Rocket Fizz

BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ… sugar high by just walking through the doors!!!
SUGAR, CANDY, SODA, FUN AND Nostalgia!!!
Everywhere you look there is something to make you smile, laugh or get a twinge of salivation!
Sodas are crazy! There has got to be dozens of types of root beer… but then there are other sodas too, how about these zany flavors: Ranch Dressing, Bacon, Sweet Corn, Bubble Gum, Buffalo Wing, Pumpkin Pie, PB&J… just to name a few! Your tastebuds could be so damn confused or threatened… or happy?!
There are cookies, chocolates, Asian treats, Mexican treats, European treats, beer flavored jelly beans found in an aluminum can, taffy (sooo many flavors of taffy!!), Pez dispensers, funny tins, romantic gifts, naughty surprises, tin signs, ok ok, I’m out of breath just trying to remember everything. Sour candies, sweet candies, melty candies, crunchy candies, disgusting candies, heavenly candies, salty goods, sugar coated, gooey, gross, fun, weird, unique, trademarked, boxed, packaged, nuts, gum, wax bottles, candy cigarettes, gum cigars… pant, pant. You get the idea now, right?
Anyway, what a completely fun store to lose yourself in! I think the only downside was that I wanted to buy one of everything but it is pretty darn pricy and that turned me off (which is probably a good thing). But when you find that something (or some THINGS special) you know you’ve come to the right place.
GREAT PLACE FOR STOCKING STUFFERS or any holiday gift giving, basket filling, heart-​shaped box ideas or party favors.
Ok, I’m worn out.
CHEERS, Rocket Fizz, you are some fun stuff!

Oh being a loyal patron of this place would make a nice hefty expensive trip to the dentist of which would probably cost me more than the cost of their inventory. Not to mention being followed by staffs who thinks I care to steal a few pieces of candy to please any cavity. But what really is impressive about their inventory is their variety of sodas. Ancient time ago during the dark ages, this place used to have a lot of teenage kids hanging around during the weekends. But I think because of the change in venue («gentrification») around here in that there are a lot of «high end» sit in restaurants as opposed to the food courts offering quick easy greasy fast foods that it once had, not too many teenagers hanging around with their skateboards and all. This place would have been profitable during that time.
We were here on Friday evening. I got curious and decided to check it out. From the outside, it was practically empty with little customers. By the time we got inside and strolled around, all of sudden customers started walking in. For some odd reason, their staffs seem to have a keen interest in keeping an eye on us the entire time.
I think this store is strategically design in such a way that if a kid run in, grab a candy, and run out without paying, he/​she would most like bump/​knock into something and fall before making it to the door. It was just all cluttered, scattered, and zig zag making it look like it has a lot of stuff but not really. It has alot of nothingness/​knick knacks with overpriced tags that you do not need to clutter up in your house. You can probably get these somewhere else for fraction of the price. They placed their bottle sodas at the bottom shelves where they are at the eye level of children and toddler. There was one parent who let their toddler run loose. THis kid was just doing nothing but grabbing these soda pops. The staff informed the parent to be careful with the sodas as the kid might drop and break the sodas. I did not even see the parents shop/​buy anything a the store. They were just there videotaping their toddler roaming through the store.
I see a lot of good reviews here about this place from adults who like to satisfy their sweet tooth and/​or childhood nostalgia. But really this place is located smack in Irvine Spectrum, in Irvine and a community where parents are more health conscious about their children’s diets. The last thing I need is to load my boy up with artificial sugar and coloring agents. There were a lot of children out and about with their parents on this date. I did not see many of them here. That is just to show you the sign of the changing time.

You can come across stale and expired candies. Be careful. Fairly expensive for regular candies but good for finding that one candy that no other store has.

Back from the UK and miss your wine gums? A bit too lazy to order your TimTams online and want them yesterday? Well RocketFizz is here to rescue. RocketFizz imports their deliciousness weekly and has candies and chocolates that other ethnic grocery stores just can’t offer!
Wine Gums, Cadbury Crunch and TimTams galore! You get all of your favorites and more, but you get it at a sharp premium. I am not ashamed to say that I happily pay that premium to get their good service and glorious assortment of candies.
I spoke with the associates here and they advised that they order their candies weekly so you get a different assortment every week. Deliciousness such deliciousness.
But I took one star off for the harsh prices. Ouch, it hurts.

What can I say? Anyone that carries Peach Nehi is pretty darn awesome in my book! Dropped in today, just to check this place out, and there it was… my favorite Peach Nehi! I haven’t had this in years! While browsing around I was taken back to my years growing up. All the candy I used to buy with the money I made mowing lawns and painting addresses on curbs to my neighbors! How fun this store is with all kinds of goodies! Love that they have a lot of the Japanese favorites of mine, like the Green Tea Kit Kats, the strawberry Oreos and so much more. If you’re looking for the hard to find candy, this place has probably got it and more!

Pretty awesome candy store. The other one at the spectrum closed so I had to come to this one. They don’t have loose candy that you can bag so that kind of sucks. However, the variety is pretty good and there’s a lot of candy that isn’t sold in regular stores. They also have a good amount of foreign candies. I don’t drink soda so I’m not really tempted to try all the sodas but they look really cool. And they also have random gifts like life size card board cut outs.
The pricing seems a little bit higher than usual but it’s probably worth it if you buy the right things (:

This place is definitely an eye candy. Pun intended!!!
I was looking for a specific candy; a sour spaghetti multicolored candy by Haribo’s??? Anyways, I asked one of the front cashiers who I forgot to ask the name of, but she knew exactly what I was talking about and pulled out a box from the back. Turns out they didn’t have it out yet. She’s awesome. I want to try so many more things in this candy packed store.

Soda + taffy + any candy you could ever think of (even the international ones) + retro vibe = rocket fizz
You can buy candy individually, you can buy it in bulk, you can get a combination. You can browse all of the crazy toys and figurines that they have and buy a horse man for your coworker to put on her desk. This is the perfect place for kids and for adults who have a sweet tooth too.
Yes, this place is pricier than, for comparison, candy at a grocery store, but the big selection is worth it. If you are walking around the Spectrum with some time to kill, definitely stop by here.

Ok so what is all the Fizz about with this place? I believe that Nostalgia does play an important role with the theme, but what about good old customer service? How about price vs. value? Oh I can’t wait to dish about this…
First of all, I am definitely not one to complain about purchasing one of a kind chotchkes, knick-​knacks, Hello Kitty Pez dispensers, I have a super collection of my own, and I am supportive of my fellow consumers who want to spend money on one of a kind candies and sodas that are truly «hard to find» or are limited editions. But hold on, and take a moment. Please wake up and smell that «Swedish fish» and notice that this place is totally ripping from you and your wallet.
Prices on novelties like tin lunch boxes, singing pickles and Sarcasm signs are astronomically priced as well as British Candies such as Turkish Delight and Aero Bars. There is hope out there at better rates! To inform you fellow Unilocalers, I will mention a store with the «world» in it, also a local grocery with «Fresh» and Asian convenience Markets that are further down on Jamboree in Irvine that has everything «Matcha» «Hello Kitty» and more!
If you are loyal to the Rocket, I understand that you are considering the fact of two things: 1.) The convenience of purchasing locally at the Spectrum and 2.) You are purchasing at the Spectrum. But there are plenty of other places to find these great items at lower rates. But hey! I get it, this is the time and place, so when its an impulsive buy, you are doing the right thing. But I care about product knowledge and that’s why I share.
Also the customer service here is horrible. I agree with the other Unilocalers that have discussed about a male worker who is just careless, unfriendly and very rude who possibly runs the place. I mean, if you hate this job so much, then leave. unless you really have to run the place. How can you let yourself be unhappy surrounded by sweetness all day? It makes Rocket Fizz more of a Rocket Dizz.
Perks: Variety of many, many flavored Taffy. Bag them small or large — be sure to fill to the top. Variety of Soda’s that will take you back or form a huge question mark in your brain: Bacon flavored Soda? or Corn on the Cob? Fun stuff to chuckle at.
Downsides: Well its pretty much what I had already mentioned.
OverALL: Blast off! Far, far away to another wonderful planet of better deals on precious sweet memories.

There’s not a lot of stores like this in Orange County, so for a soda/​candy shop, it’s quite cool. They have all different types of sodas from savory to sweet, unusual to classic. They sell them individually, a soda for $ 2.19 or you can buy it in a 4, 6 12 pack. They also have a variety of taffy and candies. The prices for candy is on the more pricier side. They also have cut-​outs of celebrities and marvel characters and cool old-​school tin frame pictures.
I took my boyfriend here and he absolutely loved the place, as so did I. We bought a couple root beers, lemonades, and cola. Side note, the sugar count is really high so we split the drinks up to try each one. Don’t go in thinking that each soda will blow you away when in fact some are just gross. but it’s more of the experience and cool bottles you get out of them.
OH YEA, they also have the old-​school cigarette candy! If you know what I’m talking about, kudos! Too many young kids don’t get to experience all the bomb candy that was made «back then.»
$ 3.00 minimum on credit card.

CANDY!!! Really, that’s all that matters!
Rocket Fizz must be a new shop, or maybe it’s because I haven’t been to the Spectrum in awhile that I never noticed this place. Either way, it’s important to note that they have a TON of candy! I wanted to eat everything.
Highlights: the wonderful wall of soda (including Big Red, which truly tastes like the color red!!), the barrels of taffy (a small bag runs for $ 5.99 I think), the small table of Japanese candy including green tea flavored Kit-​Kats and Strawberry Oreo thingies, the candy cigarettes that I used to buy from the ice cream man (mom never told me what I couldn’t spend my allowance on)…I could go on but I’m coming down from my sugar rush. :P
Candy is a helluva drug.

My kids love this place. It has perhaps the best selection of boutique sodas in glass bottles anywhere, and a decent selection of candies and other related items. The vibe is all fun, and the displays attract the walkers-​by just for the curiosity factor. I was in there maybe five minutes on a Sunday afternoon, and I was approached at least four times by a wanting-​to-​be-​helpful staff member. (Or maybe she thought I was on the prowl to steal a soda?) If you get a chance, pop in and check out the labels on the different sodas. One set was devoted to facist dictators from around the world, complete with handsome portraits. Lots of unique flavors as well. If my youngest daughter was rating this place, it would be a five star all the way. For me? I don’t eat much candy, or drink any soda, so it’s just a novelty browsing spot.

Plop Plop Fizz Fizz…
Candy it is! Soda Pop and Candy and Everything Dandy!
Products range from insect candy to Buckets of Big League Chew. They sell individual candy in bulk to giant boxes and retail candies. The store also sells a wide variety of carbonated liquid candy… soda pop.
This is a perfect place for parents and kids. What an awesome way to surprise and reward your kids. Kids like nothing better than a candy store. Here, you can get your cake and eat it too. I love that you can buy individual candies and not go overboard with gobs of candy.
So, time to start gathering your pennies and nickels because your change will go a long way here on the smaller candies. For those adults who are addicted to sugar than you better bring your plastic with the highest limits because you are going to spend tons here!
Located in the Irvine Spectrum near the Ferris wheel, this is definitely a stop if you are close by.
I gotta be a fan. it’s a candy store!

I finally found a store that I enjoy going to at the Irvine Spectrum. We were here last weekend looking around and stumbled upon this candy store. You’re now asking yourself the question, «What’s so big about this candy store?» The answer, Nostalgia!!! (candy and soda from your childhood)
The price for nostalgia isn’t cheap as prices for the candy are higher than normal because of the vast inventory.
You’ll even find candy you thought was discontinued and other candy from around the world. They also have a huge, and I mean a huge variety of soda, that you remember as a kid and some you didn’t know existed.
They have cool life-​size cardboard figures of pop culture such as Mickey Mouse, Elvis, Marylin Monroe, Big Bang Theory cast, etc.
All of it is hard to take in all at once as you’ll be roaming around and finding cool and interesting candy and soda.
I know I’ll be back for sure anytime I’m at the Spectrum.

On the outside, this place looks like your average candy store. However, as soon as you walk in, it features so much more than candy. They have an endless selection of sodas to choose from, some names that I can’t even understand how and why they were made. Ranch Dressing Soda, Bacon Soda, Buffalo Wings Soda… I think I’d pass on those, but they sure sound interesting!
They have real-​sized celebrity cut-​outs from TV sitcoms such as Big Bang Theory, a million kinds of candy, a numerous selection of sodas you’d never find at a typical grocery market, and much more.
Rocket Fizz has it all. Pretty cool tourist store to visit in the Irvine Spectrum Plaza!

Nostalgia at it;s absolute finest. After stopping at the Irivine Spectrum yesterday to cash in some Dave & Busters tickets I knew it was the perfect opportunity to finally check this place out. I made my way over and was immediately taken aback by the sheer wonderment of the candy and old fashioned soda’s within.
I was immediately greeted by the lady working the front counter and she even gave me a quick run through of the store and it’s layout. She said to let her know if I had any questions and then made her way back around to the register to check out some customers. I walked aimlessly around for about 10 minutes before discovering the root beer section. I was totally stoked to see both Virgil’s and Dad’s varieties of root beer and quickly snatched up a Dad’s for the road. After seeing several reviews from different people who absolutely love the Black Cherry Soda (as do I), I quickly found this section as well. I snatched up a Diet Dr. Browns Black Cherry and a Olde Brooklyn Raspberry Soda (for my wife) and hit the register. The total was around $ 7 bucks for the three sodas which wasn’t too bad considering I cannot find these too many other places.
The décor using old posters and cardboard stand ups is quite unique and really gives the place that old school, childlike flare that I love. All walls are lined from end to end and top to bottom with candy and soda’s, they have so many options to choose from it would take years to get through them all and I might take up the task. I am intrigued by the bacon flavored soda as well as the hot wing variety but decided to forego them on this first trip. I can see myself spending a lot of money in here on both sodas as well as their extensive selection of candy variations not found other places (green tea or passion fruit Kit-​Kat anyone?) I will be back soon to try some more exciting varieties for sure.

Even though I was disappointed when I came here, I still like this store (3.5 stars).
Rocket Fizz has lots and lots of candy. European candy, strange candy, retro candy, Japanese candy and regular candy that you’d find anywhere. Plus a ton of taffy. They also have a lot of odd-​brand soda pop, many with very unique flavors (cookie dough soda?!). There are a few gag gifts and retro style signs for sale too.
My disappointment was in the limited amount of nostalgic candy. There wasn’t as much as I anticipated and they didn’t have much inventory of some of the ones I really wanted (only 2 tubes of Flicks! only a couple Pez dispenser choices!). I also found a lot of the pricing to be on the steep side… but I suppose leasing at the Irvine Spectrum isn’t cheap.
Still, this place brought a smile to my face and I’m glad it’s in the area so I can maintain my supply of Fizzies, Idaho Spuds and pop rocks.

Old School candies, Japanese imported snacks, all kinds of root beers & Ginger Ales, posters and so much more! I happened to stumble in while walking around at the Spectrum, and it’s no where near as great as the other candy store by Veggie Grill /​Carousel. This one is way better. you gotta check it out!
It’s like Powell’s Candy shop, the one in Long Beach & Colorado, but I think I like the atmosphere here better. Brighter lighting and more spacious, not as cramped and dark like Powell’s, and no Willy Wonka movie playing in the background…
Some great finds /​candies you could look forward to are:
*Japanese Green Tea Kit-​Kats (which you could only find at Mitsuwa or Japan),
* Pocky flavors (cheesecake, Melon, coconut, white chocolate, almond crush, matcha.)
* アポロ“apolo” the strawberry-​chocolate bits,
* Hi-​chew from Japan («sour» Hi-​chew, Apple, Grape, Strawberry flavors)
* LION candy bar from E. Europe (the BEST wafer-​Snicker-​like chocolate bar ever!),
* TWIX Peanut Butter and other flavors…
* Skittles «Riddles» & «Dark Side» (the «riddles» bag = colors don’t match the flavors)
* Starburst «Morph» (the flavors «morph» into a new flavor)
* Nut Roll, Bun, Mary Jane, etc.
* Lucy’s Vitameatavegamin
* A Can of «WHOOPASS» :)
* THE longest row of taffy I’ve ever seen,
* too many root beers & ginger ales to choose from…
Whether you’re craving chocolate, candy, old school memories, a pop of ginger ale or root beer, you are bound to find something that will make you smile + want to buy a sweet treat for the road! :)

I have been waiting to write this review until this shop had produced my beloved Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry Soda (
) and tonight it was in stock! The manager /​owner even recognized me and proudly stated his stock of Dr. Brown’s had arrived. Hallelujah!
Rohlinism: I don’t always drink soda, but when I do, I prefer Dr. Brown’s!
I had actually been waiting for this store to open since about May, with the hope they would carry my beloved Dr. Brown’s and Big Red (
) which is my wife’s newest addiction. In addition, they make their own brand of Rocket Fizz soda and carry some very unusual brands including Scotty’s Butterscotch Soda and Pete’s Pumpkin Patch Soda. Most bottles of $ 2.19, but they give discounts for buying in bulk starting at 4 bottles. Rocket Fizz provides cardboard carriers for you bottles to make transportation of you liquid delights a breeze. If you don’t want to wait until you get home because a day is particularly hot, the front of the shop has a large refrigeration unit cooling many of the flavors they have on the shelf.
Rocket Fizz is the creation of Robert Powells and Ryan Morgan. Their stores provide over 400 brands of soda which should bring you back to your childhood. Their idea is to become a one stop location for all your soda and candy needs. The shop also carries a number of retro and gag gifts, concert posters and movie posters, and tin signs.
You will also find an excellent selection of Salt Water Taffy (
) with small bags going for $ 5.99 and $ 7.99 for the large bags (the better deal). Goo Goo Clusters (
) are one our favorite candies and Rocket Fizz carries a «cluster» of them. For Harry Potter fans, Rocket Fizz carries Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans. There are number of other candies and old school posters and signs.
This location is family owned and everyone working in the shop are very helpful and friendly. I was impressed when the owner recognized me and remembered what I had been looking for from a previous visit.
I am definitely a fan of this location and will be happily making many returns!

Need that childhood specialty bottled pop that you missed … no worries, it can probably be found at Rocket Fizz. Long awaited, it’s now open for biz in Irvine Spectrum, located across from Blow Dry Bar, down the way from Nordstrom.
Over 500 sodas, candy from all over the world and the prices are not too bad and definitely competitive. The more you buy, the cheaper it is. Buy 4 bottles and save. 90 cents, buy 6 and save even more. They have 4-​pack cardboard containers with handles to hold your fizz. My absolute fave is Big Red, kind of a carbonated slight bubble gum flavoring.
Okay so yep I admit it, I wanted first to review.
Small bag of candy is $ 5.99 and larger bag is $ 7.99 and you can stuff that bag full of the big selection of salt water taffy that Rocket Fizz has, you do not even need to close it, fill it to the brim and it is same price and they will put on another bag in case if fallout! Yes you heard it here, not selling by the pound, so it is a great deal.
Thirsty for a cold bottle, they have you covered. Cold drinks in the fridge with bottle opener at counter where you pay.
Owner and his wife were on hand and friendly and clearly interested in making «a go» of their business.