After trying their snacks at a yelp event at STAK, we had to come through to get a few more flavors. We got the salted caramel and the cheddar popcorn and it is so well made! These make for a nice snack throughout the days to change things up and I love kettle corn. read more

We were given this popcorn as a gift again this year and love it! So far we had had the cheddar and the Carmel. This year they also gave us some spicy chipotle lime which is also yummy and just slightly spicy. I love popcorn so much! I could probably eat this whole tin in one sitting. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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During small talk, someone told me Peter's Kettle Corn is comparable to a well known business in Chicago. I gave them a try and have been loving them ever since. It's fairly small inside, but it's takeout so no biggie. They have a variety of flavors, but I stick to the classic kettle corn or cheese. Since COVID, things have changed. They're only open Friday and Saturday. They don't accept cash. You can get a punch card and get it punched with each order. After the card is full, you get a free small popcorn. The staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

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Shoutout to Stephanie Y for suggesting and facilitating getting Peter's Kettle Corn for a recent employee event in our office... It was such a fun treat for folks to receive and totally on theme with our "carnvial." I happen to love popcorn but somehow managed to wait a few days before opening my bag of the "honey butter" flavor... but I will tell you that once I started to eat, not a kernel was wasted. It was delicious! I love supporting locally owned businesses, so I'm glad that we were able to support PKC. If in the Oakland area, I will definitely be stopping by for more! read more

So good. Popcorn tastes fresh! They let you sample if you're unsure of what you want. Customer service is always on point! Oh and don't get it sealed if you want to get a little extra on top! Lol read more

Great popcorn place. Innovative flavors. Get a frequent buyers card. Great service and you get more popcorn if you let them leave the bag open read more

Best kettle corn in the East Bay! The flavors are so tasty - my favorites are the cheddar cheese, sea salted caramel, and tomato basil. There are several other fun, seasonal, and classic flavors (horchata, kettle, spicy lime chipotle, peppermint chocolate). The most recent time I went, there was a box of 8 different flavors for $30 if you can't decide. They sell a variety of popular set flavors in small, medium and large. You can also customize your flavors- mixed or separated. The first time I went I got a couple of their $20 tins where you can get up to 3 different flavors. Next time you return and show the tins, you get the same amount of popcorn for $12. Great deal!It's more expensive than your usual run of the mill commercial popcorn, but I love supporting my local Oakland business while savoring some amazingly huge and tasty hand-popped kernels. I recommend popping in early though because you will encounter a line of popcorn addicts (like me) trying to get their fix! read more

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Our absolutely favorite nearby spot to get gourmet tasty popcorn! They have a wide selection of flavors and I always appreciate trying out their special blends. Appreciate their expertise and blending my requests (usually 60/40 or 70/30) just right which isn't easy. Usually don't have trouble parking close or right in front either! read more

Although my first true love for popcorn is Garrett's, Peter's could slide into my DMs any day. I really love their Oakland mix and I will say I would rank it very highly compared to other popcorn due to its unique 'kick' of spice that goes well with any of their flavors. Importantly, their kettle corn is amazing and strikes a balance of salty but not overly sweet or fatty. By this point in my popcorn eating career, I must have consumed gallons of Peter's and I am a repeat customer who is always getting his tins filled. Thank God for their punch cards which are good for a free bag after 9 bags. My only wish was that they had other locations and it was easier to get! This is 5 stars for a reason! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - outside - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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Pleasantly surprised by the quality of Peter's! First day of school back at SJSU! Lots of students were walking around the plaza, so the line was long for the cute little kiosk. However, the line was so quick!!! I even ended up getting in line TWICE because the line was zooming by. They were giving out three varieties for SJSU Students: Kettle Corn, Cheddar, and Sour Cream Onion. My favorite was definitely the cheddar! It was creamy, buttery, and did the job well. Each flavor also had a very detailed description of what was in the popcorn, which is super helpful! The cheddar flavor had: coconut oil, sea sallt, and buttermilk. Overall, I loved this place so much.. I want them to cater at my wedding someday LOL read more

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I've walked by the store a few times in Oakland and frankly been turned off by the thought of eating pre-made popcorn that you don't know how long it's been sitting in those large containers, so I didn't look further. That, is until they had a tent at the San Carlos Art & Wine Fair this year. They had the kettle set up so it appeared they had made that popcorn earlier in the day on-site vs bringing it pre-made from Oakland. We had been disappointed by other caramel corn sellers that summer but this looked solid. And it was. Wow! Kernels were well coated (and salted) making it highly addictive and delicious. It's actually more salty than I would've liked - put you in a doozy especially in the heat - but good in controlled, smaller quantities. They also let us mix and match flavors (no additional charge). We got caramel and kettle corn, but the former was the clear winner for our big sweet tooth. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Popcorn flavors @San Carlos Art & Wine Festival - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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There are very few places I can go where I dont feel lost going into Oakland...and Im glad Peters kettle corn is on MacArthur blvd; which is one big blvd in a circle I can navigate. Today fortunately my mom had a meeting to go to so I was available to chauffer her then go kick it around Oakland for a couple hours while waiting for her. My mind was headed straight for popcorn...and this place always delivers and never disappoints! I have had the privilege on many Yelp sponsored events to enjoy the fluffy pops of joy...(and still campaigning for them to pop up in Vallejo) but until I can make a few trips yearly to support the peeps. I got Buffalo Cheddar and Sea Salt Caramel mix that was heavenly fresh this time ...but I will be back soon for another round. read more

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Great to see the Peter's Kettle Corn at the San Carlos Art and Wine Faire today! It was an unexpected treat to have the best kettle corn around. Been munching away on their super tasty kettle corn for years. read more

So far, my current faves are the Classic Kettle Corn and Saigon Cinnamon. The Classic Kettle Corn was slightly sweet with a hint of salt. I wasn't really sure about the Saigon Cinnamon until I gave it a second bite. The second bite turned into third and fourth. The flavor reminded me of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal but instead of the cereal crunch, it's more of a lightly popped popcorn. I found the popcorn here to be fresh and light even though we came around 3pm (2hrs after they've opened). We ordered a bag of every flavor but somehow we didn't get the spicy cheddar. That was my only gripe. Also, the hours here are from 1pm - 4pm. read more

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The cheese popcorn hands down the best!!! Yummykins They have many varieties and are all delicious as well, but as you can see the cheese is my Fav!!! read more

Love the kettle corn here. Why? Besides how good kettle corns are compared to popcorns, what I like about Peter's is that it isn't overly sweet and it isn't overly salty compared to other kettle corns I have had. Other than that, they also have other flavors like smokey, chilli lime, cheddar, bacon cheese, etc. It really depends on your preference and they do provide samples for you to try before you decide what size you want. You can also mix them in your bags or have them layer it in the bags. Yes, they cost a little more here compared to the kettle corns you can get from farmer's market or at fairs, but there's a reason why - it's the quality you pay for, and how Peter's kettle corn taste good and how do I put it - clean : it doesn't taste yucky after eating them and I think it's because of the ingredients they use. read more

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I mean who doesn't love popcorn? Go show love to this local popcorn shop here in Oakland right off the 580. On top of that the staff is so sweet. The process to order is pretty simple. They have the order sizes by the door. I like to get one small cheddar cheese and one small sea salt caramel. This is my go to popcorn combo. I believe they sell it mixed as well. I love how the popcorn is super flavorful. Once you start eating you'll have to make yourself stop. I've also had their classic kettle corn as party favors. The size of the bag is the perfect serving. read more

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Kinda forgot this place existed honestly... it always looked closed or shut down due to the sign being nonexistent. While in the Laurel today I saw they were open and was so delighted! I grabbed cheddar and kettle corn. This combo satisfied my sweet and salty craving perfectly. This is a true Laurel district gem and I'm so pleased that they're are still open. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Cheddar & Kettle Corn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

How did I just stumble upon this place? Super cute little store, light and bright. So many inventive options but we ended up with Oakland Mix and it was so good. The popcorn is super fresh, the staff are very friendly, and don't forget to pick up your frequent shopper card. I will never shop on MacArthur without stopping by for a treat, can't wait to go back. read more

I ordered the bulk 2 cup popcorn bags to add to the Wedding Welcome Bags that were given to our out-of-town guests. I wanted to highlight the amazing food items that are made in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area. Peter's Kettle Corn did not disappoint. Our guest enjoyed : Oakland Mix, cheddar-caramel mix, kettle corn or Sea Salted Caramel popcorn. All were delicious! Customer service was great! Pricing was amazing! I would definitely recommend Peter's Kettle Corn to anyone who wants to add a little flavor to their next event. Judy read more

My husband and I are on a Stomper Safari throughout Oakland. The Stomper sighting is in celebration of the Oakland A's being here for 50 years (1968 to 2018). Our adventure started at another location in East Oakland. Stomper is in front of Peter's Kettle Corn. First, I have to take a few photos of Stomper before heading into their brick and mortar for the first time for some popcorn. I purchased their popcorn many times in the past at different events (concerts at Crab Cove, Christmas lighting ceremony, Yelp's Nifty Fifty, etc.) I sampled the smoked barbecue popcorn. I could not taste and/or detect the barbecue flavor in the popcorn. I could not do the "keep your bland a** popcorn to yourself, Karen." That would be totally wrong since I love Peter's Kettle Corn. (Don't wanna hear anybody telling me, "ya ain't even right for dissing the business).Thus, I went for my stand by, the classic. Husband selected the cheddar cheese flavored popcorn. Both flavors were excellent. Since this Peter's Kettle is somewhat out of my way, and I don't shop in the Laurel District, I know to go to their other location in Downtown Oakland, City Center Plaza to get my popcorn fix. That location is easier for me via public transportation from Alameda to Oakland. read more

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Gotta love a good popcorn shop! They're open right now during the pandemic for window service, which makes for some great quarantine snacks! You can mix and match flavors in one bag which is kinda nice so you can try more than one flavor, but you also have to make sure to pick flavors that would mesh well. That's what I thought at least - my husband picked spicy chipotle lime and caramel corn, which I don't think goes well but it didn't seem to intermix much since the spicy chipotle lime was really light on seasoning! I wish it had more of a kick personally. The caramel corn was my favorite of the two, but how can you go wrong with any caramel corn?! I also tried a bite of the cheddar and the cinnamon sugar, and I really liked the cinnamon sugar. Next time I'm definitely going to pick a mix of caramel corn and cinnamon sugar! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Packaged bags to-go - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Im So sorry. I meant to say CARD ONLY!!! Due to covid. I don't know how to update it. But card only card only card only. read more

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Today was a sad day. My honey butter popcorn had no honey butter. Seems that I received the classic instead. Pre-order did me wrong and the tip I added got me only partial service. I don't like classic. But I will still return since the other two bags were correct. It's just so unfortunate that I came across the bay for the HB. Maybe the HB flavor isn't what it used to be or as good as I remembered? Just taste sweet n salty not similar to the HB chips. read more

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This is the BEST popcorn in the Bay Area. The maple bacon is off the hook . I've been sneaking down here from the valley to get bags of popcorn , and not telling the wife. "I think she is suspicious that I have a side chick here on MacArthur and 39th. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Maple Bacon (addiction) Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

This small, unassuming company has no rival in my heart. I've tried several flavors and loved each one so far. The popcorn is always fresh, made In-house, and sold with a smile. They let you sample whatever is in the large display, except for the premium popcorn which is the maple-bacon flavor (another winning indulgence). They also cater for parties or special events so come grab a tub/bucket load to make everyone happy! My personal favorites includes the cheddar+chili lime mix (lovingly called the "Oakland mix" because so many people request that combo), Sea-salt caramel,horchata, as well as regular kettle corn. I'm still waiting to try the seaweed flavor! I'm happy this is in Oakland and it's such a lovely specialty in the Laurel District. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Laurel street fair going on today - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Going to pick up a bag of fresh kettle or caramel popcorn never gets old or stale as they say at Peter's Kettle Corn. Locally owned and operated and staying true to its roots by remaining located in the up and coming yet still very grounded Laurel District towards the Oakland Hills, Peter's Kettle Corn provides the perfect snack for yourself or gift for loved ones. I have been coming to Peter's for years and have been able to experience them at corporate functions, farmer's markets, and other events and it never gets old when I see their logo. The last time in which I came was on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and I knew a knew a couple bags would make for a good party mixer. Thankfully they were still open by the time I got there with traffic and finding a spot in the street, and they still had a lot of options available including their classic flavors like sea salt caramel, kettle corn, and cheddar cheese. They also had unique flavors available like sea salted seaweed and caramel pumpkin spice. I learned that many of these unique flavors are considered "seasonal" so they are only available for a limited time for roughly four weeks at a time. The interior of the store is brick inlay which makes it warm and inviting which made my decision on what to order all the more harder especially with prices still being reasonably priced after all of these years, including $6.50 for a medium bag of their Classic Kettle Corn and $8.50 for all of the rest of their gourmet flavored popcorns. They do give samples at Peter's and the one I really wanted to try was their Sea Salted Seaweed flavor and was not impressed as the flavor really stuck on your palette for a significant amount of time. In deciding what to order for my holiday dinner, I made the realization that many people going to my party were not going to enjoy the unique savory flavors that Peter's offers on any given day so I decided to go with the tried and true and ordered one medium bag of Classic Kettle Corn which at $6.50 is a real steal and one medium bag of their Sea Salted Caramel bag. I was able to sample the seaweed They always ask if you want your bag open or closed, open so you can already eat it or closed so it can be saved and preserved to open at a future time. I decided to go with closed because I wanted to make sure once they were opened everything still had a crunch to it, which two weeks later with what is left in my bag certainly still has that crunch there thankfully. I also learned that for an additional cost, you can also mix your purchase by layering your flavors in your bag, but none of the savory selections really spoke to me on this day. But rest assured they change them out every two months so new flavors are already here in early December! All said my total cost was 15 dollars for two huge bags of sweetly flavored popcorn! They even have a punch card if you buy 9 bags you get one free. And that is a real steal for something so unique and tasty that everyone will love to just try a handful of! The only request that I have of Peter's is that they consider opening additional locations, as they are a success and deserve to have others enjoy in this success, but around this time of year they thankfully have a holiday pop-up in the Oakland City Center which is perfect for people who take public transportation. Peter's Kettle Corn so good it needs to be discovered by more of the local population so that expansion becomes a real possibility! read more

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Peter's Kettle Corn will have you saying, "Garrett's Popcorn who?!?!?!" Ever since a colleague turned me on to this little store front, I've been looking for excuses to swing by the Laurel District. I religiously follow Peter's Kettle Corn on Instagram, and I eagerly await his flavors of the week. So far, my favorite is the traditional ol' cheese popcorn and their caramel corn. However, this holiday season, I got to try their matcha popcorn, which is amazingly matcha-fied; their pepermint popcorn, which pleasantly had specks of peppermint dotting each kernel; their caramel bacon, which was my least favorite, but hey, everyone has to have a least favorite; their horchata, a treat indeed!, and many more seasonal flavors. I appreciate the unique, creative flavors that Mr. Peter comes up with. The only gripe I have was with one of the employees there. We dropped by on a rainy Sunday morning, and asked if they had any matcha popcorn. To our dismay, girl said that they had sold out. Luckily, THANKFULLY her more helpful coworker took pity on us and said that they were making fresh batches of matcha popcorn in the back (!!!) and that he would bag some up for us. Thank the LORD God almighty for employees such as that upstanding young gentleman, for if he did not step in we would have left empty-handed (well I would have still grabbed a few gift boxes...for myself). My experience with this mediocre customer service shall not detract from my 5-star impression of this small but mighty business. Mr. Peter is on to great things, and the only thing I ask is to not forget us little people when you'll get to the level of shipping these delicious kernels of joy across the country and the world! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - PRECIOUS CARGO! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

The selections are nice, love making my own mix of popcorns. The staff has always been patient and helpful. The popcorn is a nice treat for movie, games, gathering and make great gifts. read more

Their kettle corn is the best I've ever tasted. Flavorful and a light texture. The staff is professional, warm, and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Really hit and miss with the flavors. Biggest issue, the hours. As native oakland, I get the crime rate, etc. but it's very difficult on a Friday or Saturday, for five hours each day, to get there. I used to go once a week spend about $40. Looking for new fun popcorn place read more

I'm so glad I finally came here. My friends rave about it all the time. I got the salted caramel popcorn and the classic for my son. A nice sized small bag for a little under $5. Not too bad. Upon entrance there was a short line. The look of confusion on my face led to one of the workers asking if I wanted to sample some. Sure! I sampled the cheddar cheese one first. It was nice, the perfect amount cheese flavoring. I also tried the bbq one and it was ok. I'll be back to try the other flavors. My friend got the Chicago blend (I think that's what it's called) half cheese and half salter caramel into one bag. She made me try it, as I was thinking what a strange mixture. Surprisingly it wasn't bad but I wouldn't just order it for myself. I really like the salted caramel one. It had just the right amount of salt and caramel that one didn't over power the other. I will be back! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Its flavorful although a day past and its starting to be stale. I bought tomato basil and cheese flavor took this to business trip. Was a little disappointed freshness is gone by one day. Still ate it and will still get them when I'm in the neighborhood again. Staff are very friendly and place is clean!! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Tomato Basil and Sea Salt Caramel!! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

We received a 2 gallon tin of popcorn during the 2021 holidays and when I had my first bite of the Oakland Mix, it was like popcorn and spices were making love in my mouth. I proceeded to mix handfuls of the Classic Kettle Corn, Oakland Mix, and Sea Salted popcorn into my mouth. The kids had to tell me to stop. Not because of my health, because they wanted to stuff their mouths full of popcorn too. We've been back two times since, and upgraded to also bring on over the 1 gallon tin to the party. We recently tried the Horchata flavored pop-corn, but it didn't have the expected kick to it. Staying with our classics, but may try the sour cream and Movie butter next time. Wife ordered for a corporate event and they loved it. Happy to support local businesses that make a great product. The staff is always helpful and fast. No more merch the last time I went, should have asked if they sold out or no longer sell. read more

Came here with Mom as I've passed this spot a million times. The female behind the counter was somewhat dry but as my bestie tells me, "everyone doesn't have a bubbly personality." We tasted the maple bacon - pass, and the cookies and cream which was cool. Then moved over and tried the cheese and caramel. Mom didn't care for it, thought the popcorn was too soft which in my opinion it was just okay. I liked the cheese but I prefer the white cheddar. So overall it wasn't a love connection today but perhaps I'll try again later, maybe I was just expecting a different taste but again I won't hold that against them. Maybe next time they'll have additional flavors. read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - First time here with Mom - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Love the kettle corn, but not the price gouging. Bought a large bag for $12 on 10/12/24 at the San Carlos Arts & Wine Festival. Prices were $6 for Small and $12 for Large. Went back the next day and they were out of large bags, but were selling the small bags for $10, when it was $6 the day before. read more

This place has been a consistent gem in Oakland for years! Thankfully, they were able to survive the pandemic. Love the flavors they offer. They should consider partnering with boy scouts to make their products mainstream. The team is always so kind and welcoming. They are patient with indecisive customers. The space is always neat and clean. The only sucky part are the hours. read more

So excited that Peter has his own storefront now, and I no longer have to track him down at the local farmer's markets. My husband and Peter went to college together, and it's so great to see his business grow over the years. Originally, we wanted a popcorn station at our wedding, but we ended up having popcorn as our party favors instead. Let's be honest, who wants another shot glass or lame party favor that most people end up throwing away? Choosing popcorn for our favors was an easy decision, especially since they're my favorite all time snack! We chose horchata and buffalo cheddar for our wedding favors, and the guests loved them! JoAnn, in sales, was easy to work with, and very responsive over emails for the most of my planning. When I came into the store for samples, she surprised me with a huge box of popcorn samples, and this made my decision making process easier as I didn't have to spend too much time at the shop trying all the flavors. My favorites are: matcha green tea, buffalo cheddar cheese, horchata, and Saigon cinnamon sugar. I highly recommend PKC for all your catering and special event needs! My sister in law is using PKC for their wedding next month, can't wait! read more

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Peter's Kettle Corn (PKC) was started in 2007 by two brothers, John and Peter who are both Bay Area natives. They wanted to share their love for popcorn (kettle corn) by coming up with unique flavors and incorporating street food flavors that they had become accustomed to. Why use regular plain popcorn when you can use kettle corn which has that salty/sweet flavor mixed with other ingredients that you wouldn't normally associate with kettle corn. PKC is based out of Oakland, California in the lovely and thriving Laurel District. The actual store is very nice and cute, very clean and welcoming and that first step inside you are overcome with the delicious smell of kettle corn. While the stand alone store gets plenty of business and stays busy they also have other ways of getting their product out to the public, they do cater, do corporate events, Yelp events and they can be found at some of your local Farmer's Markets as well. I am not a popcorn or kettle corn person at all, I actually dislike it but PKC has totally converted me to being a fan of kettle corn. I've heard great things about them for quite some time and decided to give them a try and I have also had their product at many Yelp events, they are always a hit. While their Original flavor kettle corn is great and very tasty (not too sweet and not too salty, just right), I found the need and urge to step outside the box and my comfort zone to try their other flavors. Some of the flavors that they carry on the regular or rotate include: *Sea Salted Seaweed *Matcha Green Tea *Spicy Cheddar Cheese *Cookies and Cream *Sea Salted Caramel Some of my personal favorites happen to be the Oakland Mix, White Chocolate Drizzle and Maple Bacon Caramel, they are so flavorful and just melt in your mouth. I highly recommend anyone who loves popcorn to give them a try and even if you aren't a fan of popcorn I guarantee after trying PKC you will love it!! read more

Peter's Kettle Corn - Maple Bacon Caramel, Horchata and Oakland Mix - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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Well, what can I say. Once you start eating it's hard to stop. Try it and start a kettle corn addiction you've never knew you had! read more