Food & drink · University Village
Fran's Chocolates
on U Village, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Family-owned Seattle chocolatier making handmade chocolates since 1982 with natural and organic ingredients; founder Fran Bigelow helped start the US artisan chocolate movement.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–8pm
- Thursday
- 10am–8pm
- Friday
- 10am–8pm
- Saturday
- 10am–8pm
- Sunday
- 11am–6pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Free customer parking in three garages, all entered from 25th Ave NE: the West Garage at the light, the North Garage behind Crate and Barrel and the South Garage next to JOEY Kitchen; overnight parking is not allowed. EV chargers are on Level D of the South Garage and Levels A and C of the West Garage. King County Metro buses serve the center, the 1 and 2 Line stations are a short ride away, and bike racks line the property off the Burke-Gilman Trail.
- U Village shops
- The center runs Mon–Sat 10am–8pm and Sun 11am–6pm, with Aritzia and Fireworks staying open later and Pasta & Co. closing at 7pm.
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What are Fran's Chocolates's hours?
Fran's Chocolates is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Fran's Chocolates?
Fran's Chocolates is at 2623 NE University Village St in University Village, Seattle.
Is Fran's Chocolates open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Fran's Chocolates?
The closest option for University Village is Free customer parking in three garages, all entered from 25th Ave NE: the West Garage at the light, the North Garage behind Crate and Barrel and the South Garage next to JOEY Kitchen; overnight parking is not allowed. EV chargers are on Level D of the South Garage and Levels A and C of the West Garage. King County Metro buses serve the center, the 1 and 2 Line stations are a short ride away, and bike racks line the property off the Burke-Gilman Trail.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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