‘Round the Square: Pennsylvania favorites
PA FAVES: Pennsylvania is known for lots of things, and potato chips is one of them — along with other treats, each with a devoted following.
Martin’s Potato Chips, made in York County since 1941, are cooked in small batches, “creating that distinctive crackle locals adore,” said the site Ever After in the Woods, devoted to living life in the rural parts of America.
The site has a story about beloved snacks that rarely leave the state.
Gibble’s Potato Chips, manufactured in Chambersburg since 1959, come out of the fryer with a deeper golden hue than others.
Good’s Potato Chips, from Lancaster County, come in a cardboard box or simple brown paper bag — “a no-frills approach to snacking” referred to as “pure potato perfection.”
Snyder of Berlin Potato Chips, founded in 1947 in Berlin, Pa., are available locally. They are known for a distinctive crunch and a robust potato flavor.
It’s not just chips that the Keystone State is known for — pretzels are a Pennsylvania prize.
Tom Sturgis Pretzels, dating back to 1861 in Reading, is “Pennsylvania pretzel royalty,” the site stated. “Their hard pretzels emerge from brick ovens with a distinctive mahogany color and satisfying snap.”
Unique “Splits” Pretzels, made in Reading since 1921, have a texture that’s airy and substantial. They earned their name “from the special splitting technique that creates more surface area, which means more crunch and more flavor in every bite.”
Try some Opera Fudge, which isn’t really fudge, but a creamy vanilla center covered in chocolate. It’s Lebanon County’s best kept secret, with candy shops passing down closely guarded recipes within families. Legend says its name came from the treat being sold during intermission at operas.


