Absolutely decedent ice cream. I only have Ice cream a few times a year and this was fantastic. Amazing selection in an old school shop that looked the part. Great service. Must try. read more

Stopped by for an evening dessert and it was creamy and delicious! A bit on the pricier side since it's in Old Town but worth it if you're visiting or just spending the day near the waterfront. The pistachio ice cream was so nutty and delicious! I'm a big fan of crunch and that ice cream was FILLED with pistachio nuts. If you love pistachio and crunchy fillings I highly recommend trying this flavor. I'll have to come back and try other flavors. My family and I really enjoyed stopping by! read more

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Always a 5* experience. On King St there are at least 5 choices for ice-cream. I've tried them all and Kilwin's is superior. Great service, fantastic options, and has a whole non-icecream section for others. Definitely walk the extra half block! read more

Who loves sweets? If you do, you're like me and Kilwins Ice Cream will be heaven for you! I love that I can come get any kind of treat my heart desires! Brownie Sundaes, yes! Milk Chocolate turtles, yes! Candy Apples, yes!!!! I'm a candy apple girl so if I'm in Alexandria I'm coming every time! Ambiance is causal. In and out, not a location where you can sit and enjoy. Highly recommended! Service is always stellar! read more

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The customer service is very warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere has a classic, old-fashioned charm that makes every visit feel special. Their ice cream is rich and flavorful, and the fudge options were absolutely amazing. Tons of sweet options to choose from. There's something for everyone. It's become a family favorite and a must-stop whenever we're nearby! read more

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This chocolate shop is super cute and smells delicious! I went in and got an assortment when we were in Alexandria. The service was fine, but a little slow. We waited a bit for help. The chocolates I got weren't that great. I got some chocolate covered cashew clusters, dark chocolate covered toffee, Milk chocolate covered toffee, a buckeye, and a chocolate covered peanut butter cookie. I tried a bite from each of them and I didn't care for any! It was disappointing! The only thing I didn't throw away was the chocolate covered peanut butter cookie. I wouldn't care to go back. read more

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They got me wanting more. When we got there, there were a few people ahead of us but I think they may have all been together so the guy that welcomed us in immediately waited on us. He started describing everything to us and letting us know what to stay away from because of allergies and after asking a few questions he made some suggestions. There might have only been one thing that I didn't try that he suggested. Partially because he suggested but mostly because I wanted it anyway. We came in for ice cream because the other ice cream place we were trying to go to was closed but it was meant to be. We finally make all of our chocolate choices which wasn't even what we were out for. We were out to get ice cream but because of the pleasant service and variety of good-looking snacks, we stocked up. We finally get to the ice cream and there were many choices. I sampled a few things but settled on a pint or something. I don't remember what I chose but I do remember that I chose 3 different flavors. The ice cream guy gave us some fun facts that were very interesting at the time and if I weren't trying to remember it right now, I'd be able to share but all I can think about is going back and getting some chocolate and ice cream but if I remember and remember to come back and share, I will. This should be your last stop every time you are on King Street. It has that perfect way to end the day vibe. And the sweets will not disappoint. read more

Only speaking on behalf of the fudge. But I was craving something sweet. I was happy they were open pretty late. But the fudge was hard as a rock and some in the case looked chalky. Me and my sister both paid over $12 each for old nasty fudge that ended up in the garbage. Please stop selling fudge if you don't plan to sell it in good quality. The girl who served and boxed it must of known it was hard as a rock. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars because I definitely would and it has nothing to do with the ice cream. I'm literally standing outside the store typing this so that I would not forget. My friend and I walked into the ice cream parlor and not one person spoke. There were a multiplicity of workers standing there and not one looked up or even opened their mouths. We noticed but decided to still look around to see what we were interesting in purchasing. Yet and still, no one offered to help, no one said anything. The moment another group of ladies who walked in, who were not African American, things quickly shifted. Eyes were perked up and mouths opened to acknowledge them immediately. We decided in that moment not to purchase a thing. I am appalled at this behavior and will never support this business again and yes, it is that serious. Be careful who you hire. read more

(3.5 stars) The bottom line: Kilwins is a classic vacation destination ice cream spot with a slightly fancy vibe and high prices. On my most recent visit, the staff were friendly, fast, and served up a hearty small portion of classic flavors. But, at almost $20 for two small non-waffle cones, the price was a bit high. I've not tried the fudge, but my offspring says it's very rich and tasty. The special chocolate treats, like chocolate covered marshmallows and caramel apples look fab, and so do the milkshakes. I'd give Kilwins one more go to try some of the latter. read more

Service was exceptionally friendly! A warm welcome when you walk in . The smell when you walk in is great. Ice cream and sorbet options. Plenty of chocolate sweets. I bought a few truffles and they packaged them quite nicely. read more

Never recommending this place as the customer service is completely abhorrent! My friend and I entered the Kilwin's ice cream shop on King Street in Alexandria, VA this past Saturday where I was excited to purchase a few treats and some ice cream. As we walk in, about five or six of the store associates were standing behind the register and very clearly saw us upon entering, so they knew that we were there. No one said hi or greeted us is any way, shape, or form. As we were walking through the store deciding on what to purchase, not one person spoke to us or even acknowledged our presence. I felt very uneasy and unwelcome and am not sure what we did to bring on those attitudes. I was especially disappointed when a few people walked in not long after us and were greeted warmly by the entire staff. It was then that my friend and I understood that neither our business nor our presence were welcome. It was very clear that they were willing to welcome in people that didn't look like us. Horrible experience but luckily Pops Old Fashioned saved the day with their delicious ice cream and fantastic customer service. read more

Kilwins for THE WIN! This place was definitely an impromptu visit. We were initially supposed to go to Dolci Gelati, but some things we saw kind of deterred us from our plans. However, those things gratefully led us right to Kilwins. Kilwins has alllllll the ice cream options with soooo many unique flavors. To name a few, chocolate peanut butter, pumpkin pie (seasonal), and apple pie (seasonal), plus more! They also have a ton of other sweet treats, such as chocolate covered apples, different fudge treats, chocolate covered rice krispies plus more. The staff was also very welcoming... On each visit. Lol we came back for seconds (to go) that night. I ended up committing to pumpkin pie and some other ice cream that was clearly forgotten due to my infatuation with the oh so divine pumkin pie ice cream. (I think I found my new favorite ice cream flavor that is unfortunately a seasonal optional.) I was such a fan that I advertised to my friends lol and then came back for a quart portion of the pumpkin pie ice cream to go. I most definitely will be back ;) read more

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Tasty ice cream and good service. I'm happy we were able to taste different ice cream flavors before picking our scoops. The waffle cone that I had tasted fresh and our ice cream was thoroughly enjoyed. It's nice that they have a variety of sweets to choose from. read more

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We made a trip specially to Kilwins because we've really enjoyed it in other locations like Annapolis and DC. We were shocked to see how high the prices have become and how small the portions became. I got an $8+tax and tip small cup. It didn't even reach the top of the paper cup, it was literally a few spoonfuls but the worker weighed it and decided that was the appropriate size. While it is yummy it was just kind of absurd and not a reasonable value any longer which is a shame. read more

I love Kilwin's for their hot chocolate, but this time we got ice cream. It was delish! So many good chocolate treats that can be great gifts for the holidays too. read more

Quality chocolates over many, many varieties to choose from. For my return visit, I picked several- fudge, cookies and chocolate covered marshmallow. Always worth the stop when in Alexandria VA. read more

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I was walking walking around the town and saw that there was quite a long line outside of Kilwins! This icecream shop which also had fudge and other delectable goodness stood out as the most popular icecream shop and boasted its unique and plentiful flavors. I got two scoops in a cone, and tried their superman flavor which they originated and has been around for a long time, and also got their blueberry waffle cone. I loooved the blueberry waffle cone flavor because it was such a perfect balance of sweetness, hint of blueberry, and the mini waffle bits inside was so tasteful. The superman flavor was okay though as the flavor was a bit lack luster. Overall, stop by Kilwins when you're walking down the brick roads of Alexandria as the icecream is homeade and the perfect cool treat on a hot summer day! read more

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If you're in the need for a sweet treat, just stepping in the door will cure a sugar need. The aroma is intoxicating. Knowing what I wanted, I went straight for the Cookies and Cream in a sugar cone. read more

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The ice cream was great. I'm a person who loves mint chocolate chip ice cream (I recently discovered many people think it tastes like toothpaste - WHAT?!?), and there's was really good. I was just walking around Old Town and stumbled upon the shop as I was headed to the water front. It was crowded so I took that as a sign that it must be good. And it was! Not to mention there are also lots of non ice cream dessert options as well! The missing star was for the lackluster Covid protocols. When waiting in line everyone was on top of each other. It was impossible to get space and by not using floor decals customers just did what they wanted. And even though gloves were being used, watching the staffs arms rub inside the ice cream tubs was a bit of a turn off. I get it. When it starts to run low one must dig deep. But having exposed arm and arm hair in the tubs doesn't seem hygienic. read more

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Outstanding! Good gourmet chocolate at decent prices. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Plenty of chocolate and treats to choose from. Cute store in a great location. My ice cream (coconut!) was delicious tasting but a little too soft. A little pricy, too - over &7 for a scoop of ice cream on a sugar cone. But, a great little place to treat yourself! Check them out. I plan on going back to try one of those delicious looking apples! Staff were very friendly and helpful, too! read more

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Wow! Where do I begin? The candied apples, the chocolate dipped cookies, the ice cream? What's not to like about this place. The service was friendly and helpful. The store is clean and has lots of sweet treats to select from. read more

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Delicious ice cream, good service, excellent location. A bit expensive but that's to be expected in historic Old Town, Alexandria.

We were enjoying a relaxing stroll through Old Town after dinner when we smelled that irresistible waft of freshly baked cones and melty melt ice cream. It's a quaint little place with a cute 1950's diner floor that fits in with its est. date of 1947. I think this technically passes as studying history rather than eating dessert.. so after following some sound Vulcan logic I've deduced that these calories don't count. There's no indoor seating so be prepared to grab n dash and enjoy your decadent temptations elsewhere. This sweet shop has a lot to offer with a display case full of truffles, caramel apples, and fudge. If instead you're in the mood for something frosty, they have floats, milkshakes, and malts. They have a whole wall covered with tasty treats to take home as gifts..or you could use my method and tell yourself you're buying them as gifts and just devour them on the plane ride home..just giving you options here. The husband and I each went for a scoop of ice cream. They had my absolute favorite pistachio and I enjoyed every sweet nutty bite. The husband had mint chocolate chip in a homemade waffle cone which he slurped and crunched until it was no more. If you find yourself in Old Town after dinner feeling sleepy and indolent, might I recommend a history lesson at Kilwins? You'll be happy you did. read more

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Service and packaging are phenomenal- the store is beautiful- all their locations are pristine and feel super inviting with the smells and displays. I think I'm just more of a Neuhaus or LA Burdick chocolates kinda gal... But I'll always stop in when in need of a quick fix - esp for ice cream / caramels / chocolate covered marshmallows- just not so much their truffles / bon bons:) read more

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So good! This place a lot of chocolates, desserts, fudge, etc. But I came for the ice cream. It may be on the pricier side for ice cream but around $6 for a huge single scoop on a cone was very filling for me. They had a ton of different flavours and there was such a variety too. I had the peppermint and it was delicious. I'll need to try some of the other desserts they have here when I'm back in Old Town. read more

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Standing on its own and not comparing to my favorite ice-cream spot it's really delicious. Definitely the best ice-cream out of the three down in Old-Town. The ice cream staff was friendly and let me try several flavors before I decided on Strawberry and Pistachio. read more

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Yum! A little spendy but the scoop was generous and delicious. Great stop on a hot day. read more

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Kilwins In Old Town Alexandria is a nice addition to the King Street vibe. There's a variety of different chocolates, caramel apples, candies, and ice cream! A chocolate lovers paradise and more. read more

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Great Ice Cream Shop located in the Trendy neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria. The New Orleans Praline Pecan was great choice. It had the right amount of salted Carmel and little pieces of pecan. I will be back to try the fudge! read more

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hot chocolate was sooooo goood it's what hot chocolate should be. I wanna come back all the time

This place is so inviting and wonderful. I have been here before and always wanted to get their fudge but opted for their caramel apples ( which they can slice for you if you don't wanna eat it on a stick ) but the fudge me and my friend had seen that was their seasonal flavor ( pumpkin) AMAZING ! I never tasted fudge that brought out so much flavor that represents the autumn season. It was melt in your mouth goodness. Will definitely come back and try more of what they have to offer read more

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I waited after a few visits before giving Kilwins a 4* review because I wanted to be sure they were consistent with quality and. I've enjoyed Kilwins in Alexandria, VA on King Street all summer long. I actually would have never stumbled upon Kilwins if it were not for needing to find an alternative ice cream shop due to the recent congestion on King Street by the waterfront because of increased outdoor dining accommodations resulting from pandemic indoor dining seating limits. I was impressed by the creaminess of their hand-dipped ice cream and their waffle cones are very good. You know how some waffle cones taste stale, are weak and crack easily under the pressure of assembling the ice cream (if you know, you know) and lack a certain level of sweetness? Not Kilwins. I was also impressed by the fact I've visited Kilwins multiple times this summer and not once did their ice cream taste freezer burned or have an icy taste which is common with some ice cream that is exposed to condensation, "sweating" and refreezing. I've been three times already this summer and every time I got waffle cones and they were very fresh. To-date I've tried the following hand-dipped ice cream: 1) New Orleans Praline Pecan 2) Georgia Peach 3) All-American Two Berry Pie 4) Strawberry Chunk 5) Blueberry Waffle Cone read more

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Strolling through old towne Alexandria and came upon this decadent shop. They offer so many chocolate and creamy options it's hard to choose just one thing! Upon entering, I was greated (or torn to make a decision) with a variety of candied apples to one side and a 23lb milk chocolate Santa to my left! They also have several selections of ice cream towards the back of the shop. You'll definitely leave with something if you decide to stop in. read more

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Kilwin's Alexandria [KA]. (3.25 stars). "I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon. After all I knew, it had to be something to do with you. I really don't mind what happens now and then. As long as you'll be my friend at the end. If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman? If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand? I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might. Kryptonite." - Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down "Blue Moon (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon). Now I'm no longer alone (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon). Without a dream in my heart (moon, moon, moon, Blue Moon). Without a love of my own." - Blue Moon by the Marcels BLUF: NOT the best ice cream in the world, but the fun colors and unique flavors put a smile on my face. I grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts for most of my formative childhood and then on Oahu and Kaua'i through adulthood. I had never heard or seen any ice cream like "Superman" or "Blue Moon" in my entire life. Blue is my absolute favorite color of all time!! Any time there is a blue food or drink, I just have to try it!! So when I walked by Kilwin's one day, I saw photos of their "Superman" ice cream and literally stopped in my tracks. Ice cream will always be my Kryptonite... "Superman". (3 stars). Blue, Yellow, and Red. Primary colors! I just kept thinking about what I learned in preschool... I was mesmerized by this "tornado" of colors. I couldn't believe my eyes?! It's very hard for me to find blue ice cream, but to find a vibrant sky blue version?? I was speechless. I asked the young man behind the counter what this flavor tasted like (since we can't sample ice cream during COVID-19) and he said "fruity". I asked him if he could elaborate and he said, "No". Great, I thought. Well, I guess I'll just have to try it then. That's when I saw the "Blue Moon" sitting a few tubs away... But let me first start with Superman. Since I didn't have much a descriptive narrative to go off of. I wasn't sure what I was expecting... While the ingredients and actual confirmation of flavors is a trade secret, I'll try my best to guess. When I took my first spoonful, the flavors that I could taste were cherry and lemon. Upon my second spoonful, I could discern a banana-vanilla hybrid of some sort. Or possibly a cotton candy or bubble gum flavor!!?? The only word that came to my mind at the time was "tropical"?? So I suppose the first response of "fruity" isn't far off. The ice cream doesn't have a high butterfat content so it melts quickly and is on the creamy but thinner side in terms of consistency. Kilwin's boast a butterfat content of 14%. I prefer mine closer to 18%, but nonetheless, a tasty and fun treat to eat! Especially with a freshly made waffle bowl. The melding of flavors actually works, but i just can't eat more than a scoop of it. It's a wee bit too fruity for me. All in all, definitely a fun flavor to photograph and sample. "Blue Moon". (3.5 stars). What captivated me from the start was the beautiful vibrant yet light blue intense color staring back at me. Our eyes met, and the rest was history. Or should I say "HERstory"!! My first scoop of Blue Moon wasn't as acute as the Superman flavor was. I don't mean that in a bad way, but I noticed that the Blue Moon had a similar flavor to Superman just minus the lemon and cherry flavors... I didn't think I would enjoy the banana-vanilla flavor, but it was oddly satisfying. I can't say i could eat this flavor in batches like I could with the cookie-monster or mint chocolate chip ice cream flavors, but I could eat 2 scoops in one sitting... What I found out when I was trying to figure out what flavors Superman and Blue Moon were supposed to be is that these flavors have been in existence since the 1920s in the Michigan area??!! Wait WHAT???? I felt robbed and cheated!! LMAO. Just kidding. I grew up in Massachusetts and then on Oahu and Kaua'i (Hawaii) and wouldn't trade my childhood for anything!!! However, I wouldve been a much happier, albeit sugar-hyped, kid if I had found these flavors all those years ago!!?? LOL, its OK. As they say, better late than never. A fun flavor to photograph and enjoy. ================== Service was curt and not welcoming in any fashion on my first visit. To be honest, while I wasn't expecting a red carpet, I was hoping that Kilwin's would train their employees to entice customers with the descriptions of their ice cream flavors. Not give one word responses with a bonus eye-roll. Subsequent visits have been far more warming and pleasant. The prices at KA are quite high. For example, my 2 scoop waffle bowl was $10.95... OTALX does have an 11% food tax so that doesn't help!! KA isn't the best ice cream I've had, but it is definitely a place that brings me back to my childhood and the nostalgic days of eating ice cream cones on the streets of Worcester MA... read more

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The dulce de leche ice cream was good, the toasted coconut ice cream was amazing! As I said, the dulce de leche ice cream was good, the toasted coconut ice cream was amazing! read more

Delightful ice cream treat- had the kilwins tracks and the cake batter ice cream (had real pieces of cake in it). Wanted to eat more- but held off for the time being read more

Do you ever walk in a business and say to yourself, "This is my happy place"? That happened for me recently when I visited Kilwins in Old Town Alexandria. I stopped by for a small scoop of ice cream but walked out with that, treats for my coworkers, and a smile on my face. Kordasia and all of the rest of the staff were super helpful, making good recommendations and inviting me to try different ice cream flavors before I picked the delicious rum raisin. I also bought a caramel apple to share at work (salted caramel with dark chocolate) and some dark chocolate Buckeyes and tuttles. Everyone who tried the treats loved them, and the packaging made it easy to refrigerate the apple overnight and get it to work without any damage. I am looking forward to visiting again soon and trying some of the other sweet treats. Thank you, Kilwins! read more

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Incredible quality and value! Large scoops and served with a friendly smile. Try the pralines and cream. They even brought out a pup cup for my dog. read more

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