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The Spice House

4.8441 reviews ·Opentil 6 tonight
I received quite a few explanations and had a fantastic experience here
Murry WinslettMurry Winslett · 186 Google reviews
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The Spice House — Old Town food that sets the standard. Expect something different from the standard lineup. Staff knows what to recommend. "Honestly some of the best most fragrant spices you can get here" — Dz L

What 441 diners keep saying

Great valueNeighborhood institution
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1512 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Old Town
Today10AM-6PM
Sun10AM-5PM
Mon–Sat10AM-6PM
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What 441 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Claudia C
Jul 2025

Lovely staff at this location. They were so helpful and knowledgeable when my mom and I stopped by earlier today. The shop is very clean and highly organized. I look forward to going back!

Claudia C

Claudia C

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by peyton kenobi
May 2025

Very wide selection of spices! The staff working there is very helpful and the prices are hard to beat.

peyton kenobi

peyton kenobi

177 reviews on Google

Review photo by Holly Fettinger
Feb 2025

Wow! We just stopped by to check out the spices and we were not disappointed - plus the people who worked there were super helpful and informative! We will definitely be back. Best part, you can get spices in multiple sizes!

Holly Fettinger

Holly Fettinger

248 reviews on Google

Review photo by Silviu Strain
Nov 2024

Great place to shop !

Silviu Strain

Silviu Strain

27 reviews on Google

Review photo by Southport
May 2024

昔、Old town に来た時もここはあっただろうか。覚えていない。 店内に入ると、中は清潔で素敵なディスプレイでスパイスが色々と並べてあった。 おしゃれで素敵な女性スタッフが、声をかけてくれた。 女性スタッフから、少しスパイスの説明を聞いた後、スパイスを念入りにみる。 シカゴの地域の名前を冠したスパイスもあり、 有名な日本人もりもとシェフのスパイスもある。 色々と欲しいが、家にはまだ使っていないスパイスとか沢山ある。 なので、四つだけ購入。 ホワイトペッパー。 これはスーパーとかで見かけないので。 ローズウォーター。ローズウォーターをワンドロップ、ウォーターボトルの水に入れると、癒しの味になる。(お菓子作りにも、ワンドロップ入れると、ローズの香りがして良い感じです。) 韓国唐辛子の粉。インスタで見た韓国料理パムチムを作ろうと思って。(韓国スーパーのH martに行けば、大量のスパイスが安めに売っていますが、私には小パックが丁度良い量です。唐辛子の挽き具合もよく、鮮度も良い唐辛子でした。) シカゴの名前を冠したスパイスの中から、Northshore。野菜にかけてみようと。 内容は、塩、チャイブス、オニオン、ガーリック、エシャロット、ペッパー。 薄味なので、(茹で野菜、野菜のソテーに)沢山かけました。品の良いお味。 ここにあるスパイスは、エバンストンで作られているようですね。 立地やお店の構えからして、価格は適正価格でした。スパイス一つ、10ドル前後。 お店は素敵ですし、 スタッフの方は非常に感じが良いので、 またスパイスを買いにきます。

Southport

Southport

678 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jerry Kean
Mar 2024

Jason is a fantastic associate. Very knowledgeable about the products here. A must visit for Old Town!

Jerry Kean

Jerry Kean

132 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lena Jennings
Feb 2024

What’s not to love about an aesthetically pleasing store that solely sells unique spice blends with the friendliest staff? It’s such an experience coming in to this store and each time I feel like a kid in a candy store because I go crazy over spice blends. Highly recommend this store it’s great as gifts and staples in your pantry. I cannot recommend the volcanic salt and LSD seasoning enough!

Lena Jennings

Lena Jennings

155 reviews on Google

Review photo by Perrine Broguy
Oct 2023

Un accueil vraiment chaleureux et professionnel dans cette boutique qui regorge de trésors. Si vous aimez cuisiner, foncez! Magnifique magasin.

Perrine Broguy

Perrine Broguy

153 reviews on Google

May 2026

Great array of every spice imaginable. Bought a great spice book, too!! Helpful staff.

Richard Greiner

Richard Greiner

604 reviews on Google

May 2026

Love this place. I've been here a few times and placed so many online orders, I love all the Chicago themed mixes; the Gateway to the North seasoning is my all time favorite.

Nia McFarland

Nia McFarland

5 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

They have unique products along with what most cooks consider staples. I keep going back for chimichurri mix and find myself getting lost in their inventory and leaving with something more that always turns out to be tasty and versatile. Been to the Evanston store also. Same friendly staff. Have done mail order too. The free shipping on flat packs is great!!

Mary Deskovich

Mary Deskovich

27 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

Excellent store with great organization. Their attention to high-quality spices is very clear. I work in supplying high-quality saffron and would be happy to connect if there is interest in future collaboration.

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Riadh Brougui

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