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Kilwins Heritage Chocolates
Handcrafted Fudge
Original Recipe Ice Cream
"The Perfect" Caramel Apple
Caramel Corn and Brittle
Gifts
Kilwins is famous for our handcrafted chocolate—from chocolate bars to toffee to caramel apples and more. Our clusters and bark have a satisfying crunch, and the truffles are smooth and creamy. The caramel apples we serve earn their name of “perfect”—made from Granny Smith apples and hand-dipped in our copper-kettled-cooked caramel.
Perhaps the most famous item on our Hilton Head Island menu is our Mackinac Island Fudge, which we cook in old-fashioned copper kettles and pour on cold marble slabs to cool. Our Mackinac Island Fudge and signature chocolates are made from our original recipes. At Kilwins, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing the old-fashioned ways of making desserts.
Our store also has a wide selection of ice cream, which is also made with a Kilwins original recipe. Whether you want a scoop of classic chocolate or vanilla or our unique limited-edition flavors, Kilwins is the answer.
Shelter Cove is located at the center of Hilton Head Island, a community filled with diners, shops, parks, and other activities, fun for the whole family. Take a break from your weekend stroll and visit Kilwins for our world-famous chocolate and ice cream. Our team of in-house confectioners is ready to make your day more magical with sweet treats and good cheer.
Kilwins was founded by Don and Katy Kilwin over 75 years ago. They wanted to share their passion for candy-making with everyone, which led them to start the first Kilwins store back in 1947. From the moment they created their first batch of chocolate, they knew they had something special. Over the years, Kilwins has grown into the confectionery we know today.
At Kilwins, we’re proud of our tradition of handcrafting chocolates down to the tiniest detail. Our methods and our recipes reflect those used by Don and Katy. We watch over every part of the process, from using Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa to hand-dipping and decorating many of our confections. Doing these things ourselves allows us to present the best end product and make sure everything is up to the very high Kilwins standard.
Kilwins has three main principles that guide our every action: treat people the way you want to be treated, do your best, and have fun while doing so. These have been our guiding principles that help us grow our menu and our dedicated customer base.
There’s no question the best part about what we do is that it brings joy to our neighbors. There’s something to be said about making desserts by hand. That’s just one of the reasons why Kilwins earned its title as the best Shelter Cove chocolate store.
Visit our shop in Shelter Cove and take a trip back in time to witness in-house candy makers doing what they do best. Watch our incredibly talented team make sweets by hand—and with a smile. We’re a beloved part of the Shelter Cove community, where locals and visitors alike come for their established favorite treats and discover new ones.
Here at Kilwins, we have chocolates of all kinds, but one that we are particularly proud of is our Heritage Chocolate, which you can only find in our stores. Every bite is a reminder of the hard work and passion we focus on at Kilwins. The cocoa we use to make our milk, dark, and white chocolate is Fair Trade Certified™. No matter which chocolate type you pick, each has a special burst of flavor and richness you cannot get anywhere else.
We have been using premium ingredients and implementing a strict monitoring process since the beginning. The result is a wide array of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Whether you’re a fan of smooth, milky chocolate or you’re looking for a bit of a crunch, Kilwins can provide both—plus more. Ask our team members to point you to our chocolates with additions like caramel, walnuts, sea salt, and many more.
Our Shelter Cove chocolate store is also the best ice cream store in town. Like our award-winning chocolate, Kilwins’s Original Recipe Ice Cream has become a crowd favorite. You can never go wrong with any of the flavors. Every flavor we have at our Shelter Cove ice cream store is kosher-certified and made with top-quality ingredients. Take an ice cream cone in a freshly made waffle cone to Shelter Cove Community Park and take in all the beauty South Carolina has to offer.
Kilwins has been making chocolates and fudge since the 1940s. We brought ice cream to our storefronts in 1985. Our ice cream can only be described as super-premium. We source only the finest ingredients to provide you with our exclusive Kilwins ice cream flavors.
At Kilwins, we operate our very own specialized climate-controlled ice cream trucks. Ice cream must be handled carefully, so our team went above and beyond to ensure that every step of the process is monitored and controlled. Our trucks keep our frozen desserts at the ideal temperature and consistency until they reach our Shelter Cove ice cream store. The result is a scoop that remains completely perfect and utterly delicious.
We recommend pairing our super-premium ice cream with our wide selection of equally delicious toppings—from our signature hot fudge and caramel to crunchy nuts, chocolate chips, and more. There is always something for everyone in your group at our Shelter Cove ice cream store! The final piece is our perfectly cooked waffle cone to hold it all together for a flawless fusion of creamy and crunchy. Ask for a waffle cone or a waffle bowl—each is incredible.
Kilwins earned the title of the best Shelter Cove ice cream store through our devotion to unparalleled quality and customer experience. Our guests’ satisfaction is our number one priority; we only serve flawless desserts worthy of our home in Shelter Cove.
Our ice cream is kept in customized containers, designed specifically for our frozen desserts. When our ice cream heads to our Shelter Cove Kilwins, we only drive it in our Kilwins-specific trucks to control the temperature during transit. This preserves the perfect consistency and texture of our ice cream—giving it that rich and creamy taste our customers love.
Chocolate lovers everywhere enjoy our chocolate varieties, including our signature TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels and chocolate truffles. We also offer classic milk, dark, and white chocolate products, part of our Heritage Chocolate collection on Hilton Head Island.
Our Shelter Cove chocolate store would love to provide something extra for any event, such as birthday parties, weddings, or anniversaries. We put together party favors, boxed assortments, and gift baskets to make every event even more special.
One of our most popular chocolate items is our chocolate Mackinac Island Fudge. You can also try a wide selection of chocolate-dipped goodies like caramel apples, cookies, pretzels, and marshmallows.
Kilwins offers various seasonal items, including holiday-themed chocolates, gift baskets, and limited-edition ice cream flavors for special occasions. Celebrate all meaningful moments in your life with the help of our Shelter Cove chocolate store.
Yes, gift cards are available at our Shelter Cover location. Head over to our store and ask any of our friendly team members to help you set up a gift card. Gift cards are a great way to make someone’s day, which is what we love to do.
Yes! Kilwins has promotions and discounts every so often. Follow us on our social media and subscribe to our email newsletter for updates on upcoming events, specials, and new flavors.
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