River City Popcorn & Candy Company has been on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally…read morestopped in. I was nearby and decided to go for it and it did not disappoint. Such a cute mom-and-pop shop in the cutest area of Hastings. The woman helping me was the absolute sweetest (possibly the owner?). She let me know this year they are celebrating 5 years.... So exciting. They also offer a great selection of candy and it was fun taking a walk down memory lane with all the nostalgic treats from childhood. And the smell when you walk in... talk about popcorn heaven! They have different sizes and flavors of popcorn. Popcorn is bagged right in front of you and you are able to mix and match flavors. I went with the classic butter and YUMMMMOOOO! I couldn't stop eating this stuff. There were so many buttery pieces. Seriously, buttery perfection with just the right amount of salt. I will definitely make the trip back here again and that could be very soon because my popcorn is already gone.

Fun little popcorn and candy store right off main street in downtown Hastings. They make fresh…read morepopcorn each day - caramel, cheddar, and butter. Of course you can mix these to make your favorite mix. As I walked in, the caramel corn was just being finished and it smelled heavenly inside the store. Yum, fresh caramel corn!! If popcorn is not your thing, there is a good assortment of vintage candy - Turkish taffy, Necco wafers, Charleston Chew, Skybar, etc. Also a great selection of chocolate, even some boozy options! There is a good assortment stuffed into such a small store. Worth stepping in and checking out especially if you are enjoying a walk by the river or looking through the local antique stores. Stop here to relax and refuel!

Went into Burnsville Center today to grab some lunch. Got inside the mall and smelled the delicious…read moresmell of fresh popcorn. Had lunch and was getting ready to leave when I smelled the popcorn again and the smell persuaded me to go upstairs to check it out. We were greeted by Teddy, and he had the best customer service. So welcoming and so confident about his popcorn! Said it's one of the best caramel popcorns in the Midwest. I didn't believe him until he gave us a sample - I was a quick believer!! When he gave us the sample it was still warm and oh so perfect. Then he said it's even better 5 days later!! There's no way my popcorn will last 5 days once I bring it home to the kids! Such a great find! I'll definitely be back!

For some reason, I hadn't realized this place was INSIDE the mall until I turned the last corner on…read moremy GPS. This particular mall is half dead... lots of empty shuttered shops (not exactly surprising that close to MoA). There wasn't a lot of foot traffic on a Monday afternoon. Ever since moving to the area from Texas, I have been attempting to find a replacement popcorn shop to get a good kettle corn that I like. So after work, I decided to try this place. I found Teddy B's within the mall easily using the map at the mall entrance, and the fella working the shop was extremely friendly and eager to promote the brand and flavors. He immediately offered me a free sample, giving me a small cup of both their "Sugar Bear" and "Butter Bear" flavors when I indicated an interest. Both were really tasty, so I requested he make me a medium-sized bag with both in it. He was actually out of medium-sized bags, so he upsized me to a large free of charge! What a kind gesture. I really appreciated it. (I think it's likely a lot of popcorn gets tossed at the end of the day, so his generosity in sizing and samples makes sense. Treating consumers this way is a great business strategy, assuredly. I noticed the troughs weren't very full, but had strategically pushed to the front to make them look fuller than they were. Nice to know product isn't being wasted unnecessarily just for "appearances," imo.) Price was definitely decent for volume of product. Flavor is good. He said it's all popped with coconut oil and the product should last for up to two weeks. He also said no powders are used in creation of the flavors. They also sell cute teddy bear plushies with various outfits, because why not apparently, lol. I'll likely continue to sample other popcorn places near me too, but Teddy B's did well by me!

They have a great selection of fresh made caramel, cheese and butter gourmet popcorn. It's the…read moretastiest popcorn I've ever had. You have to try the Windy City Mix or Minnesota Mix.

It's easy to miss the old town historic section of Hastings, as most of fly through on the highway…read morewhich is lined with businesses many think is the downtown. If you turn a sharp right and a sharp right again while heading south on highway 61 there is a drop down and the vintage 19th century buildings with many active shops and surprises. Most of the old section ends at the train depot. This area could be improved and made into an attraction someday as it is just sitting there. There is a Riverwalk with an entertainment schedule and plenty of room to picnic or just play in the park along the river. Walking through town there is now only antique store a few restaurants and a coffee shop, vintage clothes and a bridal shop, and the usual insurance office further down. I found the old movie theater which appears to be in use as a community stage. There is a small popcorn shop hidden away. *Interesting the cities finest (yes police) past by me twice. Do they know right away if a stranger is in town? Just saying.

My family has become big fans of PoppedCorn and we always try to stop by when we are nearby. My…read morefavorite is the puppy chow and my husband loves the butter. Our son likes to try new flavors (his recent favorite was cotton candy). They let you try samples and the staff are always super nice! Highly recommend!

Best Popcorn ~ hands down!!! You can order ahead and pick up…read morewhen it works for You!!! Sooo many flavors to choose from!!! The Chocolate with nuts is SPECTACULAR!!! .... and the homemade FUDGE!!! WOW!

This place has the best popcorn I have ever had. Since I was in town, I had to stop by and stock…read moreup. I got cheese popcorn and dill pickle popcorn for myself and kettle corn for a friend. We also tried a sample of their strawberry flavor and that was delicious! You really can't go wrong with any of the flavors. Service was so friendly and helpful and I love supporting a business with such a wonderful mission. It's so cute inside, too with those popcorn lights. The owner said they hope to be online soon, so that will be great for ordering in between visits. They carry a line of soda pop from Northern Soda Company so we grabbed a few of those for a taste test later. Our favorite was the pontoon punch.

I just noticed this place tucked away near the old Lund's location and I am a huge popcorn lover so…read moreof course I went in immediately. I chatted with the guy at the register. He told me they have been open since February and they are.a non-profit with a mission to hire folks with developmental disabilities. The owner's son has autism and that inspired him to create a place where people with disabilities could work. His son has his own line of pop products in the store. I grabbed a root beer and - I am very picky about my root beers - it was absolutely delicious. They have seasonal popcorn flavors as well as their regulars. You can get tubs, bags, or cups. You can also grab some cool merch while you're there! I got a tub of caramel popcorn, which was gone in an embarrassingly short amount of time. The tub was $10. I also got a limited time flavor, jalapeño cheddar. It wasn't my favorite because it was very cheesy and I don't like a lot of cheese on my popcorn. But if you do - definitely for you! I also got a T-shirt because their logo is awesome and I love that they are a nonprofit. I was the only person in here for the entire time I was there (30-45mins). They have tables and chairs to sit at, a wonderful atmosphere, and the staff are so friendly. I'd definitely recommend for your next movie night or a little snack with a friend.

We got popcorn to bring home to Family as we were visiting the area. It was really delicious and…read morehad the perfect mixture of nuts in the popcorn. They have so many fun varieties of popcorn and they even do gender reveal using the popcorn, which is very unique. We will definitely be back the next time we are visiting the area

Stopped by this popcorn shop and was impressed by the variety of flavors--they definitely have…read moresomething for everyone, which was a nice surprise. Prices are about what you'd expect at a movie theater, so not cheap, but not shocking either. I ended up getting the jalapeño cheddar for the ride home. When I sampled it in the store, it was great--bold and cheesy with just the right kick. But by the time I ate more later, the texture had changed. It almost tasted wet or soggy, which threw me off a bit. Maybe it's best enjoyed fresh the day of? I'd be willing to go back and try a different flavor, but next time I'll probably eat it sooner rather than later.

Best place for a snack in town!! Great people and the small store is very easy to get to and have…read morealways got what I want.

excellent product. My personal favorite is mixing jalapeño, buffalo breath and the kettle corn…read moredipped in chocolate. The kettle corn dipped in chocolate is only available around valentines day. That's my triple mix! Tony Archer

My family loves to come here for a spontaneous cone of ice cream and we love to split an extra…read morelarge popcorn as well. It is the perfect balance of salty & sweet, and often when you come, you will be served by Tom himself. It is cash only (but there is an ATM inside). There is nowhere to eat inside but there are a couple tables and chairs out front.

I happened to see this shop next to Starbucks and decided to check out their caramel corn…read more The proprietor was very engaging and quickly pulled up my request (two bags, no nuts). Pricing was a bit steeper than I anticipated, but so is everything these days. Fortunately I had a bit of cash in my wallet from a recent trip. I ate half a bag in the car before heading home. My wife found the second bag and didn't leave any for me. So, I think the taste was more than satisfactory (perhaps a bit addictive?).