The Spice House
5.0
from - Neighborhood: Old Town
- 1512 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-274-0378
With shelves and canisters full of aromatic whole spices from all across the globe, this Old Town shop is a mecca for amateur and professional chefs. A curry-like scent envelopes visitors as they walk in the door, while apothecary jars and exposed brick add to the storybook-like feeling. Owners Patty and Tom Erd are always available to discuss the history and lore of the spices they sell, and they even conduct a class, Spices 101, for Kendall College culinary students.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 36-Broadway, 22-Clark, 70-Division, 156-LaSalle, 72-North Ave. Brown Line Train: Sedgwick.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
- Shopping Price:
- Bargain. Prices range from less than $4 per half-cup to around $6 for a jar's worth of spices.
Features
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Whole and ground spices and accessories.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Checks Accepted, and Major Credit Cards
