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Light's Coffee Shop and Pizza | Our Story

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 Place on West 2nd Street

The Place on West 2nd Street

Light's sits in the heart of downtown Elmira — a single-story spot with a burgundy awning that does more before noon than most restaurants do all day.
Giuseppe's Dough

Giuseppe's Dough

The pizza program runs on Giuseppe's original dough and sauce — the same recipes behind the garlic knots and the bestselling Margherita. From scratch, every time.
Doors Open at 6:30

Doors Open at 6:30

The griddle fires up at 6:30 — classic plates with real homefries, omelets, and stacks like Peanut Butter Banana Cakes and Cookies & Cream French Toast.
More Than You'd Expect

More Than You'd Expect

Friday brings the Fish Fry with housemade mac-n-cheese. The menu also runs to Sicilian slices, baked Italian dishes, and crispy calamari — serious range for an independent spot.
Elmira's Regular Spot

Elmira's Regular Spot

Named specialty coffee flights, honest portions, and regulars who show up like they own the place. Light's is the kind of neighborhood restaurant Elmira built and keeps.