Penzeys Spices
1138 West Lake St
Oak Park, IL
(708) 848-7772
This is my favorite place to check out & buy spices. They have samples of all the different spices, herbs and blends that they sell. The prices are just a fraction of you pay for a supermarket brand name. Buy glass jars or reuse your own like I do and save a ton of money.
Visit them online at Penzeys Spices and have spices delivered to your door or order a catalog that comes out every season and includes great recipes.