Charles Chocolates

Self-taught chocolatier Chuck Siegel has honed his craft over 30 years, developing a loyal following that has taken him from cult purveyor to household name sold at Starbucks and Whole Foods. But this successful chocolate company’s heart, and factory, are in San Francisco’s Mission District. There you’ll find an endless variety of truffles, chocolate-covered nuts and chocolate bars all handmade in small batches. Pick up a signature box of nine fleur de sel caramel-filled chocolates or shiny, heart-shaped truffles ($65) to delight your Valentine.