Mix & match any flavors — ships nationwide
Goldie Pops is the best popcorn! We love the San Diego Blend and stock up every time we visit San Diego. I won't eat any other brand anymore.
— Rachel Rouiller
Hands-down the fluffiest, crunchiest popcorn I've ever tasted. Dill pickle flavor in the freezer is actually insane and enhances the experience. I am officially hooked.
— Tara Boorn
Might be the best popcorn I've ever had in my life! Never would've thought about putting it in the freezer but it makes it taste even better!
— Abby Terzano
When the temperature drops, the flavor POPS!the flavor POPS!
San Diego gourmet popcorn, best served ice cold.
Goldie Pops is San Diego gourmet popcorn built to taste better cold. What started as an accident in a freezer became what we're known for, but the reason it works is the quality underneath: non-GMO kernels, no artificial flavors, no waxy coating, and real ingredients like Himalayan salt. Pop a bag of Goldie Pops in the freezer for 30 minutes and you'll see what we're talking about.
The Freezer Trick
Try It Once, Never Forget It
Open Your Bag
Any flavor. Any time of day.
Freeze for 30 Min
Pop it in. Walk away.
Taste the Difference
Flavor intensifies. Crunch amplifies.
“Pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes. The flavor intensifies. The crunch amplifies. It's a different snack entirely.”
Shop All Flavors“In April 2019, Lowell's mother Goldie, then 93, asked him when he was finally going to do the popcorn. He said ‘right now,’ because he wanted her to see it happen.”
The whole story →What People Are Saying
500+ five-star reviews on Yelp and Google.
“Goldie Pops — named after the owner's mom — is the sweetest thing ever! The owner lets you sample different flavors and shared a little secret: put the popcorn in the freezer and watch the flavor pop. My favorite was the Incheddable, their white cheddar. Everything tasted fresh and wholesome.”
Alex A.
“Goldie Pops is the best popcorn! We love the San Diego Blend and stock up every time we visit San Diego. I won't eat any other brand anymore. Love buying from Lowell at the Little Italy Farmers Market — he's such a wonderful person!”
Rachel Rouiller“The best popcorn I ever tasted!! I got it at the Little Italy Farmer's Market and it was incredible.”
Emily Q.“I have to say this is the best popcorn I've ever had! San Diego blend is the best — salty and sweet with coconut oil and cheddar. It is soooooo delicious. You have to stop!”
LULU LIVE Art“Absolutely delicious... And yes even better out of the freezer. Our family favorite is Nacho Jalapeño... Do I dare say the best popcorn I have ever had... YES!”
Matthew L.“Found this at the farmers market! Hands-down the fluffiest, crunchiest popcorn I've ever tasted. Dill pickle flavor in the freezer is actually insane and enhances the experience. I am officially hooked.”
Tara Boorn“Awesome popcorn, the best quality. Thank you for always using high quality popcorn.”
Hunter D.“Might be the best popcorn I've ever had in my life! Such creative flavors — never would've thought about putting it in the freezer but it makes it taste even better! The owner is such a nice guy and so passionate about his business.”
Abby Terzano“Popcorn is the best I've tried! Very friendly as well. Unique flavors offered. The dill is my favorite.”
Trinh C.“Not a popcorn guy but this changes things! BEST IN THE FREEZER AS CRAZY AS IT SOUNDS. Look forward to seeing him at the Little Italy Farmers Market when we need more. Makes a great gift!”
Andrew Kennedy“Goldie Pops — named after the owner's mom — is the sweetest thing ever! The owner lets you sample different flavors and shared a little secret: put the popcorn in the freezer and watch the flavor pop. My favorite was the Incheddable, their white cheddar. Everything tasted fresh and wholesome.”
Alex A.“Goldie Pops is the best popcorn! We love the San Diego Blend and stock up every time we visit San Diego. I won't eat any other brand anymore. Love buying from Lowell at the Little Italy Farmers Market — he's such a wonderful person!”
Rachel Rouiller“The best popcorn I ever tasted!! I got it at the Little Italy Farmer's Market and it was incredible.”
Emily Q.“I have to say this is the best popcorn I've ever had! San Diego blend is the best — salty and sweet with coconut oil and cheddar. It is soooooo delicious. You have to stop!”
LULU LIVE Art“Absolutely delicious... And yes even better out of the freezer. Our family favorite is Nacho Jalapeño... Do I dare say the best popcorn I have ever had... YES!”
Matthew L.“Found this at the farmers market! Hands-down the fluffiest, crunchiest popcorn I've ever tasted. Dill pickle flavor in the freezer is actually insane and enhances the experience. I am officially hooked.”
Tara Boorn“Awesome popcorn, the best quality. Thank you for always using high quality popcorn.”
Hunter D.“Might be the best popcorn I've ever had in my life! Such creative flavors — never would've thought about putting it in the freezer but it makes it taste even better! The owner is such a nice guy and so passionate about his business.”
Abby Terzano“Popcorn is the best I've tried! Very friendly as well. Unique flavors offered. The dill is my favorite.”
Trinh C.“Not a popcorn guy but this changes things! BEST IN THE FREEZER AS CRAZY AS IT SOUNDS. Look forward to seeing him at the Little Italy Farmers Market when we need more. Makes a great gift!”
Andrew Kennedy
Questions People Actually Ask
Can you freeze popcorn?
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Yes, and it's better. Put an unopened or resealed bag in the freezer for about thirty minutes, then eat it straight from the cold. It comes out crisper and the flavor reads sharper. We found this by accident, built the company on it, and trademarked the line: when the temperature drops, the flavor pops.
Does popcorn really taste better cold?
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Yes! It’s crisper, with a sharper crunch. Cold firms up both the kernel and the seasoning, so the texture tightens instead of softening. Our Cinnamazing flavor changes the most. Thirty minutes is enough, and you don't need to thaw it.
Why does frozen popcorn stick in your teeth less?
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Two reasons. People who freeze popcorn consistently report less of it getting stuck, and that's a hull observation, not a temperature one. The hull is the part of the kernel we control: our founder and CEO Lowell screened more than forty-five farms and chose this kernel. More delicious popcorn, less hull in the bag, and less in your teeth.
How should you store popcorn after you open the bag?
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Reseal it and put it in the freezer. The bags are resealable and made specifically so you can reseal and refreeze without the popcorn going soft. Keep it out of direct sun and out of the pantry next to the stove. Cold keeps it crisp rather than just slowing down the decline.
What makes Goldie Pops different from grocery-store popcorn like SkinnyPop?
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Honestly, SkinnyPop is a good everyday bag and it costs less: we're not going to pretend otherwise. It's a national snack built to taste the same in every store. We pop in small batches on a kernel picked out of forty-five farms, season it with real ingredients and creative flavors, and pop it specifically to be eaten cold. We use premium, organic and all-natural ingredients that taste better frozen.
Is Goldie Pops gluten-free? Is it vegan?
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Every flavor is gluten-free, seasonings included, which is where gluten usually turns up in flavored popcorn, in the carrier rather than the corn. Goldie's Kettle Corn, Gourmet Movie Theater, Salt & Vinegar and both kernel bags are also vegan. Dillicious is not. All of our popcorn flavors are non-GMO, preservative-free and made without artificial flavors.
Where can you buy Goldie Pops in San Diego?
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We are at farmers markets: La Mesa the first Friday of every month from 3 to 7pm, the Little Italy Mercato every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, and Hillcrest every Sunday from 8am to 2pm. Lowell is usually the one handing you a sample. You can also order any flavor from this site and have it shipped anywhere in the country.
Who makes Goldie Pops?
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Goldie Pops is a San Diego popcorn company founded in 2019 by Lowell Cohen and named after his mother, Goldie. In April that year, then 93, she asked him when he was finally going to do the popcorn. He said right now, because he wanted her to see it happen.
