Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
Known For
- •Sea-salt dark chocolate caramel apple
- •Pecan brittle
- •Hand-crafted fudge slabs
- •Original recipe ice cream (various flavors)
Insider Tips
Best Time
Evenings and late-night Old Town strolls; the shop stays open late and is perfect for post-dinner treats
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Ask the staff for recommendations; they often suggest less-sweet options and assemble attractive gift boxes for take-home
Kilwins has been Fort Collins’ sweet destination since 1996. We hand craft fudge, caramel corn, nut brittles, caramel apples, and fine chocolates from the best ingredients. Come in and try some of our delicious sweets, you will find something to suit every taste. We also scoop up 32 flavors of premium ice cream, made from Kilwins’ original recipes. Our Sea Salt Caramel, Toasted Coconut, and Fort Collins Mud ice creams are local favorites! High-quality products, in-store craftsmanship, and friendly team members create a fun atmosphere that you will love.
Editorial Review
Tucked on South College in Old Town Fort Collins, Kilwins is that small-town sugar refuge everyone drops into after a long day. The open kitchen lets you watch fudge slabs and caramels being cut while the counter fills with scoops of the original recipe ice cream—flavors rotate, but the craftsmanship is steady. Locals treat it like a reliable pick-me-up and a place to buy conspicuous gift boxes; tourists wander in for the theatrical caramel apples and the nostalgia of hand-dipped chocolates. Service leans warm and personal—staffers steer you away from overly sweet choices and into surprising favorites. It’s not haute cuisine but it matters: this is a community anchor that trades in comfort, ritual, and small celebrations. Pop in for a late-night scoop after a show, pick up a slab of fudge for a road trip, and watch everyone around you take a beat to enjoy something unapologetically sweet.
Price Level
$$
Website
www.kilwins.comContact
+1 970-221-9444
Hours
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Frontier Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #302 of 550 Places to Eat in Fort Collins

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