10 Surprising Foods You Can Get At Movie Theaters

The cineplex is no longer just a place for popcorn, hotdogs, candy, and a soda. We sampled some of the most surprising foods at CinemaCon, the movie business convention in Las Vegas.

1. Hummus

Adam B. Vary

Yes! Hummus! In a movie theater!

2. Milk

Adam B. Vary

OK, it's mostly flavored milk, but still — milk! At the movies!

3. Juice

Adam B. Vary

More healthy options for the whole family — although it does have just about as much sugar as soda-pop.

4. Fruit smoothies

Adam B. Vary

I sampled the mango. It was pretty delicious.

5. Cotton candy in a bag

Adam B. Vary

Although the Hello Kitty branding is sort of gilding the lily — or sweetening the giant cloud of sugar, as it were.

6. Cupcake-flavored popcorn

Adam B. Vary

I know! From the fine folks at Popcornopolis, it's actually just popcorn coated in white chocolate and sprinkles, but it sure does taste like a cupcake.

7. Self-serve milkshake blending machine

Adam B. Vary

You even get to select how thick you want your shake. If I wasn't lactose intolerant, I would spend all the money to have one in my house. (As it is, I downed four pills for just a few drags off that super-thick chocolate shake above. F'real, y'all.)

8. Chili powder lollipop

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It was described to me as "spicy and sour," and after sampling the cherry flavor and nearly inhaling my cheeks, I would agree. It also comes in mango, cucumber, and chamoy flavors.

9. Takis and Salsaghetti

Adam B. Vary

"Salsaghetti," in case you were wondering, is straws of watermelon-flavored candy sprinkled with tamarind sauce. It is a most unique experience.

These both came from the same booth as the chili powder lollys above, and it was one of the most well visited booths I saw at CinemaCon. Which makes sense when you learn that, per capita, Latinos are more likely to actually go to the movies than any other ethnic group.

10. White Castle

Adam B. Vary

Too late for Harold and Kumar, but not for you.