Stopped by this place to get some cheese pop corn. I asked the girl if it was fresh and the girl…read moretold me yes, "it was popped this morning". It was very expensive at $14 for a medium bag which was not that big but figured it was a treat. Got it home and it was stale. Not popped today. I'm not be going there again.

Fantastic popcorn, especially the cheese and caramel corn. I always purchase some when I'm in…read moreGeneva.

This is literally my go to place for popcorn in Chicagoland, has been for years. I used to go to…read morethe Geneva location but now that I have an office in Naperville (when I'm in town) I make it a point to come by and get some popcorn for my family and friends. Luke is here and I can't tell you how great he is. I used to bring a giant suitcase and fill it but this visit I got 11 large bags and a flat ship rate so Luke is packing up my order and shipping it to arrive in Atlanta, where I now live and the popcorn game is soft. Nuts on Clark and Garrett's don't hold a candle to their white cheddar, and you also don't risk breaking a crown from a seed when you order from here. Thanks Luke! I'll be sure to have everyone cheers you for hooking me up and making me look good. Support small owned businesses!

I have never in my life liked caramel corn. But my husband bought some and I tried it. I absolutely…read moreloved it. It really is actually buttery.

I saw this place as I was walking to the Arcada Theatre. It is a small storefront that shares the…read moresame building as the theatre and has an entrance from the inside of the theatre as well as from the side street around the corner. A name like "Chicago Turtle Factory" caught my attention, since it depicted a cartoon turtle on its sign. This is a nice little candy and popcorn shop run by two charming Indian guys. I came in and found what I wanted immediately: chocolate covered raisins layered in a very thick coating of chocolate, just the way I like it. Then I looked around and saw something my 6 year old would like: red, white and blue gummy toy soldier chewy candy. And something for my older son: chewy candy slices covered in sugar. As I bought these things, the man at the counter offered me a sample of his own toffee, made right there. While I am not a toffee fanatic, one taste of the smooth tasting and crunchy toffee, and I knew my wife would love this. So I ended up spending quite a bit of time and money before I was done here. I even came back into the store after I had already found my seat at the theatre. Besides their own hand-dipped chocolate treats, the store carries a variety of bulk candies, nuts, or jelly beans. There's also old-time favorites you can't find these days, like those candy cigarettes some people might remember seeing long ago, but are now frowned upon by those who think they encourage smoking in kids. Since the Turtle Factory is connected to the theatre lobby, it is like a concession shop for Arcada patrons. And looking for good cheesy popcorn? They got some gourmet cheese corn in small bags at the counter too. Since I look forward to return to Arcada, I know I will be back in here again as well.

Pros: - great service with free samples. The friendly…read moreemployee gave me this huge slice of a turtle chocolate the size of a business card cut in half lengthwise. It was the biggest sample that I've ever received at a chocolate/candy store. The caramel was fresh and not stale, and my eyes went like O_O when I saw the gigantic size of one whole turtle! It was the size of my palm lol. - nice selection of gummy candies and chocolate-covered goodies. A lot of the non-prepackaged candies are stored in these large plastic container jars. - caramel & cheese popcorn was delicious, a good non-Garrett's contender. - convenient location right next to Starbucks. I can just walk here from the library. I have a fondness for sour gummy candies so I picked out a few like sour grapefruit, black cherry, green apple, and striped strips. Of those, I liked the sour grapefruit the best. The total came to $2.79, priced at $3.99/half-pound. Gummybears are about $2.99/half-pound, some sour gummies at $3.99, others priced higher. The cheese & caramel popcorn was $5.99 for a large bag the size of a gallon of milk. You can get 2 for $10, or a smaller size for $3.99. Cons: - needs better interior design. A candy store should evoke memories of childhood and happiness. The interior design for this business seemed too utilitarian for me. Someone should pretty this place up. - unfortunately, I spotted at least two gummy varieties that didn't look fresh, like there was liquid towards the bottom of the jar.

I recently was given this popcorn as a gift. I really enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin, it was fresh…read moreand delicious. The cheese was extra creamy, just the way I like it and my husband enjoyed the caramel. With so many choices, I wish I was able to sample other flavors.

I'm a Chicagoan and was traveling to see a friend. I didn't have time to go to a Garrett's…read morebeforehand, so I hit up one in O'Hare. Even though they were busy, they were very fast and friendly. Popcorn was hot and ready too. I love their popcorn and was glad I could conveniently pick some up before flying out.

The popcorn is bagged up for you. They have tiny tins and medium tins. There was small, medium, and…read morelarge bags of cheese and Garrett's mix popcorn. The customer service is nice and friendly. Be prepared to possibly pay with a card which was fine for me. I paid less than $20 for a medium cheese popcorn bag and a large Garrett Mix bag. It's a nice treat for Chicago visitors and residents before going to baggage claim.

Just drove 30 mins with 5 family members to come and support. Hours on the door say 11am-7pm…read moreTues-Saturday and it's Thursday at 5:10pm. My family and I were excited to support black business and buy a bunch of stuff. I hate to leave a bad review but it's 1 thing I hate about small business is when they don't adhere to their own hours that they set. I won't be back because I can't afford to waste my time going somewhere I have no idea if it's open. I tried calling the number but it's either invalid or the person was ignoring the number everytime I called. I tried 3 times thinking something was wrong with my phone.

Amazing Amazing!!! Current and throwback vibes and tastes. Service with joy and a smile, all…read morepositive energy.

They are the sweetest and kindest people ever. They have…read morereally good deals on really good popcorn. I love the mix of cheddar and caramel. The spicy is good too. Highly recommend you stop in and get some. You will not be dis-appointed.

Chris is an awesome guy and he makes the best popcorn around! In addition to his delicious…read moreproducts, he visited my school to read his inspirational book to our kinders. He even brought popcorn for all 45 kids and the teachers! I stopped in today to buy the Elgin Mix, Berrypop, and Cheddar Bacon. All are insanely good and super fresh! Check out Mama Lee's and you are guaranteed to have a poptastic day!

If you're ever in Wheaton, this place is a must. Please be prepared to wait because they do limit…read morethe number of customers in the store. You'll also pass it in the blink of an eye if you don't pay attention. The store is narrow and offers nostalgic candy sold by weight. They only offer one flavor of popcorn, and it's white popcorn with their family secret seasoning. At first, I was hesitant, but I'm glad we purchased a large bag. There's something about their popcorn that once it hits your lips, you can't stop eating it. We will be back.

Great place to visit! It's very tiny and only 4 guests can go in at a time but they have a great…read moreselection of candy and popcorn. It's really fun to relive your youth here and get all the candy you used to eat as a kid. It's a little pricey but it's worth it! Cute decorations for 4th of July were already up when we went. for the Highly recommend paying a visit to the little popcorn store!

Alittle pricey, overall good flavors, I did not like the dr pepper flavor (tasted like cough syrup).read more

My kids won a gift card as part of a raffle basket in March. We attempted to use the gift card…read moretoday and we were told that it was from the previous ownership and they won't take it. The gift card is for the same company name at the same address and has no expiration date on it. How would a consumer possibly know the business is under new ownership? A great experience

Honestly one of the best candy stores I've been to in a long time. Its very nostalgic with candy…read morefrom the past to gummies in all different shapes and flavors to different types of chocolate. They even have a glass display of fudge and truffles. Next time I definitely have to try out the popcorn. The service was great even with it being super busy when I first got there. The place just takes me back to when I was younger and I love it. Will definitely be back.

On Jefferson in the heart of Downtown Naperville. What draws you in is the smell of fresh popcorn…read morewhich you smell from the street. If. you're looking for some old fashioned candy and some random treats you wouldn't expect this is your first stop. It can get very crowded with teens and there isn't much space so be prepared for close quarters.