Ordered online from the Spice house and was so thrilled to see they are Chicago based- so when I…read morevisit family I could come! We spent so much time in this store sampling spices (which is a great perk of going in store), and getting to try the different varieties. The spice merchants were also super nice and helpful in having us try ones we wouldn't have thought of based on our flavor palettes.

A magical store filled with inspiration for cooks, grill masters, bakers and adventurous eaters. I…read morehad a specific list and a salesperson was efficient in tracking down 5 items and explaining the difference between two kinds of mustard seeds. The store has cute boxes made for four bottles if you want to put together a theme as a gift. Prices weren't out of line with what I'd expect to pay in a supermarket, maybe a dollar more per bottle.

It is so wonderful to finally have a fully stocked Indian grocery store in the kitchen. Of course,…read moreit's no Latel Bros. but it's actually quite good for basics when you don't have time for Devon. We have not had any issues with quality or expired goods. We've bought produce as well as frozen goods. Yes, you pay a premium for the convenience (for example, Halidram's frozen chapatis are $1 more per bag).

Stopped by today at 4:38 pm to grab some Indian sweets and desserts. Went home and saw this. Mold…read moregrowing inside. Feels like they are not refrigerating properly or frozen items are left out for a while before it gets moved. Either way, not coming back.

I needed to kill a little time between stopping at Hewn and picking up some groceries from Jewel,…read moreso I stopped to wander Central Street for a bit. I'm glad I had the opportunity to stop into The Spice House today! When I came in there was an employee standing right near the front who asked if I needed anything, and though they didn't have the item I asked about (a brine bag--Thanksgiving is fewer than three weeks away!), I wandered around a bit anyway. I picked up some vanilla bean paste (I use this in place of vanilla extract), cinnamon maple sugar, some broth concentrate, and a bag of crystalized ginger. That brought me above their threshold for getting a free flat-pack item so I chose some Back of the Yards spice, which is part of their Heritage Collection. The woman who checked me out said that it tastes good as a rub but it's also great in potatoes and stuff. I'm looking forward to tasting it because it sounds delicious... I just wish they had a Ravenswood or Lincoln Square one too! The Heritage Collection is a line of spices created to be reminiscent of various neighborhoods--Pullman, Back of the Yards, Central Ave., etc. Cool idea to celebrate the city and its environs! Staff were really friendly. They also appear to have a tasting bar; I didn't really understand what it was until I was about to leave and saw some folks being offered tasted of stuff. I don't know if I would have wanted to taste what they had out there (though the Greektown spice did sound interesting!) but next time I stop in I'd love to have the chance to do so because it definitely can be intimidating to buy spices you haven't used before, or those for which you have no frame of reference (like the Heritage Collection ones that are made particularly for this store). If I made one suggestion, it would be to have a few recipes here or there. for some of the spices, especially some of those that might not be part of the standard spice cupboard/might be a bit more intimidating than others. They do have suggestions on some of them but I wouldn't mind adding to my recipe collection!

The Spice House has every spice you need and ones you didn't know you needed. I was a bit…read moreoverwhelmed with so many options. The staff were so helpful and were extremely knowledgeable. They had a section of Chicago themed spices that were intriguing and also could be a nice gift. There so many unique spices and excited to try them.

Penzey's is my go to place for spices. The store is nicely organized and each spice includes a…read moredescription of the spice, how to use it and a jar you can smell the spice. Spices come in a variety of sizes. I like the small trial packets for a spice I am not sure I will like. They also have herbs, peppers and rubs. The staff are helpful, knowledgeable, but not overbearing. They have premade gift boxes, which always makes a nice gift. I have gifted their products several times over the years. Their products are high quality and I will continue to try a different spice each time I visit.

Service wasn't great. Spices were OK. I think the spice house has better stuff. Don't think I will…read morecome back or recommend.

Love Marlena. I need all of the healthcare she provides. Marlena is an expert. Please try this…read morelong-standing proprietor.

"He who controls the spice controls the universe." - Dune…read more The spice trade routes changed global world economies. Once a closely-guarded secret punishable by death, now spice is as easily accessible as opening the spice drawer. I've watched with interest as turmeric has been touted as a spice that has anti-inflammatory properties, aids in reducing cholesterol, helps mood, etc. I visited Love That Spice, a cute spice shop in downtown Highland Park. This is a friendly and welcoming space with premium spice and tea blends. I tried the Golden Milk Latte, which contains turmeric. They asked if I wanted to add a little honey but noooooo I had to deny myself and abstain. I regret it as I don't like the taste of turmeric. The staff was very helpful in answering my questions and preparing my drink. Next time I will have them add the honey. Love That Spice will help you to love that spice.

I cook a lot of authentic Polish food and the Krakow spice mix is amazing! I use it in so many…read moredishes I buy the large jar now!

Love Penzeys!! The store is so cute and welcoming. I also really appreciate how fresh the spices…read moreare. With so many worries about additives in spices recently, it's been really nice to have a place to get quality spices. Highly recommend.

There is a great array of spices in this quaint shop. If you want it tgey have it! I would…read morerecommend this shop.

Spices are great. Last year I purchased $100.00 worth of spices during the holidays.On Nov.14 of…read more2025 I was told that I could use 55 dollars to purchase because they would end on Dec 1st.Today I called to update my information and I was told that the 5 20 dollar coupons had expired on October 31 of this year.I will have to think hard if I should go back this year...!!

Me and my wife recently stopped here to see what the spice house had to offer. My wife is a cook by…read moretrade and she needed some more spices for a couple of recipes that she wanted to make very soon. We found a few great spices here and many spices we've never heard of before. They have spice bundles and even some rubs as well. Price point is actually pretty fair for what it is just because seeing some of the stuff is definitely hard to find somebody's products. Staff here is absolutely friendly and helpful and know their merchandise really well when it comes to finding something specific.

We had been to the Milwaukee location of the Spice House before, but this one is bigger and of…read morecourse closer! In addition to spices and spice blends, they also have soup mixes and "Exact Packs" (spice packs with recipes to make a specific dish). They also have brown-bag refills so you can refill the jars you already have. Staff were friendly and chatty. Definitely worth checking out for foodies in Naperville!

I purchased Lemon Myrtle from this company, $40 plus shipping. It was so horrible I had to remove…read moreit from my house due to the rancid smell. The owner was rude, disrespectful and came across as angry. They didn't stand behind the product nor did they offer to help in any way. I definitely don't recommend this company. Herb Nazi

If it weren't for Groupon, I would never have known this business existed. I am now a happy…read morecustomer of eSutras! Being vegan does not mean I am also giving up sweets. A slice of vegan cake at Whole Foods costs $5.00. Too much! I decided to bake for myself, and for that, I needed vegan ingredients. Enter Groupon. I got bars of Cacaos 71% Ultra Rich Chocolate; packages of Vegan Espresso Chocolate Wafers; two containers of Vegan Rice Milk White Chocolate; and two packages of Vegan Chocolate Chips. Everything is delicious. Everything works well in recipes. Even I was surprised how good these products are. I mean, who thought you could get White Chocolate with Rice Milk? But you can! I can't discern any difference in taste between the vegan version and the full fat version that uses dead animals as part of its ingredients. I'm also pleased to be able to patronize a small, local business. The company does offer a lot of other products, which I cannot review as I have not used them. However, the high quality of the things I have had only encourage me to try other products. The staff is really nice, too. I met one of the production people, and talked on the phone to the owner. Super sweet, both of them. They answered all my questions patiently and completely. In fact, they were so enthusiastic about the products that I got excited, too! I highly recommend eSutras, even if you don't have a Groupon! I will definitely be patronizing this business in the future.

This mini grocery was my father's favorite store because of a different variety of liquor including…read morewine and beer. The liquor shelves were fully stocked and organized well. They also have fresh veggies and fruits. Also if you're looking for a good quality and local coffee Garden Gourmet has.  I bought four bottles of different kinds of wine and a dozen of beer that I will give to my father. He also asked me to buy him a Montrose because he hasn't tasted it yet. And I'm sure he loves it because the owner of the mini store described to me what it tastes like. Owner also recommended the Rose wine Underwood and I bought also this.  And also if you are looking to cater your party they have a service. You can see the photos of their food in their business photos. I highly recommend this mini grocery if you're looking for a different variety of liquor.

One might wonder how does a market almost a block away compete with the Jewel grocery, but it does…read morein so many ways. First when I walk in I do feel transported to a market that I might wander into Smyth travels. It has a little bit of everything along with quality products, and during a time like the pandemic one can appreciate it even more for all the clutch things you need. I appreciate the variety and the staff is helpful without being overbearing. Prices are reasonable.