Penzeys Spices

"I started ordering Penzey spices a long time ago. I was thrilled when they opened a store in Cincinnati, OH. It was one of the first places I looked for when we moved to the Boston area. I was in luck! Great spices in a cute space in Arlington."

"One of my must visit places when in MA. When I can't visit I order online. Their products are amazing."

"This location has the best customer service (and a precious parking lot in busy Arlington)! I was there 4 times in the last two weeks, trying to track down a sold-out item. They couldn't be more helpful. And no matter whether they spend $50 or $5, they are equally helpful and courteous. Highly recommended!"

"I hate to write this because I love Penzey’s, I’ve been a customer since I lived in CA and the Torrance location had opened. I’ve bought the gift cards, spice mixes, essentials, soup bases, you name it. In CA, I never ran into a problem in a Penzey’s. However my last visit to a Penzey’s was today, because the woman at the counter gave explicit racist attitude towards my husband. She gave us no greeting, and we shopped quickly and quietly because it was raining and we knew what we wanted. We approached the counter, my husband greets HER first, and she looks him in the eye, says nothing, and completely ignores him the rest of the exchange. She proceeds then to only speak to me. What???? Did she think I wouldn’t see that? Do you treat all of your black customers like that? Unacceptable and rude behavior for a place that claims to be so forward and support good causes. I will not be returning to this location. Thankfully the other locations in CA have been kind and wonderful to work with."

"I have been a devotee of Penzey's for more than 20 years. I fondly remember all of the fabulous catalogs filled with recipes from regular folk from around the country and I wish I had kept them. I LOVE that Bill Penzey puts his heartfelt deeply held beliefs into his business model. He has the moral character to stand up for what he believe is right. This company is all about peace love and understanding. Bill Penzey isn't storming the capitol, he isn't even mean tweeting --if you don't like what he is saying, don't shop there. Thank goodness there are still real men who act from their beliefs and stand up for what is right. AND the herbs, spices and blends are FABULOUS!!"