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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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Situated in the heart of downtown, our Gainesville chocolate store is the perfect place to take a break from a busy day. At Kilwins, you can chat with a friend over a scoop of our Original Recipe Ice Cream, form connections over our Heritage Chocolate truffles, or build new family traditions around our TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels.
Of course, we offer more than just chocolate—Kilwins is also an experience. Behind our counters, you may see our confectioners hard at work making our hand-paddled Mackinac Island Fudge and chocolate-covered fruit, cookies, and pretzels.
No matter what you’re looking for, our Gainesville ice cream store will help you find a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. At Kilwins, every treat is made with love—from our family to yours.
At Kilwins, we don’t just serve chocolate—we serve our signature Heritage Chocolate, based on a recipe our founder, Don Kilwin, created in the 1940s.
Our founders believed in doing things the traditional way. That’s why we still paddle our Mackinac Island Fudge by hand, shaping it out on marble countertops, and our caramel is handcrafted in authentic copper kettles. Our confections are made with equipment from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, along with high-tech modern equipment as well.
So, come on over to our Gainesville chocolate store and try out our rich treats for yourself. Grab a scoop (or two!) of our Original Recipe Ice Cream on your way to Gainesville Square, or snack on a perfect caramel apple while you take a break from shopping. Whether you want to take a sweet treat on the go or want to stay awhile, we’re here for whatever you need.
We may have started with our Heritage Chocolate, but one of our most treasured confections is our Original Recipe Ice Cream. At our Gainesville ice cream store, you can order a wide selection of ice cream flavors and toppings (as well as ice cream cakes and milkshakes).
Here at Kilwins, you can take your pick of our signature ice cream flavors. Our friendly team members can help you sample as many flavors as you’d like and combine toppings to create a treat that perfectly suits your tastes.
From velvety chocolate and warm vanilla to refreshing fruit flavors, we can almost guarantee your new favorite flavor is waiting for you at our Gainesville chocolate store. You’ll never try an ice cream as creamy, rich, and smooth as our Original Recipe Ice Cream.
We started making ice cream in 1985. Our ice cream base is made with the finest ingredients, and every ice cream flavor is kosher-certified.
Once our ice cream is made, we pack it into specially designed containers that carefully preserve the texture and taste of our ice cream. These containers are shipped on our own ice cream transport trucks, where the temperature is carefully monitored to make sure the ice cream stays as fresh as when it was made.
At our Gainesville ice cream store, you can enjoy a scoop of our Original Recipe Ice Cream in one of our freshly made waffle cones. Our ice cream (waffle) cones are made in-house by hand because, in our experience, that’s the only way to get a truly high-quality cone.
If you’re not sure what flavor to try first, simply ask one of our friendly team members. We can help you sample our most popular varieties and find a flavor that speaks to you.
Kilwins is the only place you can find our Original Recipe Ice Cream. Our ice cream is available in dozens of original, kosher-certified flavors, and we rotate our signature flavors from time to time. No matter what your flavor preferences are, our team members can help you combine flavors and toppings to create a treat that is uniquely you.
Nowhere else have we found ice cream that’s handled with the same level of care. Our dedication to perfection extends far beyond using carefully sourced ingredients—we designed our very own transport system and only rely on Kilwins team members to transport our sweets.
At our Gainesville chocolate store, the sky’s the limit. You can snack on our luxurious Heritage Chocolates, truffles, and creams in between boutique window shopping. For a different snack, we offer a variety of chocolate-dipped confections. Our Heritage Chocolate-dipped cookies, marshmallows, and pretzels are made in-store using our original recipes.
Whether you’re planning a graduation, birthday party, anniversary, or retirement, you can count on our Gainesville ice cream store to make what you need. We’re happy to help you put together custom assortments, party favors, or gift baskets to take your event to the next level. Call our Gainesville location today and our team members will be happy to discuss the details with you.
It’s hard to say which of our chocolates are the most popular because they all bring something unique to the table. You can enjoy the rich aroma of our hand-paddled Mackinac Island Fudge while you decide between chocolate-dipped confections, Heritage Chocolate truffles, TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels, or chocolate ice cream.
We sell a variety of seasonal items at our Gainesville location. Depending on the season, you can pick up seasonal gift baskets, holiday-themed chocolate confections, and limited-edition ice cream flavors. These special products often have a limited supply, so call our Gainesville location to find out our current selection of seasonal sweets.
We do! A gift card to Kilwins is the perfect way to congratulate a loved one for their achievements or express appreciation for the special people in your life. With a Kilwins gift card, your loved one can try an assortment of treats and enjoy our Americana-style atmosphere while they make their selections. Visit our Gainesville location today to find a gift card that fits your occasion.
Yes, we occasionally run special promotions and offer select discounts at Kilwins Gainesville. Many of our promotions only last for a limited time. The best way to stay up to date on our latest deals and discounts is to follow our Gainesville chocolate store on social media and subscribe to our email newsletter. You can also visit the store today to see what promotions we’re currently offering.
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