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    E C Pops

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jung P.

    This kind of threw me back to my childhood. This store has everything. I mean each section I turned to had something different. Yeah, it is a large organized store. I believe they make a lot of their own confectionaries there and I would love to try some at some point, especially the fudge. They have mugs, books, candies, clothes, and a lot more. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was that my wife wanted to buy a MD flag apron after seeing an ad for it on sale as a gift to a friend. The price was different than what was posted. The salesperson called the manager and then the owner to see what is what. It turns out they posted a different picture in the ad and the price was about $10 difference. The owner would not honor the mistake. Now I do understand it was a mistake, but when you make a mistake and draw a customer in, I personally would have honored that price and corrected the online mistake. But that's just me. We ended up buying it at a higher price anyway because that's what we were there for. But otherwise it was a pleasant experience strolling down memory lane to an old style candy shop.

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    Katie F.

    This isn't just a popcorn store. They have a variety of flavored glass bottled sodas including the wacky flavors (sweet corn, buffalo wing, etc.). There are also a ton of coasters, t-shirts, hoodies, etc. with every iteration of the Maryland flag and/or crabs on them. There are also hot cinnamon nuts at the counter. I appreciate that the popcorn wall has samples to try the flavors. You can sort of read what the flavors are by the ingredient list, but I wish there was an actual description of the flavors because its broken down into their parts. I got one that looked like mostly caramel corn and dark and/or milk chocolate and the sample I tried was that. But after getting it home I realized it was also white chocolate which I'm not a fan of. The popcorn is okay but not as good as others I've had. There are some cool gift ideas here including the predator and alien figures and I'll definitely be back

    Brook H.

    One of the new businesses to show up in Old Ellicott City after the flood of 2016, we can't be more happy they're here! They bring something new to the never-ending antique stores and boutiques, and we make sure to stop by them every visit. E.C. Pops is a popcorn store with a touch of that 1950's candy store and soda shop. Their main seller is their popcorn which comes in dozens of flavors, from sweet to salty to savory (and everything between). There's a LOT of flavor (no "lightly dusted" here) and the candied popcorns aren't too hard on the teeth like some places. All of it is popped ~on site~, and they don't leave it laying around on the shelf for long, so you know its fresh. Even better, they have dishes of each flavor so you can sample and find which ones you like! They also have a ton of other sweets, from a wall of Jelly Belly jelly beans, jars of gummies (which you can also sample), fudge, lollipops, etc. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll find plenty to satisfy here, from chocolate to jawbreakers! Add into this all sorts of knick-knacks to hold candy, popcorn, etc. in and it's like being in Honeydukes from "Harry Potter". My particular favorite, though, is the wall of flavored sodas. No Coke, 7-Up, Mountain Dew, etc. here... we're talking everything from classics to the weird. A variety of Nehi, Dad's, etc. flavors for those missing those days of yore. They also have unique brands that have special flavors like Kiwi, Honey Ginger Lime, etc. (These are hit or miss - do NOT get the "bacon"-flavored one!) My two favorites? Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer (so tasty) and Flying Cauldron's Butterscotch Beer (as close to Butterbeer as you'll get outside of Orlando Studios!). What's really great is they have each of these sodas in an old-fashioned cooler, so you can buy a cold one, pop the top, and drink it right there (or as you walk Main Street)! We already mentioned "knick-knacks", but there is so much there. Candy dishes, popcorn tubs, noise-makers (hide them from your kids!), desk gadgets, etc., etc. Each time you go in, there's so many things to see and you can't help but grab something new to add to your total. E.C. Pops is probably the greatest addition to Main Street Ellicott. They've brought something new, convenient, and (comparatively) reasonably-priced. We stop there once a week and always end up getting more than we thought! If you're passing through EC, especially walking on a beautiful day, you cannot complete your experience without stopping here.

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    9 years ago

    Fun place with yummy popcorn. The music can be loud, but a great place to bring the kids for a treat!

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    9 years ago

    Love the happy uplifting atmosphere of EC Pops.I walked away with great flavors of popcorn and jelly and a smile on my face.

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    Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn

    4.9(14 reviews)
    33.5 mi

    My kiddos and family are huge huge fans of Jake's popcorn! They have the best variety of flavors…read moreand their popcorn never gets old! We love the mission that Jake's supports and the staff is extremely helpful. It is a little on the pricey side, but that is to be expected for the area and the money goes to a good cause. My son really loves the Snickers popcorn and they even have some ice cream from their ice cream shop there! Parking is easy and we highly recommend Jake's!

    I came here with the sole intention to just check the store out to see what they offered…read more hewesome employee let me try a couple of samples. O could tell that this store is relatively new here on the shopping plaza, and I was curious. The second that I saw the popcorn in their displays kind of got my sweet tooth for popcorn. Really the last time that I had popcorn was earlier this year in Mexico City. There are vendors that sell bags of popcorn for like 10 pesos $.50 and I purchased these a couple of times. After I saw real popcorn again, I could not resost to buyinh some. The aweome employee offered me a couple of ssamples to try out. They give out small samples in these small tin cups and I tried Snores and Brownie flavored popcorn. I ended up getting the small movie flavored popcorn in a bag and it was all of the popcorn flavor that I had expected. I would recommend getting at least the medium sized popcorn of whatever flavor you have in mind.

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    Staff members from both the ice cream and popcorn stores are packing the popcorn for shipping!

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    Halloween special bag - caramel pumpkin spice, Each bag gets a little pumpkin candy.

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    EC Pops - So Many Amazing Popcorn Flavors

    EC Pops

    4.5(12 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    EC Pops specializes in gourmet popcorn, and they do it really well. Tons of flavors to choose from,…read moreand it's the kind of place where you'll probably try something you didn't expect and end up liking it. You can even see the popcorn being made, which adds to the whole vibe. But the popcorn is honestly just part of it. The store itself is big, bigger than it looks at first, and it's packed with all kinds of stuff. You've got Maryland and Baltimore themed everything. Shirts, hats, socks, magnets, stickers, books, metal decor, and just a ton of novelty items. Old Bay, Natty Boh, local pride is everywhere in here. It's got that quirky, almost museum-like feel where you keep turning corners and finding something new. There are a lot of little sections and nooks, so you really have to walk the whole store to take it all in. They also have a crazy selection of nostalgic candy and glass bottle sodas. Stuff you don't usually see anymore. It's easy to lose track of time just looking through everything. If you're trying to find a gift for somebody, this is honestly a great place to start. You can grab something simple or put together a whole mix of items without trying too hard. The vibe is what really makes it stand out though. It's bright, fun, a little over the top in a good way, and just welcoming. Feels like a place you go into for five minutes and end up staying way longer. Staff is friendly and helpful, and you can tell they actually enjoy being there, which adds to the experience. Overall, this is a must stop if you're in Ellicott City. Good popcorn, great energy, and a ton to look at. You're definitely not walking out empty handed.

    Love the "Bodacious Butter" popcorn here! My daughter's fave flavor is the "French Toast" with…read more"Buffalo Wing" coming in a close second! EC Pop's has every popcorn flavor you could imagine and all are unique and make for a tasty (be careful, addictive) delightful snack! The store interior is so apropos for a "popcorn/ candy/snack" shop! The place is cute, bright, and colorful with a fun, upbeat vibe! And the personnel are absolutely lovable - kind, welcoming, knowledgeable about the ware, cheerful, generous, and easy-going! Today was sampler day! I discovered so many popcorn flavors unique to EC POPS that I hadn't known of before! This place has great popcorn options and what too-cute (it's giving souvenir) shopping bags you receive at checkout! Wha is a real delight to visit!

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    EC Pops

    4.7(21 reviews)
    11.0 miFells Point

    Really enjoyed EC Pops. The store is just fun. A variety of products and just a fun vibe. I think…read morethere is something for everyone. The staff are also very helpful. Stop in and check them out.

    We stopped into EC Pops right before leaving Baltimore because we wanted to grab a few souvenirs…read moreand honestly, this ended up being one of the most fun stops of the trip. I immediately grabbed one of the Baltimore "There's more than m*rder here" sweatshirts and I am obsessed. They also had great crewneck sweatshirts for $15, plus tons of other shirts and gifts. If you're into Old Bay, Baltimore pride, or hyper-specific local humor, this place is your playground. The selection is wild in a good way. Stickers, shirts, hats, gifts you didn't know you needed, and things you definitely wouldn't think of unless you were standing there laughing at them. It's one of those stores where you keep saying, "Oh my god, look at THIS." We went upstairs and noticed a random stuffed squirrel on the floor and kind of laughed it off... until a few minutes later when we learned why. We were greeted by the owner's massive, incredibly friendly Great Dane, who was absolutely beautiful and fully committed to getting attention and love from everyone. We also ended up chatting with the owner about the Edgar Allan Poe duck, which of course we both had to buy. He hand-designed it, it's made in the U.S., and it's exactly the kind of weird-perfect Baltimore souvenir you hope to find but usually don't. EC Pops is fun, quirky, local, and full of personality just like Baltimore itself. Awesome merch, genuinely friendly vibes, surprise dog encounters, and souvenirs that actually feel special instead of generic.

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    Mountaineer Popcorn

    Mountaineer Popcorn

    4.6(22 reviews)
    55.1 mi
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    An adorable place on the main street of Shepherdstown that practices the art of popcorn-making with…read moreold-timey techniques that are, in fact, the best. This spot makes an outrageous jalapeno/white cheddar popcorn. All of their cheddar cheese offerings--cheddar, white cheddar, or in combination with buffalo spice, caramel, loaded potato--render me delirious. I also find that dill pickle and theater butter are winning choices. The corn kernel selected for popping is locally sourced from West Virgina, non-GMO and produces a flowery, large puff. It's a thing of beauty. I do know a thing or two about popcorn. My grandpa George was a corn farmer for nearly 50 years. I'd give Mountaineer 5 stars however recently tried to ship some bundles as gifts and encountered problems with the website when ordering. I left a voicemail message requesting a phone call for assistance. That didn't occur.

    Even though the ladies behind the counter of the store are probably sick of people looking up and…read moresaying "uhmmm" while looking at the flavors for 15 minutes trying to decide - they were extremely nice! I had to stop in after looking at their reviews and the flavors of popcorn. They're out of this world. Do not miss this spot if you're in shepherdstown. They have all sizes of popcorn for purchase, from small bags to huge buckets. We opted to try small bags of a few different flavors. We tried the cookies and cream (my favorite), dill pickle, harvest mix, and pretzel honey mustard. All were delicious but the cookies and cream had so much flavor it was absolutely my favored flavor. Hunks of Oreos just mixed in with the popcorn, yum. The harvest mix was also great, it had everything from candy corn to chocolate covered pretzels. If I lived in the area, I could definitely see myself coming here weekly to try new flavors. Delicious all around.

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