The Light Rail Cafe – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with a welcoming energy, drawing guests in with the savory aroma of garlic-laced shrimp and perfectly seasoned, crispy wings. Golden-fried treasures and vibrant, garden-fresh salads share the table with steaming bowls of creamy chowder, creating a comforting retreat for those seeking bold flavors and a relaxed, communal atmosphere.
237 Randolph Street, 07304 https://lightrailcafe.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Light Rail Cafe
Dairy-Free at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta, Hanger Steak and Catfish Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including LRC Wings, Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Hanger Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta, Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Yellow Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon and Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Jumbo Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak & Eggs, Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Garden State Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Light Rail Cafe
The Light Rail Cafe in Jersey City has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta, Grits and Penne Ya Way. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Light Rail Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Lox | 35.7 g | 46.7 g |
| Florentine | 12.2 g | 33.4 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Catfish Dinner | 54.4 g | 31.4 g |
| Catfish Sandwich | 27.6 g | 30.1 g |
| Turkey Burger | 63.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Catfish & Grits | 18.3 g | 22.7 g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked chicken dishes, frequently highlighting the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, the space offers a warm environment that makes guests feel immediately at ease. Reviewers also praise the reasonable pricing, noting that the combination of friendly service and flavorful meals makes for a consistently satisfying experience.
Menu
Small Plates
- LRC Wings - $12 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $14 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Garlic Sauce - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Jumbo Shrimp - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Caesar Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chowder - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden State Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Big Plates
- Rasta Pasta - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Ya Way - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail - $22 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Dinner - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak - $18 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Florentine - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Burgers & Such
- Garfield Ave. Burger - $14 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moonshine Burger - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- JC Cheesesteak - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Sandwich - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast & Brunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $18: 5-piece wings served on top of a homemade sugar waffle Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Catfish & Grits - $22 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $21: Hanger steak served with eggs any style Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $14: Served with Hollandaise and Taylor ham Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Lox - $16: Bagel topped with cream cheese, thin sliced red onions, briny capers and lox Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $13: Topped with feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- L.R.C Parfaits - $7: Strawberry, blueberry, banana, granola, yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Parmesan Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Deep Fried Oreo - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Jersey City Cheesecake - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Cake - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Lemonade - $4
- Gingerale - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $3
- Orange Juice - $4
- Cafe Mocha - $4
- Drip Coffee - $2.5
- Hot Tea - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about The Light Rail Cafe
- Is The Light Rail Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Light Rail Cafe has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rasta Pasta, Hanger Steak and Catfish Dinner.
- What can I eat at The Light Rail Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Rasta Pasta, Hanger Steak and Catfish Dinner carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Light Rail Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rasta Pasta and Grits.
- Is The Light Rail Cafe gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Light Rail Cafe?
- The Lox, at roughly 46.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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