Happy National Retro Day! Here Are our Top 10 Retro Candies

Happy National Retro Day! Today, we’re taking a sweet trip down memory lane, celebrating the nostalgic flavors that defined our childhoods. Whether you grew up in the ‘50s, ‘70s, or even the ‘90s, there’s nothing like a classic candy to bring back happy memories.

So, in honor of this nostalgic day, we’re counting down the Top 10 Best Retro Candies...that will always have a special place in our hearts 💗

1. Necco Wafers

Love them or hate them, these chalky, colorful discs have been around since 1847! With their simple flavors and old-school charm, Necco Wafers are one of the oldest candies still in production today.

2. Wax Bottles (Nik-L-Nip)

Who remembers biting the top off these tiny wax bottles to sip the sweet, fruity liquid inside? They were fun, messy, and totally unique—definitely a throwback worth celebrating.

3. Candy Cigarettes

Before we knew better, kids used to walk around pretending to be grown-ups with these chalky sticks or bubble gum “cigarettes.” They’re a rare find nowadays, but still a memorable part of candy history.

4. Pop Rocks

The ultimate explosive candy! Pop Rocks have been wowing kids since the ‘70s with their fizzy, popping action that made every bite feel like a mini science experiment.

5. Razzles

Is it a candy? Is it gum? It’s both! Razzles start as a chewy candy and magically transform into gum—because why settle for one when you can have both?

6. Bit-O-Honey

This honey-flavored, chewy treat has been around for decades. If you had the patience to chew through one without it sticking to your teeth, you were a true retro candy champ.

7. Mary Janes

These peanut butter and molasses chews have been a staple since the early 1900s. They were simple, but if you loved peanut butter, they were the perfect sweet and sticky treat.

8. Bottle Caps

These soda-flavored candies brought the taste of your favorite fizzy drinks in a crunchy, tablet form. Root beer, cola, and cherry flavors made this candy a real classic.

9. Charleston Chew

Whether you ate it soft or froze it to snap into pieces, the nougat-filled Charleston Chew was a retro favorite that’s still around today.

10. Sixlets

Tiny, crunchy, candy-coated chocolate balls that were just as fun to eat as they were colorful. They weren’t M&Ms, but they sure had their own unique charm!

Honorable Mentions

It’s tough to limit the list to just 10, so here are a few more classic candies worth remembering:

• Tootsie Rolls – A chewy chocolate treat that’s been around forever.
• Lemonheads – Tart, sweet, and addicting!
• Zotz – A hard candy with a fizzy surprise inside.

Final Thoughts

National Retro Day is all about celebrating the past, and what better way to do that than by indulging in some old-school sweets? Whether you grab a pack of your childhood favorite or introduce a new generation to these classic treats, today is the perfect excuse to enjoy a little sugary nostalgia.

What’s your favorite retro candy? Let us know in the comments!