Rare 90s Cadbury chocolate bar is spotted at The Range after vanishing from shelves two decades ago
CHOCOLATE lovers are buzzing after a rare Cadbury bar from the 90s has been spotted back on shelves — this time at The Range.
Shoppers were stunned to see the nostalgic Top Deck bar on sale, years after it vanished from UK shops in the early 2000s.
One excited fan took to Facebook, posting: “Loads of different Cadbury bars spotted at The Range,” sparking a wave of sweet-toothed excitement in the comments.
“Had them all. Amazing,” wrote one user, while another added: “I was just saying about a big mint crisp being needed!”
Others tagged their friends, eager to share the choc discovery.
The 95g Top Deck bar, which features two generous layers of creamy white and classic Dairy Milk chocolate, was a childhood favourite for many growing up in the 90s.
It originally launched in 1993 and quickly gained a cult following before quietly disappearing from UK shelves in the early 2000s.
Fans spent years calling for its return — and last year, Cadbury finally brought it back as a limited-edition release to mark the brand’s 200th anniversary.
Mara Popa, brand manager at Mondelēz International, said at the time: “We’re delighted to be answering Cadbury fans’ requests and relaunching Cadbury Top Deck in the UK for a limited time, as part of our 200-year anniversary celebrations.
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“With two delicious layers of milk and creamy white chocolate, every bite of Cadbury Top Deck will reward you with pure indulgence!”
The bar’s return was met with huge excitement, especially after it was spotted on sale for just 75p at Farmfoods earlier this year.
Compared to other retailers, the discount was massive — Morrisons was selling it for £2, Iceland for £1.25, and Amazon had it listed for nearly £5.
News of the bargain quickly spread on deal-hunting websites like HotUKDeals and across social media, where fans rushed to snap up the limited stock.
Now, with sightings of the Top Deck at The Range, shoppers are hoping for another chance to relive their favourite chocolate memories without breaking the bank.
The Range has become known for stocking quirky and limited-edition treats, but availability often varies by location.
Fans hoping to grab one are being urged to head to their nearest branch quickly, as there’s no guarantee of how long stocks will last.
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Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars.
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They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged.
Buy bigger bars – most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar.
So if you’ve got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
