Discontinued Coca-Cola Flavor is Back and Fans are Loving It

Fans of Diet Cherry Coke, rejoice — the long-lost favorite is finally back on shelves.

After years of being discontinued, Coca-Cola’s iconic Diet Cherry flavor has returned for a limited time, sparking a frenzy among nostalgic soda lovers. The comeback was first announced earlier this year, and now the drink has officially hit shelves at Kroger supermarkets and its affiliated chains.

Originally launched in 1985, Diet Cherry Coke quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its bold cherry flavor without the sugar or calories. But in 2020, it quietly disappeared from stores, leaving devoted fans wondering if it would ever return. Now, it’s back just in time to celebrate its 40th anniversary — and it’s rocking a special retro ’80s-inspired design.

Social media exploded with excitement as fans shared videos of themselves spotting and stocking up on the returning soda. TikTok has been especially busy, filled with clips of elated shoppers grabbing multiple cases and celebrating the sweet return.

“RUN DONT WALK. Limited Edition Diet Cherry Coke?! My dream is finally coming true,” one user captioned their video. Another chimed in, “YASSSS GOD IS REAL AND HE ANSWERS PRAYERS,” while others simply said, “My life is complete again.”

One TikToker summed up the sentiment perfectly: “I’ve prayed for times like this. Coke finally came out with a diet version of cherry coke 😭 Before, I could only have it at those freestyle machines. Ughh thank you 🍒.”

This limited-edition release is available exclusively at Kroger’s family of stores — including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, and more — so fans are rushing to grab it while they can.

And for those who miss out? There’s still hope. Diet Cherry Coke remains an option at Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, ready to pour a taste of nostalgia whenever the craving hits.