Send your order through the form. Ela will confirm by text within a few hours and arrange pickup in Frisco.
How it works
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['Pickup + pay', 'Stop by the porch. Pay on arrival or in advance.'],
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No card terminals, no app downloads. Pay on pickup or in advance — whichever's easier.
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function Founder() {
return (
The Founder
Hi, I'm Ela.
"At swim meets, I watched my teammates rip open energy gel after energy gel and still feel hungry. It would lead to either overeating right before a race and feeling sick — or chugging more gels, which isn't good for you. I wanted something better."
Real Date Bar started in my kitchen with two ingredients I knew I could trust — organic dates and organic cashews — and a goal: a snack that's real food, that travels well, and that actually keeps you full.
I built it for swim, but it's for any sport — soccer practice, a track meet, a long hike, a tournament weekend. And honestly, you don't have to be an athlete at all. If you want a clean, filling snack between classes, before a long shift, or in your kid's lunchbox, this bar is for you too.
Every bar is hand-formed and made in small batches in Frisco. I'm a competitive swimmer first, but Real Date Bar is for anyone who wants real food they can trust.
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['Hometown', 'Frisco, TX'],
['Made for', 'Every sport · every body'],
['Founded', '2026'],
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);
}
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// Reviews — leave a review + see existing reviews. Stored in localStorage.
const SEED_REVIEWS = [
{ name: 'Mia R.', role: 'Varsity swimmer · 16', rating: 5, date: 'May 14, 2026',
body: 'I used to eat three gels at finals and still feel shaky. One Real Date Bar before warm-ups and I\'m good through prelims. Tastes like real food, not goo.' },
{ name: 'Coach D.', role: 'Club coach, FAST', rating: 5, date: 'Apr 28, 2026',
body: 'Bought a 10-pack for my distance group. The kids actually finished them — which never happens with the protein bars. Two ingredients, no parent complaints.' },
{ name: 'Priya S.', role: 'Swim parent', rating: 5, date: 'Apr 21, 2026',
body: 'Got these for my daughter\'s meet. She said they kept her full between her 200 free and 100 back. I tried one too — chewy, not too sweet, and I trust the ingredient list.' },
{ name: 'Jordan T.', role: 'Cross country', rating: 4, date: 'Apr 06, 2026',
body: 'Took one before a long run. Solid, sustained energy and no stomach drop. Wish it came in a slightly bigger size for longer efforts, but the regular is great.' },
];
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function FAQ() {
const qs = [
['Are these gluten-free?', 'Yes. The only two ingredients are organic dates and organic cashews — naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan.'],
['How long do they keep?', 'A long time — dates and cashews are both naturally shelf-stable. Several months at room temperature, even longer refrigerated. Slightly shorter than a typical store-bought energy bar (no preservatives), but you have plenty of time.'],
['Do you deliver?', 'Not yet — pickup only in Frisco, TX. Bulk team orders can sometimes be arranged for nearby drop-offs; ask.'],
['Cashew allergies?', 'These bars are made in a kitchen with cashews. Please don\'t order if you have a tree-nut allergy.'],
];
const [open, setOpen] = useS2(0);
return (