Cocoa Cinnamon — Restaurant in Durham

Cocoa Cinnamon is the storefront for Little Waves Coffee Roasters, and if it were just a coffee shop, it would be worth visiting on that basis alone. The roastery received international recognition, and having previously picked up a bag of their beans from a Greensboro shop, I can say that it’s well-deserved. Cocoa Cinnamon gives you a chance to experience Little Waves in everything from a cup of joe to an espresso drink to a “wonder drink” with house made syrups and infusions.

Unfortunately, I had already reached my coffee limit for the day at the time of my visit (which didn’t stop me from snagging a bag of Royal 7 to take home). Fortunately, there is another very good reason to check out Coca Cinnamon: homemade churros. You can get them by themselves, in a pack, ala mode, or dipped in chocolate. Or, you can do what my wife and I did and split a Morros de Torros.

This insane concoction features a churro dusted with your choice of sugars topped with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate and condensed milk drizzle. Made fresh to order, it was worth every cent of its $8 price tag. Seriously, it’s hard to overstate how good this dessert was. The churro was hot, the chocolate sauce had real chocolate flavor, and the sugar blend imparted a bit of spice as well as sweet. As if you don’t already have enough reasons to visit yet, Cocoa Cinnamon also offers fast service and an interesting ambiance that reflects the owner’s Mexican roots.

Whether you just want a cup of coffee or want to send your tastebuds on a strange and delightful trip, Cocoa Cinnamon has...

This store desperately needs a phone number, and now is a major detractor for not visiting in the future if I happened to have misplaced or be missing anything in my order.

I walked in at 1 to pick up an online order of 2 packages of beans and two beverages before heading back to work. When I arrived back at work, my partner let me know that there was supposed to be two bags of beans, and we only received one. We looked to call them, but they have no phone listed on their site or google maps. We emailed them around 2/230 and never heard anything back. I went back after work around 530 and they had sold the bag of Ichamama, that we had already purchased, which was supposed to be a gift for someone. If their inventory had been accurate, they would have not been able to sell that bag.

The churros were also burnt, and when I went in around 530 I saw the oil was a dark brown color. I do not blame the two employees working at lunch time or the two in the evening as they were clearly swamped with orders.

The best they could do was offer a bag of decaf or a refund which they couldn’t get approval for in store and it has to wait to get refunded, and we have to check our card over the next week to even see if it...

I had not been to Cocoa Cinnamon since before the pandemic began, but when I visited recently, it was just as good as I remember! The indoor seating area is not open, but there is a small outdoor seating area. I went to the Lakewood location on a Saturday during the early afternoon. There was a bit of a wait due to the line inside so I would recommend you ordering online via their website if you would rather not wait. One thing to note is that when you place your order inside, they automatically add a tip to your order no matter the size of the order. The Lakewood location also has a small parking lot, which I really appreciated. I ordered the Caramelo, which was very good! It was just sweet enough (not too sweet) and very rich in flavor. The design was a nice touch as well :-) If you are looking for a conveniently located coffee shop with dessert options, delicious coffee drinks, and outdoor seating, this is it! Whether you are looking for a spot to people watch while you enjoy coffee, spend some time in solitude with a good book, or fellowship with a small group of people, Cocoa Cinnamon is where it's at! I look forward to visiting again...