Pop’s Kettle Korn

Tustin, United States

4.4

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 714-838-7677
Website:
Popskettlekorn.net
Address:
13681 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA, 92780
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.2 miSanta Ana Regional Transportation Center
2.5 miTustin
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Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Tustin) 08:54 Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Our gourmet kettle popcorn shop features homemade flavors that will have your taste buds tingling. The Barely Naked flavor has a light dusting of sea salt and our classic old fashion caramel corn is always a crowd favorite. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our popular Peanut Butter and Chocolate mix, Cinnamon Crunch or the White Out chocolate drizzle. Get the best of both worlds with our Panda Dark and White Chocolate Drizzle over Old Fashion Caramel Corn. No party is complete without munchies; The Fiery Cheddar, Savory Cheddar and Pops cheddar caramel Chicago style mix will be the snacks your guests can’t get enough of. Do you have a bridal shower, baby shower, graduation or special event coming up? We would delight in making you a custom order to compliment your event. A little sweet and a little salty with lots of crunch is our guarantee to you. No chemicals or preservatives, only fresh natural ingredients. Stop in today and try our fresh squeezed lemonade or chocolate frozen banana’s

History

Established in 1995.

Pop’s Original Kettle Korn is an all-​natural food, made with the real ingredients that you might find in your own kitchen: Premium Midwest popcorn kernels, specialty blend kettle oil, pure cane sugar and salt. Our flavored toppings like rich caramel, dark chocolate and savory cheddar cheese create taste sensations you crave. No chemicals or preservatives here. You deserve the best. Demand nothing less. We guarantee you’ll be satisfied to the last crunch.

Meet the Business Owner

Gail H.

Business Owner

Pop’s began with something small in mind… and has grown to be popular with many people. We make what is becoming the most popular Kettle and Caramel Corn in Southern Cal and beyond. Made in small batches right in our store for all to see and enjoy the aroma.

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20 reviews of Pop’s Kettle Korn

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Place rating: 5
West Covina, CA
This is by far the best kettle corn I have ever tried. I get the original caramel and it’s so addicting! So bomb I love this spot!
Place rating: 4
Lancaster, CA
Bought a bag for a school fundraiser and all I can say is DELICIOUS!
Place rating: 5
Burlington, WA
I’ve never been a huge Kettle Korn fan, but after receiving several bags for Christmas several years ago, I will say that Pop’s KK changed my opinion. It’s more than just Kettle Korn, its delicious. The staff at the store does a wonderful job, friendly, efficient, polite, store very clean.
Place rating: 5
Orange County, CA
They got me hooked! Didn’t think much about kettle corn popcorn until I went in spontaneously, and grab some bags… What a mistake! Now, my forever «diet» that I’m trying to be on is all ruined. Haha.
I went in last week and ate everything that I have purchased so I’m planning to get more this weekend!
It’s fresh, not overly sweet which I like. Many flavors to choose from. I’m very tempted to try their icecream… YUM!
Place rating: 5
Orange, CA
good variety. I’ve tried pretty much every flavor and I’m never disappointed. pops mix is my favorite though!
Place rating: 5
Irvine, CA
After a small hiccup at my first visit, the owner contacted me to do Everything in her power to make me a happy customer… And she did! The popcorn is so fresh and flavorful. I’m definitely a satisfied customer.
Place rating: 5
Anaheim, CA
Baddy who works here, got my business and got some kettle korn while talking to this dime 5 stars
Place rating: 5
Fullerton, CA
This is by far my favorite popcorn spot! Never disappoints! White out is my favorite! I haven’t tried a flavor I haven’t enjoyed!
Place rating: 5
Carson, CA
What a great discovery! My husband and I just wanted to check it out after getting coffee at Kean. I was surprised to see that they offer a variety of flavors. I was able to get my favorite — Chicago sttle cheddar and caramel blend, while hubby had the original. We ended up eating it all in one seating. So perfect with our coffee!
Place rating: 1
Irvine, CA
The kettle corn tastes good. But they lost my business today. Walked in. 2 Asian customers were already inside, talking to each other. No employee was helping them. They were holding money in their hands so I am assuming they were still waiting to pay.
Waited 5 minutes. No one even peeked outside to check on us. I put everything back and walked out. No kettle corn is worth waiting this long in a store that no one seems to operate.
Place rating: 4
Irvine, CA
Pop’s Kettle Korn is some cool business!
I used to go to this storefront when it was a Cold Stone, and ever since Pop’s opened up, I’ve been curious, but a bit bitter as my dear old Cold Stone had been replaced! The kettle corn is definitely a different story! We were pitched their script, clearly, but hey we needed the information and they had it.
We tasted a few varieties including their specialty chocolate covered kettle corn. I wasn’t impressed by the fancy but I did like their cinnamon flavored kettle corn. The caramel corn was really great too, which is what we bought. We got their large for $ 7 I believe.
The corn is fresh, nongreasy, not overly sweet and super crunchy. Super yummy, and I could eat it for days… Or after a couple of hours on Netflix and a tough week…
The store was clean, and well kept. The employee was clearly knowledgable and seemed to work us like a well oiled machine. It was very robotic, but what do you expect?
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
This place rocks. They have some amazing kettle Korn and some fabulous gourmet ice cream. So very yummy!
Place rating: 4
Orange County, CA
I had this place bookmarked for a looooong time but didn’t even know where it was. I just happened to meet up with my friend at Oki Doki for lunch on a Monday (with my little one in tow), and saw this next door. So of course, I was excited to check it out after we ate.
The place was pretty small, and one side of the wall was fully stocked with all of their flavors of packaged popcorn. The other side was where they cooked/​popped the kernels in the big metal tubs, and the far end had a display case of different flavored ice creams. My kid wanted ice cream (wait, what’s their main sell here?) so I got her a scoop of cookies and cream ($ 2.99) and also a small bag of the freshly popped original ($ 4.00). I don’t know if the freshly popped flavors change depending on the day, but there were the original and caramel corn on the day that we went. I think the staff told me that the fresh ones last about 2~3 weeks, and the red bags last a few months. Neither one would last that long in my house so it didn’t really matter to me, but good to know nonetheless.
My friend got the small Panda ($ 4.00), which we found out is the same as the Zebra (Panda is small and Zebra is large…). The decadent ones are too sweet for me (Panda is dark and white chocolate drizzled over caramel popcorn), but I certainly don’t mind munching on a few from a friend’s bag, hehe.
I usually don’t come out this way (the reason why this place was a forgotten bookmark), but I’d definitely stop by for another fresh bag of the original if I do.
Place rating: 4
Anaheim, CA
Visited Pop’s Kettle Korn during my wait for KBBQ at Gen. Saw the store from a distance and thought it was a worth it to check it out. Very similar to popcornopolis, I probably would not have been able to tell the difference. They do have samples of their popcorn so make sure to try them out! I ended up trying the panda and the pop’s mix. The panda was too sweet for me so I purchased the Pop’s mix. The Pop’s Mix was caramel and cheese, it was the perfect mix. The popcorn was also very light and airy I probably could’ve finished the entire bag by myself! I believe the smaller sized bag was $ 4 dollars so not too pricey for gourmet popcorn!
Place rating: 5
Irvine, CA
I noticed this spot after having lunch in the same plaza. Decided to check it out, my daughter and I had a warm welcome. There were so many flavors to chose from. I got a large bag of the Original Kettle Corn and a small bag of the Cinnamon Crunch Kettle.
Oh my goodness, the Kettle Corn was absolutely perfect in every bite. I love that every kernel has a nice light layer of sweet and salty. I devoured this huge bag in 2 days! I couldn’t stop. The Cinnamon Crunch is delicious too. Although I can eat this in moderation unlike the Original Kettle. I have to go back soon to restock.
Place rating: 4
Upland, CA
It’s quite ironic because I was lured here for the ice cream sign hanging outside, but instead I walked out with popcorn.
Pop’s Kettle Korn is said to serve Lola’s handmade ice cream, but when I walked in I saw Thrifty’s ice cream. If I wanted Thrifty’s ice cream I would have gone to Rite Aid. Not to mention their prices did not reflect the change in product. I was told that the company they ordered from has not been coming through in a timely matter, but they should either stop selling the ice cream or sell the Thrifty’s at a cheaper price.
It was so slow here that I honestly felt bad for the cashier so I browsed their kettlecorn selection for something else to buy.
Basic Flavors:
— Small: $ 3.50
— Large: $ 5.50
Decadent Flavors:
— Small: $ 4
— Large: $ 6
Daily Special/​Freshly Made:
— Small: $ 4
— Large: $ 7
I ended up getting the Peanut Butter & Chocolate which comes with creamy peanut butter and chocolate drizzled over caramel corn and the Pop’s Mix which is a combination of cheese and caramel mixed together. Yummmyyyy!!! This was the perfect treat for movie night with my cousin. Since my cousin love peanut butter he really liked the peanut butter and chocolate kettle corn. His girlfriend and I almost finished both small bags as we watched the Ducks go into a triple overtime against the Blackhawks. It was intense!
I will definitely be coming back here, especially since they have a stamp card where you get a free small bag of their kettle corn after purchasing 8 bags. I really want to try out their Zebra Kettle Korn with chocolate and white chocolate drizzled over kettle corn.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
I first tried Pop’s Popcorn when a co-​worker brought a few bags to work. I don’t remember what flavors he brought, but I remember it was really good kettle corn. Lo and behold I came across the store when I was dining at Gen Korean BBQ across the way.
I was so intrigued by all the flavors they have like cheddar, spicy cheddar, caramel, peanut butter and chocolate, panda, and pop’s mix, I wanted to try them all. Luckily they allow you to sample as much as you want.
The lady behind the counter recommended Pop’s Mix which is their caramel and cheese flavor and I was hooked. It was the perfect balance of sweetness with a hit of saltiness from the cheese. I also like their panda flavor which is white and dark chocolate. Peanut butter and chocolate is good, but I didn’t taste much of the peanut butter flavor.
I do like their kettle corn over Popcornopoils because their popcorn is lighter and airier in taste.
Price range varies between sizes and flavors. You save more if you get the large bag.
Parking is plentiful in the plaza and service was helpful and great.
Place rating: 3
Irvine, CA
Kettle corn is a dangerous thing. I picked up a large mixed bag for 9 bucks thinking that my friends and I could all share. But in reality, I would have probably finished the whole thing by myself if I was alone at home. It really is that addicting.
The kettle corn here is very good, and a lot of the flavors that would seem too sweet are surprisingly balanced. I’m not an expert on this stuff, but I would say that the kettle corn here is as good as any you could find anywhere.
With that said, I really don’t understand this retail location. We were initially drawn to the place because they had a sign outside that said kettle corn and ice cream, thinking that they would have some sort of kettle corn ice cream concoction. I don’t even know what that concoction would look like, but I know that it would be awesome. But sadly, they didn’t have any ridiculous concoctions or even any homemade ice cream. Just bags of popcorn for sale and Thrifty brand ice cream. Go figure. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that they could do so much more with that space by creating something unique, instead of just selling bags of popcorn on a shelf. But whatever, I’m not the one paying rent on the space. But considering that they sell bags of kettle corn at a lot of places, including my local supermarket, I don’t see myself going out of my way to come here. Unless they start making some sort of amazing kettle corn ice cream concoction of course.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
They were handing out little bags of these during Adobe Max and at first glance I didn’t think too much of em. Two days later while snacking them at work I gotta say these are damn good.
Every single kernel is perfect and taste like they were made the day of unlike other bagged popcorn I’ve had. The kettle corn is great managing the sweet and salty notes and converting me as a fan. Wish they offered all the flavors but the Pop’s Original is definitely a solid choice.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I found this little shop called Pop’s Kettle Korn while in the Tustin shopping center. This place is AMAZING! Walk into the store and you are greeted with a wall of delicious smells! (Go in before 2:00 and you get to see them actually making the treats!).
While in the store, we tried the cheddar, spicy cheddar, kettle, and caramel corn. Hands down, the caramel and kettle popped corn were the highlights of the store’s offering! I’m glad I live far away from this place, because I’d be visiting them a couple of times a week!
The store had excellent customer service and the place was CLEAN! Highly recommended!
Food Grade: A!
Service Grade: A!
Worth the Money Grade: B+
Overall Impression: A!