10 Vintage Candy Bars You’ll Never Get to Taste Again

Candy companies have a bad habit of taking away some of the best treats ever made. Over the years, plenty of delicious chocolate bars have disappeared from store shelves, leaving fans heartbroken. Here are 10 vintage candy bars that are gone for good—unless a miracle (or a major brand revival) happens.

1. PB Max

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This peanut butter-packed chocolate bar from the ‘90s was a fan favorite, but it disappeared because Mars executives allegedly didn’t like peanut butter. It had a crunchy cookie base, thick peanut butter filling, and a milk chocolate coating—basically a peanut butter lover’s dream. Despite its popularity, Mars discontinued it, leaving fans to wonder why they hated money. To this day, people still beg for its return, but Mars refuses to budge.

2. Bar None

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Bar None hit the scene in the late ‘80s as a delicious mix of chocolate wafers, peanuts, and caramel. It had a devoted following, but Hershey changed the recipe in the ‘90s, adding caramel and splitting it into two smaller bars. Fans weren’t impressed, and the candy eventually disappeared. Though some small companies have tried to revive it, the original Hershey’s version is long gone.

3. Reggie! Bar

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Named after baseball legend Reggie Jackson, this caramel-and-peanut-packed chocolate bar debuted in the ‘70s and was a home run with fans. It was even handed out at Yankees games when Jackson hit his 500th home run. Unfortunately, it didn’t stay in production for long, making a brief comeback in the ‘90s before disappearing again. Today, the only place you’ll find it is in nostalgia-filled memories.

4. Marathon Bar

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This legendary candy bar was basically a long, braided caramel-and-chocolate masterpiece that took forever to eat (hence the name). The wrapper even had a ruler to prove it was an impressive eight inches long. Sadly, Hershey discontinued it in the ‘80s, though the UK still has a similar version called the Curly Wurly. American fans, however, are still waiting for a true comeback.

5. Seven Up Bar

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No, this wasn’t a soda-flavored candy bar—it was way cooler. The Seven Up Bar featured seven different chocolate-covered filling sections, including caramel, coconut, and mint. It was basically a box of chocolates in a single bar, making it perfect for indecisive snackers. Sadly, it disappeared in the ‘70s, leaving behind only legends of its greatness.

6. Milkshake Bar

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The Milkshake Bar was all about smooth, creamy chocolate that melted in your mouth like an actual milkshake. It was a top choice for candy lovers in the mid-20th century but slowly faded into obscurity. Some say it tasted like a malted milk ball in bar form, which makes its disappearance even more tragic. If it ever came back, it would probably sell out instantly.

7. Hershey’s S’Mores Bar

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This early 2000s masterpiece was everything you loved about s’mores in a single candy bar—graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate all in one. It had a devoted fanbase, but for some reason, Hershey decided to pull the plug. No campfire required, no mess—just pure s’mores perfection. Its absence is still deeply mourned by snack enthusiasts.

8. Butterfinger BB’s

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Technically not a full candy bar, but these bite-sized Butterfinger pieces were too good not to mention. They had all the crispy, peanut-buttery goodness of a Butterfinger, but in little round bites that were somehow even more addictive. Despite their popularity, Nestlé discontinued them in the early 2000s, breaking hearts everywhere. People still petition for their return, but so far, no luck.

9. Summit Bar

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This lesser-known gem from the ‘80s was a chocolate-covered peanut butter wafer bar that rivaled Kit Kat. It had a unique texture with a crispy yet creamy balance that fans adored. For reasons unknown, it quietly vanished, leaving fans to settle for less satisfying alternatives. If it ever returned, it would be an instant hit.

10. Wonka Bar

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Thanks to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Wonka Bar was one of the most famous candy bars ever—but the real-life version never stuck around for long. Several versions were released over the years, but none lasted permanently. The most recent attempt was in the early 2000s but was discontinued in 2010. Sorry, but no golden tickets are left.

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