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November 2023 by Alex Martelli
Great choice of spices and mixes at reasonable prices, sometimes good special offers.
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November 2023 by Lloyd C.
Penzeys is located in a strip mall, close to Wells Fargo, Trader Joe's, restaurants, and other shops.There is a parking lot available. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable of their products.I like that they have spices from around the world.
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November 2023 by Jon O.
How to stop tumeric from killing peoples: Economist fda.gov/safety/report-pr…Concerned about my health:They refuse to offer proof Tumeric has lead... penzys owner tells me t f'offBoycott themAsked if tumeric at penzys had lead... poisonousThis is what bill penzy said"Maybe get a dog?"
[email protected] him n demand proof their tumeric isn't poisonous"To heighten their colour, the rhizomes from which the spice is extracted are routinely dusted with lead chromate, a neurotoxin. The practice helps explain why South Asia has the highest rates of lead poisoning in the world. The heart and brain diseases it causes--to which children are especially susceptible--accounted for at least 1.4m deaths in the region in 2019. TYet adulterated turmeric looks like a major culprit almost everywhere, chiefly owing to poor practice in India, which produces 75% of the spice. India was the source of much of the poisonous pigment found in Bangladesh and is estimated to have the highest incidence of lead poisoning of any country."economist.com/leaders/20…
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October 2023 by Ronda H.
Spices are overpriced and some of the worst in quality I have used. I enjoy utilizing spices and had heard good things about this company. Very disappointed and will not try any of their others because of how poor the few I bought were.
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October 2023 by Drake L.
I love Penzey's! Been coming here for several years since they opened their Menlo Park location. They have an amazingly HUGE assortment of spices. For example, they don't just offer Oregano, they offer several oregano types harvested from different countries which will have a slightly different flavor profile. They also have display jars with lids. You pull off the lid and get to smell the differences in the spices- important if you are looking for certain attributes of a certain spice. For the chili peppers - they offer a huge selection and I appreciate that they give you a heat scale to know the different heat level in each pepper choice.My biggest words of advice are to "Sign Up for their email list". They periodically send huge discounts such as "Get any 1/2 cup spice bottle FREE with any $5 purchase." Which works out to a great buy. Otherwise, if you pay their retail price, the prices are rather expensive.
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September 2023 by Eric Perret
Sign up for the news letter and you will receive a free gift. You also receive a gift if you spend more than $50.
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July 2023 by Chloe Shafer
very kind employees and probably almost every spice there is
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June 2023 by Cherie Weldon
Always looking for that one obscure spice and have no idea where to find it? You will find it here at Penzeys. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The selection is incredible including Curry, Aleppo Peppers, Mexican Vanilla and regional blends from around the world. Amazing gem in the heart of Menlo Park.
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June 2023 by Kirk G
An absolute great retail addition to downtown. I really appreciate the variety of spices that are always available and quite interesting. The sales can be surprisingly enticing.
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April 2023 by Lisa B.
Love Penzeys. The spices are of excellent quality and the staff is friendly. Layout of the store allows you to browse and imagine or grab and go quickly depending on your mood. Easy off street parking in the back. Watch for store specials and email offers. And after shopping there are lots of places for a bite to eat.
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March 2023 by Dennis C.
Had every thing I was looking forPeople were awesome and very helpful. I was looking for splices specific to doing corned beef for our National Holiday on the 17th...What I saw was someplace I need to spend a great deal of time exploring. I want to spend hours in this place. Check it out.
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March 2023 by Dianne Stevens
Penzeys has the best assortment of spices and seasoning. Very knowledgeable staff.
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March 2023 by William Ho
Have loved everything I've ever bought from Penzeys
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February 2023 by M HP
Love! Love! LOVE Penzeys Spices!!! Penzeys Spices is now second on my list of favorite spots in downtown. Second used to belong Jason’s before the restaurant closed. First is and will always be Draeger’s. Penzeys is absolutely wonderful. Great product and good friendly service. ??? ???? ?
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November 2022 by Monica S.
If you love cooking and baking, you owe yourself a trip to this high temple of seasonings and spice. Penzey's has an unparalleled selection of quality spices. Most food lovers are stuck browsing and ordering off their website, but we are so lucky to live near one of their few brick-an-mortar stores! Wandering through this tiny shop to sniff their wide variety of luscious spices is a special treat. The folks who work here are friendly and helpful. Hot tip: there are often promotions where you get some freebie (a spice, a mug, a tea towel, etc) with a small purchase.