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Idaho Candy

4.6 (26 reviews)
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Gems and variety box
Gary G.

We stopped by the the Idaho Candy Co on 8th street. It has a great historic feel and fantastic staff. It's also locally owned and is a geat way to support small buisness.

Brooke H.

This is one of the coolest buildings in downtown Boise. The Idaho Candy Company has rich history in Boise, they are still making their popular spud bars in this factory. I've recently tried more of their candies - the Huckleberry Gems, the Vandal Bar, and the Bronco Bites. I adore how they keep the Idaho pride with their themed candies. I recently went there with my family, and we got a little bit of everything, took it home, and had a cutting to try pieces of all of their chocolates. They even had a bag of toffee shaped like little potatoes. They are very thoughtful about the products they make, and it's all high-quality very delicious! I hear they are doing tours soon (can't wait!), but in the meantime, I frequent the shop to get gifts for clients and friends. Who doesn't love some local candy? My family loves this place.

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Alex J.

Located in downtown, it is the perfect place for gifts and to learn a little history. There's pictures and descriptions about the history of it. I think the prices were also very reasonable. There's bars and small bags that are less than $3 as well as larger assortments.

Sarah J.

Visited Idaho for the day while traveling the western USA. Tried a Spud candy from a gas station and fell in love. We were curious about where to find more of these delicious little chocolates so we asked around. The folks at our hotel recommended going to the actual candy factory. We were so excited to go, but were on a time crunch and had about an hour before having to leave for our next stop. We were so delighted when we arrived. We weren't sure what to expect. The store was small but had several candy bars we weren't familiar with as we browsed we were also able to look at the history. Then employees in the store let us know that the factory was indeed still in operation. Such a cool place with many unique candy bar options. We bought a variety pack and enjoyed them all! We won't be back in Boise ever again, but we will be ordering these new favorite candy bars online!

Idaho Spud candy bar (no potato)
Bruce K.

We didn't manage to get to the Idaho Candy company headquarters but we did spot one of their products and enjoyed it. The "Idaho Spud" bar is a candy bar - cocoa flavored with a soft marshmallow center and a chocolate coating that is then sprinkled with coconut. While it does look a lot like a potato, it does not actually contain any potato ingredients and does not taste like potato. It tastes like chocolate bar and sweetness. The first two ingredients are sugar and corn syrup. Yep, we found it (of course) at the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, ID.

Scavenger Hunt required photo evidence of visit to this venerable establishment founded in 1901.
Ellen E.

What a treat--no pun intended. This old-timey shop is also a small museum displaying early 20th century small business paraphernalia. There are covered containers of samples of all the candies you might want to purchase so that you can make sure you DO want to purchase. Fun and yummy.

Yummy Peanut Clusters
Marianne B.

I was visiting Boise for a real estate conference when I noticed the building that houses Idaho Candy on a morning bike ride. It was only a few blocks from our hotel and worth the walk back later in the day when they were open. I walked in and immediately was greeted by Dave who later identified himself as the owner. We talked a bit about his family's business and about my corn allergy which he was very sympathetic and pointed out the few candies in his store that I could actually eat. I bought the Chocolate Peanut Clusters. It wasn't until I return to my hotel room that I actually took my first bite. Wow! They are divine. I am so happy that I made the extra effort to go back. They close at 4 PM so I got there at 3:57 but the owner never made me feel rushed. He was quite enjoyable to talk to and I'm glad that I got the opportunity to learn more about his candy business. He is Mr. Idaho Spud a.k.a. Willy Wonka!

A mixed box.  I love huckleberries too.
Herman S.

Our dad used to get us a box of Idaho Spuds! We stumbled onto the factory store while exploring Boise. Thanks for the unique treat!

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Doug K.

Cool little stop. About same price at WalMart, but you can get Idaho Spuds T-shirt and gifts. Worth walking in, if in downtown Boise.

Super cool antique safe
Kat D.

A friend and I had some time to kill in Downtown Boise and we stumbled upon Idaho Candy. We were drawn in by the super old building and architecture. It was really neat to look around the small storefront area and see all of the pictures and antiques. They offered samples of the different candies that they make. There were also full size candy & Idaho Candy merchandise that you could buy. We attempted to ask the woman working there some questions about the building and the company, but she had no interest in engaging in any conversation. I wish they offered tours of the building! It would be really neat to just look around and see an old factory and learn about the history of the company. I'm glad that we stopped by and took a look, but I don't think we will ever return.

Love the hats!
Stella C.

Neat place to see, but very small with very few items to choose from. I liked it because my husband and his cousin got matching hats which was a fun souviner. The candy was not that different from other places, but still a neat novelty to check out. They also are generous on the free samples of one or two of the items but the others you cant try.

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Megan S.

Thanks for stopping in, Angela! We appreciate you

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Thank you! Your support means so much to us

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Thanks Brooke! Looking forward to seeing you again soon

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Located downtown. Quick and efficient service. They had interesting merchandise and every candy you can think of. Also, free samples.

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Small shop, not much to the place but reasonable prices. It was nice having samples to taste prior to committing to buying something.

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They make the Idaho Spud and Huckleberry Gem in addition to other classics.

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Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store - Turtle sundae (front), espressoly yours sundae (back)

Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store

4.4(217 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$

I come here every Monday to order a milkshake after a hard workout. Yes, I know, its,…read morecounterintuitive, but its a small reward, and have made some friends there with staff. The staff are extremely friendly and polite, and love their job. The table seating is ok, that's my only gripe, but it's minor and is expected to appear that way being an old fashioned family candy store. There is a certain appeal to this store that you cannot shirk from. Not only do they sell ice cream, candy, fountain drinks, and popcorn, they also sell Stuffed animals and letters/cards. It's a throwback to the days I never got to experience. To make it even better, it's only a short steps away from a small but interesting toy store next door! My name is Brandon Thomason, and I'll see you next monday!

Walking in feels like stepping into a small-town, old-fashioned family candy store. They offer so…read moremany desserts, chocolates, ice creams, candies, and sodas that it's hard to choose just one thing. Their dark chocolate caramels are some of my favorites, and the malts are always delicious. The staff is consistently kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. While the ice cream can be a little icier and not quite as creamy as some of our other favorite spots in town, we still love coming here. Sitting under the big trees with ice cream in hand is part of the charm, and it keeps us coming back to sit on the patio with our ice cream.

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Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store
Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store
Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy Store

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Cravin's Candy Emporium

Cravin's Candy Emporium

4.5(12 reviews)
9.3 mi

I visited Cravin's about a month before my trip to Rome to try their gelato. The visit and the…read moregelato did not disappoint. I arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and the young lady managing the store was super friendly and helpful. I explained that I wasn't sure what time they closed because the information on Yelp and Google did not match. She said she would update the operating hours to match. There's a lot of sugar inside, and the sweet aroma smacks you in the face the moment you open the door. I walked around the store, asked a bunch a questions, and then made my way to the gelato. The young lady explained that the gelato is made by a man from California, and it is brought in fresh. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, and they all look amazing. While I was trying to choose, I was offered many samples, which did help me decide on my choice. I got some gelato for myself and some for my wife, who was patiently waiting at home. While it didn't live up to gelato stand by the Trevi fountain or near St. Marks Basilica in Venice, it was damn good. If you're craving sweets, make sure to check Cravin's Candy Emporium.

We came here specifically for gelato and my jaw dropped when we saw that they carry our favorite…read moregelato from California!! It's the absolute best! So many good flavors (caramello chocolate crunch, chocolate covered strawberry, cookie dough ) and their price point is great! The staff has been so kind and helpful every time we've gone in. My kids enjoy looking at all the different candies. It's honestly such a fun store!

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Cravin's Candy Emporium
Cravin's Candy Emporium
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Lolli and Pops

Lolli and Pops

3.8(30 reviews)
3.6 mi
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What a great candy store!!!…read more First of all it is such a throwback to the original candy stores, I mean way way back. It's wonderful!! The store has bulk, candy from the past, and current candies like pez. The people at the counter were wonderful. They have soda in the coolers. Little gift packages you can fill and buy, boxes and pails. I got Keroppi candy. And a Pez for my mom I'd never seen before. Everything is so tempting!! It's a bit pricy though. Bring your money... if I can afford it, you can too.

I haven't been in this candy store for a hot minute. My friend and I stopped in today to see if…read morethey had Dubai chocolate for sale. I have always liked this candy store. They always have such a big variety of goodies. Walking in, it's hard not to get overwhelmed by all the goodies, colors and displays. We went straight to the display counter to look at the truffles and to see if they had the Dubai bar. We were the only ones in the store. It was quite weird not to see a sales associate for a good amount of time. We located the bar, she decided against the bar since she can get one local for the same price and almost double in size. We walked around the store and looked at all the fun stuff. I love how everything is so organized and clean. When you have multiple customers through out the day going in and out of a bin, it's nice to see that it's clean. I personally don't like candy in bulk cause of potential germ contamination. But honestly, I have boughten candy from this joint and I have never had any issues since they keep it so clean. If your looking for a small sweet treat, Lolli and Pops would be a great store to grab your goodies at. Our even a fun gift for someone that likes sweets. They have a little of everything which is nice! Customer service wasn't the best when we were there. But we didn't stress about it. Maybe next time customer service will be better.

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Lolli and Pops
Lolli and Pops
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It'Sugar - Storefront

It'Sugar

2.9(18 reviews)
7.2 mi
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I'm kind of baffled by all of the negative reviews on here? Every time I go to It'Sugar I feel like…read morea kid an a candy store, only... I'm a grown-up in a candy store haha! They have a huge selection of candy, including old school ones you'll have a hard time finding other places like Pop Rocks, candy cigarettes, and those weird UFO wafers. You can also find novelty items like funny magnets, plush toys, and silly stationary, plus some international candies and branded items like Harry Potter jelly beans, Hello Kitty ramen, collectible Sailor Moon/Dragon Ball Z drinks, and ramune sodas. Plus, the staff is always super nice. It's often pretty busy with families and kids popping in and people stopping by to get candy before a movie, but every time I've been there they have gone out of their way to greet us when we walked in, help us find anything we needed, and chat with us while we checked out.

I visited this candy store for the first time today. They have a wide selection of candies as well…read moreas some novelty items throughout the store and it has an overall very fun vibe with lively music and colorful item displays. Customer service needs ALOT of improvement though as that left much to be desired. It was not busy at all when I was in the store, but I was not acknowledged by the store associate. I expected her to greet me and perhaps tell me about in store promotions or at least ask if I was looking for something specific, but none of that happened. She wasn't just standing around, though, at least.. she was working on tasks for the store both behind the register and on the sales floor. After browsing the store for a while, I came across items that interested me and went to check out.. the employee still didn't greet me whatsoever or even so much as smile. She told me my total, I paid, she handed me my purchases and I thanked her before leaving which she responded "yeah". It's a shame that the candy store itself is very inviting and exciting, but the employee looked as though she'd rather be anywhere else.

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It'Sugar - Possibly my favorite of my purchases  Garbage Pail Kids Leaky Lindsay lollipop !

Possibly my favorite of my purchases Garbage Pail Kids Leaky Lindsay lollipop !

It'Sugar - I found lots of fun lollipops and even popping boba you can add to your drinks !

I found lots of fun lollipops and even popping boba you can add to your drinks !

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Idaho Candy - candy - Updated June 2026

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