A gem of a store for those who enjoy hot sauces and spicy treats. They carry a wide range of options most of which are self branded sauces. Stafaffed with helpful and friendly people. Feel free to tatse test. I would highly recommend all those tasting options on the particularly the green jalapeños hot sauce, which is mild in heat.
Super cool shop to pick up gifts to bring home to the ones you love that did it make it to California. The popcorn is such a cool gift to bring back to all your coworkers. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Had to rate this place. Amazing and knowledgeable staff who are also excited about hot sauce which made the experience of shopping way more enjoyable! Tony is a gem! Knows his stuff, gave great recommendations on what to get and what to pair everything with. They have a great selection of sauces! Store is a perfect size too! Can't wait to go back! Loved it there. A++++ to the team.
Absolutely amazing experience when entering this hot sauce shop. The associates working on July 6 knew their products well. We were attended to a female (apologies if not identifying as that) associate who knew the products in shop. She was knowledgeable in their signature product's label and prices historically. As well introduced to a brand based on a question with a specific ingredient to it. Her coworker was attending to a family visiting from out of state and his energy and knowledge matched with his coworkers. The synergy in that shop and the associates promoting a welcoming atmosphere to the people that visit Hot Licks is a much earned 5 stars. Thank you for taking care of us.
We love visiting Hot Licks every time we’re in SD. They have so many unique hot sauces to pick from. We were just there a few days ago and had a great experience. I wish we had gotten both employees’ names because they were so nice and fun to chat with. I believe Tony was one of the 2 people. The other employee was a younger woman with dark hair. My husband and I took our two small Chihuahua mixes into the store and both employees loved meeting them. They were very helpful and welcoming. We went into quite a few stores there that day and Hot Licks was our favorite! 😊
I come here when I need the really hot extract sauce. They keep the good stuff locked up and you have to sign a waiver.
For those who want a regular sauce they have so many to choose from. The employees are really helpful if you're not sure what you're looking for. This is a really cool store.
The store is well organized and clean and just an interesting place to visit. The gentleman helping was very friendly and you can tell he knows and loves hot sauce. Highly recommended place to check out. Ghost island was the best sauce, great fruity flavor at the beginning then a nice burn after.
An A+++ selection of some of the best hot sauces! They have samples of some of them if you want to test your heat tolerance. They also have hot snacks (peanuts, chocolate, beef jerky, etc). Staff is very knowledgeable about the sauces as well. This is no novelty store, it's the real deal!!
If you are looking for a great selection of high quality and unique hot sauces, this is the place for you!!!
Form mild to extra hot, Hot Sauces made with Carolina Reapers to Fatalii or Chipotles, they are all organized by heat, chili peppers and flavor. They have a tasting | demo area, to try some of their offerings. The offer their own brand and tons from around the country.
The staff is very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
I highly recommended this Hot Sauce Shop. Best selection in the area, by far!
Huge selection of hot sauce and very helpful and friendly service.
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