Review Visit: October 9th, 2017…read more I feel that popcorn needs no introduction or an in-depth analysis. If you've ever gone to the movies or watched one at home, you've probably put down a few hundred, if not thousands of kernels, many pounds of butter, and a few licks of salt. Now, if you've never been to a place that specializes in popcorn, you are in for a world of flavors you never thought existed. Puppy Chow? Yep. Jalapeno Cheddar? Yup. Thin Mint? Like the Girl Scout's Cookies? Yes! There are almost an endless amount of flavors available at the Great American Popcorn Company. I've been to many places and have seen many flavors of popcorn but today I saw new flavors. Moving on from popcorn, they also have a ton of sodas from companies you've never heard of and they also have plenty of fudge, chocolates and other sweets that'll cure any sweet tooth. The lady behind the counter offered samples of any product they have on display, which is impressive since they have 56,389 items to choose from. During my quick visit there, I sampled some Jalapeno Cheddar popcorn and fell in love. I grabbed a medium-sized bag for about $6. Depending on the flavor, the price can go up for down. I also grabbed some Cookie Dough ice cream and enjoyed that outside where they have some chairs and tables to enjoy your treats. I'm not sure what else to say about this place that isn't pure praise, which might be too sweet for you readers. Ha! Luckily if you don't live anywhere near Morton, IL, there seems to be a smattering of these companies out there. Some other locations include: Galena, IL / Grand Rapids, IA.

Every kind of popcorn imaginable Lots to choose from and…read morestaff is friendly and helpful

Awesome popcorn, great flavor selection, and wonderful owners! It is always a special treat when my…read morehusband surprises me with popcorn from Young's Popcorn Heaven!

I have known the owner's for years, but today is the first time I have visited and toured their…read moreestablishment! I am extremely disappointed in myself. OUT OF THIS WORLD POPCORN. Today I tried the Chi-Town Mix, which is Cheddar & Carmel. It is to die for. Will try a different flavor next time, they only have a few to try from I believe 52. I also believe their pricing was great:)

Such a fun place! So many popcorn flavors and specialty candy to choose from. I got Puppy Chow,…read moreWhite Cheddar, and Extra Cheesy Cheese. A little on the pricey side but worth it for the flavor!

This is a stand-alone cute little place. There are several dozen varieties of popcorn. They…read morecome in multiple sizes and prices vary according to the popcorn style. They also have decorator tins and party trays available. Donny B was working and was very nice and helpful. You can sample the popcorn since there are many unusual flavors. I bought the dark chocolate sea salt and Carmel. There is also a fairly large candy selection. Both bulk weight priced kinds and specialty candies. This will become a regular stop for me when I'm in town.

Very good popcorn. Very good service every time we go there. Will be back again. They make…read moredifferent kinds of popcorn every single day

Me and my kids went in to get the $5 fill your own bucket and came out with out bucket 2 more bags…read moreof popcorn and freeze dried candy! Both of the men that helped us out was very friendly and let us try sample of just about anything! I absolutely LOVE the peppermint and cinnamon roll popcorn

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more Sugar. Spice. Everything nice. Like in a lot of smaller towns, you'll usually have or find a business that deals in candy. Sugary confections. Sweet treats. Candy from yesteryears. Soda (pop) in more varieties than you care for it to come in. Things you think you'd never see again and things you fall in love with. Holland's Mercantile fills that role for Washington, IL. My friend Matt and I decided to spend an afternoon exploring the Washington Square to see what the town and it's folk offered. The words on the front of the store's glass got me excited at the possibilities held inside. As we opened the door and headed in, the excitement increased tenfold. It was like being a kid in a candy store. Except that we are adults... in a candy store. Upon entering, I first noticed the long row of candy in the glass containers where you can scoop out as much as you want. Lining the walls were a million different candy from a million different times and cultures. I saw things I hadn't seen in years. They had stuff I didn't think existed in time where color TV is the norm. On top of the candy, they also had a display case full of baked goods. Whether these are made in-house or from a local bakery, I am not sure. Either way, the stuff looked fantastic behind the glass. Turtles. Truffles. Caramel Bars. It all looked so good that I think my blood sugar level elevated just looking at the offerings. This store has more than just candy, baked goodies, and sweets from everyone's childhood. They also had the novelty toys from the same time period the candy/sweets come from. There were novelty toys that tied in to current day trends but they also had toys that kids from our time would enjoy just as much as kids from the time from which they came. I also think there was a back room that was full of a combination of everything the store offered. On this day, I let my inner child run wild and I picked up a small sack full of candy. I didn't want to get too much because I don't have the best self-control when it comes to my sweet tooth. Next door is another Holland's store that offers up popcorn in many different flavors and even more soda to pick from. This store did remind me of the candy store from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, minus the Candy Man tossing candy to and fro. Though that would've been quite the sight to see. The store just has this feeling of being a great place to get your sweet tooth fix while reliving items from your childhood and also your parent's childhood. I will end this with a warning. If you have kids and bring them here... expect to drop a lot of money on sweets and toys. It's easy to spend a small fortune in a place like this. Also, don't let your kids see Holland's Caramelcorn next door. They might get loaded up on sugar and then get popcorn cheese everywhere. How sweet it is.

The best variety of popcorn indulgence is waiting for you at Hollands. It is hands down better…read morethan Garrett's! I make trips to central Illinois, and this is one of my must do stops!

My son & husband had shakes, I had a two scoop sundae. The flavors were the Fat Elvis & Kitty Kitty…read moreBang Bang it was so yummy! They were pretty busy but everyone was taken care of quickly. And the two ladies working there was a great team, both assisted each to complete the orders

This store is amazing. Usually, candy in bins is a little stale, but it was so soft and fresh I…read morecouldn't believe it. We also bought the amazing rice krispy treats (dairy free)- one covered in jelly beans and one covered in nerds. Again, the jelly beans were so soft & fresh. The rice krispy treat was so gooey and delicious- I ate pieces at a time because it was so big. This store was a delightful find on a weekday when not much was open. My daughter with allergies was very happy to find some safe options. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Love Candy and Corn!! Amazing Candy and treats! The owner and the girls he has working there are…read morealways so helpful and friendly. And they even give you a free yummy cupcake on your birthday

This is a MUST go and visit. Went yesterday and man do they have it all. When you first walk in,…read morethe WONDERFUL smell of the baked goods hit you and it is amazing. The store is clean and organized. They have so many flavors of popcorn and they offer samples, be adventurous and try them, they will not disappoint you. Staff is super helpful and kind. They have chocolates, fudge and brownies and cupcakes, all super delicious. You can also get chocolate covered nuts, suckers, freeze dried candy, etc. I'm telling you this store has awesome options and is worth every minute of the stop.

I had a craving for popcorn and was at a store nearby so I thought I'd stop in... I didn't realize…read moreI was going to walk away with a new favorite place!! Yes, they have popcorn. LOTS of flavor options. They also have coffee "Dippin Dots", cold drinks, and the most delicious shaved ice I've ever had. Thousands of flavor combinations for shaved ice! Their bags of popcorn are very well priced. Prices range from $4-10, depending on the flavor. I got vanilla toffee and cheesy/caramel mix. Both were delicious. Other flavors I can't wait to try are their almond clump and Devil's Dust (super spicy!). Their shaved ice comes in two sizes. One is $3 and the other is $4. I got the Hulk flavor (blue raspberry and lime). It was pretty dang good! But I will definitely be back to try their huge list of flavors. The woman helping me made my trip there so much fun! She had recommendations for everything and really helped me make my decisions. She was so happy and inviting and oddly energetic considering how quiet of a place it was!

The cutest popcorn shop with fun treats! I stopped in today and got the yummy cheese/caramel mix,…read moreas well as a chocolate covered cashew cluster and a chocolate turtle. Everything was delicious!

Very good popcorn. Friendly people running the place. Welcomed us when we walked in. Give them a…read moretry!

Best popcorn around! Love the Carmel corn the best. Owners/staff are very friendly! I need to get…read morethere soon to stock up

New owners and the place looks great! Great selection of flavored popcorn, specialty sodas and…read morecandy. If you are looking for make your own popcorn kits you will find that too. Nice family owned business.

Great find in Lacon Illinois, offering assorted popcorn flavors. Right off Route 17 next to…read moreChrissys Cupboard which is a new bakery!