First made1976
Made by thenBreaker Confections, Chicago (under the Willy Wonka name)
Made by nowDiscontinued (2010)
StatusDiscontinued
TypeCandy bars
What it is
Milk chocolate with little pieces of graham cracker.
The story
- 1976: first made by Breaker Confections, Chicago (under the Willy Wonka name).
- 2010: discontinued.
Fun facts
- Quaker Oats paid $3 million toward the 1971 film to promote Wonka Bars, then did not sell them.
- The US bar was dropped in January 2010 for poor sales.
Is Wonka Bar still made?
No. Wonka Bar was discontinued in 2010. You can't buy it new today. If you miss it, try Whatchamacallit and Twin Bing, which are still made.
If you like Wonka Bar
- Reggie! bar (1978): Chocolate, peanuts and caramel, named after Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson.
- Whatchamacallit (1978): Peanut-flavored crisp with a layer of caramel in a chocolate coating.
- Marathon bar (1973): An 8 inch braid of chewy caramel coated in chocolate, with a ruler printed on the wrapper.
- Twin Bing (1960s): Two round, cherry-flavored nougat centers covered in chopped peanuts and chocolate.
See every candy from the 1970s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did Wonka Bar come out?
Wonka Bar was first made in 1976, by Breaker Confections, Chicago (under the Willy Wonka name).
Who makes Wonka Bar now?
Nobody. Wonka Bar was discontinued in 2010.
Is Wonka Bar discontinued?
No. Wonka Bar was discontinued in 2010. You can't buy it new today.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Wonka Bar is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
