Friendly staff, quick service. No preservative so enjoy same day is recommended. I didn't want to…read morecarry a tin back home on the plane so I got the bag option. I was also heading back to Denver so the bag option was good enough for our dry weather. I am usually a savory girl so I thought I'd like the cheese option better, but thankfully got the classic Garrett's mix. The caramel is actually way better probably cuz the cheese ones tasted soft. I had it fresh there too so this tells me it's how their cheese powder interacts with the popcorn.... 4 stars for the cheese popcorn. This location was right off of Michigan Ave across the street to the hotel we were staying at, so it was great to come get a few bags before we head to the airport. I checked, airport premium cost was extra $3 for the same size... so I saved $9 for getting it here. Highly recommend to give Garrett's a try as a Chicago staple, even the locals love them! Love is messy!

Heard about it from my friends . Strolling in Michigan St and tried their varieties of popcorn…read more I liked the cashew caramel popcorn more. Got medium bag for now and ate as we strolled. I loved the mural outside very striking. Be back

It was good popcorn. I got the standard mix while my son just got the butter popcorn. I thought it…read morewas 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.

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

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.

This popcorn is beyond delicious it has so many flavors that you wouldn't believe like Oreo,…read moreSriracha, buffalo ,caramel apple ,cheesy caramel, banana pudding, and more !! The owner are some of the nicest people . They are beyond kind and the customer service is top notch. Be surprised if they have your favorite movie playing on one of their TVs from being a customer of the month I love this place for 100% recommend trying

Wow -- what a wonderful owner, small business, and of course, POPCORN! We were greeted the moment…read morewe walked in with warmth, expertise, and hospitality. We were able to try as many samples as we wanted (we chose the banana pudding and buffalo) and were so impressed by the selection and quality. This is absolutely a hidden gem. You will not regret stopping by Popus Gourmet Popcorn!

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.

We've been ordering popcorn from a certain company in Chicago as special Christmas gifts for the…read morelast 8 years. This year, my son (who is VERY particular about popcorn) suggested trying Berco's Popcorn. I placed the order on December 22 to arrive in California before New Years Eve. Of course it was delayed! It took a few extra days to arrive, and my kids are raving about the Truffle popcorn. To top it off - the owner, Matt, truly cared about our delayed delivery (even though it was not any of their doing!) and immediately followed up with us after he tracked the order. Impressive!

So glad Berco's is open again on Armitage! Literally the best popcorn I've ever had, especially…read morethe White Truffle. As my son says, "it's fire"! Anyway, we are always sure to stop by for some treats whenever we're in Chicago. The best!

I love Garrett Popcorn Shops and have loved them since the first time I had them in Downtown…read moreChiTown over a decade ago. Having a layover at O'Hare allows me to bring back a bag of these special treats for my loved ones. Thank goodness I was in Terminal 1 in the B gates. This little stand is located next to gate B7. My favorite flavor to get is always the Chicago Mix - a blend of their cheddar and caramel popcorn. This sweet and savory treat makes the perfect gift!

One of my favorite popcorns places and I only get it when at the airport…read more Chikibia has such a great attitude and personality and really made our transaction fun as short as it was. The process was fast. My popcorn was fresh and delicious! I'd be in trouble if there was a location closer to my home!

I was introduced to this place August, 2025 when someone offered me some popcorn from there. I…read moretasted it and was like "WHOA"!!! It was so good! I wanted to eat the whole bag, LOL. I pass by this place alot when traveling to/fro work as it's in the Metra station. I had a little bit of extra time on 7/9/26 so I went in and got a mix of Smokin Hot, BBQ and Cheddar. A small is $4.99. The guy waiting on me was very nice. After leaving and getting on the train to eat my popcorn, I regretted not getting a bigger size. Fresh, delish! Much better than Garrett's as I don't eat theirs anymore - it doesn't taste fresh like it used to. I will definitely be back. The next time I will just get the bbq & smokin' hot together. Maybe get the white cheddar separately. Thank you Chicago Kernel Popcorn, you are great! A+!

Great taste! It's conveniently located in Chicago Metra Millennium Station. Chicago Smokehouse is…read morethe right amount of spicy that hits the back of your throat. It disappears so probably will need a large next time.

Expensive for popcorn but a Chicago tradition. Got some for us and both our moms and a dear friend…read more I suggest if you want the Chicago mix... get both separate and .if them in small amounts on your own. I have bought them remixed and it was just a greasy mess. The caramel is my fav and mixed with nuts even better.

I wanted to recently tried Garrett Popcorn after hearing so much about it…read more I went with the famous Garrett Mix, which is a blend of cheddar and caramel popcorn. They let me sample it first, and it was very fresh and delicious. They offer several other flavors, as well as four different size options. I decided on the family size (about 32 cups), which comes in a bag, though larger options come in tins. They also offer bundles if you buy multiple items. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, the quality makes it worth it. The service was great as well the young lady who helped me was very patient and polite while I made my decision. The only downside is that parking can be a bit tight. If you are ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by and trying a sample! to here for a

Best place in Chicago for chocolates, ice cream, novelty candies, you name it. I could eat the…read morechocolate covered caramel pretzels every day. They make the best gift boxes- I love to give them to my friends visiting or new to Chicago. Everything tastes amazing. Even the staff are super sweet. They are super helpful and even give back to the community in many ways. Highly recommend for all your sugary needs.

They have lots of different candies, chocolates, fudge, and other sweet treats. They have probably…read more15 different ice cream flavors and also have milkshakes and smoothies. I had the banana pudding ice cream made into a milkshake and enjoyed it.