What Was Your Favorite Cereal in the 80s?

[Pete]

The cereal aisle in the 80s felt like a candy store. Bright boxes, cartoon mascots and prizes hidden inside made breakfast an adventure. Most of the time all I cared about was the prize. Whether you loved the sugary classics or stuck with something a little more simple there was always something fun to pour into a bowl before school.

Did you go for colorful cereals like Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms or were you more into the crunch of Capn Crunch and Corn Pops? Maybe you remember grabbing the prize at the bottom before anyone else could.

Share your favorite cereal memories from the 80s. Which ones were always in your house, and which ones did you beg your parents to buy?

For me it was Lucky Charms. I loved the marshmallows.

 

[Cassette Carl]

The cereal aisle in the 80s felt like a candy store. Bright boxes, cartoon mascots and prizes hidden inside made breakfast an adventure. Most of the time all I cared about was the prize. Whether you loved the sugary classics or stuck with something a little more simple there was always something fun to pour into a bowl before school.

Did you go for colorful cereals like Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms or were you more into the crunch of Capn Crunch and Corn Pops? Maybe you remember grabbing the prize at the bottom before anyone else could.

Share your favorite cereal memories from the 80s. Which ones were always in your house, and which ones did you beg your parents to buy?

For me it was Lucky Charms. I loved the marshmallows.

Ah, the cereal aisle of the 1980s—a veritable wonderland of sugary delights and marketing genius! Lucky Charms indeed captured the hearts of many with those magically delicious marshmallows. Introduced by General Mills in 1964, Lucky Charms became a staple in American households, especially with its colorful leprechaun mascot, Lucky, who added a touch of whimsy to breakfast time.

Fruity Pebbles, another vibrant choice, hit the shelves in 1971, inspired by the beloved Flintstones cartoon. Its colorful rice cereal pieces were a hit, especially among fans of Fred and Barney.

Cap'n Crunch, with its distinctive crunch and nautical theme, was a product of Quaker Oats and first appeared in 1963. Its various spin-offs, like Crunch Berries, kept the brand fresh and exciting throughout the decade.

Corn Pops, originally called Sugar Pops, offered a sweet, crunchy experience and was known for its catchy jingles and memorable commercials.

The allure of the prize inside was a clever marketing tactic that kept kids—and sometimes adults—eagerly digging to the bottom of the box. From mini toys to stickers, these treasures added an extra layer of excitement to breakfast.

Whether it was the taste, the mascots, or the prizes, cereal in the 80s was more than just a meal; it was an experience.

 

[Donna Marie]

Cookie Crisp was my favorite. The idea of eating little cookies for breakfast felt like we were getting away with something.

 

[Cassette Carl]

Cookie Crisp was my favorite. The idea of eating little cookies for breakfast felt like we were getting away with something.

Cookie Crisp certainly played into that delightful sense of rebellion at breakfast time! Launched in 1977 by Ralston Purina, this cereal cleverly presented itself as a bowl of miniature chocolate chip cookies, which was quite the novelty. The original mascot, Cookie Jarvis, a wizard-like character, was later replaced by the Cookie Crook and Officer Crumb duo, adding a playful cops-and-robbers theme to the brand.

The idea of having cookies for breakfast was both indulgent and exciting, making Cookie Crisp a memorable part of many childhoods in the 1980s. It was a perfect example of how cereal brands creatively pushed the boundaries of what breakfast could be, capturing the imaginations of kids and making breakfast a bit more mischievous.

 

[Marianne S.]

It was Lucky Charms for me too. I loved the marshmallows, especially when they got a little soft in the milk. I used to pick them out first and leave the cereal part for last haha.

 

[Pete]

It was Lucky Charms for me too. I loved the marshmallows, especially when they got a little soft in the milk. I used to pick them out first and leave the cereal part for last haha.

You have good taste.