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  • Teenagers enjoying ice cream at a food court in 1990

    15 Food Court Treats Everyone Was Eating At The Mall In The '90s

    Going to the mall was a social event in the '90s, with everyone from teenagers to families enjoying treats from the ubiquitous food court, including these.

    By Michael Palan 2 days ago Read More
  • A bamboo bowl filled with an assortment of candies including Smarties, Laffy Taffy, peppermints, butterscotch, and Milk Duds

    Boomer Halloween Candy, Ranked Worst To Best

    While deliciously nostalgic, not all boomer Halloween candies are created equal. We tried a selection to see which sweet treats are the absolute best.

    By James Hornung 3 days ago Read More
  • Someone holding a McDonald's sundae in their hand in front of a wood panel wall.

    McDonald's Employee Reveals The Trick To Ordering A 'Perfect' Sundae Every Time

    The McDonald's Sundae is excellent in its simplicity, but according to one McDonald's employee you can make it even better by ordering it this way.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 days ago Read More
  • 13 Hershey bars in wrappers

    13 Hershey's Chocolate Bar Flavors, Ranked From Worst To Best

    Which Hershey’s chocolate bar is the absolute best? We tried a selection, including classics and more recent releases, to create the ultimate ranking.

    By Michael Palan 5 days ago Read More
  • Collection of Halloween candy in and out of the wrappers

    The Absolute Best And Worst Halloween Candy Of 2026

    Which Halloween candy is worth adding to the 2026 trick-or-treating roster? We tried a selection to separate the tasty from the terrifyingly bad.

    By Joe Thristino 6 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of Starbucks and Trader Joe's mini pies in boxes

    Starbucks Vs Trader Joe's: Which Mini Pies Take The Crown This Fall?

    Starbucks has released three new mini pies as part of its fall 2026 menu, but how do they compare against Trader Joe’s much-loved miniature versions?

    By Ed Kdonian 7 days ago Read More
  • A man pours a drink from a fountain into a cup

    12 Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Drinks Of 2026 (So Far)

    Fast food companies are always bringing out new products and 2026 saw a whole bunch of new drinks debut. Here are the hands-down best of the year so far.

    By Jessica Riggio 11 days ago Read More
  • table with Halloween decorations

    13 Halloween Food Creations That Are Seriously Cursed — Who Asked For This?

    Creative food items for Halloween can be split into camps: the traditional, the off-beat, and the gruesome. Here are 13 creations that fit the last category.

    By Maria Scinto 12 days ago Read More
  • Waiting to get into a pizza place in NYC

    The Restaurant With The Biggest Cult Following In Every State

    We travel the country to find each state's restaurant with the most faithful followers. Buckle up, and find out which ones are considered cult status.

    By Julie Blume Benedict 14 days ago Read More
  • Costco food court menu

    The Sweet Treat That Costco Shoppers Keep Running To The Food Court For: '100% Worth It'

    At five inches across, the Costo Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie is a serious undertaking for those with a sweet tooth. Thankfully, it's also delicious.

    By Michelle Yee 17 days ago Read More
  • Collection of Crumbl birthday cookies

    Review: Crumbl's Birthday Lineup Is Too Boring For A Celebration

    Crumbl is celebrating its birthday with a special lineup of flavors, but are the sweets treats worth buying or should you leave them at the bakery?

    By Dani Zoeller 19 days ago Read More
  • A pile of croissants from Paris Baguette with bakery box in background

    Every Croissant At Paris Baguette, Ranked Worst To Best

    From cronuts and supreme croissants to chocolate and raspberry flavors, Paris Baguette has tasty (and some questionable) takes on the classic French pastry.

    By Mike Madaio 22 days ago Read More
  • Six different Crumbl cookies in the box

    Review: I Tried Crumbl's Fan Favorite Cookie Lineup And There's A Clear Standout

    The latest Crumbl lineup includes fan favorites from a S'mores Brownie Cookie to a Dubai-Style Chocolate Brownie, but which ones are worth buying?

    By Rachel Sobel 27 days ago Read More
  • Picture of a staff worker hand placing a bagel in a takeaway bag at a bakery bagel shop

    The Absolute Best Bagel Shop In Every US State

    Move over, NYC; 49 other states are serving up bagels that deserve our attention, nailing that crispy-to-chewy ratio and topped with plenty of yummy schmears.

    By Andy Beth Miller 29 days ago Read More
  • bakery display of bread loaves, croissants, madeleines, cupcakes, grapes, lemons, and coffee beans on wooden shelves

    11 US Bakeries With Huge Portions In 2026

    Whether you visit for the spectacle or to satisfy a seriously big sweet tooth, these historic and modern bakeries serve some intense donuts, pies, and cookies.

    By Anais Aguilera 1 month ago Read More
  • A closeup of Culver's new Pumpkin S'mores Concrete Mixer for fall in takeout cup on table next to Culver's takeout bag

    Review: Culver's New Pumpkin S'mores Concrete Mixer: Must-Try Mix Or Meh Mashup?

    Culver's amps up the fall vibes in its latest limited-time Concrete Mixer, debuting on September 8 alongside a couple of returning fan-fave pumpkin desserts.

    By Diane Bobis 1 month ago Read More
  • An open box of six Crumbl x Little Debbie cookies

    Crumbl X Little Debbie Review: Try The Oatmeal Cream Pie But Skip The Rest Of This Way Too Sweet Cookie Lineup

    Crumbl has teamed up with Little Debbie to create a new selection of cookies, but is it a dreamy creamy pairing or just too much sugary sweetness?

    By Michael Palan 1 month ago Read More
  • Selection of breakfast pastries

    Fans Call This Discontinued Pillsbury Pastry From The '70s 'Toaster Strudel's Older Cousin'

    Long before Toaster Strudels became a breakfast favorite, Pillsbury had a forerunner that delivered an equally delicious and somewhat similar pastry treat.

    By Moriah House 1 month ago Read More
  • Various Little Debbie snacks on grocery store shelf

    Little Debbie's New Collab Brings Nostalgia To This Iconic Sweet Treat Chain

    Little Debbie, the sweet treat epicenter of many childhoods, announced a collab with a chain that specializes in unique snacks. How do fans feel about it?

    By Rolland Judd 1 month ago Read More
  • A one-scoop and two-scoop cup of Culver's new Oreo Reese's Cheesecake custard

    Culver's Oreo Reese's Cheesecake Review: Save Room For This Flavor Of The Day

    Is Culver’s new Oreo Reese's Cheesecake custard a delicious fully loaded treat or just too many things tossed into one cup? We tried it to find out.

    By Diane Bobis 1 month ago Read More
  • A Churro Ice Cream Taco on a plain white background, whole

    Review: Taco Bell And Salt & Straw's Choco Taco Riff Is Even Better Than The Original

    The Tacolate became a cult favorite in 2025. Now Salt & Straw and Taco Bell have launched a Churro Ice Cream Taco, but does it live up to expectation?

    By Joe Thristino 1 month ago Read More
  • Box of Crumbl X Minecraft cookies

    Review: Crumbl And Minecraft Came Together For A Cookie Collab So Good Even Creepers Will Dig It

    Crumbl has released a cookie collab with Minecraft, and we've tasted all six of the sweet treats. Find out which are God-tier, and which are noob-y.

    By Dani Zoeller 1 month ago Read More
  • A drive-thru worker handing a brown and red paper bag to a person in a white car

    The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

    Fast food restaurants are not slowing down with the menu updates this August, but not everything has been a success. These are the best of the bunch.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • A cup of Culver's Concrete Mixer ice cream dessert sitting on a dining room table.

    What Are Culver's Frozen Concrete Mixers Actually Made Of?

    To those in the know, Culver's is an excellent place to grab a tasty dessert. Its Concrete Mixers are easily one of the best options, but what are they made of?

    By Moriah House 2 months ago Read More
  • hands holding and peeling a banana

    10 New Banana-Flavored Finds That Prove Pumpkin Spice Has Major Competition

    A wave of new banana-flavored products hitting restaurant chains and grocery store shelves is making us rethink pumpkin spice. Is it time for the PSL to retire?

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • A barista pouring milk into a latte.

    9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

    The food industry gets inundated with pumpkin spice everything when fall comes around but many people are tired of it. Here are some options for the haters.

    By Cassie Womack 2 months ago Read More
  • A freezer filled with various candy bar ice cream bars

    I Tried And Ranked 10 Candy Bar Ice Cream Treats From Worst To Best

    Which popular candy bar ice cream is the absolute best? We tried and tasted a wide selection to create the ultimate ranking of these sweet treats.

    By Michael Palan 2 months ago Read More
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