A classic pairing of vanilla ice cream and chocolate biscuit cookies, a luxury enjoyed on special "treat days" that still brings back fond memories.
Tiny cartons of bubblegum pink strawberry milk were a school lunch staple, loved despite not tasting like real strawberries, and hard to find in grocery stores.
A Southern classic, this chocolatey cake's origins may be murky, but its position at the top of the cafeteria dessert pyramid is undisputed.
A novelty that fit perfectly into school lunch trays, rectangle pizza was a weekly treat, even if the sauce tasted a little like ketchup.
A cheesy, meaty, crunchy delight, Crispitos are a beloved school lunch staple, so revered that their return to lunch trays in 2022 was a social media sensation.
The utensil was the star of this lunchroom favorite, with the tiny wooden spoon and paper lid making the experience of eating ice cream even more special.
A deep-fried, cornbread-battered treat that's perfect for eating on a stick, corn dogs are a Southern favorite, regardless of their disputed origins.
A nostalgic chocolate drink that's essentially a better version of chocolate milk, Yoo-hoos are a lunchroom favorite, especially when served in bottles.
A Southern comfort food classic, country-fried steak was a cafeteria staple, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, and often accompanied by canned green beans.