Kilwin's Chocolates Opens on SW College Road — Here's What to Expect

Kilwin's Ocala officially opened its doors on February 13, 2026, bringing the nationally beloved handcrafted chocolate and confections brand to Marion County for the first time. The new location at 4414 SW College Road, Suite 420, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, giving Ocala residents their first look at what will quickly become the go-to destination for handcrafted sweets on the SW College Road corridor.

What Is Kilwin's?

Kilwin's is an American confectionery franchise founded in 1947 in Petoskey, Michigan by Don and Katy Kilwin. Over nearly eight decades, the brand has built a devoted national following on the strength of one core commitment: handcrafted quality made fresh in-store. Every Kilwin's location operates according to the same founding philosophy — chocolates tempered and dipped by hand, fudge made fresh daily on-site, and ice cream produced from Kilwin's original proprietary recipe developed generations ago.

The result is a confection experience that feels genuinely different from anything available at chain dessert shops or grocery store candy aisles. When you walk into a Kilwin's, the smell of fresh-made fudge tells you immediately that something different is happening here.

What Ocala Shoppers Can Expect

The Ocala location carries the full Kilwin's lineup:

• Chocolates: Signature chocolates in dozens of varieties, made with carefully sourced ingredients


• Fudge: Made fresh on-site daily in traditional and specialty flavors — the aroma is unmistakable


• Ice Cream: Kilwin's Original Recipe Ice Cream in hand-made waffle cones, dishes, and sundaes


• Caramel Apples: Hand-dipped in chocolate and dressed with toppings


• Toffees & Brittles: Classic confections made with the same handcrafted care as everything else


• Truffles: Rich, handcrafted chocolate truffles in multiple flavors


• Gift Boxes & Assortments: Packaged chocolates and confections for any occasion

A Perfect Fit for SW College Road

The SW College Road location puts Kilwin's in the heart of one of Ocala's busiest retail corridors, convenient for residents across SW Ocala, the SR 200 area, and surrounding Marion County communities. It's a natural addition to the area's shopping and dining mix — the kind of destination that turns a routine errand run into something worth lingering over.

Kilwin's is ideal for families with kids, couples looking for a dessert stop, and anyone shopping for a gift that feels genuinely special. Visit Kilwin's Ocala on Only In Ocala for location details, hours, and contact information. For more things to do in Ocala, see our complete guide to things to do in Ocala.