This is literally my go to place for popcorn in Chicagoland, has been for years. I used to go to…read morethe Geneva location but now that I have an office in Naperville (when I'm in town) I make it a point to come by and get some popcorn for my family and friends. Luke is here and I can't tell you how great he is. I used to bring a giant suitcase and fill it but this visit I got 11 large bags and a flat ship rate so Luke is packing up my order and shipping it to arrive in Atlanta, where I now live and the popcorn game is soft. Nuts on Clark and Garrett's don't hold a candle to their white cheddar, and you also don't risk breaking a crown from a seed when you order from here. Thanks Luke! I'll be sure to have everyone cheers you for hooking me up and making me look good. Support small owned businesses!

I have never in my life liked caramel corn. But my husband bought some and I tried it. I absolutely…read moreloved it. It really is actually buttery.

I saw this place as I was walking to the Arcada Theatre. It is a small storefront that shares the…read moresame building as the theatre and has an entrance from the inside of the theatre as well as from the side street around the corner. A name like "Chicago Turtle Factory" caught my attention, since it depicted a cartoon turtle on its sign. This is a nice little candy and popcorn shop run by two charming Indian guys. I came in and found what I wanted immediately: chocolate covered raisins layered in a very thick coating of chocolate, just the way I like it. Then I looked around and saw something my 6 year old would like: red, white and blue gummy toy soldier chewy candy. And something for my older son: chewy candy slices covered in sugar. As I bought these things, the man at the counter offered me a sample of his own toffee, made right there. While I am not a toffee fanatic, one taste of the smooth tasting and crunchy toffee, and I knew my wife would love this. So I ended up spending quite a bit of time and money before I was done here. I even came back into the store after I had already found my seat at the theatre. Besides their own hand-dipped chocolate treats, the store carries a variety of bulk candies, nuts, or jelly beans. There's also old-time favorites you can't find these days, like those candy cigarettes some people might remember seeing long ago, but are now frowned upon by those who think they encourage smoking in kids. Since the Turtle Factory is connected to the theatre lobby, it is like a concession shop for Arcada patrons. And looking for good cheesy popcorn? They got some gourmet cheese corn in small bags at the counter too. Since I look forward to return to Arcada, I know I will be back in here again as well.

Pros: - great service with free samples. The friendly…read moreemployee gave me this huge slice of a turtle chocolate the size of a business card cut in half lengthwise. It was the biggest sample that I've ever received at a chocolate/candy store. The caramel was fresh and not stale, and my eyes went like O_O when I saw the gigantic size of one whole turtle! It was the size of my palm lol. - nice selection of gummy candies and chocolate-covered goodies. A lot of the non-prepackaged candies are stored in these large plastic container jars. - caramel & cheese popcorn was delicious, a good non-Garrett's contender. - convenient location right next to Starbucks. I can just walk here from the library. I have a fondness for sour gummy candies so I picked out a few like sour grapefruit, black cherry, green apple, and striped strips. Of those, I liked the sour grapefruit the best. The total came to $2.79, priced at $3.99/half-pound. Gummybears are about $2.99/half-pound, some sour gummies at $3.99, others priced higher. The cheese & caramel popcorn was $5.99 for a large bag the size of a gallon of milk. You can get 2 for $10, or a smaller size for $3.99. Cons: - needs better interior design. A candy store should evoke memories of childhood and happiness. The interior design for this business seemed too utilitarian for me. Someone should pretty this place up. - unfortunately, I spotted at least two gummy varieties that didn't look fresh, like there was liquid towards the bottom of the jar.

I recently was given this popcorn as a gift. I really enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin, it was fresh…read moreand delicious. The cheese was extra creamy, just the way I like it and my husband enjoyed the caramel. With so many choices, I wish I was able to sample other flavors.

I'm a Chicagoan and was traveling to see a friend. I didn't have time to go to a Garrett's…read morebeforehand, so I hit up one in O'Hare. Even though they were busy, they were very fast and friendly. Popcorn was hot and ready too. I love their popcorn and was glad I could conveniently pick some up before flying out.

I get this every time I visit the Chicago area but I've learned to get them only when they're being…read morefreshly popped. A big difference in taste.

Amazing Amazing!!! Current and throwback vibes and tastes. Service with joy and a smile, all…read morepositive energy.

Just drove 30 mins with 5 family members to come and support. Hours on the door say 11am-7pm…read moreTues-Saturday and it's Thursday at 5:10pm. My family and I were excited to support black business and buy a bunch of stuff. I hate to leave a bad review but it's 1 thing I hate about small business is when they don't adhere to their own hours that they set. I won't be back because I can't afford to waste my time going somewhere I have no idea if it's open. I tried calling the number but it's either invalid or the person was ignoring the number everytime I called. I tried 3 times thinking something was wrong with my phone.

They are the sweetest and kindest people ever. They have…read morereally good deals on really good popcorn. I love the mix of cheddar and caramel. The spicy is good too. Highly recommend you stop in and get some. You will not be dis-appointed.

Chris is an awesome guy and he makes the best popcorn around! In addition to his delicious…read moreproducts, he visited my school to read his inspirational book to our kinders. He even brought popcorn for all 45 kids and the teachers! I stopped in today to buy the Elgin Mix, Berrypop, and Cheddar Bacon. All are insanely good and super fresh! Check out Mama Lee's and you are guaranteed to have a poptastic day!

Great place to visit! It's very tiny and only 4 guests can go in at a time but they have a great…read moreselection of candy and popcorn. It's really fun to relive your youth here and get all the candy you used to eat as a kid. It's a little pricey but it's worth it! Cute decorations for 4th of July were already up when we went. for the Highly recommend paying a visit to the little popcorn store!

This is 5 stars for the experience and charm! I remember "driving out here" when I was a kid to…read moremeet cousins that lived out this way and since I lived closer to the city this was like a special day trip. And we lovingly called it "The Skinny Store". I loved my memories of walking single file through the tiny shop picking candy off the wall until I got to the end where they tallied it all up. Now, I enjoy bringing my kids for a Halloween season treat! And they are always keen to remind me that it's that time of year to drive to Wheaton to go. We love Kilwin's but honestly The Little Popcorn Store is more fun for them and a much better deal. The hands on "pick-your-own" format is exactly the kind of candy store autonomy a child flips for. If you're a history buff, this store has a cool back story. Enjoy their homemade popcorn when you get to the counter if candy isn't/is no longer for you. I highly recommend making this store a family tradition for your kids.

Alittle pricey, overall good flavors, I did not like the dr pepper flavor (tasted like cough syrup).read more

My kids won a gift card as part of a raffle basket in March. We attempted to use the gift card…read moretoday and we were told that it was from the previous ownership and they won't take it. The gift card is for the same company name at the same address and has no expiration date on it. How would a consumer possibly know the business is under new ownership? A great experience