A BELMONT ORIGINAL, REIMAGINED
HANDCRAFTED, FAMILY-POWERED, AND ALWAYS MEMORABLE.
HANDCRAFTED HAPPINESS.
Story and Legacy
For over 14 years, Tastebuds Popcorn has been a go-to destination for gourmet popcorn, office snacks, and popcorn gifts in Belmont, NC. Recognized as a CRVA Retailer of the Year, featured on Food Network and national news outlets, and named a Best of Weddings pick by The Knot, Tastebuds has built a reputation for delivering unforgettable flavor and exceptional customer experiences.
In June 2025, new owners Matt and Meghan Robinson took the reins, continuing that legacy while bringing fresh energy and a strong family-first approach to the business.
At Tastebuds, popcorn is more than just a snack—it’s a way to bring people together. Whether you’re looking for office snacks for your team, corporate popcorn gifts, or custom popcorn favors for weddings and events, every batch is crafted to create moments worth sharing.
From everyday snacks for work to large-scale gifting and celebrations, Tastebuds Popcorn is committed to making every order feel personal. We welcome every customer like family, offer custom flavor options, and take pride in being a trusted local source for gourmet popcorn near Charlotte, NC.
OUR CORE VALUES
PEOPLE FIRST — ALWAYS
We treat our customers, team members, and licensees like family. Warm, welcoming, patient, and caring - our stores are places where people feel celebrated and connected.
Because popcorn tastes better when it comes from the heart.
PASSION IN EVERY KERNEL
We obsess over flavor, freshness, quality, and creativity. Every bag is handcrafted with care, curiosity, and pride - because good enough is never good enough.
From mixing bowls to storefront smiles, we bring passion to everything we do.
GROWTH-MINDED & GOING FORWARD
We live to improve - our recipes, our stores, our systems, our leadership, our customer experience. Every challenge is an opportunity; every idea is fuel.
We grow so we can help others grow - our team, our licensees, our community.
MAKE IT FUN
Popcorn is the most joyful snack on earth - and we believe the experience should match. From playful branding to creative flavors to our ridiculously lovable mascot, Poppy, we infuse fun into every corner of our business.
If it doesn’t bring delight, we’re doing it wrong.
CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY
Local roots matter. We share our time, resources - and of course, popcorn - to celebrate milestones, uplift schools, support fundraisers, and partner with the people and businesses around us.
Community made us—and we give back with gratitude.
RESPECT IN EVERY INTERACTION
We honor people’s time, preferences, allergies, needs, and stories. Respect shows up in our cleanliness, our processes, our communication, and our commitment to doing things the right way even when it’s hard.
Respect is our standard—and it shows.
MEET THE TEAM
MATT AND MEGHAN ROBINSON
