As food accessibility has drastically evolved over time, many items once considered rare or luxurious have become staples in our everyday shopping carts. Older Reddit users reflected on foods that were once viewed as exotic or special, but are now commonly available at any grocery store. Here are some of their top memories:

1. Avocados "In Michigan, we didn’t have much money growing up. My mom would buy me an avocado every Christmas. I miss her." — ThreeDogs2963
2. Oranges and Pomegranates "We used to get oranges in our stockings. Later, we received pomegranates as a special treat when I was a teenager." — SomebodyElseAsWell
3. Pesto Sauce "I didn’t even know pesto existed until I was in my mid-20s." — paranoid_70
4. Fancy Coffees and Dijon Mustard "General Foods International Coffees and Grey Poupon mustard were luxury items I associated with rich people." — Few-Boysenberry-7826
5. Leafy Greens "I grew up in the South, and lettuce was always iceberg. When I lived in California, I was amazed by the variety of fresh vegetables and greens available." — kellogla
6. Toblerone "Toblerone bars were a rare treat that only came from travelers. Now, they’re everywhere." — johnstonb
7. Olive Oil "When I was a kid, olive oil was something used for earaches, not cooking." — inkybluish
8. Hummus and Falafel "I tried hummus and falafel for the first time in 1976. It seemed so exotic, but now it's a staple." — Grouchy-Fix485
9. Pineapple "A fresh pineapple was a yearly luxury from a Christmas fruit basket. Now, you can get one anytime." — beardsley64
10. Craft Beer "Back in the day, you had Bud, Miller, or PBR. Now, craft beer is everywhere." — Routine_Mine_3019
11. Taco Bell "The first Taco Bell in our area was a huge deal. It felt like a whole new world of food." — awraynor
12. Seafood "Shrimp used to be a rare treat, now it's a regular part of our meals." — MotherofJackals
13. Yogurt "My mom didn’t have yogurt until she was 18. Now, it's a part of every meal." — nottoembarrass
14. Cashews "Cashews were a luxury, bought only for special occasions. Now, they're a common snack." — Oldbean98
15. Eggs Benedict "Eggs Benedict used to be something you'd find only at fancy restaurants. Now, even IHOP serves it." — CapWild
16. Mexican Food "A Mexican restaurant opening in our town was a big deal in the early '70s. It felt so exotic." — rexeditrex
17. Nachos "Nachos became a nationwide sensation after Monday Night Football in the '70s. My mother copied the recipe by hand!" — revdon
18. Blackberries "We had to pick wild blackberries when I was a kid. Now, you can find them in stores all year." — kumquatrodeo
19. Microwave Meals "Microwaveable meals were revolutionary back then. Now, everything is microwavable!" — Mongolith-
20. Pasta "I grew up in rural Ireland, and pasta was a rare treat from Italy. It felt like a gourmet meal when we had it." — AnySandwich4765
21. McDonald's "McDonald's was the new excitement when it opened in my town in the '50s. I didn’t even want to try the burger because of the mustard!" — Buckabuckaw
22. Pizza "Pizza was a novelty in northern British Columbia in the '70s. Now, it’s a global food everyone enjoys." — jimmyjo_spocktoe
23. Iced Coffee "Iced coffee was unheard of in Colorado when I was growing up. By the '90s, coffee shops were social hubs." — giallo73
24. Trader Joe’s Snacks "Bringing blue corn tortilla chips to potlucks in the '80s was considered strange, now everyone eats them." — mad_soup
25. Sushi "Sushi was once considered bizarre. Now, it's one of my favorite foods!" — Equal_Mess6623
26. Burritos "The first burrito joint in NYC was a novelty in the '80s. Now, burritos are available everywhere!" — Tom__mm
27. Mangos "In the '70s, we didn’t get mangos in the Midwest. Now, they're common in every supermarket." — Tough_Antelope5704
28. Tofu "Tofu seemed exotic when I first tried it in the '70s. Now, it’s a staple in many kitchens." — RemonterLeTemps
29. Fresh Produce "Growing up in a northern Canadian town, fresh fruit and vegetables were a rare treat. Now, the variety in the South amazes me." — Anonymous

This list highlights how globalization and advances in agriculture and transportation have transformed what were once considered rare and exotic foods into everyday items.