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Kilwins Heritage Chocolates
Handcrafted Fudge
Original Recipe Ice Cream
"The Perfect" Caramel Apple
Caramel Corn and Brittle
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Kilwins in Evanston, Illinois, is a go-to spot for dessert lovers. We have something for everyone—like our Heritage Chocolate, buttery fudge, chewy caramels, rich truffles, and ice cream. And with our open kitchen layout, you might even get to see our dedicated confectioners making chocolate treats or Mackinac Island Fudge.
You might smell the sweet caramel cooking in copper kettles and warm fudge hand-paddled on a marble counter. We craft each piece of candy with care and precision, showcasing our commitment to excellent chocolates and other confections.
Kilwins is famous for our desserts and our customer service. We want every customer to leave our doors having had a fun, memorable experience, knowing we appreciate their patronage and our shared love of chocolates. The Kilwins Evanston chocolate store is where friends and family leave their busy lives to relax with a sweet treat and find a moment of happiness.
Don and Katy Kilwin founded Kilwins in the 1940s. They set out to make their neighbors in Petoskey, Michigan, smile by creating the best chocolates possible. We are proud that the Kilwins’ recipes still bring people joy more than 70 years later. We believe in putting in the extra effort it takes to achieve excellence. We source the finest ingredients to guarantee the finest taste.
Like our founders did back in the 1940s, we cook caramel in a traditional copper kettle. That caramel goes on to form our caramel chews and chocolate-covered caramels. It also goes in our brittle, caramel corn, and we dip Granny Smith apples in this mixture to make caramel apples.
In another celebration of tradition, we handcraft our Mackinac Island Fudge in the store on a marble slab, just like Don Kilwin used to do. (Don’t forget to ask one of our friendly team members at the Evanston chocolate store for a sample.)
Our high-quality desserts and welcoming atmosphere make Kilwins a favorite for Chicago locals and visitors. Tucked into Downtown Evanston, we’re a short walk from hot spots like Northwestern University, popular shops and eateries, and the scenic views of Lake Michigan.
We make it easy to stop in on your way to local attractions. Snag a slice of fudge, a box of hand-dipped chocolate pretzels, or a bag of caramel corn (popcorn drizzled with our classic copper-kettle-cooked caramel).
When you enter our shop, we’ll wow you with our generous array of chocolates and sweets. We have bags of caramel corn, boxes of assorted chocolates, truffles, creams, and hand-dipped treats on a stick that are perfect to take to-go. Don’t forget to take away some TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels—nut clusters that combine nuts, chocolate, and caramel.
You may find our talented confectioners hand-paddling various flavors of fudge and hand-dipping treats like pretzels, cookies, marshmallows, and fruit in our smooth chocolate.
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What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than a trip to the beloved Evanston ice cream store? Besides serving top-notch chocolate, we also bring you the best ice cream in Evanston. Our ice cream is made with the same care and attention to detail as our chocolates. With a premium ingredient base and our impressive inclusions, Kilwins ice cream is famous for its remarkable creamy consistency and rich texture.
Kilwins’ Original Recipe Ice Cream has been fine-tuned and perfected since 1985. We combine premium ingredients to create dozens of flavors. Whether you prefer classic chocolate, a fruity, dairy-free Sorbetto (our version of a sorbet), or limited-edition surprises, we have a flavor for all our neighbors in Evanston.
Our Evanston ice cream store reinvents what ice cream can—and should—be. From creation to the cone, we want to safeguard the flavor of our ice cream. It’s kosher-certified and we pack it in custom containers to protect its consistency during transport. We transport it in Kilwins temperature-controlled trucks to ensure the perfect coldness.
We can’t mention our ice cream without talking about our handcrafted, made-in-store waffle cones and bowls. You’ll smell the warm, comforting scent from the sidewalk, and you might sneak a peek at our team member rolling the waffle cones during your visit. There’s nothing like the combination of your favorite flavor of ice cream and a crunchy waffle cone.
We’ve got more than ice cream cones and bowls. If you want to take your ice cream to go, ask a team member about our hand-packed ice cream quarts and jars of toppings. We also have a large selection of frozen desserts, like refreshing milkshakes, old-fashioned malts, and—if you’re in the mood for toppings—sundaes.
Our ice cream cakes will sweeten any celebration. We’re proud to offer our Kilwins Gourmet Cake and Ice Cream, a truly amazing combination of cake and ice cream.
The Kilwins Evanston chocolate store is about more than candy—it’s about making memories to last a lifetime. It’s a tradition at Kilwins to deliver outstanding service and unparalleled quality. Don and Katy built their family business on the promise and foundation of delicious chocolates and exceptional customer experience. Our team members are here to keep that promise.
Whether you’re on your way to Clark Street Beach, celebrating a holiday, or want to treat yourself after a hard day at work, we want your experience with us to be amazing. Swing by, pick up a waffle cone or box of truffles and see why the Kilwins Evanston ice cream store and chocolate shop is the best around.
The ice cream at Kilwins in Evanston, Illinois, is super-premium— the consistency and texture are guaranteed to be rich and creamy. We use the finest ingredients in our ice cream and toppings.
Our whole team works tirelessly to ensure that only the finest ingredients are used to make our secret recipe ice cream and to deliver it to our Evanston customers in our Kilwins-owned trucks. We make and roll our waffle cones and bowls in the store to ensure freshness.
At Kilwins in Evanston, we offer our signature Heritage Chocolate, in dark, milk, and white chocolate. We have rich truffles, silky smooth Katy-Ann Creams, caramel chews, crunchy brittle, crispy toffee, creative hand-dipped treats, and more. Our TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels are a favorite, featuring a mixture of nuts, chocolate, and caramel. Our chocolate is kosher-certified and Fair Trade Certified™.
We’d be happy to help you place a special order with us. Contact the Evanston Kilwins store to start planning the dessert for your celebration. Ask us about assorted chocolates, gift baskets, party favors, and more.
Choosing just one item from the many types of treats the Kilwins in Evanston offers is hard. Customers love our Mackinac Island Fudge, seasonal chocolates, and hand-dipped fruit. Our chocolate truffles and creams are also crowd-pleasers.
For those looking for something without chocolate, try our signature caramel corn, brittle or classic caramel apples.
The Evanston Kilwins loves surprising our guests with seasonal items. From festive chocolate assortments to limited-edition ice cream flavors, we always have something fun for holidays and everyday celebrations. Stop by to see what’s currently in stock.
Yes! A Kilwins gift card is the perfect way to ensure your recipient gets their favorite sweet treat. Stop by the Evanston Kilwins to get a gift card in any amount.
Definitely! The Evanston Kilwins holds special promotions and discounts at various times of the year. To hear about our deals, follow us on social media and subscribe to our email newsletter.
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