When in the area, we try to stop. Penzey's does have a couple of locations in Chicago but not near our house. Trying to keep our sodium down with flavorful spices. The store uses wood crates as shelving giving a bit of a warehouse feel. Staff in all locations (we have been to four) have always been eager to help and knowledgeable with excellent suggestions. They often have specials significantly discounted to encourage experimentation. We also use their trial packets for a small amount of a new spice. Join their e-mail list for in-store freebies- e.g., we got three full-size jars of dehydrated sweat potatoes, garlic powder, and curry powder. You had 6 spices to choose from! They are open on Sundays! read more

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I've always had a great experience shopping at Penzeys. The selection is impressive and everything I've tried has been top notch in terms of quality. The staff is always helpful and genuinely kind, which makes shopping there even better. The stores themselves are really inviting, and their pre made gift sets are such a thoughtful option for birthdays or holidays. It's one of my go to places for both everyday staples and special gifts. read more

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Panzers spice stores are awesome and I love them. High quality spices and great customer service. Beautiful stores and they make wonderful gift baskets. read more

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Nice place to pop into on an afternoon. Every spice imaginable, very homey ambience, staff are very helpful as well. read more

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Love all the spices. Foxpoint is my favorite to add to anything! Everything else is really good, and love the xombination of spices they offer to try. read more

Went to Penzey's spices today with my son. Went to see what else they had after my son bought me 6 salt free spice combos for my birthday. I am on a low salt diet. They have tons of no salt options both individual spices and combos. Definitely the place to go. They had containers of each spice you could sniff so you could tell if you would like that particular spice or blend. Wonderfully arranged inside. The ladies staffing the store were extremely helpful and pleasant. Had quite a variety of spices, hot chocolate mixes, some extracts and unusual spices. I cook a variety of ethnic food and have a cupboard full of exotic spices. I was able to purchase sumac for Persian food, lemongrass for Asian food, and also five spice blend. They have so many kinds of red, black and White pepper and salts too. Run......don't walk - excellent stuff read more

Their spices are so fresh and pungent!l And their prices are fair. They have me as a customer for life. (I have a feeling that these few that have left bad reviews buy most of their meals from the dollar menu at McDonalds - sorry) read more

Wonderful Spices! Love the cocoa mixes! I just received several spices. I love them all so far! The cinnamon and vanilla sugar are yummy on toast. Thank you for your excellent products made with love! Will be back to purchase more in the near future! read more

Every time I place a delivery order it turns into such a debacle. Navigating the website is horrible, especially if you have a cell phone only. Then they have things that are named the same but are different. How is that OK and then to do a return they want you to mail it back instead of just bringing it to a store to exchange it. Makes me not want to shop here. I used to shop at the Spice merchant, I really miss them. If they hadn't closed down, I would've never stepped foot into Penzey's. In my opinion, their customer service is horrible!! read more

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in general the products are good but overpriced. There are better options if you Google spice blends.

LOVE Penzeys Spices. All their seasonings taste fresh and have a flavor punch. Nothing like the stale grocery store jars. The Chicago Steak seasoning is one of my faves. Also absolutely love the Resist seasoning. read more

Best quality spices you can get! Wouldn't go anywhere else and their customer service is amazing.

Diverse selection of spices and an educated staff that's willing to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Thank you Penzeys

The bottom line is that their spices are top quality, they treat their customers fairly and they offer tons of specials, discounts and provide free things all of time time. Shame of the individuals writing reviews about their politics and trying to destroy a small business because you disagree with them. If this were reversed, the party would blame the "liberal agenda" for ruining a small republican business. The business being punished for being honest about their views is the exact reason we have to search so carefully and not support bigoted businesses. They have my business for life. read more

Couldn't find Sumac or Fenugreek anywhere so then I checked Penzeys...yay! Great quality, great service from helpful and knowledgeable employees and great prices. Please realize that super-cheap spices at the grocery store are probably years old! Spices not only make your food taste better but they are also nutritious...always most nutritious and best tasting when as fresh as possible, like what you find at Penzeys. read more

One of the better locations. I guess because it closer to the home base of Wawatosa but Mannnn... This location 1. Larger than the Charlotte location 2. Offers more sections than the Charlotte location. 3. Has happier employees and that's saying a lot because of all the locations I have visited this is the perky one 4. Won't harass you to pull up a coupon when they know of said coupon floating about. 5. Beats the Durham location for parking and employee joy and floor plan layout. Mr. Penzeys is what made me check them out and his politics have kept me loyal. Plus, it's local and a small business feel even though they're no longer small biz. Keep it up and give them a try. They're doors away from Conscious Carnivore. Any obtuse or not routine spice or season may lead you here. read more

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I shop the Beverley Hills store. The spices are great, the staff is friendly and helpful. If you don't believe me, believe the second cabinet I had to purchase to fit all the Penzeys spices in. read more

Penzeys Spices - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The best. Order for pick up is so quick and easy. Love the Ozark spice on breakfast potatoes.

"the Spice House" has the BEST spices! They sell flatpacks that ship for free which is great if you want to try a new spice. They also have commercials that celebrate there professional chefs spices they've added to there spice line. No political commentary and great sales. I am extremely happy I have switched to "The Spice House" and have been nothing but happy with everything I've purchased. read more

Great store - friendly and helpful staff... phenomenal selection. Penzeys has been great during Covid in terms of keeping everyone safe. Be careful, the longer you spend in the store the more you'll likely spend! This said, I do enjoy wandering around and picking out some new :) read more

These folks are bad apples. Get what you need anywhere else buy here. Food and service both terrible.

I've been trying to get the Rojo seasoning for over a month now. When I called around to the stores a few weeks ago I was told just took the Rojo off the shelves because they expire in MAY! Seriously?? I would have used 3 bottles by the time they expire in May, do these just go to waste? 4 weeks later and none of the stores have Rojo. We won't be supporting Penzeys anymore knowing they take products off their shelves 4 months before they expire. What a waste! read more

Love EVERYTHING about this store. Fresh, amazing assortment of spices and flavorings. I found their website to be helpful and informative.

I absolutely love this store! The staff are great and they get excited with you when you explain what you are looking to cook/create. Hopefully things can get back to normal and the smelling jars can come back out, but of course covid is why they are not. read more

Used Penzey spices forever until as of late. Now, they're too pricey, not nearly the quality of freshness they used to be. Why the differences, I don't know but I do know there are far too many alternatives to waste my money on a Penzey Spice. SAD but true! read more

A manager told me I was killing children because I (fully vaccinated) forgot a mask and had to ask for one when I entered the store. Completely unprofessional and honestly quite shocking. I fully support stores requiring masks, but don't put up a sign offering masks to those who forgot if your managers are going to harass people about it? read more

The WORST customer service!!! The woman there had the fn nerve to tell me I should have been there yesterday. Because obviously picking up spices 60 miles away is more important than my neices wedding. All I wanted was the spices I'd paid for two days ago. I'll never buy Penzeys again. Bob read more

My go to local source for spices As a cooking enthusiast, I'm thrilled to have a Penzey's location on the Near West side of Madison. I almost exclusively rely on their products for dried spices and seasonings. Other than some eclectic Asian spices, I can pretty much find whatever I need there. While things are sorted by alphabetical order, they do have separate sections for things like baking ingredients, chilis, pepper etc., which can be a little confusing when you get to the P section and can't find pepper because it is in a separate section. But it's not a large store, so eventually you'll figure it out. The staff is generally pretty laid back. They greet you when you enter, let you do your shopping and are available when you have a question. They sell spices in various quantities, but remember that spices have a shelf life of six to twelve months, so the half pound bag of cumin may seem like a bargain on a per ounce basis, but if you are going to use an ounce per year, stick with the smaller quantity. Even though Penzey's can be a little more expensive than your local supermarket, the quality level of the product is consistently high and because it is a specialty purveyor, the product on the shelf is fresher Some of the products I really love: * Pure vanilla extract - the gold standard for vanilla * Ground chipotle pepper - infuses a wonderful smoky flavor to my Mexican dishes * Extra Fancy Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon - The cinnamon choice of America's Test Kitchen, 'nuf said * Dutch process high fat cocoa powder - make a chocolate cake with this stuff and you'll have the unconditional love of your kids, trust me * Whole Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns - the "Bold" is in the description for a reason, these peppercorns pack some serious heat. read more

The folks are bad apples. Get what you need anywhere else buy here. Ug...they are the worst.

Super. I just don't know which to use. The packaging was beautiful. I absolutely love this business. Thank you for the company's honest opinion about our political situation. Great Customer Service. I also received my gorgeous box ahead of time. I learned about Penzeys in high end cooking books. Thanks Penzeys! One huge complaint. Penzey's has SO many fabulous choices it is hard to only buy a certain amount. Amazing spices. read more

$22+ for fox point seasoning that's leading ingredient is salt. Thats a republican sales tactic. Yet, the company is hard left. Bill, look in the mirror. read more

Fresh spices and great spice blends. Fox Point is awesome on avocado toast, Sandwich Sprinkle for deli sandwiches, Bangkok is tasty in stir fries. If you're on the mailing list, you get access to coupons and specials. I've gotten so many people hooked on their spices and they order from here now. Great company! read more

I have been shopping at Penzeys for years. Their products are always fresh and flavorful. Their staff is fantastic. Some may not agree with their politics, but they should take a page from Penzeys kind considerate staff and act accordingly. read more

If I could give six stars I would. Penzeys has great products and their message about politics is spot on. I love to support a company that is fully aware of the troubles this country is facing and isn't afraid to talk about it. read more

Penzeys spices are amazing, even for non-cooks! My boyfriend who never cooked is now obsessed with Mural of Flavor. We put it on salmon, popcorn, and roasted veggies. It is a flavor explosion and it doesn't even have salt in it?! Also love this company and the values the owner shares. read more

I've contemplated writing this in the first place. While I'm a firm believer in our freedom of speech, I also believe that you reap what you sow. I loved going to your store. I would discover things I've never heard of and honestly the only place that I could find that sold genuine Mexican vanilla. I'm not exactly sure when your first politically charged email came out, but I do know how it made me feel. Why did someone who doesn't know me, hate me? Before anyone says, "Another conservative leaving a 1star review," I'm independent, Hispanic, and a woman. Honestly speaking I read each email several times over. Everything that you "claimed" the right/conservatives are, you failed to notice that it is exactly who you became. Intolerant, an unwillingness to listen, a lack of genuine understanding, and most of all a loss of empathy for your fellow American. I'm pretty sure there are other adjectives I could use, but why go there. Recently, I tried visiting my local store only to discover that it closed down, I can help but think that it was partly because of the divisiveness you have perpetuated. Your company preaches, "choose love." How is anything that you have written "choosing love?" If you truly believe in "choosing love" can I suggest instead of pointing fingers, try open arms. You'd be surprised how much "we" actually think alike. I'm not going to wish you bad...but simply leave you with this: "Do better." Much love. read more

Penzey's has the best spices and seasonings bar none! Always fresh, wonderfully packaged. Easy website and friendly and helpful employees. Have been getting their products for over ten years. Never was anything "clumpy" or "bland"! The people who are bashing Penzey's are just angry because their stupid choice of president is about to loose and Bill Penzey has accurately pointed out what a creepy, racist, uncaring human being the president is. Don't listen to them. This is one of the best stores in the country! You will not be disappointed! read more

This is the absolute best spice company! I love penzeys! The hate mongerers are the ones posting one star reviews, just doing that bec of politics not spices. A bonus is how wonderful the employees are at this store. Go to penzeys! Have fun! read more

I usually go there when I get an unbeatable great coupon, usually for a free box of spices. If you sign up for emails, you'll get discounted offers with an often very lengthy, politically charged subject or a reminder to go out and vote from the owner, Bill. Articles and reviews of naysayers and yayers can be found online if you want to know what's going on. Me, I'm ok with it. He's entitled to an opinion and knows he either loses or gains followers for it. As for the store itself, most spices are arranged in alphabetical order and come in various quantities. There are staff around to help if needed-although I have heard from personal friends that some staff may very much be following too closely. There's not very much diversity in staff and the clientele is mostly middle-aged to seniors. I currently have a lazy-susan that is 60% filled with Penzey's spices. My go-to-spice at the moment is Fox Point, a delicious blend of shallots, onions, garlic, salt, which is great on hard-boiled eggs to using it as seasoning on meats. Is there a difference in other spices found in the grocery aisles, I am sure Penzey's quality is fresher, as I really like the smell and use of the Italian herbs mix. read more

Maybe I'm spoiled because of I've always bought my Herbes de Provence in France, but I find their version stale and bland. Total waste of money. read more