Chicago Popcorn Works

Chicago Popcorn Works was the best popcorn place in Chicago, bring it back please! Garrett’s and Well Street popcorn do not compare.

yummy, yummy, yummy. I bought several bags as a favor for a children’s party I had and have been hooked ever since. The owner is super friendly and even accommodated my strange special requests.
Overall a nice addition to the neighborhood.

The popcorn here is air popped so it doesnt have unhealthy trans fats that most other places have.
I never knew there were so many flavors you can give popcorn, but Chicago Popcorn Works proved me wrong. This shop had chipotle, white cheddar, cheddar, caramel apple, fruit mix, strawberry, caramel, cheddar and bacon, the list goes on and on!
The staff here is very friendly and you can taste any flavor you like before making a decision to buy. Price is about $ 3 for a small bag.

Diversey, Clark and Broadway is by far the best smelling corner in Chicago, and it’s in part to Chicago Popcornworks. They’ve moved several buildings north, but that just means a bigger space for them to make more treats in. Definite thumbs up to inventions such as banana foster and cinnamon. Only bad thing is it seems they didn’t carry their chocolate popcorn with them to the new location. But they’re still great!

We had Chicago Popcorn Works Chicago mix at one of our business’s functions. They did NOT disappoint! The popcorn was fresh, delicious and served in adorable little pouches with their logo on the front. The cheese was a subtle cheese flavor, not overwhelming and fake like some other places. The caramel had the perfect crunch to it. I just loved it.
Never been to the location, but I’ll definitely check it out. After having a little taste of the greatness, I wanted more!

I’ve always had this fantasy where I’d have to eat my way out of a room full of popcorn. Chicago Popcorn Works, you would fit nicely into this fantasy.
I’ve tried the plain salted and it was ADDICTIVE. I could not put that bag down til every popped kernel was in the digestive process. Kettle is also a great choice. I wouldn’t even know where to place popcorn into my diet. It’s not a meal, but definitely not a snack since I can eat copious amounts at one time. It’s something in between, and something I’m so grateful was invented. This makes the Clark/​Diversey/​Broadway intersection much more desirable for me. Taxes must be outrageous for neighboring businesses!

Oh hell no.
Chicago Popcorn Works, does the phrase «if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it» mean ANYTHING to you?
New location + new owners = BAD. The popcorn is crap now. Seriously, gross. The old popcorn used to be nice and soft and fresh, and the popcorn I got today tastes stale.
They’ve been in this location for at least two months now. It still looks like they just moved in, and it is a MESS. Your signs «please excuse our space» aren’t fooling anyone when they’ve been up for the entire time you’ve been open — how hard is it to hang stuff on the wall, and maybe not have all that crap on the back counter?
I’m so disappointed in what’s happened to what used to be a great little shop. Maybe I’ll have to try Wells St. Popcorn which opened in their old space.

I could not wait for this place to open, and finally went for my first time yesterday. I was sadly disappointed. There are no prices listed anywhere, and when we asked how much a large popcorn cost, he had to look in the computer to find it. I know it just opened, but it is pretty glum and bare in there. I could tell by looking at the Cheddar popcorn that it wasn’t going to taste as good as it’s competitor, Garrett’s. I am pretty much a cheesy popcorn connoisseur, and this is certainly not the best. Don’t get me wrong, it is pretty tasty, although a little too salty, but doesn’t compare to others I’ve tried.

Ok, so this place has moved farther north on Clark and has new owners/​management now. They also have a cart in Woodfield Mall. All of this should make for improved service and products, right? WRONG! The place sucks now! I’ve tried going there at least three times to get gifts for co-​workers and the holidays and each time they’ve either been out of the Chicago mix (um, how is that possible?!? that’s what most people order, hello!) or they’ve not been open to the public without a real valid excuse. I miss the nice lady with the glasses that used to run this place. She ran a tight ship and always had good, fresh popcorn ready to buy in bulk. Now I have to go downtown to Garrett’s to get popcorn gifts.

As good as all the other popcorn stores and much more reasonably priced.

Seriously? 4.5 stars? SERIOUSLY???
We stopped in here after walking by and smelling it, thinking it would be good, and knowing we were too far from downtown to get Garrett’s.
We started eating our popcorn as we walked home and ended up throwing it in a garbage can about a block later it was so repugnant. And for a couple whose combined weight is around 400 lbs — throwing away food is quite the rash move.

I stopped by here on my way home from work because I’ve heard how great their popcorn is. I’m not really sure how I think. I like how it’s way less greasy in comparision with Garrett’s, but the air-​popping seems to take away from the savory aspect of Chicago Style popcorn.
Their caramel corn was so-​so, but their cheese corn is pretty good.
I like that their less expensive and less crowded than Garrett’s…that’s a huge plus, and they seem pretty happy with giving samples. I’m a big fan of the Chipoltle cheddar popcorn.

I’m not really a big popcorn person, never have been. Not until I discovered this little place! It smells like heaven, even from across the street.
My favorite is the Chicago Mix, it’s just cheddar popcorn and caramel mixed together. Sounds boring, but believe me… it’s far from it. It’s amazing, and filled with so much flavor.
The prices are actually decent considering the area it’s in. And the idea of it being right next to a movie theater is totally genius. Everytime I go to Century, I buy a little bag and sneak it in my purse. Beats paying $ 5 for greasy/​flavorless/​day-​old movie popcorn. I’m so happy they have a $ 12 card minimum, cause I’d be there every day if they didn’t.

I am particularly fond of a place that will give me a small bag of popcorn buttered and salted to my liking for a buck-​twenty-​five. What more can you ask for?
Once when I was walking home with my freshly popped treasure, a random dude came up to me on the street and asked if he could try my popcorn. I said sure, and he took a few kernels. We went our separate ways, but will always be bonded by our popcorn exchange on Diversey.

My wife ordered a bag of half standard, half caramel popcorn and the clerk looked at her with the strongest look of disdain I’ve seen in quite some time. Hire some happier people… it’s just popcorn after all.

Yum Yum Yum! This is my favorite popcorn place in all of Chicago. Everything is always fresh and you can always sample before you buy! I am actually using their popcorn as a wedding favor. It’s that good! Our favorite is the Chicago Mix, made with cheese popcorn (made with REAL cheese) and caramel corn! A very tasty combo! But we will be using the chocolate covered caramel popcorn, for a classy take on popcorn! Eat, Crunch, and be Merry at Chicago Popcorn Works!

Dear Chicago Popcorn Works,
Why do you smell so good? Yeah, you. You smell REAL good.
When I am on Clark Street I walk on the other side as to avoid you. However, when I go to Bally’s I cannot avoid you. There you are, always. Taunting me. «Eat me! Eat me!»
Look, I just waited in line for a treadmill for 45 minutes, ran for 30, got squashed trying to open my locker by a naked lady who just came in from the pool and NOW you want me to throw away my whole workout just to taste some of your goodness??? Shame!
«Just a little taste,» You say. Free tastes? Well, I am not one to pass up «free» anything. Chipotle Cheese? mmm. White Cheddar? Mmmmm. Cheddar Caramel Mix? Oh if you insist. MMMMMMMMMMMM.
OK, give me the tin. That one with the puppies on it. No it’s not a gift. Damn you Chicago Popcorn Works, Damn you!

The hardest thing about Chicago Popcorn Works is that it’s right next door to my Bally’s so after a good workout, I smell the wafting smell of freshly popped popcorn and pretty much make up for my workout by going in and buying some popcorn — love the different flavors that they come up with and there’s never a wait!

Another place for great popcorn in the city! Less crowded than garett’s but just as good!