Dewar's Candy Shop
Best Candy Shop in Bakersfield · CA
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.
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- ✓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.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Candy Shop in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Dewar's Candy Shop
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Clean, checkable facts about Dewar's Candy Shop.
- 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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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.
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