What is Cerealously?
Cerealously is “the most important blog of the day,” and it’s recommended by 9 out of 10 doctors to jumpstart your morning (note: probably not actually true).
In all seriousness, Cerealously aims to be your online hub for all information on breakfast cereal and its surrounding culture. What culture would that be, you ask? The fun-loving, colorful, hyperbolic, cartoonish, nostalgic, and eternally youthful culture of childlike whimsy, of course! Here at Cerealously, the child that still exists in the hearts of all of us is allowed to roam free.
So whether we’re bringing you reviews of cereals new and old, news and rumors about the latest cereal happenings, history lessons on retro characters and promos, or reports on special cereal and breakfast events, you can rest assured that every post (not just those about Post cereals, either) will be filled with 100% of your daily recommended value of wordplay, silliness,
and sardonic humor.
So go ahead: treat every day like it’s Saturday morning!
Who is Cerealously?
The number one question I get is “So what’s your favorite cereal?” So I decided to make this handy graphic of my Top 5 all-time cereals!
Dan G. is a self-professed cereal addict. With fond memories of a childhood spent reading the backs of Cookie Crisp boxes over re-run episodes of Pokémon, he has long been a lover of all things involving “snack food culture.” His blood runs Heinz Limited Edition Green Ketchup, and he formally requests that Spider-Man shaped Macaroni & Cheese be served at his funeral.
A deep-seated passion for writing has led him to share this love with the world, and he also writes professionally as a creative copywriter in Grand Rapids, MI. In 2018, he and cohost Justin McElroy launched The Empty Bowl, a meditative podcast on cereal. His other written accomplishments include creating the cereal category for the popular mobile trivia app “QuizUp,” journalizing about electronic music microgenres, and writing pieces for The Impulsive Buy. You can read them here.
Thank you so much for publishing your reviews and maintaining this website! I love reading your reviews and listening to The Empty Bowl. Does anyone know if there is a newsletter I can subscribe to? Or perhaps any social media accounts I could follow? Thanks!
Hi Dan,
Do you still update this site anymore? I feel like you don’t post new articles anymore on a regular basis. I used to like reading your articles.
I’m not done forever—just taking a much-needed break after 8 years of doing this. Thanks for your support, though!
I am looking for someone who might want my son’s collection of 90’s Wheaties Boxes with sports figures on them. I am willing to give them to someone who might be interested. The cereal is no longer in them. If you know of someone, please pass them my info. Thanks.
I love your niche passion. Keep up the great work!
Hi Dan! I love the work you and Justin do! I hardly ever eat cereal, but I love reading your reviews, and I am a regular listener of The Empty Bowl. I find the topic relaxing after a stressful day. Thanks for making hard days easier and regular days even brighter!
Hi, I have written a couple of humorous essays on my love of cereal- one was published in last month’s Funny Times and was originally an essay in a newsletter I send out (I am a cartoonist and writer). WOuld you be interested in reading them?
cheers,
Jim
Top cereal: The mysteriously vanished Alpha Bits
The way you use words to make yourself seem humorous is not my style. You use words nobody has even heard of and try too hard to make yourself sound clever.
😘
I feel quite the contrary. I love Dan’s unique and humorous descriptions, which makes the podcast particularly enjoyable. Dan is the sommelier of breakfast cereal, which requires an extensive lexicon that must grow to encompass the entire cereal genre. In my limited way, I use language similarly for similar amusement in many contexts; a kindred spirit. Let me try a cereal one… “Contrary to suffering only the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune, Cream of Wheat offers both the lumpiness and creaminess that makes one capable of infinite jest.” Am I trying to be clever or just having fun riffing in good company? Best wishes to Dan and Justin
Hi Dan,
Is it possible for me to send you a box of pb&j cereal I have found?
Minion cereal is garbage. It is horrible milk or not… I wouldn’t recommend feeding it to anyone or eating it. It taste horrible. It was given to us, I’m am sorry to say that it is fed to kids. Not very nutritional all in all.
I stumbled on this website after my husband finished a few Trader Joe’s Hold the Cone mini ice cream that I had placed in a bowl for him, and asked the very obvious question : “Can you cereal this?”. A quick googling showed me Drumstick Classic Vanilla and Chocolate Mint renditions. Of course down the rabbit hole I went, and wondered what this would even taste like ? Isn’t the flavour already vanilla or chocolate mint ? What’s the ice cream factor ? And more importantly how do you cerealize it?
You get it. I love this blog. I love the writing. I’m weirdly obsessed with American breakfast cereals since my dentist and my hygienist discussed it while I was under heavy sedation during a gum surgery. It’s in my subconscious now and I’m glad my subconscious has a buddy.
I give this blog 9 Golden Graham’s (da best) out of ten. (I docked a point cause the navigation sucks major corn syrup flavoured balls)
What about the navigation would you like to see improved?
Hi Dan,
I agree on the navigation, mostly of the comment sections themselves. Currently I need to scroll through all the comments to leave one, perhaps some way to minimise/expand the comment sections could be handy?
For the rest I love the site, I just wish it had even more info! I’m a listener of your podcast and I was hoping to find a handy list of currently available cereals you recommend without needing to go back and listen to episodes again.
For the rest I love what you do and hope you keep it up!
Just found you today while searching for a review on the Confetti Cupcake Poptarts. I live in Germany, so buying Poptarts is an expensive, rare treat and I have to be very picky about my choices.
Your blog is very entertaining and I’ve bookmarked it to read in the future. I especially like the random review feature. Only problem is I will read about all the delicious treats that I will never be able to get my hands on!
Hi Dan,
Stumbled upon Cerealously while searching for an image of the original Quaker Crunchy Corn Bran. I don’t keep up with cereal culture, but I’m glad this site exists. Is it possible to add a “search” option on the site to find cereal reviews for specific cereals?
I was confused at first because I’ve had a search bar on my site for years, but it looks like I accidentally deleted it recently. I have added it back. Thanks for letting me know!
Is Kelloggs still making Special K Nourish Coconut Cranberry Almond Cereal? If they are, what stores carry it. I can’t find this anywhere.
You should be one of the media guests at Grand Rapids Comic Con. I’d rather meet you before any of the other so-called “celebrities” slated to be there.
ahah, maybe someday! I can’t out-fame Bulk & Skull just yet though
Aside from the fact that Waffle Crisp has been ended, would you agree that we’re in the Golden Age of cereal? With all the new flavors and experimentation, would you believe that these wild brews are on a fast-track to finding new mainstream tastes, or that they’re just cluttering shelves for more reasonable tried and true tastes?
I love cereal and I love that your blog exists. Thank you for all that you do! Its the true, great work.
Idk, I think the Golden Age of cereal in the ’80s is pretty culturally solidified. Frankly, I think recent years have made the new cereal process more corporate and repetitive in formula to save costs, but as market attitudes shift, we are starting to see some very creatively indulgent stuff. So maybe, a Tarnished Platinum Era?
I can’t get these coco pops outta my scalp!!!!!
Can I subscribe for updates?
I don’t have such a feature at this time, sorry. But you’re welcome to follow along on Twitter @cerealouslynet for timely updates!
Can cats die from eating this they got a hold of it while I placed my bowl down.. please respond
I recommend you visit a veterinarian. I am no expert on such a matter, sorry.
Came here from your mystery pop tart blog entry. LOVE UR BLOG!!!
Help, has anyone else had a quality issue with cocoa pebbles marked RAA on the box? Super soggy cardboard texture? Called post twice but they can’t help(or won’t).
I don’t care what anyone says…I like the original Alpha-bits…always have…but I have not seen any in Walmart Canada or Real Canadian Superstore in Yorkton, Sk or in Regina, Sk…..are they still available????
I LOVE cereal and milk. And now I LOVE your blog! I found it while Googling Lucky Charm Frosted Flakes to see if other people had opinions on it like I did!
I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I can’t find pumpkin cheerios anywhere here. They have them in Manitoba, Walmart, why not Calgary?
Since you are a cereal guru, maybe you’ll know; did Kellogg’s discontinue Brown Sugar Mini Wheats recently? I can’t find them anywhere…thanks!
I eat cereal every day,whether it be morning,noon,or night.My favorite cereal of all time is Dino Pebbles(r.i.p).My favorite concoction is-Honey Comb/Cap’n Crunch/French Toast Crunch/Crispix.I call it”Poltercrunch”It’s sweet and stays super crunchy in milk.
Where can I buy post s’more cereal? Help
I’m not a Canadian resident so I don’t know, Patty. Sorry.
Check out Walmart. They recently release the Honeymaid S’mores along with Nutter Butter cereal (which is still blowing my mind – no need to do a states trip now!). I bought it to try it, but it is absolutely on point. I honestly might like it more than Nutter Butter.
WHY CAN’T OREO O’S STILL EXIST?!!!
WHYYYYYYYYYY!!!
Can I come to this Spidermac & cheese funeral?
Of course! I’ll be there (in some form or another)
Hi Dan.
We find this blog very informative as we too enjoy bowls of cereal as well as other breakfast foods. We will make sure that Spider Man mac-n-cheese is served at your funeral, though we prefer the Scooby Doo shapes.
Sincerest regards,
Haleigh and Kasey