Boise
Idaho Candy Company
Nostalgic Candies Since 1901
- Family Owned
About Idaho Candy Company
The Idaho Candy Company began in 1901 as the dream of T.O. Smith, who initially crafted candy in his home. A skilled journeyman candy maker, Smith honed his craft in Chicago, Illinois, and Salt Lake City, Utah, before moving to Boise, Idaho, to assist with the construction of the Dewey Palace Hotel in nearby Nampa. After completing the project, he found himself unemployed and began making candy, which he sold door-to-door from shoeboxes. His efforts quickly grew, and soon he had 17 candy makers producing confections in a small frame shop near 8th and Fort Street in Boise, catering to Idaho’s growing appetite for sweets.
In 1909, Smith partnered with the Adams family to build a state-of-the-art factory at 412 South 8th Street in Boise to meet increasing customer demand. The Adams family retained ownership or part ownership of the company until 1969, when it was purchased by Don Wakeman, the son of a former plant manager. The 1909 factory was celebrated as the most modern building in Boise at the time, featuring skylights and a dedicated break room, referred to as a “welfare” room for employees. Remarkably, this 23,000-square-foot facility remains the home of Idaho Candy Company today, where some of the original equipment from the early 1900s is still in use to craft their candies.
Idaho Spud Candy Bar Cherry Cocktail Candy Bar Huckleberry Gem Candy Bar Old Faithful Candy Bar Vandal Bar Bronco Bites Bar Owyhee Butter Toffee French Burnt Peanuts Chocolate Peanut Clusters Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters Peanut Brittle Idaho Spud Bites Lemon Drops
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Delivery & pickup
Specialties
- dairy
- fruit
- idaho preferred
- nuts
- pantry
- peanuts
- produce
Categories
- Online ordering
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Frequently asked
Where is Idaho Candy Company?
Idaho Candy Company is located in Boise. Address: 412 S. 8th Street., Boise, ID, 83705. See the map on this page for directions.
Does Idaho Candy Company deliver?
Idaho Candy Company is pickup-only. Drive to the farm during their hours (<p>Mon-Fri 7AM-4PMSat-Sun closed</p>) to pick up.
What does Idaho Candy Company sell?
Practices: Family Owned. Specialties: dairy, fruit, idaho preferred, nuts, pantry, peanuts, produce. Products: Bronco Burnt Peanuts - Bag - 4oz ($2.00; bags; burnt peanuts; website derived), Bronco Burnt Peanuts - Tub - 17oz ($7.99; burnt peanuts; tubs; website derived), Burnt Peanuts - Bag - 4oz ($2.00; bags; burnt peanuts; website derived), Burnt Peanuts - Fancy Bag - 18oz ($9.25; bags; website derived), Burnt Peanuts - Tub - 17oz ($7.99; burnt peanuts; tubs; website derived), Candy & Confections.
How do I contact Idaho Candy Company?
Phone: (208) 342-5505. Website: https://www.idahospud.com/. You can also open the farm in the live directory and use the Get directions button.