AllSpice Culinarium is our primary go-to when we are replenishing our spice pantry. Beyond stocking a wide variety of dry spices from across the globe, they also carry a large variety of oils and vinegars (which can be taste-tested) for your culinary projects (for those familiar, think vomFASS). AllSpice's staff are usually friendly, always informative, and able to connect you with the right item(s). Their goods come in a variety of sizes making it easy to experiment with something new (umami dust? Porcini mushroom sea salt? Yes to both) or refill a favorite. You can also find a few curated products on their shelves - an example (and our favorite): Col. Pabst Private Stash All-Malt Amber Lager Worcestershire sauce as well as a variety of storage containers, shakers, dispensers, and related kitchenware. Things to know: * AllSpice is located in Des Moines' East Village. * Metered street parking is available, if you can get it. There is lot and ramp parking within a couple of blocks. The East Village offers a variety of shopping, entertainment, and dinning experiences. Consider taking a morning or afternoon to browse. * https://allspiceonline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooh-GUU8RVZQsW_JUciATjU1HYdSzt6hO8togRDE7l1NhsWMiEL read more

Nice and well stocked little spice shop in downtown Des Moines. The staff were very friendly and helpful and will assist you in finding anything that you may be looking for. They have lots of spices and kitchen related accessories. read more

Allspice is my dream spice store come true! For a spice lover like me, this place makes me so happy. When you walk in you immediately inhale the wonderful aroma of spices. I'm sure you'll find every spice you could ever want and more. They have everything from the more common ones like cinnamon and basil to the more exotic and hard-to-find ones like Baharat and Za'atar. I can't believe the unique variety and selection they have. Can you believe they have six different kinds of paprika?! They even have a Gusto Pizza Co. seasoning blend that I'm going to have to try next. The quality and taste of their spices is amazing. I've been impressed with every single one I've gotten so far. And their prices are so reasonable. I can't believe how little they charge for a local shop. They even beat Penzey's prices. I'll never go back there again. I'm an AllSpice customer for life. Lastly, I really appreciate that they're open until 6:00 p.m. That's so convenient for us working people who would otherwise have to come in on a Saturday. You can also order on their website and pickup your order curbside. They deliver and ship, too. I can't forget to mention the friendly and helpful employees. They'll help you find what you're looking for. read more

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This place is a hidden gem ! Are you looking for a specific condiment or seasoning and the store doesn't have it? You are in luck ! This store carries all kinds of seasoning, condiments and even aged balsamic vinegar. I was replicating a recipe from Gordon Ramsay and I could not find 2 seasoning items at the supermarket and I went to three if them. Guess what? You guessed it! AllSpice had it and I was able to complete the meal. Really great place to buy your spices and help a local store. They also ship all over the country. read more

Stumbled upon this shop in the East Village and I'm so glad I did! What a great selection of spices! Anything you could think of in various sizes and combinations. Look for spice combinations with suggested pairings or recipes. The back of the shop offers olive oils and flavored vinegars. The front also had a very interesting selection of maple syrups and I got myself a variety pack that I'm excited to try on some pancakes. The staff are friendly and so helpful. You can also shop online for spices if you can't make it to Des Moines to go in person. Higly recommend! read more

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This is a terrific little store in the East Village! I'd been here one other time before this visit but it had been quite a while. I'm so glad I returned as I found some awesome little gifts for Christmas, among the other things I came in for. I browsed the aisles a few times to make sure I saw everything. I needed help and asked a young man for help. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and really a great ambassador for the store. I can't wait to have my hot chocolate and see what others think of their items. I rarely give 5 stars but this store actually deserves 6. It was packed full of friendly employees, respectful shoppers and a nice scent of different flavors. I enjoyed my 30 minute stay and got wished Merry Christmas before I left. When people tell you to shop locally, this is the place they had in mind! read more

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If you are a foodie, do yourself a favor and make AllSpice a must for shopping. They offer an amazing selection of baking, cooking, and grilling spices, along with rubs for grilling. They also have an unbelievable selection of olive oils and vinegars for every taste. I especially appreciate the fact that I can buy spices in plastic bags at reasonable prices and it allows me to save on crazy packaging. The staff is incredible and you will feel very welcome. read more

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This place needs to be your spice and baking needs designation! I love this place because the staff is extremely helpful and the selection is phenomenal. The Veg Out is my favorite variety pack with the amazing tangy herb and dill seasoning and the ammazza suocera that packs a punch in any meal. Their staff is lovely, the place smells great, and it makes for an awesome gift destination with their pre-packaged gift sets! read more

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Best spot for quality oils - spices and herbs! Helpful staff - amazing aroma! Feel very fortunate to have this independent store in East Village.. and they are even open on Sundays and Mondays! Their store provides an uplifting environment in addition to amazingly fresh products. read more

Just phenomenal selection, well-priced, friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. My gawd. Just go, and get some almond or lemon extracts, roasted onion cilantro oil, and literally any herb or spice or blend thereof, this place is ridiculously good. What a gem! read more

Great East Village find! I just wandered in one afternoon, drawn in by its nice scent. At first, I thought, "Oh cool, spices," but then I realized the value of this shop! They have a great variety of baking ingredients like cinnamon sticks and vanilla, cooking spices and herbs. They also have an area in the back where you can taste test flavored olive oil and vinegar. Spice Haul: House seasoning blend, Quebec Steak Seasoning, Curry powder (hot), Greek Seasoning blend, Italian Seasoning Blend. Their blends make me excited to get some cooking done! There were some other cool mixes that I didn't get like Truffle Parmesan, Island Jerk, and Rotisserie. This is a great place to check out if you like to cook and are bored of just plain salt and pepper. read more

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I could do some damage shopping here as they have such brilliant spices, oils and gifts. Each time I go they seem to have something new but keep the cool brand esthetic that makes me feel at home. This is a wonderful place to shop and learn more about all the delightful food you consume. It is clean, affordable and offers excellent customer service. (Go!!!!!!!!) read more

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This place is Outstanding!! I was a line cook for about 10 years and this store has everything you could ever want. I bought blackening seasoning, freeze dried shallots, pesto infused olive oil and its to die for. They have several infused oils and Balsamic vinegar to actually try BEFORE you buy. I also bought some Mexican Oregano, which is more fragrant and really packs a punch with flavor. The staff is very friendly and are at the ready for any questions you may have. Also bought some beef rub for a future Roast. If you visit this store you will be very happy all around. Customer for life with my first visit. read more

Very friendly and they have all the spices, even kala namak, black salt for an eggy taste.

Always smells fantastic when we walk through the door! Love to get our spices from here, as well as amazing flavored vinegars and oils! The staff is always willing to offer help for whatever it is you're looking for, and under normal conditions (non-COVID) they also have samples of their vinegars, oils, and sometimes treats up front with great recipes! A not miss when you need your next spices for anything! Also an excellent place to find gifts for the cook you know! Multiple sizes, grinds, and heat levels available! A quality spice makes any meal spectacular! read more

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I've been doing more cooking at home as I'm sure many others are doing now plus I am trying to support local businesses as much as possible. So when I was running low on salt for my grinder, I was happily surprised to discover that AllSpice was open for me to pick up an order. But why stop at just salt? I ended up perusing their entire website and added a few more things I could use plus a few more I thought I might like to try. Once I placed the order, I received an email letting me know when it was ready. Parking was plentiful so we were able to pull up right outside where my order was delivered with a smile. If you are looking for a small business to support during these strange times (or even when we return to "normal"), I recommend AllSpice! read more

Looking for a last minute gift for someone who cooks or grills? I was recently in this store and they have endless options for that type of person. They have gift packs that are already picked out or you can pick and choose your favorite spices. It's a very potent store. But smells are free! read more

I was just walking around east village and stumbled into this place. I could smell the spices from the outside and saw lots of people there so I decided to stop in. This place is pretty awesome. They have every spice you can think of. Not only that but their selection of infused olive oil is huge. You can sample it also so that is very nice. They also have a huge selection of vinegar. I ended up buying the garlic infused olive oil. Will be having it with bread. Cool little place. read more

AllSpice - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

This store is amazing! An extensive selection of fresh spices from all of the world, high grade extra virgin olive oils, a variety of balsamic vinegars, and much much more! I was able to taste an artisan Worcestershire sauce they sell, and it totally changed my view of the condiment. Go in and try it! The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a great place for your culinary needs and unique gifts. read more

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AllSpice is the spice, oil and vinegar store of your dreams. They have every spice I've ever had the chance to think of and they have infused oils and vinegars. I never thought I'd be huge on flavored balsamic vinegar, then I tried it and oh man... So good! It's a little pricy, but if you need something specific or want something a little better quality, I'd recommend you go here. read more

Great people! Excellent, unique selection! As a home chef, this store is the definition of my happy place. From my trusty favorites, such as Mushroom Sage Olive Oil and Greek Seasoning, to adventurous new finds, I rarely leave this store without a full bag of awesomeness! Prices are reasonable for what you get and you can't beat the service! read more

Growing up in North West Iowa with a meat and potatoes family I had no clue that any other spices existed besides SALT AND PEPPER! So when I moved away from home and discovered ethnic restaurants my taste buds got a whole new slew of things I would desire forever!!! AllSpice brings so many of those taste from around the world into one little store in east downtown Des Moines! If your looking for something to give your stir fry a kick, or make a burger taste like Indian food this is your go to spot in town! They let you try, smell, even feel any of the spices or fresh oils they have for sale! My favorite thing is the gift box sets they sell! So I can send a little flavor back home to North West Iowa.. To show them what they are missing! read more

This place has all the spices. No, really, they've got everything. They've got all the spices you need and a few zillion more you'll really, really want when you get there and check them out. Ooh la la! So far, our picks have included garlic powder, Mexican oregano, basil leaf, whole rosemary, celery salt, celery seed, wasabi powder, guajillo chile powder, whole lavender flowers (amazing on any dessert with an icing, good god!), honey powder, cayenne powder, tarragon leaf, a tikka masala blend, and (wait for it...) chardonnay-smoked celtic gray sea salt -- and yeah, it's as good as it sounds. Mmmm. 85% of my spice rack says "AllSpice" now, and that means I need to get back to the store and fill in the missing 15% with MORE ALLSPICE SPICES. The people working in the store are helpful and know their herbs, spices, oils, vinegars, etc. And the prices are beyond reasonable. Trips to AllSpice are so much fun...and when I start to feel guilty about how many new spices I'm buying, I get the bill and realize I haven't actually spent near as much as I imagined! The prices are that awesome. LOVE this place. read more

Being in this store I felt like a kid in a candy store. This place is a awesome. I couldn't get enough of sampling the different olive oils and balsamic vinegar. I have never been in a store with such huge variety of spices and it seems like they have thought of everything, they have your sweet, your spicy, your savory, your rubs, your herbs and even 32 different varieties of salt and peppers. If you can think of it, they probably have it. My favorite part about this place is they usually have some dish out that uses a few of their products with the recipe! I ended up getting the Garlic Olive Oil and Black Currant Balsamic Vinegar, Blackened Seasoning, Gusto Pizza Co. Pizza Seasoning Blend, and Quebec Poultry Seasoning. I am very excited to create some delicious meals with my recent purchases and of course invite all my friends who love to cook to check this place out. read more

Extensive array of oils, vinegars, herbs, & spices. Quality product. Slowly but surely their product has taken over my pantry and moved into some of my cupboards. Powdered honey, crystallized ginger, dried lavender, and numerous flavored sugars....yum. I'm just running around adding flavor to my life! read more

I've only tried the popcorn seasonings, but they are enough to make me come back whenever I'm in town to stock up. Great gift ideas here, something a little out of the ordinary. There are gift sets of any price range already packaged. You can take shots of olive oil and vinegars if that's your style. read more

AllSpice - Try some olive oil or shop around one of the many spices. - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Very cool place with helpful and friendly staff. All of the samples are awesome too! read more

Can't say enough good things about this spice shop! Every time I pass through I stock up on their spices. They have a wide range of varieties which are reasonably priced and the best part is you can sample them all! They also sell gourmet flavor infused olive oils and vinegars which you can also sample. I definitely recommend visiting if you like to cook. And I just found out you can shop online, which is great considering I live in California, but I'll still pay them a visit next time I pass through! read more

For all you foodies and wannabe chef, this is the place to go to! Loads loads of different spices and oil. I saw a few unique ones but wasn't brave enough to get it. I got the healthy one without salt content and it is sooooo good. I love that it is salt free so that I can control my salt content. Very fragrant and adds a lot of punch to the dishes. My favorite is the quebec seafood seasoning. I actually put it on everything! Will definitely come back to pick up some more for myself and as gifts for the cooks in my life. read more

Such an awesome awesome spice and olive oil/vinegar store. Huge spice selection, blends, and generous amounts. You can sample the olive oils and vinegars. I love the chipotle and the butter olive oils. My boyfriend is a big fan of the roasted onion and cilantro. They have nice gift packs if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed. I wish they existed in California! Also their website has lots of recipes with ideas for their spice blends. read more

This place is just so great. The people are so friendly and welcoming. I get Christmas gifts here every year - they have nice little bundles that make great last minute gifts or specialized gifts for different people on your list! A few of my favorite things are the vanilla paste (GREAT for baking) and the honey flavored vinegar. Don't be intimidated if you aren't a seasoned chef - the staff are so helpful they'll make sure you feel right at home! Some other shops in the east village can be a bit pretentious but All Spice never feels that way! read more