kebab

Persian meatballs with tahini & pine nuts, served with pita bread

$19.00

Whole Roasted Garlic

whole bulb of garlic slow roasted, cut in half, topped with olive oil, maldon sea salt & served with a baguette

$8.00

Matzo Ball Soup

one large matzo ball in a roasted chicken broth with dill & sliced carrot

$16.00

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SaladsSalads

Kale Greek Salad

kale, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onions, salt-cured olives & feta in a red wine vinaigrette

$17.00

House Salad

butter lettuce, shaved radish & carrot, avocado, pea shoots in a tarragon vinaigrette

$18.00

Tuna Salad

with chopped tomatoes, avocado & red onions in a sweet soy balsamic dressing served with arugula & sourdough

$19.00

Jack's Burger

short rib beef burger with tomato & fried onion

$22.00

Prego Roll

Portuguese skirt steak sandwich with garlic butter

$24.00

Chicken Prego

grilled chicken breast with smoked paprika aioli, watercress & onion

$23.00

Mimi's Salmon Burger

with pea shoots & chipotle labneh aioli, served on a potato bun

$23.00

Grilled Eggplant Baguette

with roasted tomato, mozzarella, olive tapenade & pesto

$20.00

Mashed Avocado On Seeded Bread

open faced sandwich with cherry tomato jam, pickled carrots & za'atar

$19.00

Duck Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

with duck bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese & tomato jam

$21.00

SandwichesSandwiches

EntreesEntrees

Chicken Kebab

Peri Peri marinated chicken with couscous & chopped salad

$24.00

Fish A La Plancha

Sesame soy glaze with sauteed kale & radish

$28.00

Peri-Peri Chicken

a grilled half chicken prepared spatchcock style & seasoned with Peri Peri, served with diced salad

$30.00

Whole Fish

head to tail, served with couscous, chopped salad & gremolata

$40.00

Sirloin Steak

with maitre d'butter & fries

$44.00

Chicken Schnitzel

with mashed potatoes & diced salad

$28.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs

traditional spaghetti noodles in Freda's tomato sauce with parmesan cheese

$22.00

Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

spaghetti squash noodles in Freda's tomato sauce with parmesan cheese

$26.00

Vegetable Curry Bowl

medley of fresh veggies in a spicy coconut curry sauce with couscous & house chutney

$26.00

Mustard Seed Tofu

pan fried mustard seed crusted tofu served over spaghetti squash, topped with parsley & radish

$22.00

Side Arugula Salad

shallot vinaigrette garnished with pickled onions

$8.00

Side Chopped

diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, black pepper & mint

$10.00

Side Sauteed Kale

with garlic & olive oil

$12.00

Side Spaghetti Squash

with garlic, olive oil & parsley

$13.00

Side French Fries

$10.00

Side Couscous

with mint, olive oil & parsley

$8.00

Side Mashed Potatoes

$10.00

Side Fngerling Potatoes

with garlic, fresh thyme, salt & pepper

$10.00

Side Duck Bacon

thinly sliced duck bacon cured in house and smoked with applewood

$10.00

Side Salmon

$13.00

Side Chicken Skewer

all natural free-bird chicken

$12.00

Side Prego Steak

$14.00

Side Tofu

$9.00

Haloumi ( Piece)

$4.00

Side Avocado

$4.00

Side Feta

$3.00

Side One Egg - Scrambled

$3.00

Side Two Egg - Scrambled

$6.00

Side One Egg - Poached

$3.00

Side Two Eggs - Poached

$6.00

Side One Egg - Sunny Side Up

$3.00

Side Two Eggs - Sunny Side Up

$6.00

SidesSides

DessertsDesserts

Flourless Chipotle Chocolate Cake

with chocolate mousse (gluten free)

$10.00

Homemade Spiced Cheesecake

a rich, dense cheesecake seasoned with cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

$10.00

Noam's Malva Pudding

a warm vanilla spongecake soaked in a caramel sauce with whipped cream on the side

$10.00

Everything Sauce oz

a oz jar of our house made everything sauce

$8.00

Pickled Onions oz

a oz jar of our house made pickled onions

$8.00

Tzatziki oz

a oz jar of our house made tzatziki

$8.00

Trio Of Sauces

all three of our house made sauces in individual oz jars

$21.00

GoodsGoods

Kid's MenuKid's Menu

Kids Schnitzel

served with french fries

$12.00

Kids Pasta

choice of red sauce or butter

$12.00

Kids Burger

plain hamburger served with fries

$12.00

Kids Grilled Cheese

served with french fries

$12.00

Kids Scrambled Eggs

served with french fries

$12.00