11 Ice Cream Truck Treats from the Past That Are Hard to Find Now

Relive summer days gone by with these nostalgic ice cream truck favorites that are nearly impossible to find today.

  • Chris Graciano
  • 2 min read
11 Ice Cream Truck Treats from the Past That Are Hard to Find Now
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Nothing beats the jingle of an ice cream truck going down the street. These ice cream delights marked our summers as children for many years. Some masterpieces have survived, while many have gone or become rare jewels.

1. Screwball

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Served in a plastic cone with a gumball at the bottom, the Screwball was equal parts ice cream and treasure hunt. Its tangy, sherbet-like flavor made it stand out.

2. WWF Ice Cream Bars

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These cookie sandwiches featured wrestling superstars printed on the front and a vanilla ice cream center. Kids ate them as much for the collectible stick as the dessert itself.

3. Bubble Play

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More than just a popsicle, Bubble Play had a bubblegum baseball inside and a red, white, and blue shell. It looked like summer and tasted like sweet nostalgia.

4. Choco Taco

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This was a waffle cone shaped like a taco, filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and topped with chocolate and peanuts. It was one-of-a-kind and beloved for decades.

5. Flintstones Push-Up Pops

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These creamy, sherbet-style pops were pushed out of a cardboard tube, each one featuring a Flintstones character. They were messy, fun, and totally worth the sticky fingers.

6. Mickey Mouse Bar (Original Version)

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Before the modern Disney-branded version, the original Mickey Mouse ice cream bar had a distinct look and flavor. With candy eyes and chocolate ears, it was more playful than polished.

7. Toasted Almond Bar

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More sophisticated than most truck treats, this one featured vanilla ice cream coated in crushed almonds and a soft outer shell. It appealed to kids and adults alike.

8. Candy Center Crunch

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A crispy-coated vanilla bar with a gooey candy surprise in the middle, it was full of textures and flavor. Unpredictable and fun, it kept kids guessing.

9. Jet Bar

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This patriotic pop came in red, white, and blue stripes and was frozen rocket fuel for a hot afternoon. Its glossy finish and bold colors made it a standout.

10. Orange Cream Bar

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A velvety orange shell wrapped around creamy vanilla — simple but unforgettable. It had that dreamy, nostalgic creamsicle vibe.

11. Ice Cream Sandwich with Neapolitan Stripes

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Not your basic sandwich — this one had layers of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla between two soft cookies. It was a rainbow of flavor in every bite.

Written by: Chris Graciano

Chris has always had a vivid imagination, turning childhood daydreams into short stories and later, scripts for films. His passion for storytelling eventually led him to content writing, where he’s spent over four years blending creativity with a practical approach. Outside of work, Chris enjoys rewatching favorites like How I Met Your Mother and The Office, and you’ll often find him in the kitchen cooking or perfecting his coffee brew.

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