Love this shop! Chloe was so sweet and helpful when it came to the spices! 10/10 would recommend…read morecoming here if in Flag!

I enjoy stopping in to check out local olive oil shops and this one was great…read more With so many bottles everywhere I didn't know where to begin, but Tommy a store associate was super helpful. He gave me and my sister the run down of each section. He went over the different types of olive oils and made sure we knew to sample those we wanted to try. I sampled several different flavors, but I made a purchase of the Harissa olive oil since I was completely out of the one I had from a different company. At the time of my visit there was only one other person browsing around. Then after my sister and I arrived, a few more people came it. It was quiet with low music playing in the background. It was a really great first experience thanks to Tommy.

Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders is the reason I make the drive from Phoenix to Cottonwood and…read morehonestly, it's worth every mile. This shop is one of those rare places where you walk in and immediately feel like you've stepped into a little world of flavor, warmth, and genuine hospitality. The moment you enter, you're greeted with that bright, fragrant mix of fresh olive oils and balsamic vinegars that makes you want to taste everything. The store is beautifully organized, spotless, and full of small-batch, high‑quality oils and vinegars, if I remember correctly locally sourced. What really makes this place special is the experience. The staff is always incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to guide you through tastings. They explain the layout, offer thoughtful suggestions, and help you discover combinations you never would've thought to try. It's educational without ever feeling pretentious, just fun, flavorful, and welcoming. Every visit, I end up finding a new favorite. Whether it's a bright citrus‑infused olive oil, a rich aged balsamic, or something seasonal and surprising, the quality is consistently top‑tier. Cottonwood has a gem here, and I'll keep coming back as long as they keep doing what they do best: offering incredible products with even better service.

Guys, don't walk, don't run, teleport to @vvoliveoilaz in cottonwood AZ. She sources amazing olive…read moreoil and balsamic from all over the world to make delicious pairings and flavor profiles. The combination I purchased is within the top 10 best ingredients I've tasted. Ever. I'm so excited to cook with these! Ps: they also have delicious fudge

Free olive oil & basaltic vinegar tasting! They can ship it to your home, and the staff is very…read morehelpful. We learned so much at this store! I'd highly recommend stopping in if your waiting to eat at Haunted hamburger.

We stopped here on a day where it was threatening rain and we wanted to take a little break from…read morethe heat and humidity. We climbed several of the Jerome stairs to get to the upper town level where the shop is located. They have a wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with many unique flavors. We told Bob which ones we'd like to try and he gave us mini tastings of those. Then he put together some combinations for us to try. Everything was so good, it was hard to choose what we wanted to purchase. We ended up with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Neapolitan Herb Vinegar. The combination of those two will be so delicious as a marinade for meat, a salad dressing, or sprinkled over pasta or vegetables.

What a fun, cute, cozy place. Dawn the owner is a hoot. Susan was pretty fun as well. We enjoyed…read morethe ambience. Want to go back and try their quiche and some of their sandwiches everything is made in house. Great choices of balsamic vinegar and they also even offer a Cooking Class presentation. This place is dog friendly and they have a big outdoor patio. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Such a quaint wine bar. I can see making this a "regular" place to gather with my fellow winers!read more

This is not a restaurant but a store that sells olives, different kinds of olive oils and balsamic…read morevinegars that are aged 18 years. I bought the Tuscan herb olive oil and traditional balsamic vinegar. The taste is divine. Also, the lady was so helpful with introducing us to the pairing of olive oils and the balsamic vinegar. If it wasn't for her I probably wouldn't have bought anything. Great store overall. Definitely suggest this place!

Really amazing store! Wonderful assortment of olive oils and vinegars. They also carry olive based…read moreskin care items, pastas from Italy, sauces and condiments. We restocked our olive oil and vinegar bar, and picked up a couple cute gifts. Great customer service!

My pastrami sandwich was great and I was able to order a half, which made me happy since there was…read moreno way that I could have eaten a whole one. It was simple but tasty and served with a nice side of (I believe) house-made potato chips and a pickle. I'll definitely look to come back when I'm in town again. That Aleppo pepper pastrami is calling my name! If you like pastrami and you're in town, find a parking spot somewhere nearby and get in here.

I love Proper Meats and Provisions. Not only is it a meat market but it is a great sandwich shop…read more Fresh meats hand crafted sandwiches Local Plenty of seating inside Great service

Such a cute shop with a great variety of loose teas, jams, honey and chocolate. There's a bunch to…read morebrowse and I loved the iced tea sample-so refreshing. Also grabbed a Hammond dark chocolate to take home as a treat. Great friendly customer service!

I am out of state and my dad had purchased a jalapeño chocolate bar that he absolutely LOVED. I…read morewanted to get him some more for Christmas but the website did not have it available. I called the store and asked if they were seasonal and maybe thinking they were just out of stock but the INCREDIBLY kind young lady offered to look for them, not only did she find them, she offered to specially ship them to me! Incredible service, super kind and I had 0 expectation that this was even possible. She really went above and beyond and that kind of service is so rare! I really appreciate great service and I regret I did not grab her name but thank you!! It made for the most thoughtful Christmas gift and I am super excited to give it to my dad.

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.

The Barada plate that I got was so filling & what a large amount of meat as you can see! What a…read moregreat appetizer to share or I had it as a meal and still had leftovers!!! We also had the Caesar salad, some type of sandwich which I can't recall (darn it) and the fettuccine Alfredo for 3 of us! We had leftovers for dinner and lunch the next day! And we can't forget the tiramisu. It wasn't the best we've ever had, but it was definitely a plus. Definitely stop in- you will be absolutely glad you did!