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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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Highlands, North Carolina, is often called the Height of Happiness, and it’s easy to see why. Round out your day with Kilwins—a jewel in our mountain town is Kilwins. Here, you’ll find dozens and dozens of sweet and savory treats that bring instant joy and spark connections.
Your Kilwins Highlands chocolate store offers dozens of varieties of chocolates, creams, and caramels, along with chocolate-dipped treats like cookies, pretzels, and nuts. Our Tuttles™ are a classic take on caramel and nuts, and this chocolate-dipped treat is made exclusively with Kilwins own copper-kettle cooked caramel. The base is the highest quality premium nuts that we hand-dip into our classic milk or bittersweet dark chocolate.
From oversized caramel apples to our world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, and every imaginable chocolate in between, you’ll find that Kilwins is the best place to go to satisfy your craving for something delicious, sweet, and salty.
At Kilwins, we’ve been hand-crafting our signature chocolates since 1947. The same meticulous attention to detail we used in the very beginning is still used today. When you look into our kitchens, you’ll see a combination of Heritage and modern equipment. The only equipment in our kitchens is the appliances we can count on to make our chocolates the quality people expect. That’s why it’s easy to taste the difference when you sample a Kilwins treat.
Speaking of samples, please ask our friendly staff members for one or two. We are happy to offer samples of our Mackinac Island Fudge and our Original Recipe Ice Cream to our guests. Need help deciding on a flavor? Our employees understand that a trip to Kilwins gives you a lot of options, and they can help you decide on the perfect treat based on your personal tastes.
You won’t find a cone (or cup) like the ones we serve at our Highlands ice cream store anywhere in the world. Kilwins Highlands offers Heritage flavors like chocolate and vanilla with high-quality ingredients that make these classics richer and more enjoyable than you thought possible. We also offer a variety of flavors you can only find at Kilwins: Add bits of our famous Mackinac Island Fudge, our homemade buttery caramel, nuts, marshmallows, and our homemade ice cream toppings for a truly memorable experience.
Our ice cream is different because we are committed to using only the finest ingredients available. We start with the freshest milk and cream from family-owned and operated dairy farms we know and trust. We control the entire process of our ice cream production, from creation to packaging and shipping, so it gets to our Highlands ice cream store in perfect condition. Our custom tubs keep our ice cream at the precise temperature needed for that deliciously creamy, rich texture you can count on every time.
In addition to our Original Recipe Ice Cream, we also offer thick, frosty milkshakes and old-fashioned malts. Enjoy your ice cream in a handmade, in-store waffle cone or bowl, and pile it high with toppings.
We have a select sundae menu with some of our most beloved sundae creations but feel free to create your own. At our Highlands ice cream, you can pick your choice of ice cream, toppings, and our homemade ice cream topping sauce for a 100% unique creation. Our classic options and custom additions make an ordinary ice cream outing an extraordinary experience, and it only happens when you visit Kilwins Highlands.
We’ve become the Highlands ice cream store locals visit most frequently. Besides offering ice cream that’s famous from coast to coast (and beyond), people love us for the memories they make here.
Our welcoming atmosphere and friendly employees mean you’ll always feel comfortable and have fun at our store. From sampling our famous fudge and Original Recipe Ice Cream to taking photographs of our gleaming glass cases filled with confections, Kilwins can turn your whole day around. The feeling you get when you walk in the door stays with you long after you leave, even after your ice cream and chocolates are gone.
Kilwins is a great spot for first dates, friend meetups, or family trips; we’re very family-friendly! Kilwins is known for our world-class custom service and that includes catering to our littlest guests; we treat them like the important customers that they are.
Our Kilwins Highland store is a fun place to meet with your family, friends, and business associates to enjoy a sweet treat and share stories. Come visit us today and learn why Kilwins Highlands is the ultimate place to sweeten your day.
Kilwins Highlands is set apart due to its high-quality ingredients, exceptional customer service, and dedication to craftsmanship. Each of our ice cream flavors is “Super-Premium” and offers a creamy, rich texture that depends on our inclusion of the freshest available cream and milk.
Our ice cream, like many of our proprietary Kilwins products, is Kosher-certified. We begin each signature flavor with a traditional base and combine it with inclusions like our Mackinac Island Fudge, caramel, and nuts, for flavors you’ll only find at Kilwins. Our welcoming staff and atmosphere make Kilwins Highlands a favorite spot for family and friends to gather and make memories.
At Kilwins in Highlands, North Carolina, you’ll find plenty of chocolates in both classic milk and bittersweet dark flavors. We also offer creams, truffles, caramels, and nut clusters, along with chocolate-dipped treats like fruits, cookies, and pretzels. Each item is crafted to perfection, offering a rich and satisfying taste that chocolate lovers adore.
At Kilwins in Highlands, we love to help you celebrate. Contact our store directly to find out how we can help you plan for occasions like birthdays, weddings, and corporate gatherings. From customizable chocolate assortments to gift baskets and party favors, we can help you create a memorable event with our delicious treats.
Some of our most popular chocolate items at Kilwins in Highlands are our Mackinac Island Fudge, our meticulously dipped caramel apples, our chocolate-dipped pretzels and cookies, and our Marsh-Mallows. Our repeat guests also love our Tuttles™ and handcrafted chocolates (which make incredible gifts, too).
Each season brings new flavors to our stores, and you’ll want to try them before we retire them for the next season’s flavors. From holiday-themed chocolates to limited-edition ice cream flavors, you’ll always find something new on our menu. Visit us often to sample the seasonal flavors you love most.
Kilwins Highlands offers gift cards that work for all occasions. If you aren’t sure whether your recipient prefers caramel or dark chocolate, or ice cream or fudge, a Kilwins gift card is a brilliant solution. Show your favorite people you care by purchasing a gift card in any amount. Our Highlands chocolate store team member can help you pick a gift card for your loved ones.
Our Highlands store occasionally offers special promotions and discounts. Follow us on social media or sign up in-store for our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest deals and find out about exclusive offers.
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