Well, they were cold... Pop Nation makes and sells popsicles and was doing so recently at the Stern Grove Festival. They were a fast alternative to the nearby food trucks but a substitute for nothing. Using natural ingredients, two of us had the Thai Tea and Salted Chocolate popsicles ($6 apiece) and neither of us had anything wonderful to say about either. What we both thought was that each was too mild in flavor to do anything more than satisfy a desire for something cold. If it takes unnatural ingredients to improve the taste I'd be all for it. The vendor was steering the folks ahead of me to the Pineapple popsicles. Perhaps you would enjoy a tastier experience with one of those. read more

We had a great experience with Pop Nation. I highly recommend them for any party or event! They were so easy to work with and so punctual. The popsicles were delicious too. read more

Best popsicle I've had in my life! wonderful flavor! not just sugary sweet in ice. Real fruit flavor, satisfyingly dense and didn't melt allover my hand. Thicker & bigger than most popsicles. Premium! Tried it at the Jerry Garcia amphitheater while the Tempest was performed. worth every cent! read more

My daughter and I tried Pop Nation while shopping at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire. All of the popsicle flavors sounded interesting: Orange vanilla cream, sea salted dark chocolate, watermelon mint, bourbon peach, coconut, and Bangkok night market. We decided on the bourbon peach (delicate peach flavor with a hint of bourbon) and Bangkok night market (coconut milk with ginger and turmeric). Both were refreshing and delicious. Since we shared, I'm happy to report the two flavors go well with each other too! read more

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I'm a simple guy. There's really only a few things to know about me and one of them is that I'm ALWAYS in the mood for popsicles. I can't turn 'em down. Unless they're that awful double-wide/double stick kind because I don't care who you are, that's just too much girth for one mouth. Anyway, I found The Pop Nation at the Alameda Antiques Fair and you know I couldn't pass it up. My friends were really interested in making our way through the market but I demanded a pop break to give us the strength and energy to power through the day. They didn't have a ton of flavors in their little cart but they had a good a decent selection of basic and creative flavors that ensured something for everyone. I was between the spicy Bangkok Night Market and the Sea Salted Dark Chocolate, but ultimately went with the chocolate because sometimes ovulation calls the shots. It tasted like a less chemical-y Fudgesicle (my fave) and I guess that makes sense since The Pop Nation uses all natural ingredients. My only regret is not just going for it and getting both flavors but the heat and melting effects for sure factored into my one pop stop decision, and also, they're $3 each and I'm pretty sure they only take cash and I only had $4, soooo... read more

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OMG tried them for the first time tonight at Livermore Farmers market. We bought Orange cream, triple citrus mango, mint lemonade and Strawberry lemonade. I've had the orange cream, it was beyond delicious. I loved it so much I had to follow on Instagram and see if they'd be back next week. I can hardly wait to try more flavors. read more

Pop Nation's hand-crafted, all-natural, vegan, gluten-free popsicles can be found at special events and farmer's markets. I've also seen the cart on Market & Castro (though I haven't seen it recently but then it hasn't been popsicle weather). Rock Candy in Bernal Heights had three flavors: Watermelon mint, Apricot coconut & Kiwi, lime & ginger * Kiwi, lime & ginger popsicle ($3): A nice looking, large popsicle with lots of kiwi seeds. The popsicle was very firm and didn't melt quickly. It was super sour, even more so than lemonade. The sourness of the kiwi overwhelmed the other flavors. I like sour popsicles but this one needed to further sweetening. read more

The air conditioning broke down in our building. My boss asked me, the meeting planner, if I could arrange for popsicles to be delivered. Of course I could, but I didn't want to have just ANY popsicle. I always treat myself to a popsicle at the Pop Nation stand at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival and I have often hoped I could get them down for an event at work. Now I had an opportunity. I got 10 flavors and it was a big hit!! Plus all their flavors are gluten-free and vegan. And DELICIOUS! read more

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We hired Pop Nation to supply my children's birthday party with some tasty desserts. To save some money we chose to go with just a delivery of the pops instead of having a worker distribute it from a fancy cooler. Unfortunately, they weren't able to deliver to the actual site of the party due to schedule conflicts. Instead they delivered the cooler of pops to my residence and I just brought it to the site. We were given an option to pick 6 flavors. I probably should've went with 4. The guests enjoyed the dark chocolate and strawberries n creme. Creamy ube was a little disappointing. The pops went for around $2.90 each. It was a bit pricey, but overall the pops were a success. read more

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Pop Nation makes popsicles using natural ingredients. locale: grand lake farmers market (9/29) eats: vanilla ?? pop (3) -tasted ok, forgettble flavor thus late review. -5 flavors available notes: -quick service, vendor just grabs one and it's gone. read more

It's been quite a few years since I first learned of Pop Nation's popsicles, but I've never forgotten them. When you have a guest list that includes people with serious food allergies, popsicles are definitely the way to go, and flavors like watermelon mint and sea salted dark chocolate are an easy way to elevate the experience. I unwrapped each popsicle, placed them upside down in clear acrylic cups and set these in a metal bucket of ice, enhanced with fresh fruit (strawberries and blueberries) and mint leaves. My guests were very impressed! I have to add, too, that Jordan was the one who helped me and he was incredibly accommodating and professional! read more

Sighted at the Bay Area maker faire. The lemon + gingery + kiwi something was excellent!! Refreshing unforgettable and awesome. I don't remember the name of the flavor, it is THAT unique. Two premium popsicles to note in the bay area : Pop Nation and Bar Gelato. Very different, but very well done twist of the classical ice cream on a stick. read more

Bangkok Nights, curry in Popsicle form sounds both intriguing and unappetizing at the same time. My curiosity won out, and I'm happy that it did. Bangkok Nights was one of the most satisfying Popsicles I've ever devoured. It was rich and creamy and exploding with flavors. Pow! Mind blown! read more

It was a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon and after I spotted 2 separate bright colored rainbow umbrellas I had to finally stop and check out Pop Nation. With only a few selections to choose from I opted for the most natural choice of Strawberry Lemonade. The popsicle was rather hearty, made with real substance of vegan and gluten free ingredients. The Chocolate Sea Salt sounded like a close second but it was a bit too warm for something so rich and creamy sounding. The 'sicle held together nicely and had all of the flavors of a winner. I will make sure to peruse Pop Nation carts next time they are in close vicinity to check out other exciting flavors like Watermelon Mint or Avacado Cilantro. Season permitting of course. read more

We were browsing stalls at the Mission Community Market when multiple adults *wooshed* passed us just a-licking & a-suckin' on pastel-colored popsicles. I mean, they really looked like they were enjoying these pops. I thought, where did they get those from & how do I get my greedy little hands on one?! I spotted the rainbow umbrella & blue & white push cart. Strawberry Lemonade sounded refreshing, but predictable. Bangkok Nights (coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger) got me all hot & bothered, but did very little for the person I'd be sharing with. We decided on Sea Salted Dark Chocolate ($3.) Super creamy & rich (despite being vegan & gluten free) & had that salty background flavor that goes well with sweets like chocolate. Perfect, shareable after-dinner sweet which didn't break my piggy bank or calorie bank! read more

Pop Nation makes awesome ice pops! I tired the Banana Puddin' and it was pretty damn tasty! My girlfriend had the Sea Salted Dark Chocolate and she enjoyed hers as well! We stumbled upon the Pop Nation cart on Valencia Street during Sunday Streets and those frozen pops really hit the spot on that warm, sunny day in the Mission. Friendly service and good value overall. I look forward to the next time I come across Pop Nation so I can try more of their unique and imaginative flavors! =) read more

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2 Rainbow Colored Umbrellas + 3 Blue and White Carts + 1 List of Tasty Treats + 1 Difficult Decision + (Orange + Vanilla + Memories of Flintstone Push Pops + $3 = Creamsicle- iciousness) + (Lemon + Lime + Ginger + Kiwi Seeds Sprinkles + $3 = Tart Subtlety) + 2 Adults + 1 Front Stoop + 1 Goofy Photo + 10 Minutes of People Watching = SF CARNAVAL 2012 read more

If only The Pop Nation existed when I was a kid. As a young child, my mother told me a white lie about the ice cream truck (having left out the minor detail that it was an ice cream truck) and planted the seed in my mind that it was a horrible thing I needed to stay away from. It wasn't until my pre-teen years, that I actually figured out what it really was. The main reasons my mother didn't allow me to have anything from the ice cream truck was that most of the items contained tons of artificial ingredients and there was no way to determine how fresh the products were. Now, as an adult, I thank my mom for being a good parent. With The Pop Nation, parents no longer have to worry about their children eating unhealthy cold treats and can rest assure that their popsicles are 100% natural. Not only are the popsicles made with wholesome ingredients, but the flavors are sophisticated and tasty. Their sign advertises that the pops are all gluten free and vegan. You wouldn't normally find wheat in a popsicle, but I guess it just gives people piece of mind in case you weren't sure. The Pop Nation was hired to visit our workplace. It was a very hot day, so it was a great summertime treat to break up the monotony of another day in the office. The Pop Nation truck was parked outside but they brought out their posicle cart and a few coolers on the sidewalk. They brought 5 flavors with them. I asked the rep if they make their own flavors and he confirmed that they do. Watermelon mint seemed to be the most appealing flavor to me, so it was an easy decision. I was not disappointed. I could taste that the popsicle was natural with no added sugar. I'm sure my mom would approve. read more

Freshly squeezed. Not just an orange vanilla popsicle. An orange vanilla popsicle made with freshly squeezed oranges sold out of a cart in the Mission on a warm San Francisco day. Brilliant on so many levels. read more

Delicious popsicles. Interesting flavors. Pleasant vendor.

Ran into Pop Nation on Valencia and was intrigued by their flavors. When I asked about them, the guy running the cart didn't really have any good advice and just said all of them were good. No, duh. Anyway I settled on the salted dark chocolate which was like a fudgcicle made with extra love and care. It was creamy (which made me wonder if the vegan and dairy free signs on the cart applied to all their popcicles or just a subset) and it was very chocolatey. I thought it was a little pricey at $3, but once I found out they were local it made me feel alot better about spending a bit extra. read more

Went to the alameda antique fair today and on our way back to the car we grabbed some pop nation popsicles. Pricy at $3 each but they were very refreshing on a warm afternoon. Our group got the watermelon mint popsicle and the strawberry lemonade popsicle. The watermelon mint was the best as you can really taste the mint. read more

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Pop-licious. Was awesome to run into the Pop Nation cart not once, but TWICE this weekend in the Mission. And on a perfect summer (go with me. it's SF - October is summer) day both times. I tried the cucumber/lime/ginger and strawberry/rosemary pops and both were super delicious. The cucumber was refreshing with just the right amount of ginger so it wasn't overwhelming. The strawberry was perfect - a little creamier than the first one and with fresh strawberry chunks! For those who are wondering, we paid $3 for a professionally made, gourmet popsicle... and I can't wait to try the new fall flavors and to see these fun carts around the neighborhood more often. They are a very welcome addition. Look for the rainbow umbrella on Valencia :) read more

YUM! my popsicle was amazing. it was so good it was like it wasn't even a popsicle. it was more like an EXPERIENCE. it was this surprising unique adventure of taste discovery. it was an odyssey of flavor. (i just made that up myself.) i had the thai coconut pop. it was made with coconut milk and some exotic spices. but the spices weren't too crazy. they blended with the coconut milk to make it refreshing and sublime. it was so good that after i sat down and gave my ice cream my full attention, i realized i had to get back up, walk back over to the cart and get their card JUST so i could write this review. pop nation deserves recognition. and all you folks who said good things about them but didn't give them all the stars, you're CRAZY. CR-AZY! i could eat a whole dozen of these at 1 time. i know i only had 1 flavor but they use such perfect ingredients i know i'd love ALL of them. from now on i will buy an ice pop from pop nation every single time i see them. even if it's cold outside. read more

I'm confident that there are few things better on an 80+ degree day in the Mission than a popsicle. And the ones that The Pop Nation are serving up may just be the best around! Friendly service, professionally prepared and packaged pops and super unique flavors set these pops apart. I tried the kiwi lime ginger and the strawberry rosemary. The kiwi/lime/ginger flavors were all really well balanced, with just the right amount of sweet and tart. The strawberry was loaded with fresh strawberry chunks and the rosemary was enough that it made it special but not so much that you felt like you were eating lamb stew (that's what I think of when I think of rosemary, is that weird?). And I thought the texture of these pops was great-- they're not gritty/icy at all. At a mere $3 a pop (pun very much intended), you'll probably want to buy all the flavors they have and save them for later (or enjoy them on their way to the freezer). Looking forward to new fall flavors, which we heard are debuting soon! read more

5 stars for the Cilantro Cucumber Lime and the Watermelon Mint I had this past weekend. You guys would rock the ferry building crowds during Farmers Markets. Just something to think about. Thanks for the instant refreshing treat on an unusually sunny day in SF! read more

Saw the Pop Nation at Treasure Island Flea.. and my son loves these type of pops... Price was good The pops were great! The girl, she was friendly. I stuck to the Strawberry, but will give the other pops a try! read more

If you see this cart or booth at one of your local street festivals, it's worth stopping for one of their mouth-watering popsicles. Ambiance: I've seen them at Dolores Park once; just a dude and cart with an attached umbrella hanging out and enjoying music. I've also seen them with a booth setup at the recent Chipotle festival in Golden Gate Park. Their website has a list of upcoming locations. Service: Friendly and always willing to answer questions about ingredients. Food (gluten-free dairy-free perspective): I've only had the Bangkok Nights pop so far (coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger), mostly because it's so damn good. One of these days I'll have to order two pops so that I can try a second flavor. I really wish these were sold at the market so that I could buy dozens to stash in my freezer at home. read more

finally, a vegan and organic low sugar frozen treat option via food cart. Puts that ice cream Hood and similar crap brands to shame. a perfect and healthy treat for young children. read more

The Pop Nation - My kids loved the orange vanilla creamsicle with organic and vegan ingredients. - Street Vendors Near Me

There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a kiwi lime ginger pop to quench your thirst and ease the heat! Enjoyed one this weekend, basking in the sun at Dolores Park. I felt like a kid again, but with such better food than those sugar-filled, artificially flavored store-bought pops that sit in the freezer for months on end. Pop Nation's pops are vegan, gluten free, and come from organic, locally sourced produce. The flavors are unique, exotic, and damn right delicious. While Kiwi Lime & Ginger remains my favorite, I would not turn down any pop from Pop Nation if one was presented to me. Banana Puddin', strawberry lemonade, Bourbon Peach, Chocolate Sea Salt -- each is a delectable delight! If pops wouldn't melt under the warm glow of birthday candles, i'd like my birthday cake to be Pop Nation pops this year... friends & family take note! oh sweet goodness... addict's tip: follow them on twitter for locations daily @thepopnation -- enjoy! read more

The Pop Nation traveled to San Jose for a corporate event. I'd use them for the future. Love the strawberry pop and it's gluten free dairy free. :) read more

... Carrot Beet Popsicle. My God, so good, so carroty, so beety. These guys are so awesome. You should ask them what the craziest flavor they have is, and then buy it and eat it. And then get another one. read more

Love these pops! My unfortunate intolerance to dairy often leaves me dessertless and heartbroken so I was so psyched to find these guys make vegan pops! The best part, you can't really tell their dairy free, so it makes me feel like I'm one of the rest of you, freely mowing on creamy deliciousness. The flavors are like no other pops I've had as a child or adult alike, and honestly, they are the best I've had. I've tried a number of the flavors. My favorite is the Spicy Bangkok Night Market (mostly like saying the name)-- how unique and clever to make a creamy curry inspired pop. The Mango Coconut is a close second and Cranberry Almond, which I thought to be an unlikely front runner for me personally, is next in line with an amazingly interesting flavor combo. The other herb-y pops are great and refreshing too like the Cilantro Lime and Kiwi Lime Ginger. Reading the other reviews, I can't wait to try the Salted Chocolate! Can it really be dairy free?! Pop Nation would not lie to me. I can't wait to see what they come up with next! read more

Lucky to have run into Pop Nation at Maker Faire 2018 again! So good!

First experienced Pop Nation at a friend's wedding. They served up their pops for dessert at the reception venue. How cool! ;-) I enjoyed the Salted Dark Chocolate. Delicious! Been back a couple of times when we have spotted them at the Grand Lake Farmer's market and of course had to get the Salted Dark Chocolate again. I heard their flavors are seasonal so I guess I will need to branch out to some of the other yummy options. read more

Bourbon Peach was awesome. Good flavor, not too sweet or artificial tasting. Only minor complaint was that the texture was a bit more icy and less smooth but the bourbon flavor and peach bits were awesome. Stop by one of their little carts in the Mission, the menu will lure you in. $3 will buy you a tasty cold handmade treat. read more

Everyone loved the popsicles at my wedding. Sarah and her partner were so friendly and professional! I even get to keep the leftovers, which I am still enjoying it now. HIGHLY recommend their popsicles and services! read more

The strawberry creme with basil was delish, though the basil flavor didn't come through. I tried it at the El Cerrito World Music Festival. The popsicle made me want to try all the flavors. read more

Superb, couldn't have been happier to find a vegan popsicle after a long walk in McLaren Park! Will definitely keep an eye out to where they are from now on, so I can try more favors. Orange was great - though I was kissing some kind of creamy cashew or coconut soft filling. I can't wait to go back and try the Thai. read more

The Pop Nation - View of the Shakespeare in the park crowd from the most refreshing Popsicle stand in the city. - Street Vendors Near Me

I got the Bangkok Nights popsicle, which the guy described as curry flavored, with coconut milk and lemongrass. I was a bit worried it might be nasty, but it was actually very good, and quite a creative combination of flavors. read more