Visited Ojai Olive Oil as part of our day trip from LA and really enjoyed the experience. Compared…read moreto another olive oil tasting we did in Paso Robles, this one felt a bit more fast-casual and relaxed--which honestly wasn't a bad thing at all. It gives you the freedom to taste everything at your own pace. You order the tasting first, then they give you a tray with delicious sourdough bread from a local bakery. The staff explained that the balsamic vinegars are imported, while all of their olive oils are produced in-house, except for the truffle oil since the local soil isn't suitable for growing truffles. After that, you head over to the tasting section where you can grab samplers of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars before finding a seat outside under the olive trees. The space itself is beautiful and peaceful. There were around 10 olive oils and 10 balsamic vinegars to try. My favorites were the TH (Tuscan Herbs) olive oil and the traditional balsamic. The flavored balsamics were interesting and fun to taste, though I still personally preferred the classic options. Overall, such a fun and worthwhile stop if you're in the Ojai area. Paid $20 for two people. Also, bonus points because they happily give extra sourdough bread if you need more :)

I barely recognize this place. What the hell happened?…read more I hadn't been back in years, and maybe that long absence is what made the decline so obvious. I remember coming here for the experience as much as the olive oil and vinegars. The warm welcome, the hospitality, the tasting experience, the opportunity to wander around and talk to people, meet new people and sample things without feeling like you were inconveniencing anyone. We used to happily spend loads of money here because the experience made you want to. This time? Cold. Impersonal. No greeting when we walked in. Tastings reduced to oils and vinegars in tiny plastic cups for purchase. What is this nickel-and-dime hustle/operation you have going? And the portable toilets outside??? What hillbilly ruined this experience? I understand that COVID changed how businesses operated. I really do. But COVID is over, and apparently the customer service decided to stay stuck behind. What disappoints me most is that this place used to have a bit of magic you couldn't manufacture. We loved returning year after year. Now it feels transactional, and that's a shame because the products deserve WAY better than that. After this visit, you can have whatever THAT is. Keep the misery to yourself. The olive oil may still be good. The balsamic vinegars are top tier. (I make soda pop out of them). But the one of a kind experience and hospitality is GONE. Save your money.

I ordered the Tuscan Herb olive oil, after tasting it at the Pink Lady restaurant in Seattle…read more My second order arrived with a leak, which the company resent immediately! They have a fabulous selection, especially the Lemon variety, which I have recommended to people coming back from Europe, without their oils, due to TSA rules. Just order at the Olive Oil source, and try it!!

I could not be more pleased with my experience with The Olive Oil Source Wholesale Store. They…read morehave an excellent website replete with a wealth of information on the industry, especially for folks getting into the business. You can tell that the products and services they offer are well curated based on many years of experience. And when you call to ask questions or seek advice, they answer your call and are happy to help, all of which leaves you wishing this level of service was the norm rather than the exception in today's world.

Amazing! Such a darling place, with tasting room and gift shop. Very quaint, and the people were…read moreso nice!

Olive oils: Delicious Balsamic: Super tasty…read moreCustomer service: Poor This lady, who I don't recall her name, was inside apparently too busy to help whatever customers came in because she had a group of 7 that made reservations. She also said that her day would be pretty busy. Woah! Our group was only 4 people. We weren't buggin nor asking too many questions but for some reason we were meant to feel that we were less important than this other group of people coming in. I give it to you, this place has a great selection of amazing and super tasty flavors but the customer service wasn't very welcoming. She did end up asking us to tag along with the group for a tour that's pretty short. She had very little to no conversation with our group though. We did ask her about buying a 3 large bottles of the garlic olive oil but she didn't have it in stock nor would she have it until after she was done helping the group of 7 people. We didn't feel welcomed and we didn't feel like we mattered to her. Regardless we gave in and we bought the smaller bottles. I wouldn't go back. All customers should be treated fairly, whether a large group with reservations or not. I have a feeling she thought being that we were a small group we wouldn't make any purchases and she had a higher wage coming in from the larger group. Oh well. I wasn't very fond of the way we were made feel at this place. #55/2015

We went for olive oil tasting with family and it was informative and fun. The view was great! We…read morealso met a beautiful and friendly cat!

I've never really tried olive oil on its own before--usually it's just with bread for me. This…read moretasting completely changed that. Our guide did an excellent job explaining the history of the grove, what to look for in a high-quality olive oil, and how to taste it properly. The venue overlooks the beautiful rolling hills growing olives. Really eye-opening experience and I left with a whole new appreciation for olive oil. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

We happen to be in town for the wifey's birthday weekend. After doing some research, I knew this…read moreOlive + Lavender farm would be a great spot to check out. Glad we added it to the itinerary. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The olive oil tasting farm is located in a nice neighborhood area in downtown Los Olivos. There is parking accessible in the back parking lot and limited parking next to the olive oil tasting area and boutique shop. As soon as we parked and headed to the olive oil tasting area, we were greeted by a very friendly and hospitable staff member. I appreciated all the information she told us about the property and instructions about the olive oil tasting experience. Their complimentary olive oil tasting was unique and unlike any other olive oil tasting I had ever done before. There were 10 different olive oils to taste from. You are given a freshly made sourdough bread slice to go along with a tray with a menu sheet of all the olive oils. Some of the olive oils that stood out to me were the white truffle, garlic, and Italian honey. We were then encouraged to explore the rest of the property where there was a charcuterie cart, pottery vendor, and complimentary wine tasting on the other side of the premises. This enhanced our olive oil tasting experience even more. The rest of the property was beautiful as there were a lot of tables and chairs for guests to enjoy. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Olive + Lavender Farms. The staff were nice and accommodating. The vibe was relaxing and inviting. The boutique shop were selling a lot of wonderful and distinctive local products in the area. The olive oils price point are in the higher end. Next time we are in the area we would love to come back.

Such a gem of a place. Popped in to hopefully buy some lavender plants in pots. And while they…read moredon't sell lavender to plant (why not!?), they had a lovely selection of other things. We did a free olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, and both my friend and I bought a bottle of habanero olive oil, so yummy! They sell bundles of lavender, soaps, cute kitchen things, candles etc etc. A great stop to pick up some gifts and great way to support local businesses.

I love Olive Oil. The staff chooses four combinations of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar for $10…read more The pairings are perfection. You can make your own choosing or the staff can choose for you of her choice. OMG, they are so good. I will come here again and try more.

I received this olive oil and balsamic vinegar as a gift from my neighbor. All of it is delicious…read more I especially love the strawberry balsamic! I have made many homemade dressings with it. I'm looking forward to one day venturing here myself!

Okay, so imagine going to this place where they make olive oil, right? But it's not just any…read moreplace--it's a fun tasting party with olive oil involved. Extra special when you're married to an Italian. They give you these adorable tiny cups, like for dolls, and you get to try ALL of the olive oils and vinegars they have. Seriously, they want you to taste everything! We ended up bringing home this amazing olive oil and a dark chocolate balsamic vinegar that's so good, it's like a dessert in a bottle but I use it for my salads. We could have stayed there forever, just sipping and tasting all day! Make sure you visit this place when in town.

Service was welcoming and informative. I learned a few new things and was encouraged to try samples…read moreand really explore why olive oils like this are such a thing. I enjoyed reading the signs about olive oil being good for your heart, reducing depression, and many other health benefits. I loved everything I tried. I particularly enjoyed the balsamic and oil pairings, with the cinnamon pear and orange combo being a standout one for me. I also really enjoyed the blueberry balsamic. So many good ones! We did end up buying a few. Yummy.

My first time reviewing anything, but I feel it's important you know about this wine testing. This…read moreplace was great. My friends and I enjoyed the wine and the price,$25 for 5 testing. What I appreciate the most is they have sweet wines . You can choose all sweet or white and red wines. The owner is a nice guy. Great place.

We had an amazing experience at Twenty Mile Wine. Jeff, the owner, was an incredible host he was…read morewelcoming, hilarious, and full of interesting facts that made the tasting experience even better. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that energy carries throughout the entire winery. One thing we really appreciated was having the option between dry and sweet wine tastings. My wife prefers dry wines while I lean more toward sweet wines, so it was the perfect setup for both of us. Every wine we tried was excellent, but my personal favorite was the Olallieberry wine, the perfect balance of sweetness with just a little tartness. This wasn't just a wine tasting, it was an experience. Great atmosphere, great wine, and even better company. Definitely a 5-star stop and a place we'll be talking about for a long time.

Oil's Well That Ends Well…read more Locally owned and grown olive oil company that saw its humble beginnings over 25 years ago (1996) when the founder, Theodora Stephan, planted her first olive trees in nearby Santa Barbara--with her first harvest in '98! Fast forward to today, and they've grown from a roadside farm stand to having won multiple award for their EVOO, as well as having two boutique stores, this one and one in Solvang, to go along with a mass production facility in nearby Buellton. The Good: *Friendly, no pressure customer service *They have monthly olive oil and balsamic vinegar clubs *Over 40 food products to choose from, including their award-winning EVOOs, balsamic vinegars, mustards, spices, sauces, and more. *All EVOOs are organically grown *Lotions, bath salts, and other skin care products *EVOO tastings The Meh: *Store is a bit on the smallish side and cramped for an ogre, such as myself. The Ugly: *A lot of prices are not displayed/not marked on the products. I know, I know if you have to ask... But, anywho, that's one of my pet peeves about places like this. It's not difficult to just make things clear. TLDR: Cute little store in a charming town. If you love EVOO like I do, then definitely check them out.

We were directed here from our hotel in Solvang (the Landsby) that stated they offered…read morecomplimentary olive oil tastings to Landsby guests. The paper we were given by the Landsby said "no reservations required". As soon as we walked in, the sales associate was very rude and asked if we had a reservation. I simply stated that we did not because the paper said no reservations required. She said "yeah we need to change that. well, it's going to take me a while to get it ready". We said it was fine and patiently waited. The olive oils and vinegars themselves were tasty, but we will definitely not be coming back here due to not feeling welcome and not friendly service. We felt very awkward being there and were going to buy a bottle of vinegar but decided not to given how uncomfortable we felt. Don't waste your time.

We come here because they have Ojai Olive Oil for their dipping oil/vinegar combo. Each jar is…read more$24, which is pretty pricey, but this is the only place where I've found the combination of the oil/vinegar is pretty good. I like that they already have herbs in the bottle. Makes it easy as it's an all in one. The staff here have been very nice and accommodating with our requests to try the different items they have. They also have wine tasting for about $25 for 4-5 pours I believe. But we don't come here for the wine though.

Such a great experience! If you get tired of the wine tasting... go for olive oil tasting!…read moreEverything was incredible! The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly!