Friendly staff. Tasty popcorn. Chicago's staple. Note: it'll not keep. If you are visiting/traveling and planning to bring some with you or just eat some later don't even bother. We bought 3 big bags in the am that got stale in the pm of the same day. Save it to get it at the airport or buy the tins.
We came here to buy popcorns multiple times, and the popcorns were always very good. They freshly made the popcorns everyday. I would recommend people to buy the Garrett mix with both caramel and cheese flavors in one bag, so you can balance the sweetness from the caramel popcorns with the savory taste from the cheese popcorns. Highly recommend! (Follow me on IG ➡️ miss_dawang)
Garrett popcorn is a must to try while you’re in Chicago. It truly is a “Chicago tradition.”
I got the cheese flavor and I really enjoyed it.
I liked the service in this branch. Plus, their portions are pretty generous for the small size.
Enjoy! 🍿
If you are visiting Chicago, aside from the deep dish pizza and Chicago style hot dog (no ketchup), you must also try Garrett's Popcorn. It's iconic and synonymous to Chicago as pizza and bagels to New York City.
I went to this location. It's small but they have alot of other stores throughout Chicago. They has different flavors of popcorn. The most popular are the caramel crisp and the cheese corn. You can get a mix of these two flavors which is the Garrett mix. Some people may find the sweet and salty a bit out there but the cheese popcorn is very tasty. Just make sure to be careful since you may get cheese on your fingers. I would come back and get a tin for myself when I go back to Chicago. You may want to look ahead if they have special limited flavors such as the spicy cheese corn or the apple caramel crisp.
This popcorn is so good! The cheddar & caramel is not something I’d think to get but we stopped here on a tour & that is what we were offered. It didn’t disappoint, just delish! All they service is popcorn, even the “hot chocolate” is a popcorn flavor and not a drink. Lol
I got to sample the mixed of cheese and caramel popcorn. It was good. The cheese one tasted like Cheetos but with better texture. The caramel was not sticky, not too sweet. The popcorn tasted fresh. It is expensive popcorn.
Make sure you get the Garrett mix! Awesome flavor, must try if you’re visiting Chicago!
The only issue is when they run out!
When I asked a good friend what did she want from Chicago, right away she said "Garrett Popcorn!" - I had no idea about them until she told me.
Fortunately you will see lots of these shops around Chicago. When I was there they had a great promotion, buy one classic tin get one free in honor of breast cancer awareness. I got their famous cheese mixed with Almond Caramel. They are known for their combinations, and make your own combos. When I was in line the guy in front of me was from Boston and raved about this popcorn. He told me which combo to get and he was right.
Now you know - a great gift to bring home from Chicago-Garrett's Popcorn!
If you forget to buy it in town, they are shops at the airport, but only certain terminals and concourses, so PLAN AHEAD!
I always have to pickup some Garrett's Popcorn whenever I am in downtown Chicago. You should stop by if you love popcorn. A Jumbo Caramel Crisp is always on my pickup list while in town. Tins are available as well if you are intending to purchase as a gift.
Gotta love their mix. Great flavor of cheese, the caramel is bit too sweet though. I tried a sample of their new strawberry flavor, which is basically covered in strawberry flavoured chocolate, and it was good.
A "must visit" if you are in Chicago. Everybody talks about the pizza and hot dogs, but Garrett's Chicago Mix should be on your list too.
I did a mobile order and it was ready on time. Love all the popcorn at Garretts.
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