Something’s Popping

Maybe we came in on an off day? The shop is adorable but the process of sampling flavors was awkward and we really felt like an inconvenience to the girls behind the counter. As a supporter of small, local businesses, I went in with the intention of buying something no matter what. Because of the awkwardness of the employees, we just decided to buy a portion of fudge to take home instead of bothering them with getting samples of popcorn from the back (the only samples on the self-​serve side wall were fruit flavors). When we got home an opened the fudge, it was so dry and hard around the edges that it was cracked and crumbling apart. It definitely should not have been sold!

Cute shop, lovely people at the counter and yummy popcorn. I bought the Medina Mix. Very impressed that there no unpopped kernels in the bag. Both the Caramel and cheese popcorn was delicious.
They also sell chocolate. I might try that next trip as I know I’m hooked.

I love this store! Delicious popcorn and friendly staff! Probably one of the top two popcorn places I’ve been here in the states.

I wanted to give 3.5 but rounded up. The store is downtown Medina in the square off the park. The space inside is large, but not filled with much. They have some candy, although nothing really intriguing or worthwhile and some specialty soda lining a few shelves. There is then a counter next to a board that is busy and lists the various popcorn varieties and prices.
Since I wanted to support a small, local business I had planned on purchasing something. I was mainly bummed that you can’t see the popcorn. Maybe I’m just the weirdo that needs a visual, but they really needed examples on the counter or someplace. The lady working there was nice but I felt like we were an inconvenience and she wasn’t super talkative or offering suggestions. Essentially, I stared at the menu board, asked to try a variety of popcorn, the lady had to walk to the back (leaving us unattended) and get a small sample cup. Then repeat this process as needed until you decide what you want to purchase. It was weird. I tried to flavors, got tired of the lady just staring at us, and just picked something to buy. There was also some chocolate covered items (Oreos and pretzels) available, but the items were very limited. I guess I’m not sure why they actually have a physical store because there wasn’t much to interact with and look at. Overall, I was underwhelmed and disappointed. The popcorn was very good, thus they really should be pushing it. Also needed to fill that store with fun candy to lure in the kiddos. If you are in Medina, it is worth a trip but I was just bummed with the experience.