Penzeys Spices

This shop is a vacation for your senses! Large variety of herbs and spices… some versions I never knew existed. Wonderful gift boxes where you can select the items to include. Very friendly staff. I like the recipe cards in each spice area to give me ideas for how to use an herb or spice. Great magazine with recipes, information and listings of other items you can order. These are not your dollar store .99 spices, they are much more potent, fresh, and selective, so you’ll pay accordingly. Like how they have many sizes so you can sample or economize on some you use a lot.

Top notch spice store. If you cook and need spices, there’s no better option than Penzeys. Huge selection, friendly staff. The hot chocolate is incredible! They also will send out coupons and good deals for a free small spice sample. A little more pricey but you are paying for quality. Great gift pack options around the holidays as well!

If you need any spice, this is the place to visit. They have EVERYTHING. And more — especially spice blends. There are frequently coupons for something free. I like some of their spices, and some I don’t. Some that I use frequently are garlic salt and granulated garlic. Neither has the best flavor here, so I go elsewhere. If I need anything else though, this place works. If parking were better, I would probably frequent it more.

Best spices in town for sure. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. Love the paprika selections and the coarse cracked pepper. I could spend a ton of money at Penzeys.

I love Penzey’s spices. They literally have every spice you can think of and plenty more that you’ve never heard of or tried. The people are usually pleasant and the space is always clean and well organized. Sign up for their emails and you get sent free offers several times a year. This is a great way to try new spices. Their cinnamon blend is among my favorite but I’m also a big fan of the herb mix made to put on frozen pizzas. Really gives the pizza a fresher more homemade taste. Penzey’s gifts sets are great for showers, weddings or birthdays.
Plenty of parking directly behind the store in the free lot. You can enter from the parking lot or from the street. The store is bright and well maintained. The area of Maplewood is an up and coming little St. Louis nook. Cooks and food enthusiasts will adore this great spice shop.

I’m addicted. Period
I’ve been cooking and baking from scratch more and more, so I stopped in. I love their turmeric and the Mural of Flavor blend. I use both every morning on my breakfast sandwich.
I do love all of their salt-​free products, but I use some with sodium too.
The staff: Extremely friendly and they went out of their way to help me today, because I was a little sun-​blind when I walked in. It was very bright outside today.
They accepted the coupon code from the email on my phone, which I thought was awesome. Love their catalog, everything about them. Sorry, I just can’t gush enough!

I have been shopping at this Penzeys location since they opened. When you open the door to Penzeys the most amazing smells welcome you into the store. There is able parking behind the store, don’t worry about getting a spot on Manchester.
Join Penzeys mailing list. This is one company that YOU want to receive mail/​email from! Penzeys sends out coupons for free spices!!! They are very generous with these coupons, don’t let them expire.
I really don’t cook… it just is not my thing. When I do cook I want to knock people’s socks off, and Penzeys helps wow the crowds. Their product is top of the line. It does make me smile when I open my spice cabinet and see Penzeys Spices just waiting to be used.
Penzeys makes gift giving a breeze. From Bridal Showers to Birthdays… a gift from Penzeys Spices is always appreciated.

Fresh spices and free coupons wow, they let you smell everything you buy and have recipes and meak suggestion on every label…

For anyone who cooks, either professionally in a commercial kitchen or at home for friends and family, this store is an absolutely must for herbs and spices.
They have just about every kind of spice or seasoning that you can think of, and they have box gift sets, too, and those always make good gifts for the people in your life who cook. They have stores in several states throughout the country, a print catalogue from which you may buy their products, plus a website, too.
This store is neatly organized, clean and very presentable with staff who are knowledgeable about what they have in stock, and they are very friendly. I would consider it a rather high end spice shop because their prices are a little higher than what you would buy in a grocery store; I think that the products at Penzeys is better than elsewhere, too. I know that I can find whatever I need for whatever food I might be cooking at home here at Penzeys.
I really like this place a lot.

Variety is the spice of life. At Penzey’s these are words to live by, absorb with your five senses, and take to heart.
This is hands down one of my favorite spots to visit. I stop in regularly and bring out-​of-​town friends for a treat, because truly this store has something for everyone — if you love food. And who doesn’t love food?!? Sweet or savory, you’ll find a spice that is a must have to make your taste buds sing.
Personally, I love their selection of cinnamon (Vietnamese Extra Fancy is awesome), the real vanilla bean pods (perfectly fresh and plump), and the salt free Mural of Flavor (made of spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives, and orange peel).
The store is well stocked and displays a vast array of typical spices, unique spice blends, and specialty spices. If you like cooking, grilling, and baking, you must stop in and check out the selection. If you like to eat, you must stop in to find a treat to add a little spice to your palate.
You’ll find BBQ rubs, various ground peppers, and salts. There are special flavor blends to be used in Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cooking. The baking ingredients are inspiring when thinking of holiday treats — from cocoa blends to flavorful extracts. You can even find box sets for gifts!
Be sure to sign up for their magazine. You can shop from the comfort of your home, if you can’t get to Maplewood.
So whether you like exotic or traditional flavors, you’re sure to find a spice to compliment your tastes. Stop by Penzy’s and add a little spice to your life!

I have been buying my spices and herbs from them when they only sold by catalog. They are the absolute finest spices I have ever used and grocery store spices taste like dirt in comparison. Take the time to visit the store and be prepared to refresh your spice cabinet. Their prices are great and you can buy in the quantity you need. Great gift boxes for weddings or new homeowners. You can also build gift boxes catering to anyone’s cooking style! Their cataIog has great recipes too. I love love love Penzeys.

Looking to spice things up in your life? Or at least your kitchen? You should definitely check out Penzeys!
Situated on the «Main Street» row of shops and restaurants of Maplewood this adorable spice store is really very impressive. The merchandise lay out is ingenious, the décor is darling & the store is quite spacious (more so than it appears from outside). We came in here with my step son who was looking for some specific things which most of he was able to find while I just came in to check things out. Mr. L & I ended up buying some Vindaloo spice, some really hot pepper spice blend, bay leaves and a Chicago Steak Rub.
Walking around sniffing everything in the store its impossible not to feel inspired to cook something. If you are really into cooking you can appreciate the fresh spices and the availability of some items to buy whole to be ground into powders when you need them. They also carried a pretty good selection of soup stocks that I plan to come back and try.
The staff here is very friendly and helpful so if you aren’t quite sure what you need they will be able to help you.
The lady that rang up our order also told me they would soon be opening a location in Chesterfield Valley which is great since I live in West County.

I’ve received ads from Penzey’s with free spice coupons for awhile but never made it there until recently. I was pleasantly surprised to find a cute shop with lots of standard and creative spice offerings.
I wandered around the shop for awhile checking out all the spices. They have little jars of each spice to smell along with a variety of offerings of sizes of spices in jars and bags. They have your standard fare (all of which would be worthy enough to go in for) and then some creative and more unusual offerings (variety of sea salts, flavored vanillas, even frozen pizza topping!). They have the cutest little cinnamon shop section with a variety of cinnamon offerings. I also appreciate that they have recipe cards sprinkled around the store. Cute!
I agree with some previous comments from reviewers about the staff. They are courteous and will check you out great, but when I wandered around the shop for awhile looking for a particular spice, no one asked me if I needed assistance or offered any help.
I will definitely be back! Sign up for their catalogue and you’ll get free spice coupons, too.

Never thought I would actually be able to tell a difference in the average grocery store garlic salt and Penzeys, but now I’m a believer! I received a gift package and had used all the Garlic Salt (that was to die for) so had to replace it. I was impressed with the endless selection of spices for every possible entrée, occasion and cooking style.
I decided to surprise my man for his birthday and bought some garlic sea salt for the grill. My baby boy (16 months old) loves eggs and has one every morning for breakfast, so I decided to spice his up a bit (mild, but oh so yummy). The men in my life are so spoiled. Ha!
I could get lost in this store and have to admit that it was a little overwhelming since I had no idea where to find anything. The sales lady was super helpful and gave me several suggestions based on my needs.
This store could easily convert the average cook in to a Penzeys Spices snob.

Quite honestly, the best damn place for spices! Seriously! I am a total foodie & love love to cook. I can get my meal ideas from this place! The only thing that is seriously lacking is powdered ghost peppers & trinidad moringa peppers. Other than that, this place is solid. Very open & airy. Very helpful staff!

Penzeys has an extensive selection of spices, herbs, and seasonings. Pretty much anything you’re looking for they have.
I pop in once every few months to restock the standards and I like to try something new each time I’m there.
Some of my favorites:
Bay leaves, sounds simple, but they are potent! Vietnamese cinnamon extra fancy, delicious and amazing on cinnamon toast. Vanilla sugar, ’nuff said. Vanilla extract double strength and the vanilla beans are very fresh. If you like pepper that have a really good variety, but my favorite is the four peppercorn blend.
Penzeys is my go to spot for gifts for people who «have everything». The gift boxes are reasonably priced and have always been well received by everyone I have given them to.
I gave four stars because you really have to watch the prices. Some items are ridiculously expensive and unless you really plan on using them it can be a waste. I purchased a random Chinese spice and didn’t notice until I got home it was over $ 10 for a small container. Whoops!

Penzeys has all manner of spice, seasoning, extract and herb.
There’s an entire section of cinnamon.
Vanilla sugar. Other concoctions that you could make yourself, but they’ve already done it.
Lots of pepper: whole and cracked — white, black, pink, green. And a combo of all four.
The old Kelvinator refrigerator is absolutely fabulous, but I’d like to see it in turquoise. I did not try to open it, Jessica C.
There’s really lots of room to move around, so even though it was packed with patrons, it wasn’t crowded.
In the back area there are specialty spice combos for grilling, flavoring vegetables and other culinary expeditions. This was an especially enticing area for me, with grilling season upon us.
Everything is well-​labels. Spice combos are described, so you know what’s in it. And most have a sniff jar, but you have to be careful.
There’s a section with salad dressing fixin’s, such as Green Goddess, Italian, Ranch and many others.
And there are gift packages of spices.
I can’t imagine needing any spice, flavoring, seasoning or herb that is not in this store.
And if you can’t get to the store, you can order online. Penzeys stores are all over the country.

Just when I thought this store couldn’t get any better, Penzey’s goes and makes it better!
The store is remodeled and expanded. The layout is more spacious and the additional baking corner is very cute. Sidenote: the vintage refrigerator does not open. Yes, I was brazen enough to try.
You can also enter and exit from a door in the back of the store with direct access to the public parking lot. I don’t know if that was available before, but I’m glad I know about it now!

If you love to cook, you’re going to love Penzey’s. If you love to bake, you’re REALLY going to love Penzey’s. I can’t count how many times I’ve been in to pick up something essential, whether it’s vanilla, cinnamon, grill seasonings, or whatever else I need. If you have a sensitive nose, just be prepared that there are a lot of smells going on, but if you’re anything like me you’ll absolutely love it. They have over 250 spices, so you’re guaranteed to see something you didn’t know about before!
If you’re stopping by to get something specific, make sure you still browse a little bit. They have a ton of recipe cards you can take, and while I haven’t made any of them yet, everything looks wonderful. They also have tons of open jars and samples for you to smell so you can get a better idea of what you’re buying. Penzey’s also has a ton of different gift sets which always come in handy for Christmas or hostess gifts.
My only complaint is that the employees don’t always seem that willing to help out. I’ve been in a few times where I had to wander around for a few minutes trying to find something while the employees talk amongst themselves by the registers. But overall I’ve had a pretty positive experience. And I can’t wait to use all the steak rubs I just bought for the summer when it’s time to grill on the patio again!

Need a spice for a new recipe? If so, get out of that spice aisle at your local grocer and get yourself over to Penzeys Spices in Maplewood.
Once you have arrived, you will realize that you have arrived in the «mecca» of the spice world.
The large selection of your «typical» spices and the very «unique» spices will have you amazed. I love the fact that you can buy spices in a variety of sizes, to fit your immediate needs.
They offer a great selection of gift boxes that make perfect holiday gifts for your «foodie» friends or a house warming gift for those who can afford to buy now.
While visiting Penzeys, drop by Vom Fass down the street for a «mecca» of oils and vinegars.