Dewar’s Express at the Ranch — Restaurant in Bakersfield

Bakersfield summers can be scorchers, but stepping into Dewar's on West Stockdale Highway is like diving into a refreshing cavern of deliciousness. Forget generic grocery store ice cream – this place is a haven for handcrafted ice cream dreams and vibrantly frozen fruit treats.

From the moment you walk in, the aroma of freshly churned waffle cones and sweet berries hits you like a happy hug. Their display case overflows with a kaleidoscope of colorful ice cream flavors, each more tempting than the last. Classic vanilla bean? Check. Salted caramel with pretzels? Done. But Dewar's goes beyond the expected, with adventurous scoops like lavender honey, roasted almond fudge, and even prickly pear cactus sorbet. You can tell they put love and creativity into every batch.

In addition, Dewar's is not just about ice cream. It's is a fruit-lover's paradise. They have this incredible selection of frozen fruits, all perfectly ripe and bursting with juice. Think tangy mango chunks, sweet pineapple spears, and tangy strawberry fruit – all ready to be blended into a smoothie or topped with dollops of creamy goodness.

Speaking of good, the staff at Dewar's have endless patience for indecisive scoopers like me. They'll happily let you sample before you commit, and can even whip up a custom creation if you're feeling adventurous.

Whether you're seeking a classic sundae, a tropical smoothie bowl, or just a quick scoop to beat the heat; Dewar's on West Stockdale Hwy. is your Bakersfield go-to. It's a place where quality ingredients meet creative flavors, and friendly smiles make every spoonful a delight. So grab your spoon and dive in – Dewar's is waiting to sweeten your day!

Bonus tip: If you're feeling fancy, check out their selection of gourmet toppings. I'm a sucker for the candied walnuts and homemade cookie...

When pulling up to the drive-through, The young lady helping assist me, was staring in the back of my car at my children. She was not being polite whatsoever, then handed an ice cream cone that was melting all over my hand to me. When we got the rest of our order, Instead of saying, thank you have a nice day. She kept looking at my children With this disgusted look on her face and her coworker in the background was pointing and laughing as we left. This does not make me feel comfortable or want to come back. That is not good customer service . I’ve never had this issue with any of the other Dewars. Those employees need to be Reeducated on customer service because you never know if that experience is going to leave the customer not wanting...

Finally got to stop by here during a roadtrip. They prepared for me what I would like the call "The Perfect Malt". So flavor, the texture, everything about that malt was incredible. Sadly I don't live by here, so, until my next road trip... The Mrs and I definitely look forward to making this an official stop anytime we...