Downtown San Jose will get a little bit tastier with the arrival of Jackie’s Place, a brand-new restaurant serving up authentic soul food. This will be Downtown San Jose's first dedicated soul food restaurant and the second location for Jackie's Place. The original is in Japantown and has a Yelp rating of 4.5 with 1,700 reviews.
Nestled in the heart of SoFA, this spot is ready to dish out plates piled high with Southern classics—think crispy fried chicken, slow-cooked collard greens, and mac and cheese. It's located right next to Nirvana Soul, one of the hottest coffee shops in Downtown San Jose.
What’s even better? Jackie’s Place is rooting itself in San Jose by sourcing fresh ingredients from nearby farms and suppliers. It’s a small but meaningful way this restaurant is giving back, creating jobs and strengthening the local food chain. The cozy setup—wooden tables, soft lighting, and the mouthwatering aroma of fried goodness—only adds to the draw.
Downtown San Jose’s food scene is already a melting pot of flavors, and Jackie’s Place is a delicious new thread in that tapestry. The grand opening of Jackie's Place will take place on April 27 during the SoFA District block party.
