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
Rosewater Waffle
topped with Lebanese yogurt, mixed berries & honey syrup
Madame Freda
pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar bechamel, gruyere & a sunny side up egg
Green Shakshuka
soft baked eggs in a green tomatillo shakshuka served with challah toast
Mediterranean
eggs served any style, chopped salad, labneh, avocado & pita bread
Poached Eggs W/Tomato & Haloumi
poached eggs, roasted tomato, haolumi and gremolata, served with sourdough toast
Maya's Breakfast Bowl
scrambled or poached eggs, red quinoa, kale, spaghetti squash, roasted tomato, radish & avocado
Jack's Breakfast
grilled skirt steak, eggs served any style, roasted tomato, fingerling potatoes, pickled onions & sourdough toast
Side Duck Bacon
thinly sliced duck bacon cured in house and smoked with applewood
Grilled Haloumi
pieces of grilled haloumi with spiced grapes, olive oil and fresh mint
Chicken Wings
chicken wings grilled with peri peri sauce & topped with scallions
Fried Zucchini Chips
sliced zucchini chips, lightly breaded & fried served with paprika aioli
Salt & Pepper Eggplant
Japanese eggplant seasoned with salt & pepper, served with tzatziki
Spiced Beet Dip
a beet and tahini puree topped with feta & za'atar, served with pita bread
Roasted Cauliflower
roasted cauliflower topped with fresh cauliflower, a creamy garlic dressing, parsley & capers
Kefta Kebab
Persian meatballs with tahini & pine nuts, served with pita bread
Whole Roasted Garlic
whole bulb of garlic slow roasted, cut in half, topped with olive oil, maldon sea salt & served with a baguette
Matzo Ball Soup
one large matzo ball in a roasted chicken broth with dill & sliced carrot
SharesShares
SaladsSalads
Kale Greek Salad
kale, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onions, salt-cured olives & feta in a red wine vinaigrette
House Salad
butter lettuce, shaved radish & carrot, avocado, pea shoots in a tarragon vinaigrette
Tuna Salad
with chopped tomatoes, avocado & red onions in a sweet soy balsamic dressing served with arugula & sourdough
Jack's Burger
short rib beef burger with tomato & fried onion
Prego Roll
Portuguese skirt steak sandwich with garlic butter
Chicken Prego
grilled chicken breast with smoked paprika aioli, watercress & onion
Mimi's Salmon Burger
with pea shoots & chipotle labneh aioli, served on a potato bun
Grilled Eggplant Baguette
with roasted tomato, mozzarella, olive tapenade & pesto
Mashed Avocado On Seeded Bread
open faced sandwich with cherry tomato jam, pickled carrots & za'atar
Duck Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
with duck bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese & tomato jam
SandwichesSandwiches
EntreesEntrees
Chicken Kebab
Peri Peri marinated chicken with couscous & chopped salad
Fish A La Plancha
Sesame soy glaze with sauteed kale & radish
Peri-Peri Chicken
a grilled half chicken prepared spatchcock style & seasoned with Peri Peri, served with diced salad
Whole Fish
head to tail, served with couscous, chopped salad & gremolata
Sirloin Steak
with maitre d'butter & fries
Chicken Schnitzel
with mashed potatoes & diced salad
Spaghetti & Meatballs
traditional spaghetti noodles in Freda's tomato sauce with parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs
spaghetti squash noodles in Freda's tomato sauce with parmesan cheese
Vegetable Curry Bowl
medley of fresh veggies in a spicy coconut curry sauce with couscous & house chutney
Mustard Seed Tofu
pan fried mustard seed crusted tofu served over spaghetti squash, topped with parsley & radish
Side Arugula Salad
shallot vinaigrette garnished with pickled onions
Side Chopped
diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, lemon, olive oil, black pepper & mint
Side Sauteed Kale
with garlic & olive oil
Side Spaghetti Squash
with garlic, olive oil & parsley
Side French Fries
Side Couscous
with mint, olive oil & parsley
Side Mashed Potatoes
Side Fngerling Potatoes
with garlic, fresh thyme, salt & pepper
Side Duck Bacon
thinly sliced duck bacon cured in house and smoked with applewood
Side Salmon
Side Chicken Skewer
all natural free-bird chicken
Side Prego Steak
Side Tofu
Haloumi ( Piece)
Side Avocado
Side Feta
Side One Egg - Scrambled
Side Two Egg - Scrambled
Side One Egg - Poached
Side Two Eggs - Poached
Side One Egg - Sunny Side Up
Side Two Eggs - Sunny Side Up
SidesSides
DessertsDesserts
Flourless Chipotle Chocolate Cake
with chocolate mousse (gluten free)
Homemade Spiced Cheesecake
a rich, dense cheesecake seasoned with cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
Noam's Malva Pudding
a warm vanilla spongecake soaked in a caramel sauce with whipped cream on the side
Everything Sauce oz
a oz jar of our house made everything sauce
Pickled Onions oz
a oz jar of our house made pickled onions
Tzatziki oz
a oz jar of our house made tzatziki
Trio Of Sauces
all three of our house made sauces in individual oz jars
GoodsGoods
Kid's MenuKid's Menu
Kids Schnitzel
served with french fries
Kids Pasta
choice of red sauce or butter
Kids Burger
plain hamburger served with fries
Kids Grilled Cheese
served with french fries
Kids Scrambled Eggs
served with french fries