Twin Kiss Carry Out in Baltimore: Old-School Soft Serve and Italian Ice in Fells Point
Twin Kiss is a walk-up ice cream counter on the corner of Broadway and Thames in Fells Point, operating since the 1950s, that sells soft serve, Italian ice, and frozen custard by the cone, cup, or pint, with no seating inside and minimal frills.
What Twin Kiss actually is
Twin Kiss occupies a narrow storefront that doubles as a neighborhood fixture and a tourist stop. It is not a sit-down parlor or a modern froyo chain; it is a carry-out window that has stayed largely unchanged in format and menu for decades. The business sits at street level on a corner where foot traffic from the neighborhood, the waterfront, and visiting bars feeds a steady stream of customers. The counter is visible from the sidewalk, and the ordering happens through a window or door.
Menu and pricing
Twin Kiss offers three main categories. Soft serve comes in vanilla or chocolate, or swirled together, starting at $4 for a small cone and rising to $6 for a large. Italian ice, available in rotating flavors, costs $4 for a small and $5.50 for a large. Frozen custard, which appears seasonally and rotates daily, runs $5 to $6.50 depending on size and whether mix-ins are added. Pints of soft serve or custard are available for home use at $8 to $10. Prices should be confirmed; costs in this subcategory shift year to year.
The Italian ice flavors change; lemon, cherry, and mango appear regularly, but the full roster depends on the season and the day. Custard mix-ins include standard options like candy and cookie pieces, but specifics vary by the week.
How Twin Kiss compares to other Baltimore options
The distinction between Twin Kiss and other Baltimore frozen-treat venues depends on what you are seeking. Charm City Frozen Custard, located on Light Street in Federal Hill, operates as a sit-down parlor with a full bar, seasonal custard, and a larger menu of toppings and mix-ins, and costs more per serving. The Avenue in Canton offers fast-casual frozen yogurt with self-serve toppings, appealing to customers who want control and a sweeter, lighter product. Taharka Bros., a Baltimore-based ice cream concept with multiple locations, focuses on local sourcing and rotating small-batch flavors and costs closer to $6 to $8 per serving for made-to-order scoops.
Choose Twin Kiss if you want quick, cheap, classic soft serve or Italian ice on a walk through Fells Point or if you prefer the texture and simplicity of custard over craft ice cream. Choose Charm City Frozen Custard if you want to sit down, customize heavily, and are willing to pay more. Choose Taharka Bros. if you want artisanal, locally sourced ice cream and are prepared to wait for hand-scooping.
Who it suits and who it does not
Twin Kiss works for people walking through the neighborhood, tourists in Fells Point, families looking for a fast, inexpensive treat, and anyone who prefers the light, airy texture of soft serve or Italian ice to dense ice cream. It does not suit anyone seeking indoor seating, a long menu of specialty flavors, dietary accommodations beyond vanilla and chocolate, or a leisurely experience. There are no tables, no shade, and no bathrooms. On warm nights, the line can be 10 to 15 people deep.
What the first visit involves
Walk up to the window, read the handwritten menu posted above the counter, order by size and flavor (or ask what custard flavors are available today), pay at the window, and collect your cone or cup within two minutes. Cash and card are accepted. If you want a pint, ask; the staff will fill it to order. The process is straightforward and informal.
Hours and logistics
Twin Kiss operates year-round, typically from late morning through late evening, with extended summer hours. Hours shift seasonally; confirm via phone or visit before planning a late-night trip. The location is on foot from the Broadway Market and most Fells Point bars and restaurants. Parking is street parking only; the neighborhood fills quickly on weekends and summer nights. The corner is well-lit and pedestrian-friendly.
Twin Kiss endures because it does one thing simply and has done it the same way for 70 years. In a neighborhood where boutique frozen yogurt and craft ice cream shops rotate in and out, a five-dollar soft serve cone that tastes like it always has is reliable.
