Your Local Portsmouth Kilwins Store

We’re the best chocolate, fudge, and ice cream store in Portsmouth.

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Our Kilwins store in Portsmouth, NH, has a range of treats to brighten your day. From rich, high-quality ice cream to handcrafted chocolates and Mackinac Island Fudge, we know you’ll find something you’re looking for. Our ice cream flavors cover the sweet spectrum, from fruity to minty to chocolatey and beyond. With so many choices, you’ll find something perfect—whether you’re looking for a quick, cold treat or something to savor long after your cone is gone.

Our handcrafted chocolates range from creams and caramels to toffee and chocolate bars and so much more. Whether you’re looking to grab a classic Heritage Chocolate bar (in milk chocolate, white chocolate, or a variety of dark chocolates), pick up a box of assorted flavors, or indulge in some clusters and bark, Kilwins has something for every chocolate lover.

If you’re in the mood for something a bit more fudgy, we’ve also been expanding our fudge varieties at our Portsmouth chocolate store and adding new flavors for you to try. From classic chocolates to peanut butter and other sweet flavors, we offer a range of fudge that speaks to any sweet tooth who happens to stroll past our Portsmouth Kilwins on Congress Street.

We believe quality comes first. Ever since our founders, Don and Katy Kilwin, opened their first store in 1947, all those who are part of the Kilwins family continuously strive to make the highest quality products for you to buy and love. 

We’ve continued to grow and adapt our recipes and processes over the decades of chocolatiering, but some things haven’t changed—namely our dedication to using high-quality ingredients, original recipes, and a warm and friendly customer experience. To guarantee our customers have the same access to the best products we can offer, we carefully control all stages of the creation and delivery of our products. 

Our cooking equipment is a mix of cutting-edge options combined with more traditional equipment we’ve been using for decades. We take great pride in providing our customers with an exceptional experience, both in flavor and in atmosphere, and we are excited to share our passion with you on your next visit whether it’s in person in Portsmouth or online for a delivery or pickup.

We’re More Than Chocolate: Your Favorite Ice Cream Store in Portsmouth

After perfecting our chocolates, we expanded our menu to include ice cream as part of our core offerings in 1985. Like everything else we do, we only use high-quality ingredients to create our super-premium frozen treats. Don’t just take our word for it—come try it for yourself and let us know what you think!

Not only is our ice cream kosher-certified, but we also source only premium ingredients to ensure that it is as rich and creamy as possible. We take that premium base ice cream and mix it with delicious inclusions like chocolate fudge, buttery caramel, crunchy nuts, and more. Kilwins takes the utmost care in transporting our ice cream to each of our locations across the country.

Our ice cream is expertly frozen to ensure quality during shipment, and we ship it in our own temperature-controlled trucks to maintain optimum quality throughout every step of the process. Since we first started using our original recipe, we’ve added more flavors to our Portsmouth parlor to cater to palates across the flavor spectrum. 

Some of our flavors stay consistent throughout the year, but we also have a selection of limited-edition flavors to really get you in the mood for the season. Stop by our Portsmouth ice cream store to see if your favorite is back or if there’s something new for you to fall in love with. 

Flavors at our Portsmouth ice cream store

We take pride in providing Portsmouth, NH, with some of the best ice cream you can find anywhere. If you’re looking for a frozen treat that is dairy-free, try one of our Sorbettos (our take on a sorbet). We want to make sure that everyone has the chance to enjoy something delicious.

We make fresh, handcrafted Waffle Cones in-store and offer our signature hot fudge and hot caramel toppings, letting you make the perfect combination. Packed full of flavor and sweetness, our ice cream and other frozen desserts are sure to brighten your day. 

Kilwins: From Michigan to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Since we first opened our doors in 1947, Kilwins has worked hard to earn a reputation as providing some of the best chocolates, fudge, and ice cream you can find anywhere in America. We pride ourselves on creating a nostalgic Americana setting in our stores. We can’t wait for you to have the chance to experience it for yourself. 

We started our very first store with a simple premise: use the best ingredients to provide our customers with the best products possible. Those ingredients go beyond what physically goes into our sweet confections—they include the people working meticulously to create them. 

From our founders, Don and Katy Kilwin, to our newest hire, we are committed to continuing this decades-long tradition of creating a warm and friendly customer experience. We want you to have a wonderful experience from the moment you step through our doors to the very last bite of your chosen treat. 

Our values are simple: treat others as you want to be treated, do your best, and have fun! 

The Kilwins Experience in Portsmouth

Just like at every one of our locations, we want you to feel like our Kilwins in Portsmouth, NH, is a place where you can feel the joy with every cup, cone, and boxed assortment. 

As you experience the sweetness we have on our shelves and behind our counters, there’s no mistaking the mood—that’s Kilwins!

Like Kilwins, Portsmouth has a long and interesting history. It was New Hampshire’s oldest settlement and first capital. Like we appreciate the state’s history, we also appreciate the old-fashioned methods of Kilwins production. 

As we’ve continued to grow and modernize, our charm and quality come from what we haven’t changed. We use some of the same equipment that our founders used to make their very first chocolates in the 1940s, and you can taste why that consistency is so important to us with every bite. 

As we continue to explore processes and upgrades that shape and improve our offerings, we guarantee that our love and commitment to making smile-worthy treats remains core to every part of our business. 

Whether you’re looking for a scoop (or three) of ice cream to cool you down on a hot summer day or a box of chocolates to share with people you love—or yourself—think of Kilwins first. With the highest quality products you can find and a warm atmosphere, you’re always welcome. Stop by our Portsmouth location and find out for yourself what’s kept us going and growing for decades!