Pops Corn

In the same way that a scrumptious piece of popcorn explodes from the good contained within its kernel, the charming little neighborhood at A1A and Sunrise Boulevard, known as The Village on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is nearing the end of its transition into a bona fide destination for locals and tourists. Pops Corn and Yo Mama's Ice Cream is the newest beachfront business to make its mark in the area, and the store's hallmark is friendly customer service and a unique menu of sweet treats. From the sweet, salty and cheesy varieties of pop corn to the waffle cones and the make-your-own sundae bar, the dessert offerings are all made on-site in full view of the customers.

A man strolls into Pops Corn and Yo Mama's Ice Cream, inhaling the aroma of a sweet batch of kettle corn popping. A family in beachy gear eats ice cream at the dine-in counter. He looks at the countertop displays of caramel corn and chocolate covered caramel corn for a moment.  Then, he walks alongside the counter, eyeing the ice cream toppings bar that's loaded up with mini brownies, cheesecake bites, assorted nuts, raspberries, blackberries, and, of course, caramel corn. He reaches the end of the line, a display case where he finds trays of Yo Mama's ice cream in flavors of strawberry, rocky road, mint chip and birthday party, among others. The various ways that one can satisfy a sweet tooth seem endless, and it's time to make a decision. He needs help. Co-owner Lee Feldman, who opened the store with his brother Lonnie, smiles at him and says, "This is how it works."

Pops Corn is most famous for the gourmet popcorn its been popping in South Florida locations for over a decade, but at its new beachfront location, it's added ice cream to the menu. Original, kettle corn, cheddar cheese, caramel corn, chocolate caramel flavors are popped onsite in Pop Corn's signature poppers and flavored right before customers' eyes. You can order your favorite flavor to munch on in the store or order a bag to go. Ice cream sundaes cost $.49 per ounce, and you can mix up ice cream flavors and add your own toppings until you've designed the masterpiece your sweet tooth has been craving. Milkshakes, fat free and sugar free yogurt and ice cream cones, served in standard cake and homemade waffle cones, are also available.

Popcorn prices vary depending on flavor and weight. You can also send Pops Corn as a gift. Signature tins and shipping services are available, and information about this service is detailed at popscorn.com. Visit Pops Corn at 901 E. Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale, 954-349-3499, popscorn.com. Don't live near the beach? Pops Corn also has locations at the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines and Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs.

Pops Corn is also working with Intown411 and the Humane Society of Broward County in the You Save, They're Saved! program. With every purchase of an Intown411 discount certificate to Dania Beach Bar & Grill, 25% of the prodeeds go directly to the HSBC to help our furry friends in need! 

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