What kind of place is Smelly Cat Coffeehouse?
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is a coffee (coffee & roastery) near Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A coffeehouse and roastery at 514 East 36th Street in NoDa.
Coffee · NoDa
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
A coffeehouse and roastery at 514 East 36th Street in NoDa.
Category
Coffee
Kitchen
Coffee & roastery
Price
$
Address
514 E 36th St, 28205
About Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
Serves house-roasted coffee and breakfast, a short drive north of the neighborhood.
Smelly Cat: A Coffeehouse with Longstanding NoDa Associations
Smelly Cat identifies itself online as a coffeehouse and roastery, a useful distinction for visitors looking beyond a generic café stop. [2](https://www.smellycatcoffee.com/) Its connection with NoDa also has a documented local-press history: Charlotte Magazine described the coffeehouse as part of the neighborhood's social fabric in a 2009 feature. [1](https://www.charlottemagazine.com/night-joe/) That coverage establishes a longstanding neighborhood association without requiring an unverified founding year. Treat the older article as historical context rather than a current account of furnishings, drinks or service. For today's visit, consult the official site and ordering interface for what is available. The central appeal for this guide is a named NoDa coffee destination that can complement, but should not be confused with, the cafés physically located in Plaza Midwood.
514 East 36th Street: Plan for NoDa, Not Central Avenue
The destination supplied for Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is 514 E 36th St in NoDa. Confirm that street number through the business's official channels before departure, particularly when using older third-party listings. The neighborhood relationship is the essential planning point: NoDa lies north and northwest of Plaza Midwood's Central Avenue commercial core, making this a separate coffee outing rather than an immediate stop along that avenue. Charlotte Magazine's historical coverage explicitly associates Smelly Cat with NoDa and places it across from Neighborhood Theatre. [1](https://www.charlottemagazine.com/night-joe/) Use that as neighborhood context, not a replacement for current directions. If you are comparing it with Plaza Midwood coffee shops, decide whether you want to stay within your walking route or deliberately explore another district before selecting your café.
Getting there from Plaza Midwood
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is at 514 E 36th St, Charlotte 28205, outside Plaza Midwood proper. It appears in this directory because it sits within a short drive of the neighborhood and is part of how residents eat, drink, or shop around the area.
Good for
- Coffee
- Work-friendly
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: smellycatcoffee.com
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Closest to Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
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Green space
Parks within reach
Neighborhood park
Shamrock Park
A small park serving the Plaza Shamrock district north of the core.
about 1.1 mi
Neighborhood park
Cordelia Park
A large park northwest of the neighborhood serving Villa Heights and Optimist Park.
about 1.1 mi
Recreation center
Eastway Park & Regional Recreation Center
An indoor recreation facility on the neighborhood's eastern shoulder.
about 1.7 mi
Interactive map
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
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Questions & answers
Where is Smelly Cat Coffeehouse located?
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse is at 514 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, outside Plaza Midwood proper but within a short drive.
How do I check Smelly Cat Coffeehouse's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Smelly Cat Coffeehouse's official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
Sources & verification
Figures and descriptions on this page are compiled from the public sources listed above and reviewed periodically. Conditions change; verify anything you plan to rely on with the responsible authority before acting.
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