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    Kernel Encore Gourmet Popcorn

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Peachtra C.

    Stopped at this little hidden gem because the smell of the popcorn caught my attention . So glad i did i sampled about & different flavors before deciding. After i ate brunch i ended up coming back a second time with others & they purchased!! If your looking for party flavors for special occasions like baby showers, birthday or holiday gifts this place can get your popcorn fix needs fulfilled. The place is small inside & the popular flavors sell out early

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    Lisa G.

    Popocorn? Flavored popcorn? I'm in! Literally, I just went in after I saw this place. I wasn't looking for popcorn, yet this placed "siren song'd" me into its popcorn rocks. Oh, and what a way to go! As soon as you enter, there is a board to the left with the day's flavors. However, its also fun to look at the big buckets of popcorn behind the counter as you an see some color coming through. (I'm a visual person, so this is important when collecting calories!) Since I wasn't really looking for popcorn this day, (plus I had just had a cookie AND donut before stopping in) I got two small bags to check it out. I tried the Hawaiian Hurricane, which had ingredients in it that I've never heard of. Exotic! I also tried the Vermont Granny, with white cheddar & green apple.) Out of the two, the granny mix was my fav. The Hawaiian Hurricane tasted a little stale or either the ingredients I had never heard of were not my "thang" ... it tasted good though. I should also note that you can ask for samples prior to buying. I was too overwhelmed with the choices to think about this prior. I also like to live on the edge with my popcorn experiences. So, do what feels right for you! Saying all that, whatever flavor suits your fancy, a small bag is not enough. I personally need more popcorn in my life. There are so many flavors to try and I'm sure they switch them up regularly, so you never know what you will find. What can I say? I'm a fan .. I'll be back .. I've been a"maized" by the confections of Kernel Encore. Salute!

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    Janene H.

    Kernel Encore has the best popcorn, hands down. Not only is the popcorn fabulous but the employees are super friendly and give you all the FREE samples you could want! You'll need them because there are dozens of flavors to choose from. First, my favorites: Cheddar and White Cheddar are made with real cheese and are both equally delicious. For a sweet flavor and overall best: Smores. Yes, Smores is drizzled with chocolate, dusted with graham cracker bits and even has tiny little marshmallows. I could eat an entire bag! Sounded promising but disappointing: White chocolate macadamia nut- the flavors don't mesh well together. Garlic Parmesan- too bland. Marshmallow- the marshmallow flavor is lost on the popcorn. My son loves the fruit flavored popcorn: apple, grape, cherry, strawberry, blueberry, banana- you name it. Then there are mixes like Carmel apple, blueberry cheesecake and confetti. Kernel Encore has been around for a decade. Stop by, check them out and feel like a kid again.

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    First, my favorites: Cheddar and White Cheddar are made with real cheese and are both equally delicious.

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