Lina D.
Yelp
Kilwins is a nice and upscale, albeit expensive, addition to the Hyde Park food scene.
I lived around the corner from Kilwins for several months, but didn't stop by until I was lured in one day by a man in a moose costume...
The inside was very cute. It was definitely modern, but styled with some vintage, "old time candy store" flair. The store smelled like fresh chocolate, and they had some candy samples out, which were pretty tasty.
But since it was a hot day, I was in the mood for ice cream.
My friends and I spent a long time trying to figure out the flavor of ice cream that we wanted. But the staff was very patient with us and happily made recommendations and gave us samples. When i saw the Superman flavor, I instantly felt so nostalgic for my childhood favorite flavor. Right now, I generally like flavors like peanut butter, pistachio, or strawberry, and certainly nothing too "colorful." But I made an exception that day. And to take reliving my childhood all the way, I got a milkshake. That's right, a Superman milkshake. It turned a really bright, unnatural shade of blue, but I had no shame that day. It was delicious!
But besides the fact that it is a lot of sugar to have at once, and it is a flavor I don't normally choose, this is a treat that I will only have once in a while because it was very expensive. My small milkshake was over $7. I honestly cannot remember how much my friends' single scoop ice cream cones costed, but I do remember them being dissatisfied about the price to portion ratio. This is not ideal for a part of town that is filled with budget conscious university students.
Kilwins is a great dessert option in Hyde Park, but I will save it for special occasions because of the high prices!