Thursday, September 11, 2008
quest to find the Hydrox
Ok, now that Hydrox cookies are apparently back on the shelves for a while I'd like to try some. Has anybody in Seattle actually found these in a store? I take a look when I'm out grocery shopping
update: Well that was easy. Thanks to tips from Mouse and Regan in the comments I found these at a Safeway (my local Bad Times store which I usually avoid). They were not in the cookie aisle, they were not in the cookie aisle endcap, nope, these were in a single display hanging out by the flavored milks. So far I like them, but of course I was raised on Oreos.
categories: food
hydrox cookies! When I was little, I always went to the kids' program at my temple during the High Holy Days. They always served us a kosher snack, and Hydrox fit the bill. I haven't seen those in a looong time.
Comment by Rachel — September 11, 2008 @ 8:39 am
I just saw these at Winco the other day.I was in Federal Way, but I think there are Winco stores further north.
Comment by Kelly — September 11, 2008 @ 8:47 am
Safeway! At least the one here in Everett does, this week they're on sale 2 for $5!
Comment by Mouse — September 11, 2008 @ 9:01 am
Rachel - As far as I know the Hydrox are back for a short time to celebrate the 100 year anniversary, much to the delight of Hydrox lovers.
Comment by megan — September 11, 2008 @ 9:08 am
oh Quest!
when i saw this in my reader i thought it said Guest to Find the Hydrox, and thought you were leaving hydrox cookies on your guest bedroom pillowtops...
i thought, hmm, that's crumbly....
anyway looks like you may have to wait til the end of the month to have them show up: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/FEATURES02/809030351/1027
Comment by holly — September 11, 2008 @ 9:08 am
Holly - Gah, conflicting reports. I kept reading late August date, and now I cannot get the Hydrox cookie site to load. Yesterday I seem to remember it indicated that they should be available now.
Mouse - Thanks, good to know somebody has spotted them for reals.
Comment by megan — September 11, 2008 @ 9:14 am
Hydrox, I banish thee foul impersonators!!!
When I was in elementary school I thought I was being so sly by trading my PB&J sammich for what I thought were good old Oreos. Imagine my surprise and disgust when my bounty turned out to by Hydrox!!! YUCK! If I knew where they were sold I wouldn't tell.
Comment by Brie — September 11, 2008 @ 9:30 am
I got mine at Safeway in Redmond. Mmm... childhood...
Comment by Ahava — September 11, 2008 @ 9:56 am
I was just in a philly suburb due to a hurricane-extended trip and saw Hydrox on the shelves of a grocery store. I can't remember whether it was the Giant or the Genuardi's, but they were definitely Hydrox, and they were definitely for sale.
Comment by Matt — September 11, 2008 @ 9:57 am
I just bought some of these this past weekend! They were on an endcap no where near the other cookies.
Comment by regan — September 11, 2008 @ 10:03 am
Ok, thanks mouse and regan! I found them at the local grocery store that I usually avoid, I needed to get eggs anyhow.
Comment by megan — September 11, 2008 @ 10:19 am
This won't be helpful to you but I saw a whole case of them in Safeway in San Francisco this AM. I did a double take... Bizarre to see the Hydrox name after so long. Hope they bring back some other old favorites!
Comment by Rachel — September 11, 2008 @ 11:01 am
i love that "bad times" link! i just moved away from a bad times kroger.
you're giving me an excuse to go buy cookies now. maybe a hydrox crust needs to be tested?
Comment by kelley — September 11, 2008 @ 11:30 am
I saw them at Safeway in Missoula. :-)
Comment by Patia — September 11, 2008 @ 11:36 am
My mom always bought Hydrox cause they were cheaper than Oreos, lol. Funny...we were just talking about these the other day. Now if only Sunshine started making Sugar Wafers again...YUM!!!!
Comment by Danielle — September 11, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Guys, if you haven't tried them out yet, check out the Newman's Own version of these cookies. So good! They are 100% natural so I don't mind giving them to the kids...well, at least that's what I tell myself when I put 3 bags of them into my shopping cart. :)
Comment by Momager — September 11, 2008 @ 12:55 pm
I will have to give those cookies a shot. They look like Oreos and that's a start.
Comment by Spare Ribbon — September 11, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
They are all over my South Carolina stores. Love the packaging, but I love Oreos best - double stuffed.
Comment by Michele C — September 11, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
The pattern on the Hydrox cookie is eerily similar to the pattern on the manhole cover in your flickr stream on the right column of the page. Visual echo.
Comment by Eliza — September 11, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
I must have been the lone Hydrox freak then - I loved them better than Oreos. The cookie was less sweet and had a more pronounced chocolate taste. These new Hydrox do not live up to my memory though. I know that Nabisco did change the recipe to make them "more healthy" by leaving out the transfats, but I would like to point out that I rarely eat cookies to be "more healthy".
If you want a nice tasting sandwich cookie, try Newman-0's. Pricey but good.
Comment by Rosie — September 12, 2008 @ 3:57 am
y'know, I never liked Hydrox. I was an Oreo gal myself. Then I went to the dark side and got Double Stuff for a couple of years. Good thing my metabolism was on high in my teen years ;)
Comment by Joanna Schmidt — September 12, 2008 @ 5:16 am
yes, albertsons on aurora accross from the krispy kreme!
Comment by blubberfatality — September 12, 2008 @ 6:56 am
does anyone else make the connection between the hydrox and the manhole cover photo?
Comment by anne — September 12, 2008 @ 9:17 am
I spotted a rack of them in the center aisle of a Meijer grocery store in Grand Rapids. I stopped and paused, as I remember well the day I heard they were discontinuing them. I didn't buy them - trying the option of self control for weight loss. I may just have to let the hydrox win, though!
Comment by Jill — September 13, 2008 @ 9:21 am
Like Hydrox. Like Oreos. Love Joe Joe's from TJ's.
Comment by Sacha — September 13, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
I hadn't realized that they were not available! I recently saw them in a display next to milk/dairy in a Genuardi's (Safeway)outside of Philadelphia.
Funny that people love them. When I was little, I was embarassed to have them in my lunch box. I thought they were the poor man's Oreo. Curious as to what they would taste like now....
Comment by Cathy — September 15, 2008 @ 5:43 am
wow! i don't think i've seen these in a LONG time. my father-in-law prefers hydrox though they're not readily available anymore. i don't know if i've even seem them out here.
Comment by prasti — September 15, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
My huband, a Hydrox fan has been waiting for these. I grew up with Oreo. We have always had the taste debate. We bought both and did a blind taste test with the kids. The results were even. My husband was very surprised that there wasn't a big difference in taste. I still only like Hydrox if they are dipped in milk...Oreos I can eat right out of the box.
Comment by Monica — September 15, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
have you tried Newman O's? i love them. the cookie is much crunchier than an oreo and i actually prefer the cream center over oreo. i find oreo too sweet or yucky in my mouth. you have to try Newman's brand if you already haven't.
Comment by Stacy T — September 16, 2008 @ 2:18 am
I used to eat Hydrox as a teenager because they were vegan and Oreos aren't. I somehow found it justifiable to eat almost anything, no matter how bad it was for me, just because it had no animal products in the ingredients list. FYI Cookie Crisp cereal is also vegan. Mmm Newman-O's. Delicious.
Comment by Colleen G — September 18, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Back in the Cleveland area, Marc's has them 2 packs for 4.98.
Comment by Nicole — September 18, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Where can I find Hydrox on the San Francisco Peninsula?? I've looked in Safeway and Target to no avail...
Thanks.
Tom
Comment by Tom — October 13, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
Anyone seen them in NE Florida?? I LOVED Hydrox and was really glad to hear they were bringing them back but I cannot find them! I want to stock my freezer!
Comment by Sue — November 6, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
Woodman's carries them for 2/$4 in the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin area.
Comment by cheesymeg — November 12, 2008 @ 1:23 pm