(312) 274-0378
1512 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.9095
-87.6349
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Spice House
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About Spice House
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Exposed brick, antique-y lighting and wood shelves displaying hand-ground spices lure foodies to this respected shop. Many linger while reading the tags, which chronicle the historical significance of the various seasonings. While the ordinary is on hand (nutmeg, paprika, pepper), the store also stocks a wide variety of exotic options like Korintje Indonesian Cassiacinnamon, lemon thyme, ras el hanout and garam masala. Kitchen shortcuts can be found in the form of spice blends like the Bicentennial, a mix of flake salt, cracked Tellicherry black pepper, sugar, minced orange…
08/21/09
Must visit if you like to cook
by alessia212 at Citysearch
The Spice House has become my go-to for myself as well as to get gifts for people who like to cook. They have the best of everything there, spice wise! It is also in a great area - old town!
- Pros: variety of quality spices
- Cons: parking in old town
05/22/08
Excellent Knowledgeable Staff
by mslehman at Citysearch
You can smell this store long before you get to the door. There are so many spices to choose from, at reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly and ready to help you with picking out your spices. I just tried one a couple nights ago. It was amazing. I am so excited to try the other new spices I bought. I really wish we had a similar store where I live. If you are into baking or cooking, this store is somewhere you want to go, even if it is out of the way. When I go back to Chicago, this is one place I will definitely visit again.
- Pros: Service, selection, prices
- Cons: parking can be hard to find on the street
08/13/02
The Best
by drewsgirl at Citysearch
The best thing about the spice house is the variety of spices from everywhere on earth; labels even tell you where that particular spice is from and gives ideas about how it can be used. No, wait, the best thing about the spice house is that the prices are very reasonable No, wait, the best thing about the spice house is that the employees are friendly and knowledgeable,and very patient. With that many spices it is hard to make up ones mind about what and how much to buy. The staff understands that and just lets you "check it out". That's a lot of best things about one store, but that what makes this one of the best stores I have visited in a long time. I can't think of any cons, except that I never take enough money with me to buy everything I want.
- Pros: nice atmoshpere, store smell yummy
The Details on Spice House
The Extras:
Try the Ethnic Chicago jumbo gift pack. It's a 10-jar compilation of neighborhood blends, including Bronzeville Rib Rub, Taylor Street Cheese Sprinkle and Ukrainian Village Seasoning.
The Extras:
The store also sells kitchen accessories, such as pepper mills, microplanes and cookbooks. Also be sure to ask for a schedule of the shop's seminars, lectures and cookbook signings.
Save Money:
Gift boxes end up being a great deal and come with a detailed description of what's inside and what to do with it.
Category:
Spices, Ethnic Food Markets, Grocery Stores
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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