This is not just a spice shop. For me, it's an activity. Went with my mom after eating at harvest down the street. I don't have photos of all the spices she got. We smelled a million lol they don't have a million but they have a lot. Make sure to smell all the various cinnamon bc it's so cool how different they are. I won't tell you my favorite bc you have to decide yours. O got some basics like sweet paprika, coriander but got a Paris spice that to me smells like I need to cook salmon stat. Get the Balti- put to. On chicken thighs and bake. Trust me it's the best. I go through more of that than anything. I also got a chicken stock base, which I haven't. I got the dip powder which you put into like the shower cream to make dip. It's kind of like when you make ranch dressing from the powder which I like to do, but this just makes it a little bit different because the ranch gets boring. And it is very good. Everybody is so nice. And will answer questions happily. read more

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I love supporting Penzeys and I love this location! There is plenty of space here to browse and everything is always so neat and organized. The employees here are so friendly and helpful. The negative comments here are from losers that probably only season their food with salt (if at all!) and have never even stepped foot in the store. Penzeys has every spice you can think of and even better blends. I love their taco seasoning, sunny Paris, and sweet curry blend. They often have great sales and freebies so make sure to sign up for their email list! read more

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We can't recall being in a store with a friendlier staff. They are just delightful and so helpful. Even if you're not buying, they can't resist a big smile. And, Penzey's has a wonderful stock of spices and blends, and while it is not inexpensive, we have found their quality to be consistently high. The store is very attractively laid out with lots of space for browsing (check out the photos), and there are lots of products to browse. We are fond of some of the herbs and mace, but that's hardly a focus for others. We think it's worth going out of your way to shop here if you're in need of a little spice in your life! read more

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A wonderful store to wander and purchase their blends . Santa brought me the Balti Blend Amazing recipe on the back . Sautéed with some ginger and garlic and braised some chicken thighs ~ added a bit of heavy cream ~ delicious read more

If you need any spices, they have what you need and probably several versions of it too! Great place to try spices in small sizes before committing to a larger option. You can't go wrong with anything you buy here. The staff will help you if you need it. And it seems like they do order ahead too. Definitely worth popping into if you're in the area. read more

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Just another quick stop to restock my Penzeys favorites! Parisienne is my latest go-to for everything from eggs to potatoes read more

The store is beautifully set up, clean, and smells delicious! My entire spice cabinet is Penzey's. They're high-quality spices and the customer service is amazing. read more

I've been using Penzy's spices for many years. They are the BEST! Ignore the angry politically-driven bad reviews. I'm quite positive none of those people have ever shopped here. I have shopped there and used their spices quite regularly for a long time and these are amazing spices at a fair price. They are not "stale" (do spices even go stale?) as one reviewer stated. If you don't like their politics you can be a decent human and just not shop there? Great store! Great products! read more

I always enjoy a trip to the spice store. The spices are so fresh they add an amazing burst of flavor to anything I'm cooking. The store is chalk full of interesting spices and helpful staff. The carefully curated ambience of the West Hartford store makes it a joy to shop there. read more

Wonderful place to get spices! They had such a big selection and different prices for the different sizes that they sell. Sach a vast selection of salts, spices without salts, peppers, cinnamon, hot chocolate etc... I wish I had more time to really look at the while store but we were kind of in a rush. But wow!!! I love that store and I wish they were down here in Orlando. That would be great! But I definitely would love to make another trip to this store next time I'm in Connecticut. And they also have an online website that you can order off of. read more

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It's hard to be better than Penzys. The variety, the flavor. While this location is not my favorite spot in the whole country, it does rank right up there. You can walk and smell any spice you want. I recommend trying the different vanilla extracts, but most especially the almond extract. In that corner, they also have citrus extracts. Whether you like spice blends, herbs, extracts or just inspiration, Penzys is simply awesome. read more

Penzeys is the greatest. The spices are terrific and they are a wonderful company! We've shopped at the store in West Hartford and ordered online. read more

Love love love Penzeys Spices. They are the best. We have been using their product for years and will continue to do so.

Fantastic product and excellent customer service. My family has been buying their spices for years. Don't listen to negative reviews posted by angry people based on personal political opinions. Conservative, liberal , or somewhere in between it doesn't matter. I can guarantee you will love what they sell! read more

Great gift! BBQ seasoning box is awesome, great low sodium variety which is perfect for smoking both on a whole split chicken or thighs. Sizes will last you about 1 bottle per every 6-7lb chicken (for scale). A novelty item also as these are the elite, local spices as opposed to your run of the mill generic store brand (which comes at a price $). read more

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I like the variety of spices and their freshness. While I sometimes use their mail order business, I appreciate having a brick and mortar near by. read more

This store was so organized and allowed for smelling of all of the herbs and spices. It made shopping so much easier. The staff was very friendly as well. read more

Such a great store. Wonderful selection, organized & friendly atmosphere. Spices are high quality & fresh, & not that much more expensive than at the grocery store. Staff are helpful as well. I have used their curbside/walk-in pickup when I'm pressed for time. They call you personally to let you know when your order is ready. read more

I've been using Penzeys Spices for years, and will never go back to the stale and tasteless products so often out there. I'm frequently complimented on being a good cook, and I know that using flavorful Penzey's herbs and spices make all the differece. I also really like the fact that they have a lot of herb & spice blends that are sodium free - that allows me to salt the dish as needed, depending on other ingredients so that my dishes never end up more salty than anything else. I normally use the website to order since I don't live close to any of the stores, but when I've been able to get to one of the stores, I really enjoyed it. read more

Hands down the best spice blends! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great online shop!

I cannot for the life of me understand why people shop here. The people are rude - the spices are okay but I have found MUCH fresher spices in my local India markets. They are way too expensive. Sorry, not for me. read more

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Penzey's never disappoints! Everything in the store is organized very well and there are always so many portions to choose from. They have everything broken out into sections to if you're looking for taco seasonings, salad dressings, types of meat, etc. The staff is very helpful as well and we've even gotten free samples before. It's definitely our go to spot when we are looking for a new spice. read more

Now that we're all quarantined and stuck at home, I've been doing a lot more cooking. And, while I love experimenting in the kitchen, sometimes I feel limited by what's in my pantry. The flavor combinations end up feeling a little routine. Fortunately, Penzey's is just a quick walk away at the West Hartford center. With creative names and flavors inspired by locations all over the world, the jars of spices at this charming shop are sure to offer you limitless numbers of new flavor profiles for your taste buds to explore. The size of the shop is expansive, but the hundreds of spice varieties are organized alphabetically to provide you with a seamless shopping experience. They also have a small selection of nifty kitchen tools to keep you prepared for your next culinary adventure. If you don't have plans for your lazy weekend afternoon, come browse the selection at Penzey's! read more

I have been shopping at Penzey's for years. I love the excellent quality and variety of spices and seasonings they have. Having the store right here in West Hartford is very convenient so I was a bit skeptical of having to go online, order and then pick up because the store currently doesn't let customers in. I was very happy to find the process easy and efficient. I got a call letting me know I could pick up my order and when I arrived I was greeted at the door and handed my bag. Great job in challenging times. Thank you. read more

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Upgrading to five stars on the strength of their recent expansion. In November, they took over the space on the left side of where their old space ended. Penzey's is huge now, and you can spend a good 45 minutes just wandering around in amazement. I picked up a jar of Colonial Rub to use the next time we roast a whole chicken, and a jar of pizza spices. If you subscribe to their catalog you'll usually find a coupon for a free something or other. Our freebie of the day was a nice Penzey's coffee mug. So whether your thing is a good curry, a smoky chili. or delectable hot chocolate, Penzey's has the right mix for you. read more

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Rude owner. All my business is now going to the spice mill in Manchester CT. Never again will I be purchasing anything from this company ever again. Much better quality and selection at the Spice mill!!! read more

Poor customer service. Lack of respect shown for customer. Go elsewhere ----spices elsewhere are fresher.

The absolute best spices and herbs anywhere. They have real vanilla extract not artificial. You can taste the difference. They also have the whole bee and vanilla sugar read more

I have been a customer for over 7 years and after contacting the owner by email regarding an employee behavior I was behond belief how I was treated by the owner of Penzeys Spices, I did not go into this store to hear the employee point of view on gay liberals. To bad I cannot put the email that I received from the owner on this review, the only thing left for him to say was f**k You i don't need your business, this guy hates 1/2 of the country, just look at his twitter feed and their web site. read more

Overpriced spices. Go to the spicemill in Manchester. Fresher, cheaper, far better customer service.

I purchased one small item on the website for pickup at the store since I needed it tonight and it was in stock, and they said I wouldn't be able to pick it up for 2-3 days because they were "backed up" even though it was in stock. That wait time is ridiculous, when spices are are all you sell. Don't expect to get anything in a timely fashion during COVID, even if you go there to pick it up yourself. They need to think ahead and hire more help, if they're that far behind. read more

It seems crazy, it is a spice store. You can actually smell the spice a block away. They even let you open up smelling sample jars (maybe if you are daring you can stick your tongue in the jars?) So I will break it down for you in a bullet list followed by a checklist, and then a tab delimited spreadsheet. Selections: o Spices o Herbs o Seasonings o Salt Free Pick One: __ I like to bake. __ I like to cook. __ I like pretty things. __ I don't understand gravity. __ Bob is my uncle. Peppercorns 7 types Delicious Pepper blends 6 styles Inspired Salad Dressing Seasonings 8 kinds Groovy Green Goddess! Sausage Seasonigs 6 to choose Spice up your sausage Vanilla 5 choices Good Stuff! So, if you bake or cook or stew or fry or sautee or whatever you do to make that magic in the kitchen, you should know Penzeys because they rock your socks off with spice. OH and if you get on the mailing list and get the catalogs they always come with coupons for free spices! Last time in I got a free container of cinnamon AND a free container of Berbere seaoning .. winner winner cherry pie dinner. read more

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If I had an addiction and if I had a dealer, my addiction might be spices and Penzeys might be my dealer. IF - huge hypothetical there. Cutting to the chase: Penzeys has the best spices at hugely reasonable prices and I love finding reasons to stop in and get some new spice to try. My standbys that are always in my cupboard are the Sunny Paris blend which I use almost daily on scrambled eggs, Mural of Flavor, and the European Peppercorn blend which I get when I am tired of regular Malabar Peppercorns. My favorite thing about Penzeys, however, has nothing to do with this physical location and everything to do with their mailing list. There are often coupons for straight-up free spices that are so much fun to try. read more

Like the unique spices. Always pop in here when i'm in the area! Since they expanded its pretty huge so take your time and stroll around. It's cool they have a jar to smell each spice also. read more

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Very rude customer support, went in looking for a certain spice and the salesperson told me if it isn't on the shelf then we don't have it, without bothering to look in the back. Rude read more

We have been shopping at Penzey's for years and are never disappointed. Great selection, well curated, and excellent customer service. This is the only place we go for our spices, and our family is hooked now too! read more

As mail ordering Penzy's spice for years before they opened the West Hartford store. Much fresher than supermarket spices. The Vietnamese cinnamon is to die for. The Sunny Paris herb mix is perfect for eggs and chicken. Peppercorns that are actually flavorful. Ground ginger that is pungent. Open a jar of a Penny herb or spice and the aroma is so much better. Their dried chilies are much butter than most. The are fresh and haven't turned into desiccated dried chilies . read more

I tried their spices. Not impressed and the shipping was slow. Will not order again. Would not recommend.

Before I tried them, I assumed that Penzey's would be expensive, but I was wrong. The prices are very reasonable and comparable to supermarket prices for the quality brands, sometimes even cheaper. But the taste of the spices is fabulous! For example, their chili powder is far more flavorful than a supermarket mix. It has real depth and brings chili to life. Same for the cinnamon. And go smell that jerk seasoning for pork! Wow. You can buy spices in different sized jars and bags, so that you always have fresh spice. I'm such an addict now, and it makes me try new recipes. Btw, free 30 minutes of parking in the lot behind Penzey's. read more

OH MY!! This place is AWESOMEEEEE!!! Such a cute lol shop in a GREAT location(heart of BlueBack sq) and a few stores down from Bridgewater Chocolates! A boon for a cocao hound such as myself. And they support democratic policies and liberal thought!!!! Seriously tho-try the Sunny's and the Bavarian. I'll be back! read more