A cozy little place,
but mighty in our space!

Our Store

Our storefront sits at the “Top of the Hill” in Frankenmuth, MI, a little off the beaten path, but well worth the walk.

We have taken an older home and transformed it into a bustling little storefront complete with a licensed kitchen where we can create our most delicious popcorn, baked goods, house-made pretzels, gourmet grilled cheese, and light snacks. It has an old-time general store feel to it and has a friendly, cozy vibe. The biergarten is a favorite among locals and tourists, it is pet-friendly and kids and adults love it for the ‘backyard feel” which offers respite to the weary traveler or “a familiar place” for the community.

When walking in, you can expect to be greeted with a variety of delicious smells all mingling together. Housed inside we have a little café that serves coffee, Nitro Cold Brew, and locally brewed root beer. Cold beer is on tap and a German style is always a staple. Custom cocktails change with the seasons and events as well as canned cocktails, hard ciders, seltzers, wine and domestics are available for purchase.

Rumor has it, our pretzels are one of the best in town. They are in the shape of a twisted wreath, pillowy on the inside and crunchy on the outside and unique to us. We hand roll them out of the Nightingale Flour which is milled by Star of the West Milling Company, located right in our backyard! It’s actually part of the experience as you cannot miss the fully functioning mill and the very tall silos.

Grab an ice cream while you are there. Order it by the cup and cone or try one of our signature Scotcheroo Sundaes or have a root beer float in a frosty mug, or try one of our old-fashioned milkshakes. And did you know, we are the “Home of Benny’s Boozy Milkshake”? Yep, we have a nice menu of boozy shakes or we are happy to help you build your own boozy shake!

Our popcorn wall always boasts our Legendary Kettle Corn, it is the reason anything else exists. You will be able to select from typically 15 to 20 dessert flavors and Kettle Series popcorn. We are very proud of our popcorn and feel what sets us apart is our ability to eliminate as many unhealthy ingredients as possible and still achieve a superior product that presents well and tastes great.

We welcome you to Kernel Benny’s Popcorn. It’s worth the walk to the top! There will be a complimentary snack bag of Kettle Corn in the warmer for you!