Atlanta and its shabby anti-chic

Just started exploring the 'hood I've moved into, and loving the vibe! I was not sure what to call it, so I came up with 'shabby anti-chic'. Atlanta, and Decatur, are full of hang-out places, restaurants, bars and interesting shops which look unimposing and low-key. Especially from the outside. But inside... look beyond the shabby interior and there always seems to be a deeper thought. There is some creative spirit in this town! Just a few places I (and my stomach) have explored: 'Sun in my belly' (great coffee!), 4th and Swift (old dairy - great vibe! serving dishes like 'three little pigs'), Pastries a GoGo, Dancing Goats Coffee Shop (these people are serious about coffee), or last but not least the Decatur CD - our local record store which has the best CD collection and the most knowledgeable staff I've encoutered. And the decor in most places: cosy, shabby, cute, definitely welcoming. Getting settled here!