First made1918
Made by thenIdaho Candy Company, Boise (founded by T.O. Smith in 1901)
Made by nowIdaho Candy Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars
What it is
A potato-shaped bar: cocoa marshmallow center, chocolate coating and coconut flakes. There is no potato in it.
The story
- 1918: first made by Idaho Candy Company, Boise (founded by T.O. Smith in 1901).
Fun facts
- Made without a break since 1918.
- Sold mostly in the Pacific Northwest.
Is Idaho Spud still made?
Yes. Idaho Spud is still made, by Idaho Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Idaho Spud on Amazon.
If you like Idaho Spud
- Cherry Mash (1918): A soft cherry center with bits of maraschino cherry, covered in chopped roasted peanuts and chocolate.
- Clark Bar (1917): A crispy peanut butter and spun taffy center coated in milk chocolate.
- Baby Ruth (1920): Peanuts, caramel and chocolate-flavored nougat in a chocolate coating.
- Mounds (1920): Sweet shredded coconut in dark chocolate.
See every candy from the 1910s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did Idaho Spud come out?
Idaho Spud was first made in 1918, by Idaho Candy Company, Boise (founded by T.O. Smith in 1901).
Who makes Idaho Spud now?
Idaho Candy Company.
Is Idaho Spud discontinued?
No. Idaho Spud is still made by Idaho Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Idaho Spud is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
