POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream | Salem, MA

About POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn is a family-owned popcorn, ice cream, and candy shop at the water’s edge in Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts. Since 2016, the team has been handcrafting small-batch popcorn in-house using quality American-sourced ingredients, with hundreds of flavors and every order made fresh to order. Furthermore, the waterfront location — with ocean breezes, parking, and plenty of benches — makes every visit a Salem experience in itself.

Our Experience

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn was born from a simple idea and has grown into a beloved community staple at Pickering Wharf. Matt brings business expertise and a passion for growth, while Chef Sarah contributes inventive new flavor creations that keep the menu exciting year-round. No two days — or flavors — are ever quite the same.

Core Offerings

• Handcrafted small-batch gourmet popcorn in hundreds of flavors
• Richardson’s ice cream with hand-dipped cones and specialty toppings
• Nostalgic, freeze-dried, and Swedish candy
• Custom flavor and color combinations for events
• Popcorn tins and gift sets
• Favor bags for parties, weddings, and corporate events
• Bulk and wholesale popcorn options
• Popcorn fundraising program with 50% commission

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn Flavors

Hundreds of recipes span candied, cheese, spiced, chocolate, and premium categories. A few favorites include:

• Most Popular — Sea Salted Caramel, Birthday Cake, Cookies n’ Cream
• Bold & Savory — Buffalo Breath, Jalapeño Popper, Loaded Baked Potato
• Sweet & Indulgent — Bananas Foster, Chocolate Covered Cherry, Baklava
• Seasonal & Limited — Rotating holiday flavors available throughout the year

Many flavors are available in dairy-free and gluten-free options, each clearly labeled for easy shopping.

Custom Orders & Favor Bags

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn handles orders of any size — from five bags to over a thousand. Custom favor bags are perfect for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and corporate gifting, with fully customizable stickers and flavor combinations. Rush orders are available, and the team is always happy to brainstorm the perfect combination for your event.

Gifts, Tins & Corporate Orders

POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn makes a thoughtful, affordable, and uniquely delicious gift. Options include:

• Classic and holiday popcorn tins in multiple sizes
• Custom corporate recognition and thank-you packages
• Personalized event and occasion gifting
• Bulk popcorn in 5-gallon bags for popcorn bars and DIY favor bags

Fundraising

The POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn fundraising program is free to join and earns organizations 50% commission on every bag sold. Schools, sports teams, and community groups simply sign up, receive a unique promo code, and start earning. It is one of the tastiest fundraising options around.

Online Ordering & Delivery

• Ships nationwide via UPS and USPS
• Most orders fulfilled within one to two business days
• Local delivery available via the POP mobile
• In-store pickup always free
• Available on Uber Eats and EZ Cater

What Makes POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn Special

Every batch is handcrafted on-site in a state-of-the-art kitchen with a viewing window, so customers can watch the magic happen in real time. Moreover, the combination of Richardson’s ice cream, waterfront views, and hundreds of popcorn flavors makes POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn one of the most fun and memorable stops on the North Shore.

Contact POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream

Address: 84 Wharf Street, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 594-0609
Text: (857) 957-9453
Email: contact@poppedstores.com
Website: poppedstores.com
Instagram: @poppedsalem | @popcornchefsarah
Facebook: poppedsalem
TikTok: @always_popping

Awesome. Local. Flavor. — POPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream has been handcrafting small-batch popcorn in the heart of Salem since 2016, one delicious bag at a time.