A sweet new shop is coming to Austin: Kilwins, a Michigan-based chain famous for its chocolates and sweet treats, will open a location at 3500 E Parmer Ln. near Austin’s northeast tech corridor, at a new mixed-use center called the East Village.
According to a spokesperson, construction has just begun and the shop will open by late 2025 or early 2026.
Kilwins was founded in 1947 in Petoskey, Michigan by Don and Katy Kilwin, and is known for its boxed chocolates, fudge, and ice cream. Nostalgia and adherence to original recipes is part of their culture: They still make their assorted chocolates by hand using the same recipes developed by Don Kilwin decades ago…