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Spice of India
1310 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States
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Za
Review β„–1

Huge selection of Indian goods, some Ive never even heard of! Also found the curry we were looking for which was a nice bonus πŸ‘πŸ»Only thing that holds back from a five is the floors could be a little better maintained

Da
Review β„–2

They have a great selection. Love shopping at the Indian market but dont get there too often.The only thing I do not like about the market is nothing is priced and they shelf tags for prices, many are missing. So much of what you buy, you have no idea what you are paying until you get the receipt unless you ask first before they ring you up.There have been items I have inquired about the price and some was more than I wanted to pay but it was only because I am not that great at Indian food yet. Not sure if I would like it or use it. If the price is okay I am willing to try it.πŸ™‚The staff is nice.They do not know their products well either. I sometimes have problems with spicy foods and if I ask if it is hot in flavor. Most of the time is VERY hot.So although they speak english I am not sure if it is a communication problem, a lack of knowledge of the product, just the fact they want to sell it or just not that hot in spice to them.So sometimes what I get is just not for me, but I do love indian food!

ni
Review β„–3

Nice place. Lots of spice kits, varieties of flours and rices

ga
Review β„–4

This store has plenty of expired items including baby soap and products. Buyers beware and double check the expiry dates. They were so kind but they have more expired products. Some one please report to concern food safety department to do a audit.

Ta
Review β„–5

This is a fun little place. Even if you do not love Indian cuisine, which I really dont understand how that can be, they have plenty of spices that everyone uses from cinnamon to garlic. The spices are much less expensive hear than anywhere else! I will definitely be back and hopefully soon. So many goodies here to discover for the first time and to enjoy over and over again. You wont regret stopping in. Again, I love this place and cant wait to be back!

Ka
Review β„–6

It’s a nice store. There are a lot of varieties and the prices are reasonable. The staff was very helpful and polite. I saw a review here about expired products but I didn’t notice any products that were expired. I will be back again.

Ca
Review β„–7

Had a lot of the ingredients I needed for the dishes I was creating. Staff person gave us good advice on which brands and where to find items. An intriguing little store with LOTS of different types of flours, oils, herbs, and world foods from Indian culture. Prices $$$ and would return again on our next meal planning adventure.

Ch
Review β„–8

Not the first time. Expired products on the shelves. Sample pic.Seems the rules aren’t that stringent unless someone is affected by the product. Unethical though. It was actually the fourth time I found this. Asked them once and I was told it was missed and will be removed. Apparently not.

Bo
Review β„–9

Friendly service. Great selection. Great prices.

So
Review β„–10

This place is packed with spices beautiful veggies and a variety of products. I enjoy going there for their Thai pepper. Service is friendly. Very clean store.

Mo
Review β„–11

Great options but several items are not priced so you have to constantly ask how much something is.

Ra
Review β„–12

Great prices and the staff is helpful.

Ne
Review β„–13

Prices were not mentioned for almost all the products. Otherwise store is good. You will get all the Indian groceries from here.

ka
Review β„–14

Pretty good place you will get all the indian goods a little expensive but has a lot

Mi
Review β„–15

Love this place. Great selection, interesting products, and regional (northern, southern, and western) product selection.I didnt buy any fresh produce but there are specific days it is in, Thursdays and Sunday/Monday. Call for last delivery day.

Si
Review β„–16

I came to spend quarantine with my Mom from California Bay Area. This place rivals some of the best spice places there. Wondetful selection and nice people.

Ne
Review β„–17

Excellent to buy your Indian spices. Very well supplied. A little crowded though.

De
Review β„–18

My wife said everything for Indian cooking.The owner said she has everything. So if you want to try making it, this is your first stop.

Sa
Review β„–19

Needs improved with customer service otherwise it’s great

An
Review β„–20

Love this place, am always finding something interesting and intriguing.

Sa
Review β„–21

The staff and the owners of the store are all kind and helpful. Prices are reasonable. Its the only good Indian store in Grand Rapids area.

Jo
Review β„–22

First time here, Great Selection of Rice and Huge selection of spices, and Frozen Food Items.

Ma
Review β„–23

Great spices but I dont know alot about Indian cooking so understanding which product is hard to do.

St
Review β„–24

Good prices, nice selection, and friendly staff. Always have what I need for the Indian dishes Im making.

Sc
Review β„–25

They are doing their best during COVID. The people were accommodating. The food supplies you can get are wonderful, as well.

Na
Review β„–26

All sorts of good produce and dry goods.

Ri
Review β„–27

We met some of the kindest people there. Very welcoming and helpful. Definitely going back

Ro
Review β„–28

Great store with a lot of variety! The staff is super helpful and friendly, highly recommend it!

La
Review β„–29

This store is a great place to shop for spices and Indian ingredients. Prices are so much better than a store like Meijer, and selection is comprehensive. Staff is helpful and will take you right to what youre looking for.

Da
Review β„–30

Large selection, but the person working the counter really didnt know the products well, unless it was a language barrier problem. I ask for help in finding a few products without a spice in it, and almost everyone they gave me had that spice in it.

Bh
Review β„–31

Good one.. getting all indian items at one place. Curry leaves is bit costly..If they keep in seperate Bunches with price tag that would be fine..

KO
Review β„–32

Jasmine rice 4lbs only $6

tr
Review β„–33

Customer service means a lot to me all though I was helped it didnt come off as very friendly at least to me.

gg
Review β„–34

I have seen Spice of India grow over the years. I think is the best Indian grocery and spice store in West Michigan if not the West side of the State. The owners are nice and always there to help. I wish them well especially during this unprecedented time. Thank you for remaining open to fill need in the community.

Lu
Review β„–35

This place is awesome, I love it. Every spice you could imagine. They also had a pretty nice selection in the grocery section.

Su
Review β„–36

Very rarely we can find Indian stores in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Am
Review β„–37

The staff are amazingly friendly and the prices are great. They have so many great quality spices and a wide variety of Indian based grocery items. They are helpful if you have any questions and they do not make you feel silly for asking basic questions if you are venturing out on your cooking skills.

Ri
Review β„–38

I love this place! They have many spices! They also have puffed rice! They were out of powdered cinnamon the last few times Ive stopped πŸ˜’

Ju
Review β„–39

This place is fun to visit. Its a full pantry of exotic foods and ingredients. I promise youll find something you will want to try. It is a big store but well organized and a huge variety of items. I found black salt for less than a third the price of my local grocers and lovely scented incense. Good service, friendly and clean. Good variety of products.

Ro
Review β„–40

Excellent variety, very affordable, and the staff is kind.They also run the restaurant next door, and its amazing.

Ra
Review β„–41

Only store 60 miles from me, Great store, FRESH PRODUCE on MONDAY and THURSDAY only. They have it in the big cooler, not outside like many others that i have seen in Chicago. Great billing system. Very organized and everything is proper. Many items. Great Spices, lots of different brands

Ma
Review β„–42

This place has it ALL. Friendly and helpful staff. If you are into Ayurvedic herbs, this is where to get them. Reasonably priced and extensive selection.

Lo
Review β„–43

I travel from grand haven to get my spices from them. Excellent prices!

Da
Review β„–44

Excellent selection, very helpful staff and some fresh produce! My chicken curry came out absolutely delicious. I will be returning

Ed
Review β„–45

Great selection and prices on authentic food and merchandise.

Ha
Review β„–46

The young girl who works there is full of attitude. We all work very hard, but workers should know to keep their attitudes out of their work place. I was standing at the register and handing her money, change first, and she just stood there rolling her eyes and raised her voice β€œare you done”. I only come to the store because of the owner, he is a sweetheart. However, they will be losing my business if they keep workers like this.Additionally, 50% of their items are expired SO PLEASE WATCH OUT. if you bring back expired items, they always doubt you. And on multiple occasions they have overcharged me or β€œforgotten” to give me my change. Always ask for a receipt and always double check their prices. I understand they have been a local business here since a long time, but as vendors they should have higher standards and better work ethics. I love local businesses, but don’t take advantage of your customers and over charge them!

Jo
Review β„–47

Very helpful and friendly staff.

Ma
Review β„–48

Great service. Good products. I visited this place for the first time People are so friendly. The cashier girl helped me to find all the things I need.

Jy
Review β„–49

Nice place to visit. People are so friendly. Wide variety of Indian groceries. The young girl at the register is so friendly and helped me to get stuff that I wanted.

Hi
Review β„–50

All Indian groceries and food items can be found here.i.e. Basmati rice, Pulses, Pickles, spices, snacks and many more!!!

Ro
Review β„–51

I love this store! Great selection of spices, cookware, rice, packaged food, and snacks. I go to this store on a regular basis. They also carry frozen foods that are amazing as well. If you like indian food you will love this store.

ns
Review β„–52

Good experience

Te
Review β„–53

Awesome grocer. So many choices it’s overwhelming. Ravi is a great one to talk to, very helpful and nice. Great prices too. They have an organic section in the back just ask for location.

Su
Review β„–54

Great, inexpensive spices. They also have sandalwood soap, Yardley talcum powder and other hard to find HBA items at good prices.

Ja
Review β„–55

As a chef this is my number one place to go for Indian and Pakistani products. Bulk spices for cheap. They have everything including cooking utensils and produce. If you are looking for Indian ingredients this should he your first and only stop.

Ru
Review β„–56

Very good collection of Indian spices and food items. Veges collection can be improved.

Pr
Review β„–57

Probably worst customer service I ever experienced. I traveled 200 miles to get my groceries and spices from here, when I asked for help the cashier girl at the counter didn’t care to respond and was busy with phone leaving a customer!!!! after couple of seconds she answered without even looking at me. Later I got help from a Hispanic gentle man. Very disappointed, Id recommend going elsewhere

Ne
Review β„–58

Spice of India have almost everything you can possibly think of, from jaggery, spices, Indian vegetables to sweets and snacks.The store is well organized and things are easy to find. The owner and staff there are helpful and friendly.They are usually very busy stocking. I recommend this place.

tr
Review β„–59

Great selection and friendly staff.

PA
Review β„–60

It has verities of Indian spices. I bought home made spices. Its really good.

Cr
Review β„–61

Great selection, nice and neat.

CH
Review β„–62

Best place in and around Grand Rapids to get Indian groceries. Prices are very reasonable and staff is very responsive. They update the face book page regularly regarding new stuff. When ever the fresh vegetables arrive, They notify every one in WhatsApp group and Facebook group.

Th
Review β„–63

Good store.The best selection of Indian groceries!! Reasonable prices! Good Service. Thanks for the bag.

Al
Review β„–64

They stock a wide variety of Indian groceries, however some of the items I wanted to purchase was either kept frozen or expired. One of the staff near the back of the store was polite but the younger woman at the register was very rude the last 2 times Ive been in. Not only by ignoring me while they read their book but by saying I had to use cash when they allow you to use a card. That last purchase was not large but i ld rather pay the 25 cents and use my card than try using cash that I hardly ever carry.

Tu
Review β„–65

They are always out of certain foods and the freezers are always messy; makes it difficult to find product. Whenever I ask if they have something in stock they always say no but there has been many times they have said no and I end up finding it anyways. I only go here because its the nearest store to me.

Br
Review β„–66

The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful! I love that they always have variety of brands in the item youre looking for, whether it be rice (which has its own side room), dried beans, spices, or grocery. The produce is always fresh!

Da
Review β„–67

Its a little hard to navigate but I love this place. I find something new every time.

Ka
Review β„–68

They have a good selection of items but some of the things I bought were way beyond the expiry date.Too pricey...cheats! And the lady at the reception sucks. Hope someone else opens a similar store somewhere close by soon.

Sh
Review β„–69

Good but some of the food items are expired ones. Need to check the expire date and buy.

El
Review β„–70

Good service!! Friendly, cordial & respectful.

Ri
Review β„–71

Little pricey but you will get the goods you need. 4 instead of 5 because smile is missing😐

Sh
Review β„–72

Fresh vegetables every Thursday and Monday. Very convenient. . They even have INDIAN MANGOES, very sweet. Good service overall. Lots of products to choose

Vi
Review β„–73

Great place to find spices for a good price!

Kh
Review β„–74

I’ve been there with my family so many times and every time it’s been a great experience. They usually have what I look for and if they don’t, they try to let me know when it’ll be in so that I can make time to come back in. The owners are so sweet and kind and all the employees are always so helpful even when they seem a little busy. I’d definitely recommend this place for your india grocery shopping but also the bangles but they are so beautiful. I got a few pairs and they fit perfectly. I feel like since they aren’t corp’d they’re able to sell more than Patel Bro’s bcuz they’ve got a wide variety of different brand when it comes to spices and it’s absolutely amazing! I definitely can’t recommend this place enough.

Mi
Review β„–75

Nice place, great collection

Ha
Review β„–76

Even though Im clearly not Indian the owners treated me with respect and helped me when I was feeling overwhelmed. I love this place and I cannot wait to get more immersed into the culinary aspect ❀

Ar
Review β„–77

When you talk about Indian Groceries in Grand Rapids Spice of India is the only good one great customer service, huge variety of items to selects from, big store, and low prices. i would recommend this place to anyone!!!! check this place out you will not regret it :)

St
Review β„–78

Great selection of spices and foods from all over India. My friend from India prefers this store to others in the area. I can usually get ThumsUp cola. They also sell frozen items and various tinware. Service is not fast, but they are friendly and helpful.

ra
Review β„–79

Check expiry dates before buying the stuff from here. Most of their spices, drinks, juices are expired. I got rice which was expired almost 2 months ago, soft drink expired 2 months ago, masala pack expired 3 months ago. Be careful.

Tu
Review β„–80

Well stocked and clean store.

Ed
Review β„–81

This is a fun store to find a great variety of spices and foods from abroad! I recommend it for anyone who has been a world traveler it will bring back tasty memories!

Ch
Review β„–82

Great deals on bulk rice and spices. They also have a very large selection of imported Indian foods.

Ch
Review β„–83

A wonderful store to purchase authentic Indian food, spices and items. Friendly staff and great selection. Looking forward to returning many times.

Ra
Review β„–84

Best part they announce when the fresh vegetables arrive in their store.. If you looking for a specific product they had earlier, they would make note and get it next time. Good service overall..

Jo
Review β„–85

Like spicy food and there prices are good. I like trying food from different places.

Zi
Review β„–86

I just get about everything I could ever need from here. Its great for getting spices of all sorts. Makes me feel like a real cook.

Ra
Review β„–87

Great selection and good prices! I was very pleasantly surprised by the array of items available and the reasonable pricing. And despite the small footprint everything was easy to find. I plan to go back often!

Ne
Review β„–88

Sooo many wonderful foods, spices and items of Indian cuisine...Brought a friend who has been to India numerous times and she was impressed...prices are good..People are reserved at first but friendly if you have a question...Soooo many products to learn about since Ive been a vegetarian for 45 years.Perhaps i should make that fact known...

Mo
Review β„–89

This is an awesome traditional Indian grocery. The family who owns it is kind and helpful.

ro
Review β„–90

Plenty of items to shop for your next meal plans. Staff is there to help out. Lots of spices to select from. Did check out the tea section. I did buy two black teas.

iR
Review β„–91

Great store! Has everything, even non-Indian ingredients!

Ga
Review β„–92

Nice variety of fresh foods. Good service.

Co
Review β„–93

Go there early or during weekdays. Less Crowded. Too much stuff to look at.

Ku
Review β„–94

Lady in the store is very rude and looks very frustrated. Some items dont had the price tag and when I asked price her. She first stared me, as I should have known the price. And she replied rudely 2.99$ . She talks to customers as if she is doing them a favor!!

Ha
Review β„–95

Good. BIG STORE. LOTS OF PRODUCTS. Love the Utensils, used for camping

Am
Review β„–96

Good store for GVSU students. Easy convenient bus routes

Th
Review β„–97

Nice place to get Indian Groceries at affordable price in GRR

Sh
Review β„–98

Good store, many varieties, When you step in at arrival time of Vegetables (Monday and Thursday evening), Very fresh and reasonable prices, feel homely during my shopping experience. Owners are very nice and very understanding

De
Review β„–99

Air conditioning is switched off. Very expensive and expired products of 2-3 months are stored by this retailer. Once you complain and leave the counter, owner would happily pick up the item and put it back to shelf until another individual notices the product expired.

Su
Review β„–100

Good grocries. Great store manger

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  • Address:1310 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States
  • Site:http://spiceofindiagrr.com/
  • Phone:+1 616-245-6654
Categories
  • Indian grocery store
  • Asian grocery store
  • Grocery store
  • Spice store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:11AM–9PM
  • Friday:2–9PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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