This is a must visit for popcorn lovers. There are over 50 types of popcorn so deciding what to…read moreeven try can be difficult, but the staff has been pretty friendly the few times I have visited. Within 5 days I have already been twice and if I lived nearby I would have a real problem. So far I've tried the White Cheddar Chipotle, Garlic Butter, Garlic Parmesan, Five Alarm Fire, Aged Cheddar, Cheddar, White Cheddar Ranch, Beer Cheese and probably even a few more I forgot. My favorite was the Garlic Butter until I tried the White Cheddar Chipotle which has just the right amount of heat. If you love hot Cheetos then the Five Alarm Fire would be up your alley. It is very hot, but does have food flavor. My 11 year old is in love with this popcorn. I personally got about 3 or 4 flavors to mix them. The pricing is a little expensive, but this is definitely a gourmet popcorn. The popcorn is fantastic and with so many flavors you won't get bored easily.

I love popcorn! Maters Taters & Popcorn may be my new favorite addiction! I think I have been…read moreabout once every 5 days for the past three weeks and I will continue to go back! There are over 50 flavors (probably 70) of popcorn so there is something to satisfy absolutely anyone. The staff is lovely and will let you sample flavors so you can find your new favorite! I have fallen in love with the white cheddar ranch, white cheddar chipotle, aged cheddar, scorpion Chicago, five alarm, and dark chocolate covered. I can satisfy my sweet tooth or savory wants. This family owned business is wonderful and I think their products make a great snack or a great gift! I would highly suggest stopping by and trying something new! There is someone for anyone. They have some interesting flavors I have not seen anywhere else such as Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, Strawberry, cinnamon kettle corn, horchata, sweet chili, blue cheese buffalo and that is just a tiny portion of their offerings. Definitely give them a try!!!

Fun in every way possible! This is a wonderful spot for a casual meal, quick beverage, buying…read morecandy, or playing arcade games. My wife and I stopped by on a Saturday for a tour of the candy making facility, where we learned a lot about how the chocolates and other candies are made, and we were even able to design and enjoy our own custom chocolate bar. This place has everything that a fan of sweets and fun can enjoy - retro candy, a colorful environment, and enthusiastic staff. From our tour with Joy, our complimentary sea salt caramel from Barbara, everybody on staff provided a joyous afternoon. The tour is highly recommended, where you'll get to see how the product is made, and even get to see one of the original Golden tickets from the original Wonka movie. Pricing for the tour is very reasonable, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. Parking was easy right around the corner from the front entrance. If you're in the Jacksonville area, this is a fun event for people of all ages!

The minute you walk in you are treated to their signature salted Carmel which was delicious!…read moreThe staff are lovely and there seems like they are well staffed and understaffed at the same time? It felt like a lot of Indians with no clear chief. The tour starts in the chocolate room, gotta love that! Chocolate covered chips, cookies, marshmallows and fudge all around. The restaurant was filled with dirty tables, the bar was in disarray. The food portions looked small however at least it kept coming out! The owners family has been in the candy business for years and he still works there everyday, that's awesome! :)) I'm glad we checked it out. Thank you Sweet Petes! You can trust me, I am a candy eating American. ;D

I purchased an oatmeal cookie and it was fresh and quite delicious. The cases were so very pretty…read morewith all Sorts of goodies. This place needs some serious spotlight as it has a cafe attached and the chocolate item look amazing. Think of the brother sister duo that was sold out and then think this place. Definitely a place to hype. Not on the beaten path, I spotted it driving by it on accident. Chocolate popcorn looked amazing and I'm pretty sure they do custom order anything. Definitely will come back for more cookies.

Renee and her family is the BEST!!!! I have gotten all my birthday cakes for my kids from her every…read moreyear since they were babies and she NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!! She really cares about her customers and gives the best service. The cakes, cookies, brownies are so so delicious, moist, not overly sweet. Simply perfect! I will be back year after year.

Quick Chocolate Cream treat after an afternoon stroll, and yep it was so good that I forgot to take…read morea photo as the heat was melting it quickly after stepping out of the store. Kudos to the staff who always keeps this store organized and well-stocked with a variety of sweets to choose from.

Who doesn't love a good treat on sunny days? I stopped in here to try the Dubai Gelato. They were…read moreadvertising it with a huge sign outside. I ordered it but they were out of strawberries. So, I used the black berry sorbet as a substitute. Customer service was basic. I would've have expected them to offer the desert with some sort of discount since technically they didn't have all the ingredients. Nevertheless, it was still tasteful. I also liked the complimentary chocolate covered popcorn. They offer an array of treats but are very pricey. The "non" experimental Dubai Gelato (calling it that because it was missing the real ingredient) was $16 alone. I don't recall seeing prices listed and hasn't prepared for that. Overall, its a nice place for a pick me up kind of treat/day.

Best chocolate in Jacksonville. Worth the exception of a…read morefew bulk bin items (like gummy bears), they make everything there. They have some fun novelty items, too. Like s molded hollow chocolate football filled with their chocolate covered popcorn.

Gah! I just love the chocolate here! My favorite of all favorites is the chocolate covered popcorn!…read moreThat's what keeps me coming back, and I've got the defensive line at the University of Central Arkansas hooked as well. I am such a fan of this local staple and I don't see that changing anytime soon! Cheers to Chocolate! P.S. Sign up to earn rewards on purchases, and don't forget to give them your number when you pay!

Great selection of items. I bought a treasured piece for a reasonable price. I also took advantage…read moreof a reading which was more than affordable. The teaching aligned with my current path. Thanks V.

Smells magnificent when you walk in. Lots of soaps, candles, and natural toothpaste, deodorant and…read moresuch. Small space but nice. There are many teas to choose from as well. Don't miss this little gem tucked away in the Carter-Love Bldg.

Flavored salts made locally that are truly the best. I recently had the chance to catch back up…read morewith her at the AB market and she had their lemon herb salt back in stock but I did end up going with Boujee Chicken (blend of purple sage, lavender oregano, and tarragon) and their Dill Pickle. I am definitely looking forward to some air popped popcorn this week with some Dill Pickle seasoning salt! Follow Sarah on IG for more recipe ideas (also on summa salt website). Also, let's discuss salts in coffee. She has them. Buy them. 10 out of 10.

Got my first order and when I say obsessed and is an understatement, I mean it! I can't remember…read morethe last time I was as excited to see my food or be in the kitchen. Customer service is A1. The thought behind & love that is put into each product makes a difference. Each salt is super aromatic and I already know this will elevate my spice game!!!I will definitely be gifting this to some of my family & friends for Christmas !!

I ate dinner at Casbah on the "Avondale" night out event. After I had dinner, I went for a…read morewalk/shopping. I bought some of my favorite chocolate covered popcorn and two orders for chocolate covered pretzel sticks. OMG-love love love! Cons-everyone knows that parking can be tricky. Just be patient and one will open up or you can park down one of the residential roads. Thanks going out to Peterbrookes!

One of my favorite places! It's so cute a quaint and perfectly placed in avondale between shops and…read morebiscottis. The young lady working was very helpful. I got my favorite, cattails (a turtle wrapped around a pretzel stick) if you haven't had one, try it. It will change your life. I also had a sample of the strawberry lemon gelato. Very rich and creamy. Side note, I. July Peterbrook offers free gelato. I've been here multiple times but got a shot of the front entrance this time. Check them out and take a stroll to make you feel better about your bad choices. There is a park down the way lol.

Best spot for produce. Great prices…read more See the couple in the front entrance. I SWEAR, THE BEAST LEMONADE IN JAX!!!! Real lemonade with pulp! She has watermelons, boiled peanuts, fresh eggs and local honey. Very friendly and wonderful customer service.

I visited on a weekday towards the end of the day and it was kinda rainy so most vendors were…read morepacking up to go. It's ok I'll be back and will update my review with my thoughts but for now I'll focus on "The Green Spot" which was open and one of the vendors I really wanted to check out (we love plants)! We met Jen the owner who was very sweet, friendly and welcoming. She let us try the daily lemonade flavors which were all quite unique, we all got our lemonades and omg I'm in love with the guava/lemonade topped with blueberries, rosemary and a pasta straw! It was super refreshing! We just moved to the area & it was great learning about the history of the shop and other surrounding facts. We bought some herbs and we'll be back to get plants once I've got time to tend to them as moves can be very hectic and I'm still getting settled. I'm bringing all our plant loving friends to this cute lil shop with a cool vibe that very much reminded me of Key West. Try their lemonades! Jen, Thank you for a welcoming experience it was lovely to meet you :)

Such a cute super market! It's been a while since I visited here so I was excited to get a little…read morestore tour with one of workers, Ian. He was showing me all the local small business items and I enjoyed knowing about them. They're truly one of Jacksonville's OG healthy supermarkets -- long before Whole Foods and Trader Joe's came to town. I love discovering local gems that have been part of the Jacksonville community for so many years. If you haven't been to Grassroots in a while, it might be time to stop by and see what's new! They recently celebrated its 20th anniversary too!

Grassroots Natural Market in Jacksonville might be the most gloriously hippie health-food store…read moreI've ever set foot in. You can smell it before you're even through the door. Not in a bad way, but in that unmistakable health-food-store aroma that tells you there are herbs, oils, supplements, organic everything, and probably someone blending wheatgrass in the back with spiritual conviction. I walked in thinking I'd grab a couple of health bars or maybe a smoothie, and suddenly I found myself in what felt like a live-action documentary about modern hippie culture. Real hippies. I'm talking long dreads, natural fabrics, calm serene smiles, and an energy that says they own a crystal collection and know each crystal by name. The vibe inside was amazing. Everyone looked like they were on their own personal wellness quest, floating around the aisles with purpose, shopping carts full of things I didn't even know existed. I felt like I needed to level up spiritually just to stand near the kombucha section. And the café area had this cozy, earthy coolness to it that almost convinced me to sit down and contemplate the meaning of life over a smoothie bowl. The whole experience was wild in the best possible way. Grassroots Natural Market wasn't just a store that day. It was a full-on immersion into the hippie heart of Jacksonville, and honestly, it was fabulous.