Penzeys Spices

My father started shopping at Penzeys well over a decade ago. He was an awarding winning cook and had an extensive collection of spices from Penzey's. I learned to cook with these spices and I'm ashamed to even have them in my cupboard with the absurd political views that Penzey's now pushes on their customers. I've moved on...

I've bought from this company several times, my mother introduced me to one of their very quaint little stores near my hometown several years ago and I've loved them since. I understand some of the comments are put off by the politics, but it's definitely not a standalone thing by any means as so many companies do it nowadays. But I've always loved the products, I've never had any issues with anything. If I had anything negative to say it would just be that they're a little pricey, but I love the cake spice for baking and I'm willing to throw down on it.

Mold across the top of brand new cumin. I heard from sleeker who worked there that the place is dirty and gets written up for code violations all the time. Disgusting and overpriced.

I've used Penzey spices for years. They are so fresh and flavorful. A little goes a long way which makes them economical to use, unlike the spices sold in stores which are often mixed with non-spice ingredients and require 3 times the measure to get any flavor out of them. Also love the Wisconsin connection. As a life long (69 years) resident I can categorically state that we are not known for our political reticence so why should the Penzey CEO be any different, lol. And just so you have balanced Wisconsin outspoken political opinions, we gave you Sen. Ron Johnson too. Your welcome.

Extremely hurtful and bigoted comments. Read the website. Shocking and tasteless display of spreading ill amongst fellow Americans. Sad array of words begin put forth.

I've been a customer for years, and fortunate enough to live within 10 minutes of the Houston store. Absolutely the freshest, finest, pungent herbs, spices, and cooking helps (looking at the base products such as seafood seasonings) to be found anywhere. Even during the pandemic, they found a way for me to get fresh spices when I needed them, thanks to order pickup off the little wooden bench out front!

In their store, and on the website, there a many wonderful recipes that have become staples in my home.

I get it if you don't support the politics of the owner, but IMO it is just childish to leave a one-star review for products that are superior to any you'll find in a grocery store. Wondering if those posting the one-stars have ever even tried the products.

At any rate, buy the products, you will NOT be disappointed.

I've always loved their products but their choice to make politics front and center of their sales is offputting. I've blocked friends on FB because I tire of their opinions on both sides being constantly put in front of my face. I'm sure that the loss of my sales won't hurt them but I'll no longer recommend them to my foodie friends.

I wrote a glowing review about Penzey's YEARS ago, before they got political. I used to live near them, and when they were kinda new, in their infancy, I probably garnered a lot of business for them with my socialization re: the shop and their spices. However, years later...I don't know what exactly happened, but I started getting this political mail sent to me which was spewing hate and it was crazy - just out of nowhere! I mean from a SPICE company!? So with that all I can say is, avoid this hate-mongering company at all costs. And Penzeys...get woke...go broke as they say.

This is the best spices money can buy. They have everything you can think of too. Every meal is gourmet when cooking with Penzeys. I lightly cover my broccoli and cheese with Penzeys sandwich sprinkle and it's the best thing I've ever tasted. The last time I used Penzeys pasta sprinkle I remember thinking the same thing THIS IS THE BEST THING I've ever tasted. My boyfriend is Russian and my grandmother happened to give me the Russian spice packet.he was very impressed by my cooking that night ;). I am not paid to write this I'm just so thankful for these good spices

Do not do business with this company because they apparently hate half of their potential customer base, they have an exclusive section on their home page stating how much they hate Republicans. But then in the same statement say how compassionate and decent they're, nothing but another hypocritical virtue signaling frauds!

I was a faithful Penzey's customer for a number of years. While I felt that most of their spices were mediocre, there were a few special blends that I purchased regularly. I opened my email today to see a series of emails that were filled with an incoherent political rant about Republicans. He accuses everyone who disagrees with him of being racists who "buy guns to shoot black people". Business people shouldn't be allowed to engage in verbal assaults on their faithful customers.

The CEO of this company is so idiotic, that he/him has made his company political and tripped down on 1/6 like it's some national disaster. Wake up buddy. Smell the spices. You're a clown. Go drink a Bud Light. You'll be out of business soon.

I've been a customer of Penzey's for at least 15 years. Love love their spices, always fresh and strong, and shipping is generally quick. I love the spice blends best, and some I can't live without include Florida pepper, BBQ of the Americas, Justice, and more.

And they're trying to leave the world a better place, too, by calling out injustice where they see it. I'll continue to buy from them, and am not really interested in others who dismiss this company because of political views. More spices for me!

Company promotes hatred toward other people for the sole purpose of making money. Left leaders think this is great but its just a gimmick to take advantage of the same people. Cleverly evil.

Disgusting garbage by the genius owner who hates on half the country because they don't agree w him!

I bought from penzeys for many years… NO MORE! This is a hateful, divisive company! All they do is insult and spew hate at customers! People are buying a product, not your political hatred. Never buying from this company again! Good riddance!

The spices are always great and fresh. I used to go to one of their stores in Santa Monica and everyone was friendly and helpful. Phone service has always been good as well.
As for the political stuff, we are supposed to be able to voice our opinions without fear in this country. Maybe all the haters should watch Arnold Schwarzenegger's video about hate. After looking at some of the reviews, I can't help but think that they were posted by people that don't like the company's opinions rather than being about the quality of their products.

They are horrible racist's that would rather watch America being burned by nazis than admit they were wrong.

Takes forever to ship and their need to be belligerently political is weird…. I definitely won't purchase from them again.

I see a recall of Baxter street cheese topping due to seame seeds undeclared. Not the most severe recall. I enjoyed his spices until he got political. And I'm done now.

I received Penzys Spices for a gift. Too bad somebody waisted their money on this hateful, racist company. This company trash talks half the American population, labeling them as racists. Their product is not even good enough to regift. Straight to the trash bin!

I bought a few bottles to try and 2 of the bottles I bought had a really strong weird smell to them and the bottles themselves had the label coming off so I tossed it out because I didn't trust it.
Very disappointed because I spent allot of money. These spices are very expensive.

We ordered a spice from Penzey's for an upcoming recipe. Prior to receiving the spice we received 3 angry emails from the owner of the company entitled, "Stop Republican Racism." The email is written in an angry tone and has rants about 1/6, the Republican Party, and many other topics.

Some of these are very important topics, but the tone and content that the owner of company is discussing these items, and the fact this is an unsolicited email is strange to say the least.

I asked for a refund and they said they would once I returned the spice. When I read extreme writings (Right or Left), I always feel sorry for the person because I'm sure these opinions started at a place of good intention. The amount of emotion and anger in these company emails is unhealthy. I hope the owner can find another outlet for these communications, since his employees will pay the price of upset customers.