Vic's Corn Popper, Omaha

Despite a flavor list that runs the gamut from carmel, white cheddar, yellow cheddar, and gourmet white popcorn totaling 25-plus flavors, Vic's Corn Popper has thrived for decades because of its commitment to simplicity. Every batch of sweet, spicy, and salty popcorn has been crafted the same way since 1980. All of the corn comes from farms in the Platte River Valley in Nebraska and western Iowa, and it's all cooked at the same temperature, swaddled with oil and salt—an approach that gives a consistently mouthwatering texture and crunch. The kernels are then dusted with their designated flavors before getting packed into bags or tins decorated to celebrate special events, pay homage to a sports team, or blend in with a Santa-themed drum kit.