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Sunday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Location Information
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Owner / Operator
Nichole O'Hara & Neil O'Hara
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Store Address
481 King Street,
Charleston, SC 29403
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Phone Number
(843) 789-3056
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King Street, Charleston: Chocolate, Fudge & Ice Cream
Your local shop for hand-crafted treats including Dubai Chocolate
Set on busy King Street in downtown Charleston, Kilwins Charleston King St fits right into the citys favorite shopping and dining corridor. Guests drift in from nearby boutiques, hotels, and Marion Square, following the smell of fresh waffle cones and hand paddled fudge. Inside, glass cases showcase Heritage chocolates, caramel apples, and dozens of ice cream flavors, while team members work in an open kitchen that feels like a small candy factory. Whether you are cooling off after a carriage tour, grabbing a cone before a night out, or treating visiting friends, this King Street shop turns a quick dessert stop into part of your Charleston experience.
Our Featured In-Store Chocolate & Ice Cream Products
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Charleston?
Kilwins makes ice cream the way it’s supposed to be made—with fresh, local cream. It arrives at its destination in our client-controlled trucks in our special, custom-designed tubs. There’s no part of the process we don’t carefully watch. The end result is creamy, Kosher-certified ice cream that’s meant to be savored.
What varieties of chocolates are available at Kilwins in Charleston?
You’ll find (nearly) every type of chocolates available when you visit the Charleston – King Street Kilwins. Charleston has the classics—milk, dark, and white chocolate—along with truffles, nut clusters, and sweets dipped in chocolate. When you go to Kilwins, you find chocolates you can only find there.
Can I place a special order for events at Kilwins Charleston, South Carolina?
It would be an honor to help you with a special order. Stop by our Charleston – King Street location, and we’d love to talk to you about the many options available. Party favors, gift baskets, and chocolate boxes are some of our guests love most of all.
What are the most popular chocolate items at Kilwins in Charleston?
It’s hard to pin down the exact most popular chocolate at any given Kilwins. Of course, our chocolate (milk, white, and dark) has always been a top seller. Other must-haves for residents in Charleston include truffles, caramels, and anything dipped in chocolate (like our pretzels, marshmallows, and cookies).
What seasonal items are available at Kilwins in Charleston?
Yes. Seasonal items are one of the things people love the most about our Kilwins at Charleston. Seasonal desserts, especially our seasonal ice cream, change throughout the year for an all-new culinary adventure.
Does Kilwins in Charleston have gift cards available?
Our Charleston – King Street chocolate store is a great place to get Kilwins gift cards. Any one of our friendly team members can point you in the right direction. Gift cards to Kilwins let the recipient pick their snack of choice so that any day can be a celebration.
Are there any special promotions or discounts at Kilwins in Charleston, SC?
We run special discounts, promos, and offers throughout the year at our Charleston – King Street Kilwins. Make sure to stop by, sign up for our email newsletter, and follow Kilwins on social media to find out more about these exciting events.