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    Dewar's Candy Shop

    3.9 (421 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 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!

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    2 years ago

    Overall it was pretty decent the a ton of options to choose from recommended to go and try

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    Julio the best sever out there, def made my experience better! Have him $50 tip literally incredible!!

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    4 years ago

    Ice cream is always wonderful and don't forget the chews!The service is great and everyone is very nice.

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    We had the BEST service from Michael! He made the whole experience great for my family. 10/10.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome candies , old fashioned malts and ice cream treats . Places like this are hard to find anymore.

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    2 years ago

    Dewars in awesome! Love the retro feel and bar style seating. Everything on the menu is .

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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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    Sweet Bites N Ice - Funnel Cake S'mores

    Sweet Bites N Ice

    4.3(230 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    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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    Cafe Tori - Strawberry Organic Matcha Dalgona

    Cafe Tori

    4.3(224 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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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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    Strawberry and mango bingsu.

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    Mokha Cafe - Honeycomb bread

    Mokha Cafe

    4.4(211 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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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.

    This is a wonderful addition to our city! I was very excited to try this place and get a feel for…read moreYemeni coffee. Upon entry I was taken aback by the beautiful art that appears hand painted on the wall. It is beautiful! I wanted to get a feel for what Yemeni coffee is and how it differs from other regional coffees and I did not get that. We ordered a coffee and a matcha and I was able to try and enjoy both. I think it's good coffee and matcha I just didn't understand how their product differed from anything else. It's not bad and I would get it again but I didn't get a feel for the region. I remember when I tried Turkish coffee for the first time and the richness of flavor and strength, Salvadoran coffee and its rich aromatics, Palestinian and its rich nutty textures via spice, but here I was left wondering. Yes, this is a pistachio coffee, but what makes it different? I don't know. Yes, this is a pistachio matcha, but what made it different. Don't know. Good sure, but I can't really describe how it is unique. The baklava, certainly, provided this rich information. Compared to other baklavas it was drier and crunchier in a way that was satisfying and light. I would prefer to eat this baklava if I was watching my sugar and calories, which coincidently I currently am. Other baklavas are more decadent and syrup/sugar heavy. I was left with a want for more out of how light and delicious they are. I hope to try their cake offerings soon! Would return to continue trying their menu and would love to see a no straw option for the lid along with a more sustainable cup!

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    Mokha Cafe - Turkish coffee and Adeni tea

    Turkish coffee and Adeni tea

    Mokha Cafe - Turkish coffee and Adeni tea

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    Suga Shack - Menu

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    4.5(52 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    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

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    Brownie a la mode with vanilla ice cream

    Suga Shack - 2 brownie a la mode and a bubble wafffle

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    Suga Shack - Bubble Waffle with Ice Cream Flat with chocolate sauce, almonds, pecan ice cream, strawberries and banana. Oh and whipped cream on top!

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