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The Spice House

Gourmet Store and Restaurant

Old Town, Chicago

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The Spice House

8.8^/10

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Ranked #4 for gourmet stores in Chicago
"Back of the Yards spice mix is awesome!!"(2 Tips)
"Back of the Yards seasoning."(2 Tips)
"The freeze-dried corn is awesome."(2 Tips)
"szechuan peppercorn"(4 Tips)

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Shanlie Ann 🍃 @chi_shanJanuary 31, 2013
Lavender vanilla-sugar, White truffle salt, Trinidad lemon garlic pepper, Taylor Street Cheese Sprinkle-for starters! Try every spice, salt, seasonings, molecular gastronomy ingredients! They got it!
Catherine PunktFebruary 25, 2015
Extraordinary selection of spices. Don't miss to take some seasonings with you which are typical for Chicago (like Deep Dish or Ukrainian Quarter seasoning).
Explore ChicagoDecember 29, 2011
Follow the aroma to this spice shop specializing in the highest quality & variety of hand-selected & hand-prepared spices and herbs, both expected & exotic. Ask about the Chicago Neighborhood blends.
Chuck DiesalApril 13, 2012
Be sure to get a catalog, it's a great guide of the store!! The black lava rock salt is great with steaks!!!
Matt CosentinoAugust 21, 2016
Skip the grocery stores, the spices here are great and very reasonably priced.
JenFebruary 25, 2015
An amazing shop for all your spice/seasoning needs. Great blends and wonderful, beautifully packaged combo boxes!
Jill SpainhourMarch 20, 2012
I used to work here during my college years and I LOVE IT. I still go back to get Argyle Street seasoning.., vanilla beans, Vanilla Paste, Back of the Yards seasoning.
Lisa GhisolfMarch 6, 2013
Best spice merchant hands down! Always helpful staff. Great spice combos for the novice or accomplished cook.
A-BombDecember 30, 2015
The breakfast sausage seasoning mix has added something to my vegetarian breakfasts that I didn't know I was missing :D
Busy BeeJuly 8, 2014
Awesome place for whole spices.. Quality, great value and knowledgeable friendly staff..
MazdaOctober 29, 2010
The Spice House website contains and in-depth and interesting section about the history of spices called, "The Importance of Spices in World History."
Shelly BurkeNovember 9, 2013
Very friendly staff, know where the spice is when you walk in and look like a fool trying to pronounce it. :)
Fallon DoddsMarch 23, 2011
I always stop in here before going out of town. Their gift boxes make the best thank you to parents and foodies.
Liz VDecember 22, 2012
The employees here are fantastic! So nice and really helpful.
Lawrence Flack IIMarch 27, 2015
Sichuan peppercorns, Portuguese cream salt, Virginia smokehouse seasoning, peppercorn Royale
Marshall RollingsFebruary 13, 2017
I recommend the maple garlic blend!
Tyler LymerFebruary 20, 2012
Elenor is awesome. Talk to her if you're looking for advice... Especially about bitters!
Mike WalekeJuly 1, 2018
It was neat yo see the stuff from the website but the store wasn’t that friendly.
venu vasudevanJanuary 17, 2011
great selection of sea salts and bbq spreads. try the pink himalayan salt
L HessAugust 16, 2011
Pink peppercorns! Dried corn! Black salt! Truffles! The whole store smells like delicious!
Patty Penzey ErdMarch 22, 2013
Where else can you taste four different types of cinnamon?
Jeff CarterAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Fabulous spices mixes and peices
chgocdgAugust 12, 2014
Love service and selection
Ingrida NasvytisOctober 6, 2012
Best ever! Could stay here all day.
Phong NguyenAugust 14, 2014
Best. Spices. Ever.
Fallon DoddsMarch 23, 2011
The freeze-dried corn is awesome. Add it to salads and be happy.
Kyle JacksonDecember 4, 2011
The Vulcan salt is amazing!
Anna Z.November 21, 2010
Use the Pilsen Latino seasoning for great homemade guacamole.
Lawrence Flack IIMarch 27, 2015
szechuan peppercorn
Kristina NavarroMay 23, 2012
Back of the Yards spice mix is awesome!!
Roy HarrellJanuary 15, 2012
Lake shore dr seasoning is a must have!
Stephanie ShehMay 15, 2010
Look for testers and try stuff, there's a water cooler to clean yur palate/wash yur hands.
Brian HadawayApril 3, 2012
Try the candied ginger.
Michael PallaskeAugust 27, 2013
It was spicy

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