Fran's Chocolates

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1325 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
+1 (206) 682-0168
http://www.frans.com
Fran Bigelow's passion for chocolates began with her first taste of French confections in 1969. The rich and delicate flavors captivated her senses unlike anything she had experienced. In 1982, she opened Fran's Patisserie and Chocolate Specialties in Seattle, finding special satisfaction in sharing the pure joy of chocolates with her customers. Her pursuit of perfection led to intense, exquisite confections and earned Fran's a following that has never stopped growing and has expanded to international recognition. Devotion to furthering the art of chocolate is reflected in every recipe and method, and each confection is made in small batches with meticulous care and skill. Dedicated to partnering with producers who have strong ethical, social, and environmental standards, Fran's proudly creates handcrafted, artisan confections using Fairtrade and Organic ingredients.

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4.5454 reviews
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Chi D.
9/1/2025

Delicious chocolate and the sweetest staff. I come here often, and I'm always greeted so warmly and typically also given a sample. Their display case is beautiful. I highly recommend the dark...

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Wes M.
5/21/2025

Fran's Chocolate, you just played yourself. I came here for overpriced chocolate, not a latte-shaped betrayal. But the moment you slapped a nearly six-dollar price tag on an 8oz cup of brown...

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Ha B.
7/24/2025

Cute shop, friendly staff,yummy chocolate. We tried a couple in store and got a small variety box. They all tasted delicious but our top two was the hazelnut crunch and sesame. Omg I can eat 100...

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Jazmin T.
11/15/2024

One of my friends asked if I could stop in on my trip to Seattle and bring her back some chocolate, so how could one say no! I mean...it's chocolate!! Haha Anywho, tucked away inside the Four...

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Karlee B.
7/7/2025

Stopped in to grab a present/sweet treat for family. Great service, great recommendations, and very friendly. They clearly explained the different choices and put together a beautiful box of...

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