text: 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 districtnnThere 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 wifinnMy decaf was pretty good though slightly less hot than I would like Regardless the atmosphere is half of what makes a coffee shop greatnnSC 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