Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates

I have found my new favorite place! Not only for tasty reasons ;)– but moral reasons as well! Let me start off by saying that what your doing there in terms of giving those with disabilities an opportunity to work and learn is AWESOME! Other businesses should certainly follow your lead! Ok now on to the chocolates… its going to be extremely difficult to chose a favorite and I don’t want to reveal just how many I ate so I will give it a «toss up» and chose the lemon truffle! So yummy and creamy! I’ve never had anything quite like it! And the cappuccino was on point! I found this place through a Unilocal search and I’m glad I did! I live in southern Maryland and am in the area by chance taking my pet to a specialist. I’d say this would be worth the drive! I 100% recommend this place!!!

The selection for food was limited, but whoa those blue cheese and walnut scones are five star. Nice, attentive staff earn the rating too. But, really, it’s all about those scones.

Was welcomed by the owner who explained their mission, offered a galore of samples. High quality ingredients. Non-​profit helping local community. I had a 12 oz latte $ 2.95 — not bad considering how the other corporate coffee houses are gouging you. Banana chocolate chip muffin was amazing and so was the pistachio cookie. All their goodies are baked fresh and made from scratch. They hand dip all their chocolates.

Great place, great philosophy. This little family-​owned gem of a chocolate (and coffee) shop is committed to hiring staff with disabilities, teaching them how a business is run. The chocolates are high quality, excellent, with lots of choices. There’s coffee as well as a limited supply of pastries. Plenty of seating and free WiFi. I’d come back, even if their mission weren’t so community-​oriented. The fact that they are dedicated to providing opportunities for a population in need of such opportunities is only an added perk.

I stopped in Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates while running an errand in the same shopping plaza on 10÷31÷15. I rushed out in the morning to get my errand done. I saw the large sign outside Cameron’s that said coffee. I was thrilled that Cameron’s gave me the opportunity to grab a coffee and some breakfast. I was disappointed when I walked in and saw the menu. Although, they serve coffee (no lattes or specialty drinks of any kind) they don’t sell any «real food». The menu includes frozen yogurt, cookies, candy and pastries.
Although, I felt slightly mislead I decided to grab a coffee and cookies. (I was hoping the cookies would be exceptional to make up for the lack of food options.) The cookies were good but they weren’t exceptional. I don’t think I would go out of my way to come back for them. (I see that other Unilocalers have commented on the fact that the business serves non-​profits. I didn’t see any signage to that fact. I would have bought and/​or sampled more had I know that.)
I agree with the other Unilocalers the service is excellent. The ambiance of the store is nice (it’s filled with bright colors). However this was not enough for me personally to give it a higher rating.
In a nutshell, I didn’t enjoy my experience because based on what I have come to expect with bakeries, I expected to have more food «real food» options.

Absolutely delightful customer service, friendly staff.
Stopped by for a few hand dipped chocolates.
This coffee shop is also a non-​profit and helps people learn the craft of pastry making.
Free WiFi, plenty of seats inside.
Yummy chocloates!
Nice hidden gem.

This is a great little shop in Fairfax Circle that is definitely worth frequenting if you love chocolate or coffee. The interior is bright and clean, and there’s free wifi if you want to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee for a bit. The chocolate is excellent and is (in my opinion) much better in taste, quality, and value than most places. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Have to say I’m in love with this place. It is nice, cute, small business with great drinks, good sweets and nice people working here

Sure it’s a great cause, but the first two or three times I’ve stopped by this place for coffee I wasn’t impressed with the drinks at all. I also remembering getting some chocolate chip cookies, which were yummy, but at their small size, they were not worth the price. I decided to stop by yesterday to give it another try and this time got the mango smoothie ($ 4.50) and a dozen crinkle cookies ($ 7.25). I was happy to be asked if I wanted yogurt added to my smoothie and responded with an emphatic «Yes». I heard about how great the crinkle cookies from someone before so I just decided to get a dozen of them. Maybe it would’ve been smarter to order one and try it before ordering a bunch, but I go big. Luckily for me, the crinkle cookies were just as amazing as I heard and everyone in my office that I shared them with agreed. The mango smoothie was pretty good and refreshing. It had the real fruit taste for the most part and the yogurt definitely was a good addition.
There’s a good amount of seating as I’ve never seen this place with more than 5 customers in it at the same time. Free wi-​fi is convenient if you want to do work here as it is fairly quiet. Parking isn’t really an issue as it’s located in a strip mall with other businesses and a large parking lot. The single bathroom is clean and seems to be well-​maintained. There’s various items on the side you can purchase such as greeting cards, packaged chocolates, and other random goodies.

Family run cozy little place with competitive prices!
We walked in and we’re both immediately greeted with a gigantic smile which personally broke my defenses down because anyone charging more than 2 American dollars for coffee automatically raises my shields.
The lady took the time to ask us what we liked to drink because we’ve never been there before. I ordered the ginger iced tea which was great, only 2 bucks, and very refreshing. I usually hate ginger but the Asian in me gave it a shot.
I read the sign-​thingy at the table and it just made by day. Rather than explaining it… go read it for yourself. I took a picture.
Free WiFi
Great employees
Competitive prices
And lots of CHOCOLATE!
Come try this place out if you’re in the area.

Best smoothies I’ve ever had. Baked goods are always fresh. They have a variety of delicious and adorable treats for very fair prices.
The food is great– but the people are better. Best customer service I’ve encountered in any establishment. Everyone is so friendly and kind. After 5 minutes of talking to anyone who works here, you’re going to want to come everyday.
Do yourself a favor and visit this place!

Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolates is a lovely coffee shop that also supports a wonderful cause. It’s a family run business that gives job opportunities and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The staff is very friendly and were patient as we decided what we wanted. They have a variety of drinks but on this visit, I was interested in their sweets.
All of their chocolates are in display cases, just waiting to be purchased and eaten. My fiancé and I ordered a box of nine chocolates. This what we chose: salted caramel chocolates in white, dark, and milk chocolate, baileys, chocolate turtles, and dark chocolate coconut. The chocolates were delicious and well made. Not too sweet and the flavors were not overwhelming. My favorites were the Baileys and dark salted caramel chocolates.
The atmosphere of Cameron’s is relaxed. It’s small, but bright with windows allowing for natural light. A locally owned coffee shop that serves delicious chocolate and supports a good cause? What’s not to like?

My husband and I stopped by Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates after grabbing some lunch in the area, because a meal is not complete until you have a little dessert! :P This cute little café has been around for 23 years, and was founded through Every1 Can Work, a non-​profit foundation (founded by the Grahams) which gives employment opportunities to those who have either defined or undefined intellectual/​developmental/​physical disabilities. I was surprised at how extensive their dessert menu was! They offer beverages (espresso drinks, coffee, teas, and hot chocolate); frozen yogurt; fruit smoothies; coffee shakes; chocolates (all hand-​dipped in the store!); baked goods (blondies, cookies, muffins, brownies, and cupcakes (vanilla, double chocolate, salted caramel, raspberry lemonade, carrot cake, etc.)). They even had a shelf with some already pre-​packaged items for easy gift-​giving as well. When we walked in, they had a little ‘afternoon special,’ in which one hour before closing, all their baked goods were 40% off — WOOT WOOT. We ordered a strawberry cupcake, a raspberry muffin, a blondie, a fudge brownie, a regular cookie, a chocolate-​dipped cookie, and some pieces of chocolates (milk chocolates filled with toffee, nuts, caramel, truffles, etc.). The staff were very helpful and was patient when we were making our selectiosn. Everything tasted fresh and not overly sweet; I was a fan of their handmade chocolates, as they were perfect bite-​sized pieces, and a great way to sample a variety without getting overwhelmed. I’d love to come back and try out their holiday peppermint bark and their other varieties of cupcakes and hot beverages. Definitely a great café/​bakery to stop on by to satisfy your sweet ‘teeth’ while supporting a great organization: D
+handmade chocolates and baked goods on the premise
+great selection of desserts
+40% off an hour before closing!
+lovely staff
+located behind Lotte market

Given the other reviews, I made it here early expecting a line. Luckily for me, the java crowd had not awaken for their caffeine fix and I had the place to myself.
I tried the quiche and coffee. The coffee itself was good, but it definitely isn’t of the high end variety. The quiche was also good though I would recommend they get an oven to warm the quiche up. It comes pre-​made to the shop which is understandable, but using the microwave to heat it up, isn’t how I might approach that. Using a small convection oven might be a better solution but I ate it all so it wasn’t the end of the world.
Another reason to love this place is that they support giving back locally in a big way. Given the friendliness of the staff it is apparent they care and want you to have a great experience.

I have had Cameron’s bookmarked on Unilocal for some time now, but because of my salve driving work hours, I’ve never been able to make it. The summer hours (which end 9÷1÷14) have them open until 7:00pm, so on my way to meet fellow Unilocalers Chris L. and Illysa S. at HotSpot down the road, I was thrilled that I had time to stop by.
Parking can be a bit of a bear. Located right behind Lotte Plaza grocery store, there is a small 2 lane strip of parking. Careful, it’s a one way street, which isn’t marked, but I learned quickly by the vocal gentleman who was coming at me head on. (The one way sign is located at the entrance/​exit of the parking lot, which isn’t helpful if you come in from the other side of the plaza.)
Cameron’s is bright, clean and beautifully decorated in whites and purples. There is a large case full of hand dipped chocolates, towers of chocolate dipped marshmallow and other individually wrapped treats and a menu board with the day’s selections and coffee options.
The young lady working the counter was very pleasant and gave me her thoughts then I asked her which of the chocolates were her favorite. I ordered a box of different varieties to take to my parents, selected a few dipped marshmallows to take to Chris and Illysa, a few caramel pecan turtle clusters and of course a small four piece box for myself. I ordered the four chocolates that were topped with the chili salt because I like things with a little kick. I am embarrassed to say, it’s the next afternoon, and I’ve eaten all four of mine.
Cameron’s in a nonprofit organization that works with adults with intellectual disabilities. From what I’ve read, this is the first of hopefully many places that will be part of the
program.
I should also mention how adorable the packaging is. Durable and high quality boxes with the purple Cameron’s logo, wrapped in sheer pink ribbon. I certainly see myself placing a few orders for gift around the Holiday’s.
I am in love with this place!

I love finding local coffee shops. As much as I love a Frappuccino or the occasional Pumpkin Spice Latte at the corner Starbucks, sometimes it’s nice to find somewhere new to try. Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolate is one of those local shops. It was founded by Northern Virginia natives with the mission to employ people from all backgrounds, many of whom face challenges and disabilities in their everyday lives.
The shop itself is pretty small but quite cheerful. The bright flower wall decals and open kitchen make the space feel bright. Seating is ample and there is free wifi as well which is always a plus. So the space is nice, but how is the coffee and food? The latte I got was very good. Running $ 2.95 for a 12oz small and $ 3.65 for a 16oz large, it’s pretty standard in terms of price. Everything expected of a good latte was there — smooth espresso flavor, non-​burned milk, and a nice foamy top. Everyone loves a nice foamy top. I also got myself a chocolate muffin. It was a bit on the small side but it was decent overall. Flavors were pretty mild and there seemed to be small raspberry seeds which was odd because I could not really taste any raspberry. Mysterious. Finally, it was a bit dry. I would try a cupcake or one of the chocolate dipped cookies instead next time. In addition to coffee and assorted baked goods, Cameron’s also has sandwiches, smoothies, frozen yogurt, chocolates of course, and bottled beverages.
Finding Cameron’s C&C may be a bit difficult. It’s in the same shopping center as the Lotte Korean supermarket, Bowl America, and Artie’s. It’s towards the left end of the long strip of storefronts next door to Alpine Ski Shop. Overall I would come back. The relaxed atmosphere, great coffee, and the fact that I can support the local community are all hits with me. Next time, I plan on trying out the tasty looking chocolates.

It’s been on my list to visit this cute little non-​profit bakery and confection shop. We had a chance to speak with the owners and learned a little bit about their concept. We also met some of the lucky employees and tasted some of the yummy treats and coffees/​smoothies.
The staff was SO helpful and accommodating. They went out of their way to make sure we could sample the goodies we purchased. We loved their strawberry and apple muffins, so fresh and flavorful. Hubby also ordered a generous sized smoothie. He loved it. We picked up chocolates, nuts, and coffee.
The location is in the same strip mall as Arties and the Lotte Market. There appears to be sufficient parking in the morning. The store is clean and well maintained. They have a genuine concept that seems to benefit special needs employees. So what if I am paying premium prices for handmade candy, it’s serving a special purpose, and Kudos for them!

You really can’t go wrong with shop. The people working here are nice and the cause is great. Read about them on their website, it’s a great cause. It’s a hike for me to get to this shop, but if I’m in the area I will always try and stop by. Also, seeing that Cameron went to the same high school I went to, I have to support a fellow Saxon. Though I graduated many, many, many, many, many, many years before her. Yes, I’m old, I knowl
The coffee is good and the sweets are great also. My problem is trying to figure out which candies to pick. I really shouldn’t drink my coffee in the store because I’ll want to try one of everything. The prices for the chocolates are very reasonable as well. If you are in the area, give them a try. Can you really go wrong with coffee and chocolate? Nope

Cameron’s is the real deal. The coffee is good and the ham and cheese quiche was delicious. The also purchased some of their caramels and a dozen homemade cookies to carry home.
The restaurant is clean and airy. It’s quiet and plenty of seating room. They also have free wi-​fi for any telecommuters looking to get out of the home office. The service is good, friendly and courteous but not over the top or hovering.
They have many season appropriate gifts available for purchase e.g., chocolate bunnies for Easter, gift boxes and spreads in addition to their chocolates and baked goods. They also offer a selection of lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and teas.
I love the mission of this place and their products are EXCELLENT. I highly recommend Cameron’s!

Not only was my lemon bar, apple pie crisp and chocolate cookie delicious but the people who made them were incredible. The reason they opened this bakery was to provide young adults with special needs a place to work and have fun cooking. I loved the concept and knew I had to come here when Brandi K. told me about this bakery.
They greeted us immediately upon entering and you just felt welcomed right away. The décor was bright and colorful. Besides the goodies, I decided on the mango black tea and they put a cool stick that had small holes around the stick where the mango tea leaves were. in my cup. Never seen anything like that before! Everything in the cases looked delicious from the different chocolates to bakery assortments. They also have smoothies, froyo, coffee and a great tea selection.
Can’t wait to come back here and try everything else!