Monday – Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm
8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
8:30am - 3:00pm
8:30am - 3:00pm
The Lights may very well be the healthiest 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 14wild quinoa, black beans, cashew queso, avocado, tomato pico, kale, pumpkin seeds, tomatillo verde (gf.) (vv.)
simple greens pesto rice* 14jade rice, pesto, poached egg, kale, radish, chevre, hot sauce (gf.) (v.)
simple greens pesto rice* 14jade rice, pesto, poached egg, kale, radish, chevre, hot sauce (gf.) (v.)
lord of the fireflies 16
jade rice, lentils, avocado, broccolini, kale, tomato pico, brazil nut “parm”, red bell pepper rojo (gf.) (vv.)
eternal sunshine 14 wild quinoa, sweet potato, hummus, market greens, tomato pico, sunflower seeds, cashew curry (gf.) (v.)
eternal sunshine 14 wild quinoa, sweet potato, hummus, market greens, tomato pico, sunflower seeds, cashew curry (gf.) (v.)
Smoothie
Bowls (vv.)
the lights acai 10
acai, banana, brazil nut, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, cacao nib
the stars acai 11.5
pure acai, banana, strawberry, blueberry, date (gf.)
topping: seasonal fruit, coconut,
cacao nib, mulberry berry, flax seed
acai, banana, brazil nut, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, cacao nib
the stars acai 11.5
pure acai, banana, strawberry, blueberry, date (gf.)
topping: seasonal fruit, coconut,
cacao nib, mulberry berry, flax seed
pinky promise 10
dragonfruit, banana, strawberry, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, hemp seed, bee pollen
sister steph 11 banana, pineapple, house almond butter, spirulina, chlorella, honey, house almond milk (gf.) topping: seasonal fruit, coconut, cashew, mulberry berry, chia seed, bee pollen
dragonfruit, banana, strawberry, honey
topping: seasonal fruit, hemp granola, coconut, hemp seed, bee pollen
sister steph 11 banana, pineapple, house almond butter, spirulina, chlorella, honey, house almond milk (gf.) topping: seasonal fruit, coconut, cashew, mulberry berry, chia seed, bee pollen
Savory
avocado toast 9.5 (v.v)
w/ farm egg * 2.5
w/ bacon 4
w/ market greens & tomato 3
OG breakfast sandwich* 12.5 brioche bun, egg, avocado, u.g.f. mushrooms, greens, spicy mayo * (v.)
two, two & two* 8
two eggs, bacon, toast *
w/ farm egg * 2.5
w/ bacon 4
w/ market greens & tomato 3
OG breakfast sandwich* 12.5 brioche bun, egg, avocado, u.g.f. mushrooms, greens, spicy mayo * (v.)
two, two & two* 8
two eggs, bacon, toast *
potato hash* 13
market potato, carrot, fried egg, house hot sauce * (v.)
w/ bacon 4
w/ avocado 3
BLT breakfast sandwich* 12.5brioche bun, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, greens, spicy mayo
vegetable frittata* 11
three egg omelette, seasonal veg., radish, herbs * (gf.) (v.)
market potato, carrot, fried egg, house hot sauce * (v.)
w/ bacon 4
w/ avocado 3
BLT breakfast sandwich* 12.5brioche bun, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, greens, spicy mayo
vegetable frittata* 11
three egg omelette, seasonal veg., radish, herbs * (gf.) (v.)
Sweet
buckwheat pancake 12
whipped ricotta, local fruit (gf.) (v.)
almond butter & brioche 8
w/ house jam 1.5 (v)
on sourdough (vo.)
whipped ricotta, local fruit (gf.) (v.)
almond butter & brioche 8
w/ house jam 1.5 (v)
on sourdough (vo.)
oat porridge 8
house almond milk, almond butter, jam (gf.) (vv.)
w/ fresh fruit 3
w/ granola 3
whipped ricotta toast 10
on brioche, house jam (v.)
house almond milk, almond butter, jam (gf.) (vv.)
w/ fresh fruit 3
w/ granola 3
whipped ricotta toast 10
on brioche, house jam (v.)
Salads & Soup
kale caesar 11.5
cashew caesar dressing, pumpkin seeds, brazil nut “parm”, croutons (vv.)
tomato salad 12
local heirlooms, sunflower tahini, bread crumbs, basil (vv.)
cashew caesar dressing, pumpkin seeds, brazil nut “parm”, croutons (vv.)
tomato salad 12
local heirlooms, sunflower tahini, bread crumbs, basil (vv.)
soup du jour cup 4.5 | bowl 8
rotational, local-veg soup. (gf.) (vv.)
rotational, local-veg soup. (gf.) (vv.)
Sandwiches
pastrami tofu 14
tofu pastrami, house pickles, mustard, market greens, spicy mayo (v.)
(sourdough baguette)
hummingbird 13
house hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, spinach, pesto, basil (vv.)
(whole grain pullman)
tofu pastrami, house pickles, mustard, market greens, spicy mayo (v.)
(sourdough baguette)
hummingbird 13
house hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, spinach, pesto, basil (vv.)
(whole grain pullman)
caprese 12
siano buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic, olive oil (v.)
(sourdough baguette)
veggie rich 13
beets, carrots, sunflower-tahini, avocado, tomato ( vv.)
(sourdough country loaf)
siano buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic, olive oil (v.)
(sourdough baguette)
veggie rich 13
beets, carrots, sunflower-tahini, avocado, tomato ( vv.)
(sourdough country loaf)
Pastries
slice of cake 7 ( rotational ) (v.)
orange zest & currant scone 4 (v.)
chocolate chip cookie 3.5 (v.)
banana chocolate muffin 4 (gf.)(vv.)
orange zest & currant scone 4 (v.)
chocolate chip cookie 3.5 (v.)
banana chocolate muffin 4 (gf.)(vv.)
salted caramel brownie 8 (gf.)(vv.)
oatmeal lace cookie 3.5 (v.)
house jam oat bar 5 (v.)
date & cacao energy bites 5 (gf.) (vv.)
oatmeal lace cookie 3.5 (v.)
house jam oat bar 5 (v.)
date & cacao energy bites 5 (gf.) (vv.)
Sides
& Add-ons
bacon 4
plain toast 2.5
farm egg (8 minute or fried)* 2.5
avocado 3
hodo pastrami tofu 4
roasted potato 7
roasted broccolini 7
kale or market greens 3
plain toast 2.5
farm egg (8 minute or fried)* 2.5
avocado 3
hodo pastrami tofu 4
roasted potato 7
roasted broccolini 7
kale or market greens 3
side fruit plate 6
house hot sauce 1
house tomatillo verde 1
house red bell pepper rojo 1
house creamy cashew curry 1
house cashew caesar dressing 1
house nut butter 3
side jam 2
house hot sauce 1
house tomatillo verde 1
house red bell pepper rojo 1
house creamy cashew curry 1
house cashew caesar dressing 1
house nut butter 3
side jam 2
Cold-pressed juices
9 USD + 1.5 glass deposit
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.)jax izzo 7.5 | 9.5
banana, strawberry, apple juice
thank you berry much9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, acai, house coconut cashew milk
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
banana, strawberry, apple juice
thank you berry much9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, acai, house coconut cashew milk
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
raw power 9.5 | 12.5
banana, brazil nut, date, maca, cacao, house almond milk
(stay woke by adding cold brew)
immune in tune 9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, date, brazil nut, Sun Potion Anandamide, house almond milk
chocolate falls 9.5 | 12.5 banana, date, house almond butter, cacao, hemp protein, house almond milk
banana, brazil nut, date, maca, cacao, house almond milk
(stay woke by adding cold brew)
immune in tune 9.5 | 12.5 banana, strawberry, blueberry, date, brazil nut, Sun Potion Anandamide, house almond milk
chocolate falls 9.5 | 12.5 banana, date, house almond butter, cacao, hemp protein, house almond milk
add-ons
fresh spinach or kale 1.5
fresh ginger root 1
fresh turmeric root 2
house almond butter 1.5
hemp granola 2.5
fresh ginger root 1
fresh turmeric root 2
house almond butter 1.5
hemp granola 2.5
gf. granola 3
cacao .75
maca .5
chia .5
cinnamon .5
cacao .75
maca .5
chia .5
cinnamon .5
ground flax .5
terra’s whey protein 1
nutivo hemp protein 1
sun potion ashwaganda 1
sun potion anandamide 1
terra’s whey protein 1
nutivo hemp protein 1
sun potion ashwaganda 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
- 12oz -
latte 5
raw cacao mocha 5.5
vanilla bean latte 5.5
house caramel latte 5.5
double shot of espresso
americano3.5
macchiato 4
cortado 4
cappuccino 4.5
- 12oz -
latte 5
raw cacao mocha 5.5
vanilla bean latte 5.5
house caramel latte 5.5
- filter -
pour over brewed to order 4.5
24 hr. cold brew over ice 4.5
- full immersion -
french press 4 | 5.5 | 7.5
( 12oz | 18oz | 34oz )
- milk options -
house almond & date +1
house coconut cashew +1
minor figures oat +1
homeland creamery whole
pour over brewed to order 4.5
24 hr. cold brew over ice 4.5
- full immersion -
french press 4 | 5.5 | 7.5
( 12oz | 18oz | 34oz )
- milk options -
house almond & date +1
house coconut cashew +1
minor figures oat +1
homeland creamery whole
Not Coffee
chai latte 5.5
uji matcha latte 5.5
high grade matcha w/ steamed milk
golden milk 6
turmeric & spices w/ steamed milk
hot chocolate 5
raw cacao w/ steamed milk
Tea
iced uji matcha 5
high grade matcha shaken w/ honey
ginger, lemon & honey 4
rishi looseleaf 3.5 | 5 | 7.5
12oz | 18oz | 34oz
chamomile, hibiscus rooibos, mint, orange blossom , earl grey, english breakfast
Tonics
& H20
turmeric spritz 5.5
turmeric, lemon & soda
vanilla bean limeade 4
kombucha 4
turmeric, lemon & soda
vanilla bean limeade 4
kombucha 4
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 Infinty
Chia Mia
Himalayan Monk
Red Ranger
The Greatness
a sweet approach to the detox
Alkalinity to Infinty
Chia Mia
Himalayan Monk
Red Ranger
The Greatness
The Deep Detox
a heavily green detox, low in sugar
Alkalinity to Infinty
Himalayan Monk
Alkalinity to Infinty
The Greatness
Alkalinity to Infinty
a heavily green detox, low in sugar
Alkalinity to Infinty
Himalayan Monk
Alkalinity to Infinty
The Greatness
Alkalinity to Infinty
Jobs
if you are passionate about food, flexible, empathetic and a lover. 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