Tastebuds Popcorn has quietly rolled into downtown Grove City, bringing a bright, candy-colored popcorn shop to Broadway and giving locals a new excuse to snack. The store is run by husband-and-wife owners Monica and Derrick Wilson and joins a fresh crop of small businesses helping to reshape the Broadway retail strip. Inside, customers are met with dozens of samples and a sprawling lineup of sweet, savory, and novelty flavors, all set against a movie-themed backdrop that feels part concession stand, part candy store.
What to expect
The Belmont, North Carolina–born brand touts more than 200 gourmet flavors and sells tins, variety packs, and large-order options for events, according to Tastebuds Popcorn. Local coverage of the Grove City shop notes that the shelves hold everything from familiar butter and cheddar to red velvet and a tongue-in-cheek flavor called “Unicorn Poop,” as reported by 614Now.
Local owners and shop vibe
Husband-and-wife owners Derrick and Monica Wilson told the Grove City Area Chamber's e-magazine they opened the shop because they were tired of driving out of town every time a popcorn craving hit. In a December 2025 feature, the chamber describes how the pair transformed a former drive-thru into a movie-themed retail space. The piece also notes that the Wilsons have already teamed up with local schools and scout groups on fundraisers as the business settles into its Broadway address.
Where to find it
The shop is listed at 3192 Broadway in downtown Grove City, per Visit Grove City. The storefront also shows up on delivery apps, and DoorDash currently lists midday-to-evening hours for orders. For those planning ahead, the brand's gifting page outlines tins, corporate gift options, and fundraiser or bulk-order choices geared toward groups and events.
Community and events
The owners have already been out in the community this spring, with the shop maintaining a presence at local pop-up markets and the Grove City Chamber Farmers' Market, according to its Eventeny listing. The chamber feature notes that the Wilsons plan to keep leaning into fundraisers and large orders for schools, scouts, and neighborhood groups as the shop builds regular hours and foot traffic on Broadway.
Local lifestyle coverage has also highlighted the store on NBC4's Columbus Living segment, and as reported by NBC4, the Wilsons hope Tastebuds Popcorn will land as a go-to neighborhood stop for snacks, gifts, and casual get-togethers.
