# Chocolate Espresso Cones These Shots of Expresso are Creatively Served in Ice Cream Cones By M | Published 2014-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-of-expresso References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/09/05/Espresso-Served-in-Chocolate-Covered-Waffle-Ice-Cream-Cones/) & [alfredcoffee](http://www.alfredcoffee.com/) Coffee shop [Alfred Coffee & Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icelandic-glacial-and-alfred-coffee) is creatively serving its [shots of expresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-concentrates) to customers in [mini ice cream cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees) rather than ceramic mugs. The cones come dipped in chocolate to make the drinking experience that much sweeter. Alfred Coffee & Kitchen is a dainty little cafe located in Los Angeles on Melrose Place. The shop is adding a sweet touch to traditional expresso by serving the caffeine filled beverage in bite-sized ice cream cones. The pipping hot expresso is poured into one of these mini chocolate dipped cones and served to guests on a ceramic saucer. Since the custom with expresso is to drink the shot quickly, you shouldn't have to worry about the cone disintegrating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mini Ice Cream Cone Serving:** The trend of serving coffee in mini ice cream cones presents an opportunity to create unique and playful beverage experiences across the coffee shop industry. - **Alternative Beverage Serving Containers:** The trend of using non-traditional containers to serve hot beverages, like chocolate-dipped cones, opens up possibilities for novelty and memorable serving experiences in the hospitality industry. - **Sweetened Espresso Drinks:** The trend of adding sweet flavors, like chocolate, to espresso presents opportunities for cafes and coffee shops to appeal to customers who prefer sweeter, dessert-like coffee beverages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cafes and Coffee Shops:** The cafe and coffee shop industry can utilize the trend of serving coffee in mini cones to attract customers with unique offerings that stand out in a crowded market. - **Hospitality:** The trend of incorporating unconventional beverage containers in hospitality settings can create memorable guest experiences and differentiate businesses from competitors. - **Chocolate and Confectionery:** The trend of adding chocolate to espresso presents an opportunity for chocolate and confectionery companies to partner with coffee shops and cafes, expanding their product lines and reaching new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Chocolatey Espresso Wine Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocovine-espresso.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Concentrated Cold Coffee Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-espresso-concentrate.md) - [Dubai Chocolate-Style Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-espresso-martini.md) - [Filled Chocolate Coffee Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts.md) - [Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-allens-coffee.md)