17 Gas Station Snacks That No Longer Exist
These 17 discontinued gas station snacks once filled road trips with flavor, nostalgia, and unique textures but are now only memories of roadside stops.
- Alyana Aguja
- 4 min read
Gas station snacks have always been part of road trip culture, offering a quick bite during long drives. Many favorites, from Butterfinger BB’s to Doritos Rollitos, disappeared over the years despite their popularity. Their absence has turned them into nostalgic icons, with fans still longing for their return.
1. Butterfinger BB’s
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Butterfinger BB’s were bite-sized chocolate-coated nuggets of the classic Butterfinger bar. They were messy but fun, often leaving chocolate smudges on your fingers. Discontinued in 2006, they remain a nostalgic snack many fans want back.
2. Planters Cheez Balls
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These neon-orange cheese puffs came in a blue canister that became iconic. Their tangy, cheesy dust and airy crunch made them a road trip favorite. Although they briefly returned in limited releases, they never fully came back to gas station shelves.
3. Doritos 3D’s
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Doritos 3D’s were puffed, crunchy triangles filled with air that gave them a unique texture. They were especially popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While Frito-Lay revived them in 2021, the original flavors from gas station snack racks are long gone.
4. Kudos Bars
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Kudos were marketed as healthier granola bars but were really candy bars in disguise. With flavors like M&M’s, Snickers, and Dove Chocolate, they became popular snacks on long drives. They quietly disappeared in the 2010s, leaving a gap for sweet snack bars.
5. PB Max
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PB Max was a cookie topped with peanut butter and covered in chocolate. It launched in 1989 and sold well, but Mars discontinued it in the 1990s despite strong sales. Its absence is often blamed on the Mars family’s dislike of peanut butter.
6. Doritos Collisions
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Doritos Collisions combined two flavors in one bag, such as Cool Ranch with Hot Wings. The concept let snackers mix and match flavors for variety on the go. While fans loved them, the line disappeared in the late 2000s.
7. Wonka Bar
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Inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Wonka Bar was Nestlé’s attempt at blending reality with fantasy. It came in various chocolate varieties and became a novelty buy at convenience stores. Discontinued in 2010, it still carries pop culture nostalgia.
8. Reese’s Bites
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Reese’s Bites offered the taste of peanut butter cups in small, shareable spheres. They were sold in resealable bags, perfect for car rides. They vanished in the late 2000s, later replaced by Reese’s Minis.
9. Doritos Rollitos
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Doritos Rollitos were rolled-up, taquito-style Doritos chips. They had extra crunch and were marketed as a bold on-the-go snack. They were released in the early 2000s, but they disappeared after only a few years.
10. Swoops
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Swoops were thin, Pringle-shaped chocolate slices branded by Hershey’s. They came in flavors like Reese’s and Almond Joy, designed for easy snacking. Despite their clever design, they were discontinued in 2006.
11. O’Boisies
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O’Boisies were a unique potato chip from Keebler with a bubbly, airy texture. They were lightly seasoned and became a cult favorite in the 1990s. After their discontinuation, fans have petitioned for their return.
12. Pepsi Blue
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Although technically a drink, Pepsi Blue was sold alongside snacks at gas stations and treated like one. Its bright blue color and berry flavor made it stand out on shelves. Discontinued in 2004, it briefly resurfaced in 2021 but vanished again.
13. Kudos Cookies & Creme
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This particular flavor of Kudos stood out because it mixed a granola bar base with cookies-and-cream candy coating. It was one of the sweetest “healthy” snacks available. Like the rest of the Kudos line, it faded away quietly.
14. Life Savers Holes
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These tiny, bite-sized candies were marketed as the “centers” of traditional Life Savers. They came in small tubes perfect for glove compartments. Production stopped in the 1990s due to safety concerns over choking hazards.
15. Tato Skins
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Keebler’s Tato Skins were potato snacks baked with the flavor of real potato skin. They were hearty, salty, and perfect for gas station shelves. Though some versions exist today under different brands, the originals are gone.
16. Marathon Bar
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The Marathon Bar was a braided chocolate-covered caramel bar, stretching to eight inches. It was introduced in the 1970s and had a ruler on the package to show off its size. It was discontinued in the early 1980s, but it left a lasting impression.
17. Keebler Pizzarias
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Pizzarias were pizza-flavored chips made from real pizza dough. Their intense seasoning and crunch made them a unique snack option in the 1990s. Despite their popularity, they were pulled from shelves by the mid-’90s.