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Kilwin's Ice Cream & Candy

16 Market Street, between Front and 2nd, Wilmington, NC 28401
910 772 1298
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Ranked #4 of 277 restaurants in Wilmington
Cuisines: Dessert
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Dessert
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Clifton Park, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The Salted Caramel Ice Cream was a favorite as well as the Wilmington Pie. The server was kind enough to explain her favorite to us and advise us that 1 scoop is a very "healthy" scoop. She even split 1 scoop in to two flavors! While others said it was pricey, we didn't feel so. It was A LOT of... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Went here after a tour and had some of the best pistachio ice cream. Two day late, I had Superman ice cram, which I hadn't had in about ten years.

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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Lots of regular flavors but go for the house made choices. The salted caramel in a waffle cone is the tastiest thing I've had in a long time. Pricey but worth it! Downtown Wilmington is worth the trip from the beach.

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Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
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68 reviews 68 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Based on the reviews in TripAdvisor, this was our first stop when we got to downtown Wilmington. I went here with great expectations and came away disappointed. My wife and I shared a dish of ice cream called Wilmington Mud. This ice cream is a blend of chocolate, vanilla and carmel. The serving portion was generous when compared to the... More

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Thomasville, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

While in Wilmington we always stop at Kilwins for ice cream and fudge to take home. This visit was no exception. The ice cream is fresh and the waffle cones are delicious. They were not too busy and service was great. See ya next time!

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See 5 more reviews by GSMOM353 for Wilmington
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17 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

If you like chocolate and other goodies Kilwin's is a must visit. Stroll downtown Wilmington and enjoy a tasty treat as you take in the sights, or visit them after your stroll. You will not be disappointed!!

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See 7 more reviews by brsawyer for Wilmington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

my family stopped in at this store for some ice cream and my 4 year old had to use the restroom and even though they had a restroom they would not allow her to use it. in my mind a customer customer is a customer. I will no longer be stopping by to purchase their 8-dollar ice cream cones.

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New Bern, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The aroma always gets me. It beckons as you walk by...even if you had no thought of ice cream and waffle cones. I may have just finished a huge dinner and still can not resist! Everything is good...ice cream, waffle cones, candy, fudge, waffle cones...especially the waffle cones (filled with ice cream, of course). They have a wonderful variety of... More

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See 4 more reviews by CityGirl4450 for Wilmington
Sydney NSW Australia
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120 reviews 120 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

This ice cream is so good. You can sample flavours of ice cream and fudge before you buy. I had the New Orleans Praline Pecan and the Toasted Coconut. Both were on their top ten flavour list. It was definitely some of the best, if not the best ice cream I have ever had, and I consider myself a bit... More

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Pinehurst, North Carolina
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53 reviews 53 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

You will enjoy the best ice cream you have ever had from waffle cones made on premises right before your eyes.

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