The Lights Cafe

Charlotte, NC · New American restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Charlotte
#230
of 2166 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
The Lights Cafe, 16631 Lancaster Hwy #107, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
(980) 207-0871
Website
thelights.cafe
Status
Open · Closes 3 PM

The Lights Cafe is a restaurant located in Charlotte, NC. It is one of 2,166 restaurants listed in Charlotte. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Charlotte city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Lights Cafe

The Lights is a restaurant and bottle shop in the Ballantyne neighborhood. We serve breakfast and lunch until 3:00 pm. Our food is grown by neighbors we know and love. A simple menu built to regenerate Us — The Lights definition of true nutrition. We... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–3 PM
Sunday8 AM–3 PM
Monday8 AM–3 PM
Tuesday8 AM–3 PM
Wednesday8 AM–3 PM
Thursday8 AM–3 PM
Friday8 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lia Wright · Jun 2025

This place is a delight!! The food is amazingly fresh and light on the stomach. I walked away feeling so full but not heavy at all. Every single bite was a bit of “wow” on the taste buds. Luis is a fun character and Liz is such a sweetheart. I felt like a regular walking in! We stop in here every Sunday after the Elevation Church service. If you’re one for oatmeal gotta try the Oat Porridge. Their Açaí Bowl I’d indulge so quickly and forget it’s to share lol! The best Chai latte in town hot or on ice! The spice really kicks in to remind you it’s Chai :)

★★★★★ 5.0 Ben Hiner · Feb 2026

Just stopped here for the first time and had a wonderful lunch. The service was extremely considerate and welcoming, and the food and coffee were delicious. I even had a very generous individual pay for my meal, which was an amazing surprise! I will certainly be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brandon “Birdie” Sprinkle · Jun 2025

My wife and I stopped by on a Saturday morning for breakfast at The Lights Cafe. We were seated right away and our service was outstanding the entire time. The gentleman who was helping us seemed to be the owner and we loved how he interacted with everyone there. We went with Burrata Toast, Egg Combo and an order of Sweet Potato Fries. Everything we ate was amazing and the portion sizes were great. We will definitely be back again and would highly recommend The Lights Cafe!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kerry Lebel (Scissors & Scotch) · May 2025

This place was a wonderful surprise. My wife has gluten and dairy allergies and there are lots of delicious options. I got the avocado toast with poached eggs and bacon. She got the breakfast tortilla and we shared the banana chocolate chip muffin. Fantastic. Everything was “made with love” according to the owner and I could taste it. He wa a wonderful guy as well. It was clear he loved his work. We definitely will go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Trista Ng · Mar 2025

Great experience! Our waiter, Luis, was super friendly and funny. We came on a Tuesday for brunch/lunch, and while the restaurant was nearly empty, the food and service were excellent, even better than my visit about three/four years ago under different ownership. The layout feels fresh, though it’s still a bit small. They have freshly made juice, coffee and the food were super delicious. The menu also offers great options for those with dietary restrictions. A pleasant surprise, definitely worth checking out!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Latino Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Rooftop Seating ✓ Sports ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

New American restaurantBreakfast restaurantEspresso barLunch restaurantTapas barWine barWine store

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