The Store Manager (Sasha) at 87th & Cottage Grove was excellent. She was fast, efficient and answered all my questions. I will definitely make a bi-weekly stop here. No more Oke-Doke for me. JDSjr read more

While downtown I just had to stop at Garrett's Popcorn to get me a mixed bag of caramel and cheese popcorn. The staff was friendly and ready to take your order. I was disappointed that my popcorn was stale. read more

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It was good popcorn. I got the standard mix while my son just got the butter popcorn. I thought it was good, but I can't say it was worth the hype. Would I get it again? Probably, but I would have to go out of my way to do so. The workers at this particular location could've been nicer. It seems they all had a case of having a stick shoved up so far, they couldn't even smile or acknowledge customers in the shop, and that attitude was for everyone. I mean, that's a job you chose, amirite? Other than the nastiness for no reason, I did enjoy the popcorn. I'll just go to another shop where employees are actually happy to be there. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Garrett bag of goodness - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great location in relation to our latest stay at the Chicago athletic club. We went to get some popcorn before we went home. Luckily there was no line so we were in and out fast. The popcorn was delicious and fresh. We got the standard Chicago mix and also tried some hot cocoa caramel crisp. The Chicago mix is the perfect mix of sweet and salty and the hot cocoa caramel crisp was rich and delicious. It was chocolate covered caramel corn and the chocolate coating was very generous. A nice add on to the trip. read more

Saw a Garrett popcorn stand at the airport when we landed. Then, I saw other stands at the pier and in downtown while walking. And then, almost everyone I came across with whether it be a local or a friend who's been in Chicago before, said to make sure to try Garrett's popcorn. Unbeknownst to me, apparently Garrett's is a Chicago thing. A 75-year old establishment that hand makes small batches of specialty popcorn daily. Of course, I went with the highly recommended Garrett mix: combo of cheese and caramel coated mix, last pit stop before I jumped on the flight back to Cali. Not really into flavored popped corn but I can see why the "Chicago-style" or Garrett mix of sweet and salty works. Oddly enough, I saw other passengers in the TSA line carrying Garrett goodies bags with popcorn in tow. They also got the memo... read more

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Can't go wrong with Butter and a specialty bag of Caramel & Almonds!!! No issues with kernels either! Midafternoon snack fit right into a walk through Millennium Park read more

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I placed an order online for a tin of smoky bbq cheesecorn and cheesecorn. Last week I received my order and when I opened the box I discovered that I received the wrong order. Instead of a tin of smoky bbq cheesecorn/cheesecorn I received half pumpkin spice (BARF!) and half cheese corn instead. I reached out the same day and asked someone to help resolve this problem by issuing a partial refund, sending me my correct order, or some other remedy. I sent a message through the Garrett website and even included a photo of the open tin showing the wrong contents. And no one has responded. Don't get me wrong, the popcorn is delicious when you ACTUALLY GET WHAT YOU ORDERED. For close to $70 bucks you would hope to get what you paid for. Look at the other reviews on the web and you'll see that this is not an isolated incident. This may have been my last order from Garrett's. read more

Garrett Popcorn is a well loved iconic Chicago tradition and an institutional staple! Visiting one of many Garrett popcorn shops across Chicago is a MUST if you truly want to get a taste of Chicago! Every time I go on trips, family and friends always ask me to bring them back Garrett's popcorn! Garrett popcorn makes great souvenirs or holiday gifts unique to Chicago. Getting it from a shop is the best even though they sell in stores because the popcorn is gourmet made fresh every morning in small batches made without any preservatives started by a female entrepreneur in her own kitchen in 1949. I was Christmas shopping near the Millennium Park in Chicago and made a stop at the 4 East Madison location for Garrett popcorn. When I walked in, I smelled the most amazing heavenly aromas of freshly made salty popcorn with caramel, butter, and pecans! There was a really long line of customers but the employees worked together to keep the line moving quickly. They have an interesting glass window where you can see employees freshly making the popcorn! I definitely recommend trying the Garett Mix with both their crispy caramel popcorn and cheddar flavor popcorn which is the absolute #1 crowd favorite! It works so well because it is the perfect combination of savory, salty, and sweet with some satisfying crunch and fulfilling your different sensory tastes that has perfectly balanced flavor! You can choose from different sized bags of the popcorn all the way up to large gift popcorn tins! I also love their cheddar popcorn! Be prepared to have messy yellow fingers lol where you will have to wash your hands afterwards or get some wet wipes. It is a very messy snack but sooooooo worth it! They have a different flavors of popcorn such as plain, butter, cheesecorn, caramel crisp, and even seasonal flavors like hot cocoa caramel crisp. I was trying so hard not to eat all the popcorn on the way home! I recommend purchasing popcorn from one of Garrett popcorn shops even though you can order online or buy in some stores because the popcorn tastes a hundred times better when it is freshly made in the store. I have heard some Yelpers talking about the Garrett's mix is similar to Cretor's cheese and caramel mix. I am here to tell you Garrett popcorn is way better than that! Stop by Garrett popcorn if you are looking for a special Chicago treat made with love! read more

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Garrett's popcorn is always a chicago staple when I have guests visiting from out of town. We happened to be in the loop area and stopped in for a take-home bag. The shop itself was clean, staff were nice but not overly talkative, pricing wasn't terrible. They also have a holiday special running till end of year on souvenir tins. read more

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Holy Moly! Why didn't anyone tell me sooner that combining two of my favorite flavors of popcorn (cheese and caramel) is an actual thing?! My coworker who grew up in Chicago recommended Garrett's and I couldn't be happier that she did. I was already stuffed from the millions of other things we ate on our food tour of Chicago so we stopped into this location, which was close to our hotel, shortly before heading towards the airport. There was no one in the store at the time and the staff was not particularly welcoming or excited about serving up popcorn... but nevertheless, I shoved a fresh bag of Chicago Mix into my purse and continued on. I didn't get to it until I opened it up on the plane, and boy, I had to stop myself from eating the entire thing. I came to find out later that you can order commercially-produced bags on Amazon (even saw it at my Costco in Atlanta) but it really is not the same as the fresh one. Definitely recommend getting yourself a bag, or several, from the store! read more

My favorite place for popcorn, and I don't even live in Chicago! I get it delivered to me and they never miss the mark. I get the mix which is cheddar popcorn and caramel. It's sooo good and the kernels are actually popped! Whenever I want popcorn, this is my spot. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For moi, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a giant tin kettle of Garrett popcorn for the Holidays. A local Chicago business since 1949, started by a female entrepreneur right from her family kitchen. (applause) Made with only the highest quality ingredients, Garrett gourmet popcorn in the big tin kettle is a classic & a yearly family tradition. For over 70 years in business, you know it's got to be good! We love the famous Cheddar & caramel mix. It's an irresistible salty sweet, that can't be beat. When the holidays come around, it's popcorn time. As a matter of fact, with all the political circus stuff going on in DC, i'm ordering early. We are going to need a lot of fancy gourmet salty sweet popcorn to see how this crazy movie ends. To order for yourself, your family, your friends, your colleagues, your children, your neighbors and/or who ever is on your Holiday Naughty or Nice gift list, Garrett popcorn is the perfect gift. It's Locally owned & operated with locally sourced ingredients. It's also Vegan & Gluten Friendly. Something for everyone. Order online at: www.garrettpopcorn.com or call (888) 476-7267 Happy Holidays! Support Local! Highest Recommendations. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Fancy salty sweet Garrett cheddar/caramel that can't be beat. Moi fave. Happy Holidays! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Have y'all heard of Cretor's popcorn? It also has a cheese and caramel mix, and I love the stuff way too much for my own health. As in: I buy a bag, plan to only eat a little, and before I know it half the bag is gone. Garrett reminds me almost exactly of Cretor's, the only difference is that Garrett's is a little bit warmer and thus feels just a little bit fresher. Otherwise, carbon copy! I had no issues with the staff. I found the service was speedy and polite. Now, I'm going to be honest with you all. I was about ready to award three stars. Garrett's does their shtick well, but with the essentially identical Creetor's, there is a cheaper option readily available. Save for three things (in no particular order) 1. Garrett's *is* a Chicago institution, as far as I understand. That's worth something. 2. You can customize the ratio of cheese to caramel to your liking, unlike the bagged stuff which is roughly 50/50. 3. If you're someone who can pick up on the freshness (I hang my head and admit I cannot - at least without a side-by-side), you will appreciate Garrett's. Thus, while Garrett's is not mind blowing, they do their thing well in delivering a fresh, sweet-salty-savory popcorn that is a shameless guilty pleasure. Whether it is worth it over bagged Creetor's - you be the judge. read more

High quality popcorn worth the price. Up there as must-try Chicago food like Fannie Mae, deep dish pizza and Chicago hot dogs. Never liked the popular Cheese and Caramel mix but LOVE the buttery Caramel with Pecans, whole pecans! I was expecting pecan flavored coating. Employees need a better attitude. Literally in the Broadway district, next to the Nederlander Theater, I wasn't greeted and two ladies were annoyed by my first time buyer questions. Fun to get a pic of the huge bag of Garrett popcorn getting a standing ovation in a theater. Chicago pro team tins also available. Popcorn from a bag still taste great a few days later. Definitely would buy again, but this location is not my first choice. read more

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A friend ordered from them. Had it shipped 130.00 worth. UPS delivered to unknown address. Garrett's will not refund. They have dismissed all of it. Would NEVER purchase from them. She is out all of that money. Sketchy company read more

I gotta say it's pretty good popcorn We had to wait in line for a minute just to grab some but it was Christmas time read more

If you're in Chicago, you have to try the popcorn from Garrett. They offer a variety of flavors, including Caramel, Cheese, Butter, Pecan Nut & Caramel, and White Chocolate Strawberry. The best part? You don't have to stick to just one flavor--feel free to mix and match to create your own unique combination! My personal favorite is the Pecan Nut Caramel mixed with Cheese. It's so addictive that once you start munching, you won't be able to stop until the entire tin is empty. While it's a bit on the pricier side, the quality and flavor combinations make it worth. If you're in Chicago, don't miss out on Garrett popcorn--it's a must-try experience! Even if you missed it during your trip, don't worry--you can still grab some at the airport! read more

Garrett's is apparently a Chicago staple....and there are several locations throughout town. This location is a downtown storefront with counter service. You walk yup and the staff puts whatever you want in a bag to go. To be honest, they don;t have a huge variety here, just a few types. It was good, but if I didn't feel it was anything to go wild over. ...it certainly wasn't bad. We grabbed a bit of popcorn and took it with us. we ate some on the walk and some later as well. Probably a worthy stop if you are a popcorn lover and in Chicago just to say that's you have checked it out while here. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummy flavored popcorn--with the Chicago mix customized to 75/25, cheese to carmel. I always get some when I'm in Chicago and always request friends who visit to bring some back as they have a shop at o'hara airport! Bit on the pricey side tho. Can be stored in the fridge to last longer--if it isn't eaten by then. read more

First time I have been disappointed with Garrett's Popcorn. A friend sends me a tin for Christmas and this year it was the three flavors (cheese, caramel, buttery). The buttery flavor was so unbelievably salty. I don't mind salt on popcorn but this was almost inedible. There was also a surprising increase in the number of hills and unpopped corn that it was not enjoyable. I had mixed the three flavors together thinking what could be wrong with that? Sorry I did that, I have now put the tin away and don't know if or when I will eat more of it. Pretty expensive tin to not consume because of the salt and the hulls and unpopped corn. read more

For years I have ordered Garrett popcorn for the holiday but this will be my last. The kernels were small and seemed stale, I asked for a three way assortment but it came about 50% cheese, 30% buttered ( my favorite) and 20% Carmel. The cheese has an unpleasant artificial taste ( used to great) and overall is a big disappointment for close to $150. read more

Ordered 2 tins of popcorn for my mother for mother's day. I specifically ordered 2 tins of only cheese. I got one tin of only cheese and one tin of mixed caramel/cheese. My mother also ordered a tin of chocolate popcorn which was a limited time flavor. The flavor of all the popcorn is great. The chocolate popcorn was an excellent flavor. But the popcorn was not completely popped and maybe half the cans felt like they were inedible stones. I contacted Garrett's, sent in pictures, and was offered money off of my next order. I was not offered a replacement or an explanation of why the popcorn was underpopped. Absolutely unacceptable all the way around.​ read more

My order was shipped on the wrong date and to the wrong city and state. When I called to tell them they said they realized there was no such address for that state so they looked it up and realized it was supposed to be the original state that I had entered. Everything was completely wrong and they said they would not refund my $400 even though the order was going to finally be arriving a week after the party that I ordered it for! Terrible service. read more

Do NOT buy the tins, buy jumbo bags instead. Unless you really want the tin. First I want to say that I do love Garrett's Popcorn...but it's very overpriced. I recently bought a family tin $60 and a jumbo bag $15 for a party and realized the family tin fits about 2 jumbo bags worth of popcorn. In other words, the tin was double the cost for the same amount. read more

.Garrett's is the most amazing popcorn. I have it shipped to me as well as friends in Newport Beach, California. When I have a layover at Chicago Airport first thing I do is race around to find the closest Garrett's. It is so incredibly delicious and I've never found any other gourmet popcorn that can match their quality. I especially like the "Chicago Mix". I've tried a few others and they are equally wonderful. If you're a popcorn lover....this will not disappoint. read more

Quality has declined dramatically. Lots of hulls and unpopped kernels in the latest cheese popcorn shipment. I'm not kidding -- I could have broken a tooth on almost every handful. I only gave it two stars because there was still some magic in the fully popped corn. When you're paying these prices, the product has to be perfect, not supermarket quality, but this batch was even worse than that. read more

Review from 2016 When visiting Chicago, this was a popular stop. They have their shops all over Chicago so it was pretty easy to walk in and pick up a bag. One bag is pretty big (picture one of those long bags from a county fair). Their specialty is their caramel and cheddar popcorn. You could buy similarly flavored ones in stores, but these taste really good fresh and hot. read more

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We were told that Garrett's was a Chicago must have snack and it lived up to that. The Garrett's mix (cheese & caramel popcorn) was really good. Combining the two flavors gave us the perfect salty/sweet combo. This is a great treat if you are going to be doing some walking around town. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely worth trying while walking around and exploring Chicago . We were able to mix and match three flavors in one bag: cashew, almond and pecan. Couldn't really taste what was what once they were all mixed. Service was good and there's a discount if you're a first responder! Win! read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Although very tasty, Garrett popcorn is just not worth it. The poor quality of the popcorn leaves you with so many more hulls and hard pieces than actual popcorn. I've given this a try several times, hoping for a better experience but each time I got a mouth full of hulls. I'm done with this. Orville Rettenbocker is a much more enjoyable treat. read more

Love going to the original popcorn places that I have been going too all my life ! We always get the Garrett mix! I get the small mix and eat it for dinner. Some people say you can buy it in the grocery store now... This last time the popcorn was a little to hard with a few hard kernels . That was a odd time and nothing usual! read more

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I was never a popcorn fan, but had to give Chicago's iconic Garrett's popcorn a try. Obviously, got two Classic (serves 4-8) cheddar and caramel mix, aka Garrett Mix. Absolutely delicious. There were so many flavours. Would 100% recommend to anyone! read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - Ignore the chicharrones. Two Classic Garrett Mix. - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to love their popcorn. We would buy in Chicago every trip. I ordered a bucket this year, and it was full of kernels and hulls. Trying to get a refund was a nightmare! I will buy at the shop but never again on line. They should guarantee their product. read more

Not happy with this company. I have bought their product for my family. I received popcorn that was labeled incorrectly..Their response was that I should have taken pics of the mislabeled popcorn. I thought that I would have credibility because I was a loyal customer. They do not care! read more

terrible experience with then not once but twice. if you make any mistake when ordering on line, and miss the cancellation time, they basically say to bad, nothing we can do for you, sorry, your mistake and try better next time. I won do business with them and frankly, the product is not a big deal. read more

I purchased a jumbo popcorn. When I returned to where I was staying the Carmel popcorn was burnt. When I returned I did not have my receipt so they refused to provide me a new batch even when I said it could be a smaller bag and pull up my credit card statement. Very disappointed... this is a Chicago staple that I was unable to enjoy during my visit. I recommend tasting your popcorn before leaving the store. read more

One side of the gift cannister was nothing but crumbs. I called and sent photos of the crumbs to document the poor quality and they would not replace the product on that one side of the tin. Product quality was poor but the customer service resolution of our problem was even worse. THEY USED TO BE A GOOD COMAPNY TO ORDER FROM. read more

Garrett Popcorn Shops - A bunch of crumbs from the bottom of the barrel? Not good. - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We walked in during a mini rush and the staff seemed a bit all over the place. I will say, the gentleman behind the counter had a much better attitude than the other store we walked into. He was friendly and patient. The gal behind the display case who was packing the orders was frazzled. She was getting orders mixed up, packing things incorrectly and the gentleman had to jump in and help her. They were packing my order and my cousin's order out of order so they were mixing our two separate orders up. I tried to step in and help them out but was told they knew what they were doing and got it...uhhhh okayyyyyy. But, when the "finished" order came to us, it was wrong. The gentleman was nice about it after I told him what exactly I was missing and what to take out of my order to add to my cousins. I appreciated his understanding demeanor after that. He could've gave me attitude but he said, "team work makes the dream work" and I really liked his mindset. It terms of cleanliness, I was a bit concerned. The gal packing orders was touching her face with gloves on and at one point the order receipts blew to the floor and she picked them up with the same gloves on and continued packing orders...uh not so sanitary. lol My advise? Just double check your order before you walk out the door! 3.5 stars. read more

worst company in regards to customer service. Ordered popcorn tins for the holidays, they came spoiled, they came in awful condition, and still I could not get a credit issued. In store, never had an issue. Too bad that I can not order direct and get what should be quality product that a company stands behind. read more

Excellent popcorn! We got this as a gift for our neighbors. The staff was super helpful and aided us in making the best choice especially for a family with a nut allergy. Very nicely packaged both style wise and also for maximal freshness. Our neighbors loved it! Would definitely recommend as a gift. read more