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Kilwins Heritage Chocolates
Handcrafted Fudge
Original Recipe Ice Cream
"The Perfect" Caramel Apple
Caramel Corn and Brittle
Gifts
When you’re craving sweets in Downtown Asheville, Kilwins is the ultimate destination. From fudge and caramel apples to ice cream and handmade chocolates—we have it all. When you visit our family-owned business, we’ll greet you with friendly service and an extensive line-up of handcrafted treats.
Our Asheville chocolate store makes our signature caramel using copper kettles, just like our founders did in 1947. We use it in our hand-dipped “Perfect” Caramel Apples, caramel corn and brittle, caramel chews, caramel sauce, and sea-salt caramel ice cream.
If you love fudge like we do, you’ll want to try our hand-paddled Mackinac Island Fudge. It’s creamy, made from high-quality ingredients, and is available in various flavors. Depending on when you come in, you might see our trained bakers making a fresh batch. Ask our staff for a free sample to discover your favorite flavor.
At Kilwins, we combine traditional candy-making methods with modern technology to bring our customers delicious desserts and unique flavor profiles. Since quality and satisfaction are so important to us, all our chocolate is Kosher and Fairtrade certified.
Our chocolates may have originated in Petoskey, MI, but we opened more locations around the country as word spread of our dedication to quality sweets and family-friendly customer service. Now, you can find our famous Heritage chocolate, caramels, brittles, and more at our Asheville chocolate store.
When you enter Kilwins in Asheville, often the first thing you’ll smell is our handmade waffle cones, which are baked and rolled fresh in our store. You may even see our confectioners paddle fudge on a marble counter or dip pretzels in chocolate.
If you’re in a rush or plan to enjoy your chocolate later, you can choose from our many pre-packaged snacks and desserts. There’s something for everyone at Kilwins in Asheville!
Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a vibrant city with stunning nature trails and parks, historic architecture, and an artistic flair. Whether you’re heading to a trailhead or visiting the shops downtown, Kilwins is the perfect place to pick up a sweet treat.
We’re conveniently located in downtown Asheville, so you can grab a truffle or an ice cream cone to munch on as you explore the boutiques, galleries, live music venues, and more. We also have packaged nuts, chews, chocolates, and other treats that are perfect for eating on the go if you want something while exploring local excursions (like the North Carolina Arboretum).
16.8 mi
116 W State Street
(828) 669-6119
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506 N Main Street
(828) 698-9794
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90 N. Main Street
(828) 246-0896
Our velvety smooth Original Recipe Ice Cream is stored in custom-made tubs and transported in our temperature-controlled vans to ensure each bite is perfection. Our Asheville ice cream store is the ideal place to cool off after a hike in the Pisgah National Forest or a walk downtown. We have dozens of flavors that will make everyone in your party happy.
Kilwins’ Original Recipe Ice Cream was developed in 1985, and we still use that original recipe to create the rich texture and creamy consistency you taste today. Each flavor is Kosher-certified and Super Premium. Working with family farms to source fresh dairy, we oversee the entire production and delivery process to guarantee that each batch offers a standout experience.
This care and attention to quality, combined with our dedication to customer service, make us the best Asheville ice cream store. Our flavors range from classic vanilla to limited-edition adventures.
You can top your cold dessert with our delicious toppings, like fudge or caramel. Finalize your order with handcrafted waffle cones and bowls—the perfect complement to our ice cream.
Our Asheville Kilwins makes floats, milkshakes, sundaes, and malts from our Original Recipe Ice Cream. You’ll love taking a break from the sun with any of our chilled desserts.
Do you need to take your ice cream to go? We sell tubs of ice cream and jars of our toppings so that you can enjoy our ice cream anywhere. Do you need help deciding on a flavor? Ask one of our helpful team members for a sample (or two!). We want you to love your dessert.
Our founders, Don and Katy Kilwin, wanted to create delicious chocolate made from the finest ingredients and provide guests with superb customer service. They also wanted their stores to be places friends and families could retreat to when they wanted to indulge in sugary sweets and make core memories with the people they loved most.
When you walk through our doors, you witness American culinary history. Kind staff members will greet you with a warm smile and a friendly welcome. Visit our Asheville chocolate store today to see why your day is sweeter with Kilwins.
Our Asheville ice cream store is committed to serving you the best ice cream in the area. From our premium ingredients to our carefully curated ice cream-making process, we’re dedicated to perfection every step of the way. Our ice cream is Kosher-certified and has an unparalleled rich texture, creamy consistency, and delicious taste.
At Kilwins in Asheville, we have white, milk, and dark chocolate. You’ll find truffles in various flavors, nut clusters, chews, and chocolate-dipped treats. Depending on when you visit, you may also find seasonal chocolates.
Of course! You can order custom assortments of chocolates and sweet treats for party favors, gift baskets, business events, and more. Speak with our helpful staff for details.
Our Mackinac Island Fudge is always a popular request, and customers frequently ask for samples of our fudge flavors. Guests also love our kettle-cooked caramels.
Chocolate lovers routinely ask for our truffles, TUTTLE™ Nut Caramels, and chocolates. Our chocolate-dipped cookies, pretzels, and marshmallows are also consistent favorites.
We love sharing seasonal treats at Kilwins in Asheville. From holiday-themed chocolates and fudge to gift baskets for the season and limited-edition ice cream flavors, stop in or follow us on social media to see what festive treats we have in store.
Yes! A Kilwins gift card allows your loved one to pick desserts customized to their tastes. Your special someone can use our gift cards at any of our locations. Ask one of our team members about purchasing a gift card the next time you’re in our store.
Kilwins in Asheville has special promotions and discounts. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive deals on your favorite Kilwins treats!
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