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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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Whether you're strolling through downtown Park Ridge or exploring the surrounding area, Kilwins is your go-to chocolate shop. We offer dozens of unique treats—many made from our signature secret recipes—that make us the top choice for chocolate in Park Ridge.
Whatever your favorite sweet may be, our Park Ridge chocolate shop has something just for you. From rich chocolate bark and creamy ice cream to handcrafted fudge and buttery toffee—not to mention our rotating selection of seasonal and limited-edition goodies—we've got all your favorites and plenty of new ones to discover. Our chocolate boxes make it easy to sample a delicious variety.
Truffles, caramels, chocolate squares, and more—there’s something for everyone at Kilwins Park Ridge. Our dark chocolate, made with rich cacao, delivers a bittersweet depth that’s truly unforgettable. Our milk chocolate is smooth and layered with flavor, the kind of treat that lingers in your memory. And completing the classic trio is our white chocolate, made with real chocolate—not substitutes—so if you’re a vanilla lover, it’s a must-have in your shopping bag.
But our chocolates do more than just taste incredible—they do good, too. Kilwins chocolates are both Fair Trade Certified and Kosher Certified, because we believe in crafting sweets that are better for the world as well as for your day. One bite at a time, we're bringing a little more joy to Park Ridge—and beyond.
Kilwins in Park Ridge is dedicated to keeping the memory of our founders, Don and Katy Kilwin, alive. Back in the 1940s, Katy and Don opened Kilwins and later realized their legacy would extend far beyond Michigan and the next few decades. We have been following in their footsteps for over 75 years, following their traditional candy-making process. To make the kinds of desserts we do, we need to maintain strict, ultra-high standards.
Luckily, quality control is easy for us since we make everything by hand. Our Mackinac Island Fudge (one of Don and Katy’s original recipes still in use today) is made on a marble tabletop just like Don intended. Chocolate Mackinac Island Fudge is probably our most famous, but we invite you to try a few more.
Illinois is known for local foods and contributions to restaurants and recipe books all over the world. To hold our own and make our fellow Park Ridge residents proud, we use the best ingredients, near and far. For example, our creams and milk come from local farms while we travel to our go-to locations in Mexico, Asia, Hawaii, and more for our sea salt.
When we eat Kilwins ice cream on a park bench on a relaxed summer afternoon, we take time to appreciate the little things. The smooth, creamy texture is different from any other scoop you’ve had before. After one cup, nothing will compare again. We don’t just make our ice cream from scratch—we also design our own custom ice cream tubs. When you walk into our Park Ridge ice cream store, it’s impossible to miss the rows of ice cream with their bright and vibrant colors.
Sometimes, we know exactly what we want, and sometimes, we need a second or two to think. In that case, take the opportunity to ask our staff for a sample. You never know what your new favorite flavor will be, especially because we’re always creating new ones.
It can get hot in Park Ridge, Illinois. On those scorching hot days when it feels like you could cook an egg on the pavement, sometimes it seems like the only cure is a big helping of ice cream. In fact, we’re dedicated to staying cool at Kilwins. We only transport batches to our Park Ridge ice cream store in our own trucks so we can thoroughly monitor the temperature. Too hot and it melts, too cold and it gets freezer burn. Neither of those meets our standard of perfection.
Our ice cream recipe dates back to 1985, and with one scoop, it’s easy to see why we’re still faithful to it. It has that kind of richness that can only be found in ice cream made with local dairy for a base we fondly call “Super Premium.” Like our chocolates, we insist on using the finest ingredients. Gourmet chocolate, toasted nuts, and fudge (some of Don Kilwin’s original recipe) are just a few of the toppings you can customize your sundae with—the list goes on and on.
Our Kosher-certified ice cream is a tribute to tradition and imagination. We’re constantly dreaming up new flavors for every season, holiday, and those “just because” moments. Grab a waffle cone (made fresh in-house) and stroll down South Prospect Avenue to soak up the sun and enjoy your day.
Kilwins is more than a chocolate store—it’s the memories we make and the experiences that bring us closer together. Nothing makes us happier than families coming in and talking about how their grandparents introduced them to Kilwins, as they now do the same for their loved ones.
For something to last generations, it has to mean something. One of the wonderful things about Kilwins is that it can mean something a little different to everyone who walks away with our signature boxes, hand-crafted truffles, or a candy apple.
To some people, Kilwins means taking an ice cream cone to Cumberland Park to sit lakeside for a much-needed rest after a long, hot day. To others, maybe Kilwins was a go-to spot for holidays, bringing boxed chocolates and caramel corn to family gatherings. At the end of the day, sweets like this become more than candy: They are our community, family, and friends. What could be better than that?
To create that kind of spirit, we work hard to make shopping easy and fun.
Our chocolatiers train in the art of making desserts, from hand-dipping caramel apples to mixing our secret chocolate formula and beyond. Of course, besides attention to detail when working with our traditional copper kettles or delivering our temp-controlled ice cream, we are dedicated to our customers.
The care we show in the Kilwins Kitchen doesn’t end when the oven timer goes off. We bring that same energy to everyone who walks through our Park Ridge doors, calls us on the phone, or places an order.
We place the same importance on celebrating special occasions with handmade delights as we do regular Monday after-work trips. With our Park Ridge ice cream store’s cozy and inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, it’s easy to find something to smile about. Both locals and tourists gather at Kilwins Park Ridge to share moments of joy over delicious chocolates and ice creams. It’s easy to make such delicious desserts when they’re made with love for the people you love.
We take pride in our craftsmanship. Here in Park Ridge, we believe in doing things the right way—with care, quality, and a personal touch. That’s why we invite you to stop by and see for yourself what makes Kilwins special. From our time-honored recipes to the teamwork behind every treat, you’ll taste the difference dedication makes.
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.
You’ll find (nearly) every type of chocolate available when you visit the Park Ridge Kilwins. Park Ridge has the classics—milk, dark, and white chocolate—along with truffles, nut clusters, and other sweets dipped in chocolate. When you go to Kilwins, you find chocolates you can only find there.
It would be an honor to help you with a special order. Stop by our Park Ridge 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.
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 Park Ridge include truffles, caramels, and anything dipped in chocolate (like our pretzels, marshmallows, and cookies).
Yes. Seasonal items are one of the things people love the most about our Kilwins at Park Ridge. Seasonal desserts, especially our seasonal ice cream, change throughout the year for an all-new culinary adventure.
Our Park Ridge 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.
We run special discounts, promos, and offers throughout the year at our Park Ridge 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.
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