If you've strolled Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile, chances are pretty good that you've walked past a place with a line of people stretching onto the street that smells of cheese and caramel popcorn. You are unmistakably outside one of Chicago's busiest shops, the Garrett Popcorn Shop.

Specialty: Gourmet popcorn

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:30am to 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:30 am to11:00 pm
Sunday 9:00am - 9:00 pm

Prices: Prices range from $4.00 to $16.00 (6-24 ounces)

Parking: Meters & public lots nearby

Additional Locations:  4 E. Madison St., Chicago, IL / 312.263-8466
2 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL / 312.360.1108
26 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL / 312.630.0127

They pop great popcorn here, and without any oils. You can watch the kernels pop in a hot-air popper. Mouth-watering Caramel Crisp, Cheese Corn, Plain and Buttered Popcorn are their specialties. Something just tastes irresistibly better about the popcorn here. And if you're not satisfied with a regular sized bag, try buying the 1-gallon, 3-1/2 gallon, or 6-1/2 gallon buckets. They come in different combinations of your favorites, including Caramel Corn made with cashews, pecans, and macadamias. It's the greatest popcorn you've ever tasted. Garrett's has been a Chicago staple for over 55 years. Standing in line is mouthwatering mania because the scent will make you impatient to eat all the popcorn you can. Make sure you’re ready for sticky hands and a stuffed mouth. You may even want to try and sneak your favorite Garrett Popcorn into a movie.