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Spice House

1512 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 274-0378
thespicehouse.com
4.5 star rating based on 10 reviews

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Mon-Thu 10am-7pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Sun 10am-5pm  
Status: Open  
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Business Description from the Web

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The Spice House has been around since 1957, with the original store in Milwaukee. Almost overwhelming the senses with a bouquet of aromas, the quaint shop has an old-fashioned feel to match its old-fashioned trade. Pure spices, like paprika and curry; special blends, like Mediterranean and Indian blends; and straight herbs (from sweet California basil to European rosemary) line the shelves.... more
Posted by Citysearch on May 04, 2007

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Try the Ethnic Chicago jumbo gift pack. It's a 10-jar compilation of neighborhood blends, including Bronzeville Rib Rub, Taylor Street Cheese Sprinkle and Ukrainian Village Seasoning.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The store also sells kitchen accessories, such as pepper mills, microplanes and cookbooks. Also be sure to ask for a schedule of the shop's seminars, lectures and cookbook signings.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Gift boxes end up being a great deal and come with a detailed description of what's inside and what to do with it.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Circa 1957 spice store in Old Town manages to make the everyday art of cooking a near-romantic experience.

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In Short Exposed brick, antique-y lighting and wood shelves displaying hand-ground spices lure foodies to this respected shop. Many linger while reading the tags, which chronicle the historical significance of the various seasonings. While the ordinary is on hand (nutmeg, paprika, pepper), the store also stocks a wide variety of exotic options like Korintje Indonesian Cassiacinnamon,... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 07, 2004)

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Must visit if you like to cook

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The Spice House has become my go-to for myself as well as to get gifts for people who like to cook. They have the best of everything there, spice wise! It is also in a great area - old town!

Pros

+ variety of quality spices

Cons

- parking in old town
Posted by alessia212 on August 20, 2009

Excellent Knowledgeable Staff

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You can smell this store long before you get to the door. There are so many spices to choose from, at reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly and ready to help you with picking out your spices. I just tried one a couple nights ago. It was amazing. I am so excited to try the other new spices I bought. I really wish we had a similar store where I live. If you are into baking or... more
Posted by mslehman on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 21, 2008)

Exotic spices by Thea L. at InsiderPages

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Standing in this place and breathing the fragrances of exotic spices from all over the world is a treat. My cooking has improved 500% by adding their blends and spices. Books with recipes from all countries.

PROS: This is a delightful place. Smell it!
CONS: No.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 10, 2006)
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