Gave it a 4 star overall: taste (5) + price (3).
I used to live in IL and every time I visited Chicago I made sure to stop by at a Garrett store. They always had this sweet caramel smell that made me feel happy and mouth water.
The store in NYC was no different. They had nice atmosphere (aka sweet smell) flavor was no different than what I tasted in Chicago, IL!
This became my must-stop place whenever I visit NYC! They are also generous with samples!
If you are a popcorn lover and willing to pay some extra bucks to enjoy some high-end flavored popcorn, I recommend you give it a try!
Creating this review as I indulge in my Garrett/ Chicago mix.
This place is hard to miss, located right on 34th and 7th ave! Upon entering, you're hit with the aroma of a buttery and sweet scent. How could you ever pass up on buying some of this popcorn goodness.
The hard part is deciding if you want the regular, caramel or cheddar cheese popcorn. You can ask for a sample before you make a decision but then you find out that you like the caramel and the cheddar... now what do you do? Well actually, they have an option known as the Garrett mix where they will put half cheese and half caramel in the bag and mix it up for you. Usually, I'm not a fan of mixing sweet and savory but this makes an acceptation.
I just hate when I receive stale popcorn... thats so disappointing and makes me want to reframe from the cheddar because its happened one too many times.
I love the popcorn from here! There is no where else like it here in NYC. I like to go for the "garret mix", you get the best of both worlds between sweet and salty. Truly delicious.
Popcorn is delicious and addictive! Be sure to try the cheese/caramel pecan mix; it's amazing!
Love popcorn. Love flavored popcorn. Garrett delivers.
I'm a huge fan of caramel corn. Garrett's caramel is more of a buttery caramel. Much lighter in color and sweetness than say, Cracker Jack, but still incredibly delicious.
New to me on my most recent trip was the spicy cheese popcorn. It's got the great cheese flavor I was used to with a enough spice to make it interesting. For me it was a mild spice, but eating enough of it built up a decent amount of heat in my mouth. I enjoy that, you may not. A handful of caramel will make it all better though.
As the bag suggests, don't get more than you're willing/able to eat within a day or two. The popcorn will retain it's taste but lose it's crunch. Still delicious, but much less satisfying to eat.
Carolyne Malloy-johnson
+5
Went with my Nana for the 1st time. I was very surprised and loved every minute of my visit. Had the pecan caramel popcorn and I planning to come back and bringing my daughters. We will be buying some more popcorn in a larger amount and various flavors.
This place is proof that even popcorn can be gourmet food. This is popcorn paradise, no less.
Caramel, cheese, plain and more sort of popcorn as well as almonds, cashews and pecans. All are just so so good. Many different bag sizes and combinations to choose from. Do NOT skip this place when around.
It's all good at this sweet shop. Servers will fill the bag with the yummy fresh popcorn.
You can also get tins in all sizes with designs for gifts.
There is nothing as good as freshly made popcorn, the only bad thing here is deciding the flavor.
I love this place. The variety of popcorn and customer service is phenomenal. My favorite caramel popcorn are the pecan and the almond. Each batch is filled with nuts galore. I would definitely recommend it.
Garrett's has elevated our expectation of popcorn! I often remix the Chicago-mix subbing the caramel with pecan or cashew carmel crisp. You'll have to resist liking the cheese off your fingers when you reach the bottom of the bag......or don't resist ;-). A Taste of Chicago in the Big Apple.
They have the most delicious popcorn!!! I tried it in Chicago first and then was a regular customer at nyc location. Visited there today only to learn they’ve closed permanently 😞😞😞😞 Called the customer service and they said they’re looking for a new location and not open in NYC for several months!!!
My favorite snack place. It started me passing by one day, an employee gave samples outside the shop. It was over for me. The chicago mix with cashews are my favorite. I now go and grab a bag at least once a week after work.
If you like great carmel popcorn, Garrett's Popcorn Shop is the place to find it in NYC. Always the same great popcorn. Be sure to get plenty of napkins because you will need them to clean up after munching down a bag!!!
The crisp of the caramel popcorn is absolutely amazing, yet melts in your mouth. Definitely a go to place in NYC. The staff were very friendly and it adds to the experience.
They offer delicious popcorns that were part of Oprah's favorite things. Great as a gift though not inexpensive considering it's only popcorn.
Best popcorn anywhere. Super high quality and most definitely worth every penny! Cheese and caramel are otherworldly!!
Great popcorn. Best I've ever tasted !!!! I would definitely recommend the cheese and the caramel so yummy
We got a bag of the Chicago Mix as a gift, and we literally could not stop eating it! Just be warned, that the cheese will stain your fingers and anything you touch.
Lot of options to choose from like Cheese, Caramel etc. They also give assorted pop corn. Price is little on higher side but it tastes great.
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