Best Bakery in Town

Giuseppe's Dough. Elmira's Kitchen. Open at 6:30.

Where Breakfast Meets the Pizza Oven

At Light's Coffee Shop and Pizza, we offer breakfast from the griddle, New York-style pizza from the oven — one roof, downtown Elmira.

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Breakfast Starting at 6:30 AM

Classic plates, golden homefries, and stacks like Cookies & Cream French Toast and Fruity Pebble Cakes. Real breakfast, every morning.

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Giuseppe's Dough and Sauce

Every pie starts with Giuseppe's original recipe — the same dough and sauce that make the garlic knots worth ordering every single time.

The Pizza

From the Kitchen

One Kitchen, Two Obsessions

Light's is part breakfast counter, part New York pizzeria — and it's been feeding downtown Elmira from a single kitchen on West 2nd Street ever since.

The garlic knots are the best. The spaghetti was delicious and had a good kid's size portion and a large adult size one.

Kate B.

A great diner, with a fun coffee shop, and delicious baked goods. The baked goods and Friday's fish dinner had me going back to the restaurant time and time again. You won't be disappointed!

Alycia H.

My husband and I have enjoyed brunch here several times this year and everything has been fantastic. The service is always friendly and fast, prices good. The new creative menu options including the Oreo French toast, cinnamon swirl French toast, and other options have been 10/10. The bakery is still what I remember as a child, so the nostalgia factor is there too. Highly recommend!

Dana M.

I’ve loved going here since I was a kid. I like to get the sugar cookies with themed frosting. My family loves the half moon cookies. I’ve gone for breakfast a couple times and it’s been good both times. I like to get the sausage gravy and biscuits. The home fries are really good.

Lively D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Coffee, Breakfast Sandwich, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Sausage, Hot Chocolate, Breakfast, Buffalo Wings, Toast, Cinnamon Roll, Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, Chicken Tenders, Fajitas, Burgers, Chef Salad, Cheeseburger, Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Chicken, Baked Ziti, Blt, French Toast, French Fries, Oatmeal, Mozzarella Sticks, Omelet, Lasagna, Fries, Pasta, Salads, Soup, Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, Turkey Club, Reuben Sandwich, Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Wings, Calzone, Antipasto Salad, Hawaiian Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Margherita Pizza, Garlic Knots, Tuna Melt, Sicilian Pizza, Wings, Caesar Salad, Calamari, Grilled Chicken Salad, Stromboli, White Pizza, and Spaghetti

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner