My mom and I discovered this shop around the corner from The Peasant & The Pear in Danville when we were waiting for our takeout order. Come to think of it, it makes sense to have a store that offers balsamic vinegar and olive oil tastings in quaint downtown. The walls are lined with so many different flavors you can read about and sample. We stayed in the balsamic vinegar corner where there were all types of fruit flavors and had signs offering recommendations of how to use it (on salads, fruit, cocktails, even ice cream). We didn't wander to the olive oil section, but I definitely will next time. They have the following price breakdown for bottle size: Small: $8 Medium: $14 Large: $21 They also have tinier bottle sizes and gift bags which would be fun to give/receive. I believe the owner rang us up and she sealed our bottle for us to preserve freshness (it was just corked when purchased). She said to come back with the empty bottle for $1 off! read more

Amphora Danville - Watermelon Rosé Balsamic Vinegar - Grocery Near Me - Danville, California

Came here to shop for a birthday gift for my friend, and we got their most popular lychee and pineapple vinegar and couple olive oils. I also bought the raspberry vinegar for myself! The store offers free tasting cups and the staff would explain how to select the right olive oil and vinegar. Nowadays things are so expensive and I really appreciate this gourmet food boutique still offers high quality products at such a reasonable and affordable pricing! The shop also offers other gift selection such as cute oil sucers, towels, jams, and spices. They also offer gift wrapping. read more

Amphora Danville - Grocery Near Me - Danville, California

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What a lovely shop! A friend of mine told me about a "vinegar tasting" store and was like, "Why would I want to taste vinegar." But now I totally get it! The shop ladies were so super friendly and kind. They said we could try any of the balsamic vinegar flavors mixed with sparking water if we wanted to. (But I thought these were only for salads? So wrong of me!) They have a glass jug with the sample flavor of the day already mixed with water. That was the first one I tried: Cranberry Pear. Ooh!!! It was so delicious. Not what I thought it would be. It tasted like a soda without all the sugars. It was actually quite refreshing and delightful. I asked what their top 3 flavors were: - Cranberry Pear - Peach - Sicilian Lemon I decided to try Peach. She added sparking water to it. Omg! That was even more delicious. I'm pretty sure any of these flavors will be a hit. Different flavored vinegars and olive oils adorned the walls! Each flavor has a sign with its name, what they are best used for, and what they are best paired with. I wish I could try them all but I can save that for another visit. They also sell pastas, tea towels, little bowls, and other cute things to go with their products. Also found out that Maison Benoit uses their products at their bakery. Love local businesses supporting each other! read more

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They offer the perfect balance of quality and price! Lots of selection and fun tasting ideas. I will be returning!

Delicious balsamic vinegar and olive oils. Parvin was very informative and amazing! So much you can do other than for dipping. Thank you Parvin! read more

This place is awesome! We were gifted a set of balsamic vinegar and olive oil from this store. Since it was gift, we had never been inside the store. I looked up the store address and went to get additional bottles because we loved them so much. When I got to the store, I was amazed by all the selections and the incredible flavors. Jenn was very helpful as I tried to narrow down my interests. I went to the store intending to get two bottles - and I left with 6! I wanted so many more but convinced myself to enjoy the 6 bottles and then return soon and try more. This place is a treasure chest. I've lived here for years and had no idea it existed. Now, it's my favorite store in the tri-valley. And it's the perfect place to buy gifts. read more

I went to get a local product for a girls trip, we were all tasked with bringing something from where we live. I got a olive oil and a vinegar. Taste testing was really useful to pick the flavors that I liked. The person helping me was very kind and patient. It's a beautiful store, warm and inviting. The prices are reasonable for a local, delicious product. I'll be back to get local gifts. read more

My girlfriend and I were walking around to waste time before her appointment. We walked into Amphora and we were both blown away. The store itself is immaculately cleansed when we walked in, we were pleasantly greeted by Jane. She was so informative and friendly that I even walked out with a facial serum made out of olive oil. She blew our minds away when she mixed a little bit of seltzer water with balsamic vinegar, and it was super amazing, we didn't have time to try everything so we have to save that for our next visit. I like the fact that this company has been a family owned company for the last century. We also love that all the products that we did sample were very high in quality. we loved it so much, we can't wait till we visit and Amphora again. read more

Amphora Danville - Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar - Grocery Near Me - Danville, California

What an amazing shop. Just walking in the door peaks your curiosity. When my friends and I discovered the store, we were greeted by a friendly lady who warmly welcomed us, and was more than happy to answer all our questions. We were offered the opportunity to attend one of their classes on everything olive oil and vinegar. The class was hosted by the owner, and included a light dinner and a comprehensive slide show, topped off with tasting various olive oils. Store employees were there to help serve. The education on olive oil was fascinating and will be valuable when making future purchases. A great array of gift items were displayed as well. Thank you for bringing your beautiful store to Danville. read more

This place is absolutely wonderful. My friend introduced me to this place, because she is a regular. She uses the balsamic vinegar with her soda stream, in lieu of soda for her kids. Since my kids love soda, I thought I'd give it a try. My girls loved it, says it tastes like soda. And it has a ton of healthy antioxidants! The man who worked there was very kind and helpful. The store is beautiful and clean, well organized. read more

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My friend Donna gave me a taste of one of her vinegar's as she knows I'm a big fan of Sparkling Waters. I was hesitant at first and then I tried her Peach flavored vinegar with the Sparkling water. So good and odd at the same time I wasn't sure upon my first sip. I took another and confirmed that I loved it. I went to the Amphora location in Danville and tried many flavors and came home with 3. I'm finding many uses for it in my cooking, especially on fish. Loving it! read more

I am SOOO happy we stumbled upon this place. I went to a similar store in Monterey and was running low on our balsamic vinegars and olive oils and was like oh man I guess we need to take another trip to Monterey! But lo and behold, there's a store right down the street. So happy! The lady helping was so kind and they were even dog friendly! They gave us recommended mixes and we bought stuff we have never bought before- I am ready to have salad every single day! Amazing and friendly! read more

Such an awfully rude experience! My family was very excited to visit this place on a Saturday evening. We arrived at 5:46 and the woman working very rudely and immediately exclaimed that she was closely in 5 minutes with a tone that made us feel very unwelcomed. We kindly told her we just wanted to look at the new store. She claimed she was confused by the time but she clearly had almost 15 minutes until. When we tried to ask her questions about the business she would not make eye contact or look up from what she was doing. She kept pressing about being careful about her freshly mopped floors and how she was leave. I truly hope her day gets better and her attitude is adjusted. read more

A personal favorite of mine. The staff is so friendly & knowledgeable. They have recipes for new and delicious ways to incorporate their products into your daily, cooking & entertaining routines. This is a Bay Area, locally/family owned store & the owner knows everything about what they are selling. I love the olive oil & other cooking products . They offer gluten free & vegan products for cooking as well. It's the only oil & vinegar I am cooking with and using in my kitchen. They offer infused oils/vinegars too. Highly recommend! Several locations in the Bay. Must go! read more

Phenomenal product, but really nasty attitude towards customers. The attitude of toxic is all over this place. I am typically easy-going and hard to offend, but this place is too much, even for my standards. Especially, when I paid in excess of $100 for olive oil and vinegar products in one stop. Yes, love the product, but will not be back. How people treat me is more important to me at this stage of my life. Just like another reviewer stated on here, same nasty attitude was toward me and my daughter when the female was working. read more

Nice and roomy store. Everything well labeled and easy to sample. Bought the fig Balsamic vinegar and it's really delicious. Young girl was eager to help and answer questions. Great new add to downtown Danville. Family run and operated so that's a bonus too. read more

mixed feelings here. We actually visited this shop twice on the same day and had two drastically different experiences. The gentleman that worked the morning shift was fantastic. Knowledgeable about the products, eager to help, and super friendly. We picked up a couple of bottles to take home based on his recommendation. After lunch, my parents wanted to go back to the store to pick up a few additional bottles as a gift for their friends since we had such a great time in the morning and wanted to support the business. Initially the female cashier was pleasant, with out us asking she offered to gift wrap the 4 bottles. Things went south pretty quickly when my parents asked for a separate bag for each of the bottles since all 4 were in the same paper bag. Cashier exasperatedly shared that they don't usually provide a bag and tissue paper for a single bottle... Fair enough, we didn't ask for the gift wrapping, you offered. She gave us the cold shoulder the rest of the time, and was short and rude to my parents. Her goodbye to us sounded like good riddance. Very uncomfortable and we felt like such a burden for asking for a few extra bags after spending over $100 on olive oils and balsamic (sounds ridiculous when you say it out loud). If you have to charge for gift wrapping, then just do so. It's so tacky to mistreat customers over a $.50 craft bag and a couple sheets of tissue paper. Just totally classless and frankly, I was embarrassed to have recommended the shop to my parents. Such a shame, we always try to stop by this shop when we are in Danville with friends and family, but this will be our last time here. read more

The olive oils and balsamic vinegars are wonderful. So many varieties to mix and match. One can sample a lot with the help of very knowledgeable employees. I have bought from this company for years, so I am excited to have a store right here in Danville. read more

Nice roomy enough new store for owner Nate. Congratulations on your continued success! Wonderful wide selection of excellent quality olive oils and deliciously rich balsamic vinegars. Three bottle sizes to choose from. Classy bottle designs and gift items to complete a complementary wrapped present for that special someone. Tastings on oils and vinegars with a helpful staff. A fun and pleasurable experience with great product to take away. read more

WOW, what a great experience!! The vinegars are wonderful and very tasty. The olive oils also wonderful. The very knowledgeable and friendly young woman who helps us was super nice. I had my items sealed and wrapped complete with stickers and cards. Love the orange and white ribbon!! Will be returning for all of my oil and vinegar needs in the future. LOVE THIS PLACE AND THEIR STAFF!! read more

GREAT time with friends doing the tasting session. We learned so much about olive oil and had great snacks all made with their products!

Love, love, love this place!! Such a burst of energy (and flavor) for Danville! I've been in twice, very nice employees, very helpful and I can't wait to go back for my Christmas shopping.... Everything is great (especially the almond stuffed olives)! Thank you!! read more

This is my new favorite store! So many fabulous olive oils and vinegars and you can sample them all! The staff members are all very friendly and knowledgeable. If you need a gift this is the place to go, they also have great gift wares! read more

New store in Danville. I hope they keep adding to the store to make it more like Amphora Lafayette. Love the olive oil, balsamic, gift items and recipes. read more

Loved Amphora in Danville! Went with a group of ladies and were happy that Nate Bradley led us through tastings of amazing olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I thought I knew a little about olive oils, but not near what I learned as Nate provided us the history and progression of olive oils. This company is the oldest continuously-owned olive oil company in the U.S. That is impressive as were the taste of the oils and vinegars. It was fun tasting which oil and vinegar pair well. I am a believer in what is behind a good oil - I will continue using this product. Thank you Nate - we loved it! read more

Great customer service! Kyle was very knowledgeable and was patient in helping me pick out gifts for my sisters-in-law. They loved them and can't wait until I go back to the Bay Area for more supplies! Thank you so much Kyle! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Awesome job! read more

Love Amphora and this great new location! Highly recommend their olive oils and vinegars. So many yummy combinations.