Wow! Kilwins is an absolute must-stop on Bay Street in Beaufort--you truly can't miss it. This place is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. They have everything from fudge and chocolates to ice cream and milkshakes. The shop is spotless, and the staff is extremely friendly. A huge bonus for me was that they also have a public restroom, which is always appreciated when you're walking around downtown. Yes, it's not cheap, but it's 100% worth it. Everything is delicious and clearly high quality. My husband ordered a milkshake--it was pricey at around $10, but he said it was amazingly good. Totally worth the splurge. Don't skip Kilwins if you're in Beaufort! read more

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Yummy nothing better than ice cream on a hot day Chocolate Chip is a staple option and portions are large read more

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After finishing a long walking tour of Beaufort on a very early November afternoon, we needed to cool off. We walked on down to local favorite Kilwins and ordered two fudge coated ice cream cones filled with toasted coconut and chocolate toasted coconut ice cream. They did not disappoint...they were generously portioned, deliciously rich and tasty!!! Our server was very friendly and helpful. As a bonus, they offer a clean and spacious public restroom for customers. read more

Absolutely wonderful ice cream. My children and income here for a treat. The flavors were delicious, the ice cream was soft and had the perfect texture. The service was fantastic and couldn't ask for better and attentive service. The shop was clean and inviting. read more

Very average ice cream and candy that comes with higher prices. A tourist trap that can be found in almost any busy town in the US. Ok at best! read more

Best dessert spot around. The fudge and ice cream is delicious. Great service and decor

This sweet shop was as if a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, See's Candy, and Thrifty's had a baby on the streets of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. If you aren't from California, you most likely won't get that reference, but it's spot on. I used to work at a RMCF, so I can appreciate a handmade treat from miles away and the shelves of this cute shop are filled with them. House made caramel, fudge, candied apples, and hand-dipped chocolate delights line every surface and are beautifully crafted. Outside of their confections, Kilwin's is staffed by sweet scoopers and welcoming copper pot stirrers. New Orleans Praline Pecan ice cream: magnificent alone. Made better in a waffle dish. Glorious whole praline surprises. read more

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Beaufort's Kilwin's is a smaller Kilwin's and didn't have the variety of selection as some of the other stores I have been in. But the service was friendly and I managed to find items to satisfy my sweet tooth. read more

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I had toasted coconut ice cream. It was delectable! My sister loved the peach ice cream with large peach chunks. Service was brusque to me

Service by Abigail wasn't great....but the ice cream was good. My kids and I arrived in the evening and greeted Abigail since she was by the door but completely ignored me and only starred at me. We went towards the ice cream side of the store. Abigail did not come to help us until another family walked in to get ice cream as well. I asked if she could add chocolate drizzle to my cup and said she can't unless it's a cone but I had gone in previously with the same request and had no issues. As soon as we were done paying not a single word or simply a thank you for coming. read more

First time here and it was good! From candy to ice cream and milkshakes. We got the peach ice cream and the chocolate milkshake and some chocolate. They were all delicious! The chocolate they used for the Milkshake was rich and my family enjoyed the peach flavored ice cream! They have benches in front or you can enjoy the dessert walking in the back towards the beautiful walkway. read more

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The caramel. That is all. Simply amazing. The chocolate is smooth and delicious. Caramel apples are fresh every day. Best late night sweet shop stop! Had great gift options to bring home too. Great pricing on top of it. read more

Great ice cream and gelato. Candies look exceptional too, although we did not buy any. The Rum Raisin icecream was Ctr easy & delicious.. read more

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I frequently dream about that toasted coconut ice cream, so on our second trip to Beaufort I HAD to get it multiple times. The smell in there is absolutely heavenly from the making of the waffle cones. The workers all act like they don't really care if you live or die, but frankly I don't give a crap about that since the interactions last approximately two seconds. The fudge we got on our last trip to Kilwin's was horrid! The chocolate fudge was as hard as a rock like it had been sitting in the case for days, and the peanut butter fudge was just a yucky gummy goo. My mother says no fudge purchased and not homemade is ever good, and I stand by that. So really that's on me for buying it and not making it at home after our trip (which I did do for the first time ever and mine was way better lol um anyway... lmk if you need tips Kilwin's)... I will still give four stars because the ice cream is that damn good. read more

I love this place. I believe it's family owned. They are all very kind and helpful. The coconut ice cream is to die for! If you ever go here you have to try it. Also in the winter they make hot chocolate and it's so good. They also make chocolate covered strawberries but you have to call in advance for those. I love this place. read more

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If one star was an option, it's exactly what they would receive. One of their workers Abigail, chose to skip us in line to attend to a friend or family member and serve them first over a customer. I don't know how a family/friend would come before a customer but it was unprofessional and ridiculous. read more

Kilwins Chocolates And Ice Cream on Bay Street in Beaufort is an excellent place to go for all things desserts. I like the smells and the atmosphere here as soon as you walk in as it is overwhelming and fantastic. I like that you can see everything being made and can try samples before making a purchase. This is a happy place to visit for a sweet treat. read more

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Consistently polite, clean and delicious! I've never gotten anything that didn't taste freshly made. Lots young employees with kind and helpful smiles. read more

Some of the BEST young people serving there. A lot of choices and the menu is huge. Be careful not to over indulge and eat too many sweets here! I hope the owner reads this review because his/her employees are fantastic! Well deserving of your dessert time! One of my highlights! read more

Amazing customer service and delicious ice cream . A bit pricey. For two of the small bowls it came to around $10 including military discount . My son loves the Superman and I love the strawberry chunk . During Christmas they are a bit crowded but truly a place to stop during the holidays or a cute date night out . read more

High Prices - Better Quality 'Ello Chaps! Kilwin's is a speciality chocolate and ice cream shop with roots in northern Michigan. This specific location in downtown Beaufort opened at the beginning of December 2018, joining a growing list of other locations throughout the Lowcountry and U.S. The company's headquarters remains in Petoskey, Michigan, although many locations are locally owned franchises. The speciality ice cream and chocolates are all oh so good. Try them all! TIP: ask for a sample of fudge. They're delicious. Mackinac Island recipe fudge is their speciality. TIP: Fudge is not your typical chocolate like candy. You can't eat it the same way, so don't eat a whole slab of fudge in one sitting. Many Kilwin's stores create some of their chocolate products in store. You can watch the action making for yourself. Want to know what's made in store and what's trucked in? Look on the back of the packaged items. If it lists a Kilwin's Petoskey address, then it was produced at the company's main facility in Michigan and shipped in; if it's the local store's address, then it was produced in house. Kilwin's has a great handle on quality of product. I've been to 30+ stores and most of the products of equal quality no matter where you are. This is one reason why the price is higher than many candy stores. But, you get what you pay for. Sometimes the offers are hit or miss. Some of my favorites like the peanut cluster is not offered in every store, nor are the famous chocolate covered northern Michigan cherries. Stable offers could be of help to the stores. Also I think each store should be allowed to offer one unique sweet-based item to set it apart from somewhere else. Maybe it's a pecan based sweet treat in South Carolina, a Chocolate shaped space shuttle in Central Florida, and chocolate covered orange in South Florida. Overall: I give Kilwin's FIVE Cheers out of Five. They have a fantastic product, although more expensive, makes up for the cost with quality. Service is more often than not top notch. read more

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Very friendly service! If you are a fan of apple pie....you MUST get the apple pie ice cream! It's to die for

Please ask for a sample of fudge before you purchase. We made the mistake of assuming it was good and bought $40 worth. Got back to our room and it was all terrible. No flavor just SO SWEET! The chocolate was not a flavor I could say was chocolate. Peanut butter had no peanut butter flavor. Combo peanut butter chocolate no flavor. If you want fudge or any sweets with flavor go to the Chocolate Tree around the corner and down the street! Nothing against Kilwins. Just a total waste of money!! read more

I was in Beaufort last week to visit my grandkids. I had found Kilwin's on Yelp prior to my trip. I'm so glad the kids and I went to check it out! This place is a must! Hands down the best ice cream and waffle cone I've ever had. And the chocolates were drool worthy. It was so hard to choose but the kids got the chocolate covered marshmallows and they were out of this world. We got a turtle Carmel apple for my daughter in law and she said it was amazing! The staff is beyond friendly and so helpful. I can't wait to come back in November so we can come again. read more

Holy moly this place has your sweet tooth covered! We stumbled upon this while looking for our dinner spot, and thank the heavens they were still open when we were done. They had cases of sweets, packaged goodies as gifts, ice cream, fudge, and I'm sure I was too excited to see everything they had to offer. What a little gem, and the workers were super friendly. I swore off sweets moments before I saw this place and took it back lol! read more

If you want to find the world's most expensive dessert shop look no further. If you prefer to pay $8 for two scoops of ice cream or $10 for a little bag of chocolate covered peanuts be my guest. read more

Two days in a row and I'm sure we will make it 3! Everything we have tried was amazing! Toffee bars are great! Their fresh orange and lemonade are perfect for a warm day. Pralines melt in your mouth! Cute but fancy options for the kids:) Caramel Apples! Turtles! There is Ice cream too but didn't get to that yet. Service is friendly and patient:) read more

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An excellent assortment of sweet confections and wonderful service overall. My wife and I stopped by for Mother's Day and they were handing out free chocolate covered strawberries. According to the owner, so many of their products are made in-store using Kilwin's proprietary recipes. Their fudge is particularly good, as is their toasted coconut ice cream. Give it a try! read more

A wide selection of ice cream and amazing flavors. The toasted coconut flavor ice cream was perfect. Pecan praline ice cream had pecans mixed in every scoop. Also, the chocolates were all delicious. And as if we didnt have enough sweets already, we bought a bag of popcorn to go as well. Traveling diet. read more

If you are looking for the best pralines ever, buy them here. They are so good, we now order them by mail. Chocked full of pecans, these treats are not so sugary but melt in your mouth. You will become addicted to this tastebud delight read more

Creamy, delicious ice cream. Took our cups and enjoyed them on the swings down by the water. A must do for anyone visiting Beaufort.

The fudge is fabulous. It is a family, old fashion style candy store where the items are hand made and wonderful. Worth a stop in. Try the Carmel chocolate covered pretzels with sea salt - read more

Not only did I walk in at 9:34 but i was the only person in the store. And I was not served for 5 minutes but the staff high schoolers was very rude to me, then when I was served my ice-cream I walked over to the counter and not checked out for another 5 minutes. Over all rude and unprofessional would not recommend. read more

So my mom and I went a couple of months ago and I just have to say I am disappointed, I've heard such good things but the truth is, the ice cream is good but the service was not. We went in and mind you covid is now a thing I got a cup and my mom got a cone. Well while they were making my mom's ice cream we noticed they did not wear gloved for any part of it. Disgusting and unsanitary. read more

It's a nationwide chain and does not have a lowcountry feel. Yo-Yo's and Southern Sweets are much better places to go if you are looking for a refreshing treat. Overall, I am not a fan of Kilwins. read more

Grew up on Superman ice cream and blue moon. Always loved this place. Pricy but I enjoy it.