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  • A variety of cold cuts in a deli case

    The Old-School 'Luxury' Lunch Meat '70s Kids Packed For School

    This retro processed deli meat from Oscar Mayer had a splendid name. You can't get your hands on this specific product anymore, but you can still sample it.

    By Ellery Weil 5 hours ago Read More
  • A person holding an open McDonald's box with a Filet-O-Fish inside of it in their car.

    The Spiced McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Flavor That We Want Back

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish certainly has its fan base, but most people feel like it's lacking in the flavor department. This spiced version deserves a comeback.

    By Dylan Murray 9 days ago Read More
  • Set of 80s retro elements. Vintage audio player, cassette, music record, disco ball, milkshake, orange cocktail, roller skate, sunglasses, lipstick and lips, boot.

    11 Once-Popular '80s Snacks Most People Forgot About

    The '80s launched some wild trends, especially when it came to snacks. Here are some treats that were once super popular, but have since been discontinued.

    By Andy Beth Miller 13 days ago Read More
  • A woman lying on a living room floor, watching a cooking show on TV

    11 Celebrity Chefs You Never Hear About Anymore

    Once on TV screens across the country, these celebrity chefs have since left fame behind — some due to a major scandal, and some due to a change of heart.

    By Andy Beth Miller 17 days ago Read More
  • Melissa D'Arabian on the set of

    11 Food Network Shows You Might've Forgotten About

    Cooking shows have become ubiquitous on television. Many have come and gone over the course of the history of this genre that may have slipped your mind.

    By Andy Beth Miller 21 days ago Read More
  • A Wendy's bag being held up in front of a Wendy's restaurant

    The Once-Popular Wendy's Sandwich Line We Wish Would Come Back

    Wendy’s once had a popular sandwich line many fans still miss today. Here’s what made it different than the fast food chain's current offerings.

    By Laura Christine Allan 22 days ago Read More
  • Bread display at Trader Joe's

    The Customer-Favorite Trader Joe's Bread That You Can't Buy Anymore

    Soft, subtly sweet, and adored by many, this Trader Joe's bread may be gone, but it's not forgotten. Luckily, a petition might help bring it back.

    By Dennis Lee 25 days ago Read More
  • Spread of food from McDonald's in the 1990s

    We Desperately Miss When Fast Food Chains Offered This Collectible Item

    Beyond burgers, fries, and milkshakes, many fast food chains also used to sell collectible items. Now these quirky treasures are hard to come by.

    By Ellery Weil 25 days ago Read More
  • Entrance to an Aldi

    10 Discontinued Aldi Products Customers Still Desperately Miss

    From plant-based proteins to sweet snacks to pantry staples, here are some products that Aldi shoppers wish they could still add to their carts.

    By Joe Thristino 26 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of SpaghettiOs on a table cloth.

    The Once-Popular Canned Pasta No One Eats Anymore

    Canned pasta is an American pantry staple, especially for young families. This once-popular canned pasta dish is one that nobody eats anymore.

    By Laura Christine Allan 1 month ago Read More
  • Grocery store display of assorted chocolate bars

    The Once-Popular Chocolate Bar That You Can't Buy Anymore

    A beloved chocolate bar once found everywhere quietly disappeared -- here's what happened and how you can recreate the favorite snack in your own kitchen.

    By Ellery Weil 1 month ago Read More
  • A can of Coca-Cola on ice

    8 Unique Coca-Cola Flavors Most People Have Never Heard Of

    Discover 8 unique Coca-Cola flavors most people have never heard of -- and find out whether any of them still exist today at local supermarkets.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Images of a chicken sandwich on pretzel bun, a chicken lettuce wrap, and a chicken salad sandwich on whole grain bread

    12 Discontinued Fast Food Chicken Items We All Miss

    Diehards still love to reminisce online about these fast food chicken items that have disappeared from menus, including wraps, sandwiches, tacos, and tenders.

    By Kylie Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of a McDonald's drink, fried, burger, and bag

    This Sweet And Simple McDonald's Menu Item Is Long Overdue For A Comeback

    McDonald's has lost quite a few menu staples in recent years. Now that it's starting to bring some items back, we think this sweet treat is due a second look.

    By Laura Christine Allan 1 month ago Read More
  • A vintage-style sign outside the site of the world's first McDonald's

    The 1980s McDonald's Menu Item You Had To Assemble Yourself

    McDonald's introduced a fan favorite item in the 1980s with a unique spin where customers had to assemble the burgers themselves. Here's what happened.

    By Ellery Weil 1 month ago Read More
  • Campbell's soup cans displayed on a supermarket shelf.

    Why Campbell's Discontinued Its Fan-Favorite Green Pea Soup

    It quietly vanished years ago — but fans still miss it. Here’s when Campbell’s dropped green pea soup, plus hearty non-vegetarian replacements worth trying.

    By Kristine Belonio 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of a pink soda can with water droplets clinging to it

    The Old-School Bubble Gum Soda '80s Kids Wish Would Come Back

    Though it didn’t stay on the market long, this discontinued soda was beloved by fans of fizzy drinks, sugary bubble gum flavoring, and ‘80s nostalgia.

    By Laura Christine Allan 1 month ago Read More
  • Lion chocolate bars arranged in slanted vertical rows

    Nestlé's Old-School Lion Chocolate Bar Was Originally Marketed Specifically To Men

    When you think of chocolate, images of delicious treats should fill your head — not manly displays. But that was exactly how Nestle sold its Lion chocolate bar.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Can of Franco-American gravy, box of Jeno's pizza rolls, and Brim coffee

    14 Old-School Food Brands That Don't Exist Anymore

    Lots of once popular food and drink brands have sadly been lost to time, but these ones definitely still deserve some modern love and respect.

    By Michael Palan 1 month ago Read More
  • Red Lobster storefront at night

    11 Discontinued Red Lobster Menu Items Customers Forgot Existed

    Even at major restaurant chains, menu items come and go. Here are some discontinued dishes from Red Lobster that you can't get anymore, and may not remember.

    By Andrew Pogue 2 months ago Read More
  • A carton of Burger King french fries.

    Remember Burger King's Satisfries? We Wish We Didn't

    Burger King once tried to create a healthier version of its french fries. If you don't remember it, you're not alone. Here's the sad history of BK's Satisfries.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of vintage cereal boxes

    11 Old-School Cereals That Disappeared From Store Shelves

    Some old-school frosted and fruity star cereals made it into our pantries, but this list is a tribute to our preferred brands that were quietly discontinued.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • reeses candy display

    The Discontinued Reese's Candy '90s Kids Used To Eat By The Handful

    Reese's Candy is most known for its peanut butter cup shape, but the iconic peanut butter and chocolate candy used to come in a smaller form.

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • Cracker Barrel exterior standalone sign with a tree

    Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Cracker Barrel offers some classic Southern-inspired meals, but it also has to keep up with the times. These are the Cracker Barrel items that disappeared.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Mother and son in '90s supermarket aisle with shopping cart full of snacks

    11 Discontinued '90s 'Junk Food' Snacks We Miss

    Picture the '90s, and among the grunge and mom jeans, you might find a few of these snacks, which became the lifeblood of sleepovers and currency of lunchrooms.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Meat encased in jell-o ring

    14 Old-School Jell-O Salads That No One Eats Anymore

    There was a time when no dinner party was complete without a Jell-O salad. Nowadays, for better or for worse, these retro recipes are hard to come by.

    By Holly Riddle 2 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of three buffet restaurants, their buildings appearing to collapse

    11 Popular Buffets That Disappeared

    The all-you-can-eat buffet was once a mainstay of American dining, but since 2020, it's become much harder to find. These 11 options have vanished completely.

    By Brian Boone 3 months ago Read More
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