My women's group had the pleasure of attending a Spice Tour at the Savory Spice Shop in Lafayette Village last week. We were greeted warmly and were immediately treated to some delicious snacks prepared with an assortment of in-house spices. The manager, Kitra Shepherd, guided us through the wonderful variety of spices, mixes, extracts and sauces to be found in the shop. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable with excellent presentation skills. Throughout the tour, we were given opportunities to sample some of the spices. Kitra and her staff were very attentive and took the time to answer all of our questions. All in all, the Spice Tour was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it to any interested groups. read more

We love the savory spice shop! So many spices that gets you excited to try at home. My husband loves their fresh olive oil. that is also refillable. read more

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The Savory Spice Shop is located in Lafayette Village on the Falls of Neuse side of the shopping center. I was warmly greeted when I entered even though I got there near closing. The store is organized into categories so it is easy to find what you are looking for. Besides the spices, you will find honeys; maple syrups; recipe mixes; extracts; and sauces. The quality items make a great gift for someone or to just use in your own cooking. They also have a rewards program that you get $10 off for every $100 you spend. I was told I could try most of the spices before I bought. I was given a mix to make some chili so I like that I get to try a new product to me. read more

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Such a nice store. Upon entering you see spices everywhere, decorated very pretty. They have gifts, all kinds of spices and soup starters. The manager is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, she answered all my questions and helped me find things. Prices are a little high. Ordering on line is easy. read more

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Customer service is always on point! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Spices and other items are high quality and affordable. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Every locality has its experts in various fields. If you're lucky you can find them when you need them. The expert electrician, the expert plumber, the expert landscaper, the expert on any subject. When in comes to spices and how to use them, in my experience, our local expert is Kitra Shepard. If you want to combine the fun of shopping for spices with the fun of a true educational experience, stop in at the Savory Spice Shop and talk to Kitra. You'll enjoy the experience and you'll benefit. read more

What a beautiful shop! Located off of Wake Forest Rd, it's a pure treasure. The shop has all different types of spices, rubs, dips, honey, sugars, etc. It's mind-blowing and amazing. The space is small but inviting! The employees, sooo sweet and helpful. You can ask to taste any of the spices before you purchase, love this! They provide recipes as well and great suggestions on how to use any of their spices. They also have monthly events where they partnerships with other local businesses for pop-ups located in the store on certain days. Everyone follows COVID19 protocol and ask that you sanitize your hands before shopping (they provide it for you at the door). read more

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Great place to get a variety of quality spices, seasoning mixes, and extracts! I received some spices from here for Christmas so I was excited to check out their brick and mortar store. Their store is conveniently located in Lafayette Village. I am a fan of many of the shops in the plaza and only wish they had more parking. When they have events going on, parking can get tricky. I have always been able to find a spot, but it may take some time. Once parked we went inside their cozy, organized store. Everything is clearly labeled and some items have accompanying recipes! During COVID-19 they ask all customers to sanitize their hands upon entering their store. All customers and employees were wearing masks. If you don't feel comfortable shopping at stores during this time, no worries since they sell their products online. They have the recipes posted online as well! I recommend Savory Spice Shop to others and look forward to trying out my new spices! read more

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This is my go to place for spices. We cook a lot of international recipes and if you need it they likely have it. Sometimes they even have the tools you need for the job. I recently bought a set of magnetic measuring spoons. If you have children or a spouse then you need this. I started off with a full set of measuring spoons and cups and now I am down to like three. I am hoping that this set helps us to keep them and I plan to go back and look for cups too. read more

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What can I say... this place delivers on quality product and customer service. If you enjoy cooking and exploring culinary flavors, this is a good place to start. read more

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I think I've been ruined for any more of the standard grocery store spices! Seriously, Schezuan (sic) peppercorns, Ghost Chile hot sauce, hickory smoke seasoning and more and more and more... The spices are fresh, very fresh! There are things here I've never heard of before, but seem tempting to try. It's easy to spend a small fortune here, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's all more expensive than the grocery store. Seriously, compare the prices, I think you'll stop buying the run of the mill stuff at FL, HT, K and wherever else you like to shop. Look for the Yelp "check in" offer on your smart phone! read more

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Have never been to a store like The Savory Spice Store before moving to NC. The staff is very knowledgable about all of the spices, rubs, seasonings that are available. Another nice feature they have recipes throughout the store to give you some idea of what you can make with the different concoctions that are for sale. The store is set up with in different sections based upon what you will be cooking, very easy to understand the layout, and again any of the employees are more then happy to help you out, discuss what you are looking for and help you make the right purchase. Another great feature is you can buy the spices in any size hat you want. They will weigh out your spice so that you don't have a shelf full of old expired spices because you can only buy 4 ounces at the grocery store. Every time that I go in, even just to kill time I always end up buying something. 5 star experience every time. read more

Savory Spice Shop - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So much to choose from. I thought the prices were very affordable. They let you taste most of what your thinking about buying. The lady working the counter was very helpful (sister of the owner) she's very passionate about spices I love it. We bought a few things, and the ghost pepper salt which is perfectly spicy and different. I also got the most popular rub which I forgot what it was called but just did dry rub wings with it in my air fryer and they were perfect (georgia boys rub I believe). The place is cute too. There's also a sweet dessert section too. Great place. Parkings a little tricky to get a spot in the lot. I work go back if in the area. read more

Can't believe I've never reviewed this awesome shop before, because it's my go-to for quality spices in North Raleigh! Lafayette Village is a perfect location for this charming and unique spice shop. Today I picked up some organic cumin, hot mustard powder, bay leaves and whole nutmeg (if you've never grated your own, you're missing out!). They are always super friendly and helpful. It's fun to explore and get ideas. They even have inexpensive recipe kits with all the spices you need to make that particular recipe. Lots of great gift ideas also. TIP: Get on their email list and tell them your birthday month! read more

Love this spice shop, located at Lafayette Village. First time here and very knowledgeable and friendly workers explained that the red labeled jars are for smelling, tasting before you buy. They have so many spices from various Nations and it's organized well. Lots of regulars come in as they have a loyalty program you can sign up for. The spices are priced by the ounce or whatever amount you desire so it's great place to experiment to see which ones work for you or in a recipe. I tried out a pesto parmesan garlic spice and loved it. They also have rubs and oil extract as well as various salt spices to check out. Can't wait to go back and try some more! read more

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Before I even go into how AWESOME this place is, let me be the first to dispel the myth that if you buy your spices here, you'll be paying more....SOOOO NOT TRUE! I did a price comparison, for the same spices at the grocery store vs Savory Spice, I bought 7 spices total (1 ounce each, which is almost 6 TBSP of each spice (salt will be less than that b/c it's heavier, and dried spices, like parsley will be way more than that since they're so lite.) and only spent $15, at the grocery it was going to be over $40....HOLY COW! Hands down I know where i'm coming next time i need more spices! (P.S. before anyone calls FOUL! on my review, I have also posted this review under the charlotte location, b/c i have had the same EXCELLENT experience in both locations!) The advantages to using savory spice over the grocery?! 1. Spices are fresh, and freshly mixed and ground. 2. You pick how much you want (as little as 1/2 ounce and up). Some spices I will only use once when experimenting with a dish, so why buy a bottle when all i need is a teaspoon? (Contrary to popular belief, spices CAN NOT sit on your shelf for years on end and maintain their level of potency. It's better to buy smaller amounts, it will make your recipes taste better when you have fresh spices.) 3. VARIETY!-I am making Chicken Tikka Masala, one of the components is Cinnamon, why settle for the kind you can buy at the grocery, when you can come here and pick from 5 different kinds?! How cool is that? 4. Every container has the name and description of the spice. It even gives you an idea of how to use it. 5. You can smell and taste every spice in there. Grant it, I'm still learning the art of using more spices and less salt, so i don't quit know exactly what i'm doing just yet, however, knowing that that's an option in the future is super awesome. 6. Staff are exceptionally friendly, and knowledgeable. 7. They send your spices home with you in cute little bags (or a bottle if you desire), but they don't just sharpie the name on the bag, they have nice labels made up with the spice info on it, making it easy to remember what you have. If you are even a passive cooker, but like to use spices, GO HERE! Excellent quality, and even better prices! You can not beat that! read more

Love this shop! They have every spice imaginable and are so helpful. Patty went above and beyond to help me find a gift for a friend. They do custom gift sets and you can choose your own spices. They were very prepared for customers returning to their store due to the Covid19. They have a great location located in Lafayette Village along with other great shops to visit. I highly recommend a visit to Savory Spice Shop Raleigh! read more

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A superb selection of well curated spice blends and rare spices from all around the world, with a friendly and knowledgable staff. Fresh spices make a huge difference, and the staff here will definitely help educate you on how to buy, store and use all the delicious herbs, peppers, blends, salts and even powdered cheeses, flavored sugars, essential oils and chocolates that will spice up your kitchen. Hotheads will delight in the chile selection, which includes (ouch!) ghost peppers and the hard-to-find but delicious Urfa. There's sausage spices, barbecue dry rubs, gourmet sauces and more to be found here, and you can smell and taste most of the products before buying. Highly recommend this great stop at Lafayette Village. read more

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It is worth going to this store for the aroma alone. However, you will also find a very friendly staff that is extremely helpful with whatever you need. I go for the jerk seasoning, which is excellent. read more

This place is a blessing and a curse all in one. It's a blessing because they have any and every spice you could possibly need. They have ground spices whole spices like dried peppers and mixes like their taco seasoning and their dried cheese blends. On top of it the have gift cards and git sets for the spice lover in your family. To add to the amazing set up in the store, they have recipes on note cards scattered throughout that you can take home with you. Many of the recipes are absolutely fantastic! On top of that ALL of the staff are friendly and helpful and make you feel like family. All of the spices are fresh fresh fresh! At one point they even had people bring in their store bought spices and trade them in for a $1 credit (per jar) on the Savory Spice shop spices. If it was a spice they carried they would let you compare theirs to the one you bought at the chain store. It was a big difference in some instances. Now the curse to this place is every time we go in my wife spends way too much money on new spices or restocking. But I do benefit from the amazing food that these spices make. If you happen to be in Lafayette Village and you like to cook, stop in and see them. Who knows what ideas you might walk out with. read more

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[7/23 Triangle Food Tour: Stop 3] There is no mistaken Savory Spice Shop for anything other than what it advertised. As soon as the tour group stepped in, we were greeted by not only the warm smile on the owner's face but also by the blend of hundreds of spice shelved all around the store. As the owner explained, this store carries over four hundreds spices on shelves, with over a hundred of proprietary blends. The Savory Spice Shop started out as a concept idea by a Denver couple, and as they expanded their business they turned to the world wide web for franchise opportunity. The owner for this store is quite knowledgeable and funny. She told us that "there's sample bottle all over the store, I encourage you all to get a taste, but only a taste, and you throw the rest right on the floor, like this!" Which could explain why the aroma is so strong in here. By the way, there really is plenty of samples. We had the spiced tea and their dip blend, which is center on dill with ranch added. When I asked "can I take some pictures around the store?" she replied, "sure! of course! you mean around the store, or should I go get my husband for a picture?" Like I said, real humorous lady. P.S. Yelpers, when you check into this store, you will get a check-in offer for 1 free once of the Pike's Peak Butcher's Rub with any purchase. read more

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A wonderful spice shop with incredibly knowledgable service, even if you come in not expecting to buy something you will come out with either spices in your bag or a guilty conscience for not buying any of the delightfully diverse selection of spices! What I appreciate about this place is that most of the spices come with recipe cards that let you know how you can use these spices. There is an incredible amount variety of each kind of spice, such as at least 5 kinds of salts that you never even knew existed! A must-visit for any amateur gourmet chef or foodie/cooking enthusiast. read more

Always love my visits to the Savory Spice Shop. Had to get the salt and pepper table side seasoning (perfect combo!)... and a few new things. Cindy is so helpful and fun to talk to! read more

Good smell and taste! They have many samples and recipes. I wish they had more organic selections. They are really pricy. Free parking lot around the building. read more

I am a regular here. The blends are excellent, you can purchase very small quantities, they carry true (Ceylon) cinnamon (the only one that works in hot tea) and they have a loyalty program to earn store credit with purchases. In fact for 3 years my gifts to the cooks in the family come from Savory Spice shop. So to make a very long story short, there was a pretty significant overcharge that took a week to clear up. Cindy Jones, the owner, went overboard. She is the most extremely customer service oriented person I think I have ever met. I don't care where you are in Wake County or NC for that matter. If you want spices and great service and prices go here. They will serve you well and treat you right. read more

I think it's impossible not to have a 5-star experience here! The scent of spices lures you in from the sidewalk, and you're almost immediately greeted by a staff member who is happy to answer questions and show you the ropes if it's your first visit. They have testers for nearly everything, so you can smell and taste as you browse. And they can package small quantities (say an ounce), which is perfect for recipes where you only need a touch of some bizarre item you probably won't need again until the following Christmas. The genuine warmth of the employees here really shines. But the diversity of product is wonderful. Never before have I seen multiple types of vanilla beans. Or the really intriguing vanilla bean paste. From sea salts to szechuan peppercorn to spice rubs, you'll find everything you need to fill out your kitchen cabinets. Love that I got a free spice rub with my Yelp check-in too! Smells mouth-wateringly good, and I can't wait to try it. read more

Very cute shop in Lafayette Village! Love the decor inside and the wide open space to wander around and check out the spices and seasonings. The owner, Bob, was REALLY nice and gave my boyfriend and I a "salt tutorial" -- showing us the differences between them and telling us about where they are from. The "Murray" Sea Salt (comes from a river) is SO good that it has a buttery finish. YUM. I LOVE that you can walk around and "taste" the spices -- shaking a little on to your hand and licking it off. Simple, yet effective! I definitely recommend the Black Truffle Sea Salt! High quality -- and fairly expensive ($20). Came out with: Dutch Cocoa Powder, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Gunbarrel Venison Sausage Spice, California Chives (really cheap compared to the grocery store), Lavender (I was curious and I was thinking about making a cake with it), and Hickory Smoke Sea Salt (mmhhh, you can REALLY smell the hickory)! All high quality seasonings and spices. I will definitely be back to grab a box set for my mom (great gift idea) -- and the legendary Black Truffle Sea Salt (muhahaha)! read more

Such a unique store that can bring so much to bring to the table when it comes to cooking or flavoring food; another Lafayette Village hit in my book. The store is small but laid out in an open manner and decorated very simply (seems like a kitchen to me) that allows you to easily browse or quickly find some help. The selection of spices is incredible, they have so many things that can be hard to find or unique items, their spice blends and rubs are fantastic. One note I will make about their blends is that unlike many store-bought versions, they don't contain salt as the first ingredient, it's actually spices. Their fajita seasoning is one that comes to mind, it contains pieces of chili and I find I actually have to add a little bit of salt when I'm using it. The owner Bob is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and is happy to help you find whatever you need answer your questions, he happily tolerates my three children spilling the dried corn on the floor ever time we go in there. I really can't say enough good things about this place, great customer service, product, and price for the quality. read more

If only there were more spice shops, especially like this. So friendly, very knowledgeable, great variety, great quality. This shop reminds me of the one Alton Brown goes to on his show. You just can't beat fresh spices and whole spices. Dried ginger kicks the butt of the powdered stuff. It's so much nicer to buy spices in the quantities you need, instead of the huge off-the-shelf jar of age-unknown spices that you'll use once before it goes stale. read more

Aren't we Raleigh foodies lucky to have yet another locally owned company that does one thing and does it so well? Yes, its a franchise but the shop is locally owned. The owners always seem to be there and they know everything about every spice around. You can taste anything and How smart that you can buy spices in little 2oz refill bags rather than having to buy jars each time. And love the extracts here too. It's so hard to find pure anise for my Italian sesame seed cookies, but they have it here and the quality is excellent. The selection is immense (4 or 5 different kinds of cinnamon) and this salt snob gets pretty diva-like fawning over 8 or so different salts. I'll try the truffle salt please! read more

A lovely store crammed full of spices, oils, flavored sugars, vinegars, dip mixes, honeys, etc. The products that I have tried from this store are delicious and make wonderful hostess and holiday gifts -- who doesn't like an extravagant consumable as a gift (compared to a reindeer sweater for example)? The store carries flavored avocado oils which are especially healthy to use when the dish is cooked on high heat. I bought some of their chai nut butter for a friend who loves chai and she went crazy over it. It is a fun place to shop but go in with a budget - gourmet products can really add up! read more

Went to savory spice shop tonight and was able to sample some amazing food they prepared with their ingredients. I am no chef, but every time I go in there, the owners Bob & Cindy and their staff are so helpful and make me feel like I'm Martha Stewart. I love their recipe cards, personalized service and that you can actually taste everything!! Complete with a Locals only section too! This is a must check out retail store. read more

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The Owners, Cindy and Bob are amazing. They are dedicated professionals that make visiting their shop an adventure and fun! I'm not a natural cook or "foodie" and they always make me feel welcome! What I love is that they do have pre-mixed spices ready to go for the less talented cooks out there! The best part is that I can try a new recipe without spending an arm and leg on a spice that I might only use once! You can buy spices for as little as 1/2 or 1/4 of an ounce! That makes me feel confident to try new recipes! I LOVE the smell! Pike's Peak is my family's favorite for meats, meat loaf and grilling! My mother-in-law cooks everyday with spices found in their exotic lines. She is hard to impress and loved the place! So grateful to have a place that I can go and explore without feeling intimidated! FYI - Lindsey - one of the managers has a culinary degree so she is also an awesome resource! You guys rock! read more

Savory Spice Shop is one of those hidden joys of living in Raleigh.... They have an amazing selection of herbs and spices that has kept me cooking for several years..... They sell in various quantities including "by the ounce" which in many cases I prefer so that I do not end up with large quantities of items aging and going stale in my spice cabinet. Also, while their products are definitely not the cheapest you can buy, you do get what you pay for..... Their inventory is very fresh and flavorful! And, since they do sell in small quantities, a trip to purchase multiple spices to try new recipes will not break the bank! read more

Just go in. This place is freaking amazing! You can taste and smell anything they have for sale before you buy! You can buy as low as an ounce (I think it's that) or even a pound of whatever you want and they have so much I have never heard of, but I feel like I should suddenly have! I have visited 2 times in 3 weeks and the quality is amazing for the price! They hand blend the mixes and there is no msg or random funky stuff in the herbs, spices, or oils. I bought ground mustard last time and this time I got Turkish bay leaves...a fair bag for $2, ground New Mexico green chile powder for my bestie from NM who said it is spot on and amazing and I found something that made the damn domestic goddesses sing......Worcestershire sauce powder!!!? You may say, "girl, no way, say what!?", but it's a thing and it tastes amazing. There's also a loyalty program which is super cool and I wish I could remember the details. Customer service is also amazing! Super sweet and accommodating--no pushy up your assness! Such great pricing for the quantity and quality you are getting. Stop in here especially for Christmas gifts and baking! I am so picking up the lavender sugar and different meat rubs! Come in and explore on an empty stomach so you can get prepped for lunch or dinner! read more

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Review for the Buttermilk & Buffalo Glazed Wings Recipe + Mix Savory Spice Shop makes ridiculously amazing spice mixes for seasoning fresh food and also gives crazy awesome recipes to go with the spices they mix for you. (Check out my other review for the Jamaican Jerk Wings) I bought the Buffalo Wing Sauce Seasoning (divided) from them over 6 months ago and just got around to opening it up. Deciding that I would try their recipe, I prepped a batch last night. Not having buttermilk on hand I used a faux-buttermilk recipe (milk and lemon juice mixed together and then let it sit for a few minutes) and liberally covered all the wings with the buttermilk mixture after adding a hint of black pepper + seasoning to the skin. Wings then went into the fridge to marinate overnight for 15 hours. After draining off the excess buttermilk but not patting it dry and then throwing it on the grill, I let it cook for 28 minutes and it was PERFECT. Also its very spicy so only try them if you really do like hot wings. Well recommended. Seasoning: Buffalo Wing Sauce Seasoning Marinade Buttermilk & Buffalo Glazed Wings Portions: 3/4 cup of faux-buttermilk, 4 whole wings, 1/4 bag of seasoning. Marinade for 10-20 hours in fridge Cooking time: 35-30 minutes on grill read more

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Bob and Cindy are teaching all of us small business owners a thing or two about how to do things right. The shop is a blast. All of the spices to taste alone is worth the trip. Listening to the staff talk to other customers is my favorite thing to do there, besides taste of course. Bravo to Savory Spice! read more

I have 5 gift cards ($10 each) that I received when I purchased a $100 gift card last Black Friday. Unfortunately, I didn't realize they had an expiration date of 10/31. I just called to asked if they would honor the cards even though they expired...the lady who answered the phone said no because they can't override the system...I find it hard to believe. There is no financial loss to them that they would not have had 3 weeks ago so why not take care of the customer? For a small privately owned business who has always given us great customer service, I'm shocked they can't figure out how to honor these. read more

Savory Spice Shop - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is my go to place for fresh spices! I love that you can sample spices before you purchase and the staff is always very informative and friendly. read more

I love, love, love the Savory Spice Shop! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways... 1.)They grind their spices in-house on a weekly basis. 2.) For a small shop, they have a huge selection. I think I counted around 2 dozen types of salt alone. You can also find many exotic/unusual spices. 3.) The staff is super friendly and helpful. There is no judgment if you don't know what something is and they will go out of their way to help you find something. They'll also help you find recipes. 4.) Tasters! You can smell/taste every spice in the store before you buy it. That really helps when you're trying to decide between two dozen types of salt! 5.) You can purchase any amount of spice, from 1/4 oz. in some cases all the way up. This is great if you want to try something new or if the spice is particularly expensive. 6.) Spice blends. I normally stay away from spice blends because I can usually make them better and cheaper myself, but Savory's spice blends are really great. The often contain some pricier spices and have great balance. The steak rub I tried, Massive Mountain (I think), was really great. Remember, your food can only be as good as the ingredients used to create it! read more