The shop owner was AWESOME in helping me pick out and ship a father's day gift- she has premade…read morespice bundles in different sizes and themes, but you can also build your own and they'll ship it right from in store! She also made sure to help me get the best shipping price since I was shopping in store, which was so kind. She apparently mixes all of the store branded spice blends herself, which is so cool. There are so many cool and local items in the shop I didn't get to explore- I can't wait to go back!

The best spice store I have ever found. Cozy, knowledgeable, fantastic quality and obscure variety…read moreof blends and whole spices.

They offer a large selection of spice blends, tea blends, flavored sugar, flavored salt, candles…read morebased on the teas, sampler sets, and mocktail kits. You can smell the tea in jars before deciding to purchase. They can also make tea drinks for you. The products can be expensive.

The teas and spices are mind blowing good! Always a must stop any time the wife or I am in town…read more The tea selection is superb and are of great flavor. The employees are very friendly and ready to assist with any questions.

I happened to be passing by this place & decided to go inside to check it out. Well my oh my, the…read morearomas wafting through the store is simply amazing. There are so many different herbs & spices to choose from you have to know what they all are too, which of course I did not, but that's ok, staff is there to help. I really pondered what to get & realized I had to think about the things I cook, since I don't actually bake. I also saw on the other part of the store, there are teas available too, so had to get some as well. Another section where there are chocolate & baked goods are a different store actually. So you can find something here for yourself or as gifts, so check it out.

Came here looking for nigella seeds for Lebanese bread and star anise and was not disappointed! If…read moreyou are looking for that rare spice and want to support a local business Salem Spice is one of the only businesses in the Northshore you'll find what you are looking for.

A fantastic experience for your senses, the smells in here are amazing as are the spice rubs and…read morespice salt. A well laid out and modern design store with enticing sections to explore for culinary inclined. The ladies, here were very lovely and helpful.

Absolute gem of a shop. We went in during a day trip to the area and I had such a lovely and…read morewonderful conversation about spices with the shop owner, Anne. She was so very knowledgeable and friendly and took a huge amount of time to explain the origin of where they get their spices and also how to use them in a lot of ways. I ended up buying multiple packages of the recipe kits for some of the Indian recipes so that I can try some of the seasonings that I'm not familiar with prior to buying. I wish that it was closer, but anytime I'm in the area. I will be headed back that way for more knowledgeable conversation from a fellow foodie... Oh yeah, and to re-supply!

I want to love it... funky store, very interesting. But it seems that each time I walk in, "I can't…read moreget no, satisfaction" - its a funky place that requires adult supervision and navigation assistance. And that is not what I have gotten. :-( Which is a bummer. The FIRST time I walked in, the cute owner was being interviewed by local news folk... and with all that attention, there was zero attention for in-coming clients. The second and third and forth times I've been in... not full... not a lot of people... same thing. I will keep trying until I get some help. Which is weird from what I hear from the CN's fans. Condiments, teas, do-it-yourself scrubs, masks, oils, soaps, planters with all kinds of cute little succulents. You'd think you are in a magic shop somewhere Harry Potter may ask Hermione or Snape to whip up (so he can get a table at the Railtrail when it's at peak craziness!). A little bit hippy, a lot new age, it's a store of wonders. But it's not for everyone. My 18 year old won't be caught in this beautiful little store. I hope I get caught (by the staff) and get a guided tour and introduction to something new - I'm a sucker for body scrubs...

I have been a loyal customer of Crose Nest from the very beginning, and now I'm here to recommend a…read morenew service they are offering - wedding and party favors!! Crose Nest made GORGEOUS spice blend vials for the favors at my wedding. We chose Black Lava Salt and a golden Mesquite seasoning, and Kinsey (the lovely owner of Crose Nest) layered them in glass vials, creating beautiful landscapes. You can choose from SO many spices, or create teas, bath blends, etc - so many options for cooking, drinking, and pampering! Kinsey put each vial in a beautiful linen drawstring bag, and hand-stamped our custom wedding stamp on the front of each one. Our guests were delighted by these favors. I can't recommend this service from Crose Nest enough!

I've been a customer for close to 30.years. Usually I plan out what I need & buy through Penzy's…read morewonderful catalog. I enjoy getting the catalog with all the amazing reciped and stories from cooks throughout the country. Caught off guard, I decided to hit the actual store....and sooooo glad I did! I've baked both professionally and now just on my own. I also love to cook. The variety at Penzy's is endless. I use several of their blends. Lately I've been into their Turkish and Sunny Spain seasonings. Other favorites are : Tuscan Sunset, Greek Seasoning, Berebere Seasoning and much more. Baking I always use their Mexican Vanilla extract... It's awesome! You can purchase their fresh spices & blends in small or larger sizes... In jars or bags. They also carry the jars plain, unlabeled to fill with whatever you'd like.

Great selection of spices, variety of sizes is a bonus. I applaud the business for their position…read moreon many social issues. I have to say though, the encouragement of masks in the store is silly. The forms of masks I saw on people were either ineffective material and or worn improperly. Take the signs down.

I just remembered I went here a few years back before COVID and I truly enjoyed the experience . I…read morebought several balsamic vinegar sans they shipped for free. Wonderful shop lady helped me and I found everyone in Portland was so friendly. The shop was adorable . I post this so late but mainly as a reminder when I am there next year to visit the shop again . I have no pictures.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. I'm a regular visitor to Portland and always walk the Commercial St. strip…read more Sadly, this place closed a few years ago and there's no information on what the owners are doing now. It sort of just evaporated. A real loss, because I loved the place. But I don't want anyone to make the trip and be disappointed. It's gone.

What an adorable shop! Yesterday was my best friends birthday and we both love crystals and natural…read moreproducts, and I had been dying to check this place out once I saw their website! From the beautiful jewelry, to the handmade journals, and the knowledge of the wonderful women there, my first visit is definitely the first of many to come! Absolutely loved this hidden gem! Emily

So happy to have a place like this close to home!!!! Mary has done a wonderful job at making this…read moreshop feel homey and welcoming to all types of people from every path in life. Whether you are going in for a certain item, looking for advice, or want to discover something you never even knew you needed she makes sure to have it all and is constantly changing, adding new items and growing! You'll love this place!

This place was a lot larger than I expected, and they carry an unimaginable number of spices,…read moresauces, salts, pepper seasonings, teas, and grains, plus a smaller amount of coffee, dried mushrooms, marmalades/preserves/jams, honey, and oils. There's probably something for every kind of cuisine out there. I was quite happy to find that they had a special flavor of Japanese rice seasoning I couldn't find at Hmart and other Asian stores. I also ended up getting lavender flowers and yuzu marmalade to enhance and go with my matcha tea. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. I'll definitely be back for some specialty items!

We drove quite a bit just to shop at Christina's Spices! This shop is nestled in Inman Square and…read morecontains spices from all around the world. There are specialty spreads, sauces, nuts, beans, teas, etc. you can purchase as well. Speaking to the owner's son, he mentioned spices are purchased in the USA (that have been imported from other countries) and purchased directly from other countries as well. I visited this shop when it first opened maybe about 7-8 years ago. It was located near Christina's Homemade Icecream shop and didn't have as much stock. I'm so glad this establishment blossomed into a full spice library! One suggestion for the owners would be to label sections with spices by maybe country or curries vs marinades etc. I bought so many spices since we are never in the area. My purchases ranged from Thai green curry spice mix to goghugaru chilli flakes. What a delightful visit I had and I even picked up a few gifts for friends too!

I had a previous experience with them several years ago when the woman behind the counter was…read morereally snobby. I decided to give them a second chance today, and the found the staff there very friendly and knowledgeable. I came away with some great make up tips and a few new products.