I am a Rocket Fizz fanatic! Imagine my surprise when I discovered that we had one here in Bakersfield that had been open for quite a while and I didn't even know it existed, from frustration to overwhelming joy as I rushed down and went inside I was back in my happy place. I've travelled to Visalia and SLO to hit up Rocket Fizz in the past and now I have one here a mere few minutes from home. The staff is very friendly, welcoming you when you enter and offering to help you find anything you're looking for but any true Rocket Fizz lover knows that it's not about coming in looking for one thing it's about the journey to find what it is you want that day lol. I love walking around checking out all the options before finally settling on a few treats. Last visit I finally tried a Flaming Moe energy drinks which had been on my list for a while as well as some Sarsaparillas because I love them and a few Japanese treats. I'll be a frequent customer, I'm happy and my bank account is sad. read more

I did it for my kids. The really loved it. It's small inside with more bottles of funny tasting sodas than you can shake a stick at. Whatever candy, sweets, taffy or chocolate you are craving they have it here! Just be sure to make your dentist appointments before you walk in because if you get all the good stuff you want you will be calling them in a few weeks! read more

Exciting for a first time visit. My sister wanted to come check it out due to hearing that there's candy from 60's and to our surprise that wasn't the case. The employees were discussing personal matters and playing high 5 games... but we continued to shop. Won't be back however it was fun to browse!! read more

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On Sunday, December 14, 2025, we stopped by your new store, excited to check it out. Shortly after arriving, my 3-year-old clearly needed to use the restroom and was visibly uncomfortable. Despite this, the employee on duty refused to allow him to use the restroom. I find this completely unacceptable, especially given the circumstances and the age of the child. Because of this experience, I will not be returning to this store. read more

My son loves this place and I can see why. They have so many options of soda and candies it's unreal. I bring him here for a treat when he gets good grades. He likes to look at the bubble gum and rootbeer sodas. The staff here are always kind to him and offer a sticker too. We have a collection. They will even let you open your soda if you are ready to drink it after purchase. It's a great place. read more

If you're into traveling back to nostalgia & seeing all the candy you grew up eating this is the place. If you are into old time classic sodas and trying some very interesting & unique flavors, Rocket Fizz is THE place. It was a step back in time and happy memories for me! read more

I had so much fun visiting this cute family owned candy shop. They have everything you could imagine. I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan and it was exciting to see such a wide variety of candy and merchandise. Customer service was excellent, I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Rocket Fizz - Candy Stores Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place.. Oh my! So much happiness in this little shop. Sweet candy, sour candy, chocolate candy, honey candy, caramel candy.. From the signs on the walls to the candy and sodas, everything about this shop makes me happy. I go in about once every 3 weeks to refill my stash. The staff is always super nice and welcoming. Go get some sweets. Go now. You will not regret the visit. read more

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This store spells nostalgia and going in there takes you back in time. I love how they have their little Asian corner with Sanrio candies and their spicy noodles (Remember those spicy noodle challenges? Lol). Staff are nice and friendly, too. Sweet tooth or not, a fun place to visit and brush up on candy history. read more

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This shop brought me back to the yesteryear of sodas and candies I enjoyed as a youth. They have those hard-to-find brands that you don't see in your everyday grocery store. read more

What a fun and creative store that brings me back to my childhood! It's filled with great things I love! The products are unique, the items are what keeps people coming: anything from pop rocks to different soda pops, and cool gadgets! I probably was in the store for nearly an hour just browsing at every little thing- and spending money! I've been there numerous times and each visit, I find something else I need to have. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a great store for children and their parents. It's close to Edwards Cinema so the kids can go buy the candies they want. I took my grandzon and he found hands and feet and pickle hands. Lots of Astro bomb pops and candy bars and novelty candy plus bins of bulk candy. They have all kinds of soda pop in new and different flavors. I should have picked up a apple pie drink as I can't stop thinking about it. Do yourself a favor and go here and find some crazy good candy and drinks. They are very friendly and helpful also. read more

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If you want to find retro candies (such as Oh Henry's and red hots) the Rocket Fizz is the place to go. They also have unique bottle of soda pop. I found one with Hello Kitty for a fan. Fun store to visit. read more

I love this place! They have so many different varieties of candies to choose from. They have chocolate giant gummy's and much more! I recommend coming here! read more

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This place brings back childhood memories! They had salt water taffy by the bag or by pieces! All kinds of bottle soda flavors and hard to find specialty candies ranging from crickets to fried chicken flavored cheetos! Definitely a must try! read more

I loved the variety, all the nostalgia. I got some drinks about 3 of them including the peanut butter and jelly. I didnt like it, i was expecting more. My son got an horchata soda and also didnt taste good. All the candy was great! But left spending about $80 worth. read more

This a good store if your are looking for candies, soda, and snacks. There are also some imported Asian food as well, such as Chinese Lays Chips, those are a bit more pricy due to shipping costs. Theres a large variety of taffy candies to choose from as well. And also comedic sodas/soda flavors, such as the Taste The Revolution, with various dictators on the packaging. There's also some toys and other goods as well, mainly pop culture items. The store has some music playing often, good lighting too. Though I don't like the Fortune Teller animatronic (specifically a Zoltar machine), he randomly likes to say phrases that can be heard across the whole store. I assume you can request an employee to turn him off during your visit, but I'm not sure until I visit again...That is why I unfortunately have to deduct a Star. This store is very nice other than that. The service is good and quick. read more

I pass by the place every day or so but never went in until last Wednesday. The girl that worked there, I think her name was layle, was incredibly kind and helped me pick out the best candy I've ever had. She deserves a raise if she is Isnt already the manager! I'll definitely be coming back here. If the other employees are even half as sharp as she was, this place will last forever! read more

It's a really cute store filled with fun snacks, what more could you want? The staff has been nice every time I come in too.

SO DISAPPOINTED!!!! My grandson and I both love salt water taffy. We realized that the local Rocket Fizz carried different flavored taffy, because we only like chocolate, watermelon and peach flavored. We were so excited we bought 2 of the $11.99 bags of the flavors we liked . We took them home and realized the taffy was hard as rock !!! I called and told the associate that the taffy was extremely hard and to check with his manager and I would bring the candy back . He informed me that they don't take back food . To which I told him I need something done because I bought $25 worth of taffy that was hard. The next day we took back the candy and the associate told me we could only exchange for more taffy , no refund , no store credit , not even purchase other product only salt water taffy. He got some taffy from the back and told me that was the best he could do because they don't sell that much taffy . We finally took watermelon and peach , no chocolate( really hard) . But we will never purchase salt water taffy from Bakersfield Rocket Fizz again . SO DISAPPOINTED!!!! read more

Lalley was incredibley nice and helpful, they deserve a huge raise. will definitely shop there again

Rocket Fizz is owned by 2 Veterans, Enrique and Maritza Rios. I have been a customer since they opened their doors last year. Yep, it was in the beginning of the pandemic. Rocket Fizz is my happy place- when I step inside all the stress melts away. I am surrounded by Jones Soda, Chocolate Neccos, Wax Candy, Butterscotch Discs, Bottle Caps, Chick-o-Sticks, Original Hershey Bars, Oh Henry Bars, to name a few. Yes, the prices can be higher , but you won't find many of these items anywhere else in town. Maritza and Phoebe are super creative and will make custom Mystery Bags. Our community does an amazing job of supporting Veteran owned business- let's show our thanks and gratitude for Enrique and Maritza's service by shopping at Rocket Fizz! Come visit the 2021 Best of Kern, Favorite New Business winner!! read more

Super cute store with a ton of fun sodas! They also have a fun selection of candy and foreign snacks.

Awesome place to get a treat before or after a movie. Very weird things that taste really good.

Great little shop with good staff. They don't carry EVERYTHING the bigger candy shops do but they have a lot of neat things and cool metal signs as well as a large selection of bottled sodas. read more

This place is so cute! There's a variety of candies and sweets. The cashier was very kind and quick.