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Cafe Jacqueline

French Restaurant$$$$

North Beach, San Francisco

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Cafe Jacqueline

7.4^/10

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Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and SFGate
"Definitely order the strawberry soufflé if it's in season!"(2 Tips)
"most romantic restaurant in North Beach"(2 Tips)
"The seafood one were also good, but less so."(4 Tips)
"eat the dessert souffles slowly, the powdered sugar makes you cough"(5 Tips)

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Shirley LiuMay 31, 2014
Definitely order the strawberry soufflé if it's in season! Takes an hour, so be prepared to have some wine or coffee if you're not planning to order a full meal beforehand.
SFGateMarch 25, 2015
Considering two souffles make a meal at the most romantic restaurant in North Beach, this dessert is really almost a main course. So ethereal, and so balanced between tart and sweet. Read more
Malte GoescheApril 20, 2014
Favorite place in SF. She's been making 50+ soufflés a night for 35 years here now. So she knows what she's doing. Also, if in season do get the strawberry soufflé.
Nico PitneyDecember 21, 2014
"There's no place like Cafe Jacqueline, not just in SF, but anywhere. Jacqueline is the Jiro Dreams of Sushi of soufflés, from lobster or white corn-ginger-garlic to lime or Grand Marnier." Read more
Serious EatsApril 21, 2014
Cafe Jacqueline is a tiny all-souffle restaurant made for a romantic night out. Your meal will be bookended with one savory and one sweet souffle.
Vihang MehtaNovember 29, 2018
All the souffles are fantastic. The french onion soup is delicious and bonus, it’s completely vegetarian!!
Katie MuiAugust 8, 2017
Make an early reservation because it takes an hour for the savoury soufflé to come out – and another half hour for the dessert soufflé. But it's absolutely worth the wait!
Tez AndersonApril 13, 2014
This is a hidden gem. A French soufflé restaurant in North Beach. No website. No Facebook page but amazing food, service and atmosphere. Best birthday ever.
SF WeeklyMay 31, 2012
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best French Restaurant In 2012, it’s hard to imagine the effect that dishes like boeuf bourguignon and ratatouille first had on Americans. How… Read more
PancrazioAugust 30, 2014
This is a unique place. Jacqueline prepares soufflé, one by one. One of the best places to go in SF.
Natalie LinSeptember 3, 2012
order wine to while away the hour you'll wait before souffles are served ... while you're waiting, venture to the backyard restroom (as an excuse to glimpse Jacqueline w/ her toque & basket of eggs)
Chris BSeptember 23, 2014
Amazing souffles ...Take your time there given that it takes an hour to cook your souffle but it will be worth your time *_*
Fernando ToledoApril 8, 2012
If you are coming on a weekend, try to make a reservation the day before. It's at it's busiest on weekends and it's a really small place.
matt knoxMarch 24, 2014
Strawberry and prosciutto mushroom soufflés were amazing. The seafood one were also good, but less so.
Hetal GandhiJuly 7, 2013
For veggie lovers... Ask them to make you an asparagus, cilantro, tomato and garlic soufflé! Delish!
Jim KnickerbockerApril 29, 2012
The restaurant can get very warm and they can't leave the door open or it affects the oven or souffle or something, so wear something cool.
Fabio T.June 17, 2016
Best soufflé I ever had in my life!
Jeanne LevyMarch 23, 2014
Be patient. Takes a bit so be with interesting people.
James YuMarch 29, 2009
Order a souffle, any souffle. They are sublime. Start with a savory and end with a sweet one. You can't go wrong. Be prepared to eat for at least one hour, so avoid awkward dates.
Ernest NgJanuary 7, 2013
All savory soufflés here are cheese based. Dairy adverse patrons be aware.
Alice MayJuly 29, 2013
Amazing mushroom and chocolate soufflés!
Jessica ChanDecember 5, 2011
there's only one Jacqueline, so be prepared to wait. loved the strawberry souffle.
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
Check out Cafe Jacqueline as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
Liz LeeNovember 9, 2013
Thank Chef Jaceuline for your meal- but she doesn't like her picture taken :)
Jessica ChanDecember 5, 2011
eat the dessert souffles slowly, the powdered sugar makes you cough
William SieSeptember 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best white chocolate souffle. Ever.
Kristy ChowJune 5, 2014
Dessert soufflé!
Natalie S. ColesNovember 27, 2010
Caviar, figs wrapped in prosciutto, Dubonnet and a lovely partner = LOVE!!!
janet yuOctober 18, 2012
Don't have appetizers this will make ur meal last 3 hrs. I m not kidding.
Jeskia La'bellaMay 11, 2013
Peach souffle is awesome
Shadi MehraeinJuly 23, 2009
Every course is a souffle! Love it...want to try it..but I heard it can take a while
Malte GoescheFebruary 23, 2013
There is basically nothing you could order that is not amazing.
Kevin HybiskeMay 14, 2010
The crab souffle cannot be beat
baris aksoyDecember 15, 2009
Great souffles with a glass of Sauternes!

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