Your Local Kilwins
Store in Blowing Rock

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Store Hours

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Sunday

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Location Information

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Owner / Operator

Bill & Cathy Williamson

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Store Address

278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd,
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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Phone Number

(828) 295-4805

(828) 295-4805

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Blowing Rock: Chocolate, Fudge & Ice Cream

Your local shop for hand-crafted treats including Dubai Chocolate

Kilwins Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway offers Dubai Chocolate, fresh Mackinac Island Fudge, and super-premium ice cream just off Main Street, giving you another convenient place to enjoy a treat while exploring this Blue Ridge Mountain town. Visit this Kilwins location as you browse local boutiques, stop by Memorial Park, or walk toward the scenic overlooks along the Moses Cone Parkway area. Inside, you can watch small-batch treats being made and choose chocolates, fudge, and ice cream to enjoy during your time in Blowing Rock. From outdoor adventures to laid-back afternoons in town, Kilwins Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway adds a memorable sweet touch to your visit.

Our Featured In-Store Chocolate & Ice Cream Products

Kilwins Heritage Milk Chocolate Bar Packaging

Chocolates

Kilwins Chocolate reflects more than 75 years of passion, craftsmanship, and tradition. Our exclusive Heritage Chocolate—available in Milk, Dark, White, and 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate—is the foundation of the hand-crafted Fine Chocolates you’ll find in every full-line Kilwins store. From Truffles and Katy Ann Creams to TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels and Sea-Salt Caramels, each piece is made with care, precision, and our signature chocolate-making techniques.

Dark Chocolate Dubai Truffle

Dubai Chocolate Collection

Experience the luxurious flavors of the Kilwins Dubai Chocolate Collection. From Chocolate Truffles to Buckeyes, Du’lights, and an Ice Cream Sundae, each creation is crafted with chocolate and irresistible pistachio-kataifi crunch for a treat unlike any other.

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Fudge

Kilwins brings the classic Mackinac Island Fudge experience to every store. Made on-site in small batches using traditional methods—cooked in copper kettles, hand-paddled, and cooled on marble tables—our fudge is smooth, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth. Available in classic and seasonal flavors, it’s a timeless treat perfect for enjoying or sharing.

Traverse City Cherry Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Super-premium and Kosher certified, our Original Recipe Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor, with inclusions like fudge, caramel, nuts, and chocolate. Available exclusively in Kilwins stores, it’s perfect by the scoop, in sundaes, milkshakes, or our Gourmet Ice Cream Cakes for any special occasion.

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Caramel Apples

Kilwins Caramel Apples start with fresh, crisp Granny Smith apples hand-dipped in our smooth, creamy, made-in-store caramel. Each apple can be enjoyed classic, coated in Kilwins Heritage Chocolate, or adorned with nuts, sprinkles, and other confections. Hand-crafted and full of flavor, these apples are a perfect balance of freshness and sweet indulgence.

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Caramel Corn & Brittle

Kilwins Caramel Corn and Brittle are hand-crafted in-store using traditional copper kettles for the perfect crunch and rich flavor. From sweet, nutty Caramel Corn varieties like Nutcracker Sweets to buttery, salted Brittle, each batch delivers the classic Kilwins taste that delights every bite and every occasion.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Kilwins the best ice cream store in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    Since 1947, Kilwins has been known for its dedication to high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service. Our premium ice cream is also kosher-certified. Our Original Recipe Ice Cream can be served up any way you like: by the scoop, as a milkshake, malt, or an old-fashioned sundae. It can also be customized with toppings like toasted nuts, hot fudge or copper-kettle-made caramel. In North Carolina and beyond, the only place you can buy it is at Kilwins locations, like at our Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway ice cream store.

  • What varieties of chocolates are available at Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    The Kilwins Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway chocolate store offers a wide range of chocolates, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and vanilla-infused white chocolate. Our specialty items, such as truffles, caramels, and TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels, are also available for a blend of sweet and savory. Our chocolates are handcrafted using the finest ingredients and several traditional methods. We still use some of the same machinery today that we were using when we opened decades ago. That’s one of the reasons you won’t find chocolates like ours anywhere else. We also dip some of our tastiest treats in chocolate—try our hand-dipped chocolate-covered pretzels, fruit, marshmallows, and cookies. We use our signature Heritage Chocolate for this—a 1947 recipe from Don Kilwin himself.

  • Can I place a special order for events at Kilwins Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    Of course! Our Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway location is happy to bring the Kilwins magical touch to your next event. From weddings to anniversaries to birthdays, corporate events, and more, we can make one-of-a-kind party favors, gift baskets, and chocolate assortments. Please contact us directly to start planning. Our dedicated team is ready to provide personalized service and attention to detail so that your next event is a memorable one.

  • What are the most popular chocolate items at Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    At Kilwins Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway, customer favorites include our signature Mackinac Island Fudge, TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels, and a variety of chocolate-dipped treats like pretzels and marshmallows. Another popular item is our perfect caramel apple, coated in buttery caramel and often rolled in nuts or drizzled with chocolate. If you’d like to treat yourself or someone else, we recommend combining our chocolate-dipped pretzels, assorted truffles, and a caramel apple for the perfect blend of sweet and salty.

  • What seasonal items are available at Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    Kilwins fans know to come to our Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway ice cream store for seasonal items and limited-edition items throughout the year. Our limited-edition treats promise something new to enjoy each time you visit, and our festive ice cream flavors make Kilwins a holiday bucket list destination every year. During the holidays, our store is filled with festive sweets, assortments, and gift baskets that are must-haves for those tough-to-shop-for family members (or for treating yourself).

  • Does Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway have gift cards available?

    We do! Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway offers gift cards for any occasion. Visit our store to purchase a gift card, available in any amount, and share the Kilwins experience with a loved one or coworker. Gift cards are a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, holiday, or any day of the week, by giving your friends and family the opportunity to treat themselves.

  • Are there any special promotions or discounts at Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway?

    Yes: Kilwins in Blowing Rock Shoppes on the Parkway offers occasional promotions and discounts. To stay updated on special promotions and upcoming events, sign up for our email newsletter or follow Kilwins on social media.

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