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Pettijohn's Breakfast Food Cereal

Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)
36 comments

By Lizzy

Rating (out of 5):

My grandmother used to make this for me. It was SO GOOD! I just turned 60 and would buy a truckload and pass it out to all my friends if I could find it.

Comment submitted: 11/7/2019 (#24656)

By Central Mass

Rating (out of 5):

Where can I find Pettijohn cereal in Massachusetts. I had it when I was young. It was the best.

Comment submitted: 1/29/2018 (#22669)

By olddozerguy

This cereal was made by some of my ancestors.

Comment submitted: 4/6/2017 (#21593)

By Lobbster

Rating (out of 5):

I remember this when I was a kid!

Comment submitted: 3/20/2017 (#21522)

By Glo

Rating (out of 5):

Pettijohn cereal is a favorite flavor (comfort food) memory from childhood. Have looked for it in many stores over many years. I too, would love for Quaker to return it to grocery shelves - or even for purchase online! It fits right in with all the health food emphasis, but tastes better!

Comment submitted: 3/4/2017 (#21440)

By Patti Erickson (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Have searched many states where we have lived (married 58 years Dec.28) for my favorite childhood cereal - Pettijohn's! Lived growing-up years in North Dakota and Pettijohn's carried me throughout a school day. Loved the translucent look of the flakes. No other cereal is like it, feel I have tried ALL the cooked type to duplicate it, nope, it is a jewel, one-of-a-kind. Want it again!

Comment submitted: 1/3/2017 (#21210)

By Prince

My siblings and I were together this past week and we had fond memories of Pettijohn.

Comment submitted: 7/21/2016 (#20598)

By 19don36 (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I remember my Mom preparing this for breakfast when I was a boy. It was delicious and a step above oatmeal in my mind. I used to beg when we went to the store, "Please get some PettiJohn's"! I am now just short of 80 and would buy a case if I could get it! Please bring it back for us oldsters.

Comment submitted: 3/9/2016 (#20039)

By Lizawren

Rating (out of 5):

My grandmother fed me this cereal for breakfast and I loved it. Please, Quaker, bring it back!

Comment submitted: 3/4/2016 (#20022)

By Lorilea (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

My Great-Grandfather was Eli Pettijohn. I remember my dad talking about Grandfather Eli testing out new recipes on the family. Such a great part of our family history!

Comment submitted: 11/27/2015 (#19692)

By Samalam

Rating (out of 5):

Well, I enjoy oatmeal greatly, however Mom DeVeau says Pettijohn's is the best. All I can say as of this day is I can not compare. For mom's word about today's food, go Pettijohn's.

Comment submitted: 11/11/2015 (#19653)

By Penny Ark

Rating (out of 5):

I ate Pettijohn's cereal in the hospital cafeteria (in Denver, Colorado) I used to work in back in the 70s. My mother and I have both looked for it and like everyone else have been unable to find it. We would also like to see it come back.

Comment submitted: 7/29/2015 (#19259)

By Shaman

Rating (out of 5):

I remember my grandmother making this hot cereal and really liking it. The image of the bear always stayed with me... have looked for this product in many stores with no luck... guess it has faded into the sunset like those Sunshine Raisin Cookies we also used to eat as kids.

Comment submitted: 2/25/2015 (#18604)

By xmas carol

Rating (out of 5):

I have been looking for this cereal. I had eaten it many years ago and it is the only cooked wheat cereal I ever found that had that wonderful flavor of a cereal my mom cooked when I was a child. This old cereal was a grain home grown and given to us by a farmer and my dad had to grind it with a hand grinder he owned. My mother then cooked it for a breakfast cereal. I have searched for the name of that home grown wheat and have never found it but I would be satisfied once again if I could buy Pettijohns again and enjoy it in that form. The flavor was out of this world.

Comment submitted: 1/28/2015 (#18447)

By misspettijohn

Rating (out of 5):

It would be wonderful if Quaker would re-introduce Pettijohn's. It was a great way to start the day especially those cold winter mornings in Iowa. There's a whole generation of potential customers that have never tasted this cereal. Quaker is missing a terrific marketing opportunity. Personally, I can't stand oatmeal. It's too much like wallpaper paste.

Comment submitted: 12/19/2014 (#18218)

By Seeking PJ

Rating (out of 5):

I have been searching for this cereal since I had it in the hospital years ago and have not been able to locate it until now. I would like to know how to purchase some.

Comment submitted: 9/2/2014 (#17602)

By Bob114

In 1904-05, Pettijohn Cereal had colored stereoview cards of the St. Louis World's Fair in the boxes. Great stuff!

Comment submitted: 8/24/2014 (#17546)

By Lindsay

This is my great uncle Eli's breakfast cereal. - Lindsay Pettijohn

Comment submitted: 5/16/2014 (#17055)

By Hot Memories

Rating (out of 5):

I always liked Quaker Oats oatmeal; but Pettijohn's was just as good and very nutritious. I never felt hungry mid-morning; it stuck with me until lunchtime.

Comment submitted: 3/29/2014 (#16530)

By G-MAN

Rating (out of 5):

I agree with all the other comments. It was the best hot cereal ever! Zoom was also good.

Comment submitted: 10/1/2013 (#14558)

By Myles

Rating (out of 5):

I fondly remember eating Pettijohn cereal as a young boy whenever I visited my dear aunt Gerri in the 1950's. It was so good. I could never get enough of the stuff. I have looked for it for years and was surprised to discover so many others have the same recollection of this wonderful product. It would be great to be able to enjoy this cereal again.

Comment submitted: 7/1/2013 (#12610)

By Cheryl C.

Rating (out of 5):

I ate Pettijohn's a child in the late 1950's. It was a delicious form of oatmeal - but better! Someone please bring it back. Smile! - Cheryl Cole

Comment submitted: 3/22/2013 (#11350)

By Monte

Rating (out of 5):

It was a delicious and nutritious hot cereal. I wish Quaker would make it again for everyone to enjoy.

Comment submitted: 2/27/2013 (#11056)

By Nicole K.

Rating (out of 5):

I have been looking for the Pettijohn's Brand of Rolled Barley cereal for years. I remember my grandma making it for breakfast in the late 60's & early 70's.

Comment submitted: 1/19/2013 (#10446)

By Bob CY

One of my favorite boyhood memories while visiting my grandparents in Sharon springs, NY was savoring delicious Pettijohns each morning. Of course real maple syrup helped! - Carl Yettru

Comment submitted: 12/26/2012 (#10233)

By Cindy

I was looking up "grits" to find out whether it's a singular or plural noun, which got me wondering about Pettijohns. We served it for breakfast at my alma mater, Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Didn't know "Pettijohns" was a brand name until today! Thank goodness for the Web (sometimes...).

Comment submitted: 7/24/2012 (#8583)

By dobber

Rating (out of 5):

I have never found any cereal to compare with Pettijohns. I am 92 years old and my mother served it often when I was a child.

Comment submitted: 4/1/2012 (#7025)

By Jack

We will soon have our website up making our rolled whole wheat cereal available just like the product produced by Pettijohns (no longer available). Production is starting now. You will be able to purchase in 4 package lots costing $19.95 plus mailing. You can contact at www.milldeck@roadrunner.com

Comment submitted: 2/19/2012 (#6557)

By Pete

Rating (out of 5):

I loved this cereal, please if it is still available post it on this site. I am in my 80's and would love to have it again.

Comment submitted: 1/12/2012 (#6180)

By cereal man (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I ate this cereal as a boy, and later in life if I could find it on the grocers shelf. The last I remember buying it was in the 1980's. Could this cereal be found now? Possibly under another name or sold buy another vender? timothy.dahlberg@gmail.com Wisconsin.

Comment submitted: 11/24/2011 (#5817)

By Cricket

Rating (out of 5):

I LOVED this cereal as a child back in the 50's! By the time I was a mom, I could no longer find it anywhere... is it still made or not? It definitely SHOULD be!

Comment submitted: 10/1/2011 (#5388)

By Ray J.

Rating (out of 5):

My family found Pettijohns about 1954. We could no find it after about 1960. We have looked for it for years. Is it still available, and where, in Ventura County California. Tatefully, Ray Johnson - Ojai, California

Comment submitted: 3/20/2011 (#4155)

By Milwaukee D.

Rating (out of 5):

I wish it were still available to introduce to my grandchildren. Growing up in Milwaukee it kept me warm on many a cold morning. One of the all-time best foods ever. Great texture and flavor.

Comment submitted: 11/7/2010 (#3232)

By pettijohn (Team Breakfast Member)

My grandparents in Beatrice, Nebraska served this every morning. They fixed it in a double boiler, and then we added the condiments... brown sugar, half and half, and toppings of choice! I remember thinking it was the best breakfast ever. As a girl, traveling to see them was our "road trip" for the year! I awoke to them visiting with each other as they prepared the delicious hot cereal for our family. Priceless!

Comment submitted: 4/21/2010 (#1942)

By Dow

Rating (out of 5):

This was my favorite cereal as a little girl in the 1930s; I called it "bear cereal" because of the picture on the box. One of my favorite stories was "The Three Bears."

Comment submitted: 3/10/2010 (#1585)

By bfast-yeah

Rating (out of 5):

If this is the same stuff my Mom fed to me when I was a wee pup, it's slammin'! Yum yum yum!!

Comment submitted: 1/11/2010 (#1190)