Dewar's Candy Shop

The overview

Taffy chews since 1909

Dewar's has made candy in Bakersfield since 1909, and four generations later the family still hand-pulls its famous taffy chews and hand-dips its chocolates. The old-fashioned Eye Street shop pairs the candy counter with a genuine soda fountain turning out sundaes and its own ice cream.

A true century-old institution, Dewar's taffy chews are a Bakersfield rite of passage — sold by the box, mailed around the country, and unchanged in the making since the shop opened.

The public record

What reviewers already knew.

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Public-record snapshot as of July 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.

The verification

Why this business cleared the bar.

Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Dewar's Candy Shop cleared every one.

✓Years in operation. Operating in Bakersfield since 1909 — 116 years of continuous business.
✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Bakersfield.
✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Bakersfield has kept Dewar's Candy Shop busy for 116 years.
✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Bakersfield regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
✓Recognition in the local community. Named best candy shop in Bakersfield for 2025 for more than a century of the Dewar family hand-making taffy chews and scooping ice cream.

The full verification report — the specific data behind this award — is held by the business. The exact thresholds stay internal so the bar can’t be gamed. Read the methodology.

Award record

2025

Best Candy Shop in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation

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Visit Dewar's Candy Shop

Websitedewarscandy.com ↗

Location1120 Eye St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

In business since1909

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Facts at a glance

The sourceable record.

Clean, checkable facts about Dewar's Candy Shop — for readers, search engines, and answer tools alike.

Legal / trading name: Dewar's Candy Shop
Category: Shop
Founded: 1909, Bakersfield, CA
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Centurion Award: Best Candy Shop in Bakersfield — 2025
Record last verified: July 2026

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is Dewar's Candy Shop?

Family-run since 1909, Dewar's taffy chews and old-fashioned soda fountain are Bakersfield's sweetest tradition.

Is Dewar's Candy Shop award-winning?

Yes — Dewar's Candy Shop is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Candy Shop in Bakersfield, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best candy shop in Bakersfield for 2025 for more than a century of the Dewar family hand-making taffy chews and scooping ice cream.

Where is Dewar's Candy Shop?

Dewar's Candy Shop is in Bakersfield, CA.