10 Nostalgic Ice Cream Truck Treats That You Can Still Buy in Stores

The ice cream truck was a staple in neighborhoods and parks for decades. But these days, they're few and far between, making the simple joy of an ice cream treat and the rush of running to catch it before it makes its way down the street feel like a distant memory.

Several classics – like the beloved Choco Taco – are sadly no longer available. But some sweet treats are now available in stores in bulk, so you can save money shopping and relive those magical years of youth.

Here are 10 popular ice cream truck treats you can still pick up at a grocery store today.

Price: $6.29

If you were an ice cream aficionado in the 80s and 90s, you may have been on the Push Up bandwagon. These creamy sherbets are essentially frozen on a stick and served in a toilet paper roll, and they are some of the most delicious, nostalgic treats.

If you look hard, you can find an updated version in limited storefronts of major grocers.

Price: $4.59

Good Humor made an easier-to-eat version of Nestle's Drumstick, with an incredible ratio of chocolate sauce and nuts to vanilla ice cream. It was the perfect snack size.

You can still find Giant King Cones individually wrapped at some local convenience stores and bodegas. However, they're not as easily available at your local grocer as other nostalgic dessert options.

Price: $6.49

One of the most classic ice cream desserts is the ice cream sandwich. The most well-known and oldest version is made of two wafer-like, soft chocolate cookie sides with a slab of old-fashioned vanilla in the center.

While there are many takes on the old classic available,if you want one that's just like what you used to get as a kid, swing through retailers like Walmart for a 12-pack to always have one on hand.

$6.59

Nestle Crunch – the ice cream version of their popular Crunch candies – was introduced to the market in 1938.

You can still buy these at the store in single packs or a box of six.

Price: $5.99

If you've never had a Fudgsicle, you might not have experienced the joy of pure decadent chocolate layered with ice crystals melting in your mouth quite the way you should.

These bars now come in a sugar-free version and you can find them at most major grocers.

Price: $5.89

A fruity, flavorful, fun bar of sunshine from yesteryear is Good Humor's Creamsicle. This treat features vanilla ice cream covered in an orange sherbet, making it a creamy, light delight. 

You can grab a 6-pack of these 100-calorie bars for just $5.89 at Target, and some ice cream trucks still sell them individually.

Price: $5.48

Red, white, and blue popsicles took over ice cream trucks in the summertime, whether you were ordering a tri-colored Hyper Stripe, Mega Missile, or Bomb Pop.

Normally made from flavors like cherry, lemon, and blue raspberry, the Original Bomb Pop is now available in other flavors and color options in 12-packs at many grocery stores.

Price: $4.59

The first Klondike Bar was created in 1922. A square of solid ice cream hand dipped into Swiss Milk Chocolate, this tasty treat was an instant classic and came in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, maple, and grape flavor options.

Now you can also find them in flavors like Reese's, Caramel Pretzel, Mint Chocolate Chip, and more in many grocery store freezers.

Price: $4.99

While many competitors have tried to make similar items to the original Chipwich, no one seems to have quite hit the mark.

This treat was taken off the market in 2011, but came back with a vengeance in 2018 due to popular demand. The brand now makes a variety of options like Birthday Cake and Thin Mint.

Price: $4.29

In 1989, Dove International introduced the Snickers Ice Cream Bar to the market, and things were never quite the same.

Not only can you still buy these wonderful treats, but you can get them in other Snickers bar varieties, like dark chocolate, minis, and peanut butter in 12-packs at your local grocer.

Luckily, many of our childhood ice cream truck favorites are still around. 

When you're feeling nostalgic, you can save money on groceries and take a trip down memory lane by grabbing a box at the store instead of treating yourself each time the ice cream truck comes around.