wilton candy kitchen

I was four years old, the first time I went here. I recently took my children there, so they could have the same experience. Same owners, LOVE THEM, and same great service. They love every single one of their customers, no matter where they are from!

A highlight of our east-bound trip. We weren't sure they would be open, because the owners are 93 and 83, respectively, so might want to take a day off. But when we pulled up at 11 a.m., they were just opening. Very charming, and delicious ice cream!

The Wilton Candy Kitchen in Wilton, IA is the oldest candy store/soda fountain in the world. I suspect not much has changed in this soda shop in the last 50 yrs. Fixtures are vintage and walls are covered with memories of the past. Ice cream and sauces are homemade and delicious in an old fashioned way. But the real stars are the owners, George and Thelma, who served us ice cream, "to go" when we arrived before the shop was open on a Sunday afternoon. George and Thelma have been married 63+ years and have worked in the shop years longer. They both still come in to work 7 days a week. George makes the ice cream and Thelma scoops it up as if the customers were family. A short drive off I-80, I highly recommended stepping off the beaten path to visit the Wilton Candy Kitchen!

Usually they are open, not always. George tried to retire, but didn't like the retirement life. Stop in there for lunch. Old fashion grilled cheese sandwich, followed by a chocolate ice cream cone!

Genuine soda shop on the Square where they still make everything the old-fashioned way.