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September 2023 by Barry Blancha
Friendly knowledgeable staff. Great Ssortment.
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September 2023 by Shelley Q.
First, Penzeys carries everything the inquisitive cook may want. They have a wide range of both common and not so easy to find spices. They offer frequent, fantastic sales and the Arlington (MA) store is clean with attentive and helpful staff.The company CEO who lives in Wisconsin is concerned about the direction our country is going and worried about how we may lose our Democracy (with good reason). Thus his email advertising makes his political opinions abundantly clear . So, if you are of a disposition to disagree with him this is not the store for you. And, as evidenced by many comments on Yelp people will not shop there . However, for those with whom this message resonates I encourage you to support the store and its products. I admire Bill Penzey for speaking up and thus it is an additional reason for me to shop at his business.
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August 2023 by Nancy Gold
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!!
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July 2023 by Stella Moore
Love the variety and freshness of all the products. Promotions are great too
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June 2023 by Steph B
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’m so put off by this blatant racist attitude I‘ll just make my own seasonings after this order runs out.
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June 2023 by Frank L
I went here just because a few reviewers said the political views turned them off…out with the ignorance.. in with a new customer :)
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May 2023 by John K
Loved the spices but will not order anymore. Businesses do not need to be involved in politics, I want a product not political opinions.
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April 2023 by Clare McDermott
Long time customer who just can't stomach the political diatribes from a spice company. I'll miss your smoked paprika (it is the best I've ever tried, to be honest), but can do without the lectures. I've purchased a bit from Burlap and Barrel, enjoy what I've sampled so far, and have no idea what their politics are. A refreshing information gap.
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April 2023 by Di Vo
The political rhetoric turns me off. I won’t buy from a in your face company that insults half the country. I used to, but no more.
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February 2023 by Len Lavoie
After 50 plus years as a customer of Penzeys. I’m canceling my order and looking for another company. I’ve been financially abused and it hurts. Take your Vanillabration! 20% Off Vanilla Extracts and enjoy the $30.00 extra dollars you made
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February 2023 by Mary Shannon
Love Penzeys. The quality can't be beat - it's basically the only brand we keep in our spice cabinet.
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February 2023 by Christian Klein
Great spice store with knowledgeable staff. Always something interesting to discover.
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January 2023 by Sam Beauchamp
Spices are ok, but the relentless political opinion is ridiculous. I will not be ordering anymore. Spice house it is. Check them out if you're looking for spices and not how to vote.
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December 2022 by Linda M
My go to for a great selection of spices. So happy that it is a reasonable driving distance away.
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December 2022 by Leah Klein
Whether you live close to Penzey’s or just order online, it is one of the best spice shops around. Great selection and prices - everything is fresh and I love their mixes. I get my vanilla here. i also love their Buttermilk Ranch spice mix to make party crackers with.