Children of all ages living in Petoskey homes can find themselves in a sugary, sweet wonderland at Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen. In Emmet County this is the place known for the best fudge. Watch as chocolate masters use old fashion paddles to mix and cut melted milk, dark and white chocolate fudge. The delicious aroma will draw customers in the doors and ensure they won’t return to their Petoskey homes without a tasty package or two. Here candy is also made fresh and in front of admiring eyes. Guests watch taffy as it is turned, pulled, stretched, and spread out. Flavors are added while the candy cools creating peppermint, peanut butter, blueberry and banana treats. Dipping is also delightful and juicy apples, salty pretzels, marshmallows and more are dunked in caramel and chocolate.
In the mood for a frozen treat? Everybody’s happy with an “original recipe” ice cream cone. With high quality ingredients including cream responsibly sourced from family farms, the taste factor is known to be off the charts. Traditionalists will find satisfaction from the three classics- Strawberry Chunk, Old Fashioned Vanilla and Chocolate. Those wanting adventure might enjoy Traverse City Cherry, New Orleans Praline Pecan or Georgia Peach. Be on the lookout for limited edition flavors such as Mexican Chocolate with Cinnamon and Pumpkin pie. Try them before they are gone.
Tours are offered weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the half hour. Candy lovers cannot deny this Petoskey property chocolate factory satisfies every time. Stop into Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen each time a craving sneaks up on you!
