Pop Mama Pop! has definitely improved her popcorn. noticed the popped corns are smaller and there…read moreis a lack of husk remains. locale: eat real fest(9/26) eats: cinammon flavored holiday popcorn (5?) -a mix of flavors, cinnamon was very subtle -popped kernels are smaller than the others -popped corns almost melt in ur mouth -not overly sweet, sweetness very subtle, leftovers: -unpopped corn kernels available also (price unknown) -the popcorn here is artisan so cost a bit more, not the generic type.

Delicious flavors and great service. I love this popcorn, and am a return customer, I'd definitely…read morerecommend trying some, I love the Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper especially! This isn't your standard mass produced bags of popcorn or microwave stuff, it is much better quality all around, in every aspect. I love it!

Lots of variety but Lafayette prices. Young women who…read moreworked there were fairly disengaged and not a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely lots of candy though !

I was filled with so much nostalgia when I walked Zoonie's…read moreyesterday. This store carries classic candies from my childhood, many that I've never seen before too! Huge selection of merchandise, and the offerings are reasonably priced too. There are toys, tin lunch boxes, gelatos, homemade confections, self serve candies (sold by the lbs), individually packaged candies, and classic soda pops too! There is also an area where you can sit and watch a movie. The Wizard of OZ was being played during my visit, and you may sit in one of the three chairs while you're there! I definitely recommend this unique candy store.

This is a two star review. I came here at the recommendation of a co-worker and want to like it…read moremore than I did. I think the problem is that I couldn't get past the lack of a restroom in the area. They had some portables, but they are making food and we are supposed to eat it. Where are they washing their hands? This area is also pretty cold so if you go, make sure that you have a coat, scarf and hat. I'll never make that mistake again. But because of the cold, I didn't want to eat outside so our food got a cold, but it was good. My husband liked the food he got, but gluten free options are super limited. They get a third star because of the bar! Now there was only one person working there and that's fine because he could go get a snack or something and come back to pour drinks, but again. The restroom issue. Where does he wash his hands, what if he has a cold and sneezes into them, and so on. That's where my mind went. The vendors are quite nice and were helpful and weren't mean when they answered my GF questions and I appreciate that. So, this is like the little engine that could. I can see that it is a gathering spot for people and they have music and speakers which is cool. So I saw and felt a community vibe and people really seemed to like going. If I lived in the area, I may try it a bit more, but in all honestly, Oakland Museum's Off the Grid event is everything I wish this was. I'm sure that they will get there, but don't want to hang out while they figure it out.

I'm not sure if the selection changes as I only went once, but the selection was smaller than I…read moreexpected and there wasn't that many people there.

I love hello Kitty so I'm going to always give it a great review. It's true that the lines are long…read moreand the selection of stuff is a little bit boring because there aren't any drinks. The prices are crazy expensive but the thing is it's so much fun! Everyone in line is so excited. We bought so many things three different kind of cookies and they all tasted good. When you spent $35 you got a little tiny hello Kitty bag which is adorable. The ambience is really fun because everyone's so happy. I think it's worth it. What the heck I mean as a person who sort of grew up with hello Kitty, I laughed because most of the people online were not young. Haha of course that's probably because if you're young, you can't afford the prices ha ha

Cute set up at the Veransa yesterday. The truck was parked in front of Sephora. The line was…read morewrapped to Cost Plus, but it moved quickly. Their menu was placed on the sidewalk and had a few offerings. Not really a food truck/ more like a merch truck. But it was cute. Service was great! I know the kids were happy to be there

You won't find better tasting water than at this shop. They have 6 water stations inside so you can…read morefill up multiple bottles at the same time so you're in and out easy. They also have carts available to help you carry your bottles from the spout to your car. There's always parking and rarely a line. It's quick and easy. The owners are very nice and knowledgable. Support this local business and the environment and stay hydrated!

I go here to refill 5 gallon jugs for my office. The water tastes great, and I never have any…read moreissues. The man working the front is always courteous and the prices are very reasonable. I like that the parking lot is close to the front so I don't need lug the jugs too far.

I'm a huuuge fan of Thatcher's cheddar cheese popcorn (so cheesy!!) and instead of having it…read moreshipped I decided to stop by the corporate office, which is open to the public. The location is really primarily an office with a corner of a small selection of pre-bagged popcorn available for purchase. Overall very nice of the company to have a walk-in shop and not be purely online-exclusive, but I'd say it's only worth visiting if you day-of want popcorn of the common variety. *Tip: your GPS is correct. I was initially very confused, but you have to go through the open gates and enter the door with "office" signage above it (door is facing away and not visible from the main road, Bliss Ave.).

Best popcorn ever! Couldn't buy just one bag. Staff was very helpful. We are big fans.read more

Really nice group of vendors here. Lots of fresh veggies & fruit. Plenty of pastries too ;)…read moreAll the vendors were friendly & helpful. Super location with enough different items to serve everyone. I highly recommend coming here on Sunday mornings from 9-1. Don't forget to stop at at House of Petals the brick n mortar flower shop. Simply fabulous too!

4++ Farmers market that pops up in the Downtown Martinez area on Sundays I believe…read more While the market isn't huge, there's a really good selection of produce purveyors along with some eateries, some bakeries, and some general vendors. This farmers market as a small town charm to it and every person I interacted with was friendly. I was in the area because I crashed at a buddy's house the night before. When I was leaving the area, I saw this place and wanted to check it out. Keep in mind it was around the holidays and it was drizzling a bit that Sunday, so I'm not sure if it affected the amount of vendors present as this was my first time visiting. I ended up getting some enchiladas to go from one of the vendors selling Mexican food and a loaf of quinoa bread from one of the bakers (West Won Bread out of Napa). The food was good and the quinoa loaf was amazing and enjoyed by my parents and I later on when we served with some stew. Would love to re-visit with better weather conditions and different parts of the year. But definitely an enjoyable market based on my first visit.

This review is for their food truck that was at an event. I got their Kahlua Pulled Pork Nachos and…read moreit was so good! It was a little under $20 and it came out pretty quickly. The kahlua pork was really good and a good combination of all of the mix ins with the nachos. Great service and can't wait to see them again sometime soon!

BEST HAWAIIAN FOOD IN BENICIA!! Many restaurants try but Merna's Hawaiian Kitchen is LEGIT - best…read morein the area! Merna's is located in an industrial park on Second St, near Breuhol Brewery - a great business helping business partnership. The menu varies, so follow Merna's on Instagram and Facebook. The Hawaiian plate is great - Kalua pork, lomi lomi, rice and haupia. Mochi chicken, Kalua nachos, musubi and Lima poke are all delicious. Together with the brewery, they sometimes have a DJ and/or a live band - even hula dancers at times. There is outdoor seating with canopies, but seats do fill up. Bring your own chairs (and a table, if you prefer) to be on the safe side, especially during events. Overall, great food and outdoor dining experience. I definitely recommend this place. A great small business to support.