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!

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 cooking, this store is somewhere you want to go, even if it is out of the way. When I go back to Chicago, this is one place I will definitely visit again.

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.

I just love the Spice House. I often come here to buy items to put in a gift basket or buy their already packaged gift boxes. They have a fabulous selection and everything is fresh. Ive also learned quite a bit about unusual spices that I have never even heard of before and learned how to use them in my cooking. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They even have recipes available that you can try out in your own kitchen.

PROS: Vast selection, many are out of the ordinary
CONS:

This is a great place for gifts for those who love to cook. They have a huge assortment of spices and lots of suggestions for how to use them! I could spend hours here. Prices seem reasonable.