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Fran's Chocolates

Seattle, WA · Est. 1982

Seattle's iconic caramels. Valrhona custom blends. Presidential favorites.

Founded by Fran Bigelow — one of America's first artisan chocolatiers, trained at California Culinary Academy
Custom Valrhona blend (Madagascar, Venezuela, Mexico) designed to highlight fruit-forward character
Gray & Smoked Salt Caramels became a national sensation — Obama's reported favorite
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Overall Score
Taste84
Craft80
Gift88

Their Collections · 4

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12 PC
86
Gray & Smoked Salt Caramels 12pc
Caramel collection
$32 Shop →
60 PC
85
Japanese Chabako Box 60pc
Premium collection
$195 Shop →
20 PC
84
Fran's Assortment 20pc
Mixed collection
$65 Shop →
8 PC
82
Dark & Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 8pc
Specialty
$40 Shop →

Prices reviewed June 2026 — verify on the retailer's site before buying. As an Amazon Associate, JayArr Chocolate earns from qualifying purchases.