Penzeys Spices

I love Penzeys Spices and I love their politics, too. With the world we are currently living in, your politics determine where I spend my disposable income. The variety of dried spices is mind blowing. Plus, the assortment of jar sizes makes it easy to buy and try a new seasoning within your budget. If you want to sample new spices, check out the gift boxes. Or make one of your own and let the adventure of cooking and baking begin. The staff is super friendly and many of them have been there ever since I started shopping there and that is a l-o-n-g time. To have longevity in employment in a retail environment is amazing. I'm still planning that trip to see the Flagship store. I still want to see what the orange felon complained about.

Awesome! Homemade spices of almost every kind you can think of, including around from the world. The employees are really friendly and helpful. They know exactly where everything is and can explain things to you. There's descriptions of each spice, suggestions on use and different sizes to buy. Sign up for emails and you can get information on sales and promotions, not to mention freebies. Freebies also exist at the register as well. There's lots of stuff going on here. I see a lot of people shopping and meeting up with friends. I've been here's several times and never leave empty-handed. This store is welcome for all people, including people with physical challenges and the LBGTQIA+ community. DEI participants.

What a great spice store. They have just about any type of spice you could want in multiple sizes that you can purchase. Everyone in here is always happy to assist you if you're looking for a particular spice, but I would suggest just to plan on taking a while and look at all of them. They often have great deals if you sign up for emails, so definitely do that online if you're planning to visit.

I always enjoy a visit to the Penzey's Spices stores since the closest to my home is about 40 minutes away so it was great to be able to visit when we visited our friends in Clayton, MO. As with other Penzey's locations, this location is packed with spices and dried herbs. Quality is amazing as always and the folks working here were helpful and friendly. We what's buy too much and this trip was no exception. Stop in if you're nearby.

Staff was so friendly! Every spice you could possibly my imagine. Fun reading the labels and their witty humor.

Love the product, the people, the company. If you cook or bake, your food will be improved by using high-quality, flavorful spices and seasonings. This place is practically a destination!

Phenomenal quality that elevates everything. Amazing blends for any dish. Excellent service and selection.

They have all the spices you will ever need. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Penzeys is a candy store for those who love to bake and cook. If you need a dried spice and cannot find it here, I don't know what to tell you. The spices you'll find here will be fresh and top quality and will have your kitchen creations, bursting with flavor. The orange felon in our White House said, "Terrible over-priced product." I doubt if he has ever shopped for a spice in his entire life. I have and I can tell you the spices at Penzeys are priced fairly for the quality of product you are buying. Recently, Penzeys has become my go to for gifts. I go in the Maplewood store, grab an empty gift box, pick a theme for my recipient and start selecting spices to fill my personally created gift box. I've created one for grilling and another for baking. It's so much fun. The staff is always helpful and make shopping at their store fun. When I lived in STL, I was close to Maplewood. If I still lived in STL, I would want to work here part-time, since my retirement. I am planning a road trip up to Milwaukee to shop at the original store.

I circle the store front to back (well back to front would be more accurate as I always park in the back parking lot!) every time I come in just because its fun to smell the samples and see anything new that might have joined the shelf. I came in for Sage so I wouldn't be caught without for Thanksgiving. And since I get their emails, I also walked away with a cinnamon sugar for $1. Can't beat that. Staff is always friendly, store well stocked and clean. When you stop in don't miss on a visit to their kitchen, it is so cute!

Spices, seasonings, gift boxes of love.! Walking in this store it smells amazing. All types of seasonings to cater to all of your baking needs. Prices vary , sizes and quantity in all flavors. Items on shelves , clear of clutter. Staff friendly.

Always a fun stop for some gifts for the cooks in your life- they have great deals and blends- the staff is willing to help you find the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. The vanilla blends are amazing- and the hot cocoa makes great stocking stuffers. Cinnamon is always a hit and I tried the frozen pizza blend the other day and it was wonderful!

Penzeys continues to be an amazing socially conscious brand that offers consistently high quality spices and herbs. Must go!

What a great spice store. They have just about any type of spice you could want in multiple sizes that you can purchase. Everyone in here is always happy to assist you if you're looking for a particular spice, but I would suggest just to plan on taking a while and look at all of them. They often have great deals if you sign up for emails, so definitely do that online if you're planning to visit.

Good spices, good causes, good people. Penzeys is a top tier spice shop full of wonderful people, and some serious flavor. First and foremost, they have every spice you need, many of which are a much better alternative to big brands. Most have 0 or minimal salt which is really nice. Their flavor combinations are filled with real ingredients. Next up, their selection is superb. They have all the basics of just dried and ground spices as well as incredible combinations that elevate any dish. They also have a ton of fun with their profiles creating international flavors grounded in social causes near and dear to our hearts. The interior is well organized, and all of their flavors come in multiple sizes. It is clear Penzeys care about people and care about community. Everything you want in a local, community shop Penzeys embodies. What an absolute gem.

I love this little store in Maplewood. Stopped in while killing time waiting for a Yelp Event!! Stocked up on some Extracts and seasonings!!! Can't wait to go back! The store is so cute and inviting!!!

I love this place! If you love to cook this is the perfect spice place. Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mediterranean, and more are all available. The only place I can find freeze dried or ground Shallots. Many different spice blends and a large variety of them available, salt free. The store is organized, clean and easy to navigate. The staff was helpful, and the day I went online received a few goodies for my shopping trip. The Greek blend goes great on my chicken or shrimp when I'm making Mediterranean bowls for dinner.

Very cute spice/dried herb shop out in Maplewood! There are a bunch of different options of everything you can think of, from dried shallots to almond extract to Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cinnamon--who even knew there were that many types of cinnamon??! There's also a big jar with a metal lid for each type of spice so you can smell them before buying. They also have cute spice blends -- we got a little thing of "Justice" (combo of garlic, dried shallots, green peppercorn, chives) because it smelled so good! Excited to use! The staff here was also very friendly and helpful! Cute shop!!

Excellent selection of spices, herbs, & baking ingredients! Hoping their mailing list allows for some great perks...my Sunny Paris was free the day I purchased! Besides the various spices they have a lot of gift boxes or gift ideas for the chef or American in your life...or teacher! I got a great teacher appreciation gift from Penzey's a few years ago from a student & his family. Plus, I'm originally from WI, so I appreciate supporting a WI business!

Never again will I purchase from these people. Several years ago I purchased some nice spices. I went online and looked at some spices, of course you have to put your e-mail address in. About 2 weeks later I was sent this horrible negative racist e-mail about Republicans. I sent an e-mail asking if they realized they were alienating about half of their customers. I again got the most hateful e-mail back. I was stunned. I will never never purchase from this hateful company again ... EVER !!

Penzey's has such amazing spice blends to buy for all of the people in your life. I love giving these as gifts, because it is something that will be used and loved! My main recommendation is the "sandwich sprinkle." I put it on the butter (or mayo) side of a grilled cheese and it takes it to the next level! My family also loves Arizona dreaming on chicken and Ruth Anne's mix on vegetables.

Love Penzeys, love what they stand for; love the products, love the customer service.

This was the only place that sold FILÈ! Thank you! They have all the spices you need!

I used to go to Penzeys for our spices, but not anymore. I will speak about the service here first. My friend and I were glared at and I believe it was because my friend had on a Trump hat.I needed a couple of spices and they were glaring at us the entire time and we did not receive any help.Anyways, Bill Penzey is a hypocrite.He talks about kindness and love, yet hates on Republicans in every email.He does not deserve to own a business.Quite frankly, I am tired of seeing all of the hateful emails coming from him and am going to leave his email for anyone to reciprocate the same amount of "love" that he gives Republicans, Christians, President Trump, and anyone else that wants it. He is kind enough to leave his email address in his hate fueled emails because he wants to hear from us. So, here it is- bill@penzeys.com You are welcome!

A good (not exhaustive) selection of spices. Great service and they fill the jars as full as they possibly can which is why im reviewing them now. Excellent. Couldnt possibly fit more spice in. So generous considering the shrinkflated world we live in. Will be back when i run out.

Bought some curry spices and it gave me profuse dhiarrea for days on end. I would avoid this place at all cost.

I ended up at Penzeys based on a recommendation from a friend. My quest was a Christmas gift for amazing neighbors who frequently share their grilled masterpieces with our family. A few things stick out for me as positive: -Myself and three young kids went in days before Christmas. Penzeys was kind and patient with our family. My oldest (14) asked for assistance picking out a spice, and they treated him with respect. -The price point was impressive! I honestly feel as though Penzeys is a great value for what you get. -The variety is top notch. My spice knowledge is limited, however, the selection is plentiful. I highly recommend Penzeys for gourmet spices.

Nice variety of quality spices- such a cute shop! I love that they always have great deals if you sign up for their email list.

Penzeys quality is gone!!!! they are giving you a lot less and charging a lot more. I've been using their oregano for at least 15-20 years and when I opened the jar it was full of seeds n sticks so I pulsed it in my ninja. looked much better however when I poured it back into the jar it was less than 2/3rds the large jar I bought!!! that coupled with the strong polital views in their newsletter lost them a really good customer!!!!

When I received an email from Penzeys Spices this morning saying they were back up and running for contactless pickup at certain locations, I was thrilled! After almost a month of closure due to keeping employees and customers safe from Covid-19, I've been out of a couple staple spices. My mother has as well, so what a perfect time to put in an order for pickup in time for Mother's Day tomorrow! The ordering instructions are simple on Penzeys' website. Simply fill out the contact form, and a staff member from your closest location will call you to take your order and payment over the phone. You select a pickup time, and your spices are ready to pickup curbside with your name on it! As my nephew says, "Easy peasy!" My Mother will be thrilled to be able to cook again with the Sunny Paris seasoning (as will I) since it's a savory salt-free seasoning with notes of dill weed, French tarragon, and French basil. Perfect for eggs and seasoning salads! Thanks so much, Penzeys Spices of Maplewood!

The best hot cocoa mix in the world!! We have tried many of the spices also and they are all amazing.

Penzey's is a sensory experience! When you enter the store it glistens because it is so cheery and bright! The scent of spices swarms you as you step inside. The layout of the store enhances your experience. Clearly labeled sections, bright lighting, uncluttered and plenty of space to peruse. Staff is friendly and greets you as you enter, but are not overbearing. I make a special trip to Penzey's for my spices because they are high quality and this is a phenomenal company that I want to support, so worth the extra trip! My favorite spice is their cinnamon! I think it is the best I have had. Their peppercorns and vanilla are also top notch. Penzey's also has several colorful box sets that are usually themed that make great gifts. They also sell their empty spice jars. Many of their spices also come in several sizes, which is nice to have options. Come to Penzey's and replenish all your spices!

I'm so happy to see Penzeys move back to their original location! This is one of my go to places for gifts. They have a wonderful selection of prepackaged spices. I especially enjoy the LOVE people set that comes in a variety of sizes and price points with a vibrant box that looks impressive to the eye. The spices are quality and are always well received. I also love stocking up on spices here, the staff is usually pretty helpful in answering questions, but can be very busy as is a large volume store. The north-woods and peri peri seasoning are choice items.

I know people in this country are polarized over politics, but why would ANY business owner bring that into his/her shop? I'm a big foodie and probably would have spent big, but then I saw their "Justice" spice blend. The bottle said something about one party "stealing our democracy to give to their donors" and "sprinkle liberally." Do we not have enough animosity without this kind of nastiness??? I didn't spend a penny and I'll never go back. And for those of you who are part of the hate mongering crowd: had that bottle said "use conservatively," I would have walked out too. Food should bring people together, but if the owner wants to use his business to sew division, well it's his business.

Can't go wrong here. You can find any herbs or spices you need or want the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I had a great experience with curbside pickup at Penzeys in Maplewood. They've really got it figured out. I shopped on their very user-friendly website, identified Maplewood as the store where I would pick up, and paid online. Shortly thereafter, I got a call from the Maplewood store to schedule my pick-up time. They bagged my order and left it in a crate outside their front door for me to pick up. It was completely safe and contact-free. I'm thrilled that I can continue to easily purchase my favorite spices. I am now stocked up on everything I need for the holiday season. Thanks for a superior product and great experience, Penzeys!

Ok so cleaning house doing all the stuff you do during quarantine and cleaned out my spice cabinet some of my spices had to be years!!!!!! Old! I decided to refresh so I went on Penney's website to see what they had to offer! Ang basically they've got everything and more! They even do their own custom blends! So I made a list, and contacted the local store. I like to support small local business when I can. The online business is the head office! Anyway I spoke with nicest lady who was super helpful, they sell different sizes! Who knew ? Anyway I placed an order and she ask when I wanted to pick it up do to Covid, and they put it in a box out front! For me. Now my recipes are so much better! These spices are so pungent, stronger, aromatic. It's amazing worth every penny! Even my husband notices!

Just adding some more praise onto a pretty epic specialty shop. Between the amazing smell when you first walk in, the encyclopedic array of spices, and hands on service, it really is hard to find another place like this in town. The staff was super attentive and very informative on all the option. Their recommendations are always spot on. For this particular visit, the highlights for me were all the salt free options they offered. It's worth a pilgrimage down to maplewood and the hassle that comes with the parking.

I love Penzey's spices. They literally have every spice you can think of and plenty more that you've never heard of or tried. The people are usually pleasant and the space is always clean and well organized. Sign up for their emails and you get sent free offers several times a year. This is a great way to try new spices. Their cinnamon blend is among my favorite but I'm also a big fan of the herb mix made to put on frozen pizzas. Really gives the pizza a fresher more homemade taste. Penzey's gifts sets are great for showers, weddings or birthdays. Plenty of parking directly behind the store in the free lot. You can enter from the parking lot or from the street. The store is bright and well maintained. The area of Maplewood is an up and coming little St. Louis nook. Cooks and food enthusiasts will adore this great spice shop.

If you love to cook, you're going to love Penzey's. If you love to bake, you're REALLY going to love Penzey's. I can't count how many times I've been in to pick up something essential, whether it's vanilla, cinnamon, grill seasonings, or whatever else I need. If you have a sensitive nose, just be prepared that there are a lot of smells going on, but if you're anything like me you'll absolutely love it. They have over 250 spices, so you're guaranteed to see something you didn't know about before! If you're stopping by to get something specific, make sure you still browse a little bit. They have a ton of recipe cards you can take, and while I haven't made any of them yet, everything looks wonderful. They also have tons of open jars and samples for you to smell so you can get a better idea of what you're buying. Penzey's also has a ton of different gift sets which always come in handy for Christmas or hostess gifts. My only complaint is that the employees don't always seem that willing to help out. I've been in a few times where I had to wander around for a few minutes trying to find something while the employees talk amongst themselves by the registers. But overall I've had a pretty positive experience. And I can't wait to use all the steak rubs I just bought for the summer when it's time to grill on the patio again!

Just when I thought this store couldn't get any better, Penzey's goes and makes it better! The store is remodeled and expanded. The layout is more spacious and the additional baking corner is very cute. Sidenote: the vintage refrigerator does not open. Yes, I was brazen enough to try. You can also enter and exit from a door in the back of the store with direct access to the public parking lot. I don't know if that was available before, but I'm glad I know about it now!

We have been buying from Penzey's since long before they opened bricks and mortar stores. It is nice to have the store in Maplewood. It makes it easy to look and sniff and select the size package that you want. It has been interesting to see their development into a fairly well travelled spice merchant. When we first found them as a mail-order place, their catalog was pretty limited and their understanding of spices was very unsophisticated. I recall a catalog in which they described a certain chile pepper as being in the same "family" as sweet bell peppers. This is the understatement of the year since they are simply different pod varieties of the same genus and species. As I said, they have greatly expanded their line. If you use very large quantities of, for example, Indian spices you are better off pricewise, to go to an Indian store such as Umbica or Seema. You will get good fresh spices at Penzey. They now offer smaller glass jars that allowed me to fit 76 spices into my spice drawer instead of half that many previously. We rarely buy the mixes and rubs that they offer, since we prefer to make our own, but some are pretty good. You just need to experiment. They do have a few pure ground chile types, but the offering is somewhat limited. If you really like to work with various chiles, try Pendary's on line. (Yes, I know the naming similarity is confusing.) They have a world class selection.

Once upon a time, I thought spices were all the same. This was early on in my life, of course. Now you'd never hear me uttering such a ridiculous and clearly inaccurate statement. Try telling a sommelier all wines are the same or a chocolatier that all chocolate is the same. You catch my drift. If you think cinnamon is cinnamon, for example, a visit to Penzeys will clear all that up. Do you get the Ceylon Softstick cinnamon, best for steeping, not stirring, hot drinks or as an addition to cream sauces; or the Ceylon "True" Cinnamon, complex and fragrant, with a citrus overtone and rich buff color? Or perhaps the China Cassia Cinnamon with a potent, sweet flavor, the Extra Fancy Vietnamese Cinnamon or the Korintje Cassia Cinnamon, with its sweet and mellow fragrance? There are a million different curry powders, extracts, chili powders, salad dressing seasonings and peppercorns. Just go in there. If only to smell your way around. You will never again think all spices are the same.

Penzeys is always a winner. I can unfortunately feel myself becoming a spice snob but everything here is so good, especially the pepper and the cinnamon. I came in to pick up some pepper. We sniffed around (literally) and found some great spices. This location is clean, rather large, and the staff was friendly. Will I be back? Of course.

I've been a Penzey's convert since I got a gift set as a wedding shower present 8 years ago. I've given gift sets from there for many a wedding and they've always been well received. I love the store, love smelling everything, my five year old really likes to smell all the spices, but it's a little bit tricky for little ones with so many breakable things. Their cinnamon is the best. I've been out for a while but I refuse to buy any at the regular store because I know it will not compare to Penzey's. This place will turn you off of supermarket spices. Remember to replace your ground spices yearly as they loose potency. The spice prices are pretty reasonable, everything is available in multiple sizes (including jars and bags) so you can buy as much or as little as you need.

If you have always bought your spices from a grocery store, you are missing out. Penzey's has the best spice selection in town and prices that are way below grocery stores. Who knew you actually have options when buying everything from cinnamon to basil. Want something exotic? If it exists, Penzey's carries it! Seriously, people from all over the world order Penzey's online, and we are lucky enough to have one of their few retail stores in our very own Maplewdood. The place smells great and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Parking is on the street, but I've never had a problem getting a space right out front. It's worth the drive. Seriously.

Penzeys has moved back to its adorable location on Manchester. They had moved into the schnucks strip mall while recovering from fire damage in the original location. I'm so glad they're back on what I consider my "Main Street". We stopped in today to take advantage of their wear orange deal. It was a promotion where if you wore orange to support more action on gun control you could get orange spices for 1$ and if you spent 10$ you'd get a free kit of spices. I was amazed at the generosity of the free kit. The people working were so kind and knowledgeable. I love penzeys for many reasons... they're a progressive liberal company that doesn't shy away from professing their beliefs and their spices are simply incredible. Our favorite spices are the northwoods blend and murals of flavor. The northwoods blend is especially good on roasted potatoes but you could throw it on pretty much anything. My partner goes through murals of flavor fast- it's a somewhat Italian blend that's amazing in pasta sauces. We also like to throw it on garlic bread. Their are jars of every spice to smell before you purchase so you don't have to wonder what might be in the bottle. There are also a variety of sizes of containers and packets so you can pick up something for 2$ to try. I adore this generous, thoughtful company!

Always so helpful finding some of the best spice around! I love coming here! I've bought almost every spice they make!

I'm addicted. Period I've been cooking and baking from scratch more and more, so I stopped in. I love their turmeric and the Mural of Flavor blend. I use both every morning on my breakfast sandwich. I do love all of their salt-free products, but I use some with sodium too. The staff: Extremely friendly and they went out of their way to help me today, because I was a little sun-blind when I walked in. It was very bright outside today. They accepted the coupon code from the email on my phone, which I thought was awesome. Love their catalog, everything about them. Sorry, I just can't gush enough!

Variety is the spice of life. At Penzey's these are words to live by, absorb with your five senses, and take to heart. This is hands down one of my favorite spots to visit. I stop in regularly and bring out-of-town friends for a treat, because truly this store has something for everyone - if you love food. And who doesn't love food?!?Sweet or savory, you'll find a spice that is a must have to make your taste buds sing. Personally, I love their selection of cinnamon (Vietnamese Extra Fancy is awesome), the real vanilla bean pods (perfectly fresh and plump), and the salt free Mural of Flavor (made of spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives, and orange peel). The store is well stocked and displays a vast array of typical spices, unique spice blends, and specialty spices. If you like cooking, grilling, and baking, you must stop in and check out the selection. If you like to eat, you must stop in to find a treat to add a little spice to your palate. You'll find BBQ rubs, various ground peppers, and salts. There are special flavor blends to be used in Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cooking. The baking ingredients are inspiring when thinking of holiday treats - from cocoa blends to flavorful extracts. You can even find box sets for gifts! Be sure to sign up for their magazine. You can shop from the comfort of your home, if you can't get to Maplewood. So whether you like exotic or traditional flavors, you're sure to find a spice to compliment your tastes. Stop by Penzy's and add a little spice to your life!

Spice heaven- Penzeys has something for everyone, and their prices are extremely reasonable. They offer deals/discounts regularly, so be on the lookout!

We received a Penzy's wedding box as a wedding gift a couple years ago and have been hooked ever since! We didn't realize that they had brick and mortar stores until I ran into one in Maplewood and I was so excited! We mostly use all of their grilling seasonings the most but also have some for baking. They have a great email club that offers a lot of full size free products when you make purchases with their coupons. Tonight they were open for the Christmas Tree Walk and gave away free pie spice at the door! Definitely my go to place for all the spices I could ever need!

Penzey's offers a world of aromas and tastes. By the neatly stacked spice jars, a large sample jar for smelling just begs to be opened. This works well as so much of taste is smell. The cashiers are polite, knowledgeable and attentive. I loved the freebies given for spending a certain amount of money. The store is a wonderful source of gifts for Christmas or any other special occasion.

It's easy to order Penzeys online, but coming to the store is a real treat. They have bell jars next to each herb and spice, so you can smell exactly what you are getting (and discover the difference between items such as their four distinctly different cinnamons and wide array of peppercorns!). The quality is incredible and will take your cooking to a whole new level. Prices are quite reasonable; in fact I find Penzeys a better buy than grocery store spices. I get small jars of spices I use infrequently, and large bulk bags for what I use most. They have almost any spice you could possibly need. As if that weren't enough, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they almost always have a special where you can get a few spices at reduced price or even free. If you love cooking or want to learn, you simply MUST visit Penzeys!

Used to love going into the Maplewood Penzeys. Until today. Horrible service experience and will no longer be shopping here.

Penzeys would make my Hungarian friend super excited. Who knew that there were five different kinds of Hungarian paprika? Sweet, savory, half-sharp, smoked Spanish, California-style. The coolest thing about this store is seeing how one spice can have so many variations depending on the region it comes from. I also learned a cool fact: the difference between a spice and an herb. A spice is a bark, seed pod, fruit flesh, fruit peel, or root. An herb is the leaf part only. Never knew that before the nice lady at Penzeys explained it to me today!

Picture walking into a log cabin kitchen and finding a tall, dark, and sexy man, who just came indoors from chopping wood, cooking a spicy Indian curry dish for you. That's what the aromas in this store had our Christmas Walk group envisioning. I don't cook, but this store makes me wish I did. I found out that the "Vietnamese Cinnamon - Extra Fancy" isn't just talk. Sniff it. INHALE IT. IT'S EXTRA FANCY. I think this store itself is an aphrodisiac. Just....go. Spice is nice!