Top 20 Foods That Don't Exist Anymore

#20: Oreo Cakesters

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They're like Oreos, but… “cakey.” If that description turns you off, then maybe you're too young to remember Oreo Cakesters in their heyday. That's because this Oreo experiment was more than just an Oreo Cookies/snack cake hybrid. There was a fluffy indulgence to the creamy filling that tasted a bit more "executive" than your average Double Stuf, while the cake itself was softer and more spongy than it had any right to be, honestly. Did Oreo Cakesters feel like the cookie company was trying to go for that sweet, sweet Hostess money? Maybe, but we weren't complaining. Bring these back!

#19: Ice Cream Cones Cereal

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Sugar-loaded cereals are so nostalgic, it’s only natural that the sickeningly sweet brands are the ones we’re going to remember most fondly. Case in point? Ice Cream Cones Cereal! Sold by General Mills in the late ‘80s when companies weren’t even bothering to pretend that the cereal they were peddling was healthy, Ice Cream Cones consisted of puffed sweet treats that tasted like your favorite flavors of ice cream - chocolate chip, vanilla and chocolate. Little golden sugar cone-shaped triangles stood in for the cones to complete the visual effect. They only lasted a year in their original run, though it was brought back for a one-time deal in 2003 for the ice cream cone’s 100th anniversary and General Mills introduced Drumstick cereal in 2019, but 1987 was still the sweetest year of them all.

It may seem as if there's a new flavor of Cheetos available every week, so you'd be forgiven if you didn't notice that Cheetos Twisted no longer exist. These curly Q-shaped Cheetos snacks were thicker, meaning more of that finger-staining cheese dust to coat your fingers. They also arrived armed with that patented Cheetos crunch and were available from around 2002 to 2012, but all good things must eventually come to an end. The Cheetos folks discontinued their Twisted brand, but never fear because the company is bound to create something similar down the line.

#17: McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

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The Arch Deluxe was a deluxe flop. McDonald’s had been growing a reputation as a restaurant for children, and they created the Arch Deluxe to combat this notion. Made specifically for adults, it contained a quarter-pound burger with all the typical toppings, plus a special sauce mixed from mustard and mayonnaise. The chain launched a massive marketing campaign to promote the burger and released it nationwide in the spring of 1996. Unfortunately, it proved an enormous bomb owing to its premium price and high caloric count. After $300 million spent in research, development, and marketing, McDonald’s discontinued the Arch Deluxe in August of 2000.

It’s amazing what fast food companies will do to capture the attention of children. Take some standard fries, add a packet of flavoring, bam - “Shake ‘Em Up Fries.” Thanks for your money. Back in 2002, Burger King introduced this item, which was essentially fries with a packet of cheese powder that allowed kids to make so-called cheesy fries. It was a fun little novelty, but not much else. And like most novelties, the fun quickly wore off, and the shake ‘em up fries were discontinued as quick as they appeared. They now exist in the nostalgic recesses of ‘90s kids everywhere.

#15: The Dairy Queen Breeze

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The Blizzard is a Dairy Queen mainstay and has remained as such since its introduction in 1985. The company sold 100 million Blizzards in its first year alone, and people continuously flock to the chain to get their hands on the soft-serve treat. Five years after its inception, Dairy Queen attempted a low-calorie frozen yogurt alternative called the Breeze, which was said to have 10 less calories per ounce. The Breeze lasted over a decade but never reached the cultural heights of its denser predecessor and was discontinued in 2001 owing to a lack of demand.

#14: Volcano Burrito

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Introduced in 1995 as a tie-in to the movie “Congo,” the Volcano Burrito came equipped with the standard ground beef, shredded cheese, rice, red tortilla strips, and a special “Lava sauce.” It disappeared following the promotion but was brought back in the spring of 2009, where it was placed on the so-called Volcano Menu alongside the Volcano Taco. It was a very popular item, and even to this day, people are trying to replicate the delicious Lava sauce at home. Unfortunately, the Volcano Menu was scrapped in 2012, and the Volcano Burrito disappeared the following year. That said, it can reportedly still be found in Britain, South Korea, and Iceland.

#13: S'mores Grahams [aka S’mores Crunch]

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Ice cream is great, but maybe you gravitated more towards to the cereal-ized, deconstructed version of this late night camping fireside snack? General Mills has shrunk down many a treat over the years - some have stood the test of time, like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, while others, like French Toast Crunch, were discontinued, only to be revived due to popular demand. Sadly, this particularly offering, which boldly threw marshmallows into the mix without even bothering to disguise them as something else, is no longer available. It ran from 1982 to 1988, and was briefly brought back in the ‘90s, only to get the axe again.

Parents will often do just about anything to get their kids to eat healthy, but even the busiest folks have their limits. Yogos weren't trying to masquerade as healthy fruit or yogurt, but instead were sugary fruit-flavored snacks with a yogurt coating on top. They were an acquired taste, to say the least, but millennials were ON THAT taste back when they were kids, as Yogos seemed to be on top between 2005 and the beginning of the 2010s. Chewy, sweet, sour, and available in varieties of berry flavors, Yogos were perhaps too unique for this world and burned so bright that they could never be brought back.

#11: Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bars

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Hey! Ever think to yourself, "I've been good. Why shouldn't I have cheesecake for a snack?" No? It was just us? Ah, well. We have no regrets about devouring this indulgent snack from the Philadelphia people: small, snack-sized cheesecake squares available to eat any hour of the day. You want the graham cracker bottom? You get the graham cracker bottom. You want sweet icing and fruit laced over that thick cheesecake deliciousness? Shut the front door and eat these slices of heaven in private, because we guarantee you're gonna have a moment. We can only hope and pray that the next time we stroll by our grocer's freezer, this classic snack will be staring back at us.

Yes… General Mills has released a modern TMNT-themed cereal inspired by the animated Nickelodeon series, but that’s not the cereal we want. This show, as well as the contemporary live-action films, may resonate with the youth, but we’re here in the name of nostalgia - and for ‘80s and ‘90s kids, few properties hit the mark like our favorite heroes in a half-shell. Featuring our beloved animated crimefighters on the box, this cereal, true to its namesake, was an odd hybrid that combines a base cereal similar to Chex with Lucky Charms-style marshmallows. And you know what? It was totally awesome.

The Hershey's company has so many delicious snacks under their belt, it's easy to forget that there's also plenty of forgotten classics. Hershey's Swoops were one, but the penultimate spot on our list goes to the much-missed Hershey's Bites. No, not the candy bites, but this even crunchier and more snackable concoction that came in a variety of flavors. Rolos, Kit Kats, Peppermint Patties, and more were all shrunk down and packaged in a size that was perfectly geared for guzzling. Unfortunately, they posed a choking hazard for some, and most of the line was discontinued. However, Hershey's website does say that limited flavors can be purchased direct, but don't go scouring store shelves for this one.

#8: Cap’n Crunch’s Oops! Choco Donuts

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It’s a thin line that companies need to walk when trying to market cereal based on baked goods to kids. Parents can seemingly accept sweet treat-based products, so long as they’re inspired by traditional breakfast dishes like French toast or cinnamon toast. But when the concept is something like ice cream, or as is the case here, donuts… it’s a little harder to swallow. Parents be damned though - these were awesome. With the familiar face of Cap’n Crunch on the box, these chocolate cereal rings garnished with sprinkles were a home run with the kids. Sadly… they were also too good for this world, and were discontinued.

If there was ever a snack cookie king, this was the one. The mighty Keebler Elves truly outdid themselves when they magically concocted the recipe for the perfect treat. The shortbread wasn't too sweet and held its integrity against that chocolatey or peanut-buttery flavor core that burst onto your taste buds with the force of a fudgy freight train. Oh, and if you warmed these bad boys in the microwave for a few seconds? Absolute heaven. We're not sure if we can go all the way to the top of the Keebler Elf hierarchy for some answers, but we're desperate for Magic Middles to be made available again.

It’s unfair to say that the McRib doesn’t exist anymore. Rather, it’s been made a seasonal favorite in the vein of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte. Invented by René Arend, the same man who made Chicken McNuggets, the McRib was introduced as a limited-time item in 1981. Unfortunately, it suffered a few years of disappointing sales and was permanently taken off the menu four years later. It was nationally revived in 1994 as a tie-in promotion with the “Flintstones” movie and has remained a seasonal item ever since. It is typically brought back in the fall, with some theorizing that its return coincides with the seasonally low price of pork.

#5: Bell Beefer

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Serving as Taco Bell’s answer to hamburger joints, the Bell Beefer was a Sloppy Joe-like burger with ground beef, onions, lettuce, and a special sauce. Nothing fancy, but it certainly got the job done. Introduced in the ‘60s as the Chiliburger, the Bell Beefer enjoyed initial success but quickly fell by the wayside. It just sort of stuck around for a while, not popular enough to be a bestseller but not poor enough to be cut from the menu. But when Taco Bell transitioned to the Tex-Mex style in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the Bell Beefer finally got the boot. It made a brief resurgence in 2012 as part of the dollar menu, but this too has disappeared.

Taco Bell wanted to get in on the breakfast market, and their first order of business was the Waffle Taco. Consisting of a folded waffle, bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs, and a drizzle of syrup, the Waffle Taco was a truly bizarre concoction, even for those used to silly fast food novelties. Unfortunately, it didn’t look good from the outset, with Chief Marketing Officer Chris Brandt ambiguously stating, “Some of the things on our menu might run out of gas.” That proved to be the case, as the Waffle Taco was discontinued just one year after its inception, having been replaced with the Biscuit Taco.

The source of Taco Bell’s Enchirito remains disputed, with various franchise owners - and even a high school student from Montebello - receiving credit. The Enchirito appeared in the ‘60s, when one could buy an Enchirito, a taco, and a drink for 89 cents - about $7 today. It was composed of a tortilla, ground beef, beans, onions, and cheese. It was officially discontinued in 1993 but brought back later that decade following intense demand. Unfortunately, it was once again taken off the menu in 2013 and has remained off ever since. With that said, customers can reportedly still order one owing to its traditional ingredients and easy construction.

#2: Burger King Ribs

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Ribs were the last thing that people expected from a fast food joint like Burger King, and it was this novelty that made them a phenomenon. Back in May of 2010, Burger King introduced racks of ribs to their menu, charging customers $8.99 to get their hands on the smokey goodness. And while some balked at the premium price, others flocked to their local franchise to give them a try. In fact, the promotion proved so successful that they were forced to cut it short owing to a lack of product. Ravenous customers had eaten their entire supply, but despite the obvious demand, the ribs have never been brought back.

There once was a time when you could order pizza from an everyday McDonald’s. Introduced in the ‘80s, the McPizza (as it was creatively called) was instantly mocked by consumers and competitors alike, with Pizza Hut even calling it the “McFrozen.” And while it proved a somewhat popular novelty item, it was never really able to shed its reputation, and it was permanently pulled from the menu in the late ‘90s. McDonald’s claims that the McPizza was discontinued owing to its long cook times, as each pizza took upwards of ten minutes to make. Talk about a drive-thru clogger. However, those willing to make a trip to Orlando, Florida will find the last McDonald’s in the world still serving the McPizza.