The building now housing the Popcorn Shop was constructed in 1875 adjoining the hydro-powered flour mill to showcase “The Pride of the Falls” grocery items. It was complete with a water-wheel driven gristmill powered by the Chagrin River. Reportedly it was also a "Safe House" in the Underground Railroad for liberated slaves seeking safety in the North.
In 1949, Dorothy McClennan named the Popcorn Shop, where for more than half a century it became a signature stop during walks through town.
In 2000, an out of control van slammed into the shop, almost sending it down river. This unfortunate incident required significant investment for a restoration of not only the shop, but reconstruction of the foundation that clings to the edge of the waterfalls, in 2001.
In 2019 The Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop turned 70 years old! In celebration we opened our Chagrin Falls Popcorn Kitchen just minutes away. Here we create our artisan popcorn in carefully crafted, small batches. Using only the finest natural ingredients and Ohio Grown Popcorn, we’ve served up celebrities, local sports figures as well as Governors, Congressmen and even U.S. Presidents!
We are honored to keep the local tradition alive by serving the finest & freshest, locally made Country Parlour ice cream, Euclid Beach custard, locally roasted Phoenix coffee and old fashioned candies . Our delicious popcorn that is carefully crafted locally in small batches with only the finest ingredients remains the foundation of our tradition.
