The employee deserves 10 stars. My friends and I stopped by here yesterday. It's my first time and it's their 4th time coming here. The employee was so patient helpful and professional with me as far as choosing what flavor I wanted. I bought the Western BBQ and Mango Habanero to take home and to gift it to my neighbor whom watched my fur baby while I was out having fun. The jerky's were so tasty good and my dog was licking my hand when I got home! I can't wait to go back and try different flavors. read more

After reading some older reviews mentioning concerns about racism, my partner and I both people of color were a bit unsure about stopping in. But I'm really glad we trusted our gut, because our experience couldn't have been more positive. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and treated with kindness and respect. The person working was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about all the products, and offered us samples of anything we were curious about. We felt genuinely welcomed and appreciated as customers. Now, the snacks absolutely incredible. The beef jerky was packed with flavor and so fresh, easily some of the best we've ever had. We also picked up corn nuts that were super flavorful and crunchy, chocolate-covered peanuts that were perfectly sweet, chamoy gummy worms with just the right balance of sweet and spicy, and butter toffee peanuts that were rich and addicting. Everything we tried was top-tier. We left happy, with bags full of treats and zero regrets. It's unfortunate that others may have had a different experience in the past, but ours was truly excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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So my husband and I stopped into the physical location several years ago (which was a super positive experience) and when I asked my husband for a recommendation on what jerky company he would recommend he said Smokey's. I was secretly asking him to be able to order beef jerky for him for Christmas. I then called the store to get any of their recommendations as I would be ordering online this time and it had been a while since we had their jerky. The employee who answered the phone was super friendly and did not have any specific recommendations but said if I ordered, they would send it out promptly and he would have it before Christmas. I then went to their website and the more you ordered the bigger the savings so I ended up ordering a little bit of everything. I was even able to order Ahi tuna jerky for my mother-in-law who is pescatarian. They did ship it out quickly, and my husband was super excited to get so many options. Although he's only tried the boar jerky so far, he was very happy. The packaging is as expected for jerky and the meat seems to be high-quality. I'm looking forward to being able to sample some of his jerky's and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area or order ordering online as it was a seamless process. read more

Smokey's Beef Jerky - a brown paper bag with a sticker on it - Candy Stores Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Well, I came in for some turkey jerky, but they were completely out. So then I asked for the ahi jerky that is on their website and they were out of that as well. So I settled on some hot buffalo chicken jerky. It was pretty tasty but you get so little. Almost $16 for a small 3.75 ounce bag. They have coffee beans, some assorted candies and jelly beans and popcorn. The gal at the counter was really friendly. read more

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Smokey's is the place to go if you want some jerky in Big Bear. Upon entering the store we were sweetly greeted and informed about the prices. We had our two toddlers in tow and the shop worker couldn't have been more adorable with them. There is a sign on the jerky counter that proudly displays the staff is autist and I must say she is adorable and sweet! We roamed the store and were offered samples that tasted fresh and yummy. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that the candy seemed a bit dated..:though if you're going to Smokey's you're going for the Beef Jerky anyway. They also have coffee that smelled quite good but we didn't try any. The prices are steep but I guess that's what Jerk costs these days. We had a lovely time in the store and the clerk was delightful. read more

Great customer service. Delicious beef jerky. The Teriyaky slab was so soft and delicious flavor. The Korean bbq wa great on the harder side but Absolutely delicious.. read more

WOW when I say I've never had beef jerky like this, I'm not lying to you. I tried the teriyaki, sweet garlic, and sweet a spicy. Each of these jerkies were so moist and flavorful - I've never tasted anything like them. They had a great selection of candy, coffee and nuts as well. I bought three bags of the toffee peanuts which were remarkably priced to give them as gifts ($5/bag). I'll definitely be back here when I come back to Big Bear next year. read more

I'm not the biggest beef jerky fan but this was transcendent. I was struck with a craving for beef jerky and decided to pull off the road and check this place out. It's nice and clean inside with some candy, nuts, other snacks, and a big fridge full of different kinds of jerky. The nuts and sesame sticks were delicious, and the service was very friendly. But holy COW the beef jerky!! So good! Melt in your mouth with delicious flavors and you can sample before you buy. It's a little expensive ($15 for a 1/4 pound) but genuinely some of the best I've ever had. I LOVED the sweet garlic flavor, teriyaki and sweet and spicy were very good as well. This will definitely be a stop whenever I come up to big bear! read more

TLDR: Filter for one star reviews and decide for yourself if this is the kind of service you deserve and the type of business you want to support*** While I can't speak to the taste of the jerky because we walked out before we could even get the chance to try it, I can speak to how incredibly disappointing it is to experience blatant disrespect and microaggressions in a city known as a tourist destination that's supposed to be welcoming to everyone. Walking into this store with my partner for the first time--our first time in Big Bear--I was not expecting to be met with such a cold, aggressive tone right off the bat from the worker. Assuming that it was because she was busy, we browsed around, checking out the products, while listening to the worker warmly assist the two white girls ahead of us. She was friendly, informative, and super engaging with them--explaining how the altitude affects the cooking process, recommending flavors, and encouraging them to sample so they'd get what they liked. The shelves were half-empty, the jerky was $15 for a quarter pound, and the candy looked old and dusty--but I still gave the place a chance. The girls even offered to let us go ahead of them since they were still deciding. My partner politely declined, saying we could wait. That's when the worker's whole vibe shifted. The moment she heard our conversation, she cut in and said she'd be closing soon--immediately giving off the impression that she was rushing us out. When it was finally our turn, it was the weirdest and most uncomfortable interaction I've ever had. After a long awkward pause, she just stood there, staring at us. It felt so uncomfortable that I said "hi" to break the ice, expecting some semblance of the same cheerful service she gave the customers before us. But her tone changed. Her body language changed. Her entire demeanor dropped--like helping us was a burden. It became very clear that we were not going to get the same warmth and respect. My partner and I were the only people of color in the store, and we felt it. I want to be clear: I understand if someone is hard of hearing or having a rough day. I work in healthcare--I've served people from all walks of life. This wasn't that. This was different. This was a choice. And when you filter out the one-star reviews here, you'll notice a pattern. This isn't a one-off experience. Multiple reviews mention her attitude, and if the business continues to keep her as the face of their customer service, that's a huge reflection of their values. I'm not walking in expecting to be treated like royalty. But if I'm spending my hard-earned money just like everyone else, I at least expect to be treated with basic respect. read more

if you ever come to big Bear, stop here for your beef jerky they used to have a location in the city of Baker whenever I would go to Vegas. I would stop there and grab me some beef jerky. really miss stopping at that location. So now whenever I come to big Bear, I stop here and grab my supplies. They have the best quality and you could also order online. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Smokies see you guys soon. read more

Smokey's Beef Jerky - Candy Stores Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Good luck actually getting into this place, no idea how the jerky is because the last time we were here we showed up when store was supposed to be open and waited about 30 minutes before we gave up and was excited this trip because we saw people standing outside and figured it was finally open. We go up to the door and it said the person was on a 20 min break, so we waited like 35 minutes before we gave up again. Lost out on like 20 customers too because everyone was over it. read more

I can't say if the beef jerky was good or bad this is strictly about the TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ! Happened around 4pm Wednesday 05/28/2025. I had one of the most uncomfortable experiences here, filled with microaggressions and subtle disrespect that ruined my entire mood. I walked in around 4pm--they close at 6pm. The woman behind the counter greeted me and asked if it was my first time. I said yes. Immediately, she snapped, "I need you to look up here," pointing at the price wall. No welcome, no friendliness--just an abrupt tone that instantly felt off. In front of me were two white girls sampling multiple flavors with ease. The employee was warm and patient with them, even saying, "I just want them to get something they like." They took their time, and I overheard them say they didn't know what they wanted yet. I told them politely, "No worries, it's my first time too--I'll probably take a while as well." Just being kind. Right after that, the employee looked straight at me and said, "Actually, we're going to be closing soon and I'm going to be bagging things up--it's going to get loud in here." Mind you: it was not even 5pm they close at 6pm. They had two hours before closing. The message was clear: hurry up, don't linger. When it was finally my turn, she said nothing--just stood there in silence. I waited awkwardly, then said, "I'll try the hickory." She stared at me and said, "I'mma need you to speak up--I'm deaf." This was in a quiet store with no music, and I was right at the counter speaking clearly. She had heard me perfectly fine earlier when I was farther away. It felt like an excuse to be dismissive. At that point, I was so uncomfortable I didn't even want to eat anymore. I didn't order. I just walked out. Then she suddenly called after me, "Sir, sir--what happened?" But I wasn't going to explain how awful the entire interaction felt. I just left. I walked in excited to try something new. I left feeling disrespected, unwelcome, and honestly, singled out. Whether intentional or not, the microaggressions were obvious--and the contrast in how I was treated compared to others was undeniable. I lost my appetite and my respect for this place. Never again. Also I tried my hardest to smile and not think ooo is it because I'm a black male I hope not. However, four different terrible interactions I finally said it's not worth it. read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable. Love the enthusiasm about jerky and pairing varieties.

Welcoming Nice Quirky employee(in a Great way)let us know about all the specials.Good selection of homemade chocolates&treats.Ghost pepper Jerky tho...Lil pricey but kept us munching,tearing,and sniffling from the Heat all the way down the mountain. read more

Thank you to the girl who is there 4 out of the 7 days and the co worker which I didn't meat lol but hear good things about. . Service was great. Jerky was amazing the habanero jerky 10/10 got a few samples as well peppered was great. Teriyaki was great Over all be back when in town Thanks again. read more

Food was AMAZING! and the service was incredible! Didnt catch the name of the lady but she's incredible, had to go back two days in a row to say hi. Just the sweetest, and knows so much about the area, great recommendations and pure kindness. read more

I came to this little shop TWO YEARS AGO while on a trip through California AND I STILL THINK ABOUT THE BEEF JERKY FROM HERE. Ive never tasted ANYTHING like the beef jerky from here. Every. time. I buy beef jerky from the store I begrudgingly chew through it while thinking about the honey jerky i had from this store two years ago. It's seriously that good. The whisky one is delicious too but the honey one is gorgeous. It's tender, sticky, and sweet without overbearingly masking the taste of the meat. Wonderfully cozy shop with wonderfully nice people. read more

We have been coming here for over 30 years. My favorite jerky is the natural or regular both dry and moist. I don't really like flavored jerky and the ones you get in the store is horrible! My wife and I came up to Big Bear for breakfast and stopped at Smokies on our way home. Perfect day! read more

I will visit and purchase jerky here every time I am in Big Bear. We drove past it a few times and finally decided to stop in, they were super friendly, we tasted a few different treats and left with a pretty good haul (including some dog treats). I am fairly picky with my jerky as I really enjoy making my own, I guess I am a jerky snob. I have ordered online a few times and my order is sent out and received pretty quickly. If you are in Big Bear, if you like Jerky or candy, give them a whirl! If you are not in Big Bear smokeysbeefjerky.com check them out on their site! read more

Couldn't begin to tell you how delicious the beef jerky is here. We bought the cowboy and hot hickory. They offered such great service; the woman working that day allowed us to sample a few flavors before making our final purchase. She was kind and very informative. Overall, you can't go wrong with jerky. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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A MUST TRY! Came back to back both days I was up here. Customer service is top tier and the price is right for the fresh jerky you get. Our top picks are 1. Pepper Old Fashioned, 2. Mango Habanero, 3. Sweet & Spicy, and 4. Cowboy!!!! read more

Solid beef jerky located in big bear! Can sample different beef jerky and candies/chocolates. Definitely on the pricey side- $15 per 1/4 pound of jerky. read more

The lady with purple hair wasn't very nice or helpful and there wasn't any candy. I wouldn't recommend.

In the mood to try some different jerky? If you're in Big Bear or happen to be strolling around the Village Shoppes, be sure to stop by this place! There's a variety of jerky here and throughout the times I just came to check and not buy anything, the employees have been always friendly and welcoming. So on my last trip, I decided to buy some Elk Jerky. (It's so good btw! Excellent quality). Jerky ranges from $12-17. But they have a sample pack for $50 - $60. Don't be afraid to ask questions, the employee at the counter is pretty knowledgeable to help you pick out your jerky of interest. read more

The jerky is really good here, the variety of candy and such could be bigger. The girl was nice but didn't seem quite sincere, gave me a weird vibe like I was trying her patience with trying a few varieties of jerky to figure out what I do like. If you go, expect a very mom and pop vibe shop. read more

The lady with purple hairs wasn't helpful nor friendly. She gave us a negative vibe as we stepped in. This place was recommended by our friends but they did warn us about that unfriendly lady. It seems like she was the only one working. We like the beef jerky but we will not return to avoid see her read more

Just came back from Big Bear with some jerky. I'm gonna need a pound of the jalapeño garlic!! Thee best. read more

The owner was soooo sweet!! Great service and super helpful with all the flavors! The shop is so cute too.

Any time I can get fresh jerky, I am quickly there. So when I noticed Smokey's Jerky & Candy Company during my trip to Big Bear, I immediately made it a point to visit this place. When I walked in, I knew I was in homemade jerky land. The place is small but is legit. I ordered the turkey jerky (which they only had one type) and doggie jerky. They do have a variety of beef and venison jerky; however, I don't eat either one so it was sadly a major pass. The jerky I did get were devoured by both humans and doggies. They were deliciously fresh and flavorful!!! As for service, the woman who was helping me was super sweet. She answered my questions, and I was impressed by the amount of information she provided as it was her first week on the job...amazing!!! Overall, great experience!! Hoping that next time I visit there will be more turkey jerky flavors to try out. read more

Guys super friendly and he totally encourages you to try the jerky before you buy! It was so tasty and the price isn't too bad.

We love THE old fashion beef jerky ( thick cut ) Every trip to big bear we must stop by read more

Staff is very friendly and there are many choices of Jerky, we got Korean BBQ and nuggets, it was very tender and tasty

The customer service is amazing! It was our first time up at Big Bear and wanted to try some Jerky. We asked for samples and were given generous portions. Of course, that led to us buying more than we needed but that's fine....it was really good! Blows that store-packaged Jerky out the water! We will definitely be placing future orders online. We tried: Honey, sweet Garlic, whiskey BBQ and Sweet and spicy. All are amazing!! I highly recommend a visit to this store! read more

The jerky nuggets are so yummy! Will def be back and the ladies behind desk were so friendly. They also have a collection of candy and chocolates honey sticks artisanale nuts etc. recommend stopping by - the only thing to note is that the parking is right before the state bros lot so don't miss it read more

Absolutely delicious jerky. There's a huge selection so being able to sample them was wonderful. The owner is extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely worth visiting!! So glad we came. read more

Smokey's Beef Jerky - Hickory slab jerky - Candy Stores Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I visit this shop every time I visit Big Bear. It's adorable and the jerky is so good. Today I stopped by to buy a birthday bag of jerky for my little sister, since she loves this place too. The owner was so incredibly kind. He even threw in some free carmel corn for my sons. I could not recommend this gem more! read more

I first met the folks at Smokies back in 1990 when I made labels for them. Back then their jerky was fantastic and that is probably why they are still in business today. Wish I was back in Big Bear right now so I could stop by and get some! Mark from Image Magic read more

They sell exactly as advertised - jerky and candy. Less crowded than the candy shops in Big Bear Village, and had a large selection of candies, including chocolates, gummies, jelly beans, jawbreakers, etc. Everything is sold by the pound (about $15/lb when I went). Different flavors of jerky too, but I stuck with the pepper old fashioned, which was so great. A small shop, but friendly service and definitely worth the stop. read more

Still the best beef jerky out there!!! Just ordered another batch for shipping. Every few months my family needs their Smokey's fix, and of course we stop in whenever we are in Big Bear!! read more

Rose was very friendly and service was great! I bought 1/2 lb of ghost pepper and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be back to try the other flavors. read more

Smokey's Beef Jerky - Candy Stores Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California