Cocoa's Jamaican Jerk

07/10/2025

Closed until further notice We are devastated. Our hub for serving the surrounding community caught fire and we have had to close. We are hoping to reopen with the support of the community we have served for many years. If you feel impressed to assist in the recovery, the GoFundMe link below is avai...

07/03/2025

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/07/02/its-a-total-loss-local-restaurant-asking-for-communitys-help-to-reopen-after-fire/

"I built this restaurant on my back, each and everything hand-picked, hand-carved, and it's all gone. I can't even put a monetary value on what I've lost there. That's what's so upsetting,” Brown said.

06/28/2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte firefighters said a structure fire at a north Charlotte restaurant was accidental. Crews were called to the 6300 block of Old Sugar Creek Road around 3…

06/20/2025

https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/fire-breaks-out-at-north-charlotte-restaurant/

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte firefighters said a structure fire at a north Charlotte restaurant was accidental. Crews were called to the 6300 block of Old Sugar Creek Road around 3…

06/10/2025

https://gofund.me/f45bf3dd

Restoration fund for Cocoa’s Jamaican Jerk. Cocoa’s caught fire, a… Paula Brown needs your support for Cocoa's Needs Us: Supporting a Beacon of our Community.

06/09/2025

https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/fire-breaks-out-at-north-charlotte-restaurant/

We regret to inform you that our establishment will be closed indefinitely. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this challenging time. Our restaurant was recently destroyed by an electrical fire during the Taste of Charlotte event, resulting in significant losses. Having successfully navigated the complexities of the past 9 years, including the Covid pandemic, this unexpected incident has had a profound impact on our business. We are thankful for the outpouring of support from our community, and will be establishing a gofundme page to assist with our recovery efforts. Our customers are our highest priority, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of our restaurant, which has been a welcoming space for so many over the years. I will miss our patrons tremendously, and I am grateful that many of you have my personal contact information. We wish you all the best and appreciate your continued support. https://gofund.me/ddf60393

06/09/2025

https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/fire-breaks-out-at-north-charlotte-restaurant/

06/09/2025

We regret to inform you that our establishment will be closed indefinitely. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this challenging time. Our restaurant was recently destroyed by an electrical fire during the Taste of Charlotte event, resulting in significant losses. Having successfully navigated the complexities of the past 9 years, including the Covid pandemic, this unexpected incident has had a profound impact on our business. We are thankful for the outpouring of support from our community, and will be establishing a gofundme page to assist with our recovery efforts. Our customers are our highest priority, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of our restaurant, which has been a welcoming space for so many over the years. I will miss our patrons tremendously, and I am grateful that many of you have my personal contact information. We wish you all the best and appreciate your continued support. https://gofund.me/ddf60393