While our factory has been located in the former Andronico’s building since October 2005, we’ve been expanding over the last few months. In February 2007, we opened the doors to our first permanent retail store, featuring our prepackaged chocolates as well as a full candy case featuring thirty different handmade confections. The store is the only place that features the entire Charles Chocolates product line. Most exciting to many of our customers has been the ability to purchase chocolates by the piece or creation of custom boxes of chocolates. In June 2007, we moved from our 4,000 square foot factory into our newly expanded 6,700 square foot factory, as well as into new offices. We extended the retail store to include a chocolate bar, from where visitors can watch as the chocolates are being made, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy flights of our handmade confections.

Major Milestones

• 2004: Chuck founds the company and begins producing chocolates in the 500 square foot San Francisco Jewish Community Center Kosher Kitchen


• 2005:Charles Chocolates is named “Best of the West” in Sunset Magazine, moves to 4,000 square foot factory in Emeryville


• 2006: Charles Chocolates begins distribution to Whole Foods, grows from 5 employees to 30 employees. Featured in 7x7 and J Weekly “Best of the Bay” editions.


• 2007:Opening of 8,700 square foot facility, including retail store & chocolate café with view into open kitchen. Received “Best of” awards from East Bay Express and San Francisco Magazine. Grows to 37 employees as of June 2007.