I am a huge popcorn fan! Popcorn is basically my absolute favorite snack of the day! We went here twice now and it's so fun to just try these fun and unique flavors and just basically get popcorn! The workers there are super friendly and the place just gives me buttery comforting vibes. Today we got movie butter and it didn't even make it home! Definitely recommended. read more

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Walking down the main tourist street in St. Augustine and seeing Kernel Poppers, I knew we had to stop in. The staff members went above and beyond explaining all the different popcorn blends and letting us try three free sample flavors. I ultimately bought a small bag of the old bay crab seasoning popcorn. It was savory and packed with flavor. They stuff even the small bags right to the brim for the price, so it lasted me a few days. With over 100 flavors, there is absolutely something for everyone at Kernel Poppers. read more

I love having a store to go to that's just specializes in popcorn. We really enjoyed it and they had so many different kinds. We sticked to cheese. It was so good. Definitely wanna come back to try more. Overall nice place but it is a small whole in the wall so it can get cramped. We went on a holiday so it was crazy busy. Definitely keep that in mind because the parking here sucks. read more

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In St Augustine visiting the city with friends. A small walkway with lots of stores selling everything from food and jewelry to T-shirts and antiques. Then the smell hit the four of us! Popcorn! Wonderful aroma beckons us. Now I have always loved popcorn. When we go to a movie I either skip lunch or dinner and have two (2) buckets of popcorn! We walked inside and stood astonished at a huge wall of giant popcorn containers. So many choices! The staff must have chuckled at our open mouths. We were welcomed and offered samples of different flavors. We tried a lot of them and I could have stayed there but have tours to take. Our friends bought three small bags to take back to our resort at Daytona Beach. My wife and I bought four medium bags. Hot Chocolate and Smores for her. I settled on Bacon Cheeseburger and Habenero (which had a nice fiery bite). Needless to say, we shared our bags but undoubtedly the majority went to my mouth. Good thing this shop is several hours from home else I would have to work my way through a hundred flavors! My highest recommendation. If you enjoy popcorn, this is a must visit! Staff was very friendly and the owner even came out to meet us. Hmmm, I wonder if they franchise??? We will definitely be back. read more

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Kernel Poppers is located on St. George's Street in St. Augustine, Florida. It is surrounded by many stores as you browse around downtown St. Augustine, you can smell the gourmet popcorn from their shop outside. Popcorn in all different varieties and stored in big buckets. You would be amazed how many flavors are there and done fresh and daily every day. Staff was friendly. They let you try a sample if you were curious about a flavor or answer questions what the popcorn was. There are a ton to choose from, lots of stare and decide what you want. Kernel Poppers also does shipping, too, in case you were coming from out of state. We were able to pack it in our luggage with no issues through airport security. All payment is accepted. If you crave delicious popcorn, this is where you can't miss the smells and tastes. read more

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If you love popcorn, you need to check out Kernel Popper! My fiancé and I walked in and were immediately greeted by a wall full of different popcorn flavors, it was almost overwhelming (in the best way possible). There are so many options to choose from, which made it tough to decide. Luckily, the staff was super helpful and let us sample three different flavors before making our choice. We ended up going with the Blueberry Muffin popcorn, and it was delicious! We'll definitely be back to try more flavors in the future. read more

Flavored popcorn?? Heck yes I had to stop in. They have so many flavors that I was a bit overwhelmed because I wanted to try everything, but didn't want to hold the line, also didn't want to annoy the worker. The worker that helped me was amazing. Every time he took out a flavor for us to sample he would give some to the other people in line. That was so nice, and I noticed that no one else did that just him. He was not one bit annoyed with me and all my requests. I appreciated that. My experience was a good one and I think I got some pretty good flavors. read more

Popcorn heaven is what I would call this place. Every flavor imaginable is here in popcorn form. The staff is great and allows samples of any flavor you want before purchasing. Located between many shops and restaurants in this quaint St. Agustine town. A must try atbleast once. read more

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I Love Popcorn and this place has it all! Literally any flavor you can think of they have it. I was a bit overwhelmed with all the options. This place felt and looked like the Willy Wonka of Popcorn Shops. We had a very helpful employee give us taste tests of any flavor we wanted and inform us on which pair well together. If you like tomato basil you got to try theirs. A favorite mix up of ours was the buffalo wing mixed with the spicy ranch. And if you are wondering they ship so don't be afraid to test it out from the comforts of your home! (P.S.) We made multiple trips to this place. It was that good! read more

The popcorns amazing but it'd always shut like 40 minutes before it says it's shut on Google maps

OMG!! Taste buds overload Every flavor was a perfect match! There is no such this as too many samples. Stellar staff Natalie, Andrew, and story time with Mr.John. This place is highly recommend read more

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I'm giving Keneal Poppers a 4 out of 5. I stopped by this location on a busy Saturday. They work pretty quickly so we were served quickly as well. Customer service was friendly and helpful in describing the many varieties of flavors offered. The shop was clean inside as well. The flavor I chose was the rainbow mix, which is a variety of all their fruit flavors mixed together. The flavors are good and the popcorn itself tasted good but it was so sweet and so chewy that I can only eat a handful of kernels at a time. I also got the Cookies n Cream. That one didn't taste too much like cookies and cream to me. It was also too sweet. I'd definitely like to go back and see if they offer a kettle corn variation and to try a savory flavoring rather than sweet. read more

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Was allowed 1 sample per person. Over 120 flavors and I am supposed to sample one flavor then spend $40 on a bag? They have changed recently because they felt they were being taken advantage of. Well been 4 times, brought friends back, ordered on line. Now, forget it. read more

We stumbled upon Kernel Poppers while walking around St. Augustine. We walked in and knew we would for sure be getting the 3 medium bags of popcorn (because you buy 2, get 1 free), but we of course needed to try some flavors. The employee working seemed very nice and helpful at first, but with every sample we requested she seemed to get a little more annoyed. But she seem more annoyed whenever someone else would walk in. She would sigh or make a comment under her breath that we could hear clearly. They weren't very busy and I think one other group came in behind us. If the service was better, I would have given it more stars, but she made us feel like we were a problem being there. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING popcorn, really cute movie-style ambiance, and the girls at the counter are so friendly! So many flavors to choose from and they do let you sample but only a real lard ass would sit there and try to get a taste of every single one lol went on a whim and bought a little bag of dill pickle and it was KILLER. Coming back for something sweet! read more

There are so many flavors of popcorn to choose from when u in st augustine its a must try on George St

Popcorn Popcorn !! A large assortment of Popcorn flavors. From key lime to oreo, to cotton candy. Buy medium so you can pick 3 flavors. They do not skimp on the flavor; it can become overwhelming as you eat more and more. When you visit be open to trying different flavors. We ordered several flavors, Chicago mix, dill pickle, butter rum, Andes, and a few others. They were all pretty good, but you definitely can't sit and eat the entire bag at once; Robust flavors. They do have a crunch so I wasn't left feeling the Popcorn was stale. A must try especially if Popcorn is your thing. read more

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More than just gourmet popcorn, it's an experience. We went in for some flavored popcorn, but the service was amazing. We received all sorts of samples, so many in fact that we skipped lunch we were so full. We loved hearing about all the flavors and which ones were the most popular. This shop exemplifies what St. Augustine is and should be, definitely stop by when you're walking through. read more

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Kernel Poppers is such a good snack shop on St. George street. The selection of flavors for their popcorn is huge and unique!!!! They have anything from oreo, twix, butterbeer to the random but delicious mountain dew, dill pickle and top sirloin. If you love popcorn and want it with a twist this is the place to go to!!!! The prices are fair and the employees are always friendly. We end up always stoping here when we are in town. read more

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I'm a huge popcorn fan and we always stop here when we visit. John a s his team were fantastic and kept the flavors coming till our bellies were filled with all sorts of magical creations. We left with lemon shortbread, key lime, loaded baked potato and beer cheese soup! We had fun trying all the flavors and even bought some bags as gifts for friends and family. read more

Kernel Poppers - The array of options to taste! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Popcorn GALORE! I didn't think anything of it when a friend told me to stop in. I mean I like popcorn but I can go without it. So I thought..we walked in and were instantly greeted by staff. We stood there for a bit taking it all in and discussing what we wanted. I couldn't make up my mind..so I was informed I could try them. Well, game on. I tried flavors I NEVER thought I'd try in the form of popcorn. Some not so good and some were delicious! What I love about this is they also ship. So keep that in mind once you find your flavor of choice. My ONLY complaint, we had a hard time finding the shop. The signage is very small and over shadowed by the other shops around it. Over all a great experience though! We will be back! read more

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Very cool popcorn shop. Every flavor you can think of. Definitely a must when visiting St. Augustine!!!

Amazing popcorn! I ran (literally, I was on a bar crawl ) in and yelled my order at them and was out the door in 3 minutes. They were very fast! The popcorn - so freaking good. If you haven't tried white cheddar and pickle mixed you are not living. I wish I didn't have to run, because there were so many other flavors I wanted to try and buy! read more

I'll start with- we bought the special buy 2 medium bags and get the third free. Yup- total sucker! I was walking by and spotted all the crazy flavors through the door and window- including Cheetos flavored popcorn that my mother-in-law would LOVE! I bounced a bit about going in, but John said to hit it on the way back. Well- WE DID! You can try samples- normally 2 per person, unless the owner comes out and starts passing out popcorn- which he totally did and changed John's mind about what flavor he was getting! Number 1 seller- caramel sea salt! Yup, that's what John picked! We tried Samoas, dill pickle, cheddar bacon, vinegar and sea salt, and the caramel sea salt! I went with savory- cheddar bacon! John thought I would go for garlic parmesan- but I make that at home! If you make your popcorn from kernels- ask me about my garlic-parm-popcorn! lol What was a pop-in (ha!) for a treat for mom turned into a big kids tasting room with Santa Popcorn passing out tasty treats! Thanks for the fun! And we will be enjoying the popcorn! I should have tried butterbeer.... just saying! NEXT TIME! read more

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The popcorn is fantastic, however I was kind of put off by the lack of staff wearing masks (one young man in particular) and NOBODY WORE GLOVES as they handled the popcorn as they scooped into giant bins of popcorn. So weird - even if there was no COVID - wear gloves! The popcorn touches their hands as they scoop and dump it into a tiny bag. read more

I've visited this shop 2 times before and always with an amazing experience by the staff. Friendly, helpful and always looking for ways to help you make your decision of what to select as your purchase. Unfortunately, we visited last night and the male employee who was there told us since the start that we could only sample 1 per person because it was the holidays and the busy season; so we understood. We where 5 adults; each with the plan on buying 3 bags minimum per each. However; we asked for 2 flavors and the employee started to throw the popcorn on top of the shelf and it started to fall outside do the napkin. When I went to ask for the 3 flavor; he stopped me and told me that he can't be giving me so many samples that he is now going to have to spend 25 minutes on our order alone and he has others customers he needs to attend to. His tone and aggressive demeanor to myself and my family just shocked me so he was asking me what flavors I was going to buy; I was in shock and told my husband that I didn't know as I was planning on buying more but not without knowing how they tasted. I asked my husband to just buy the 3 flavors we tasted and I left with the rest of the family. My husband waited in line and the male employee didn't bag our selection and just moved on to another customer; which indicated to my husband that he didn't want to provide us the service. So we he left without the order that we had requested. A piece of advice to the employee who tried to take our order is that the most important customer is the one he has in front of him. We had planned and looked forward to buying many bags of popcorn last night but due to the difference in service we opted to buy none. Hoping this helps improve the customer service for future high seasons. Only reason I am leaving this here is because even though the past experiences where amazing; this experience was so sour that I don't think we will come back. read more

It's hard to resist coming in here and not sampling the sweet and savory gourmet popcorn flavors. Must try the Sriracha if you're into spicy. It's really good and the heat just sneaks up on you. I usually get the Kiddie size which is the smallest available, but it's plenty especially if you're going to pickup a few more to take home. So far it's been the Sriracha, Coconut Dream, Kettle & Chicago Blend. The Chicago Blend has both sweet and savory mixed together (I believe Kettle & Cheese). I would love to see more of these combos put together for sale, but I was told that's the only one so far. Check out there tin specials for value pricing. Overall, the flavors are unique and creative. I have yet to try them all, but it will probably take a few visits. I'm giving them 2-Stars because the few times I've visited, the staff could have been a lot more personable and friendly. They were not and acted like they hated being there and that if you asked to take one more bucket of popcorn down from the shelf to try, they were going to bite your head off. Not cool at all and no one should ever be made to feel that way when patronizing any business--ever. It's not like giving out samples to curious and potential customers with a SMILE and a welcoming attitude should be difficult. And I'm sure plenty of people come in there and sample without purchasing. However, basic customer service should be standard and great customer service is expected when people from all over the world are paying premium prices for their popcorn. read more

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Awesome place. Nice and friendly staff. During our visit we tried about 10 different flavors of popcorn. The most interesting flavor was the Mountain Dew and SweetTart flavor. Definitely would recommend the Cheeto and Doritos flavors. There's something for everyone which is great. Definitely will go back in the future read more

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This was a very cool popcorn shop. So many flavors to choose from and they even had it sectioned out by allergies. It was busy and the staff was non-stop. The lady who helped us was very nice and professional. I would recommend! read more

Calling all popcorn lovers! Highly suggest banana pudding and chicken wing popcorn! The staff let us sample several options. read more

Kernel Poppers - Banana pudding popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Ok so maybe it's no secret I loooove popcorn. Like really, really love it. There's been no shortage of flavored popcorn joints springing up here and there in the past few years. All of this is quite exciting for me, but more than a few places just don't do the flavored popcorn thing justice imo. Kernel Poppers is NOT one of those places!! I have to admit that going in, I didn't have high hopes due to the location. It sits right on one of the main touristy strips in St. Auggy, but was stoked to walk in and see the wall, yes WALL, of popcorn standing before me!! We were able to try more than a few flavors from the wall, which in fact, only made it more difficult to decide. I decided to attempt to not be a complete animal and only hit a couple of the kiddie sized bags (about $4 each) even though, let's get real, I could've probably downed at least half a tub. There's savory, candied and gourmet choices and price points. I just opted for one sweet and one savory. I got the loaded baked potato, which was impressive with real chive bits in there! Then for the candied, well it took me about .2 seconds, since there's a Cotton Candy flavor!! I was seriously in heaven. Mom C opted for the Key Lime and a Garlic Parm, which were both also delicious. I had to exit quickly since I could see myself getting carried away. In fact, I even jumped on the web page to see if they ship, and you betcha they do. Pretty fun shop to pop in while visiting St Auggy. They even have the make-your-own tins where you can fill the three-way divided tins with flavor a your family will actually eat! I think I sealed my new annual xmas popcorn tin gift with my Mom while here too. read more

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Love love love this place. The smell of this place is amazing . The staff is even more awesome . There to help you choose if you can't make up your mind what to get . So many flavors. My family favs are Carmel, kettle corn , ranch , cotton candy . You really can't go wrong everything so good . They even have tin cans where you can choose up to 3 different flavors a little pricy but it's so worth it. You won't be sorry . read more

If you like popcorn you will love this place! Soooo many choices.... sweet, savory, salty, cheesy. And the staff was helpful and friendly. Their best seller is Caramel Sea Salt. Must try, and you will buy! I did. Their product is complex with layers of flavor that develop as you eat it. Most are coated with the appropriate topping and have added bits to enhance the flavors and textures. For example, the Loaded Baked Potato has bits of real bacon (not bacon bits) and chives floating throughout the bag. And the Caramel Sea Salt has a thick coating almost like yogurt covered pretzels. It first tastes sweet, then salty and ends with a caramel flavor that is delicate yet distinct. If you're in the area, stop by. You won't be disappointed. Love this place. read more

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Popcorn, popcorn, popcorn. Sweet, salty, fruity; they have something for everyone. I walked away with maple bacon, cheddar bacon, and game day (beer and cheese flavor popcorn and pretzel mix). My friend and I must have sampled twenty different ones and the employees just kept helping. They were so patient and nice. read more

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Get it Poppin!!!! Glad that I made this quick stop for a great test tasting experience! Workers were really patient in allowing us to test different varieties of corn. And my favorite is the Pralines and Cream. Sweet, savory, and creamy!! And they actually fill your bag to the rim I just ate half of my bag. read more

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Awesome experience here. The staff take time to let you try things even without you asking. Great variety, and some really soda! Definitely stop by if you're in the area. read more

I've wanted to come here for awhile and I finally did. I was a little disappointed bc This place was just okay. Nothing more... They do have a lot of popcorn to choose from. It's a bit pricy!!! You can sample. My concern was how fresh is this popcorn?! read more

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Amazing! John makes the experience 100/10. An awesome, passionate guy who you can tell knows his stuff! Him alone makes the experience a must have! The popcorn is some of the best I've ever had!! John John John read more

This place takes popcorn to a whole new level. Previously, when at the movies you could always add butter. The next step came with the staff at the movies would put only half popcorn top with butter and then add the rest of the popcorn and add butter so that you could have a more complete buttery experience. Now you can add your butter on your own to make it as buttery as possible. For a time you could purchase flavor packets with different cheeses. Some movie theaters even have a bar similar to a condiment bar for burgers, but with popcorn toppings... Kernel Poppers far supercedes this. For one, there's no need to top your popcorn here. Every kernel is completely covered with the flavor of your choice. How do you know what your favorite flavors are? You can request to taste as many flavors as you wish, try before you buy! They have sweet and savory flavors. read more

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Key Lime popped corn? YES! After visiting Key West the wife and I became huge fans of the place as well as - well- key lime of course. There is the traditional key lime pie of course, but then there are cookies and pastries, I've even had a Key Lime drink that was the signature cocktail at a wedding- but never before KP have I had the most delicious desert of all time, the key lime popped corn. So sweet with the perfect amount of key lime tang and popped corn crunch. Key Lime not your thing? Don't fret- there are so many flavors you won't know where to begin. I certainly didn't. There are cheesy flavors, candy flavors, and assorted specialty flavors that are just waiting for you to try. You can try flavors until you find one that you just can't leave without. The staff is super friendly, and don't get irritated with picky, finicky, customers that just can't seem to make a decision. They are good with making suggestions as well as flavor combinations so go for it! read more