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Kilwins Heritage Chocolates
Handcrafted Fudge
Original Recipe Ice Cream
"The Perfect" Caramel Apple
Caramel Corn and Brittle
Gifts
Kilwins is the home of classic, traditionally-made desserts. We provide famous favorites like fudge, truffles, and nut clusters, made from our 1947 recipe using both old-fashioned methods and modern practices. Our Kilwins Washington Half Street chocolate store serves one-of-a-kind, handcrafted chocolates, caramels, and sweets created with the finest ingredients in the same first-rate quality we’re famous for. Each of our confections is carefully crafted and inspected to give you the best.
We have a wide range of chocolates that are always a great way to cap off a meal or to treat yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy a Midwest favorite with our famous Mackinac Island Fudge, hand-pulled daily on traditional marble tabletops in our store. Another crowd favorite, the TUTTLE™ nut clusters, are the sweet + savory combination at its best. Our signature Heritage chocolate (crafted from the same recipe since 1947) is a staple.
In addition to our chocolates, order treats like caramel apples and copper kettle-cooked caramels. Chocolate-dipped cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, and fruit are enjoyed by customers of all ages. Having trouble picking flavors? The team at our Washington Half Street chocolate store is always happy to give out samples!
The Kilwins Washington Half Street chocolate store is located right across the National Park, a local venue for sporting events and live performances. It’s an attraction of its own (much like Kilwins) and a fixture in the Navy Yard neighborhood, drawing in significant crowds both on and off-season. Apart from the stadium, Washington Half Street is close to Yards Park, a boardwalk with a lovely view of the river, and a waterpark perfect for a family day out. Walking along the Yards Park with a Kilwins milkshake can only be described as a perfect summer day.
Enjoy Kilwins’s extraordinary chocolates, caramels, and desserts during games and concerts at the National Park stadium. Enjoy a bag of caramel corn or an ice cream cone while you explore the local scene. We invite tourists and locals to drop by and enjoy our beloved homestyle sweets that are best described as pure satisfaction. Whether you’re on a break from outdoor activities or taking a stroll downtown, Kilwins treats are a great addition to a fun day in the city.
Our story began in 1947 when Don and Katy Kilwin founded Kilwins with the dream of providing the best desserts and customer service. Since ‘47, we’ve been making amazing chocolates and sweets that would make Don and Katy proud. Experience our top-tier sweets with a homemade flair in our Washington Half Street chocolate store today.
0.9 mi
663 Water Street S.W.
(202) 464-0024
7.8 mi
212 King Street
(703) 566-4094
Our Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream is just as iconic as our chocolates and sweets. We’ve been making our ice cream since 1985, using only the finest ingredients to preserve our trademark taste and quality. This Washington Half Street ice cream store delightscustomerswith our phenomenal frozen treats served with our signature warmth and friendliness.
Kilwins treats are a tip of the hat to Mid-Century Americana traditional favorites. Our Washington Half Street ice cream store offers a stellar variety of flavors, from the classics to new, modern ones for more adventurous tastes. Faithful to handcrafting our treats, we make our own toppings, syrups, and waffle cones that perfectly highlight the flavors of our ice cream.
Take your ice cream to the next level with our customization options. Craft a one-of-a-kind dessert by combining any of our flavors, toppings, and syrups for a treat made your way. Enjoy the best of Kilwins with our mix-in option—add any of your Kilwins favorites like our famous Mackinac Island Fudge, TUTTLE™ nut clusters, or copper kettle-cooked caramel sauce into your ice cream.
Here at Kilwins, quality is our trademark. We’re dedicated to crafting five-star desserts with excellent customer service to match. Our friendly staff in our Washington Half Street ice cream store are happy to help you explore flavors and combinations from our selection or pick a new favorite from our menu. We make sure each visit to our store is memorable—with the same warmth that’s otherwise only found at home.
Our ice cream is faithfully made from our 1985 recipe to maintain the same delicious flavor and thick, creamy consistency over the years. Made from fresh, locally-sourced dairy, our Kosher-certified ice cream is stored in custom containers to preserve the quality and texture.
Each batch is made fresh every day and delivered to our store in temperature-controlled vans to keep our ice cream at an ideal temperature. Drop by our Washington Half Street ice cream store to relive fond memories and simpler times. Dig into our incredible ice cream today.
Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. We’re the best ice cream parlor for many good reasons. Our ice cream is famous for its rich flavor and smooth texture, achieved by using only the finest ingredients and time-honored techniques. Be creative and enjoy ice cream just the way you like: Create any combination from our selection for an exciting, unique dessert that’s truly yours.
Aside from our mouthwatering ice cream and colorful custom options, people love Kilwins for our friendly atmosphere and Mid-Century coziness. Each visit to our store is a step back in time, reminding you of simple times and true hospitality.
Kilwins is famous for our exquisite chocolate treats, especially our Heritage chocolate, which comes in three classic types—milk, dark, and white chocolate. Treat yourself to a slice of our Mackinac Island Fudge, a heavenly sampling of a Midwest specialty right in the comfort of our stores.
Our cookies, pretzels, and fruits dipped in our prized chocolate are a must-have on your shopping list as well. Take home an assortment of chocolates and caramels to dig into on the drive home or while watching your favorite show. Make every day a Kilwins day!
Of course! Sprinkle some Kilwins magic to your celebrations. Our desserts and sweets are an amazing addition to your parties and events. Delight your guests with our exciting custom assortments, party favors, and gift boxes. Get in touch with our Washington Half Street chocolate store to talk about what you have in mind.
Our best-sellers include our signature Mackinac Island Fudge, our salty sweet TUTTLE™ nut clusters, and generous servings of caramel apples. Our Washington, D.C. neighbors also love the chocolate-dipped cookies, pretzels, marshmallows, and fruits we have at Kilwins.
Of course! We have themed chocolate assortments, gift baskets, and bundles for celebrations all year, and exclusive, limited-edition ice cream flavors. Come visit Kilwins Washington Half Street to find our newest creations before we run out.
Yes! Treat your loved ones to premium, handcrafted sweets with a Kilwins gift card. Our gift cards are a sweet way to show you care, whether as a gift, as a party favor, or to make someone smile. We have gift cards for every occasion, available and redeemable in all Kilwins stores.
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