Cafe Jacqueline

My preferred spot for delicious French food. it's so appetizing. service is typically above par. this place has a great feel to it. similar to a place in denver i liked.

Always an outstanding experience. We've been coming here for years and enjoy the's expert crafted souffles. This place really is a bow on the bonnet of San Francisco.

This place provides definitely really good souffle, but is costy too

Always such a wonderful experience. Super charming atmosphere, slow pace allows for great and long conversations, and the food is always perfect.

Perfect place for a birthday dinner! The soufflés were unbelievable - every bite better than the next. We went with the White Corn, Ginger and Garlic for entree (our first choice Prosciutto and Mushroom was out) and it was a delicious combination of three great flavors without overpowering each other. Finished with the classic Chocolate soufflé (came out with a birthday candle) which was like eating a chocolate cloud of heaven! After the meal we went back and thanked Jacqueline in person - she's in the kitchen making each soufflé by hand! What a wonderful place and dining experience.

Cafe Jacqueline is an SF institution. The souffles are delicious, both savory and sweet. Go prepared for a very leisurely meal. If you expect to have food in front of you soon after you sit down, you'll be disappointed.

Absolutely delicious. Fair warning you will need to have time to spend as a meal will probably take a couple of hours. The onion soup was amazing. We really enjoyed both savory and dessert souffle but if you were to choose one I would go with dessert.

The most amazing soufflés

My goodness. Jacqueline is not only the chef/owner, but she takes reservations, will set the tables, greets you, and is such an interesting woman! Her kitchen is pristine with her tools within arm's distance and a lovely enormous bowl filled with the main ingredient: eggs. A visit to Jacqueline's is quite the experience. It is a slow process which leaves so much time for you to connect with the person or people you have chosen to share this experience with. Every single bite of each souffle you will have will be followed by primal exclamations of "Mmmmmmmm" Only sounds can describe how delicious her food is. Enjoy!

Amazing food! The souffle bare just unbelievably delicious.

Outstanding place for delicious French food. i wish there were more places like this around town. this place has a good design. makes me feel like i in nashville again.

Good food takes time but it so worth the wait.

Cafe Jacqueline is always enjoyable. Best souffles in Bay area

I heard the maitre d reads to Jacqueline every night!

I do not know what the hype is about. Obviously I am missing the point.. onion soup was ok the savory soufflé are definitely not savory.. the grand mariner soufflé was excellent. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and it was extremely disappointing when the waiter said Let’s put a point on it” I was a little confound. It was 8:53pm an we were asked to leave.. definitely not going back and unfortunately would not receive.

When you walk in you are overpowered by the aroma of eggs. I ordered two soufflés. When they were delicately placed in n the table they were lovely Light and fluffy After a few minutes, the top collapsed into a thick mixture of yellow eggs If you are expecting a light fluffy soufflé you will, as I was, be disappointed. If you like thick egg mixtures, this is the place for you, specially if you’re hungry

I walked 1 hour 30 mins it had closed sign at the door but there were people sitting inside. they should atleast mention on their website that customers should make a reservation.

Yummy Food!Great Service! Staff has dedicated more than 20 years giving the best quality of food and service!

French food... delicious. there was fast and courteous service. prices are fair i would say.

Small and cozy eatery, souffles are lovingly made fresh each time. Do get a reservation ahead of time and be prepared for a longer dinner.

I tried this spot before with my friend and I am hooked since then. I love the awesome mood and tasty food and drinks. Highly recommended.

Amazing food. Great service. The only negative point is the time you have to wait for your food. Don't plan anything afterwards, first you will miss it because of the time you'll spend there but second you will be so full you won't be able to move anymore. Overall we had a great experience. Oh and the waiter is really good at advising wines ! We had great time. Thank you Jacqueline !

The food is Amazing, french onion soup is a must!

Wow, I was invited here by a friend and it could not have been better. It is quaint, sophisticated and the food is unbelievable!! We all shared the dishes but my favorites were the Salmon & Spinach entree and the White Chocolate for dessert. Highly recommended

THE most romantic restaurant in San Francisco. I felt so honored to see Chef Jaqueline arranging flowers for her restaurant before opening. This was a few years ago and she looked radiant in her golden years. The soufflés were absolutely delicious. The carrot soup with the perfectly simmered beef broth was envied by my friend Richard. This is one restaurant we will talk about for years to come. You must add this to your bucket list for dining in San Francisco.

Perfect romantic dinner spot. All about the soufflés.

Unbelievably delicious. We’ve been going there as often as possible over 30 years.

My partner and I went here a week ago and it is still haunting me like the memories of a childhood Christmas. This place is pure and authentic magic. The food prepared classic and precise, service beyond compare and an attention to authenticity unheard of in today’s world. If youre lucky enough to go here, embrace the experience, go with the flow and appreciate the moment.

Awful. Slow. Pretentious. For what? A dish that tastes like a quiche. Aw French cooking is always so complicated even though new methods have emerged. They literally cook one souffle at a time. The sell you on wine and apps while you wait. A moneymaking restaurant for sure. 2hours for our souffle to arrive. Booooo

A favorite spot for quality french food. Service is typically good. Prices were reasonable.

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 order to being served.The french onion soup and chocolate souffle are also musts in my opinion.

Absolutely disgusting soufflé. Got food poisoning the next day. Server was rude and the food was cold and disappointing.

Best Cafe in SF. Dinner is very good, the souffle is absolutely the best anywhere, service is also great. Perhaps my favorite aspect is the location: North Beach on a low-activity block.

Absolutely the best! Unique SF classic with incredible souffles. Don’t come in a hurry, however.

french food, yeah, super tasty. great place to meet and catch up with friends. i had a brother come into town and he asked me to go back here. it has a cool atmosphere.

The entire evening was so lovely. Well worth the wait.

Cafe Jacqueline has it all. A warm and cozy French restaurant vibe featuring a lineup of Soufflés for two. Service comes with the typical character and requisite of patience while the magic is happening in the back by Jacqueline herself. Sneak through the kitchen to use the restroom in the back and you'll be able to witness her in her element. This place is an experience, certainly warranting a visit in a special occasion or a desire to try the most authentic of soufflés in SF.

Phenomenal! Dinner takes time, but your patience will be rewarded.

the lime souffle is sublime. all other souffles are merely heavenly. Jacqueline is a goddess along us.

Amazing souffles and great service!

How can you not love Cafe Jacqueline if you love and appreciate souffles. It's relatively expensive and makes for a leisurely dinner. But what an experience.

More of an experience then a restaurant! If you like soufflé you have found your place! If you don’t like souffle, go and make sure!

Next to none of the tastiest soufflé in the Bay Area. I'm not kidding.

An amazing experience. Definitely on the pricey side of dining, but good food requires good ingredients and when you add the atmosphere and seriously great service it costs more. If your visiting San Francisco, plan at least one evening at Cafe Jasqueline. Reservations are not required but highly recommended. Jacqueline is the creator of some amazing souffle's i can only speak to the Prosciutto Mushroom and the lemon souffle, but both were amazing! The menu is designed to feed 2. Souffle takes a bit to prepare so don't expect fast food. Expect a great dining experience from Europe - where they would never consider eating behind the wheel of a car. Dining is an experience, not just cramming in calories. The food here s 5 Star and the waiters were 5 Star as well. Don't be afraid to ask advice. They were very set on us having a wonderful evening. A truly wonderful dining experience.

What an incredible experience!! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, and Madame Jacqueline still makes all of the souffles. I will remember my night here forever... Hope to be back soon.

The sight of Jacqueline smiling in her kitchen eclipses even the souffles, which are simply masterpieces. Even the bowl of eggs in the kitchen is a work of art to be seen. So even if you don't need to use the loo, be sure to visit it anyway if only for the trip through the kitchen. And go, now, while you can. Jacqueline is in her 80s. She is an inspiration!

I constantly come by buying some food in here. I enjoyed the quick customer service and well cooked food. I recommend this place.

Terrific place. Best in class. We’ve been there twice for our anniversaries, and can’t wait to return. Worth every penny, worth every second of the wait.

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The last time I visit Cafe Jacqueline was 10 years ago. I am really glad they are still here.Being a pastry cook, I can assure Cafe Jacqueline have the best dessert souffle in the bay area. The best. You can never go wrong with it.But note, because they only have a very small kitchen and very limited staff, be aware your need to wait a very long time for the souffle to come to your table. What I mean is you probably need to wait 40-60 minutes for the souffle arrive at your table after ordering. But it is definitely worth the wait.After dinner you can always go to the tower couple blocks away to enjoy the beautiful nightscape.Just go. You would love this place.