Lesser Evil reviews and discussion

4.7

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Clean organic ingredients list
  • Distinct buttery flavor profile
  • Airy crunchy popcorn texture
  • Creative seasonal flavor lineup
  • Noticeable coconut oil taste
  • Occasionally light seasoning flavor
  • Inconsistent flavor execution
  • Crispness fades after opening

Lesser Evil earns strong reviews as a flavorful, cleaner snack brand that largely delivers—especially Himalayan Gold and Pink Salt popcorn, No Cheese Cheesiness puffs, Space Balls, and seasonal flavors—praised for airy crunch, authentic buttery taste without dairy, and simple organic ingredients. Reviews also flag weaknesses: coconut oil’s noticeable taste isn’t for everyone, some flavors run lightly seasoned or uneven, bags can stale or turn soggy after opening, and a few seasonal or cheese variants miss the mark.

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269 reviews and posts

  • Lesser Evil is my guilty pleasure...without actually leaving me feeling guilty. It's on the healthy side, it has a great taste, and it's light and fresh tasting. My go-to for any road trip.

  • The products are delicious, and made with excellent ingredients. Most items I've tried have been very good, and we've made repeat purchases.

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    Not all items are a hit, mainly due to the oils used to cook them in, I think.

  • So yummy, especially the Himilayan Gold "butter" flavor.

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    Tastes great. A repeat purchase. Like the ingredients. More flavors please!

  • This stuff is addicting, and better for you! This is one of my favorite items for answering the salt and savory craving! I’ve demolished a full size of this and gotten small sizes for easy on the go enjoyment. Love the novelty of the pink salt too.

  • Yummy but a bit higher in far than Smart Pop so I stay with Smart Pop

  • hands down the best popcorn in the game - the pink salt is my favorite, but I love the unique/seasonal flavors they release (pumpkin spice, pina colada, etc). the coconut flavor is subtle but SO yummy.

  • The cheese curls are tasty! I like the texture and flavor. it's nice to find products made with better ingredients without all the cheap junk that you find in so many top brand snack foods. The pricing is a little higher than standard snacks like this but again, the cheaper the food the worse the ingredient quality is it seems.

  • This will be a fairly short review because its pretty simple- This product is AMAZING. So tasty and guiltless, I try to avoid having it in my house because I will finish a bag in one sitting. Highly highly recommend for a sweet and salty treat (specifically the kettle corn)!

  • Their Himalayan sea salt popcorn is perfectly savory and well balanced with the coconut oil providing a nice aftertaste.

  • Huge popcorn fan here and have been very pleased with all the Lesser Evil products I've tried. They have many different flavors and the seasonal ones are a nice surprise- just wish they'd keep some around year-round as now I love them and can't find them. Nice crisp popcorn texture, unlike some other brands that tend to taste a bit stale even though you just opened them.

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    Just don't get attached to some of the seasonal flavors as they are only around briefly so if you find one you like- stock up!

  • Super light and delicious snack. Although still high in salt intake. Very satisfying snack for the amount per serving to calorie ratio. Enjoy.

  • Lesser Evil is the best bagged popcorn on the market at the moment-- and I have tried A LOT. The taste is unmatched, the calories are lower than most competitors, and it's ridiculously clean label. I don't know how they do this, quite frankly. The original is my favorite flavor by far, but I also enjoy Himalayan Gold. My least favorite is the avocado (it tastes like Avocado oil). If you have the chance to try this, PLEASE DO!

  • I've tried Himalayan Gold and Himalayan Sweetness flavors and love both. The gold has a really authentic buttery taste. Really good, clean ingredient snack.

  • Lesser Evil has such great tasting healthy products! I love them all and they are so addictive be warned! Definitely try!

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  • Three ingredients, that's it! Organic popcorn; organic oil, salt. And SO tasty! I love that this product is also made in my home state of CT. :)

  • This popcorn is very good. The Himalayan gold is my favorite. The light buttery taste is just enough. It is not drowning in butter flavor. I enjoy the different varieties. I liked that the popcorn is low in calories. It is very crave worthy.

  • I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious flavors of Ledder Evil popcorn. I've tried the Cheddar flavor and even though it's not the "cheddar popcorn flavor" you may be used to, its super tasty. The more you eat, the more you like it! I don't feel bad if I eat more than a handful or 2 because they are made with organic, healthier ingredients that other popcorn snacks. My children even love the way they taste!

  • Huge fan of the Himalayan Gold butter-flavored popcorn! Every bite is flavorful and fresh. It would be easy to go through an entire bag in one sitting. It’s a major hit with friends at movie nights. Love this brand’s commitment to sustainability and making healthy snacks more accessible.