&lt;a href=&#039;http://www.hellocharlotte.com/commons/pages/articles/Central_Coffee_Co_Home_of_the_Central_Shorty/202039/&#039;&gt;&lt;img src=&#039;/media/articles/small/4306_image1_small.jpg&#039; border=&#039;0&#039; style=&#039;float:left; padding:3px;&#039; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Central Coffee Co. opened up in 2009 in a building that has stood at the location since the 1930s. The shop has 20 seats for people, along with free Wi-Fi and some comfortable seating in the back by a fireplace.