Popcorn used to be served in movie theaters until researchers discovered that audience members under its influence were far more likely to create mid-film cell-phone disturbances. Snack on cinematic contraband with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of gourmet popcorn at Popcorn Stop, located in Arlington.

Popcorn Stop is a purveyor of gourmet popcorn, fudge, candy, and other tasty treats that make scrumptious gifts or sociable snacks. The kicking kernels are popped nonstop to ensure freshness and are dressed up with real cheese and caramel made from scratch to create 50 savory and sweet flavors. On the salty side of the street, popcorn comes in flavors such as parmesan and garlic, wasabi, and chile con queso, while sugary somethings such as caramel peanut, blazin’ blackberry, and old-fashioned vanilla infuse teeth with fresh sweetness. Popcorn Stop also offers 12 chocolate flavors to prove once again that Salty and Sweet are America’s favorite flavor combo and baddest female rap duo. These puffed-up palatables are sold in pails, tins, bags, and gift boxes decorated with sports designs, corporate logos, and seasonal themes. Choose a trio of flavors and pick up a graduation-themed box for a starving ex-student. Or grab a movie box and attend the midnight showing of the beloved popcorn classic Children of the Corn.

Reviews

Nine Yelpers give Popcorn Stop a perfect five-star average, and more than 800 Facebookers are fans:

• This place is amazing. I haven't had popcorn this good since I was a kid. – Sarah D., Yelp
• The Popcorn Stop is a cute place, styled with an old-fashioned candy shop in mind… They have many unique flavors of popcorn to choose from, some are candy flavored, some are spicy and some traditional flavored. The prices are very reasonable. – Emalie A., Yelp