Over 100 years and still popping corn! Never been past this stand without a line! Regular popcorn fresh and light. Carmel corn with peanuts is awesome but a tad expensive for the serving you get. Brought back memories of stopping here as a kid! read more

Always a good time. Be prepared to wait but I will say the wait is worth it. I would recommend trying their specialty flavors and the cashew caramel corn. read more

Bye's popcorn is an icon. The popcorn and caramel corn are always fresh and delicious. Wonderful to see so many people in line to try and enjoy this Olcott staple! Thank you to all involved in keeping this gem going in our wonderful town. read more

Yum! Fresh popcorn still warm when served! I would 100% visit again. The popcorn was delightful. read more

Bye's Popcorn - Plain popcorn, yummmm - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Olcott, New York

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Loved it! This was the destination for a group of women I ride motorcycles with and it was a lovely place to go. I picked up a large peanut caramel corn, large cashew caramel corn, and a small plain caramel corn. So delicious! I can see why they've been in business since 1923! Definitely recommend! read more

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This is a must try. We've been stopping here for years and it's food each and every time. There is a line no matter what time you go because it's that good. They have a normal menu when they are open.. and they also run specials like Golden Grahams and mega mix which is all different nuts. The staff are super friendly and it's an affordable treat. The only word of caution is to buy two bags of popcorn because the car ride you will eat one full bag without effort. They are following all covid precautions read more

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Gosh what can you say, the place is a fixture for decades. After a brief closure, Bye's is back. And the line was long and worth every cold breeze and raindrop to get our hands on a bag of fresh popped popcorn and a bag of caramel corn. There's no driving away without gobbling up handfuls of the stuff. And a quick once over with the mini vac once home for all the crumbs. This friendly, family run shop is quintessential western New York. Open until Christmas Eve this year, an even bigger treat than the prior warm months only opening. read more

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I have been going here since I was a little girl. Twice a month my dad, mom and I would go to Olcott Beach then stop here on the way home for our caramel popcorn. When I had children we did the same thing, and continued the tradition with my grandkids. Then last year I was able to take my great-grandson!!! I also found out that when my dad was younger he and his parents (my grandparents) went there on Sundays too! Super proud to say 6 generations of my family have gone to Byes to enjoy their popcorn. Towards the end of the season I buy extra bags and freeze them and on Christmas Eve I watch A Christmas Carol and eat my Byes popcorn! Makes Christmas extra special. read more

Nostalgia for sure! Worth the quick drive from Buffalo suburbs. Delicious, not expensive, great service... what a hidden gem! read more

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Bye's is the best popcorn stop you'll ever make. If it is a 15 minute detour off of your path to your destination, or a half hour, it is worth it. I've only ever had the white popcorn, but I think I need to try some caramel corn at some point. The white popcorn is just tender and delicious and has such a great taste to it. It is lightly buttered. There is street parking, and a white flag that says, "Bye's" on it that ushers you in. Get to this little pop of heaven in Olcott. read more

My whole family loves byes popcorn I wish they were open. We really miss them very friendly people with the best popcorn and Carmel corn . I have been going there since I was a kid. read more

This old chunk of coal has been here often and it has always been OUTstanding. Hopefully they'll continue because... Ah Lok ih a lawt. I like to watch TV. read more

On our way back from spending the day at Olcott Beach, we passed by a little popcorn stand. I wasn't hungry and had no plans on getting any popcorn but who could resist smell of freshly popped popcorn? Not me !! They have Carmel cashews and Carmel peanut but my fave is the white popcorn. If you are in the area it is a nice summer treat! read more

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So, kind of a unique spot being that it's a little shack on the side of the road. But let me tell you that the product they provide is one of a kind! Bye's is very popular to almost everyone in the area, and there's never a day where there isn't a line of people waiting to order. They have a couple different types of popcorn to choose from; regular, caramel, some specialty kinds like golden graham, and some with different nuts as well. (My favorite is the cashew caramel, mmmmm, I could literally eat it non-stop!). I genuinely believe that trying Bye's popcorn at least once is a requirement in life. The staff are always awesome, and they always serve with a smile! They are definitely a "poppin" business! read more

Byes are becoming more common. Until recently a lot of people went one way or the other, but there are a lot more Byes these days of late, which I think is fun. The classic stereotypes are being demolished and rightly so. But some people like classics. Babies like classics too. I know a newborn who loves that one song, "this ol' cot of mine, slept here a thousand times..." No? Nobody? I was very disappointed with this little popcorn stand. They sell little bags of popcorn but I love caramel and I drove all the way up here for some and the only caramel they had was pre-packaged, and it tasted very much days old, weeks old maybe, pre-made and may as well have been store bought. The fresh stuff (which was not caramel) wasn't particularly good either. A lot of people love it but I found it to be overpriced and bland. I do like popcorn from time to time, but not from here. Nevertheless, if you're a popcorn fan, get up here and try it. The only thing I worry about with popcorn, is that it's sort of like Pringles, or being intimate. Once you pop, you can't stop. read more

Love this popcorn stand. I have been to Olcott a few times and everytime, this is a must stop. My favorite is their Golden Graham Carmel Corn. It is freaking amazing. I also enjoy the traditional pecan and peanut. Staff are always friendly and the popcorn is always warm. I wish I had tried their regular white popcorn. I never think about it because I have only sweet teeth. Maybe next time! read more

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On my way home when I'm returning from the Lakeview Shoppes, I always stop at Bye's for a bag of popcorn. People go wild for this stuff. I myself prefer butter popcorn. But since they don't have that, I usually order the white popcorn. However, most people would say that their favorite flavor is the caramel popcorn with cashews. And if I had to make a recommendation, that's the one I would name too. Cashews are way better than peanuts! It's a cute little stand. Long lines are a sure sign of good food! read more

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Has been opened 1923 , People come from all over! Many choices of different types . My husband likes cashews & Carmel. I enjoy the freshly made popcorn lightly salted. read more

I am such a fan of popcorn, but Bye's Popcorn is one of my favorite destinations on the way to Olcott Beach and Krull Park. They have a roadside stand and offer regular popcorn, Carmel corn, Carmel corn with Golden Grahams, and rotate some other flavors in and out. The three I have listed above are the ones I have had and love. I am a huge fan of the Carmel corn with Golden Grahams, it is fantastic. They have everything setup for social distancing, are super quick, and everything is delicious. I highly recommend stopping by, and then taking your popcorn to Krull park for a little stroll. I will continue to visit them as long as I keep making that trip to Olcott, thank you for providing such amazing popcorn! read more

I don't go out thinking about getting popcorn somewhere except maybe when going to the movies, but this is better. On Food Network, Alton Brown tells you how to make homemade Slacker Jacks. Well if you are a little closer to a slacker like I am, you'd get someone else to make your candy popcorn for you and maybe a little bit better than the national option. Those smart people in Olcott thought the same thing a long time ago, in 1923 to be exact. Caramel corn plain, w/ peanuts, or w/ cashews with off season ordering on-line at Byes.Popcorn@RoadRunner.com or leave a message at (716) 751-9892. Otherwise the stand is open seasonally between March and November in the early evenings. Best to check their web site for the exact hours. A small road side stand with a pop machine standing to one side. About 1000 yards South of Lake Road, (route 18) rarely empty while open. Very popular with the locals especially on the weekends with street parking, so mind the traffic and the people about. Typically there is a line but the service is good and moves along at a fairly smooth pace. They have a kettle popping more fresh popped plain white popcorn nearly anytime I can ever remember walking up to their stand. Gourmet? Probably not but the smells and the memories are priceless, from a time gone by to this very day. It's a great stop after messing around in one of the near by parks or fishing with the kids. It's comes very highly recommended and yea, I expect to be back. I like mine, a little white popcorn between bites of caramel corn. It reduces my thirst, at least until I can get home. OK, lots of each but it's good. read more

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Byes popcorn is a local classic and very popular amongst everyone who's heard of it! And what's not to like about it? Here patience is needed depending on when you go because the white popcorn is very popular and is frequently a made and wait process, but it's worth it! I do prefer the caramel with cashews, but there a much smaller bag in comparison to the plain old traditional! Let me say a jumbo bag is enormous and will last you the entire day soaking up the sun on olcott beach! I love the place and will always stop back when I'm in the area. read more

Bye's Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Olcott, New York

My family used to go there on our Sunday drives. I'm happy to know they're still in business and the popcorn is every bit as good as I remember read more

If you drive by this place and don't stop you are truly missing out. This is hands down the best place in the world for Carmel corn. They offer different varieties with different but options and I highly recommend the cashew corn. Omg I think I need to drive out there today now read more

I love Bye's! The best popcorn hands down! It's a tradition to come up here from Erie County and visit Olcott Beach. read more

Bye's Popcorn - I love Bye's! The best popcorn, hands down! Pic: standing in line waiting for Bye's to open on a Sunday afternoon in August - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Olcott, New York

Bye's has been around forever it seems like. I've been going there for years. I hope they never close. It's just a small road-side stand, family run and an institution in itself. The caramel popcorn is a favorite of most of my friends. I like it but I buy the plain white popcorn. It's always fresh, popped BIG, no bullets (un-popped kernels). The old fashioned popping machine they use makes all the difference. The flavor is incredible. It's so different than anywhere else. It's a beautiful drive and you can hang out at the beach in Olcott to eat it. Doesn't get any better! read more

Bye's popcorn is a child hood memory! My grandparents lived a few houses down from Byes on Lockport-Olcott road and after any big meal, it was just a matter of time before they would walk us down to watch the popcorn being made and get each of us a small bag of caramel corn! My grandparents no longer live in their old house, but I am going back to the area next weekend and I am already planning a visit to Bye's for an old childhood treat! Caramel corn with cashews is my favorite! However, any of their popcorn is amazing. read more

Good morning Bye's Popcorn is totally Awesome I miss being able to go there Carmel is my all time favorite

Bye's is a short walk from Olcott beach, just enough long enough to dry off. The fresh popcorn smells amazing. The butter popcorn is popped and bagged right in front of you. The caramel (with or without nuts) has always been warm. Get 2 bags, still pretty tasty the next day. read more

It's an easy to miss roadside structure where a kind group of folks busily make lightly salted white popcorn as well as gooey caramel-coated popcorn. Well, it would be easy to miss if the area around the building wasn't covered in cars and people. It's obvious the locals know what's up, dishing out $5 for a giant bag of white popcorn to take home. When I say giant, I'm talking I could build a house inside the bag. It's an incredible amount of kernels... I'm not a caramel fan so I opted for a small bag of white popcorn. It was salted just enough with the tiniest hint of butter. It was hot and crisp - it's been a long time since I had popcorn of this caliber! The boy loves caramel and opted for a small bag of caramel with peanuts. I tried one for review purposes and it was actually pretty good! If you love caramel, you'll most likely devour this bag in under 5 minutes like my boy. The peanuts added an interesting touch to the flavor (the bags are also sold in plain and cashew if you don't like peanuts). If I find myself in the area again - which I'm sure I will as I visit friends up here often - I will be back for another little bag of light, fluffy goodness. Delicious! read more

Why would anyone drive from Williamsville ALL THE WAY to Olcott Beach for popcorn? Because it's THAT GOOD! I've been coming here for decades! In the fall when people are out on the weekends for foliage drives and wine tasting and apple picking the line can get a bit long.... but believe me.... it's worth the wait! They pop the corn right in front of you using a machine that has a crank that turns and keeps the popping corn moving in the pot so it pops evenly without burning. And, then the freshly popped corn is placed into a tray with little holes in the bottom so any unpopped kernels fall through. Smart! Everything is delicious.... the white popcorn is flavorful and light.... and the caramel corn (with or without nuts) is fresh, tasty, and sweet, but not overly so. And the prices are quite fair. DEFINITELY worth the drive! read more

It's popcorn, does it really deserve 5 stars? Yes! Don't think of it as popcorn. Think of it as little pieces of bliss passed down from the heavens =0) Seriously though, everything is good. White popcorn, AMAZING. .. Carmel corn, MAGNIFICENT... chocolate popcorn, NON EXISTENT(but it would be great if it were real). Try it out and you won't be dissapointed. Grab a bag or 3 and head down to the lake to relax while you munch. read more

BYE'S POPCORN IS THE BEST! It's the freshest popcorn in WNY and it's such a wonderful place to visit in the summer. It's only open during the spring/summer months, and it's located in a shack on the side of the road. It tastes just as good (if not better) the day after you buy it! read more

The place is simple, a roadside stand that sells popcorn. It's been in business since 1923, so the concept of selling popcorn by the side of the road works. Could you make your own popcorn at home cheaper? Yes, but that would be missing the point. The smell of fresh popping corn draws you in, and takes you back to a simpler time. Just stop and buy some popcorn popped in your own kettle. read more

I purchased a can of Carmel popcorn for a gift. Of course, I had to try this. Very unsatisfied with the contents. Surely is not the same popcorn made when you purchase a bag. Corn is very hard, taking out kernals that has chipped a front tooth. The carmel is not the same as well. The price of $50.00 I will not purchase another can. Very disappointed. read more

This adorable family run road side popcorn shop holds a special place in my heart. And my belly, because Bye's is the best popcorn I have enjoyed, aside from the deliciousness my husband makes from time to time. This is no movie theater popcorn, so don't use that as a base for your judgment. Just use your tastebuds, as each of them will celebrate their jobs when you enjoy White, Caramel or even the Caramel and Cashew, yes the Caramel is pre packed and ready for pick up, but still amazing and worth the drive out, especially so close to parks, shops and the lake for a weekend of relaxation. Every once in while they sneak a special flavor in there too, so keep going! read more

Bye's popcorn is a MUST stop if you are out near Ollcott Beach or traveling along the Niagara Wine Trail! We have been coming here for years and will continue too! This is a small roadside stand that serves up the best caramel corn in NYS! I always get a bag of their caramel corn with cashews. Their white popcorn is delicious too and quite popular! If you keep yours in the wax lunch bag it comes in and then put that inside a large Ziploc bag, it stays fresh for about a week! So good! read more

When my husband and I first started living together he took me for a drive with our kids and unexpectantly pulled over at this little shack on the side of the road. At first I was confused getting out of the car til the kids start jumping up and down screaming POPCORN! The smell hit my nose and I was immediately hungry! They keep their popcorn in sterilized garbage cans and have an array of choices. My personal favorite is Carmel cashew! Please, please stop by Bye's popcorn, especially on your wal to Olcott Beach and enjoy some of the best popcorn out there. Plus it's all family owned and operated. They are so wonderful and helpful! Have a great summer and don't forget to get some of that rockin' popcorn! read more

Delicious caramel popcorn, cool road-side stand, inexpensive - definitely worth the line. Get two bags because you won't have much left by the time you get home. read more

A little piece of Americana. Located in an early 20th century Lake Ontario beach resort town, Bye's is one of the few things surviving from that era. The popcorn is delicious, cheap and no unpopped kernels will contaminate your bag thanks to the ingenious way they pop and serve the corn. Be sure to watch the whole process! read more

To be fair, I haven't been to this place in a few years. This place holds fond memories for me though and anytime the weather is nice and I find myself enjoying recreation near a large body of water I instantly crave a white paper sack of their delicious caramel cashew popcorn. Damn....now I want a bag... read more