10 Favorite Places to Buy Spices Right Now
Our 10 Favorite Places to Buy Spices Right Now
If there’s one part of your kitchen that you should put a little more thought into, it’s your spice cabinet. Aside from questionable sourcing practices, a lot of manufacturers simply don’t pack the potency and flavor that your dishes deserve. Spices create the foundations of flavor, so why not put as much thought into where you buy them from as you do with other ingredients that you purchase?
When I asked fellow Kitchen staffers for their favorite places to buy spices right now, I walked away with a whole suite of new options to support. Hopefully you will too!
1. Diaspora Co.
“There are a million reasons why I love Diaspora Co. It’s built on fair, equitable, and sustainable business and farming practices — and on top of that, their spices are so much fresher and more flavorful than anything else I have ever had. Using Diaspora Co. spices has changed my cooking routine and I can’t praise the company enough.” — Jesse Szewczyk, Studio Food Editor
Shop: Diaspora Co.
2. Sahadi’s
“I’m lucky enough to live in walking distance of Sahadi’s, an iconic Middle Eastern grocery store in Brooklyn. In addition to their incredible variety of individual spices, they also have really fun seasoning blends. I’m a big fan of their falafel seasoning (it’s the secret to my favorite tofu) and their za’atar. Don’t worry — they sell everything online, too!” — Grace Elkus, Deputy Food Director
Shop: Sahadi’s
3. Penzeys
“Wisconsin-based Penzey’s Spices is admirable for far more than their expansive spice portfolio. The company’s CEO, Bill Penzey, isn’t afraid to use his platform to voice his strong political beliefs on issues impacting our country’s most vulnerable. It makes me feel like I’m spending my dollars at a company with a conscience. Not to mention, the spices are super high-quality.” — Lauren Masur, Lifestyle Editor
Shop: Penzeys
4. Kalustyan’s
“I first set foot in this legendary New York City shop back when I was an intern on a wild goose chase for dried orange peels for a photo shoot. (I found them, by the way.) Immediately mesmerized by their endless aisles of fragrant spices and specialty ingredients, I vowed to shop here whenever I needed recipe inspiration. The good thing is, you don’t need to be an NYC local to shop here either — you can browse a whole selection of products on their website.” — Lauren Masur, Lifestyle Editor
Shop: Kalustyan’s
5. Walmart
“I usually make a weekly trip to Patel Brothers for all my spices, lentils, and Indian veggies, but during the pandemic I discovered that Walmart actually stocks a ton of Indian spices. I know, I was surprised too! The spices are a little bit pricey compared to Patel Bros. or other Indian grocery stores, but they’re always neatly packaged and conveniently delivered at my doorstep.” — Sholeen Damarwala, Associate Commerce Editor
Shop: Walmart
6. Savory Spice Shop
“I fell for this shop when I was living in North Carolina and there was one down the block from me. Everything is super fresh and well-sourced and I love that you can buy small 1/2 cup pouches to ensure that your spice drawer is always fresh (although they have large 2-cup bags, too!) Plus, their rewards program is so fun — you get free spices on your birthday and frequent $10 coupons.” — Sheela Prakash, Senior Contributing Food Editor
Shop: Savory Spice Shop
7. Spicewalla
“I have never been disappointed by the quality or the assortment over at Spicewalla. I love that the brightly colored tins make it easy for me to find what I’m hunting for. And I like that the tins are small. See, I don’t have air conditioning, which means bigger jars of spices often get clumpy during the summer. These tins help with that and I can use up everything before any of it goes bad.” — Lisa Freedman, Lifestyle Director
Shop: Spicewalla
8. Burlap and Barrel
“We’ve all had spices in our cupboard that, well, never really smelled or tasted like anything to start with. Which is why I love Burlap & Barrel‘s spices so much. The cinnamon is cinnamon-y! The cumin is cumin-y! All the spices are single origin and sourced directly from small farms. It shows in the flavor.” — Carey Polis, Interim Executive Editor
Shop: Burlap and Barrel
9. Thrive Market
“Recently, I’ve been adding spices to my Thrive Market order and I’ve been so impressed with their quality. I love that their spices come in a small bag that makes refilling my spice jars easy (with a little less waste than buying new jarred spices). I also love that they’re delivered straight to my door along with other pantry staples.” — Meghan Splawn, Food Editor
Shop: Thrive Market
10. Costco
“Hear me out! Costco gets a bad rap for its spice selection — with good reason! Ground spices can lose their potency over time, which is why it’s not cost-effective to buy them in bulk. That being said, Costco is one of my favorite places to buy whole spices like peppercorn and cumin. Whole spices have a longer shelf life, so there’s not as much of a rush to use them. And the price is always right at Costco.” — Nicole Rufus, Assistant Food Editor






















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