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Southern Food in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City

Chicken, seafood, and grits anchor Southern food at Light Rail Cafe in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ, with pickup available.

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Breakfast

Brunch

Fish

Catfish Dinner

$20.00+

Catfish, fried or grilled if preferred, with two selected sides.

“The catfish dinner was excellent.”

Sandwiches

“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.”

Catfish Dinner

A Taste of Light Rail Cafe

Light Rail Cafe serves Southern food with grits, oxtails, and macaroni and cheese. The L.R.C Breakfast Bowl pairs grits with cheese eggs and your choice of protein, including lamb, steak, or shrimp.

Salmon Cakes come with grits or a hash brown. Catfish Dinner offers fried or grilled fish with sides such as Cajun fries. Shrimp & Grits can include cheddar or pepper jack cheese and added bacon.

Join us at Light Rail Cafe in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ; pickup, dine-in, and delivery are available. Chicken & Waffle features five wings served on top of a homemade sugar waffle.

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 — Choose two sides for this catfish dinner; fried or grilled preparation is available, with sides ranging from vegetables to fries.
  • Catfish Sandwich — A catfish fillet comes on bread, with fried or grilled preparation and optional cheese or side choices.
  • Mac & Cheese — Pasta is coated in a creamy cheese sauce, making this classic side rich, savory, and comforting.
  • Fried Red Snapper — Fried red snapper comes with two selected sides, with choices including fries, vegetables, rice, and mashed potatoes.
  • Shrimp & Grits — This brunch combines shrimp with soft, ground-corn grits; optional cheese and protein additions can be selected separately.

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.