Penzeys Spices

This Penzey’s store is absolutely beautiful — they bought an old furniture store and completely remodeled the interior but left some of the old elements intact (including a freight elevator from the 20’s). It’s an open, airy space with plenty of room to browse, taste and smell the products.
I needed a restock on some basics and found everything I needed and then some. They really do have every spice and herb you’ve ever heard of and many that you haven’t — plus there are spice blends, salad dressing bases and soup starters galore. If you’re trying to be healthy, there are a good number of no-​salt blends that add a ton of flavor to dishes. Or, there’s a spice mix to add to frozen pizza so it doesn’t taste like cardboard crap.
I’ll be honest — my personal preference is the Spice House for spices — I think they’re a little cheaper and I love their staff, but I won’t say no to Penzey’s if I’m nearby.

Amazing vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Ready for Xmas brews now. Debbie was the best!

I love Penzy. I am a life long resident of Cedarburg. This location used to be an old boring furniture store. I was elated to see that a different kind of business was coming. Since Penzy opened I am a regular customer. The interior design is a mix of vintage industrial with modern influences. From the exotic spice to simple dried ingredients this is your place. The prices are very reasonable and competitive.

Eat with your nose!
You know the old saying, that we eat with our eyes. This isn’t quite possible at Penzeys. However, you can guarantee that you’ll eat with your nose in this remodeled storefront in downtown Cedarburg.
Spices have been a traded commodity for thousands of years. We shouldn’t take advantage the amazing benefit of having a leading spice business in the MKE area. This particular location is large, airy, and gloats the attractive quality of western general stores. Hardwood floors, an antique elevator, and bright lighting provide a fantastic backdrop for this spice leader. What? You don’t cook? Do yourself a favor and leverage the knowledge of the staff to identify your likes. Need to impress a special someone with your cooking know-​how? Mother-​in-​law in town and you need to throw something together that will make her envious? Throwing a Super Bowl party and want to whip up a rock star dip? Go no further. They’ll even give you easy recipes to put your purchase to good use.
Be sure to subscribe to their free magazine. They give away spices with a minimal purchase. The mag is full of ideas and lots of knowledge behind their wide array of inventory.

This gem served as my sanctuary during Strawberry Fest. It’s new, airy, and nicely done. They kept the industrial touches while making it suitable for the less modern (it’s sorta like an Alterra for spices). It feels silly reviewing this place because it is so nice, but credit is due. If they start serving food, it will rival the Anvil Pub & Grille for nicest use of an old building in Cedarburg.

What’s not to love about Penzey’s and it’s latest addition to the Cedarburg downtown main street.
The place is great to walk through with various areas that focus on different spices for baking, cooking ethnic food, etc. I love the baking area since it is set in the 50s with the old décor.
Penzeys is a perfect into into Cedarburg and adds all the value of the huge space with all the spices across the street from the butcher and next to the bakery.
Great spices, helpful people, and a local brand — that’s a lot of positive things going for them.

This is the newest of the Penzeys stores. It’s located in historic downtown Cedarburg (the entire downtown is on the National Registry of Historic Places.) Penzeys is located in what was a furniture store, in fact, it was an undertaker’s shop with furniture as a sideline when the business was founded. The building has a lot of character, including beautiful maple floors and open ironwork. The freight elevator, inoperable, is used for display. Being a former furniture store, there is a large display window that doesn’t lend itself very well for packages of 2 or 4 ounces, but the company name is tastefully emblazoned on the glass.
Being a spice store, your nose goes into olfactory glee when you enter. Spices are attractively displayed, each spice is packaged in several sizes but each spice is also displayed in an apothecary jar, with an explanation of the spice. You can open each apothecary jar an inhale the delightful aroma.
If you are a serious foodie, this is a necessary supplier of the freshest spices to turn mundane meals into culinary delights.