Wilton Candy Kitchen

This place is a priceless historical artifact. An old fashioned soda fountain and museum. Ice cream treats are delicious. The rest of the food is unspectacular but perfectly acceptable. The single unisex bathroom is spectacularly tiny, but that's all just part of the charm. Pretty spectacular patriotic mural on the side of the building.

Literal blast from the actual past and my past. When my son decided he wanted a root beer float for his 21st birthday, I remembered the candy kitchen from when I was an intern with the Wilton Police Department. Store and town are just how I remember it 28 years ago. Enjoyable time and trip. Old fashioned made sodas. Totally worth the drive.

Rich in nostalgia and history. Old fashioned ice cream counter with delicious ice cream and grilled sandwiches.
Bonus: small museum attached to the back with area memorabilia for free will donation.

This is one of the most special places to me. I hadn’t been here in nine or ten years. I finally got to come back and it was just as good as it used to be. So many memories of coming here in the summers with my grandparents. So glad that in a crazy world, there are still some good things that never change. The ice cream is perfect as always. The strawberry ice cream soda is tasteful and refreshing without feeling too rich. Many other great flavors. So glad that this place full of childhood memories for me is still alive, and that people can still experience just how special Wilton Candy Kitchen is. ❤ The people who work here are very sweet. This is worth stopping in Wilton not only for great ice cream, but also for a great experience.

What a trip through history with some very delicious ice cream. If you’re in the area , its definitely worth a stop . The staff is friendly , prices very reasonable. They have all the old soda shop favorites . The cherry nut ice cream was delicious. Omg. Can’t wait to go back .

Staff was super friendly and the shake was good. The ice cream and old school candy are all reasonably priced. The museum in back takes you back in time.

Famous and fun. Such surprises and a budding museum, too. The owner was there and a willing wealth of information. Stop for all manner of ice cream treats and old time candy. Having a fun time is a given. The owner is of a seven generation Wilton family.

I lived in in Wilton for about a year growing up and this is the only thing I remember from living there! I’ve always been obsessed with this place and their ice cream! I knew the original owners and am happy that it has been passed down in good hands! I love this place so much that I asked the owner if I could do a photoshoot there because it’s so vintage and unique! (I’m a photographer- @jaydeloralphotography) The owner had no problem with it and even made us a sundae for the photos! Always 100/10 recommend!

Mid-Western Iconic Historical candy, pop and ice cream shop!
Make time for an extra stop in Wilton at the Candy Kitchen...
There's no friendlier, harder working folk anywhere in the country!

Absolutely must stop! Don't even think, just go here, step back in time and enjoy the best sweet treat you could ask for. Great atmosphere, treats, history, ownership.
Don't pass this one up as you cruise along I-80 bored at 70mph, take the exit and you won't regret it!!!

A slice of Americana! A gem! Small town Iowa at its best. An original historic soda fountain using family recipes passed down for generations. Sit at a table or at the counter for even better experience.

Super cool place with lovely people and yummy food and sodas!

This place is amazing. Super friendly service- very great!

The atmosphere is perfectly retro candy shoppe. The menu is filled with nothing but amazing sounding items. Ice cream and shoda shop sodas of all kinds.

I tried a Cherry Shake- old style mix of rich milk and ice cream! They are all mixed like they used to be- not a sludge of ice cream barely cut with milk. It is a subtle cherry flavored, melted ice cream consistency (perfect) shake.

Will. Come. Again.

Stopped in on the way back from Iowa City. Read about it but never stopped. Nice and nostalgic. Reminds me of my youth. Got a countertop with stools. And a small museum in the back.

Soda jockey was awesome. Very fun to talk to. Great story telling. It was a little disappointed that the cream is not made there anymore, but it's still made in Iowa.

My mom came to Iowa to visit me and I knew this had to be on my list of places to take her!
We were given a nice little tour of the old history in the back of the store and then enjoyed some delicious milkshakes!! I highly recommend stopping in for a sweet treat whether you're passing through or live near by!
A true treat to be there!!

Great old time Ice cream place. New owners trying to keep traditions alive. Nice museum in the back of the store with the history of the shop (over 150 years at this location)

What I imagine life was like for my grandparents. Such a neat little place, really good ice cream and sodas, and what a friendly owner. Made me and my husband feel right at home!

Absolutely wonderful!! Owner was so awesome told us alot about the history of the store and town. Definitely recommend going there. The service was also fantastic!!

Great place for a trip back in history, wonderful ice cream treats, and candy. Really a must see , if you’re in the area.