Where Can I find Bulk Spices?

Question

Growing up in Illinois, we had this great spice store called Common Ground. They sold spices in bulk, out of bins and barrels. You could buy any amount from an ounce to a pound. We'd bag our own and the cashier would weigh it and charge us accordingly. I'm looking for that kind of store in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Does anyone know of one like this? I'm this-close to going through the Yellow Pages and calling every store until I find one.

Answer 1

Most Whole Paycheck markets have a bulk spice area. If you have a touristy mecca spot in your area for shopping (there may be one in the Mall of America in your case) they may have a spice store. I'm in Seattle and the Pike Place market has 2 spice stores! You'll find they are much better than bottled spices and the price (generally a buck an oz here) isn't much different than grocery store prices.

Answer 2

chefgrille is right---Linden Hills Co-Op, among others (check out the Wedge and the one in St. Anthony Village), carries herbs and spices by the bulk, though their supply isn't always consistent.

You didn't say exactly what kind of spices you were looking for---if you are looking for Indian spices to make your own curries, for instance, I suggest going to Patel's in northeast Minneapolis. Best chili pepper in town, and great prices as well.

Answer 3

I know there is at least one, a friend of mine always talks about going to "the co-op" for bulk foods and such. I think she lived in Minneapolis. Maybe that will help narrow it down in the yellow pages? Sorry I can't help more.

Answer 4

check out restraunt supply company's

or ask restraunt owners in st.paul were they get there's in bulk and could you have telephone number and adress's

check out herb stores organtic supplys