Southern Food in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City

Seafood plates and grits bowls anchor Southern food at Light Rail Cafe in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, with pickup available.

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Waffles

Chicken & Waffles

$15.00

Chicken served with waffles makes a savory-sweet brunch plate.

“I had a really enjoyable time here, and the food definitely made the visit worthwhile. The chicken and waffles were delicious, but the chicken tenders were the real highlight for me. They had that extra crispy coating and plenty of flavor, making every bite satisfying. I also tried the sangria and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Everything came together for a relaxed, enjoyable meal, and I left feeling happy with the experience. I would gladly come back to try more of the menu next time.”

Chicken & Waffle

$18.00

Five chicken wings served atop a homemade sugar waffle.

Soul Food

Mac & Cheese

$8.00

Macaroni pasta coated in cheese sauce makes a creamy side.

Mashed Potatos

$6.00

Mashed potatoes with cheese available as an optional add-on.

Grits

Shrimp & Grits

$22.00

Shrimp served over soft, ground-corn grits in a Southern-style dish.

Catfish & Grits

$22.00

Catfish served with grits, with optional cheese or protein additions.

Grits

$5.00

Ground corn cooked into a soft Southern-style breakfast porridge.

Creamy Grits

$6.00

Creamy, soft-cooked corn grits served as a simple breakfast side.

Fish

Catfish Dinner

$20.00+

Catfish with two selected sides; fried or grilled preparation is available.

“The catfish dinner was excellent.”

Catfish Sandwich

$16.00

Catfish sandwich with optional fried or grilled preparation.

“If you're looking for delicious southern food with a personal touch, Light Rail Cafe won't disappoint, no matter what you choose. The atmosphere here is also very local, relaxed, with dope house grooves playing in the background. The bar is a nice touch; the seating is just right, avoiding overcrowding. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful, you're never rushed or pressured.”

Fried Red Snapper

$24.00+

Fried red snapper served with two selected sides from the listed choices.

Salmon Cakes

$27.00

Salmon patties come with your choice of grits or a hash brown.

Find Something Special at Light Rail Cafe

Southern food at Light Rail Cafe includes seafood plates, chicken with waffles, and grits bowls. The L.R.C Breakfast Bowl pairs grits with cheese eggs and your choice of protein, including lamb or steak.

You can pair Oxtails with a hash brown, or choose Catfish Dinner fried or grilled with Cajun fries. Shrimp & Grits offers cheese additions such as cheddar or pepper jack, plus bacon as an extra protein.

Visit us in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. On the Bail (Build Your Own) comes with eggs any style, your choice of protein, and a side of hash brown or grits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Southern food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Catfish Dinner — This catfish plate lets you choose fried or grilled preparation and select two sides, including rice, fries, vegetables, or macaroni and cheese.
Shrimp & Grits — This dish layers shrimp over cornmeal porridge called grits; cheese or additional protein can be added optionally.
Catfish Sandwich — This catfish sandwich can be ordered fried or grilled, with optional cheese and a choice of fries or side salad.
Chicken & Waffles — This brunch combines chicken and waffles; the menu does not specify the chicken preparation or any toppings.
Fried Red Snapper — Select two sides to accompany the fried fish, with choices including yellow rice, vegetables, fries, slaw, and mashed potatoes.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for southern food throughout the Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City area. Order your southern food online for convenient pickup or delivery.