Spice Rack in Cathedral City is such a gem! They have an amazing selection of Indian foods, spices, snacks, pantry staples, and so many other imported foods that you don't always find at the typical grocery store. Everything is well organized, and it's honestly fun to walk around and discover something new every time. Suki, the owner, is absolutely wonderful--so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help you find what you're looking for or recommend something new to try. You can really tell how much care goes into the store and the customer experience. If you love Indian food, enjoy trying foods from around the world, or are simply looking for something different, definitely stop by Spice Rack in Cathedral City. I'm so happy to have a store like this in the valley! read more

The store has the basic staples for Indian and Middle Eastern items. Prices seem kind of high, but they are probably the only store out in the desert that carry these items. Cashier only greeted me at check out. There were other South Asians customers shopping. I'd only come here when I don't feel like driving further to get middle eastern staples. The store is fairly warm..at least the refrigerator and freezer work really well for the items that need to be stored. read more

Found a gem in Cathedral City on Hwy 111, just behind McDonald's. They carry Karoun Armenian yogurt drinks -- you won't find those again until LA/Artesia. The shelves are packed with spices, breads, imported foods, and sweets. Genuinely a treasure trove. Support this beautiful family-owned store -- extensive daily hours, well worth the visit. read more

Spice up your life! I've been exploring Indian cuisine and Spice Rack has everything you need at good prices. They also have frozen food, teas, drinks, snacks, a small selection of produce and more. The basil seed lychee drink is my fave! read more

This the best store which I find here in the Palm Springs, prices are good and the owner is kind of welcoming.

Nice store in the desert with most of the spices and supplies you would need for Indian cooking. My only complaint is that it was difficut to find prices on many items. Otherwise, I am glad they are here. As a bonus, I bought a can of Limca soda. read more

We moved out here from Culver City, where there was a plethora of Indian Markets. We have missed that for four years. Now we have found the Spice Rack, and can satisfy many of our cravings. Pickles, tea, spices, lentils, rice; and also those peculiarly British things like Branston Pickle and HP Sauce. Prepared foods are all frozen, but they are there. This is the main difference from Culver City, where each market was also a vegetarian heaven. Still, we can get all the makings now and do it ourselves. read more

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The grocery has all sorts of different countries foods and spices. The gentleman (maybe owner) at the front register was very kind and chatty. The grocery isnt huge but big enough for dry and frozen food. We will definitely head back when we have time. read more

Small store selling Indian food and snacks. Not the widest selection, but definitely has some fun new things to try you won't find anywhere else in the valley. Will go back for different and new items to try. Oh, they carry many British items too read more

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Great store with super nice people and a large selection of Indian food and spices,. The foods are fresh, it is such an incredible resource to have in the Coachella Valley! read more

It's under new ownership and I found the staff to be very friendly. I love Indian cuisine but I wasn't familiar with most of the products, so I have lots to learn. The spice and rice assortments are amazing! read more

Incredible international grocery market. It features, Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern groceries and spices. You must come here for all of your spices, beans, rice, flavorful treats. They have a small produce section and dairy section. There is an incredible frozen section with ready to eat meals. If you like chai tea, there is a great selection of chai mix, ready to drink, chai spice. The herb selection is amazing! So many of the products are organic, including seasonings, rices and beans. This is one of the largest selections of dal I've ever seen. There is also small kitchen items like pots and pans. There is an incense section. I will be back and can't wait to tell more people about it. The owner is incredibly nice. He has been open for about two years. read more

I love everything about this store. First of all, I am so grateful to have such a well stocked Indian market in the desert. The owners are just the most beautiful amazing people. I've seen things in the store that you can't find anywhere. The prices are good. And I especially love that they have so much organic food there. I go in regularly just to see what is new and to say hi to this wonderful owner. If you love Indian food or are just curious, you will love this store. read more

I love shopping here. The owner, Suki, is very helpful. He recommended a few items, which we bought and went home and cooked. It took 10 minutes or so to make and we had restaurant quality Indian food. (see pictures). It was delicious! The entire dinner for 2 was less than $15. I highly recommend this store. read more

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A great Indian Market. So many items I want to try. Some fav and lots of new kitchen opportunities. One of my fav specialty markets in the valley read more

A much-needed spice shop in the desert! THANKFUL! With all the grocery stores throughout the entire Coachella, none seem to have any good Middle Eastern or South Asian spices. Spice Rack, which recently opened, has become our holy grail in PS! Picked up about 10 necessary spice staples, and a few new ones to experiment with. Owner is wonderful: friendly, helpful, and kind. read more

LOVE this gem of an Indian grocery store in the desert! The store is stocked with all the items you'd need no matter if you are an Indian home cook or just someone looking to explore a little taste of South Asia. Being from the SF Bay Area we are spoiled with our ethnic food shopping options and variety so I was initially unsure about whether Spice Rack would have the breadth of products that I've grown accustomed to. I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of both dried foods, spices, canned chutneys and pickles, and frozen foods that the store carries, and all the top quality brands. On top of that the owner is super friendly and helpful, always willing to give suggestions when choosing between products and brands. Would highly suggest a visit, this has already become our destination for our South Asian grocery needs for sure! read more

Refreshing to find a local source for south East Asian food and spices with such a good selection and fair prices. The proprietor was so helpful to assist us finding many items. One of the only locations to offer fresh Thai Basil for your Pho. Worth a look especially for those who follow a Halal diet. read more

I have been to countless Indian spice shops and grocery stores in San Francisco, Fremont, Berkeley in the Bay Area and in Denver and Los Angeles. Spice Rack is in its own class. I have never seen such a carefully curated collection of all kinds of Indian goods. As a former restaurant owner and distributor or Indian foods to speciality stores, and a caterer, I am used to the ubiquitous overpoweringly crowded and spice flavoured shops that have been around for a while. Mostly open for decades. New ones in the Bay Area too end up the same way. They remind me of the grocery stores I go to in Delhi and Bombay. Aesthetics are not the highest priority. Cramming products for sale is definitely on top of the agenda. And that is how a successful business owner can make a profit and survive. However Spice Rack is different. Feels like a state of the art store. Wide aisles. Neatly packaged products both organic and commercial are arranged in an organized way so it is easy to pick up Dal (lentils), rice, flour and whole and ground spices. They have a fairly well stocked refrigerator with a good variety of frozen goods. In the front they have a collection of Indian sweets that are made by a well known professional "Mithai" maker (expert in sweets) from Los Angeles. I was in a bit of a hurry but still lingered in the aisles looking for my favourite "achaar" (pickle) and was not disappointed when I asked for fresh curry leaves and yes, they had some!! Yay! Sukhi and Jyoti are the owners and operators of this store that is the first of its kind in the Palm Springs area. I was resigned to having to drive to Redlands or Los Angeles to get my Indian supplies for the foreseeable future but finally I don't need to anymore. The quality, top brands and affordable prices make Spice Rack a unique and welcome addition to the Palm Springs, Cathedral City area. It is conveniently located across from Target on Hwy 111. I will be going there often and wish them all the luck and good fortune for being pioneers because they have taken on being the first one in this line of retail business. Such effort requires an entrepreneur mentality and vision. Combine these qualities with a desire to procure the highest quality items in a clean, modern and well planned store with plenty of room to grow and viola! you have Spice Rack. Congratulations Jyoti and Sukhi!! May Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi bring you great success. read more

Great place to find that not so ordinary item specializing in items from India and also from the UK.

Tucked away in the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center like a beacon in the desert, the first international market featuring South Asian products has finally come to Cathedral City ... and it's perfect! Whether you're restocking an entire Indian kitchen/pantry, or you just crave chicken curry and want a jar of simmering sauce, you are in luck, friends. They simply have everything: case upon case of frozen breads (like naan, chapati, roti), vegetables (including bindi and hot peppers), and entrees; rows of dried lentils, rice and specialty grains; jars and jars and jars of sauces and condiments (lime pickle, anyone?); and fresh produce (including curry leaves!). There's even a nod to colonialism with a respectable selection of British imports like the good Cadbury bars. Also, the folks staffing (and owning?) the shop are so friendly. I asked a lot of questions, and they were very patient and helpful. This is a new, independently owned, small business, and I am thrilled to see them building more cultural and food diversity in the Valley. What an exciting discovery! Check this place out! read more

I'm an aspiring cook and this is perfect for me! I found all the ingredients I was looking for in one place. This is just what the Coachella Valley has needed for a minute. It's a great compliment to the Asian market that's off Ramon. read more

Stopped in a week or so ago. Staff was putting an order away and seemed to overlook I was even there. Prices are high and many items available at other places for the same price or less. Upon leaving someone finally acknowledged me but not impressed by their selectiveness on who they greeted. For the record, I'm pretty familiar with Indian Cuisine and was hoping this would save me a trip to Riverside for necessities when making food at home. In a pinch it might work but they could be a little nicer to new customers. read more

My new favorite Indian grocery in town! They're so kind and sweet here, and eager to help you. It's clean and well stocked inside. They carry so many specialities, including frozen naan and chutneys. I'm looking forward to cooking more Indian dishes and hope to pick up Masala Dosa batter here soon. read more

What a welcome addition to the Coachella Valley. The market is chock full of things you can not get elsewhere: Indian, Middle Eastern, British and much more. The owners are lovely as well. Perfect for foodies and cooks. So grateful they are here. read more

Great source for South Asian groceries...first in the desert. Very clean and well organized! Happy to have them around

This is a wonder resource! Fresh spices, excellently priced. They have things I've not been able to find elsewhere, and the owner is very knowledgeable and a delight to speak with. Go. You'll save money and support a local business that is unique in the Coachella Valley. read more

Great store, friendly owners. Got my Cadbury UK candy bar fix. Will be visiting again soon.

The food choice is amazing here - authentic Indian foods of every type. Service is on it and on their game. Definitely go there across from the Trader Joe's read more

Great source for Indian groceries...first in the desert. Very clean , well organized and wonderful selection of spices, prepared frozen foods, snacks. Independently owned and operated. The owners are very helpful with questions. So glad I do not have to travel far for my Indian groceries when I am in the desert. read more

LOVE this new market! Everything you need to prepare a middle eastern feast from all the hard-to-find spices to the best frozen naan and samosas, gourmet prepared sauces, sweet treats and so much more! The owner is so friendly, helpful, and eager to help you find what you need for a delicious, authentic meal. I'll make this a regular stop on my grocery trips! read more

This is a well stocked store and has everything one needs to make Indian dishes as well as selection of Cadbury chocolate from the UK. They have naan in the refrigerators that you can cook very fast at home. I spread butter on them after cooking nad it was scrumptious. The store is very clean and appealing place to shop. read more

Have shopped there about 4 times and went in and used a credit/debit card to purchase and was hit by a .25 cent charge to use my debit, they didn't charge the first three times before. It's unfortunate and I will not be back as our local Asian stores basically offer the same products. For .25 cents they lost a repeat customer. read more

What a gem! A welcome addition to the CV. A really great store with an incredible selection of Indian food and spices. A fresh section, a dried section, a frozen section, bread, flour, beans, dal and even an organic section. Jars and jars of delicious delights. The owner is so friendly and helpful. We found a delicious Palestinian Extra Virgin Olive Oil at an incredible price. This is a fantastic store, much bigger space than I expected and a great variety of options to choose from. Go as soon as you can. read more

Friendly service. Easy parking. Best selections of Indian spices in the Valley! Paneer, papadums, fresh and frozen Indian specialties. I also finally found jarred grape leaves perfect for stuffing. My pantry was in need of an Indian spices refresh. Now I need to start cooking. Bulk and jar spices very reasonably priced. Nowhere was I able to find fresh curry leaves except here. Fresh pastries too! Thank you! read more

The store is very clean and the clerk is very friendly. I am so happy to have this store here!