Our Story

"Chocolates are food—fresh food—and as such they should be made with only the finest ingredients.”

Our Philosophy

Chocolate shouldn't be pretentious. It’s the highlight of your day — a small reward, a pick-me-up, a moment that's entirely yours.

That's why every Charles Chocolates piece is made for pure enjoyment: balanced, never too sweet, built on modern and traditional French techniques and an obsessive standard for ingredients we've held since 1981.

Our quality rivals any French chocolate house. We hope you love our chocolates as much as we do.

product first dedication

Charles Chocolates is one of the most acclaimed and award-winning lines of small batch artisan chocolates in the country.

Our Process

From Our Kitchen to You

Idea

It all starts with curiosity and a love for exceptional chocolate.

Recipe Tasting

We test, taste, and refine until every detail is just right.

Handcrafted in Small Batches

Every chocolate is made by hand with care and expertise.

Wrapped with Care

We package each piece thoughtfully, ready to delight.

Shared with You

Made to be shared, savored, and remembered. That's the best part.

Idea

It all starts with curiosity and a love for exceptional chocolate.

Recipe Tasting

We test, taste, and refine until every detail is just right.

Handcrafted in Small Batches

Every chocolate is made by hand with care and expertise.

Wrapped with Care

We package each piece thoughtfully, ready to delight.

Shared with You

Made to be shared, savored, and remembered. That's the best part.

Our Founder

Chuck Siegel has been part of the San Francisco chocolate scene since 1987.  A self-taught chocolatier, he perfected his  craft through years of trial and error.

After selling his first chocolate company, Attivo, in 1995, Chuck worked as a business consultant before returning to chocolate in 2004 to found Charles Chocolates. Today, he remains committed to crafting confections with only the finest ingredients. As Chuck says, "I view every chocolate I make as  equal to the worst ingredient I put in it,  so we only use the best.

Why Charles Chocolates?

Crafted by Hand

Every chocolate is made in small batches with care, ensuring every piece meets the standards we've spent decades perfecting.

Ingredients First

We use premium ingredients and exceptional chocolate and let them do the talking. Natural flavors, thoughtful pairings and quality you can taste in every bite.

Made for Pleasure

Chocolate shouldn't be intimidating-it should simply be delicious. We create chocolates that invite another bite, another smile, and another reason to share.