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November 2023 by Tammy Pratt
Great staff, extremely helpful and friendly even on a busy day
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November 2023 by C. Eichler
So. Many. Spices! They have such a wonderful selection of spices! Some are pre-made mixed spices, others are single ingredient spices. They have different kinds of vanilla and cinnamon as well. There are trial sized pouches of the mixed spices and small (1 oz) to large (3 oz) glass jars. I wish I lived here because I would definitely come back!
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October 2023 by Ben P.
This a great store for sourcing generic spices and seasonings but especially for obtaining nicely thought out specialty mixtures. Their Cajun seasoning looks good per ingredients and smells great. They have some few dozens of additional not-so-known blends. Also vanilla beans, various specialty items, kitchen misc. Owner, staff are very nice.
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September 2023 by Barrett O.
I discovered, thanks to my daughter, a really nice spice shop in Pittsburgh. I knew I was going to like it when my foodie nose went into high gear because this store simply smells really amazing. I don't know how I hadn't found a cool spice like this since there's a lot of them out, including here in Alabama. Matter of fact as of 2012 they had 67 retail locations in 29 states. However in 2020 Penzeys announced closures, due to the COVID , and by June 2021, the number of had contracted to 53.The Penzey family opened a business, The Spice House, in Milwaukee, WS in 1957 and their son Bill started a spice catalog biz in 1986 that grew into a retail outlet by 1994. Today you can also order from them online, or on Amazon as well but the store is a fun experience. Then one I shopped at is a cool space with everything from oregano to saffron with house blended specialty spices and blends and also individual spices not available in a lot of grocery store including a nice selection of sodium free spice blends as well. You can even buy bulk bags of their premium spices that can cost less than you might pay for lower quality spices at the grocery store, so also cool. Some of my purchases were Sunny Paris and Filet Gumbo and several others, so far they're all top notch and met my expectations. But, okay big BUT, I can't ignore what I consider a really dumb business practice that I caught on their website. I was trying to resist but I cannot possibly finish the review without mentioning something truly unique, in my experience, to this business. On their website "Bill" dedicates a full page with an unhinged diatribe about Republicans. Seriously it's right here and it's nuts:penzeys.com/shop/about-r…"Going forward we would still be glad to have you as customers, but we're done pretending the Republican Party's embrace of cruelty, racism, Covid lies, climate change denial, and threats to democracy are anything other than the risks they legitimately are. If you need us to pretend you are not creating the hurt you are creating in order for you to continue to be our customer, I'm sad to say you might be happier elsewhere." And if that's not enough, in Jan 2022, CEO Bill Penzey sent out an email newsletter announcing that he would be renaming the extended Martin Luther King Jr. Day sale weekend to "Republicans are racist weekend". Seriously?! Okay, I fully support and will defend individual freedom of speech, and everyone's entitled to their opinions, however I believe that any business that disparages any person, or group of people for political, religious, ethnic, or sexual reasons is just plain stupid. Bottom line: This spice shop is a great place to shop for great spices, just don't wear your MAGA hat LOL But here's my unsolicited opinion, which I am also entitled to, Bill you're a certified nitwit. (But I'd still shop here :-)
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September 2023 by Jordan Covvey
My favorite place to restock my pantry. High quality herbs, spices, and blends. I live on Fox Point and so many other Penzey's products.
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August 2023 by daniel lenox
They have some of the best spices around.
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August 2023 by V G.
2 generations of Penzeys customers that will no longer be consumers. Spices expensive but fine. While we support freedom of speech, spreading hate is not something we support. The loss of a couple dozen customers won't hurt their business. We celebrate they have a political opinion but taking aim at others continues to spread the devision of this country. If you are not us, you are bad.
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July 2023 by Kevin L D
Nice specials. Sign up for emails.
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June 2023 by Karyzma Lovynely
This place made me so happy estatic and enthusiastic I had an absolute blastI was so stoked to visit hereI loved all the kitchen decor and all the spices reminded me of dreams I haven't accomplished yet it was such a great family rememberanceI was stoked to be here super happy my heart soared with happiness and future memories in the makingI have never seen a place like this yet if I were to start cooking this is the store for me?♥️???✨??????????????? ? ? ???
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June 2023 by Brandon Cleary
Wow, was about to place a pretty hefty order with them until I saw their totally normal and not at all insane website post on Republicans. A shame, I love their spices but they obviously do not want me to use their services anymore.
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May 2023 by Mr. M.
Just the best.Unexpectedly good quality.In person and through mail order.Worth the trip into the city no matter where you are.
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April 2023 by D Roe
Spices are mediocre at best. Also, just sell spices, not politics. Your political views don't make my food taste better.
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March 2023 by Ariel Bartunek
This is an awesome store! The staff is always helpful and friendly, they have fantastic sales ( if you get their email) and they as support good causes.Thanks staff and Bill. Keep up the great work!
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February 2023 by Alexandra C
I used to be a frequent customer until I read the comments of the owner condemning those who don't believe in his political views. This is America and not a third world country where only the 'elite' have a right to freedom. I now buy my spices online.
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January 2023 by Alexandra Myroniuk
I wanted to buy spices from this company but their latest emails are nothing but propaganda. They are pushing false information to consumers about politics, but they are a spice company.
