While downtown I just had to stop at Garrett's Popcorn to get me a mixed bag of caramel and cheese…read morepopcorn. The staff was friendly and ready to take your order. I was disappointed that my popcorn was stale.

It was good popcorn. I got the standard mix while my son just got the butter popcorn. I thought it…read morewas good, but I can't say it was worth the hype. Would I get it again? Probably, but I would have to go out of my way to do so. The workers at this particular location could've been nicer. It seems they all had a case of having a stick shoved up so far, they couldn't even smile or acknowledge customers in the shop, and that attitude was for everyone. I mean, that's a job you chose, amirite? Other than the nastiness for no reason, I did enjoy the popcorn. I'll just go to another shop where employees are actually happy to be there.

Takeiya Simmons was so sweet and considerate and super helpful. Such great staff here and super…read morekind and friendly to Taurus and locals.

Went in deciding what I wanted to get so I let a couple of people ahead of me. I guess the lady in…read morefront of me was having trouble deciding between the spicy and cheddar so she kept coming in and out. Staff tried to give me the lady in front's order that was returned by her since she came back and I guess we ordered the same thing but I was not going to have that. Got a small for $5.55 (with tax) and it was yummy! Really a fan of the mix that comes with cheddar and caramel. It was only good for a few hours because the next day it was super stale. Heard if you buy the super expensive tin, it also doesn't help that much in terms of freshness, so best to buy and eat instantly.

Wow -- what a wonderful owner, small business, and of course, POPCORN! We were greeted the moment…read morewe walked in with warmth, expertise, and hospitality. We were able to try as many samples as we wanted (we chose the banana pudding and buffalo) and were so impressed by the selection and quality. This is absolutely a hidden gem. You will not regret stopping by Popus Gourmet Popcorn!

I drive past this place all of the time and finally had the pleasure of stopping in tonight. We…read morewere greeted by Doug (I'm sorry if that's not your name) and were walked through their amazing selection of popcorn. You can feel his enthusiasm and excitement when telling you about all of the different flavor combinations. Everything we tried was amazing. I went with his own twist on the Cheddar/Carmel mix and a bag of buffalo and elote popcorn. Can't wait to crush it all in one sitting on the couch later.

A couple of my Miami friends highly recommended that we stop by at Garrett's and buy their…read moreGarrett's Mix, which is exactly what we did! The famous Chicago style Garrett Mix (formerly known as "Chicago Mix" per my friends) combines two distinct recipes: CaramelCrisp and CheeseCorn. Its core ingredients are Non-GMO popcorn kernels, brown sugar, organic brown rice syrup (or corn syrup), unsalted butter, coconut oil, and real cheddar cheese. The end result is the best popcorn you have ever tasted! It is also gluten free! We walked over to this shop as we were staying close by. I'm not sure about the parking situation. We bought 3 bags. Taking a bag home for a friend.

Whenever I have traveled through the Chicago airports, I have always been on the lookout for…read moreGarrett Popcorn Shops so that I could get some amazing popcorn as I had a layover in Chicago. This time, I was actually spending several days in Chicago, so it was only natural for my friend and me to swing by the first Garrett Popcorn Shop we found near our hotel to buy gifts for people at home. We stopped by the 173 N Michigan Avenue location, and there was no line at first (though there was when we were leaving). We saw a whole bunch of options from the Chicago-style Garrett Mix (caramel and cheddar) to Caramel Crisp, Cheese Corn, Almond Caramel Crisp, and Pecan Caramel Crisp. We decided it only made sense to get the Chicago-style Garrett Mix for everyone. The service was quick, and the employee helping us was helpful and walked us through the best deals to get the most items. We ended up getting $5 off (due to how much we ordered) plus got an additional discount due to the number we ordered, too. We chose tins for the ease of packing and travel, which is considered a part of the "Build Your Bundle" promotion. The hours at this location are generally 10 AM to 7 PM though that is subject to change. Like at many other stores, there were also options for Frango Chocolate mixed in or using the app or website for Skip the Line & Order Ahead options. They also provide for meetings and events. If you sign up on their website for their newsletter, you can earn $10 in savings. Since 1949, they have been creating special experiences for customers. As they state on their website, they are "more than just popcorn!" To me, it's a taste of Chicago!

So glad Berco's is open again on Armitage! Literally the best popcorn I've ever had, especially…read morethe White Truffle. As my son says, "it's fire"! Anyway, we are always sure to stop by for some treats whenever we're in Chicago. The best!

So good! Just went today for the first time and everyone was so friendly and the popcorn was…read moredelicious!

Every time I pass through O'Hare I stop here as they have some of the best popcorn you will ever…read morehave! I've been here soo many times over the years and it never disappoints I've honestly left another terminal to come here to get popcorn yeah it's that good so do yourself a favor and get some it's totally worth it! I've always gotten the classic Chicago mix as me being stubborn and only getting this once in a while you gotta go with what you know lol. That cheesy goodness is perfect full flavor and then mixed with that delicious Carmel corn your in for a treat! Overall this is not to be missed so do yourself a favor and grab some on your next adventure you'll be stoked that you did!

So good but waaayyyy too expensive. Packages was not wrapped…read moreadequately for travel. We would have bought more but the pricing is very high.

I was introduced to this place August, 2025 when someone offered me some popcorn from there. I…read moretasted it and was like "WHOA"!!! It was so good! I wanted to eat the whole bag, LOL. I pass by this place alot when traveling to/fro work as it's in the Metra station. I had a little bit of extra time on 7/9/26 so I went in and got a mix of Smokin Hot, BBQ and Cheddar. A small is $4.99. The guy waiting on me was very nice. After leaving and getting on the train to eat my popcorn, I regretted not getting a bigger size. Fresh, delish! Much better than Garrett's as I don't eat theirs anymore - it doesn't taste fresh like it used to. I will definitely be back. The next time I will just get the bbq & smokin' hot together. Maybe get the white cheddar separately. Thank you Chicago Kernel Popcorn, you are great! A+!

The popcorn was delicious..The last time I had some of this popcorn was over thirty years ago, a…read morefriend of mine would bring the popcorn back from Chicago...The great taste has not changed...

Mylon and Malikyah were very friendly and sweet and helped me out. Customer Service always makes…read moreit better.

I visited this location twice during my trip to Chicago, and both visits were great. The employees…read morewere friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. The first visit the popcorn was good but seemed to lack freshness as it began to taste stale within 24 hours. I'm hoping the second batch that I purchased to take home is better. I also like that the photo op fits the area being in the theatre district. Free samples are available upon request, which gave me the chance to try the spicy cheese flavor. It had a nice kick and was definitely worth sampling. Overall, this is a nice quick location to grab popcorn.