I've been going here since I was a young teen and I'm 41 now. Everyone has always been helpful and…read morethere was always a familiar face around. The prices are great and the place is clean. I hope they still get enough business to stay open. Always willing to give advice.

John and his staff give excellent recommendations. Nathan is a trained supplement expert. I…read morerecommend the store to everyone.

Ordered online from the Spice house and was so thrilled to see they are Chicago based- so when I…read morevisit family I could come! We spent so much time in this store sampling spices (which is a great perk of going in store), and getting to try the different varieties. The spice merchants were also super nice and helpful in having us try ones we wouldn't have thought of based on our flavor palettes.

A magical store filled with inspiration for cooks, grill masters, bakers and adventurous eaters. I…read morehad a specific list and a salesperson was efficient in tracking down 5 items and explaining the difference between two kinds of mustard seeds. The store has cute boxes made for four bottles if you want to put together a theme as a gift. Prices weren't out of line with what I'd expect to pay in a supermarket, maybe a dollar more per bottle.

Great stop before work! We had the iced coffee chai and pumpkin spice shake with collagen. The shop…read morewas so cute, perfect industrial aesthetic with tons of plants. The barista was so kind and patient as I looked over their many options for protein, seasonal flavors and shake add-ons. What a gem!

Eco-Flamingo is a good idea in theory, but in practice it's for a clientele with a lot of…read moredisposable income that wants to feel better about their consumption. It feels like a place to shop if you want to virtue signal. I wanted to look into more sustainable options and decrease the amount of plastic I consume via containers. I had gotten a few things (bar shampoo, toothpaste pellets, etc) online at the Zero Waste store, but prefer to keep it local whenever I can. When I heard about E.F. I decided to check it out, but was surprised at the prices, which are astronomical for what you get. I expected bulk pricing and BYO containers to result in better pricing, but was mistaken. In spite of the cost, I gave a couple products a try thinking perhaps the quality would be superior quality, and walked away with a small lotion stick that was $20 and has a weird smell, and some bulk lotion (orange blossom, I think) that smells good but wasn't very moisturizing and cost $13 for maybe about a cup worth. According to my kitchen scale, about 5 oz. Only a select few people are going to be able to lotion up through a Chicago winter for $2 an ounce when you could double the amount with a store brand. Good on you if you can extract some wealth from the people who have too much, but this is just not a store for everyone. I found some other small businesses and switched to bar soap and lotion to avoid buying more plastic, and there are a couple online options for cleaning products and such.

The store is amazing but I often find the things I go there for are out of stock or not in season…read more They also open at 11AM on weekdays and only 10AM on weekends. As someone who gets up early for groceries, this is not early enough... so unfortunately that means sticking to the Whole Foods self serve section :( Would shop there regularly if they opened at 8 or 9 daily...

This place has an amazing selection of teas, and dried mushrooms, fish, ginseng, and even squid! I…read moregotta get me some recipes to try this stuff, though stuff like shark fins can cost a pretty penny.

I needed to kill a little time between stopping at Hewn and picking up some groceries from Jewel,…read moreso I stopped to wander Central Street for a bit. I'm glad I had the opportunity to stop into The Spice House today! When I came in there was an employee standing right near the front who asked if I needed anything, and though they didn't have the item I asked about (a brine bag--Thanksgiving is fewer than three weeks away!), I wandered around a bit anyway. I picked up some vanilla bean paste (I use this in place of vanilla extract), cinnamon maple sugar, some broth concentrate, and a bag of crystalized ginger. That brought me above their threshold for getting a free flat-pack item so I chose some Back of the Yards spice, which is part of their Heritage Collection. The woman who checked me out said that it tastes good as a rub but it's also great in potatoes and stuff. I'm looking forward to tasting it because it sounds delicious... I just wish they had a Ravenswood or Lincoln Square one too! The Heritage Collection is a line of spices created to be reminiscent of various neighborhoods--Pullman, Back of the Yards, Central Ave., etc. Cool idea to celebrate the city and its environs! Staff were really friendly. They also appear to have a tasting bar; I didn't really understand what it was until I was about to leave and saw some folks being offered tasted of stuff. I don't know if I would have wanted to taste what they had out there (though the Greektown spice did sound interesting!) but next time I stop in I'd love to have the chance to do so because it definitely can be intimidating to buy spices you haven't used before, or those for which you have no frame of reference (like the Heritage Collection ones that are made particularly for this store). If I made one suggestion, it would be to have a few recipes here or there. for some of the spices, especially some of those that might not be part of the standard spice cupboard/might be a bit more intimidating than others. They do have suggestions on some of them but I wouldn't mind adding to my recipe collection!

The Spice House has every spice you need and ones you didn't know you needed. I was a bit…read moreoverwhelmed with so many options. The staff were so helpful and were extremely knowledgeable. They had a section of Chicago themed spices that were intriguing and also could be a nice gift. There so many unique spices and excited to try them.

First of all, I've been here several times and this is what I've tried: 4 shots combined…read more(cocktail), turkey panini, & simple panini (P.B.J.). The 4 shots combined (cocktail) you are not buying it for the taste. You purchase this for its benefits and with that being said. I drink it like a tequila shot and eat the piece of orange that is offered on the side. Turkey panini is flavorful. The meat is moist and it is overall delicious sandwich. The simple panini (P.B.J.) peanut butter with strawberry jelly reminded of the sandwich my parents use to make. The melted peanut butter is the icing on the cake! A must try! A child glass of milk would seal the deal!

Everything is made fresh and to order! Everyone is so professional and kind. If you want quality…read morefood and drinks come here. Try out their cocktails if your feeling sick!

They have a stand/table at the Green City/Lincoln Park Farmers Market on Saturdays!…read more Unique to Chicago-the City! B es are such an essential part of flower pollination. They do offer Bee Hive/Bee Keeping Classes! I purchased some honey and some beeswax taper candles! The manager was knowledgeable and friendly! You can also purchase their items on their web site!

I found Chicago Honey Co-op on a Saturday at Green City Market - it meets, or exceeds, every mark…read moreimaginable! I grew up with access to chemical-free, unprocessed honey and am always on the lookout for it when I move to new cities. I was stunned to taste such a delicate, nuanced honey in urban Chicago. As it was a beautiful, sunny morning at a park in Chicago, it seemed the ideal time to figure out why it was so darn tasty! It turn out, that much of this has to do with the history of Chicago having feedlots. Anyway, I was blessed to learn this, and so much more, at the Chicago Honey Co-op booth at Green City Market. Did I mention that they happily recycle the jars if you bring them back? I have since been back twice to purchase more honey for myself, as well as for gifts, and every review remains 5 stars. It is always a pleasure to see them and I highly suggest checking out their services. I already know that allergy season next year will be a breeze for me! Chicago Honey Co-op does ship jars but I know that I will be stocking up at Green City Market. It is a blast to sample the new batches of honey, catch up with them, and also experience everything else that this fully organic and sustainable market has to offer!!