The Lights Café & Wine Bar @ Ballantyne

About

Breakfast and lunch restaurant and bottle shop in Ballantyne, pairing seasonal small plates with a curated natural wine selection.

The Lights serves breakfast and lunch in the Ballantyne neighborhood, with a menu built around locally grown ingredients.

Guests can eat outdoors or take home a bottle from a curated selection of natural wines.

Known for

  • Breakfast and lunch all day
  • Outdoor seating
  • Curated natural wine selection

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Hours

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

Location

16631 Lancaster Hwy # 107 · Ballantyne West, Charlotte

Details

Features

  • Outdoor seating
  • Vegetarian friendly

Good for

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch

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