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Smelly Cat Coffee House
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Food Desserts Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
514 E 36th StCharlotte, NC 28205
Neighbourhood: NoDa
(704) 374-9656
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 6:30 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 6:30 am - 12 am
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
78 reviews for Smelly Cat Coffee House
Review Highlights
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"Free wifi, delicious coffee, ice cream, and delicious (even..." In 7 reviews -
"...great espresso drinks, amazing hot chocolate and brew great..." In 3 reviews -
"Cool vibe, artsy neighborhood, good coffee." In 8 reviews
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78 reviews in English
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Review from Sydney D.
Charlotte, NC
3/8/2012
Good coffee, good shakes, good pastries, good people, great atmosphere. I heart Smelly Cat!
Comment from Cathy T. of Smelly Cat Coffee House 3/9/2012
Thank you Sydney! Next time you are in, let us make you a… More » -
Review from Jimmy D.
4/23/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Yummy coffee aromas greet you as you walk through the door along with a cheery hi. Service is knowledgeable and friendly.
The free WiFi is always appreciated though the space is a bit tight. Coffee and tea selections were good and prepared well. If more places around here were open for lunch I'd be here more often than I'd like. As it is I treat myself to their fast efficient service whenever I happen to be around the area in the daytime instead.
What's more could you ask for from a neighborhood coffee shop other than maybe an awesome name? Oh wait it's got that too! -
Review from Cathy B.
3/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Entered Smelly Cat for the second time in my life the other day (first visit was a group meeting back when I was getting my MBA, and I'm trying to block that craziness from my mind, so this review is only for my most recent visit).
What a wonderful little coffee shop. If I lived in NoDa, I would definitely support this small business instead of hitting up the big chains. The atmosphere is quite cool and laid back, and the staff was beyond wonderful. They had a ton of pastries and what looked like a mouth watering carrot cake, but I was there for one reason, and one reason only...caffeine.
Nicole W (being the fantastic community manager that she is) raved to me about the pour over coffee, so at Yelp's Passport to NoDa event earlier this week, I hightailed it over there to check it out. The wonderful Cathy (what a great name, huh?) walked us through the process of pour over coffee, which creates a very smooth cup o' joe. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and my caffeine - with some steamed almond milk and honey. Very, very good. If you have the time to wait, I highly recommend checking it out.
And to support the business even further, I purchased a nice little pullover. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items for sale with the logo and location on them. I love me some quirky little gear.
Head on in to Smelly Cat and sit inside if the weather isn't good, or grab one of the outdoor tables and soak up some vitamin D. Either way, you can feel good about supporting a small business in your area. -
Review from Suzanne S.
Charlotte, NC
2/7/2012
Coffee selection is amazing! I just wish they had as good of a selection of parking spots. We had to resort to street parking. Once inside, the environment is quirky and eclectic. The space was cozy, although at times felt a tad too small. My friends and I went to Smelly Cat to work on a project. As soon as we arrived, we realized that this wasn't the kind of coffee house you could be productive at. Due to the size restrictions, which hence, make the table sizes smaller, we had to enjoy our delicious coffee and relocate.
Service was friendly and the atmosphere was super chill. I'd go back for some schmooze time! -
Review from Stephanie H.
Salem, MA
5/20/2012
Yummy double shot mocha! Friendly staff in hipster section of town.........glad I found this place. I heart this place and would hang out here more often if I lived in NC!
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Review from Rod O.
Charlotte, NC
2/7/2012 4 photos
When I first moved to Charlotte I did not know about NoDa, so when 55 scoped this place out he told me I would like it. He was correct! This is a cool place with cool customers and Cools as customers which is important in this particular situation!
I like the Espresso and I like the Hot Chocolate even more! The Staff is always very friendly and have always been successful in making something good for me!
The inside of this place is as cool as the patrons who like hanging out here. -
Review from Rae J.
Charlotte, NC
3/26/2012 2 Check-ins Here
This is my go-to spot to work on projects and concentrate outside the house. Good coffee, friendly staff, free wi-fi, and comfortable seating. Parking can be hard to come by if there's an event in the neighborhood - most often on Fri/Sat nights or Sunday mornings. The chocolate chip frappe is my favorite drink.
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Review from Javier M.
11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
We went here after KIDaween at The Neighborhood Theater this past weekend and I've been here once before several months ago. It's a pretty cool place with a lot of personality. The coffee is good, I just had a regular, dark roast coffee and Becky had tea. KIDaween gave each one of The Little Kids a coupon for free ice cream which we redeemed.
The staff was awesome, friendly and professional. The girls at the counter were very nice to the kids and asked about KIDaween.
The set up is quaint and artsy as it should be in NoDa and there's a nice balance of NoDa natives and families filling the tables.
Love the community board (but I have a weird thing for those) and the little outside area.
Definitely will stop by again. -
Review from Liz G.
Boston, MA
9/13/2011
First off, I'm fully in support of independent coffee shops. I won't lie: I love Starbucks for its consistency and quality drinks. But sometimes you just need to leave the corporate behind and support local businesses.
I wanted to love Smelly Cat--I really did. (Come on, what's not to love about the name?) And from all the good reviews, I had high expectations. I don't at all consider myself a snob, but it just wasn't my scene. Rustic is nice, but Smelly Cat could have stepped up the decor just a tad.
The coffee house reminded me of a dive bar. That's not a terrible thing though, right? So, my impression was that I'd at least get a reasonably priced drink. However, I was taken back to find out that a small flavored iced latte would cost me $5. Whoa...I didn't realize that ice cubes were that hot of a commodity in Charlotte. So I immediately backtracked my order and went with a frappe instead. It tasted alright, though it was on the rich side.
I will give Smelly Cat a thumbs up though for its indoor and outdoor seating. There's definitely plenty of space to chill out and enjoy your food and beverages. Oh, and did I mention they sell beer? I didn't try it, but kudos for that. -
Review from Tae-Sun K.
Charlotte, NC
2/21/2012
Ok, so the coffee is so-so but I keep returning to this place, especially if I'm in NoDa. I have never had any problems finding parking or seating. I can't resist bringing out-of-town friends, and it's my go-to spot to chill out with a good book.
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Review from Misha T.
2/19/2012
Neat decor, cool booth ish places and pretty solid coffee. I didn't watch friends so I don't really get the name but i like it anyways.
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Review from Rachel W.
Charlotte, NC
8/14/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Love the cat! The coffee is tasty, good variety of pastries, and the baristas are friendly.
In the summer I recommend the iced coffee. You can have plain or flavored iced coffee and the ice is slushy (like Sonic or Chickfila) so it's a nice surprise if you're used to the cubes at Starbucks or Dunkin.
Definitely sign up for a VIP account if you'll be stopping here often or you're social media savvy. Smelly Cat rewards it's VIPs with special treats (check Facebook or Twitter for postings) and with each purchase you earn other rewards like free coffees. I really love a place that loves it's customers like Smelly Cat does. -
Review from S. A.
Charlotte, NC
11/19/2011
I rarely drink coffee, usually when I'm making a long distance drive.
But I've had tea several times at the Smelly Cat. Not bad. Nice too that they gave me more hot water when I was done and I was able to use my tea bag for another cup.
The dessert was good as well as the sliced sandwich wraps.
The cons:
I once visited on a day that someone's child was allowed free reign. Like, I saw him playing in the seating area then running behind the counter TOUCHING things, no hand washing apparent.
Um, no.
On my last visit -- which was my LAST visit -- there was a dog in the shop. Animals are lovely just not in a place where I'm paying to eat.
As a former pet owner, I know that even when animals are banned from the kitchen, animal FUR can never be banned from anywhere animals are allowed.
The hair floats on the smallest of breezes and deposits itself where ever it happens to land...Comment from Cathy T. of Smelly Cat Coffee House 11/22/2011
Thank you for your concerns for no pets and hand washing.… More » -
Review from Frankie R.
Chicago, IL
2/13/2012
I'm from Chicago in Charlotte area for an internship. I google 'best hot chocolate in Charlotte' and Smelly Cat pops up. I gotta say they were right. It is the best hot chocolate I've ever had and I came back to try the Chai cause they told me it was good. And it was just as good as the hot chocolate. Before I go back home, I'll be stopping in for some hot chocolate and some chai to take home with me.
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Review from John H.
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great iced chai latte. Love the atmosphere of this place... very cozy and personal. The artwork on the walls and also all the fllyers of the "what's happening" in the NoDa scene are great conversation starters as well as just keeping up with the local art scene.
In my last visit I noticed chess boards and checkers on the shelf which you can play with... not plastic/cheapo sets, but sets with character... wood with metal pieces. I bet there are more games, but I only saw these in passing.
Staff was super friendly and my latte was unique tasting (in a good way).Listed in: Coffee Spots
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Review from Michael E.
Asheville, NC
7/21/2011
No Da at its best. Small place, big prescences in the No Da hood. Indoor and out door seating, plenty to eat and drink.
Parking can be a challenge, but when you want to get away from the Restaurant and bar scene in this part of town, Smelly is the way to go.
Be it coffee or tea, ice cream, or pastries, they have a little something for everyone.
During warmer months they also live music outside. Throw in a Friday gallery art crawl and it is both a nice place to start and finish such an evening. -
Review from Claudine S.
Charlotte, NC
8/10/2011
Just sitting here getting ready to leave. I came here to get out of the house to study -- however this is not the spot (well for me). Having a lot of technical terminology to learn - the distractions here were worse than my dogs.
But for a coffee shop to chill and surf the web --- this is a great place. The music selection overhead was perfect, the ambiance is cozy, the counter staff professional and with smiles.
I ordered a non-fat cap and it was velvety, smooth, and delish. The beans they use are roasted to perfection.
I will have to check out the Smelly Cat again when my brain is not required.
Thanks for the Java Jolt Smelly Cat! -
Review from Angie P.
8/7/2011 27 Check-ins Here
Naturally when I even think of Smelly Cat, I want to sing the Phoebe Buffay song from 'Friends'..."smelly cat, oh smelly cat, what are they feeding you?" HA, just like you Nicole (I just read your review)! :D
Smelly Cat is always busy...which is a good thing! I've walked here many a time (from further down N Davidson St). Love that they have indoor & outdoor seating; however, on a nice day, you'll see everyone wants to be out on the patio. No Da is the perfect place for this coffeehouse.
I go with the Hazelnut coffee each time & it's yummy! -
Review from Solomon W.
Austin, TX
7/9/2011
This local coffee shop is the typical indie joint to grab a brew (coffee or beer). Every town has to have one, and Smelly Cat fits right into the Charlotte artsy district.
There is a lot of unique decor, it is located in a cool hipster district, and well... it is just totally what you expect! There are fresh baked goods offered, and alcohol, and lots of coffee choices. Also, there is ample comfortable seating and free wi-fi.
My decaf was pretty good, though slightly less hot than I would like. Regardless, the atmosphere is half of what makes a coffee shop great.
SC is friendly, and it is a solid place to sit down and enjoy your morning or afternoon with something to drink or eat. This joint really has the typical cool coffee shop thing down. Check it out if you want a hip, trendy place to bring your friends.Comment from Cathy T. of Smelly Cat Coffee House 7/13/2011
Thank you for the review. So glad you enjoyed your visit! More » -
Review from Bill M.
After being contacted by the owner through Yelp, I had to up my rating. This is my local coffee shop, and I thought I loved it before, my biggest complaint being they do not serve breakfast sandwiches.
Well not too long after writing my review the owner contacted me via message letting me know they have added B'fast wraps to the menu!! Stopped in to grab a bacon, egg & cheese and a Kona brew, and left a very happy camper.
This is the difference between local business and corporations, GOOD local business listen to the needs/wants of their consumer and adapt.
Kudos Smelly Cat, and thank you Cathy!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/14/2010
Pretty good neighborhood coffee spot.
The girls that work here are always super friendly, coffee is… Read more »
Comment from Cathy T. of Smelly Cat Coffee House 1/6/2011
Coming soon to the Cat: Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Wrap, Sausage,… More » -
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Review from I. F.
Greenville, SC
11/29/2011
What are you feeding us? Smelly Cat! Smelly Cat! It's not your fault.
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Review from Mike K.
2/12/2011
This is a great independent coffee shop. Charlotte needs more places like this, and NODA is lucky to have it.
I can't really say much about the more fancy coffee drinks because I stick to regular coffee, but the basic coffee is good at the Smelly Cat, and the people behind the counter serve it with a smile.
I've never been there at night, but they do sell beer and wine, so I guess the place must turn into some sort of bar/cafe. A cabinet full of board games and free wifi will keep you and your pals entertained no matter when you happen to visit. -
Review from Jacob C.
11/25/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Smelly Cat is a decent coffee shop. The main thing it has going for it is the ambiance, it is a very nice spot. The coffee is good, nothing to rave about. I would give Smelly Cat a better review if they had a better food selection, though their muffins are my favorite it isnt enough.
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Review from Tiffany N.
Denver, CO
1/23/2011 4 photos
Oh Smelly Cat, can I come live in your space? I can bake the gluten free treats you offer along with your other pastries, stock your cooler with Odwalla and blynk organic products that you provide, clean for you plus treat you really well. I would make sledge hammers within a minute, give spectacular service and make sure your paintings done by local artists would sell. I would make sure all the little pods you have are spotless and that the Wi Fi was working so free wireless for everyone! I can give you the love you really need Smelly Cat, the love you deserve. You have been so good to me in the past with the aromas of various brewed coffees, reasonable prices and kitschy design, I feel like it's the least I could do for you.
Let's turn this dream into a reality. Love,
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Review from Lacey M.
Portland, OR
Updated - 12/6/2010 17 Check-ins Here
I love how customer service oriented this place is. I went in last thursday and they were having a wine tasting later in the evening. I ended up recieving a complimentory truffle to account holders. It was a sweet gesture and the truffle was really pleasent.
Their flavor of the day roast that they have been doing ::Pumpkin Spice:: is absolutely a hit with me. The flavors dont taste at all artificial and it is so season appropiate. I love their Kona and Guatamalan blends they occasionally have.
Great Coffee shop, wonderful place to chat the day away.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/26/2010
On any other visit i would have givin the ol cat a five but my trip today was not up to the… Read more »
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Review from Will H.
Cute as a button tucked into the pocket of the heart of NoDa, and full of the quirky but laissez-fare vibe that makes the neighborhood so special. I mean, where else can you come in for espresso and sit next to a neighbor's dog curled against a booth and lazily awaiting its owner's return? Where else can you have chocolate truffles and coffee (a combination that needs to proliferate, in my humble view)?
Look, this little nook of a shop makes a good brew and has plenty of tempting eats to nosh on. If you want to step away from the big chains and get to know your local shops and the neighbors, the Cat fits that bill. Baristas know the regulars and if you will just talk to them, they will make your drink to fit your preferences too. If it's not, tell them and they'll remake it.
The wife and I like coming here if for no other reason than each trip is an experience- interesting people, interesting sights, and it feels like we find something new to try every time. I recommend it to anyone who visits and encourage locals to go and support a local business doing it all right.
Like their Facebook page for notices of upcoming events and special products (not to mention a list of that days fresh brews). -
Review from Megan P.
Charlotte, NC
10/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
I've been wanting to try Smelly Cat for a while now and unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. I'm hoping I just caught this place on a bad night. It was very slow (only 2 other customers in the place) and there was only one person working. I ordered my standby, a skinny mocha, and was disappointed. It barely had any coffee flavor and just didn't taste right for a mocha. I also tried out one of the delicious-looking chocolate cupcakes which turned out to be just ok. I'm starting to wonder if cupcakes just aren't my thing.
The part of the visit that makes me want to come back is the cozy and quirky atmosphere. The decor is really cool with old rustic doors that section off seating areas and plenty of local artwork on the walls. Although most of the tables I saw during my visit were dirty I have a feeling it isn't always this way. I want to come back with my laptop or kindle, grab a cup of coffee and stay for a while to see if this place grows on me. -
Review from Leanne C.
Updated - 3/4/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Tasty French Roast coffee? Super cool and friendly staff (this time)? AND not many hipsters clogging up the inside? Man oh man this is WAY more my speed.
I sat in a corner sipping my coffee (and guiltily chowing down on a cranberry muffin) and retaking in the place. Sure, the walls still had ears (and some overpriced artwork), but I actually could sit and think and write. Then about 30 minutes later, one of my friends dropped in and some of the stories she was telling I could tell the MacBook guy was listening quite intently.
While sitting in there, I heard The Decemberists, Temper Trap, and a bunch of other Leanne-approved alternative bands. Definitely an improvement of last time too.
Thank you Smelly Cat for a pleasant experience, I'll be back!
(oh yeah, and Props for the Yelp sign at the counter AND the one on the door!)Listed in: Coffee Across the Country, Top Hang Out Spots for the…, Stalker's list, In College and Looking for…
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/11/2011
The Smelly Cat doesn't sound appealing (the name alone or the Friends reference), but the atmosphere… Read more »
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Review from Seth A.
Smelly Cat smells quite delicious-wifts of freshly roasted coffee. Another flattering review of Smelly Cat seems redundant, but here's my observations about this place
-High "perk" factor of baristas-I can't even pull off that level of perkiness with liberal doses of caffeine
-Variety of bevies- Chai lattes, a different flavor of iced tea daily on special, several roast of coffee to choose from. They keep iced coffee (don't know if its cold press) but it does the trick.
-Dilworth coffee used in coffee beverage-It's "dil-worthy" of praise, wha wha whaaa!
-Smallish-Though I wouldn't likely loiter here for hours, I would certainly visit Smelly Cat on a lunch break or before a big day in NoDa (or night, if you know what I mean).
The overall experience is great. I like light or medium roast coffee and I find it to be a tad bitter here. It's really good, but it's not as smooth as I've had in other coffeehouses. Overall, Smelly Cat makes NoDa what it is. -
Review from Leah S.
Durham, NC
12/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
A very friendly staff and the most delicious hot chocolate I have ever had.
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Review from Joshua L.
Buffalo, NY
Updated - 11/30/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I was passing through Charlotte again and decided to pay another visit to the Cat. My first review (which I would urge you to read for the humor alone) documented Lattegate. They have pretty baristas here - today the beauty of the barista split me down the middle like a battleaxe. Yes, I just compared being struck by beauty to being split with a battleaxe. I wonder if that is "awesome" or not. Some choose Cupid - I apparently choose Viking imagery.
Anyway, this time I ordered your regular ol' coffee and realized that the beans are from Dilworth. Dilworth is a place that I absolutely savaged in a Yelp review because I felt that it wasn't what it was advertised to be, but you'll note that I never had a problem with the beans, which is an arena where Dilworth truly does a good job. I'm glad that Smelly Cat is sourcing beans from a local, high quality roaster.
The cup was great; I then realized that there was a wine rack on the wall. Malbec, what what? Yes please. I must have missed this aspect of Smelly Cat before. They had a malbec from Argentina that was very tasty. This is one of the grape varietals used in production of Bordeaux within France and is popularly grown in Argentina - I am digging malbec these days.
I followed up my coffee and wine by bashfully approaching the barista to ask about the wifi. It's a password-protected wifi system.
In the end, Smelly Cat is my home base in Charlotte as far as coffee is concerned. As long as life keeps dragging me through Charlotte I'll be stopping by.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/17/2010
Smelly Cat is what I look for in a cafe, including decent coffee and an unorthodox and artsy… Read more »
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Review from Jenn D.
9/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is really one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. It's so cozy and inviting, both inside and out, and everything is consistent (cats only parking, we will boot your paw) in look and quality coffee drinks. Best chai soy latte ever, shaved ice in the cold drinks. And personable people making your coffee and chilling in the shop.
If I lived in Charlotte, it would have to be close to the Smelly Cat! -
Review from Nicole W.
7/27/2010 10 Check-ins Here
Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat thanks for providing me with a comfy booth and tasty treats. And yes, I'm that tool who sings the Smelly Cat song in my head every single time I walk into this cute little coffee house.
Smelly Cat is one of those adorable local coffee hangouts that is chock full of fun. They have coffee, they have ice cream, they have pastries, they have tea...I mean, comon' they even have cheesecake. The staff have always been really friendly and eager to please. Hubs and I have strolled in here a few times during Friday gallery crawls and have yet to be disappointed.
I've enjoyed a very good, and very sweet, white mocha. No doubt it would put most folks straight into sugar shock. On another occasion I've taken down a hefty strawberry croissant. While it wasn't at the caliber of other local bakeries, it was still flaky and scrumptious. I also remember a time that I enjoyed some type of mango iced tea. Even unsweetened it was the perfect accompaniment to a sweltering summer day.
Until next time, Smelly Cat, I'm going to try to get this song out of my head now.Listed in: What's Up NoDa?!, Local Coffee & Tea
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Review from Gunfight G.
Gastonia, NC
2/25/2012
Great little NoDa coffee shop. Folks painting, working leather, reading and one guy playing the gutair outside. Perfect spot with personality!!
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Review from Valerie B.
Fredericksburg, VA
11/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
As much as I enjoy the always popular Starbucks and the lesser known Caribou Coffee, Smelly Cat is a wonderful change of pace. The decor is awesome, the service is fantastic and, most importantly, the coffee is outstanding!!
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Review from Talia R.
1/17/2011
Pretty sure if I lived in Charlotte I would spend a lot of time here. Just walking through the door made me smile.
All around friendly staff, yielding friendly patrons, drinking smooth, rich coffee, eating totally passable baked goods and just all-around putting out some positive coffee house energy.
If you lived here, you'd be home now -
Review from Kevin N.
5/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
There was an intermittent alternate dimension happening at Smelly Cat over the past couple of days, and it made for great people watching. Case in point: today several groups of fourth graders paraded in throughout the day to read their own poetry, open-mic style. It was quite the site to see, what with all of the rhyming prose and the enraptured listening of the teaching set, and when it was over? Snaps, just like the beats like it. Ginsberg might have been confused, but he might have been proud.
Smelly Cat Coffee House is just what the name implies, a cozy cove of fluffy chairs, enclaves, and cafe tables that make camping out here in NoDa fun. My meetings today flew by, not the least of which was because of the hazelnut Italian soda I slammed, or the arty ramblings of children, or the giant leafblower that careened about when I sat outside for a bit. It's a little on the small side, but you don't have to be gigantic to be a cool coffee room. And as it turns out, if you're here, the ability to snap effectively helps.Listed in: Charlotte, Drinking in Charlotte
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Review from Swetha G.
4/30/2011
I wish Columbia had a place like this!
I've been to Smelly Cat (what a name!) twice and both times have loved it. I think last night it really took my breath away.
The reason I'm giving this place five is more for atmosphere than quality of food/drink. To be honest, I've only had a coffee, a tea, and a red velvet cupcake at the coffeehouse so I can't say I've sampled that much. From what I've ordered though, I've been very happy with what I got. As for the service, both times I've been to Smelly Cat, the baristas have been very sweet and professional.
But to talk about the atmosphere, well, WOW. Especially last night (Friday). I don't know if it's like this all the time, but the place was oozing community and felt so good to be a part of it. When we got there it was around 9pm and we wanted to get coffee and dessert and play a game of scrabble. There were a couple of tables outside and a few wicker benches to choose from. One table was occupied with a group of friends and their very loving and playful dog. Another table had a musician playing the xylophone. At one of the wicker benches, there was a small group playing the guitar. We snagged an empty four top and proceeded w/our scrabble game. Several pedestrians with dogs and children walked by. As the night progressed, a drum circle formed around the xylophone player and they created magical music. Many people who walked by stopped to dance and interact with the musicians. Inside the cafe as more people came in, there were others like us who cracked open board games and drank their coffee and chatted away. I hate to sound new age, but the energy was astounding, and it was really cool to get to share some of it.
Also NoDa is a beautiful area, so the combination of the neighborhood feel, warm almost summer breeze, the music, and the smell of good coffee, was just priceless. -
Review from D. C. L.
Rocky Point, NC
1/31/2011
I love a cozy, funky coffee shop, and this is one. The kind of place you just want to hang out in all afternoon. Even though I don't live in Charlotte, it felt like a friend was going to just come walking up to chat.
The pumpkin cake was yummy with all the cream cheese, perfect with afternoon coffee. -
Review from Danni D.
10/29/2009
We went in for the name and free wi-fi. We stayed a while because of the awesome vibe. Smelly Cat is in the fun NoDa neighborhood. There were 80's tunes playing when we arrived, local art on the walls, and excellent re-purposing of old shabby chic doors to form - I don't know what to call them - maybe table cubicles? The doors divide space between tables along the walls. What a great way to create semi-privacy. I've never seen that done before, so major snaps for creativity.
Loved the concrete coffee bar and exposed industrial ceiling. Smelly Cat is ultra hip. Oh, with good coffee, by the way.
