Cornology

You’ll never buy another movie theatre popcorn again. I haven’t! Cornology has totally redefined my standard of popcorn. As a New Yorker who visits SF monthly, every trip comes with a stop at this shop. Mark, the man at the register, generously lets you sample any kind you want. I eat it on the plane ride back, at home in bed, on my boyfriend’s couch. The Chicago Mix (my favorite) is in my bag right now and I can’t wait to munch later.
The secret: it’s all homemade — every morsel of cheddar, caramel, chocolate. It’s FRESH. It’s chemical-​free. And a small bag is perfect to sneak into a movie theatre and share — perhaps! :)

Excellent service! The owner/​manager gave samples & was extremely nice. He informed us on the nutrition facts & process of creating this delicious snack :)
I’d recommend this place to anyone visiting The City & all popcorn lovers. Thank me later :)

Are you sweet or are you savory? Cornology is a great little neighborhood store. They serve up fresh flavorful (and non greasy!) gourmet popcorn. With choices that include double cheddar, sweet corn (think Kettlecorn), Parmesan truffle, hot Jamaican spice, and traditional regular and caramel. I usually enjoy a good combo myself. My fave savory mix is Truffle Parmesan (¹⁄₃) and Double Cheddar (²⁄₃). However, if I’m feeling a bit sweet & savory, I go for the Double Cheddar & Sweet Corn blend (which I prefer to the pre-​mixed Chicago style of Double Cheddar & Caramel). Whatever your fancy, stop on by for a free sample and you won’t regret it.

Cornology + Netflix = a good movie night with the girl. Just be ready to lick all that truffle parmesan goodness that accumulates on your finger tips!
Mark, the guy who works there is very helpful with the samples. Make sure you ask for your bag to be left open for bonus popcorn goodness!

I posted a 5 star review when Cornology first opened and have been hooked on them ever since. I was just in there a few days ago and got a large bag of Guittard chocolate covered popcorn to take to the movies. Funny, but since Cornology opened, I have stopped buying movie popcorn and take theirs with me.
While at the store, two women from Denmark stopped in and were amazed at the selection of popcorn. They had never seen a popcorn store before.

I’m giving 5 stars just because I can’t give 6.
Awesome products and a guy with an amazing passion for his job. Go there.

Movie On Demand:
$ 10 & up.
Diet Coke for 2:
$ 4.
Bottle of Veuve Clicquot (just in case):
$ 50 to $ 135…your call.
Half pound bag of plain M&M’s:
$ 5.
Half pound bag of peanut M&M’s (not almond, or peanut butter, or dark; all good, but we’re going old school):
$ 5.
Pack of Red Vines:
$ 3.
Medium bag of organic Movie Pop popcorn from Cornology:
$ 11.95.
Having movie night at home, w organic movie popcorn, without having to go to the movies?
Priceless.
5 stars.

Umm WHAT!!? That was my reaction when walking into this place with my coworkers. I was so happy that a place like this existed let alone that it was affordable and so close to my work. Seriously I would have never thought a gourmet popcorn place would be a good idea but you have to go in a try this place.
There is a reason it has a five star rating. There aren’t many ways you can screw up popcorn but this place finds a way to make it even better. They offer free samples of everything so you know exactly what you are getting. They also allow you to mix and match flavors so you come out with that giant tin thing of popcorn you used to get at Christmas and you love it.
I love the Parmesan flavor as well as the double cheddar and caramel popcorn. Each flavor stands out on its own and feels like something you couldn’t just get at your local walgreens. The packaging makes it easy to eat on the go. You can order enough for a party or just a date movie night.
The servers were awesome as well. Seriously its part of the experience. They know their popcorn and make you feel really smart about buying a bag of popcorn from someone. And sometimes we just need that encouragement to stuff our face with popped kernels don’t we?

We stumbled upon this little gem of a place while waiting for dinner reservations. The older gentlemen working was phenomenal! We sampled all the popcorn which murders Garretts & any other popcorn I’ve ever tasted. The sweet corn with chocolate drizzle is heavenly. Please go this place!

This popcorn is the best I have ever had! I recommend the truffle parmesan or if you like spicy stuff go with the Jamaican mojo! You can sample the different popcorns before making you a choice. A cute spot that you should definitely check out if you like popcorn. Someone should notify Olivia Pope!

I would define it a startup because of the innovative and well studied concept.
Entering there is like going back to your childhood.
You can taste every flavor and then choose to mix them in a small, medium or big bag.
Parmesan truffle is unique and becomes a true senses experience if you try it (as suggested) with a glass of champagne!
I tried caramel pop corns before, but these are outstanding

Feeling corny? (Heh.) In all honesty, you won’t be disappointed with your time here.
I stopped by here with a friend to fuel my kettle corn addiction during one night in Little Italy. Since I’ve never been inside a popcorn shop before, I figured this was the perfect time to try the samples, anyways.
Space:
There’s enough room for maybe 6 people to stand on one side of the counter comfortably, but not much more. In the counter, you’ll get to see all the different flavors offered, but after ordering you’ll have to eat your popcorn outside since there isn’t any inside seating.
Service:
The worker here was the highlight of my experience. He seemed like he was born ready for this job, like he had wanted to do nothing more but sell this popcorn, and it really made me want to buy every single tub of popcorn there. He went into every single possible pairing, describing the nuances of the flavors, and the science and history behind the combinations as well (even talking about the process of making popcorn.) Had it been any other time, I probably would have been a bit bored with how much talking was going on, but you could see the guy’s eyes light up. Also, he kept showering me and my friend with free samples. So obviously, I didn’t want him to stop.
The Popcorn:
The Jamaican Mojo is a definite recommend if you want a spicy and savory kick to your popcorn without going for cheese, and the kettle corn is light enough without getting too buttery. If you want, you can buy a small 7 oz packet, but you can also get a giant tub to take home, as well as popcorn you can pop at home. Just want the seasoning? You can get that too. I was really tempted to buy all the seasoning, but I have self control and only walked away with a small bag of popcorn. It’s on the pricier side, but so worth it.
The verdict? I’m definitely going to take friends here to sample away.

We’ve stopped in here a few times to try samples and pick up some popcorn for the evening. There’s a lot of flavours and the sales clerks will happily give you bits to try out before you purchase. With a range of sizes as well as bins, you can get as much or as little as you want.
They also sell powder mixes that you can use on your own popcorn at home. I could see getting a few types and mixing them up to create new and and interesting combinations. I picked up the cheddar powder mix a few weeks ago and this stuff is seriously delicious.
Located in a great spot for tourists, it’s quick and easy to get to for locals. If you’re a fan of flavoured popcorn, you can’t go wrong here.

BEST POPCORN IN TOWN!
They have 12 different popcorn flavors, ps: the flavors you can hardly find anywhere else!
They give you free samples as much as you want!
SERVICE IS FANTASTIC, and
To top it all, they’re organic!
Here are their pricing:
Small bag — $ 6.95
Medium bag — $ 9.95
Large bag — $ 19.95
I got their small bag and its already a lot.
MAKE SURE to tell them you want the bag to stay open so they give you extra popcorn!
Cheers!

Amazing popcorn! A must try if your in the area. The clerk claimed the bag in which he put the popcorn inside of will preserve it for months. I’m on day 4 and it still tastes fresh.

This place is great. High quality popcorn in all kinds of flavors; both savory and sweet. The price is right considering all of the ingredients are natural and delicious and the popcorn lasts a long time too. I love savory things so I got the Parmesan Truffle popcorn and the Double Cheddar and both are fantastic.
The gentleman working there was so friendly and nice and let us sample anything we wanted! I’ll definitely come back here for gifts too.

Delicious Caramel Pop Corn! They’re made with organic and GMO ingredients. In the zip lock packing bag, keep fresh for long time. Better than the famous Pop Corn from Chicago.

Great service and generous samples. You can’t leave without a bag or two. Or three! Excellent and knowledgable service and man is their popcorn good! And their Chicago mix is the bomb! Garrett’s who?

Was craving pizza and came to North Beach. Had no room for dessert so decided to walk around and was pleasantly surprised to find Cornology. Yes! Definitely have room for some popcorn. I’m glad that they opened in San Francisco, they have two other branches in the East Bay. They seem to be in the wrong neighborhood though, I pictured them being more popular in Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s modeled after Garret’s and similar spots in Chicago, offering an array of popcorn in different flavors, including:
Caramel
Cheddar
Movie Theater-​style ~ classic butter & sea salt
truffle parmesan ~ my favorite flavor with white truffle oil, garlic and herbs
Kettle Corn
Jamaican Mojo ~ The Jamaican mojo, made with jerk seasoning, packs a nice heat
Guittard chocolate drizzle ~ milk chocolate drizzled over sweet corn
You can also get a classic «Chicago mix or C Squared» of cheddar and caramel yummerz, or a «California mix» of Jamaican mojo and kettle corn.
The popcorn is offered in bags ranging from 7 to 42 cups (they claim the contents will keep fresh for up to three months), as well as tins that range up to 3 ¾ gallons. They also offer warm roasted nuts and soft drinks, but the popcorn is obviously the main attraction. Cornology is not cheap; the small bag retails for $ 6.95 (or $ 8.95 online) and the larger tins approach the 50 dollar mark. Popcorn is a relatively healthier snack than potato chips so gourmet popcorn is love to me. You can also go online and order whatever you want delivered straight to your door. Four stars! Minus one coz of the price.

Newest kid in the neighborhood — 8 hours old as of 9pm last night, Friday ⁸⁄₂₉. Man behind counter was friendly and happy to give samples.
I debated a bit before stepping in… it was the sweet corn that lured me in. Your choice if savory: truffle Parmesan, Jamaican mojo, double cheddar, movie pop to sweet: sweet and caramel as wells as two mixes. Of course, you are welcome to mix your own. We got a small bag $ 6.95 with sweet & caramel. Was told it’ll stay fresh in sealed bag up to 3 months! But let’s hope it won’t take that long to consume for their sake!
Based in east bay… hope they make it. Good snacks with or after drinking in the neighborhood.
Give it a try!