The Spice House
Spice store · Old Town
1512 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Highlights
Vast selection of global spices, rubs, salts & house blends
Vast selection of global spices, rubs, salts & house blends
"Spice House's owners have a long standing history in the Chicago culinary scene. From award winning moments, to hosting lectures at Newberry Library, Spice House is ready to introduce all who enter their doors a wealth of knowledge. Housed in a space retaining the same Old Town charm of decades past, Spice House is here to teach all the ins and outs of of the trade." - Kake
"Operating since 1957, this long-running spice seller offers a wide array of seasonings (seasonal items include a cheese board–themed gift set) and convenient small-format options: 'flatpacks' — essentially tiny 2-ounce baggies — are available for shoppers who want to avoid jar fatigue when replenishing a spice rack." - Francky Knapp
"Alex Wilkens, a vice president of product, warns that high-quality saffron can easily overpower a dish: even very small amounts will provide the vivid golden color and floral aroma you want. Grinding saffron into a powder (rather than gently crumbling the threads) and using large quantities can make the rice taste vaguely metallic, so he recommends measuring by pinches, not teaspoons. For a paella that serves 12, aim for at most two small pinches of saffron and bloom them briefly in hot broth to release their flavor." - Ivy Manning
"Located in Old Town, The Spice House has barrelfuls of any dried herb, root, or spice you could possibly need, plus housemade spice blends and gift sets that would make anyone who likes to cook smile real big. Need special Mexican vanilla or Indonesian cinnamon? No problem. Can’t find black lime or star anise anywhere? Don’t worry. Even if they don’t have it in stock they’ll just order it for you." - courtney sprewer
"Located in Old Town, The Spice House has barrelfuls of any dried herb, root, or spice you could possibly need, plus housemade spice blends and gift sets that would make anyone who likes to cook smile real big. Need special Mexican vanilla or Indonesian cinnamon? No problem. Can’t find black lime or star anise anywhere? Don’t worry. Even if they don’t have it in stock they’ll just order it for you. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
