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Kilwins Heritage Chocolates
Handcrafted Fudge
Original Recipe Ice Cream
"The Perfect" Caramel Apple
Caramel Corn and Brittle
Gifts
There’s only one dessert shop to visit when you’re craving chocolates, fudge, caramels, or ice cream. Kilwins in Madison, Wisconsin, is the top destination for everyone with a sweet tooth. We make our famous fudge, kettle-cooked caramel, and chocolate truffles with unparalleled craftsmanship. You can even see our famous Mackinac Island Fudge being hand-paddled on a marble table here in our store.
Our signature TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels are made with crunchy nuts and our handcrafted caramel, all coated with Kilwins Heritage Chocolate. If you like hand-dipped treats, you’ll want to try the perfect caramel apple, made with crisp Granny Smith apples submerged in our rich and buttery caramel.
Guests will also find chocolate-dipped pretzels, marshmallows, cookies, and more. Whether you're a local or just passing through, we invite you to step inside our Madison chocolate store and experience the magic of Kilwins for yourself.
Don and Katy Kilwin founded the Kilwins company in 1947. They developed recipes that have stood the test of time and passed those recipes down through generations.
Our Madison ice cream store upholds our founders’ tradition of excellence and commitment to quality. Behind our candy counters, cooks lovingly craft each piece of candy using a combination of heritage and modern equipment, traditional techniques, and personal touches.
Kilwins is located on State Street across from the Overture Center in the heart of Madison and is surrounded by attractions and a lively community. You can swing by Kilwins in Madison to grab a bag of pre-packaged nut clusters while you walk to the nearby Wisconsin State Capitol. Alternatively, take a few slices of fudge with you while you picnic in James Madison Park.
Everyone deserves to escape the daily stresses of life and indulge in a sweet treat. Our mission is to bring joy and comfort to local and visiting customers with our delicious confections. The friendly team members at our Madison chocolate store will greet you with a warm welcome. Our team is happy to offer recommendations (and a few samples!) to guarantee you enjoy your experience.
You won’t find any other Madison ice cream store like Kilwins. Our Original Recipe Ice Cream is super-premium, comes in dozens of flavors you won’t find anywhere else, and is made with top-notch ingredients. Plus, we’re in a perfect location—you can pop in, get a frozen treat, and head to Lake Mendota, Terrace at Memorial Union, or any other nearby spot.
Our Madison chocolate store proudly sells our Original Recipe Ice Cream, developed by our confectioners in 1985. We offer a large selection of flavors and take pride in our ice cream’s high-quality taste and texture.
From a base made of premium ingredients to our own fleet of temperature-controlled trucks, we’re dedicated to getting our customers the perfect bite of ice cream.
You can customize your treat with toppings like our kettle-cooked caramel and hot fudge. We also make and roll fresh waffle cones and bowls in our store. You may even see our team members working on them when you visit us.
In addition to ice cream, we serve milkshakes, floats, malts, sundaes, and Koolers. Our sundaes even come in one of our handmade waffle bowls. If you can’t eat your cold ice cream immediately, you can order it to-go in our hand-packed ice cream quarts.
When you visit our Madison chocolate store, you’ll quickly discover that we’re more than just a shop for sweets. We are a destination where our guests can make cherished memories. We share the same values as our founders: impeccable quality, outstanding customer service, and community connections.
We’d love for you to visit Kilwins and experience the magic for yourself. From the heavenly aromas that appeal to all chocolate lovers to the sights of in-store candy-making, your visit with us will be one you won’t forget. The next time you’re on State Street, pop in and sample our rich, velvety fudge or perfectly creamy ice cream and see why Kilwins is the top dessert spot in Madison!
Our Madison ice cream store has the best frozen treats in town. Our Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream has included high-quality ingredients since 1985, is kosher-certified, and is made with the care and devotion we’re known for.
Our ice cream is super-premium, and our process ensures that with each bite, you’ll taste a creamy consistency, rich flavor, and perfect temperature. You can only buy our delicious ice cream in Kilwins stores, so visit our Madison location to grab a cone.
We aren’t only known for our delicious ice cream, though. You’ll also find the best customer service at Kilwins. Our welcoming staff is happy to help you sample our various flavors and will help you find the perfect treat. Locals and visitors love the friendly atmosphere and delicious sweets at Kilwins in Madison.
At Kilwins in Madison, you’ll love seeing the large selection of chocolates in our glass cases. From our signature Heritage Chocolate in dark, milk, and white varieties to silky truffles, soft creams, and crunchy brittle, there’s something for every chocolate lover at Kilwins.
We also make chocolate-dipped cookies, marshmallows, fruit, nut clusters, pretzels, and more. Each is handcrafted in our store and promises a satisfying taste you won’t find elsewhere.
Give your guests a Kilwins treat to take your party to the next level. We take special orders for business gatherings, holidays, birthdays, weddings, or whatever unique event you’re throwing.
We’re happy to provide custom chocolate gift baskets, party favors, candy assortments, and more. Contact our Madison chocolate store today so we can help you plan the dessert for your next event!
Choosing any item from our menu is tough, but at Kilwins in Madison, our customers love our chocolate-dipped treats. We have many options, from marshmallows and orange peels to pretzels and OREO® Cookies.
Another hit is our made-in-store Mackinac Island Fudge—you’ll always find a customer or two lined up for samples. Finally, locals love our kettle-cooked caramel corn and brittle.
We love surprising our customers with fun, seasonal items. From holiday-themed chocolates and festive gift baskets to exclusive ice cream flavors, we have several seasonal items available only on a limited basis. There’s always something to look forward to at our Madison location!
A Kilwins gift card is an excellent gift for your special someone. The recipient can use the gift card at any of our locations and choose items customized to their tastes. Visit our Madison ice cream store to select a gift card of any amount.
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