Wilton Candy Kitchen - Wilton, IA

The Wilton Candy Kitchen might be the oldest soda fountain in the nation, dating back to the mid-19th century. You come here for real Cherry cokes, pink ladies, floats and sundaes of all kinds.

91% Approval Rating (12 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

fudge sundae ($4.00)

green river ($2.00)

black cow ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"A quick hop off Interstate 80 in eastern Iowa, the Wilton Candy Kitchen just may be the oldest soda fountain in the nation. The building in which it's located was built in 1856, and fiz-biz historians trace a candy shop on this spot as far back as the 1860s! Today’s ..." [Read More].

JennGoodman

March 21, 2007

"I had to add my thoughts on the Wilton Candy Kitchen! As a child growing up with The Candy Kitchen, I have many many fond memories of George. My father owned Ron's Pastries across the street when I was young, and every day after school my sister and I would stop in ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

6/25/2000 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

310 Cedar St., Wilton, IA
563-732-2278

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"It would be a shame to visit Wilton and not take advantage of George's expert mixology skills. On the left is a red river, with both cherry and strawberry syrup and on the right is a cinnamon coke."
buffetbuster

"Made with George's homemade ice cream, the butterscotch sundae is perfect in its simplicity."
buffetbuster

"Philip Roth recently took this photo of a sundae he enjoyed at the Wilton Candy Kitchen."
Michael Stern

"Spending time chatting with charming owner George Nopoulos is as much a part of the experience at Wilton Candy Kitchen as is eating the first-rate ice cream. "
buffetbuster

""George Nopoulos is still running it and slings a good banana split in between wise cracks." So wrote Philip Roth, who also took this photo of the Wilton Candy Kitchen boss."
Michael Stern

"Now well over 100 years old, the Wilton Candy Kitchen's old-fashioned booths are a great place to savor soda fountain history. (Philip Roth photo)"
Michael Stern

"These are the ice cream flavors available, all of which can be used in shakes and sundaes."
buffetbuster

"Genuine Americana: a small-town soda fountain where ice cream is king"
Michael Stern