Closed for Summer Break
8:30am - 3:00pm
8:30am - 3:00pm
Returning September
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The Lights may very well be the most nutritious café on planet earth, for breakfast & lunch.
We are a charlotte restaurant serving simple, organic, locally grown food by the most amazing people.
Currently offering a diverse menu of what we believe are the best foods for your everyday breakfast & lunch.
We are a charlotte restaurant serving simple, organic, locally grown food by the most amazing people.
Currently offering a diverse menu of what we believe are the best foods for your everyday breakfast & lunch.
Menu
Breakfast & Lunch
Served all day
Served all day
gf. - gluten free
v. - vegetarian
v. - vegetarian
vv. - vegan
vo. - vegan option
vo. - vegan option
Grains
moonrise kingdom 15wild quinoa, black beans, avocado, pico, kale, pumpkin seeds, tomatillo verde (gf.) (vv.)
simple greens pesto rice* 16jade rice, pesto, poached egg, kale, radish, chevre, hot sauce (gf.) (v.)
simple greens pesto rice* 16jade rice, pesto, poached egg, kale, radish, chevre, hot sauce (gf.) (v.)
eternal sunshine 15wild quinoa, sweet potato, hummus, market greens, pico, sunflower seeds, cashew curry (gf.) (vv.)
Smoothie
Bowls (vv.)
the lights acai 11
acai, banana, brazil nut, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, cacao nib,
flax seed, chia seed
acai, banana, brazil nut, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, cacao nib,
flax seed, chia seed
sister steph 11
banana, pineapple, house almond butter, spirulina, chlorella, honey, house almond milk (gf.)
topping: seasonal fruit, coconut, cashew, chia seed, bee pollen
topping: seasonal fruit, coconut, cashew, chia seed, bee pollen
Savory
avocado toast 10 (v.v)
w/ farm egg * 2.5
w/ bacon 4
w/ market greens & tomato 3
breakfast sandwich* 13 brioche bun, egg, bacon, avocado, u.g.f. mushrooms, greens, onion, spicy mayo * (v.)
two, two & two* 10.5
two eggs, bacon, toast *
w/ farm egg * 2.5
w/ bacon 4
w/ market greens & tomato 3
breakfast sandwich* 13 brioche bun, egg, bacon, avocado, u.g.f. mushrooms, greens, onion, spicy mayo * (v.)
two, two & two* 10.5
two eggs, bacon, toast *
potato hash* 14
market potato, market veg., fried egg, house hot sauce * (gf.) (v.)
w/ bacon 4
w/ avocado 3
vegetable frittata* 14
three egg omelette, seasonal veg. * (gf.) (v.)
Sweet
buckwheat pancake 12
whipped cream, fresh fruit (gf.) (v.)
almond butter toast 9
w/ house jam 1.5 (v)
on sourdough (vo.)
whipped cream, fresh fruit (gf.) (v.)
almond butter toast 9
w/ house jam 1.5 (v)
on sourdough (vo.)
oat porridge 9
house almond milk, almond butter, jam (gf.) (vv.)
w/ fresh fruit 3
w/ granola 3
house almond milk, almond butter, jam (gf.) (vv.)
w/ fresh fruit 3
w/ granola 3
Salads & Soup
kale caesar 11.5
cashew caesar dressing, pumpkin seeds, brazil nut “parm”, croutons (vv.)
cashew caesar dressing, pumpkin seeds, brazil nut “parm”, croutons (vv.)
soup du jour cup 4.5 | bowl 8
rotational, local-veg soup. (gf.) (vv.)
rotational, local-veg soup. (gf.) (vv.)
Sandwiches verdant bread
charlotte, nc
hummingbird 14
house hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, market greens,
pesto, basil (vv.)
(whole grain pullman)
house hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, market greens,
pesto, basil (vv.)
(whole grain pullman)
caprese 12
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, balsamic (v.)
add prosciutto di parma +4
(on baguette)
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, balsamic (v.)
add prosciutto di parma +4
(on baguette)
Pastries made in house
olive oil cake, mascarpone cream 7 (v.)
orange zest & currant scone 4 (v.)
banana chocolate muffin 5 (gf.)(vv.)
orange zest & currant scone 4 (v.)
banana chocolate muffin 5 (gf.)(vv.)
salted caramel brownie 8 (gf.)(vv.)
chocolate chip cookie 4 (v.)
jam oat bar 5 (v.)
chocolate chip cookie 4 (v.)
jam oat bar 5 (v.)
Sides
& Add-ons
bacon 4
plain toast 2.5
farm egg (poached or fried)* 2.5
avocado 3
roasted potato 8
kale or market greens 3
plain toast 2.5
farm egg (poached or fried)* 2.5
avocado 3
roasted potato 8
kale or market greens 3
side fruit plate 6
house hot sauce 1
house tomatillo verde 1
house creamy cashew curry 1
house cashew caesar dressing 1
side jam 2
house hot sauce 1
house tomatillo verde 1
house creamy cashew curry 1
house cashew caesar dressing 1
side jam 2
Cold-pressed juices
9 USD
alkalinity to infinity
cucumber, spinach, kale, celery, lemon, ginger
chia mia
pineapple, orange, strawberry, ginger, chia
himalayan monk
pear, orange, spinach, kale, lemon, ginger
cucumber, spinach, kale, celery, lemon, ginger
chia mia
pineapple, orange, strawberry, ginger, chia
himalayan monk
pear, orange, spinach, kale, lemon, ginger
red ranger
beet, apple, orange, lemon, ginger
the greatness
carrot, orange, pineapple, lemon, turmeric
beet, apple, orange, lemon, ginger
the greatness
carrot, orange, pineapple, lemon, turmeric
Smoothies
16 oz | 24 oz (vv.)dr. bruce banner 9 | 12
spinach, kale, banana, pineapple, spirulina, moringa, apple juice
the islander 8.5 | 11
banana, pineapple, mango, apple juice, coconut water
spinach, kale, banana, pineapple, spirulina, moringa, apple juice
the islander 8.5 | 11
banana, pineapple, mango, apple juice, coconut water
raw power 9.5 | 12.5
banana, brazil nut, date, maca, cacao, house almond milk
immune in tune 9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, date, cacao, house almond milk
banana, brazil nut, date, maca, cacao, house almond milk
immune in tune 9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, date, cacao, house almond milk
add-ons
spinach 1.5
ginger root 1
house almond butter 1.5
hemp granola 2.5
ginger root 1
house almond butter 1.5
hemp granola 2.5
cacao .75
maca .5
chia .5
cinnamon .5
maca .5
chia .5
cinnamon .5
ground flax .5
terra’s whey protein 1
nutivo hemp protein 1
sun potion anandamide 1
terra’s whey protein 1
nutivo hemp protein 1
sun potion anandamide 1
Coffee
hex coffee roasterscharlotte, nc
espresso 3.50
double shot of espresso
americano3.5
macchiato 4
cortado 4
cappuccino 4.5
latte 5
double shot of espresso
americano3.5
macchiato 4
cortado 4
cappuccino 4.5
latte 5
raw cacao mocha 5.5
vanilla bean latte 5.5
house caramel latte 5.75
chitta latte 7
pour over brewed to order 4.5
cold brew 4.5
vanilla bean latte 5.5
house caramel latte 5.75
chitta latte 7
pour over brewed to order 4.5
cold brew 4.5
Not Coffee
chai latte 5.5
matcha latte 5.5
high grade matcha w/ steamed milk
hot chocolate 5
raw cacao w/ steamed milk
Tea
ginger, lemon & honey tea 5
iced matcha 5
high grade matcha shaken w/ honey
iced tea 3.5
rotational, cold- brewed iced tea
Tonics
& H20
ginger spritz 5.5
ginger, lemon & soda
ginger, lemon & soda
mountain valley water 3.5
still or sparkling
still or sparkling
Many items contain ingredients that are not listed; please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before you place your order.
* Consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, poultry, meat or eggs may increase your risk of contracting a foodborne illness.
* These items contain raw or undercooked seafood, poultry, meat or eggs.
The Lights Juice
Detox
$45 USDThe Lights Detox - an easy, delicious approach to reseting your gut and reducing inflamation.
all of our cold-pressed juices are made in house with organic ingredients.
Each detox consists of five 16 oz juices.
all of our cold-pressed juices are made in house with organic ingredients.
Each detox consists of five 16 oz juices.
The Light Detox
a sweet approach to the detox
Alkalinity to Infinity
Chia Mia
Himalayan Monk
Red Ranger
The Greatness
a sweet approach to the detox
Alkalinity to Infinity
Chia Mia
Himalayan Monk
Red Ranger
The Greatness
The Deep Detox
a heavily green detox, low in sugar
Alkalinity to Infinity
Himalayan Monk
Alkalinity to Infinity
The Greatness
Alkalinity to Infinity
a heavily green detox, low in sugar
Alkalinity to Infinity
Himalayan Monk
Alkalinity to Infinity
The Greatness
Alkalinity to Infinity
Jobs
if you are passionate about food, flexible, empathetic and a team player. we’d love to have you join our team.
please send in your resume to:
hello@thelights.cafe
please send in your resume to:
hello@thelights.cafe