San Francisco-Favorite Charles Chocolates Brings Viral Dubai Bars (Done Better!) to California Shelves with a Decadent Upgrade; Available Online Nationwide

With house-made pistachio cream and a bittersweet chocolate shell, the Dubai Done Better Bars redefine what a chocolate bar can be and are available online to ship nationwide

SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles Chocolates, maker of high-quality, handmade chocolates from 100% natural ingredients, today announced that they are bringing their version of the viral Dubai chocolate bar – a treat that has recently gained attention on social media for its unique texture and flavor profile — to shelves in San Francisco and Los Angeles for the first time. In San Francisco, the bars are available at select retailers, including Bryan's Market. Chocolate Covered, and all five Gus's Community Markets. In Los Angeles, both John Kelly Chocolates boutiques now carry the line.

In Charles Chocolates' decades-long tradition, the Dubai Done Better collection elevates the original, super sweet Dubai bar with a rich, luscious, bittersweet chocolate blend that complements the pistachio and crisp, shredded kataifi filling. The cream is made using fresh California pistachios, and the bars are produced entirely in the company's San Francisco kitchen. The three flavor variations -  the Original Pistachio Bar, a Pistachio Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Bar, and a Pistachio Milk Chocolate Caramel Bar - can be purchased online individually for $24.95 or as a set for $68.95.

"When I first learned about the Dubai Bar trend, I couldn't believe the intensity of the buzz and needed to try one for myself," said Chuck Siegel, Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Charles Chocolates. "I immediately understood the appeal, but needed to apply our unique vision to the concept. These bars are everything we love about bold, nuanced chocolate flavor, done our way — less sweet, more prominent pistachio flavor, and incredibly satisfying. We've worked hard to ensure every component is rich, real, and worthy of our name -- and the resulting products are flying off the shelves!"

Following Charles Chocolates' acquisition of John Kelly earlier this year, the bars are available in preferred Charles Chocolates retailers and at John Kelly Chocolates boutiques. Both brands share a passion for creating memorable chocolate moments and an ethos of craftsmanship that focuses on high-quality ingredients and handcrafted creations. By combining forces, they can scale to meet demand and share each other's products with existing fans.

Beyond the retailers mentioned above, the Dubai Done Better Collection is available at Berkeley Bowl, Draeger's, Ferry Building Village Market, Marin French Cheese Co., Market Hall Foods, Mollie Stone's, Nugget Markets, Oliver's, and Sigona's Farmers Markets in the Bay Area, as well as The Chocolate Dispensary in Los Angeles.

Charles Chocolates will also be a featured vendor at Outside Lands 2025, offering festival attendees the Dubai Done Better collection alongside an exclusive menu of Dubai Ice Cream Sundaes, Gourmet Chocolate-Covered S'mores, and Hot Chocolate.

In addition to Dubai Bars Done Better, Charles Chocolates offers a complete collection of confections, including Signature Filled Chocolates, Fleur de Sel Caramels, and Triple Chocolate Almonds, available online and at select specialty retailers.

To learn more about the Dubai Done Better Bars and shop the full collection, visit charleschocolates.com.

ABOUT CHARLES CHOCOLATES

Founded in 2004 by chocolatier Chuck Siegel, Charles Chocolates produces handmade confections in its San Francisco kitchen using high-quality, 100% natural ingredients that provide a richer, more balanced flavor experience. This dedication to quality and freshness is one of the guiding philosophies at Charles Chocolates. Charles Chocolates are available online and in specialty retailers across the country. More information is available online and through Charles Chocolates' social media channels on Instagram and TikTok.

SOURCE Charles Chocolates