Finally swept by this space with the intention to visit thier farmers market, but I came on the…read morewrong Sunday. Needless to say, the shop was open, so I wandered. There are some amazing products in there. Yes, great spices, but I especially love their real ingredients in their baking mixes! I'll be back at some point. I also loved their chic, sleek black silverware set.

I'm going to try to keep this relatively short because I want to make my main points and let it be…read moredone. I had been following The Spice Suite for years. I admired the owner's story and absolutely loved the concept. It's a cooks dream to have a destination dedicated to fun and unique spices from all over the world. Unfortunately, after my visit to The Spice Suite today my feelings changed completely about this business. As we were headed over, I was telling my boyfriend to make sure I don't spend too much because I knew going into a world of spices would most likely lead to a big dent in my pocket. I was ready to spend!!! After my first 10 mins in the shop, i told myself I wasn't going to spend a single penny in here. Here's why....first, the two women working there could have just not been there. It seemed like we were imposing on them by being there and asking questions. In a place like this where product is so unique the staff should be enthusiastic, inviting and able to answer questions about the product. Nope, not these two. Secondly, when asked what some of the spices were made of (basic info like salt or no salt) they had no clue. They were guessing where things were from and eventually called someone to find out what the spices were. Third point ties into my second point...they have random bags of spices with no labels on them. I'm pretty sure that's not legal, but I won't go there. The response when asked about ingredients, was that "they're from different countries and sometimes aren't always sure of the contents. Customers should be adventurous" Are you kidding me??? That's when I lost it. Adventurous? There is this thing called food allergies that kill people. The final straw was the lack of pricing on product. I wish that was the only issue because I could deal with that. All the other issues were unacceptable and if I were the owner of this business I would not want to be associated with having this horrible level of service. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere where I'm valued. What a horrible experience. Hope this was a one off, but I won't ever return to find out. Suggestions to the owner...make an investment in labels people want to know where things are from and more importantly what's in them. This could help tremendously since the staff is incapable of proving that very important information. Lastly, find staff that actually lifts your business vs. staff that gives black businesses a bad reputation. On a brighter note, the space is beautifully decorated.

Beautiful shop with everything you could want for your spiritual or health practices. Run by very…read morenice ladies. Will definitely return.

Very Friendly and I got a statue of Santa Muerte! I loved everything about the experience!read more

Calm vibe, cool people, interesting, tasty teas aplenty, lots of spices, advice on what to get and…read morehow to use the goods -- plus some tasty treats, pretty tea accessories, and cookbooks! Oh, and the décor is very nice! I personally really like the Earl Grey Spring & Mulberry date-sweetened chocolate. Of course, the packaging is so pretty it's hard to separate that from the taste and texture, too .... The honeys here are like none other I've had before! The absolute cutest little honey bears I've ever seen! There's one raw honey in a glass jar that's the only chewy honey I've ever tasted -- what a treat to eat a spoonful of that plain, direct from the jar, mmm! (I didn't just eat it for the taste or texture, though -- I started to eat it because I'd read about the great health benefits of honey!) I really really enjoy the smokiness of the Russian Caravan. Plus, it's fun to research, read and find out about such things as how this rather unique tea flavour came about -- that it was the result of actual campfire smoke flavouring the tea in the first place while travelling across Russia way-back-when that is now encapsulated in this oh-so-tasty tea! Tea is a really great gateway to learning about various cultures and world history! Maybe it's his-tea-ry! Persian Rose Garden tea is splendid -- mellow and rich, smooth, calming (I'm not saying it's medicinally calming, but rather that it's evocative of a certain atmosphere that may make you feel a certain way if you tune into it.) Turmeric ginger is very nice, too .... Overall, aesthetically beautiful, palate-pleasing place! Highly recommended!

Had a great conversation with Julia. She is a tea sommelier who is very knowledgeable about the…read morebenefits of tea and had a keen eye on what teas I would like. Be sure to ask her to brew you some tea!

A large and well thought out shop featuring high quality Penzeys spices. The staff are happy to…read moredirect you to whatever you are looking for and have a wide knowledge of products if you have any questions. There is a parking garage behind the shop with plenty of free parking (for customers only).

Cyndy's Bottom Line: the best in spices!…read more *Located in The Byron building in Falls Church *Small parking lot in rear *A vast array of spices from A to Z. *Excellent customer service. Customer service here is excellent because of Tim! Tim is always engaging, helpful and very knowledgeable about spices. *Highly recommend

I simply love this medicine cabinet. Yes medicine cabinet, not a store. From AYO, the educated…read moreherbalist, to Greg the assistant, this store holds no boundaries. The knowledge of herbs for whatever illness or disease you have there is something here for everyone. I came prepared with knowing what I needed for my ailments but if you don't and you simply know what's wrong Ayo can assist you on your journey to healing. I purchased St. John's Wort, Beet Powder (high blood pressure), Black Cohosh, Sage, Lavendar oil (the good stuff) and so much more... I first came upon Blue Nile years ago and the owner saved my life. Here some 20 years later I brought my daughter today. Introducing her to holistic healing is a joy. If you are searching for truth in medicine for yourself or loved ones... Blue Nile is a gem. Stop and go now

the first location in dc since my childhood that sold all types of natural health remedies…read more Seamoss the items us health conscious folks needs and wants

Trying to spice up your life, or just in need of cooking inspiration? Penzeys has an oasis of…read morespices and I love how the store is organized. Each little treasure trove of spices is situated in its own little category. There are baking spices and salad spices. I was impressed with all the different kinds of cinnamon's. The people who work there are the nicest. A gentleman directed me to the cayenne pepper area. There was a variety of choices and I learned about the Scoville levels of heat. Now, you may be saying to yourself, why would Joy B. searching for the hot peppers? The truth of the matter is that I was looking to help out a friend. I found my cayenne pepper and I was pleasantly surprised at the price point. I bought a nice size bottle for about $6.00 and change. So, excellent variety, well organized, helpful staff, and reasonably priced... I can assure you that I will be returning soon. Great job, Penzeys.

So excited to finally visit a Penzeys store in person and it was well worth it. Friendly helpful…read morestaff and incredible selection. Amazing discounts and free gifts as well. The dish towels are the best towels ever. It's been great fun using their unique blends in various recipes. Proud to support a store that represents my values as well.

One of the nicest wellness and crystal shops I've been too. Very reasonably priced and the staff is…read moresuper knowledgeable and kind. They have a large selection of speciality teas, tinctures, supplements, crystals, jewlery, candles, herbs and other things. I got this very cute crystal headband and other goodies

Umm wow. I'm extremely late to the game. What's crazy is it's just a couple of doors down from…read moreVirtual X Kitchen and Tacos a la Madre, so I've driven by it countless times. I've seen the name, but honestly I thought it was just a dispensary of sorts. Well I have been humbled. My sister is huge on crystals, essential oils, incense, and the like. When I went to NY most recently I was inspired and have started dabbling in certain crystals myself. When a ring broke from dancing too hard last week (literally) I looked up crystal shops and this place came up. And I was like... they have crystals?! So when I had free time, I made my way over there. A short 10 minutes from my house is this serene house with a waterwheel fountain and so many colorful plants. There's just a few parking spaces right outside, but there's more across the street. The porch itself is inviting too... and when you step inside, it smells like one of the shops my sister loves. I found myself just exploring through everything... crystals, body care, supplements, herbs, teas... even a library! And the prices... the prices are fantastic compared to what I've seen at other places! I found myself in awe at it all. They even have a rewards program! Safe to say, I got what I needed, and if you need any of the items I mentioned above, consider paying them a visit. You won't regret it.

I love visiting Spicez because I know I will walk away with yummy meals!…read more I met Rani for the first time when she used to have dinner events at the Washington Printmakers Gallery and talk about the various spices used in making meals. The meal I had (I, sadly, do not remember the name was very delicious). Rani also cooks affordable meals for Too Good To Go that are available for sale almost every Monday night and are ready for pickup the following day on Tuesday. When you pick up, she also lets you choose a spice from her collection for free! Very generous, seriously! I have gotten two meals through Too Good To Go twice now and they were always extremely filling and sumptuous meals. Both meals were vegetarian, and I think that's what she mostly cooks. When I heard she was offering Chai with breakfast, I was ecstatic to try authentic chai! I was not disappointed because it was everything I expected it to be and more! I am excited to join her brunch where she has promised unlimited chai! Update: brunch with Rani was amazing as well. She served the fritters below, eggplant curry, the potato/chickpea dish below, parathas, another entree I do not remember, and dessert. The meal was sumptuous and yummy as usual! She also served two types of chai: plain and masala chai. The plain chai is so delicious! I highly recommend attending all of the special events she hosts!

I came here for brunch (Rani puts on special events such as Chai with Rani / Brunch with Rani /…read moreetc) with a friend and the food was amazing. The store is cozy (I love the decorations and plants) and it feels like you're eating an auntie's house with endless food. Brunch had about 7-8 people so it was intimate and great way to meet other people in the DC area as well. We started off with pakora and then had a medley of other dishes. I left the place feeling SO full and ready for a food coma. She had 3 different desserts (2 types of cookies that incorporated ghee) prepared for us, but we were all so full so she gave us the final dessert to-go. The shop owner / chef is delightful and so personable. This has a small family business vibe. She also had a bunch of spices that I will have to check out next time I'm in the area. Would highly recommend !

Super knowledgeable service, willing to mix up what I needed if it wasn't on the shelves. I always…read moremake sure to pop in when I'm in town.

We stumbled into this little shop after leaving the cat cafe across the street. As soon as you…read moreenter you're greeted so nicely! We ordered some of Mary's carrot cake cupcakes and a sweet potato brownie. When she made the brownie she added fresh fruits and caramel to top it. Both baked goods were delicious!

Wow! Popped in here not knowing what to expect, and left a believer! Staff was so friendly and…read morewelcoming! Service was quick and they had a great selection of high-quality options (sushi, sandwiches, and salads) that were fresh, readily available, and good portions and prices. They have dine-in space including overlooking 9th and F St for some great people watching or pro- tip, get something on the go and head 2 blocks to the Portrait Gallery atrium. Fast. Friendly. Convenient. I'm a fan!

It was a great lunch spot and would highly recommend. The food was fresh and delicious. The staff…read morewas very knowledgeable about what items were dairy and gluten free. They even had gluten free soy/tamari sauce which was a huge plus. There is seating and even games for use in the back of the restaurant. It is super clean. It was well worth the walk from the museums!