‘What did you think was a treat growing up?’ – 21 nostalgic things that people thought were so special as children

12.

‘I think my dad bought us a Happy Meal once.’
–Danglyweed

13.

‘Walkers brand crisps. We only ever had own brand, and when we went to the babysitter she treated us to Walkers.’
–dibblah

14.

‘Any drink that wasn’t tap water at a restaurant! We were only allowed to order a jacket potato and a glass of tap water if we were ever out for lunch. If I went with friends and their mum said I was allowed a J2O or a fizzy drink it was like I won the lottery!’
–originallyale

15.

‘Little chef was a Michelin star restaurant to my 8-year-old self.’
–8racoonsInABigCoat

16.

‘My parents would have scampi as a treat meal on Friday. It was after my tea. But they would give me one scampi that I would take upstairs to my bedroom and eat very slowly to enjoy. Like some sort of Victorian child.’
–Bashmore83

17.

‘Berries. Yes, we were middle class.’
–rybnickifull

18.

‘When I was a kid my mum used to get me a Belgian bun from the bakery after the dentist if I didn’t need any treatment. 34 now and still see them as dentist treats only.’
–Funky-Melon

19.

‘Going to the pictures. Checking the paper for what was on and the times, getting some popcorn, sneaking some sweets in. Sometimes would get a McDonalds after as well. It all definitely was a treat but I do it so often now that it’s just funny to remember how exciting I found it all.’
–zendayaismeechee

20.

‘Nuts. There was always a jar of Sun Pat in the cupboard, but actual bags of nuts only appeared at Christmas.’
–Kobbett

21.

‘Dairylea Lunchables. My mum refused to buy them, saying they were too expensive. So I never knew if they were actually good. Maybe I should buy some now I have adult money.’
–ans-myonul

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