Brevard County, FL
Cocoa
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About Cocoa
Cocoa is one of the county’s older historic communities and has a different feel from beachside Brevard. The strongest local draw is the combination of Cocoa Village, riverfront setting, and a small-business-heavy downtown feel.
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Cocoa News
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Cocoa Events
Featured events and local plans coming up in and around Cocoa.
Eat & Drink in Cocoa
The strongest food and drink picks we have in Cocoa right now.
Cafe Margaux
Cocoa Village
Brevard's most acclaimed fine dining for 34+ years. DiRōNA 2024 award winner. Elegant Mediterranean-inspired menu with exceptional soups, steaks, and wine list.
Ryan's Pizza
Cocoa Village
Village institution. BBQ chicken pizza, calzones, Irish nachos, and solid wings. Laid-back pub atmosphere.
Cryderman's BBQ
Cocoa Village
Texas-style barbecue in the heart of Cocoa Village. Beef brisket, collard greens with house-made sausage, and seasonal bread pudding. Meats by the pound.
MoonShine PBK
Cocoa Village
Full-service vegan menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the 'Crab' Cake Benedict. Bright, welcoming space in the heart of Cocoa Village.
Dirty Oar Beer Company
Cocoa Village
Craft brewpub in the heart of Cocoa Village with rotating food trucks. Chill, local-feeling hangout with solid brews.
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