Where to Hang Out in Charlotte All Day and Night

This cafe has earned 5 awards since 2008 for having the best coffee around Charlotte, so clearly Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is a great place to get together with friends. Housed in a transformed little brick building in the NoDa neighborhood, this quirky coffeehouse roasts their own ethically sourced coffee and provides a welcoming environment for coffee lovers.

Located on the edge of two Charlotte neighborhoods -- Plaza-Midwood and Elizabeth -- the Central Coffee Company is a cozy place for groups of friends to gather for a delicious cup of joe. In addition to serving locally sourced coffee, this coffeehouse also prepares all of their own pastries daily --and they even have vegan options!

Plaza-Midwood, Charlotte's funky neighborhood filled with galleries and unique retail shops, is where you'll find a super cool general store that just won't be classified - The Common Market. This is not your average cafe and restaurant--patrons come for the wine tasting, events, eclectic merchandise, and to just hang out playing board games. Find a welcoming community at any of their locations, but we love this one!

Check out art and have a cocktail at Twenty-Two, a gallery slash bar located in the heart of Plaza-Midwood. Each month also brings in a new exhibition featuring both local and national artists.