How fun! Smells great! Picked up unique Christmas presents instead of clothes that don't fit. They have unusual gift boxes for different purposes and the staff are very helpful with ideas. A fun experience. read more

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I have not been here for years, the place looks amazing! It's like a beauty store but for spices I love some of the new label on the bottles especially those with an underlined message of love and hope (IYKYK). I placed my order online and picked it up at the store, the lady who helped me was very pleasant. Will go back soon... read more

Love that u always leave with a free gift this time around was a free mug- obsessed with their Smoky seasoned salt sooo good this time around I stocked up! Also picked up some other cool spices - it's a nice store with friendly helpful staff Parking can be a pain if busy weekend- street only and walk a few blocks read more

We found ourselves shopping as tourist do and my wife saw this shop, which she follows on Instagram. We wandered in and proceeded to spend a lot. Such amazing spices and blends. Cooks will love this shop. We bough for ourselves and gifts. The chili spices, cumin are top quality. Haven't tried the others yet but looking forward to it. read more

Took me a long time to get to trying out Penzey's spices, mostly because I just had a lot of spices to get through first, but I'm so glad I did! I have loved everything I have tried so far, from the really big fresh bag of bay leaves to their delicious curry mix. But the star for me so far is their Mural of Flavor spice mix. I can't get enough of it! I sprinkle it on everything. My eggs, my sandwiches, etc. it's especially good on sandwiches! It adds a delicious herbal quality along with a delicious tang. I will be purchasing again and will take the opportunity to try more of their mixes. read more

Unfriendly, disinterested staff. Plenty of other spice companies that appreciate customers. Too expensive.

I am OBSESSED with Penzey's! This location is beautiful. The ladies who work here are so kind and helpful and friendly! My absolute favorite spice blend is Sunny Paris - put it on your eggs and it will change your life! I also love the Sandwich Sprinkle - I can make an Italian sub at home! Although, I actually put it on everything read more

I enjoy stopping into this place on occasion. I usually am able to get a quick parking spot right out front of the store and am never inside for more than 10 minutes, since I go there typically for something specific and then get out. Their spice and seasoning blends selection is vast. The quality of their products seems very good. The staff are pleasant and helpful. If you get on their email list, you'll be able to take advantage of the great deals they frequently offer. read more

Penzey sells quality spices at reasonable spices and has amazing sales and promotions. Sales staff is well informed and helpful. Recipe cards among the spice displays provide ideas for trying new dishes. read more

Been shopping at Penzeys on Grand Ave location in MN for probably as long as they've been open, probably near 30 years. They have the BEST spices, employees, and shopping experience. Fav item is the Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle, and the wedding gifts is a favorite to include in any food themed wedding or shower gift. read more

I love this store, both in person and online! The staff is always helpful and the amazing variety of spices is encouraging and inspiring. And the smell of the store is unmatched! If you don't share their values, fine. You don't have to in order to appreciate a well-run business that sells quality product and is not shy about proclaiming the political beliefs of its management. read more

Always the best spices for the best prices for the fifteen years since they helped me learn as a new cook. This special store is built on a mission of making good food with love. Sharing and kindness are what drives it all, with the respect to others that they deserve. Particularly the mean-spirited fools who stomp on joy for sport, we all see right through them. read more

If you haven't been to a Penzeys, GO NOW. It's not an exaggeration to say I own basically every spice they sell. I'm constantly impressed with their products. My favorites are fox point, sandwich sprinkle, and mural of flavor. Be sure to sign up for their email list. They regularly send excellent coupons - we're talking coupons for $25 gift boxes free with $5 purchase. These promotions are a great way to try more of their products before committing to them. Heads up: This location only has street parking, and it's often hard to find a spot. read more

This was the first Penzeys I visited once introduced to their catalogs back when. I won't buy my spices anywhere else! They are always fresh. The who store smells amazing! The staff are wonderful and very helpful! You have a client for life! read more

Penzeys has a great variety spices that come in a variety of sizes. Spices are so much more flavorful and aromatic that what you find in the grocery store. read more

Started shopping at Penzeys during Covid. So many varieties of spices not available on groceries shelves. Love to give as special gifts for my older friends. read more

We have gotten to the point in our adult lives where we only want the seasonings that will add the best flavor to everything we make. Whether we are cooking or baking, those seasonings have to come from Penzey's. Our "spice rack" is gradually evolving to contain almost exclusively Penzey's products, and we are never disappointed by the contents of the jars and bags that are delivered to our home. read more

Penzeys Spices - The latest shipment - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Penzey's has virtually every herb and spice you could want, in a variety of weights so you can buy a little or a lot depending on your needs. They also carry empty jars to help you keep your spice storage space organized and tidy. The store is super clean, well organized, and it smells amazing. Plus, all the staff members I've interacted with have been knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Prices are higher than the supermarket, but the quality is superior. Oh yeah - they also give you a free sample spice (seems to usually be an interesting blend of some sort)! read more

The spices are excellent. They come from different countries and are very good. We went to pick them up. The staff however are not very friendl. read more

This place is amazing. You need a spice, they probably have it. They even have some types of seasoning's where they will have multiple types of the item. Think peppers, salts, curry's, and cinnamon, and more. Not sure if that is the spice you want? Stick that snout of yours in the sniffer sample that they usually offer. My favorite though is the prepackaged spices. Going to a wedding but want to give something else besides what is on the list? Come here. Nothing better then getting a slew of new spices to try in various dishes. Granted, you should find out if they like to cook or not. read more

My family really wasn't impressed by any of the spices we bought. They were bland to mediocre at best. Our dinner party wasn't exactly a success either, with the same comments. Customer service was less than helpful, so with that, I can't see ordering from them again when the options for actual good/great spices are abundant. read more

I am a big fan of Penzeys spices. The retail stores are closed to in store shopping during the pandemic. Emails from Penzeys indicated that they were running behind on shipping from the main warehouse and urged use of curb side pickup at local retail outlets. I tried this out and found it pretty awkward and next time I will plan ahead and have my spices shipped to me directly. The procedure is to order on line from Penzeys website and indicate that you will do a local pickup. I found online ordering to be a bit challenging and then had to wait several days before the store called me and told me my order was ready. I ordered from the St Paul store even though Uptown is closer because of the car jackings and other incidents have made Uptown a no go for me. It was a rather long trek to St Paul but the pickup went okay. However as I stated earlier I will use direct shipping from the warehouse next time. read more

I love Penzeys Spices. It is like being a kid and collecting something cool like Pokemon cards or baseball cards, now as an adult I collect spices and try out new recipes with them. The spices you get here are full of aroma and flavor and are top notch for quality. Also the prices are not that bad compared to some of the bland wood shavings you can find at regular super markets. Also the staff are super friendly and will gladly help you find something neat to try! read more

Terrific selection, terrific products and great help! Their taco and fajita seasonings are fantastic without relying on too much salt.

Best spice shop ever! I make a point of visiting Penzey's every time I'm in the Twin Cities, and having been happy with shipments from their online shop as well. Really appreciate the cautious protocols during the pandemic, and am happy to be able to browse now that in-store shopping is possible again. read more

I first learned about Penzey's last December when I got a gift box of spices and I was hooked! This national chain offers unique and affordable spices, and if you get the catalog you'll get coupons for free spices, and super reader-submitted recipes (which means they're easy); all the recipes I've tried have immediately become household staples. So I headed down to Grand Ave. with my coupon for free Pasta Sprinkle and left with oregano and chili powder as well. This specialty store is incredibly exciting, due to all the possibilities. Each spice has a "sample jar" where you can sniff (and maybe taste. . . if nobody is looking) your spice of choice. I could have wandered the spiced lanes for hours if not for a three-year-old demanding a potty and threatening to knock over the displays. read more

Penzeys Spices - a display of jars and jars - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Unbeatable selection and quality. If they don't have it, you don't need it. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff.

I have bought spices from Penzey for about 8 years. Good quality and flavorful blends of spices. I love Sunny Paris. I have ordered online mostly and no issues. We do a lot of our own blends buts it's nice to get some pre-blended spices. read more

My wife and I go here about 3 times a year to pick up their sandwich sprinkle spice. It is so good. It adds just the perfect touch to any sandwich you have. The place smells like heaven when you walk in and the staff is always fantastic. We always end up getting a bunch of other cool stuff while we are here. Cajun, fish and chicken seasoning, greek. This place is just the best. Whenever I leave this plce, I tell my wife "I love this place!" read more

Six stars. Life was barely worth living at all, until there was Penzey's. The spices are high quality and really can't be beat. The selection is incredible. There is frequently something new to try each time I go. Workers are generally knowledgeable, and they like their jobs. The organization of the store can be tough to figure out and find what you need. There isn't any parking and the hours are somewhat limited. They can get away with this stuff because they are so freaking awesome. Good spices make tasty food. Tasty food makes happy people. Happy people make the world a better place. One meal at a time. read more

Apparently Penzeys stores are not open for actual shopping and you just order at least 24 hours in advance for pickup. Perhaps they shouldn't show as "open" then... Drove 45 minutes specifically for this stop because I like to shop and browse in person to check out new spices only to be greeted by a locked door and a rather unfriendly worker. Penzeys might as well save a few bucks and just close their physical locations if they're going to be an online only shop. read more

I feel elite just by having a PENZEY'S in my neighborhood. I like that I can by a small jar of a spice, such as cardamom, ground ginger, and other items I use about twice a year. I don't plan ahead for using spices, and often have to get something on the fly, after I discover I'm almost out. I hate going to a grocery store for one spice. Anything else doesn't bother me. I'm also a charter member of the magazine PENZEY'S ONE. I believe they still have plenty of back issues, and I have tried at least two recipes per issue. If you get the magazine, they usually have a coupon for a free spice of the month. If I have to choose one I rely on the most it's the chili powder. This place is a cook and bakers wet dream! read more

I am very disappointed with this store. My parents live 2 hours away from the nearest store and my mom wanted me to pick up spices since she doesn't use the computer much and doesn't place online orders. I tried to visit on Saturday, November 21st when I was near the store to pick up spices for her. When we arrived there was a sign out front informing customers that we aren't allowed into the store. Fine. They had a sign with instructions on how to place an order for pickup. We followed all of the steps and placed an order. Once we placed the order a screen popped up and informed us that we need to wait 24 hours for it to be ready. Mind you, we only ordered 4 small jars of spices. We called and told them that we lived very far away and that the website was not clear on the time needed for order fulfillment and were hoping that we could pick up our order sooner. They told us no. I asked them to cancel the order and told them that in the future their signage should be more clear, that people can't just pull up in a car and place an order. The man on the phone was INCREDIBLY rude. Trying to support local but will no longer support this Penzey's if this is how they treat customers. We drove far in order to pick up spices and don't feel like being treated like that in the future. read more

For both the seasoned chef and the occasional romp in the kitchen, Penzeys has any spice you could ever imagine needing, or not needing for that matter. On my first trip, I walked out with a large bag full of yummy odds and ends and the dent in my wallet was fairly minimal. Penzeys has everything you need to spice up your otherwise bland culinary existence. They don't just have cinnamon; they have a host of different kinds of cinnamon. You don't just get vanilla; you get to choose your kind of vanilla. They also have spices which are usually difficult to find. I haven't been able to find sumac since I left Los Angeles. They had it. It may sound a trifle overwhelming, but the layout of the store and the staff make it easy and fun. The store is welcoming and the smell is simply amazing. The spices come in a variety of sizes, making it easy to just try out a few or get good-sized containers of your staples. Their supplies are also extremely fresh unlike most of what lurks in the grocery store. You may not think it makes a big difference, but the taste and texture is definitely noticeable. Penzeys is worth a trip even if it's just to give your nose a special treat. read more

The spices they sell here are delicious and amazingly high quality. My kitchen is stocked to the gills with them--everything from ceylon cinnamon and cracked ginger to balti seasoning and smoked paprika---and all of them greatly enhance whatever you're cooking. Even if you're a casual cook that usually buys the usual spices from the grocery store... do yourself a favor and stop by this place. Even the basics like seasoned salt and different types of pepper are worlds above grocery store quality. Your food and your stomachs will thank you. read more

"My mom makes the best gluten-free brownies in the world--you can be sure of that!" "Are you sure this is gluten and dairy free?" "My wife cooks better gluten free and dairy free than most others cook without food restrictions!" "Cake Boss, Schmake Boss." Psst...you wanna know my secret? It's Penzey's. The freshest herbs and spices, the tastiest blends, and, most importantly, the highest-quality cocoa and vanilla--they got it going on! Yeah, it's a wee bit pricier than that ancient dried up stuff at the grocery store, but my gluten & casein (dairy)-free daughter eats the best brownies in the whole world. Cake Boss Schmake Boss. read more

I have been a Penzey's customer for years now - both purchasing spices (and herbs) for myself and friends. They make thoughtful gifts and are inexpensive enough to use every day. We love the Sunny Paris blend, Penzey's Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, and the BEST source for peppercorns (green, black, white and pink - which are technically not peppercorns) anywhere. The Shallots and chives are fresh-freeze-dried and fragrant. The chilis are kickin'. The Sunny Spain enlivens my chicken. Penzey's - we love you! Thanks, Bill! read more

Best Spices ever! Great assortment and they run money saving specials. Love them most for being an ethical business that cares about people! Have restocked my kitchen with their product. Highly suggest trying their spices, you will not be disappointed. read more

I'm lucky to have Penzey's in Milwaukee and this St. Paul location has the same great standards and products. The store is cute and easy to navigate. I love this place for gifts for hard-to-buy-for people. Everyone can find something they like here. The staff are friendly and helpful, too. read more

This review comes too late for Christmas shopping, but do a search next year when you're thinking of gift ideas and COME HERE. The gift sets are perrrrrfect for that foodie friend of yours and affordable for the amazing quality. Of course, I can't resist re-stocking my spice drawer when I swing through as well. I was sold on this place ever since I saw an America's Test Kitchen episode in which the host did a blind taste test of cinnamon and picked Penzeys (while ranking McCormick's last - bleah). Trust me, there is a difference...this is high-quality stuff. From the bay leaves to the vanilla to the aforementioned cinnamon...it's all so, so good. read more