Cafe Jacqueline

Truly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. An extremely special restaurant. The other reviews are spot on; your meal will take a leisurely 2:45-3hrs, the service is top notch, and madame Jaqueline is literally in the back making everything. We split the corn ginger garlic soufflé (incredible) and the chocolate soufflé for dessert. We were pleasantly stuffed—you’re eating a lot of eggs! When we come back again, we will try to go as a four top; two savory soufflés and one dessert across four people would probably be perfect.

Had the most wonderful meal last night at Cafe Jacqueline! The food is unbelievable and made even better by the wonderful service. Chris was our server and he was fabulous. He was attentive, funny, had great recommendations and did a great job putting up with a crazy table of friends. Can’t recommend this place enough. 5 stars all the way!

Cafe Jacqueline is a treat. From the cozy 9 table dining room, to the fantastic service, to the decadent souffles that Jacqueline sends out of the open kitchen, you will enjoy every minute here. Do not dine here if you're in a rush. Sit down, relax, and allow the food, the wine, and the ambiance wrap you in a blanket of comfort. We sat down at 6:15 and walked out of there with full (but not too full) tummies at 8:45. The onion soup is a must order. The endive salad was one of our favorite items, too! Matt will take the best care of you making decisions for you when appropriate and needed such as wine pairings. We will be back.

Step back in time and into 1950s France. Recipes are from THE Jacqueline's school days in the south of France. The souffles are perfectly seasoned and beautiful browned domes of flavor. We had Fruits de Mer, Mushroom, and Corn Ginger Garlic. The last tasted like San Francisco, the first tasted like Fisherman's Wharf before it was crowded with tourists. Mushroom is the woods of Golden Gate. We are already talking about going back.

We loved it. Came here for our 17th and it was lovely. It's a cozy little place, and the souffles are excellent. Take your time to actually enjoy it, don't just stuff it down. Don't forget that the garnish is often part of the taste too. The fruits de mer had very thin lemon on top, and a little lemon with the souffle added some wonderful mixture of taste. The grande marnier was also wonderful, smooth and rich. The coffee was great, and the staff was very knowledgeable, wonderful, and friendly. We'll be back when we're back in town, 100%. My advice is to slow down, enjoy the whole experience. Don't eat like you're expecting to get somewhere else after. You won't. But it's worth it. If you're not able to slow down, then pick another place and come back to this one when you do have the time. It's not cheap, and rushing through will just waste your time and money. But if you *can* slow down and take your time, that time and money is well spent indeed. Call them for reservations and leave a message. They actually do call back!

Soufflés. Yes, you go here for soufflés. It’s my first time trying out these soufflés or any soufflés for that matter. I tried white corn, garlic and ginger soufflés for entree and chocolate soufflé for dessert. They were soft, light, rich and airy. Staying true to my palate, I felt they lacked a strong punch for me - may be that’s how soufflés are. Subtle and light but very expensive. But the lady who makes these soufflés almost all by herself is about 85 years old. You can see her baking in the restaurant’s kitchen if you’re using the loo. I just found that inspirational! And a thing to keep in mind is that it’s going to take a lot of time for your order. So make sure you plan this dinner for about 3 - 3.5 hours. You’ll like the feel of the cafe. It’s tiny but an intimate and romantic setting. It worked out for me because I chose this for my first anniversary. If you’re a soufflé lover this might be the place for you. But anyone who likes solid and spicy food might not like it as much. Nonetheless it was a nice experience.

Came here for dinner. It's a tiny place and everything is made to order. We made reservations ahead. We had soup of the day which was light but delicious. Ordered mushroom souffle which was light but so fluffy n flavorful. We practically inhaled it. For dessert we ordered chocolate souffle. So masterful, mouth watering. Worth the wait. Also amazing wine selection. U will need it while u wait for food.

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 !

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.