Charlotte Coffee Shop Named North Carolina’s Best
National Coffee Day is on September 29, and coffee lovers have much to look forward to in North Carolina. The state is home to various coffee shops that pride themselves on roasting their own beans, creating unique coffee drinks, and offering environments that reflect the local vibe.
This trend isn’t unique to North Carolina. It’s happening all across the United States. Tasting Table, a digital media company focusing on food and drink, set out to find the best coffee shop in each state by enlisting the help of locals, internet experts, and their own experiences. Their discovery? No matter where you are in America, there’s a local coffee spot that can provide a more memorable and genuine experience than the big national chains, they said on their website.
Where is the best coffee shop in North Carolina?
Tasting Table crowned Smelly Cat Coffeehouse & Roastery in Charlotte as North Carolina’s top coffee shop. They praised how this coffee shop roasts their own coffee and suggested that visitors take a bag of their Organic Mexican or Colombian blend home with them. Additionally, they spotlighted their welcoming atmosphere, full menu, and variety of cocktails available. “It’s the odd coffee shop that’s just as ideal for a blow-out brunch as it is for a day of burying your face in a laptop,” Tasting Table wrote.
The Charlotte coffee shop has a 4.5 out of 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, and many reviews support its reputation as a great place. One person shared their positive experience: “Great quality coffee beans, nice atmosphere. Kind staff, delicious drinks.” Another customer appreciated the coffee and the establishment’s name, emphasizing “NoDa has the cutest and best-named coffee shop. ”
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery officially opened in 2000, establishing its presence with a café and roastery in the NoDa (North Davidson) neighborhood. Customers can enjoy a variety of foods, including homemade buttermilk biscuits, pastries, breakfast burritos, lattes, and a unique nitrogenated cold brew sourced locally and ethically. Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery is located at 514 East 36th Street in Charlotte. It’s open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Check out the list of the best coffee spots in each state here.
15 Coffee Mugs That Make The Perfect Small Gift
1) I Survived Another Meeting
Since Yanky Swap/White Elephant/Secret Santa gifts usually have a dollar limit and are often held in offices this mug is honestly a great choice for you. Not only is it hilarious and every person in the office can probably relate, but it’s really affordable and under $20.
4) Sarcasm Loading
A coffee mug that just tells it like it is. We all have a little sarcasm in us before our morning coffee, so this is a great choice for any coffee lover.
7) Bob Ross Heat Changing Mugs
Time to paint some Happy Little Trees. Bob Ross was one of a kind. He wanted to teach people how to enjoy the world of art along with teaching life lessons about making mistakes. And since there are so many Bob Ross fans in the world who loved his PBS show The Joys of Painting, this mug is a seriously amazing find. As the mug heats the background changes into one of Bob’s beautiful works of art.
11) Of Course I Talk To Myself
This mug makes me laugh. If you’ve ever found yourself talking to yourself this is easily the mug you need. Because let’s face it, sometimes we do give ourselves the best advice.
14) Pot Head
A new take on the term “pot head.” This is for some serious coffee drinkers. If you’ve got a friend on your shopping list who has to brew at least one full coffee pot a day, if not more, then you need to get this mug for them.
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