Kilwins – Cary

Kilwins in Cary is a chocolate and ice cream shop on Boulderstone Way. The counters hold handcrafted chocolates, creamy fudge, and rich ice cream, and locals tend to leave with more than they came in for.

Truffles, Katy Ann Creams, TUTTLE Nut Caramels, and sea-salt caramels are among the chocolates, each made with the company’s own techniques. The ice cream is super-premium and Kosher certified, with fudge, caramel, nuts, and chocolate folded through it. A visit is meant to feel like nostalgia, and it mostly does.

What to know

• Kilwins has been molding and enrobing chocolate since 1965.
• Its chocolate is Fair Trade Certified and made in the United States.
• In-store craftsmanship is paired with blends developed on advanced milling equipment.
• The store can put together orders for events if you contact it directly.
• More than 185 Kilwins locations now operate nationwide.