Jordan Rasmussen
Published: September 17, 2008

Dubuque-This week for wandering the Tri-States, Jordan takes us down to Main Street to meet a man who is keen on his kernels. Here at Freddie’s popcorn all the popcorn is made fresh…what is the secret?

Freddie’s Popcorn! It has been in business for a year now and who’s the man who makes it so delicious…Freddie himself.

“This part of Dubuque didn’t have a Gourmet popcorn shop s we decided to open up a shot.” said Fred Gross.
In the shop you will find salt water taffy, Freddie’s homemade peanut butter and of coarse…popcorn! Freddie makes the popcorn and has named them after his father and his 4 uncles.

The popcorn has fun names for Gross’s uncles and father. Gross says there called, “Willies Chicago mix and we have uncle Bucks’ Carmel, Uncle John’s fresh popcorn, and Uncle Albert’s sweet party mix, and Uncle Ed’s cheddar cheese.”

Freddie’s best seller is the party mix and the caramel corn. I got to try them both and they were wonderful. And if you were waiting for the secret ingredient here it is…Butter Flavored Coconut oil!

Gross says anyone can stop in anytime from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5:30pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
Freddy’s Popcorn Company is located at 1086 Main St. Dubuque, Iowa.

For more information call Freddie at 563-690-0885.

Jordan Rasmussen can be reached at Jordan.Rasmussen@loras.edu