So glad to offer a strong thumbs up to this local Spice company. I am a cooking snob, so I take flavors very seriously, and Stuart's won me over. In today's world, spices are no longer as hard to find as they once were, from online to local ethnic grocery and beyond, there is so much to try. I really enjoy going into Stuart's and seeing new things that I should try. Getting recommendations from the staff and even, with some flavors, have a chance to smell/taste different offerings. I highly recommend stopping in and giving them a pride. It is a wonderfully calm and clean place with amazing staff and products. read more

Stuart's Spices - Three mixes I got to try... love them all! - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Rochester, New York

I have received multiple generous gifts from my western New York-based friends over the last several years. Last week I received an amazing assortment of different spice combinations from Stuart's Spices. They also sent a sample of a rub with the 3 awesome baskets: habanero honey...it's delicious!! I might actually use it as a rub...if there's any left....since I've been sprinkling it in my salads. Mmmmm hmmmm!! Give me some of that hot, salty and sweet goodness to kick things up!! Can't wait to try the middle eastern varieties in my new Tagine that I'm curing right now. If I ever head to the area, I'll definitely visit the store in person. This is a GREAT place to get gifts for anyone on your list that cooks, likes to experiment with flavors/spices...or is just looking to start. read more

Stuart's Spices - Amazing variety of spices! - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Rochester, New York

Tom and Vicki really hit it out of the Park. Due to 'Rona I've had to order some herbs and spices and glad to do so. The customer service is excellent and they have all sorts of things. They make spice blends for a lot of local restaurants and yup McCann's too. Support local! You can order online! Peace Out read more

Stuart's Spices is the BEST on many levels! I was first introduced to the spice masterminds at a Yelp event and have since bought their goods at the public market on a fairly regular basis! I have their mustard seed and allllll kinds of incredible meat rubs that are innovative and save tons of time when preparing meals. Family-owned and beyond friendly environment in their store, which just recently reopened! Put their seasonings in your olive oil, use their bloody mary mix, and think about all the new flavors you can discover! Spices aren't cheap but they are a great investment for your kitchen and can make amazing gifts for the fellow chef in your life! Please support Stuart's now and always for your spice needs. read more

I am not exactly a cook, so I may have never stumbled across this place without Yelp. You should stop by, especially if you do cook, and maybe even if you don't. It smells so good when you walk in the door!!! We got to do some demos with the owners. We got to try several yummy things, including an apple pie grilled cheese and mulled apple cider, which were my favorites. We also got to smell a lot of their sample spices. They crush all the spices themselves in the store, so they're really fresh. It's worth a trip in to try some of them. I also got to try the Beau-licious dip, and I bought the mix to make for the holidays. It was similar to a rye dip, but it had a slightly different taste, and it was super yummy! So even if you don't cook, they have some dip mixes you can buy to impress your guests! I will personally be impressing my husband when I "cook" something for Thanksgiving. :) Go check it out. Street parking was easy to find. And they will take credit cards for any amount. This is my kind of store! read more

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This is a great local spot to stock up on needed spices. Family owned. They are happy to give you recipe ideas and help you decide what goes with what. Everything from your basic everyday stuff to brine kits, jerk seasoning and black salt and anything else you can think of (or spices you've never thought of). Great customer service too! read more

Awesome spice store. All gluten free. Fresh ground...weeks not months. They offer herbs, spices, seasoning blends, salts, pepper, sausage mixes, dip mix packets, gin kits, and much more. Many items would make great gifts for a cook or host. They offer classes as well and a newsletter 4-6 times year. Many local restaurants source their spices from Stuart's. I was taken with their corn on the cob spice...great when roasting veggies. Check out their free recipes and recommendations for using different spices. read more

Stuart's Spices - Check out their tip and recipe cards for their different spices. - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Stuart's, I love you. I love your quirky signs out front, your employees, your products, your seminars, your minimalist displays....just a gem. I should make Stuart's a Valentine since they spice up my life. First of all, everything is ground in shop. It shows. They aren't handing you $1 Christmas Tree Shop spices that have been sitting on the shelf since...well...last Christmas. I bought the fresh ground no sneeze pepper recently, and use it all the time. No more of those crappy plastic pepper grinders that you crank and can barely see the pepper that comes out. I use it for everything. I have acquired quite the collection over the past few months, because I can't be in that neighborhood now without stopping. I currently have the Berbere spice, Greek, Dragon, Cinnamon, and Mulled Wine Spice (as per recommendation from @thetallcoolblonde aka Jenny R.) I am sure I am missing a few, but I have been impressed with all of them. The employees give great service, show you were to find things, go into the back for special requests, or if something isn't in stock, and always point you to their recipe rack to amp up your culinary skills. So, I will restate my claim-Stuart's, I love you. read more

Fantastic option for many spices and blends. It's a great stop for stocking stuffers. I really really love their garbage plate blend I find I don't even have to make the meat sauce I just sprinkle it on top of a plate full o beans, mac salad, taters n a burger. read more

This place is Awesome. Everything is fresh and absolutely amazing. If you are local, consider yourself very, very lucky! I live in New Orleans - a culinary capital - and we do not have anything remotely like this place. I regularly place bulk orders with the Finnefrocks and have them ship it down to me. I've been a customer of this spice joint for twenty years, and they always exceeded my expectations. Barbecue is a pretty big passion of mine (feel free to check out my 'cue reviews), so I use A LOT of Paprika, Chili Powder, Cumin, Cayenne, and other magic spices. When I first started using Stuart's Spices to make rubs in the last few years, I had some huge issues - compared to spices you would normally purchase in the stores, these are EXTREMELY POTENT! They are fresh ground, and required some big modifications to my recipes. Another nice option is the ability to buy in just about any quantity. They sell small packets of spice all the way up to the two pound bags I buy for my rubs. If you don't see the size or spice you are looking for, just ask Tom or Vicki - they usually have it in the back. Here's a rundown on the stuff I buy a lot of on a regular basis: CUMIN - This stuff is amazing! Compared to a grocery store, this will knock your socks off. I ended up halving the cumin I use in my rubs once I started using this. Definitely a must. HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA - Love this stuff. It has an excellent sweet, robust flavor that works so well with Carolina-style rubs. SPANISH PAPRIKA - I played with this in my rubs as well, although the Spanish paprika is a lot more delicate tasting than Hungarian. Before I knew of Stuart's, I did not know paprika came is different varieties. Could be considered a "lite" version of paprika. SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA - Originally bought this stuff for my rubs. Then I realized I wasn't too bright - I would barbecue everything that had a rub on it, so using smoked paprika was a complete and utter waste. Since this realization, I use it a lot in the kitchen when cooking. It is great in a recipe that calls for paprika, and that would benefit from a subtle smokey flavor. MEDIUM-TO-HOT CHILI POWDER - Another rub staple. Just be warned this stuff has a definite kick to it. I would recommend using it sparingly until you get a handle on the heat. CAYENNE PEPPER - Be mindful of the SHU level you purchase. I assumed the mid-level was normal (90,000 SHU), and I was really, really wrong. I ended up with quite a bit of very spicy barbecue. As it turns out, the 40,000 SHU Cayenne is much closer to "normal". Lesson learned! As stated above, these are the staples. I have not come across anything I didn't enjoy, ranging from the Rochester Meat Sauce, Fire Salt, English Mustard, Stout Mustard, Granulated Garlic & Onion, Ground Habanero, Vanilla Beans, and on and on. Give this place a shot and you will not be disappointed! read more

Stuart's Spices - Random picture I sent to friend wondering if I had any extra paprika. Stuart's Spices representin'! - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Rochester, New York

We first became acquainted with Stuart's down at the Public Market and were pleased when they opened this store on South Clinton so we could visit it winter. The owners are super friendly, helpful and always trying to educated and inform. They have a good selection (though not as extensive as Penzy's which we are also fans of...). We really like their Garlic Granules. Our spice rack is full of the blue labeled bottles and we like to support this local business! read more

Stuart's Spices - Spices are strong (fresh) -adjust your portions in your recipe. - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great selection of spices and spice blends here. I found a few items here that I have not been able to locate at other stores in the area. The owners, are very passionate about their business, and love to talk spices. They also hold informational events, such as about making corned beef, sausage making---today was about peppercorns origins and types. I really learned quite a bit, and was impressed by how much differences there are between the varieties. It's a small store, but packed with goodness. I'm a fan! I usually have to go online to find quality spices, but from now on I'm supporting local! read more

I started with Stuart's years ago at the public market. We even made a couple of trips when they were located on Lyell Avenue. On one trip Stuart was there, beard and all looking every inch like an Amish gentleman (I don't think he was at all, but he sure pleasantly fit the movie stereotype). Anyhow, he asked if we would like to see some of the equipment he had designed and made. I asked why he would make his own. He said that he was very fussy about how seasonings were ground and sorted and that nothing on the market was good enough for his customers. He had me for life at that point. I enjoy the store on So. Clinton Have and just love the smell as you walk through the front door. I love to cook and Stuart's Spices are the only one's allowed in my house. I particularly love the Vietnamese cinnamon and Spanish paprika. They have always been willing to talk about the proper use of their spices with me and have offered many recipes. I just love the place and highly recommend it to all. read more

Couldn't find star anise at the big you need a loan to shop there store so did a search for spices and Stuarts came up. I'm so glad it did because this is my new go to for rubs and spices. Both owners were there and they are the nicest people. Plenty of conversation and a few free samples to boot. I just used a rub on some mahi mahi and it was amazing. If you live near south wedge (or anywhere else) please support the local businesses. Shop Stuarts read more

Amazing gem in the South Wedge! This place is 3 minutes from my office downtown. Such an incredible selection and great value! I'm fairly sure I won't be going back to Wegmans for spices with this place so nearby! I purchased several hard-to-find items including: pyramid-shaped salt (for farro salads, salt toppings on desserts, etc.), za'atar seasoning (for cauliflower-chickpea-quinoa bowls with tahini dressing), and mace (for homemade spicy gingerbread). I could have purchased some of everything in the store. Such a cool place to visit with really nice staff & owners. They also offer classes & workshops! I'll be back - before the holidays! read more

It is a small Spice store, but it's very conveniently located for me. And it's well organized. The service was very friendly, and they may have spices not on display, so ask! I felt the prices were OK for a spice store, and because of the location, it's very easy for me to get there and grab something I need. read more

Stuart's Spices is a hidden gem in Rochester, if you want to take your cooking to the next level let Stuart's Spices give you the boost to get there. The moment you walk into this store you can tell that they only deal with the best of the best spices, the aroma of this store hits you like a brick wall when you walk in. There are so many spices everywhere, with Tom(the owner) there to help with any and all questions you have! Especially if you are looking to cook venison, Tom will be able to help you make it better. Considering how fresh the spice is, the quality and quantity you are receiving, you get a better deal then the grocery stores, while getting to help out a local business. Truly a fantastic store with great people running it! read more

My dad came to visit me in California and brought some of the House Hog Rub for me to try. Hands down one of the best pork rubs I've ever used! read more

OH my gosh, I'm so in heaven. Love this place. I asked if they have pickling spice (didn't think they have it) and they sure do have it. Reasonably priced and they do actually make their own mix and the pickling spice smells so strong and fresh. When asked about cayanne peppers, she asked how hot...they have more than 3 level of heat! Wow. Definitely will go there whenever I need herbs or spices and it is less than one mile from where I live which is perfect. Only problem is the hours....but can understand because it is a Mom's and Pop's store. read more

Very clean and organized store. They have some hard to find items such as pink cure salt, lavender and ghost pepper products. As well as most of the spice shelf staples. There are a few selections that you can tell are exclusive to this store, which they probably make in the back. I enjoy that kind of stuff. Friendly knowledgeable staff and very fair prices. read more

I and my wife stopped into Stuart's for the first time today. We were on the hunt for some fresh ground peppers and were very pleased with the selection and prices. The owner's wife was an absolute delight as she acquainted us with the selections available and gave us a tour of the recipe samples she had prepared for the day. We will never have to hunt for specialty seasonings again with Stuart's around :) read more

I have been doing buisiness here for years. You won't find a more knowledgable and helpful atmosphere anywhere else. Vince is a food chemist and his knowledge alone is worth a visit. Rick Camp read more