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    City Lights Eastside

    4.8 (24 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    CITY LIGHTS EASTSIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sesame Bagel with lox and capers
    Frank P.

    Small, artsy cafe that had a one of the most surprisingly fresh bagels I've ever had. Very lightly toasted, yet it had the softest chew to it along with the lox. Also had a pretty good latte with a subtle salted honey flavor. The kind staff also brought these out to our table, which I appreciated! The seating inside is limited, but they do have some outdoor tables. There's local art for sale as well, including pictures and handbags.

    Tatum B.

    the service was a 10/10. the woman working the register was soooooo sweet. the atmosphere was so cute and had tons of cute decor. i ordered the matcha and it was very good. about 8 bucks with tip. 7/10. i also bought the avocado toast and i'd rate it about a 6/10. even with all the toppings on it, it still was pretty bland. but i recommend, it has cute vibes

    Breakfast Sammy on bagel (meat)
    Al N.

    I love this place! I live right around the corner from this place and go there probably once a week to get a breakfast sandwich. It's a relatively new place and the staff is always friendly. I usually get takeout orders which they use SkyTab for and the order is usually ready to get picked up within 15 minutes. During the week they sometimes stay open in the evenings for live music and also have some alcoholic beverages to choose from.

    Dani P.

    City Lights was a perfect Sunday morning stop! It was quiet around 10 am, we got in right before a little rush! There's indoor and a cute patio seating that's private with a fence from the street/neighborhood. The bathroom and decor of this shop is so unique! Tons of GF options! I got a GF burrito it was amazing and my husbands Taylor Ham Sammy was fantastic. He had a smoothie and I had a Chai Latte. Both of us enjoyed our drinks. Lots of options to take and go as well from their fridge area! We found street parking pretty easy with a short walk. Highly recommend a stop here.

    Gluten Free BLT Lunch Sandwich
    Gabby L.

    Stopped for a light lunch on our way out of the city. They had gluten free bread for all their sandwiches and a gluten free breakfast burrito, which is what brought us in! We tried the classic turkey and the BLT both on gluten free bread and loved both! They were toasted and soft and didn't fall apart like gluten free sometimes does. A little pricey for just sandwiches, I think it was around $25 for just the two sandwiches, but I expect gluten free to be a little more anywhere. Would for sure go again!

    Bobotie hand pie with chutney
    Brenn R.

    Verily I vouch for the vivacious and vintage vibes permeating every portion and producing a palpable pulse of prodigious import. The owners put a lot of love and soul into City Lights Eastside, breathing life into their humble shop and creating something greater than the sum of its parts. More than just a fancy face, they have every trace of the space designed to form the missing third place. A spot outside of work and home, a spot for community. On top of all that, they've got some banging food too! A little South African flavor and flair sprinkled here and there, plus amazing coffee milkshakes (my newfound favorite way to have my coffee).

    Delsih coffee:)

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    A warm and inviting breakfast spot with a friendly neighborhood feel. The Barista was wonderful.

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    Delicious food at a great price! Amazing customer service and delicious coffee! I will be back again!!

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