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Cafe Jacqueline San Francisco Reviews
Service was terrible.
The waiter was not friendly and not really nice. We had to wait over an hour for our soufflé and the Prices are a lot higher than what this shows. The French onion soup was $25. The main course soufflé's range from $60 to $75 and the dessert
Truly a special experience in every possible way.
From the moment we were warmly greeted by Matthew - longtime server and Chef Jacqueline's right hand for over 30 years - it felt like stepping into something rare and timeless. The dining room itself is small and intimate, perhaps a dozen tables
making a reservation here is part of the experience .
. voice mails and call backs ... old school. we were prepared to be in no rush and just enjoy the ambiance and anticipation of an expertly made to order specialty meal. what we weren't prepared for was the gruff service of the single waiter. wit
If I could give this place 10 stars, I absolutely would.
Café Jacqueline is the most well-known "hidden gem" in San Francisco. Longtime locals may not have been, but they've definitely heard whispers about it. It's a tiny spot tucked away in North Beach that delivers one of the most un
It was an interesting experience.
The food is good, but really the only thing they serve is a sweet and savory soufflé now I was invited to come here for dinner and I was looking forward to French food. All they had was soufflé's. The waiter does not like his job has been ther
An extremely difficult reservation to get as you have to
An extremely difficult reservation to get as you have to leave a vm and hope for a call back. But if you are lucky and do get a reservation, make sure to go and you will be rewarded with a unique experience in a quaint North Beach venue. Service is
Definitely worth the visit.
We flew from Houston to celebrate an anniversary and it was worth every penny. great ambiance, Nice slow pace to have long conversation over a bottle of wine. The soufflé's were outstanding. Not only light and fluffy, but all the flavors
It may take a couple of hours, but the food is excellent.
The Grand Marinier soufflé alone is worth the time and price. A gem.
One of the best date spots in San Francisco.
Don't expect expect a quick meal, but do expect one that is meticulously prepared and with love. Get one savory and one sweet soufflé as well as a French onion soup (it's my favorite French onion soup in the city). Part of the charm is
For decades we've been coming to this cute restaurant at
For decades we've been coming to this cute restaurant at least half a dozen times, but have not been back in a very long time. We decided to dine here again after waiting 2 mos for a reservation. All you can do is leave your information and re
Customer experience is terrible.
Have been here once. The food is fun and tasty but the history of the place is what made it special. The place has a bit of an air about it which is fine and makes the atmosphere feel very old San Francisco. Again the food is fine… but the his
Unforgettable Dining - that hopefully you will experience once in your life.
All of the positive reviews should confirm this cafe’s uniqueness. Too many restaurants are noisy, service intrusive, too bright/too dark with inappropriate music. Cafe Jaqueline guests seem utterly engaged in conversation, the lighting is roman
Best soufflés on the planet, but I think they have closed
Best soufflés on the planet, but I think they have closed permanently. Went as often as I could for 30 years. Absolutely charming interior. Quirky service.Limited but thoughtful wine list. I miss them.
I don't think I've ever had a soufflé before our trip to
I don't think I've ever had a soufflé before our trip to Cafe Jacqueline and I don't think I'll ever want to have one that isn't from here! It was a near perfect evening - just the right amount of attentiveness and sass from our waiter, decadent foo
Nothing like Cafe Jacqueline anywhere in the Bay Area, or
Nothing like Cafe Jacqueline anywhere in the Bay Area, or really, anywhere else. Vive Jacqueline!
Very delicious, smooth, elegant, savory and fluffy are the
Very delicious, smooth, elegant, savory and fluffy are the words that come to mind. Total satisfaction in all areas thank you, I will go again.
Perfect every time! Food, service, ambiance they really
Perfect every time! Food, service, ambiance they really think of the details. And the food!!! Oh my goodness I love the menu and always look forward to the summer menu.
Cafe Jacqueline has played an incredible part of my life
Cafe Jacqueline has played an incredible part of my life for the last 24 years along with my wife, kids and close friends. We have dined there 4 to 5 times per year during that time period. Cafe Jacqueline represents our "go to" place for
We have eaten at Cafe Jaqueline several times over the
We have eaten at Cafe Jaqueline several times over the years and it is always a superb experience! The soufflés are delicious, and we have tried both savory and dessert ones and they are all so good I c struggle to pick. I recommend getting a good b
Definitely a great date night spot! Cannot overstate how
Definitely a great date night spot! Cannot overstate how amazing this place. A genuine authentic experience with souffles that are seriously incredible. Be prepared for a long wait - all souffles are made fresh - typically about 45 minutes from orde
Cafe Jacqueline in San Francisco is a charming and intimate
Cafe Jacqueline in San Francisco is a charming and intimate dining spot that captures the essence of French cuisine with a touch of California flair. The cozy ambiance and welcoming atmosphere make it a perfect choice for a romantic dinner or a speci
Great atmosphere and food! Highly recommend treating
Great atmosphere and food! Highly recommend treating yourself to dinner at the restaurant.
This place is amazing.
The soufflés take awhile but it's definitely worth it. I was so sad when I thought they were closing during COVID. I can't wait to go back again.
Taste and experience pure magic.
You can't get more romantic and also San Franciscan than this. Order both a savory and sweet soufflé. Take time to go thank Jacqueline in the kitchen and see the mountain of eggs and feel the love put into this food. My wife said it was possibly the
Amazing food, great service and communication.
Love the space! Will definitely come back.
I have been a fan since when I lived in SF in 2000 but this
I have been a fan since when I lived in SF in 2000 but this venerable intimate French soufflé bistro has been in business since 1979. Chef Jacqueline Margulis is around 86 yrs young and still working her magic of making fluffy soufflés in the kitc
Love this place! The soufflés are definitely worth the
Love this place! The soufflés are definitely worth the wait. Do not get turned off by some of the comments here regarding the serving staff. They're very San Francisco -- a little wry, a little snarky, and very friendly! They treated us like family.
Our waiter was a condescending smart ass and downright rude.
The waiter who would show up in his place occasionally was a hair better but he never smiled. Delicious Gruyère soufflé and chocolate soufflé. The cucumber salad was very tasty, too. If you can get past the rude waiters, you'll have a fine time. M
A must do.
I made a reservation months in advance with no issue. The two waiters working the dining area were attentive and personable. As for the soufflés, they were delicious. The pace of the meal was a little slow, but good food takes time. Café Jacquelin
Nothing as good as this exists anymore in San Francisco.
Unique and spectacular. This looks s a don't miss dining experience
Great food ambiance people
Fantastic experience! Best souffles in world. Matt the waiter is wonderful. Takes a while to be served, worth the wait
Phenomenal little slice--no, spoonful--of heavenly French
Phenomenal little slice--no, spoonful--of heavenly French food, served purely on Jacqueline's terms. She works in a rhythm from another time, another place. But the servers understand it perfectly. And after eating there, you will too. It is a transc
It says this place is open, just walked over there, 6pm on
It says this place is open, just walked over there, 6pm on a Saturday night and it's dark. What a shame. No hours of operation on the door & phone number does not work
Very unique experience.
Lovely setting and very quiet and nice. The service was great, they're very attentive, and the soufflés were wow. My favorite was the French onion soup. I would say, go prepared to be there 2.5 hours because the soufflés are made once you order the
Ambience service and delicious food make this special
Ambience service and delicious food make this special occasion restaurant a little neighborhood gem!
The food was absolutely amazing.
The soufflés were the best I've ever had. The mushroom and prosciutto delicious and we had the lemon soufflé for dessert. The wait staff was so attentive and efficient. They did a great job with the pace of the meal. This is an experience, so you n
This place was fantastic years ago when I last went.
Fresh soufflé, made to order. Amazing.
Delicious and Delightful!
After all our years of coming to San Francisco, I can't believe my husband and I only now have experienced Cafe Jacqueline. From the warmth and understated humor of the waiters, Matthew and Chris, to the starters prepared by staff in the tiny kitchen
The food, service and ambiance are always outstanding at
The food, service and ambiance are always outstanding at Cafe Jacqueline. We try to dine there at least once a quarter. Highly recommend this restaurant! The soufflés, both savory and for dessert, are unequaled! A must in San Francisco!
Soufflés are excellent here though definitely really
Soufflés are excellent here though definitely really over-priced. You can't just do desserts here anymore so you'll need to have dinner to get to their famous soufflés dessert.... think $25 for Onion Soup, $55 for 6 escargots, $22 for a simple sp
I had seen this quaint restaurant when I took walks in the
I had seen this quaint restaurant when I took walks in the North Beach neighborhood any number of times, when it was closed during the afternoon. I always thought it had the look of a charming French country cafe. Cafe Jacqueline has a reputation f
Yeah it's a challenge to get a live person on the phone.
Deal with it whiners. lol The old schooliness of this place is unparalleled. And I love it. The waiters aren't rude they're just tired of everyone's bs and entitlements. Staff is friendly and fun AF. You just have to know how to be nice, empathetic a
Cafe Jacqueline is one of those restaurants that you either
Cafe Jacqueline is one of those restaurants that you either get it or you don't. They are old school and don't have a website, so you would call in and leave a message for a reservation. I happen to get lucky a few months earlier and called before t
One cannot find a more charming , romantic restaurant than
One cannot find a more charming , romantic restaurant than this! From the washed and swept floor boards to every "tres mignon" detail on the walls and tables. Madame Jacqueline's souffles are famously delicious and the butter lettuce salad
Madame Jacqueline, you are AMAZING! My wife and I traveled
Madame Jacqueline, you are AMAZING! My wife and I traveled back to SF from Scottsdale just to have another perfect meal at your restaurant. You didn't disappoint. First, our great waiter Matthew (a total rockstar that has waited on us for years) kick
Just as amazing as I remember.
Watching her work in the kitchen on all those soufflé orders is inspiring. Service was attentive and impeccable. Can't wait to come back.
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