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    Olive the Best

    4.9 (63 reviews)
    ModerateOlive Oil
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Time to taste test!
    Holly M.

    I love this shop! I'm a huge fan of olive oils and different vinegars and was delighted to find it while we wandered around town. The young man behind the counter was very friendly and helpful, even though it was relatively busy, he made sure to speak to everyone. We purchased a Tuscan herb-infused olive oil that is just spectacular. It's hard not to be pleased when you get to try before you buy!

    The perfect gift... Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar.
    Carina F.

    On this small business Saturday I wanted to write a review of one of my favorite small businesses that's big on flavor! OtB has been my go to not just for myself but for gifts for many years! Shopping here is stress free because you taste before you buy! Of course you'll find a variety of awesome olive oil's and balsamic vinegar's that will create the absolute perfect meal but we love some of their sweeter balsamic vinegar's for vanilla ice cream! The Cinnamon Pear and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar's are a couple of our faves for ice cream! We love their Aged Balsamic for salads and for Asian meals, the Japanese Toasted Sesame Olive Oil is a win! Scott is so helpful and it's so fun to sample all of this goodness! They also set their displays up with great pairings and have much more than olive oil! On your first go around make sure you give yourself a little extra time! ;) Check out their website for some great recipes, order online with free shipping on orders over $39 and sign up for their mailing list to get awesome updates and specials! Olive the Best is truly the best!

    Liz M.

    Ok, I know it might sound weird to want to spend a lot of time and have fun in a store specializing in olive oil, but it's so fun and easy to do here! Who would know that you could have so much FUN at an olive oil store! Olive the Best has a ton of specialty infused olive oils, balsamics, wine vinegars, salts and dipping spices, and more! They provide small disposable cups so you can taste and mix and match the flavors to see what pairs well together. I have probably spent an hour here doing just that. The owners are so kind and knowledgeable, giving suggestions and recommendations. Every time I come here, I end up having to go to the bakery and getting fresh bread to dip my new oils in. It's a great place for gifts too! OH, and don't miss out on the bread dipping spice mix. It's my secret ingredient in recipes but it's also sublime to add to your oil/balsamic dipper.

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    Mike O.

    We were walking and shopping in downtown Flagstaff today and saw this shop and came in. Scott the owner was there and he was extremely knowledgeable about the various oils and vinegars selling. He mixed up a few for tasting....one of which we had to take home a garlic olive oil and then a Tuscany balsamic vinegar.....oh my goodness it was so good. There were so many different types that it was hard to choose from but in the end I had to get that first one. This shop is a real gem and it was something that we will definitely come back and try again. I highly recommend it....!

    Eric S.

    What a gem! Without a real plan I stopped by and oh my gosh, you need to come here! This is a truly family - owned business with such amazing products. They have a TON of different olive oils to choose from, all of which you can sample in store. They have balsamic everything, seasonings and lots of cool little samplings to pair with the oils. The owners, besides being kind, are so knowledgeable about their product and can recommend pretty much anything based on your tastes. I won't ever go back to cooking with "plain" store bought oil, they've spoiled me and I'm so glad I found their shop. Highly recommend!

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    Karen W.

    I had previously shopped here when it was under different ownership and was hoping the new store would be able to reuse or recycle the old empty bottle I had from the previous store. The young woman working here said she would be able to recycle it at least. I also asked if I bought anything here, would I be able to bring any empty bottles so they could reuse them. I know at other olive oil stores (Including the previously owned one) they give you a discount for bringing back your old bottles. Unfortunately, this store doesn't. I basically took this bottle on a 2 hour joy ride from Phoenix to Flagstaff as it turns out, since I could have recycled this on my own at home haha. At least I know better now! I figured since I was here I might as well browse through the olive oils and vinegars. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have tempted myself, since I always end up taking home some sort of bottle from any oil and vinegar store I go to. The varieties here all sounded so appetizing! They have flavored olive oils, and premium varieties, including one that recently won in a competition. I ended up taking home a small bottle of mango balsamic vinegar because it sounded so unique and was quite tasty. As a side note, there isn't any mango puree in it, it's more like mango essence or mango extract flavoring the balsamic vinegar. They do have a very lovely maple vinegar that is made with pure maple syrup though. The damage? $12 for a 200 ml bottle. Time to make a lot of salads with mango balsamic vinaigrette! P.S. I totally didn't realize there was a check in offer for 15% off until I had already left the store so check in first!

    Toast I made with the Tuscan herb olive oil (ig: @alisa.eats.food for video tutorial)
    Alisa F.

    I have really been into making different toast variations recently, so I grabbed some olive oil and vinegar from Olive the Best to bring my toasts to the next level. They have the best selection and so many unique infusions I've never heard of before! Scotty, the owner, was very welcoming and we had a great experience here. My friend and I had a fun time tasting different oil and vinegar pairings and narrowing down our options. I ended up picking the Tuscan herb olive oil and classic aged balsamic. I made an epic chimichurri peach toast with the Tuscan herb olive oil yesterday. The olive oil complemented the chimichurri so well and elevated the flavor. I'm feeling very inspired to come up with some new recipes and I'll definitely be back to try some different oils and vinegars!

    Bella H.

    Absolutely love this store !!! I walked out with olives . Customer service A+ cute little store !!!

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    Ashley B.

    We LOVE coming here! If the oils and vinegars don't make you keep coming back, it's Scott and his family! We were greeted by Scott today and he was just so helpful! We came in wanting to grab a few different bottles slightly out of our comfort zone and Scott really helped us find those flavors! He not only showed us some amazing flavors but also ways to use them! Highly recommend the Neapolitan herb oil.. it's delicious! And the peach white vinegar is something else! If you have any questions about food pairings, ask whoever is helping you because I'm sure they'll be able to help!!

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    This local business has amazing oils and vinegars (of which you can all sample) and it has fantastic customer service!

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    Roman thanks so much for leaving a glowing review of our store!

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    Wonderful treats and a wonderful host. The balsamic and olive oil pairings were great!

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    9 years ago

    I love these products. Also, the attention and education provided are noteworthy.

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    Great selection and knowledgable staff! We cannot wait to give their olive oil and vinegar as Christmas gifts!

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    On a road trip with my son up to his university in Washington...first stop...Fat Olives! We…read morearrived about 10mins after they opened for lunch on a Tuesday and we were promptly seated and served. It was a good thing, as the place was packed 15min later! This is our 2nd time at Fat Olives. I love their wooden floors, wooden tables and chairs and the brick walls...simple yet stylish! We decided on two pizzas- the 12" Shrimp Fra Diavolo (pesto sauce, spicy shrimp, basil, and the wonderful Calabrian chiles and chili oil) and a 10" Pepperoni. The shrimp pizza was amazing and will have me stopping in here on future Flagstaff trips! The crust was perfectly cooked- a little char from the wood smoke oven and a little chewiness like a good crust should have. Despite the place getting crazy before we left, our waiter was very attentive and got us a box for our last 3 slices (all from the pep) and to-go drinks. Being hot and sunny, we placed the pizza box on our dash and had the last few slices hours later on the road. The only problem with Fat Olives is it being in Flagstaff and not in metro-Phoenix. Okay...2nd problem is I want to try every pizza they have. If the first problem gets fixed, the 2nd problem may go away! Final note- they do have several pizzas with nuts on them, so those with nut allergies should speak to their server to understand any risk.

    We ordered two pizzas, one for the shrimp fra diavolo and one for their famous Belgio dolce pizza…read more The shrimp one was pesto base, I liked the pesto flavor. The amount of was generous, it's spicy, but I think it's a little bit oily and too salty for me. The belgio dolce was sweet and salty, it's better than the shrimp one. Their fat olives salad was good, it was refreshing and I liked the chicken breast they grilled, very tender. The caprese was good too. Don't forget to order tiramisu as dessert, it's not too sweet. The Italian soda was definitely on the sweeter side, but interesting to drink. The vibe was also good, and the staff was friendly. Be sure to make a reservation so you don't wait too long.

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    4.2(283 reviews)
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    What an absolute treat to dine here. We arrived early for…read moreour reservation. The hostess offered to grab a glass of wine for us while we wait. Gosh I love this service! We were seated in the front room. Our server Alex was so nice. She was friendly without being over the top. Professional and knew that menu! We started with a bottle of wine. Each had a salad.. beet and fresh greens.. I had the sweet potato ravioli and my spouse had the lasagna. Unbelievable. Each entree was delicious!! No room for dessert.. but will plan that in the future.

    This is a lovely restaurant in downtown Flagstaff. The waitstaff are very friendly and attentive…read more We came for dinner on Labor Day. We started with the green apple/brie and fig balsamic on a baguette. This was a great idea but the execution needs improvement. The bread seemed a bit stale. It should have been toasted for crunch and texture as well as adding flavor and interest. The salmon on creamy orzo was perfectly cooked and my wife enjoyed it. I had the chicken parm. It was a generous serving over spaghetti. On the positive side the thinly pounded breast was nicely fried- not heavy at all. There was minimal sauce on the chicken and on the spaghetti leading it to be quite under- flavored, as a local guide and others have stated. Overall, I think the restaurant has great promise. As it stands, I give it 3.5 stars.

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