Friendly and helpful staff! We enjoyed finding unique candy and snacks. We parked in a garage and walked to the store. There is a large variety of candy for both savory and sweet treats. read more

Such a cool shop! A must for those who like new and old types of candy. Had all sorts of treats and drinks. Cute little toys for kids as well. Lots to see here! Service was also good. read more

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If you love candy, this spot is for you. You'll find types of candy you've never seen before or, if anything, a wide variety of flavors. My family also like reminiscing, finding some types of candy we haven't seen in decades. There are three large displays of soda too. I had no idea there were so many different types. The guy working here was friendly and could handle the activeness of some of the (kiddo) customers. read more

All the candy and soda options you could want to try. They have classic sodas and then a wide range of unique like butter, barf, or ranch. I'm not adventurous enough to try those! Owners are very friendly and helpful. Try the quarter game to win a free soda. read more

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Such a cute and unique store! The workers were super friendly and I love that they also had options from local businesses. We got some freeze dried candy which was really fun and delicious. Definitely come here and take a look around- you are bound to find something you like read more

Rocket Fizz is our family's favorite candy shop. There is vintage candy, new candy, novelty, the most salt water taffy flavors I have ever seen, so many varieties of soda- amazing! You must bring your kids here. They will absolutely love it! read more

Come here for a snack and leave with a bag of hoodies. So many incredible options, definitely made me feel like a kid in a candy store.

Popped into this candy shop, knowing that they just opened one in Knoxville as well (which I have been longingly seen in passing). I had a minute to look around and see what kinda candy we're working with. They have a ton of quirky flavored colas, wall signs, comic books, and of course, candy. I was anticipating a wall of bulk Jelly Bellies, but the only bulk candy I saw was a ton of saltwater taffy and the self-serve, flavored sugar tubes. There were a ton of silly, unique gift candies and candy packs...a goofy kid (or kid-at-heart's) dream. HUGE gummy tongues, gummy sushi kits, lots of candies and tins for Harry Potter fans. The shop is a bit pricey with a touristy vibe, but I appreciated that the owner was walking around greeting the (many) customers and the ability to find something for everyone. read more

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We were walking around Asheville and had to stop here. What a huge assortment of candy! Mallo Cups, Chuckles, Reggie bars, everything you could want. Row upon row of pop. I saw a sign that said you could fill a bag for $8.50. I bought two candy bars and it was $6. Pricey trip down memory lane. read more

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some of the best juiciest taffy I've had in my life. the flavors are immaculate. I've been hooting, hollering, moaning, over the flavors. the fruity ones don't taste too sugary. immaculate. and there are so many flavors to choose from, which is the smartest thing to do (manly cause when you get a pre made bag it's mostly chocolate and peppermint). other candy shops need to take note of their taffy selection read more

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Was having a bad day and stepped inside to grab a treat. The man at the counter had amazing customer service and I left the shop much happier than I arrived! I didn't get his name, but I hope he knows that his small acts of kindness make all the difference. The candy itself is good too, with nice variety and flavors, I love blue raspberry stuff and there was a nice selection! 10/10 place! read more

This candy store has almost every kind of candy and kitschy item possible. I was in awe as I walked around the store! There's something for everyone! read more

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We were vising our home away from home ( Asheville NC) when we got caught in a rainstorm while walking downtown. What a great surprise we had when we ducked in here to stay dry. Amazing & funky collection of sodas ( 100's!) and candies ( 100's more!) Some blasts from the past ( wax bottles with flavored sugar water) as well as odd flavors of soda: crumb cake soda (!), pickle soda(?), and grass soda :( They are always creating new flavors of soda too. Round it off with cool metal or paper signage & posters,candy store toys, and lunch boxes too! You just have to check one of these places out ( approx 70 franchises in US and Canada) read more

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Such a cute candy store in the heart of Asheville! Rocket Fizz has everything a candy lover could want! Well, almost everything. Unfortunately they didn't carry the Fruit Chews I was looking for and loved as a child. Even though they didn't have it the owner did his best to walk us through the store and offer suggestions on items he had that may be similar, which I appreciated! Even letting me sample some before I made my purchase. They had everything from quirky flavored cotton candy (ex. pickle and pizza flavors) to nostalgic candy favorites dating back to the 1960's, as well as the all time favorites like Reese's or Snickers. There was a "mystery grab bag" section which was really awesome. $9.99 for a small bag, $16.99 medium, or $36.99 for the mega. You wouldn't find out what was in the bag until after you paid for it which is the fun part. There was also a quarter drop game in the middle of the store. Drop a quarter in a water filled jug, if the quarter lands in the shot glass at the bottom you win a soda of your choice, which they had dozens of cool flavors to choose from. A candy and soda lover could easily spend an hour in here reminiscing and admiring the huge selection of sweets and merchandise. The great customer service you will receive is definitely the cherry on top! read more

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Fun little shop to grab some taffy and miscellaneous candy items, also a wide selection of exotic sodas! Me and my girlfriend had a great time here thanks Rocket Fizz! read more

Fun candy and soda store with international and unique candies and sodas. I love buying gifts from this store because things are so unique. Staff was super nice and friendly not to mention helpful. Over 500 sodas in the shop with over 200 of them cold and in the cooler! read more

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We cannot say enough about our experience today at Rocket Fizz, Asheville! Not only is this store in a fantastic and totally cool location but they welcomed us and our pups with genuine smiles and love! Our corgis, Panda and Miss Swish were happy as could be to relax in the AC, pose for pictures and watch the activities. They may have even enjoyed a wiff or two of some peanut butter candies! Do yourself a favor and make Rocket Fizz, Asheville a must do stop! We left with our own big smiles, tshirts, nostalgic signs and yes....CANDY AND SODA! Go see this lovely family launching in this new adventure! You will be welcomed by Laura, Lonnie and Rebekka! Tell them Panda and Miss Swish sent ya!!!! All paws up from this pack of travelers!! read more

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OMG OMG! These people are the friendliest ever! This store brings such cool vibes with some many colors. If you love candy and sodas, this is your store. They have this jar filled with liquid in which you can drop a quarter and make it score into the shot glass on the bottle, if you make it you get a FREE SODA, of your choice! I honestly thought that was a clever idea for their customers, not only are they giving away a free soda but it shows you they really care about their customers. I tried around 8 different sodas and they are all different. They have over 400 different sodas and they are all tasty in their own ways. I would suggest you asking a staff to help you out, so that you can pick which one you want. There are just to many to pick from! read more

This is a sweet tooth shangri la. Sodas and candies from around the world, gathered for you in one spot. If you're a fan of ginger ale, you can find an onslaught of different types here, including Blenheim hot. I can't help but be baffled by the size of this place. It's huge. The lease here must cost a fortune, but they don't show any signs of shutting down, so business must be good. I popped in for a few last minute stocking stuffers and was pleased to find that they had little vintage toys and fun knick knacks as well. If you've got kids and you're looking to spoil them, or completely overload them with sugar to the point of insulinic shock, Rocket Fizz has got your back. Keep in mind that although it's not "local" in the fact that Rocket Fizz is a franchise business, it's still locally owned! read more

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One our traditions when we are in town is to go to Mast General and let the kids get some candy from the bulk bins. We arrived 5 minutes too late so I yelped and found Rocket Fizz. Quick car ride over and we were in. The sodas are the stars of the show, lined up all around the store. Bacon soda? Double whammy for your heart! I didn't try but did look around which was cool seeing all the different kinds. The kids did get their bulk candy, mostly in saltwater taffy form. My complaint and reason for the 3 stars is most of the taffy was hard, not that soft taffy chew. Was really disappointed. And we bought a lot. Oh well. read more

Employees are too aggressive, lots of unique things but nothing called out to us from our childhoods like I thought it would.

WE LOVE ROCKET FIZZ!! The store has all types of candy, sodas, and hard to find unique gifts, etc. Very large assortment of everything to satisfy your sweet tooth. My son picked out several sodas, all outrageously delicious and I took home a bag of candy & gifts. Just the store itself is so organized and the staff was incredibly helpful. A must see downtown. read more

I LOVED this place; Sammy is amazing and super knowledgeable and friendly!!! She is an amazing asset to the store!

Service was okay. Employees talked among each other instead of checking in on us. The store itself is pretty cool! For my people who love organization this was a "treat" for the eye. The soda and candy were lined up perfectly. There was a wide selection of soda, candy, and signs. You will definitely find what ever treat you are craving. read more

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Lovely selection, prices seem to be double what you'd expect. There is lots of candy you can get anywhere with a mix of more unusual ones thrown in. Also old timey candies make an appearance as well. There are also random comic books and novelty gifts sprinkled throughout. read more

I went to the Asheville location of Rocket Fizz on 7/9/22, 20 minutes before closing. We were rudely greeted by two workers behind the counter who yelled that they were closing soon. We said we would be fast and we're just browsing. Immediately the girls rolled their eyes and loudly said a rude comment about us to each other. They continued to stare and make comments until we left. There were also plenty of other people shopping, without a problem. I have loved this chain in the past, but do not recommend visiting the Asheville location. read more

I stopped in here while walking across town only because my wife saw the sign and pulled me in. I always thought this was just a gimmicky tourist shop with random trinkets and candies. After going into the store, I still think it is kind of touristy, however, I began realizing how rare some of the sodas are that they had! Once I saw how many they had, I began looking for one that I have not had in years since I lived in Papua New Guinea. It is an Australian Ginger Beer that I've only ever been able to find at World Market on rare occasions, and this little soda shop had it! Great selection of sodas and cool candies, still feels a little bit like a novelty tourist shop that might keep me from going in there often. read more

Crazy selection of sodas and candy. If you can think of a soda flavor, this place probably has it. The owner was super knowledgeable and helpful with picking out flavors you will like. A unique spot unlike anything else and definitely worth a trip when you're in town. read more

I love this candy store! Great artists for the mystery bags! Great service!! Will be back

This place is AWESOME!!! The owners were so incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell they're really passionate. Talk about feeling like a kid in a candy store. The coolest selection of soda and candy I think I've ever seen. Flavors I've never heard of or would have thought of. Reminded me of something out of Harry Potter or something. It seems like the soda was craft or small batch which is awesome too. If you're visiting Asheville make sure to stop in and grab some taffy and soda! read more