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Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn

4.2 (44 reviews)
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Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Jessie Z.

They have a deal where its buy one and get one 50% off of any size. The place is small and generally not easy to find unless you're exploring through the underground pedway. A nice solo man was heading the shop. No samples due to covid, nice stop before the metro trains I think. I got the spicy popcorn which I have not seen before. He shoveled it into a nice ziploc bag and said it would keep 3-4 days max. The popcorn was a bit soft, I think business has been slow and so there was a lot of overstock. It taste cheesy with a peppery kick ( like black pepper)

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Mahima J.

I often visit them as they are on my way to work. Its been a year since I found them and their taste is the same since then. Every time I visit, there is a brown guy excited to help you to choose amongst the flavors. My personal favorite is the white cheddar. I am in love with its crisp crunch and intense-flavor. I was a big Garret fan unlike other Chicagoans but after try this popcorn I found Chicago Kernel far more better then the Garrets. I recommend you to visit this place and try there popcorn. And they do samples too for the popcorn. Its a tiny little store with many intense flavor popcorn.

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“I always ask if when I go to a shop "ok are you as good as Garrett?" Now I will ask if they are as good as these guys.”

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Garrett Popcorn Shops

4.1(311 reviews)
0.2 mi•The Loop
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Grab-and-go
Locally owned & operated

Get the Garrett Mix…read more.. I have tried their popcorn at other location and had no idea it originates in Chicago until Yelp Elite friend Terry K had informed me so here we are though not the original location as they do have many scattered around Chicago making it so easy to find. I hesitated at first thinking that it wouldn't stay fresh once I return home but if you get your popcorn in the tin it will last up to 14 days is what the staff says so I did exactly that and got a small bag for myself to enjoy now and that doesn't last too long which they were absolutely right about that as by the end of the night it started getting stale especially the CheeseCorn but the Caramel Crisp stayed just that as probably the caramel coating kept it crisp longer. There is a huge price difference between the bag and tin though I did get the tin since it had all the beautiful Chicago logo and of course is reuse-able as well. One tine was just CheeseCorn while the other was a Garrett Mix which is both CheeseCorn and Caramel Crisp and as it was so swiftly put together as the staff works extremely fast they don't label it so before I realized I didn't know which one is which since I got the same tin color so just a warning if you get multiple tins with different flavors to ask or just get a different color...also check the seal mine was rushed so hastily that it wasn't fully heat sealed and went back to get it redone or my $13.50 tin be stale in just a few hours. Thank you!

Garrett's Popcorn is Chicago's most nostalgic snack. It can't be missed as you'll find them…read morethroughout the city. It's needs to be part of everyone's souvenir option. They offer both sweet and savory options with premium flavors. For all popcorn lovers, the Chicago Mix offers the best of both worlds with super cheesy popcorn with the caramel crisp. Each popped kernel is full of flavor and finger licking good. I was also able to try the almond caramel crisp which was amazing as you get the sweet and savory with a nutty compliment with the almond flavor and crunch! Staff was nice and provided a nice generous portion to sample from if you're undecided.

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Garrett Popcorn Shops

Garrett Popcorn Shops

4.1(205 reviews)
0.1 mi•The Loop
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Small store located on Michigan Ave several blocks from our hotel. It didn't look like parking and…read morewalking here would be fun. What a great smell when you walk in! The line was short and the guy behind the counter was more than happy to answer an out of towners questions. They also sell Frango Mints which he said their company acquired the brand awhile back from Macys. The Macy's around the corner had a bigger variety of the mints, but I still bought a cute bag from Garrett's anyway. I grabbed a bag of their signature combination (Chicago mix) of sweet CaramelCrisp and savory CheeseCorn to share with my son and a tin of the combo as well. The tin traveled well and has been keeping the popcorn fresh. The bag was starting to go stale the next day. My family is in love with the combo. To me it's a tad too sweet on the caramel side, but it's a hit in my house so I'm happy. Any trip to Chicago should require a stop at any of their locations! Thanks guys!

Honestly, what a bummer. I love love love popcorn, and stepping into Garrett's Michigan Avenue…read morelocation yesterday reminded me of a cute little shop that used to exist in Philly. I arrived about 10 minutes after opening, and a short line had formed but nothing crazy. For my order, I selected a small bag of buttery and a small bag of their famous mix. I was waiting for the person in front of me to clear out as the woman at the register yelled out, "ELEVEN SIXTY NINE." I was really confused as I hadn't even reached the register yet, so in response, she yelled with more annoyance, "ELEVEN SIXTY NINE." Allllrighty then. I paid my $11.69 and was on my way. At the airport a few hours later, I decided to take my first bites and somehow all three popcorn types were completely stale. I genuinely cannot figure out how that's even possible given how busy this location is, unless the popcorn was stored improperly overnight? I hope they will apply some better quality control in the future, but I'm sad to have wasted $11.69 on stale popcorn.

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