While visiting my mom told us to stop here, it was a place we went to as a family growing up. I…read moredidn't remember but when I walked inside the smell was so familiar. It felt like home. At Penzey's they have so many spices all hand packed. Anything you can think frozen pizza spice mix, dips and more! All the spices come in different sizes. I found vanilla sugar, which I never thought I would see on a store. Up till visiting I had only heard vanilla sugar was amazing in coffee, now I am confirm - it is amazing in coffee. It is sugar blended with real vanilla bean. You can use it in coffee, also in baking and on fruit. I was very happy to grab a bottle!

Penzeys Spices is an absolute must with an absolute musk!!…read moreYou are almost lured into this oasis of spice with the perfuming essences! Our food tour stopped in Penzeys Spices, not to sample anything, but to pay homage to a Strip District stalwart. Although most of the establishments in the Strip are local and not chains - Penzeys does exist across the United States. However, a fun fact that they shared - this Pittsburgh location outsells all of the other 44 locations during the winter holiday months! Soooo... yinzers show up and show out for Penzeys! With spices for every dish, every culture, and curated meticulously to give you a full adventure through the store, you should come in here just to learn about spices, if not to find a new favorite or recipe maker!!

The Spice & Tea Exchange is a chain store has locations across the U.S. I visited this particular…read morestore inside Ross Park Mall. As I walked around the store to browse the merchandise, an employee greeted me. I saw many types of peppers, spices, herbs, teas, sugars, honeys, and more. I thought that the prices were moderate to high. I selected a carne-asada blend, a banana-nut muffin herbal tea, and a tea infuser for $33 plus tax. At the checkout, one customer was ahead of me in line, and I waited several minutes for my turn. A tea bar was there for freshly made teas. The cashier rang up my purchase and told me to have a great weekend. At home, I used the tea and infuser, and I liked them. Soon I will try the spices.

Service is fantastic here - Everyone working is more than willing to help you pick out a spice or…read moretea, explain ingredients, etc. There are many spices and teas throughout the store to smell. You can also get single cups of tea brewed if you'd like to try one. Major downside is the price.. Way too expensive to be reasonable for regular purchase, but if you're feeling like you want something a little extra it's great.

Excellent customer service and so friendly. The only place we'll get Venison bologna seasoning…read morefrom now on. So happy to find such an STELLAR local company that provides such superb service.

From the owner: At Pittsburgh Spice Company, we have been supplying our spices, seasonings and kitchen equipment to…read morecatering and food supply businesses, fanatical foodies and budding cooks since 1967. We are proud of the name we have made for ourselves, and the range of products and equipment we have to offer.

I can't remember the first time I bought products from Steel City Salt, but it goes back a good…read morefive years or more and I can't imagine my kitchen without them. I also frequently give them as gifts because I am so passionate about the difference these seasonings make in food, which is what inspires this review. Last year I sent a package as a gift and that friend has become a regular mail order customer. This year, for my sister-in-law's birthday, I recalled her saying how she has enjoyed several varieties at my house and hoped to get to the shop sometime when she was in town from Morgantown. So I sent her a box, and over the past few days she has been so enthusiastic I am getting constant reports on everything she is using the seasonings on. Dill Pickle salt on fries. Bagel on Grant seasoning (which is the best bagel seasoning you have ever tried, I promise you) on avocado toast, at my recommendation. She was trying them straight out of the jar the first evening she received them. They are honestly that good. I love the Black and Gold blend on corn or eggs, and during a time I was dropping a lot of weight a few years ago the Steeltown Garlic and Herb was my go-to, as it still is, when roasting trays of potatoes, veggies and tofu for meal prep. An unsung hero in the line is the relatively new Unsalted Shallot and Chive, which is a great addition to so many things and a nice option if you are trying to watch your salt intake. Customer service is super quick and helpful, if you are ordering online the orders arrive in a blink, but if you have a chance to stop out at the shop definitely do. Millvale is a great part of town and the shop is fun to browse.

A fun stroll through this FANTASTIC and unique spice shop! As a life time user of dill.....Dill…read morePickle Salt! As a popcorn lover......Row House Cinema's Royale with Cheese Popcorn Sprinkle! As a lover of homemade everything......Pierogi Salt! Just made a batch of Sloppy Joe's using the love, Pittsburgh everything salt and the added savory taste, plainly said, made the beef dish MORE delicious. Am now a forever fan of SCSC. -with love from Michigan

Don't get your meat anywhere else but here!! By far the best meat cuts I have ever purchased. We…read morelook forward to shopping at their market and are very appreciative of the deals they have. Thank you Milk House Meats for all that you do for you community and beyond :)

This business is first class in quality of their meat.You will be blown away when you first look at…read moreall the meat products.Everyone is also friendly & willing to help you make a decision.Definitely the place to go for quality food

Such good tea and great vibes! They were giving out free tea due to the cold weather this week and…read moreended up buying some too because it truly is that good.

Love the various selection of teas available here! You can find mostly loose leave in big or…read moresampler size servings! They also offer cute mugs and teapots! It's like a tea heaven for even non tea lovers. Owner is so friendly and nice. Don't forget to ask her for some recommendations and pick up special blends!

I remember this place. I loved it. But it closed in 2016. I found out when I went there last week,…read moreafter remembering how much I loved their plants and herbs. It is now overgrown, broken fences, and there was a note on the front door of what used to be the front door of her home and business that said the owner died in 2016. I am writing this hoping that someone can tell me whether or not the property is for sale. Or if anyone has suggestions on how I can find out if it is for sale please leave a comment. Thank you. Joann M. B. you can contact me at joannpleaseplacegodfirst@gmail.com and please put Moonhawk in the subject line so I don't accidentally delete your email.

From the owner: Get The Health You Deserve…read more Thank you for considering MoonHawk Herbals. We offer service to the residents of Vienna, OH. We offer a wide variety of herbs, teas and workshops and classes to gain more knowledge to a healthier you. Please contact us today.

Love this Store !!!! Happy Happy !!!!!…read more The clerk is friendly. I could buy the whole store. I love the cookbooks. Recipe cards are great! Chicken carbonara!! Greek Dipping sauces and more This is a fun store Highly recommend and I will return - just joined rewards program

I spent so long wandering around this store looking at the incredible inventory they had. The…read morecoolest part is you can be a sustainable shopper and purchase a glass bottle for your oil/vinegar, and get it filled up here, rather than purchasing new bottles all of the time. I love that. It is a bit pricey here, but the quality of the oil and vinegar is fantastic. I ended up finding some great gifts here for my aunt (who loves to cook), and I got myself some really cool pastas and oils (chili oil & tuscan herb). If you love to cook (or want to buy something for someone who does), you will love this place!

Upon entering, you get to live "a kid in a candy store" dream! So much candy, it's overwhelming,…read morebut in a good way. Immediately I was drawn to chocolate, and started filling my bag. For the amount of candy we got, it was a cheap price. From gourmet to nostalgia, there is a little bit of everything for everyone. I will be back!

What a delightful place full of candy. Fresh fudge, licorice from The Netherlands, tons of…read moredifferent kinds of gummies, lots of candy bars plus soup mixes and spices and so much more. I can never get out of there without a huge bag to bring home. Parking out front and in the back close to holidays this place gets very busy and also on the weekends. Staff is friendly and helpful.

I've been patron of Elluingers since they opened, so I've seen this place evolve over many years. I…read morelove the personal touch of knowing the people who have worked there (RIP Ed) and still work there. (Michelle is a sweetheart) Their latest evolution has been to offer a pretty extensive sandwich menu and to collaborate with Pappy's BBQ. And I'll share more about that later. I was frequenting this place (weekly) to buy lunch meat and other breakfast/dinner meats (bacon, chicken, burgers, steaks, etc). But their hours have changed yet again (used to be open at 9am, then that changed to 10am, then that recently changed to 11am) so it's harder for me to go there when they're open. They do sell quality meats and various other groceries like veggies, milk, and bread. I had tried their food when they first started offering burgers and a few other sandwiches and pizza. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed by anything I tried and so I just stuck to buying groceries from them. Then came their collaboration with Pappy's BBQ, which introduced a more robust sandwich menu along with a BBQ menu. Well, one day I was getting lunch meat and heard about a half dozen people ordering various chicken sandwiches. My interest was piqued. A day or so later I had a chicken parm hoagie to-go and wow. It was huge and packed with flavor. I recently ordered another one and I'm here to say, its awesomeness was not a fluke. $15 for a footlong chicken parm sandwich that has plenty of wonderfully seasoned/prepared chicken, a tasty sauce, and sufficient cheese (you can never have enough provolone/mozzarella) - all packed in a tasty mancini's hoagie bun. It's worth every dollar. Chicken parm is my favorite type of sandwich and Elluingers chicken parm hoagie, in my opinion, is waaay better than Goodfellos, and decidedly better than Aviva Brick Oven. That is no small feat in my book. Aviva has been the standard for all things Italian in our house. And while they still own the throne for pizza, they've been dethroned for chicken parm sandwiches. So in conclusion, it might have taken a while, in my opinion, for Elluingers to find their sweet spot in terms of serving hot foods, but I think they may have found it! Stop in, and give them a try! If nothing else, get some quality groceries from a friendly family-owned/run business.

I like the store itself…read more My second purchase and still disappointed. Purchased Strip Steaks that were very tough. This weekend went in for their Brisket sandwich; a low-quality sandwich regardless of the price. It was served on bread with same texture as Town Talk bread, one side was toasted the other was mush. There was barely any brisket on it. The coleslaw was the size of a condiment to-go container; think of filling a container of ketchup from other restaurants. For your knowledge, there are several other options right on Main Street to try. I would be more than willing to pay more for better quality.