'They don't make things like they used to' is a bit of a cliché at this point, but when it comes to breakfast, it's certainly true. Whether we’re talking sugar-drenched cereal or weird meat-and-fruit combos, breakfasts back in the day just hit different. So, join us on a trip down memory lane and discover the amazing vintage breakfast foods that fueled past generations, counting down to the tastiest of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery and join us to discover the retro breakfasts we used to love. How many do you remember?

We've based our ranking on how tasty and iconic each food is, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Vintage breakfast favorites that past generations loved