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:)

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.

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.

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!

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more Pop. Pop. Get your popcorn here! Popcorn is like a burger sandwich or pizza. You can get your basic form of the food but the sky is the limit on the various ways to prepare it. Pizzas, sandwiches and popcorn are one of the many foods that comes in a million different flavors and combinations. Maybe not everyone loves popcorn (do these people even exist?) but places like Holland's Caramelcorn can offer popcorn lovers a seemingly endless variety to pick from. Having been through the Washington Square a few times, I noticed there were some cool and interesting shops to check out. So, I planned a day to explore the town's square and see what the local community has to offer. Upon finding a parking spot and entering the store, I knew I liked the place. It had this welcoming feeling to it and the person behind the counter was super friendly. The store was wide open and kept the merchandise against the walls. This allowed my friend and I an easy way to browse their wares. If you came here expecting to get much beyond the popcorn and soda, you will be disappointed. This store specializes in the popcorn and random sodas you've never heard of before. Luckily, there is a shop next door called Holland's Mercantile. But that's for another blog post. While we wandered the store, I managed to accumulate a handful of popcorn and sodas to take home with me to enjoy at my leisure. I don't remember how much everything cost but I wasn't worried about spending a few extra bucks to support local businesses. I will be honest, I may not have waited to get home before sampling some of the goods. The soda was a root beer variety and was bubbly and good. The popcorn, which the flavor escapes me, was good, tasted fresh, and had a bit of that grandma's love put in to it. Overall, it was a nice stop to pick up some goodies and to support a local business. If you happen to need some need for gourmet popcorn and odd ball sodas, you can't go wrong at Holland's. I believe they even do bulk orders for businesses. Remember, try to support those local businesses around you if at all possible.

Great old fashion shop, however they only pop once a week per the owner and the prices are higher…read morethan other small midwestern popcorn shops.

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

I personally think that the popcorn here is better than Garrets in Chicago. My husband loves the…read morecaramel corn and I love the Chicago mix. They have such fun flavors that you might not of tasted also! You won't be disappointed its wonderful!!!!

I love Mom & Pop's! The shop is super cute and the pop corn is some of the best I've ever had! Plus…read moreits a small town, family owned business!!

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!

A cute little place, but the best part is the woman who works here. She was so nice and fun to talk…read moreto! We ended up buying the Carmel corn and it was so good-you could taste the butter in the recipe. And the turtles were to die for! Excellent little shop-I hope it does well!

Absolutely, the best Carmel corn I have tasted! The owner, Jackie, is a delight to visit with when…read moreyou visit her store! If you live or are driving through Galesburg, do not miss JT's CarmelKorn Station!

The best beef I have ever acquired, plus the butch will cut your steak to preferred thickness. The…read morebest by comparison around.

It's a great local grocery store. They pretty much have everything you need…read more Because it is the only grocery store in such a small town the prices are a little bit high. I have noticed on many occasions that the produce gets moldy quickly, so always check your produce. For a small town I would expect the cashiers would be a bit more friendly, and would remember faces but most of the time they don't (if they recognize me they definitely don't show it). You can get paper bags on request, and if you shop there frequently and you would like them to carry an item, they will do that too for you. Shop local!