Was just there on 7/20/2026 and it was great! We got to try samples of different flavors and the…read morelady, who I believe was an owner, was so helpful and nice. I am very happy with my purchases and I hope she looks into having a Hot Honey popcorn soon that I recommended. They even ship so I will be ordering some more to ship home and will definitely go back when I make another trip down there. Best popcorn I've every had! :)

Like the popcorn but 2 out of the 3 times we have visited here, the same rude woman is working. We…read morewill seek out another place if we decide we want popcorn on our next visit. Popcorn isn't so awesome to deal with her.

Just had dinner near by and stopped in real quick! Such friendly staff! They let me try some…read morepopcorn and the cookie and cream is so good! I got a couple of bags to bring home! So many interesting options

What a fun and one of a kind place on Knoxville's market square. Service with a smile. Beyond all…read morethe funky flavored popcorn, they also carry real fun merchandise such as this ramen notepad as shown in my photos. Love the humor.

Different flavors and specialty flavors for the new seasons and holidays. Got to taste them before…read moredeciding which ones we were getting. Have used them for birthday gifts and neighbor Christmas gifts. Everyone loves them! Owner is great and also engaged with his business.

Great service and awesome selection! Great selection of gift items. Will definitely visit again!read more

Such a cute and yummy smelling store! Came to pick up some bags of popcorn as a treat since it's…read morelocal to Knoxville. At first we thought the only options were what they had out front or in the glassed areas, but no, they have all the flavors they display in the back too. I want to say about 40 different flavors? The workers were so nice to let us sample flavors we wanted to try, and the jalapeno was my favorite! The pizza was so interesting too! They also have really unique and fun gift items too.

It was obvious the moment I stepped in the door that someone there is partaking in smoking weed. I…read moredo not have a problem with weed but i had my niece with me! it was embarrassing she was asking questions about the smell! Hire better people! We didn't even want to partake in popcorn after that.

oh boy my favorite go to for the best ice cream and chocolateslove love that purple daze !!!…read morepretty nice folks in there too specially the one that invited me to have a scoop of the best ice cream in town and she was right !and a waffle cone dipped in chocolate and sprinkles MY MY sooo good see you next time

My friend and I had run a long trail race in Tsali and were heading to dinner when we saw the…read moreChocolate Shoppe. We decided we definitely needed chocolate and were afraid it would be closed later so stepped in to grab some chocolate for after dinner. There were SO many choices! There was all kinds of chocolate, fudge, caramel apples and cookies as well as ice cream. I decided on two milk chocolate sea salt caramels. They were pricey -- $2 each. I ate them after dinner -- probably should have waited for them to warm up after sitting in the cold car but they were still good.

I always forget to come here and I live 1 mile away so I made sure while I was getting my Matcha a…read morecouple doors down to stop in and get my tin refilled. The service is always very friendly. The popcorn is always fresh and I always love the innovative flavors. If I wasn't always watching my calories I would be here a lot more often. But if you are in the area or visiting, this is a must stop.

Popcorn here is good and I like that there are a lot of flavors to choose from. Guy helping us was…read morereally nice and offered samples if needed. I liked the mix of cheddar the best. They are definitely on the pricey side. A medium bag of popcorn was over $16.

While on vacation on April 9th we stopped in for some popcorn. The two women behind the counter…read morewere the most unfriendly people that we saw during our whole vacation. Neither one of them smiled or greeted us. We ended up buying a small popcorn and that was only because we really wanted popcorn. Our intentions were to buy a bucket of popcorn, but after feeling so uncomfortable we just got the small. I don't recommend this place at least while these two are working. It's truly a shame.

A must-visit place, every time we visit Gatlinburg. My husband gets a large bucket of caramel…read morepopcorn with peanuts and I'll get a large bucket of butter popcorn. We end up eating the popcorn for days, then we use the buckets around the house. For me, they make good buckets to carry birdseed out to my feeders. You can also get a different bucket with your favorite team logo. The service is always fast and very friendly. Highly recommend!

I asked for a sample and got one kernel. Lol. Not the best customer service that day…read more This is convenient for a snack to take as you walk the strip of stores and restaurants. The Carmel corn was good!

we used to have a Karmelkorn in my hometown many years ago and they closed. I have tried to find…read morecheese popcorn as good as this in my hometown but NOTHING compares, so I order and have it shipped to me. It is just as delicious and fresh. NOTHING compares this is THE best!

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill was such a fun find during my time in the Smoky Mountains! What makes…read morethis place special is that it isn't just somewhere to run in, buy something, and leave. The entire property feels like a destination worth taking the time to explore. I loved the relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a place centered around apples, cider, country shops, and Smoky Mountain hospitality. Give yourself time to wander because there is more to see here than you might expect. For me, places like this are part of what makes traveling memorable. The big attractions may get most of the attention around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, but I also love finding stops with their own personality and sense of place. The Apple Barn definitely has both. It's a great addition to a Smoky Mountains itinerary, especially if you enjoy discovering local flavors, browsing for something unique to take home, or simply finding an interesting place away from the area's larger attractions. I also found plenty of charming details that caught my photographer's eye, which always makes a stop even more enjoyable for me. Definitely worth allowing some extra time for this one rather than treating it as a quick stop. I'd gladly return the next time my travels bring me back to the Smokies!

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.