Yes....there is no visit to Chicago without a stop by Garretts popcorn. I was in town a few weeks ago and this store location was nearby, so couldnt resist picking up some of their delicious popcorn. Its in the downtown area so street parking can be tricky. There was plenty of nearby parking garages, so I recommend parking and walking to it as well as nearby attractions. The facility was super clean and well maintained to the highest standards. The staff was very friendly and professional. This location was following the COVID-19 pandemic precautions to the T.Overall my experience was excellent and of course Ill be back when Im town again. I would highly recommend this store to local people or tourists that maybe just in town visiting.
Popcorn was decent. We got the famous Garrett Mix of cheese and caramel and it wasn’t our favorite. Next time we’ll just get the caramel. Fun to try though!
In & Out....great popcorn shop. There are quite a few Garretts, but this one on Jackson, was BY FAR, the best one to pick up & go. No long line, and extremely courteous people. Plus, the popcorn was fresh & DELICIOUS!
Wish the location was a bit more convenient for drivers but easily accessible via walking. Service great, ladies were very friendly and expeditious despite being crowded.
Just a few words Nice, fast, n friendlyWhen I first arrived the line was out the door it was a matter of a few minutes or so no more than five or to 10, I was ready and gone this is the way business should be, smooth 🤗
Best popcorn I have ever had especially the Carmel. The combo of cheese and Carmel is very good, the cheese offsets the sweetness of the caramel. I would recommend to invest and get a tin to keep it fresh for longer period of time.
Flavors were good, but the cheddar popcorn was stale when we got it. The caramel popcorn was still crispy.
Customer service is nice cheese popcorn too salty and to many hulls
Great cashew and pecan carmel popcorns at this location
Is there anyone who doesnt love the Chicago mix!? Garrett popcorn makes a great gift if you can resist getting into the the bag! 😊
Very Good as usual and what else can I say, Yes help was Great!
Was horrible ! Im from Dallas .weird in line . For them not to have specialty mix. Hello.running a special & not have specialty mix not one but all ? What a wasted trip down town.booo ! Shame on this location& managment .i guess u gotten so big u dont care no more .
I bought the spicy popcorn and Carmel mixed. The spicy popcorn was chewy as to be stale or like when too much air had gotten to it.
I love Garretts popcorn. Anytime Im near a location I get this popcorn. I wish they sold this at the movies.
The staff was friendly and accommodating !! When we are back in town we will revisit and buy more delicious popcorn !!
I used to not like caramel popcorn but after having it at Garretts, i am a fan now. Amazing popcorn!
I love the popcorn and love enjoy eating it every chance I get
The popcorn is great and Garretts is iconic. We ordered ahead showed up at the appropriate pick up time. Nothing was ready. Theres no separate line for online order pickups. We had to stand in line, wait to get to the front and wait for them to prepare the order. Whats the point of ordering ahead? Why even bother giving us a pickup time?
ALWAYS GREAT POPCORN 🍿. One of the places that are must stops when visiting with Windy City.
Best popcorn in Chicago. The problem is the line on weekends extends for blocks. Get the message Garett! You need more locations, especially on Saturdays. Got it Garrett? More locations!
Garretts my FAVORITE place for the BEST Popcorn in CHI-Town.I bought mixed Carmel and Cheese...
The best popcorn I’ve ever had. I recommend the garret mix it’s the best.
Whats to SHARE??? Share my thoughts??? Everyone and I mean EVERYONE who has tried this popcorn knows ... it is THE BEST!!! So with that said, if you have not made your way there, be about it and pull up!!
Their popcorn 🍿 is tasty and delicious.They have 5 different flavors. My favorite was peanut popcorn.
It was fast and quick. The popcorn is great!!!!
Wonderful popcorn as always!! Quick and friendly service!
My son was visiting from Texas so this is one of the places we went while he visited
Friendly and efficient staff. The popcorn was better than I had in the past.
Love the popcorn here. Anytime I visit Chicago I make sure to get a small bag of the Chicago mix; Cheese and Carmel flavor.
Who doesnt love 😍 this place.... The cheese caramel mix mmm... I loved it
My sister Penny comes from Missouri and she never goes back home without her and her Daughters Garrett Popcorn, they are the best
This location is very small but the popcorn as always is a must have! A Chicago classic with the Chicago mix. The service here was really nice. They offered us a carry bag and were very pleasant. The best part is that they have little packets of wet wipes for your hands! Definitely needed because the popcorn is very buttery and your hands get very gross. Not a fan of how buttery the popcorn is but I guess that’s the way it’s done lol
I know there is a lot of hype for these popcorns but these aren’t so great. I am not a Caramel fan so I didn’t take the Garrett special also popularly known as the Chicago Special (Store can’t use the name because it’s legally taken by some other one in LA)They have 3-4 stores in Chicago I went to the one near sky deck.The sales boy however was the cutest, he suggested so much to me, the women on the billing counter however was such a bi**h, I smiled so much at her all the time, but her face spoiled my mood.
The Ladies who serviced me were welcoming and efficient. The popcorn was fresh and taste delicious.
On a recent trip to Chicago as my time was dwindling down, I started thinking about what I was going to bring back as omiyage. Soliciting the ideas of locals, a regular suggestion was Garrett Popocorn. Popcorn? Really?Yes! Garrett Popcorn Shops are all over the city--but there is also one at ORD airport if you have room in your carry-on. Garrett pops fresh popcorn throughout the day and you can smell the butter and sugar from down the street. The classic flavors include butter, cheese, caramel, and caramel with nuts. They also have featured flavors like buffalo sauce.The popcorn most people take home is the Garrett or Chicago Mix, its half cheese and half caramel, a salty and sweet combo. If you are eating it right away theyll give it to you in a waxy bag and its supposed to last 24-hours. Tins make more presentable gifts and are supposed to last 10-days. My suggestion if you like sweet and crunchy popcorn is to go with the caramel or caramel with nuts because it holds up better. And it was a hit with the everyone back home, or at least it certainly disappeared fast enough!
Delicious as always at Garretts. An insider tip if you havent been here before is to ask for samples. The staff is willing to let you try them all. They also have a few mixed options if you cant decide. If youre looking for a Chicago souvenir, they have awesome tin cans you can fill up and take home. I always go for the caramel popcorn but they are all equally delicious.
Aint what it use to be they got it where u got to hurry up and eat it i stick to my spot in hazel crest
Always great popcorn. Employees were very friendly and working as fast as they could to serve their customers.
I got their tins for souvenirs. Great for gifts
The customer service was great and the pecan caramel popcorn was fresh.
The Best Cheese & Carmel popcorn 🍿!!!
Greasy/oily flavorless mess. I have been eating Garrett’s popcorn all of my life, I’m from Chicago. The popcorn tasted old and stale. I got only cheese popcorn, it did not taste like cheese. Had much better at Mariano’s and it is much cheaper and easier to get seeing they have free parking. The popcorn also had a lot of unpopped kernels Hard pieces in every bite! Hoping it is just because I came towards the end of the day and that this is not the new normal.
The cust service was amazing. I got the buffalo and the caramel popcorn. Both are amazing
Some of the best popcorn in Chicago always fresh and professional employees.
The service was fast and friendly.
Very friendly and fast service! Always delicious and fresh popcorn too.
Great different flavored popcorn great service
The two ladies working there were very friendly. The chicago mix is the BEST!
They fixed it just the way I liked it. Nothing beats Garrett.
Great place to go if you like stale popcorn! Garretts has truly fallen off if what i bought yesterday is what they have for sale!
Awesome, my first visit to Chicago, the people and the service was wonderful, and the popcorn is delicious!
Fast service for a change.
Love Garretts Popcorn! Great service!
Friendly Staff and Fresh Corn💯
Bad serviceIf you have know ideas what to buy before get in don’t go to this store the staff gonna upset.
---UPDATE---I recently went again and they were much more upbeat and a more pleasant experience. There still arent a lot of options but more options than last time.------------------------------------PREVIOUS REVIEWNot many options and the the workers really seemed unhappy to be there. Not really a pleasant experience.
Three people are allowed in the store. Popcorn 🍿 is good.
Ultra fresh popcorn, esp carmel and cheese mix or separate. Also buttered and various nutted carmel varieties like pecan or cashew. No kettle corn. Many shops temp closed because of COVID. Like most things in Chicago, parking can be a challenge. Worth going out of the way for.
I feel good
Glad I got some it was worth the wait!
Heavy girl at register had nasty impatient attitude! Other staff member was pleasant.
I am soooo disappointed in this company and its customer service. I ordered my popcorn online September 22, 2020 and it was supposed to be delivered on September 26, 2020. To my surprise and dismay, it never arrived. By it being a Saturday, I had to wait until Monday to speak to someone regarding my order. When someone is paying $96 for some popcorn, they would at least expect it to be timely. Although I do understand that things can happen and a delivery could be overlooked or omitted, I would expect the company to try and replace it as expeditiously as possible. I spoke to the representative (Meagan) and she informed me that they could send the order back out. I asked if it would be overnighted, she said she could do that. However, when I asked for a discount because I didnt receive the popcorn and for the inconvenience, I was told I could have a discount of 30% and if I took the discount, they wouldnt overnight it. I was so shocked because we all know it doesnt cost $96 to make a can of popcorn and they would still make a profit regardless, but I dont feel they did the right thing as far as customer service and the inconvenience I endured. Well, today is October 2, 2020 and the popcorn was delivered today, 10 days after the original order date. This will be the last time I order online for their products. Id rather spend my money elsewhere where its appreciated, especially during this pandemic. I hear Nuts on Clark is a good place to try and may give them a chance.
Their Popcorn is Fresh and Delicious.
During my first time visiting Chicago, I kept smelling the overpowering sweet caramel aromas around every block with a Garret shop on it. I finally caved in and walked inside, where a Chicago native told me this place was a tradition to locals and a must-have when visiting. The girls behind the counter were friendly and helpful, and I got a small cashew caramel bag for a great price. Would recommend to anyone visiting.Its nothing overly fancy or amazing, its just reasonably priced, delicious popcorn.
I was heart broken when I found out they dont sale the premium nuts and popcorn during the week.
OMG!! This Popcorn is unbelievable. It is so good people stared at us as we walked back to hotel with the bag..Everyone asked how we got it.
Good customer service, amazing popcorn 🍿
Staff is always friendly, Covid guidelines are followed, Popcorn is still the bomb
OMG it Garretts delicious and great people super service and always clean❣👍
Came mid-afternoon. They were already out of everything with no plans to make more. Came all the way from Michigan. Very disappointing.
Garrett popcorn is a staple when you visit Chicago. Many different flavors but the parking around this establishments location is very very scarce.
Chicago is my kind of town the best restaurants and snack shop like garret s popcorn shop nothing but love when you take that first bite
Love this particular Garrett on Jackson; popcorn always taste fresh.
The popcorn at Garrett is always good but presentation is everything
Melt in your mouth cheese popcorn 🍿