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Dewar's Candy Shop

3.9 (418 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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I see the sweet, but show me savory  Couldn't find it
Matthew C.

After a late dinner, the family was wanting a sweet treat. I wanted to head downtown for my favorite ice cream spot but ultimately ended up settling for Dewars because it was getting late. Depending on what you're looking for the menu seemed a bit thin. I appreciate unique creations and it just consisted of all your classic cravings (shakes, sundaes, etc.) I have a nice sweet tooth but couldn't quite find what I was looking for, so settled for an ice cream sandwich. Can't go wrong? Yea, no. It was literally a scoop of ice cream sandwiched between a chocolate chip cookie. In spite of it being a sandwich, it was ironic because it didn't come together well at all. The cookie was cold and dry, too thick, and crumbled easily. It would have been much better had it been a warm nice and soft cookie. It didn't help that the ice cream was also very firm. It felt like 2 ingredients put together that failed to be cohesive. I'm sorry, not impressed. Next time I'll plan accordingly and head downtown. Despite the late night, the young lady that helped us was very sweet and energetic.

Red and White & Black and Tan
Katherine D.

A classic in town with delicious sundaes and ice cream! Really a big fan of their peppermint chews too! Inside is always decorated so cute for the season. Valentines and Christmas are one of my favorites!

Rudy N.

Christmas wonderland, honestly I felt like a little kid in the candy store. I used to bring my kids to this location when they first opened, my kids are adults now but it brought good memories. I ordered the brownie sundae and bought a mug, ice cream to go, and some chews for Christmas stocking stuffers. The service was great, the place is big and an outdoor vibe seating that has a fireplace. I would recommend coming here especially this holiday. Buy some apparel, treats, and take some pictures for them memories.

Lots of seating
Britt C.

We had such a great time here! Emily, our server, made the experience so much fun. I don't usually eat ice cream, but my friends absolutely love this place. The employees are fantastic! 12/6/24

Float (16oz)
Kristen V.

I've been to Dewar's quite a few times, but why don't I remember the root beer floats literally floating? LOL The root beer float was yummy and made for a good laugh. Every time I come to Dewar's, I order vanilla ice cream in some form. This time as a float. It's simple yet delicious! Dewar's is a great spot to enjoy ice cream with friends. The iconic pink seats and the playful decor make it such a fun place. Service is swift and friendly too.

Child's Sundae 1 Scoop Ice Cream birthday cake ice cream
Michelle M.

There is an old school ice cream parlor vibe once I walked in, which was cool. We sat ourselves and a server came over to take our order. We ordered a child's scoop, birthday cake flavored ice cream with crushed walnuts. I love the vibrant colors of this place. Definitely a place to recommend since it's a Bakersfield staple.

Candace C.

My mother is a native of Bakersfield and relocated decades ago. In town for a family event, we just had to visit Dewar's. Every single employee smiled and greeted us immediately. Jill was our server who was absolutely both patient and amazing. She answered our questions, made recommendations based on our likes and shared her favorites. The ice cream decision was so tough, but we landed on two Sundaes: butter finger, English toffee/pumpkin and eggnog with cold caramel and walnuts. Cold, sweet, creamy, all of the things! Gabryelle at the candy shop nearly had me purchasing all the pistachio chews...delicious! I loved the Dewar's "museum wall" chronicling the family's history in the candy business. Bakersfield is very fortunate to have such a "sweet experience" such as Dewar's. I understand my mom's childhood stories better now!

After
Brett S.

Another Dewar's victory even with a massive ice cream headache! Two single scoops and a bunch of chews, and only $16. And the service was friendly!

Small Sundae with Cookies and cream -strawberry ice cream , marshmallow fluff and chopped almonds.
Henry S.

Dewar's original location is the best one in my opinion , such a nostalgic feel when you come in through the doors , you get a warm and cozy feeling especially during Christmas time. The ice cream is the best in town ,especially the strawberry in my opinion. If it's your first time I definitely recommend a two scoop sundae or banana split with marshmallow fluff and chopped almonds.

Quinallison D.

A cute soda fountain, ice creamery and candy shop! love the decor and had a yummy chocolate chip ice cream sundae which was a small but pretty generous! I love this type of chocolate chip ice cream with shaved chocolate chips!

Traditional Banana Split
Jennifer O.

Ashley was our awesome server , our build your own sundaes were delicious !! Such a fun atmosphere and lots of nice things to buy , candy and even cute slippers!

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Wow! The Icecream is worth the drive! If you need some great caramels, you are also in the right place. Take home some hot fudge too!

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Ask the Community - Dewar's Candy Shop

I'm looking for reviews of their taffy flavors and quality? Do they have other candy like fudge?

Their chews are outstanding. My favorite is Pistachio. The holiday peppermint is very nice and a welcome treat. The Peanut Butter is good too. I have never had any that were not very good.… Read more

What ice cream concoction is the best bang for your buck?

Does the moose lip sing?

Yes. However the last time I was there (a week ago) he was broken. They are fixing him. He is still on the wall.

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Oh man this packs some serious calories. But well worth it. They have so much stuff to choose from!…read moreCan have your berries or your chocolate 10 different ways. I ordered the dubai chocolate funnel cake since I'm a sucker for dubai chocolate. It was enough for two people to share without regretting the decadence. I also ordered the crepe to go and it should definitely be consumed as soon as possible to maintain its peak. The sundaes will be next on my list. Props to this business cause they got something great going!

Sweet Bites and Ice never misses! I've been coming here for years, back when it was just a truck,…read moreand everything I've tried is delicious. They are notorious for having the newest trendy sweet treats. Their Instagram is very active and frequently posting new reasons to keep coming back. On this visit, I wanted to try their new hot chocolate with a toasted marshmallow rim, and it did not disappoint. It was a very rich and semi-sweet hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, just like my momma makes it. My sister had the Dubai-style hot chocolate, which had a pistachio topping; she had no complaints. We also decided to try the Dubai style chocolate covered strawberries; the strawberries were a bit tart, but the toppings were all delicious. Just a heads up, they are an outdoor-only seating establishment, so come prepared. They do, however, have good lighting and patio heaters to help. It tends to stay pretty busy, especially on weekend nights, so wait times can be a little long, but they are worth the wait.

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10/10 coming back again soon ! I had the strawberry shaved…read moreice , definitely shareable. I also had the custard filling fish as well as a chocolate. I had a coconut Boba, which had amazing flavor to it . This is definitely the spot to be in during spring and summer. I shall be back to try more shaved ice flavors . Definitely the cutest place to take your date or a close friend .

Dessert Food: 2/5 Drinks: 2.5/5…read moreService: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Seating: 4/5 Parking: 5/5 Located in a large shopping plaza, lots of unlimited free parking in the very large parking lot. Inside has a gray, modern aesthetic and some seating from bar stools to tables with chairs + booth. I think the ambiance is good to stay and chat with friends for awhile. Lots of options on the menu, the cashier was nice, customer service 4/5. Ordered Matcha Oreo Slush ($7.95), 2.5/5. It was sweet from the crushed oreos and chocolate drizzle on the side. Besides that, the slush itself didn't have too much of a taste, either too icy or milky. Costs $1 for water+ice cup. Ordered 3 piece Boong O Pang ($9.95 + $2 flavors), 2/5 . They were slightly crispy on the edges but mostly soft. I ordered the Oreo Nutella (+$1) which was my favorite though it didn't have too much Nutella filling. Next was regular custard which it appears they used a type of custard that's very sweet and more of a jello consistency. Last was Strawberry Custard (+$1), unfortunately it appears they used chunks of strawberries that either were out too long or stewed in something as the strawberries were very sour and soggy and tasted a bit fermented. It was these strawberry bits with the regular custard but the strawberries threw me off so I ended up not finishing. The underwhelming flavors on the inside and the lack of crisp on the outside made these soggy desserts that I would not order again.

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I had no idea this locally owned coffee shop existed in Bakersfield until Yelp! There are even 3…read morelocations- one in downtown, on Panama Ln, and this one. I went twice to this location two days in a row because I enjoyed it so much. First with a friend and then I had to introduce it to my kids. The coffees and teas are delish and unique, as well as the smoothies and juices (I didn't try those but my kids loved them). We tried a variety of baked goods, the honeycomb bread is sooooo dang good! Filled with little pockets of cream cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with toasted regular and black sesame seeds (I forgot to take a pic of this one, but I'll add it next time I go). We enjoyed all of the pastries we tried- not a crumb on our plates by the time we were finished! The decor is beautiful and unique. All of the employees super nice and helpful. You can ask them for descriptions or ask for a menu to see details and ingredients. They're open late too, so I think my next visit will be a GNO or a date with my hubby.

First off, this cafe is beautiful!! Such gorgeous designs, furniture, decor, everything. It's a…read moregreat place to sit down. They also had free WiFi & since it's near the university, it's popping with college students working on their laptops. I absolutely love the variety of items to eat & drink! I got the Dubai chocolate, manakeesh, mint mango smoothie (seasonal for Ramadan, not a permanent item) & a Vimto refresher. I've never had Dubai chocolate before but I am STOKED I had it here for the first time. Perfect size, perfect crispy texture & powerful flavor. I love that the pistachio isn't overwhelming. The manakeesh is my all time favorite. Flatbread with white melted cheese & the perfect seasonings. It's embarrassing how quick I ate it. I can't savor it because it's THAT GOOD!! Only $3!!! The Vimto refresher is my absolute favorite new drink. It has sparkling water with berries. Chefs kiss. I know it's going to hit hard in the summer when I'm needing a cold drink. The mint mango smoothie is PHENOMENAL! The balance of mint & mango is just right. I hope they keep this item around. The service was also wonderful. Kind baristas that are knowledgeable & definitely hard workers! They are a very busy business & they handle it with ease. One thing I do not care for (but it will not affect negatively on my review) is credit card payments. Your subtotal they tell you after you order is only if you pay cash. If you pay card, it is atomically more because of credit card charges but they do not say that. It will also reflect an even higher amount on the screen because it automatically adds 20% gratuity to your credit card charge. So it goes from one price, to another, to another. I always tip but if it's not a restaurant, it will typically be 10%. Be aware of the charges when you go. I absolutely love this spot. I can't wait to try new drinks & food!

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Date night withe the wife last night lead us to Suga Shack for some after dinner dessert to take…read morehome for a movie. Suga Shack is small, it's a little dive thru area and but it's easy to find and navigate through. They take your order at one window and get it to you on the other side. It was staffed by one person last night but she was very friendly. I had a bubble waffle with strawberries, banana and hot fudge. My wife had the half baked cookie. It came out pretty quick, and everything looked good. It was $20 for the 2 desserts so it's not the cheapest option. Overall everything tasted pretty good, the strawberries were very fresh, good amount of banana as well. As mentioned by another review the waffle is cooked fresh so the ice cream does melt on it quickly it's not something that travels well. My wife liked hers as well, she said the cookie was a little meh but the ice cream and toppings were good. It was a good experience, I don't think we'll rush back but if we're looking for dessert in the future and want something unique we may drop back by.

I love this place, my sister and I were out with our partners at firehouse and we snuck away to get…read moresome ice cream while they played pool. We knocked on the window and the woman told us she has just closed up, but offered to make us some sundaes! She ended up making us 3 sundaes and even offered to make an açaí bowl for us. She was great and called us "pretty girls." Made our entire night! Thank you Suga Shack you got a new regular

Dewar's Candy Shop - icecream - Updated May 2026

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