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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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You can always rely on Kilwins to provide the most delicious desserts in town. We offer a wide selection of chocolates, including caramels and chocolate bark, and many flavors of our Mackinac Island Fudge. Our chocolates are handcrafted by professionals who devote care and attention to the tiniest details.
We are also known for our Original Recipe Ice Cream, which is available in a wide variety of flavors. Each of our products is made with premium ingredients and reflects our founders’ original recipes, allowing our guests to take a step back in time with each bite.
We’re more than just a simple chocolate and ice cream store—we’re a community of hard-working confectioners who always put our customers first. Our Hyde Park chocolate store is a place where people can brighten up their days, leaving all their cares at the door with the help of our delightful sweets.
A visit to Hyde Park in Chicago is a great way to get a taste of arts, history, and culture all in one place. Whether you’re admiring art at a museum or window shopping downtown, one thing is for certain: a sweet treat from our Hyde Park ice cream store is the best way to end every day.
Our founders, Don and Katy Kilwin, shared a love for chocolate and candy-making. This passion led them to open the very first Kilwins store back in 1947. They had one goal in mind: to create and sell the best products possible. They started with small batches of homemade chocolate before growing their menu to include our famous Mackinac Island Fudge, TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels, and nut brittles.
Our Chicago Hyde Park chocolate store is a place where anyone can have a good time and enjoy themselves. We believe that candy-making is an art form, one that takes a lot of time and effort. That’s why we still make many of our treats by hand, and we never settle for anything less than perfect.
Many of the treats you’ll find in our Hyde Park ice cream store are still made using original recipes created by our founders all those decades ago. It’s our way of giving back to the founders who built this company from the ground up. We also still use some of the same equipment, with some machines dating back to the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
We insist on handcrafting our Mackinac Island Fudge using traditional hand-paddling techniques and cool marble slabs. This is because, to us, quality will always matter over quantity. We enjoy being able to take our time and pay attention to the smallest details, ensuring consistently perfect desserts.
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310 South Michigan Avenue
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Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Avenue
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737 N. Dearborn St.
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5224 N Clark Street
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1724 Sherman Ave
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Our Chicago Hyde Park ice cream store also provides the finest and richest ice cream in town. With a delicious assortment of flavors and toppings, you can never have just one scoop of our Original Recipe Ice Cream. Thanks to our wide selection of flavors, you can build your own creation that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ice cream was added to the Kilwins menu in 1985. Creating and perfecting Kilwins’ own version of America’s favorite dessert took some time, but we were eventually able to create a recipe that has truly stood the test of time. Since then, our ice cream has grown into an all-time favorite among our customers. Our Chicago Hyde Park ice cream store is home to dozens of unique flavors, each rich and delicious.
Of course, creating super-premium ice cream is no walk in the park. Kilwins controls and oversees every part of the ice cream-making process, making sure each batch is perfect.
The secret to our delicious flavors is our ingredients, which are held to the same high standards that have made our chocolates a household name. We use only the finest ingredients, and each flavor is kosher-certified.
We also operate our very own climate-controlled trucks for shipping and handling. Our trucks monitor our ice cream’s temperature to prevent the dessert from melting or freezing too much. This ensures the ice cream maintains the perfect consistency until it reaches our Chicago Hyde Park chocolate store.
We are the best Chicago Hyde Park ice cream store because we never take any shortcuts. We use premium ingredients and our own transport trucks to ensure our kosher-certified ice cream stays fresh during transport. As a result, every scoop of ice cream is consistent, rich, and—most importantly—delicious.
Kilwins is most known for our handcrafted Heritage Chocolates. For starters, we have the classic trio of milk, white, and dark varieties with our own unique twists. Our chocolate truffles come in all those varieties. We also have coated nut clusters and caramels. Kilwins also offers several chocolate-dipped treats that are sure to become your new weeknight (and weekend) craving.
Yes, Kilwins in Chicago Hyde Park would be happy to provide treats and desserts for your event. Whether hosting a birthday party, wedding, anniversary, or company gathering, our selection of customized gift baskets, assorted chocolates, and party favors is guaranteed to make any event more memorable.
Our Mackinac Island Fudge is one of the most popular items at our Hyde Park chocolate store. We also have a wide assortment of chocolate-dipped delights, such orange peels, pretzels, cookies, and marshmallows. You can watch our chocolatiers make them behind our candy counters throughout the week. Hurry in today—these treats are quick to sell out!
Kilwins offers seasonal items all year round. You can look forward to our holiday-themed chocolates, seasonal gift baskets, and limited-edition ice cream flavors. Drop by our store during the holidays to discover our latest offerings.
Yes! Gift cards are a great way to show your appreciation. You can use them to treat a friend, family member, or colleague to a special dessert. Come visit our Hyde Park chocolate store and ask any of our welcoming employees about our available gift card options.
Kilwins offers special promotions and discounts, depending on the occasion from time to time. The best way to stay updated on these deals is to follow us on social media and subscribe to our email newsletter.
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